Move Up ~ Issue 34

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Ten years ago, we were named Young Entrepreneur(s) of the Year at the Peace River Chamber of Commerce Davis Awards.

At the time, we were on Issue 27 of our first publication, theVAULTmagazine, and life was chaotic. We published every two weeks when we could afford to.

The advertising revenue didn’t come close to covering our prewage costs, and our lack of business experience was evident in every crack of our ramshackle publishing operation.

We weren’t successful successful, but we were doing something we loved, and we were learning lessons we couldn’t learn any other way. We racked up dues higher than we imagined possible and then we paid them, all. We learned when and how to pivot, and we were able to become more successful as a result.

A lot happens in 10 years.

Without our origin story, we wouldn’t be where we are today.

And, 10 years before we started our business, we were teenagers from Dixonville getting caught kissing in school.

The inspiration for this issue’s theme is The New Generation: Business Leaders under 30. The young people featured are just a handful of the up-and-comers. Hopefully, they’ll be building their businesses for years to come and learning lessons and re-crafting plans to suit their customers and themselves.

We hope you enjoy their stories.

Vanessa Burns vburns@revivecommunications.ca LAYOUT DESIGN

You’ll see the young entrepreneur theme scattered throughout the issue, and you’ll find stories about new beginnings, education and learning, blazing new trails and celebrating each others’ achievements.

Jenelle Van Slyke Tormaigh Van Slyke

Nearly 10 years since Move Up was conceived, we’re still pivoting because we’re bound and determined to continue to grow Move Up and NW Alberta.

Brielle Boles Photography, Melissa E. Earle, Ashlen Elliott, Life Through a Lens Photography, Liza Curtiss Photography, Rachelle Lawrence Photography, Tyrell Parenteau, That Girl Pearl Photography, Samantha Rose Photography and Randy Vanderveen

We have a new hire. Please help us welcome Vanessa Burns, our Advertising and Client Relations representative (she’s already been pretty amazing!).

In addition, Move Up will now be printed in Calgary by CentralWeb, and you’ll notice there are quite a few more pages now.

As a result, we’ll be hiring more writers and photographers to our team as well as an advertising and client relations person in the Mackenzie Region. If interested, please send your resume or portfolios to hello@moveupmag.com Another new addition is the puzzle page in the back. Check out the teaser for our upcoming 35th issue, which will be a food and drink extravaganza. Contact Tormaigh or Vanessa for advertising info.

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CONTRIBUTORS

Vanessa Burns, Ignite Youth Staff, Laura Massen, Northern Lakes College Staff, Kaitlin Noskey, Jenelle Van Slyke, Tormaigh Van Slyke and Dani Wearden Move Up is published by VAULTmedia. No content herein, including designed advertising, can be reproduced without written consent of the publisher.

21,000+ copies are printed and distributed throughout northwestern Alberta and beyond.

Have a great story idea?

Please send us your press release for consideration.

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Lastly, check out our social media pages for North Country Fair ticket giveaways in May. As always, we couldn't do it without you. Thank you. Happy reading!

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IN this ISSUE THE NEW GENERATION BUSINESS LEADERS UNDER 30

50 Crafting Success as a Young Entrepreneur

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Scrunchie Addiction | Dixonville, AB

51 Designing a Pattern for Success Gray Crochet | Manning, AB

53 Empowerment in the Beauty Industry Beauty Bar & Co. & Social Beauty House Peace River, AB

57 Creating a Successful Career in Graphic Design Conveys Design & Marketing | Peace River, AB

60 Digging Deep for Success

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Mighty Peace Drilling | Cleardale, AB

62 Growing the Family Business Stone Insurance Brokers | Manning, AB

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64 Establishing a Local Hot Spot Krooked House | Grimshaw, AB

66 Capturing Precious Memories Behind a Lens Brielle Boles Photography | High Level, AB

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Longtime librarian retires, Fairview erects welcome sign, Attracting physicians to High Level and Fort Vermilion & more

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68 Bringing Holistic Health to the North

New name, new brand, new vision

Renewed Health & Summit Massage Therapy | Fairview, AB

19 A LOOK AT IGNITE YOUTH FAIRVIEW A lifeline for youth in the Fairview area

21 GUITAR LESSONS THE MOVIE

How a community effort helped create a feature film

43 I'M BREAKING UP WITH ONTARIO

Why Laura is packing up and moving her family 'cross country

44 CAREERS: THE NEXT GENERATION Giving youth the tools for success

48 Inclusive Clothing

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THE CENTRE OF A NEW LITHIUM INDUSTRY NEOLITHICA IS MAKING A BOLD MOVE TO BRING A NEW CLEAN ENERGY INDUSTRY TO THE NORTH! Did you know Alberta’s extensive oil and gas aquifers host large amounts of lithium in their brines?

NeoLithica will help lead Alberta’s emerging lithium industry in applying new innovations in the direct lithium extraction, refining and production of battery-grade lithium to supply this critical electric metal.

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TECHNOLOGY

Mercer Peace River Recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers

Gov't of Canada Invests in High-Speed Internet for Rural and Remote Communities

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Peace River was recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 75 Employers for 2022 by the organizers of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers Project. ercer

The designation recognizes Albertan employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

Here are some of the reasons why Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. was selected: Mercer Peace River invests in the education of current and future generations with tuition subsidies for courses directly and indirectly related to an employee's role as well as academic scholarships for children of employees who are interested in post-secondary studies (to $2,000 per child per year).

Mercer Peace River encourages employees to plan for the long term with retirement planning assistance, contributions to a matching RSP or a defined benefit pension plan—and offers phasedin work options to help employees transition as they near retirement.

COMMUNITY

Raymond Knelsen Arena opens in La Crête On April 5, the community of La Crête gathered to celebrate the opening of the Raymond Knelsen Arena.

The arena, located next to the Northern Lights Recreation Centre, was built and funded by community businesses and is named in tribute to Raymond Knelsen, owner of Knelsen Sand & Gravel, who passed away last year.

The community christened the new facility with a BBQ, ribbon cutting, guest speakers and a ceremonial hockey game.

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February 9, 2022, 26 remote and rural communities were announced as recipients of Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) Rapid Response Stream funding. The following six communities are in the Move Up service area: n

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Zama City | $51,240 to ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership for 61 households

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Bushe River | $1,737,572 to Accelerate Communications for 162 households

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Meander River | $1,692,369 to Accelerate Communications for 115 households

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Bluesky and Whitelaw | $521,990 to Mighty Peace Wireless for 178 households

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Duncan’s First Nation | $1,311,220 to ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership for 55 households

The funds will go toward building foundational infrastructure to make fibre optic internet service available to these remote and rural communities.

The UBF Rapid Response Stream is used to improve household access to high-speed internet by funding shovel-ready projects. These are projects that can be completed quickly and that will have a big impact on rural and remote areas where internet service speeds have not yet reached 50/10 Mbps.

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Calgaryheadquartered lithium development company, is developing its flagship “Peace River Project” in NW Alberta where it owns extensive mineral permits that overlie lithium brine aquifers stretching between Peace River and Grande Prairie.

NeoLithica has entered a joint venture agreement with LiEP Resources—a wholly-owned subsidiary of Conductive Energy—a company that has developed direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies and processes to rapidly extract, concentrate

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and refine lithium from geothermal brines.

According to NeoLithica, the LiEP system can scale to process large volumes of lithium brine to produce commercial battery-grade lithium products at 99.5% purity.

NeoLithica will combine its mineral tenure with LiEP’s innovative technologies and process expertise to produce 20,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent annually for battery-grade lithium products.

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commission and operate a demonstration pilot scheduled to start this summer and wrap up by October.

Upon successful completion of the pilot, a jointly held company will proceed to a staged development of a batterygrade lithium carbonate production operation, anticipated to start in late 2024.

Some analysts forecast the world-wide demand for lithium will exceed 2,000,000 tonnes by 2030 to meet the demand.

After a 30-year career in library services, Grimshaw Municipal Library Manager Linda Chmilar is retiring.

“Linda has been a strong advocate for the library, introducing many creative programs and running numerous successful fundraisers.

She expanded the library space in the former location, and she navigated the challenges of bringing us to our new home. Our board and staff are grateful for all she has done for the library,” read a Facebook post from the Grimshaw Library.

An open house was held in Linda’s honour on April 29th at the library.

HEALTH CARE

High Level and Fort Vermilion to be Served by Program Attracting Family Physicians Level and Fort Vermilion are among 15 communities to be served by new Rural Education Supplement and Integrated Doctor Experience (RESIDE) program.

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The program will provide $2 million to 20 new family physicians in each of the next three years. The physicians will practice in 15 identified rural or remote communities of need— including High Level and Fort Vermilion—with further communities to be identified in subsequent years.

“RESIDE will be key in attracting new family physicians to bring Albertans in rural communities the health care

they deserve. By addressing rural physician recruitment and retention, this $6-million program is another part of our $90-million commitment this year to ensure Albertans have equitable access to physicians no matter where they live,” said Jason Copping, Minister of Health.

In exchange, successful physicians will provide three years of service in a designated rural community.

The first group of successful RESIDE participants will start practising in rural communities this fall.

The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) will administer the $6 million RESIDE program. RhPAP is an organization that, for the past 30 years, has supported the efforts of rural Albertans to maintain an accessible health workforce close to home.

Family physicians who choose to work in specific communities will be eligible for $60,000 for undergraduate tuition fee reimbursement as well as a remote community incentive ranging from $20,000 to $40,000, depending on the community’s remoteness.

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Town of Fairview Erecting Welcome Sign

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has begun on the “Welcome to Fairview” arch structure—a passion project of the previous town council, carried forth to the current sitting council.

This structure will welcome all visitors and residents to the Fairview town centre.

The arch will continue its construction throughout the summer with the addition of power to light up the town logo and colour-changing LED lights that will help promote colourthemed recognitions of support. The stonework and landscaping are set to be completed in the warmer months.

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Town of Fairview canvassed the public for a vote to name the body of water on the east side of Hwy. 732 (between the entrance to the Cummings Lake Recreation Centre and the Fairview Golf Course). The community obliged and the wetland will now be known as “Ruby’s Pond” to honour a late pillar of the community.

The survey results and social media comments were submitted to the Recreation Advisory Committee for final review, which resulted in the consensus to name the wetland Ruby’s Pond.

Ruby Goertzen, who passed away in 2021, owned Ruby’s Variety Shoppe in the Mall on Main in Fairview.

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he final transition of Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) to Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is now official.

On March 9, 2022, the vision and new look of NWP were unveiled at a ceremony held live at the Grande Prairie Campus and live-streamed in Fairview for students, faculty and special guests.

When asked what the difference is between the former GPRC and the present-day Northwestern Polytechnic, NWP President and CEO Justin Kohlman said a key factor is the increased opportunity for growth.

NWP President and CEO Justin Kohlman

NORTHWESTERN POLYTECHNIC SET ON BECOMING THE MOST ENTREPRENEURIAL POLYTECHNIC IN CANADA

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“As a polytechnic, we can align more closely to the needs of our community, region and province,” said Kohlman. “We can offer degrees and do a lot more in the applied research area, which allows us to do things we haven’t done before. It’s a whole new ball game—we have taken the best of the past, and we’re amping it up to do things we could have never imagined in the future.”

During the ceremony, Kohlman stated, “The institution is set on becoming the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada.”

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“What this means is we will help our students not just get their dream jobs, but create their dream jobs,” said Kohlman. “It’s about helping students gain the competence to turn risks into opportunities. There are some specific things we are doing to support

this, such as growing our enrolment numbers from across the world, so students have a better mixing with other students.”

Kohlman said NWP is also taking measures to offer more course options and is looking into alternatives to government funding to provide more programs.

A new program being offered at the NWP Fairview Campus starting September of this year is the Health Care Aide (HCA) certificate program.

“There’s a tremendous need in the health care sector, and we are committed to broadening health care career opportunities in the region,” said Vice President Academic and Research Dr. Vanessa Sheane.

“When I met with Alberta Health Services and local managers in and around Fairview, they expressed their significant workforce shortage,” said Sheane. “We offer the HCA program at our Grande Prairie campus, and we are finding that students get jobs upon graduation and having a cohort at our Fairview campus allows us to serve the region better.”

The HCA program is an eight-week program that includes multiple lab courses and three clinical placements.

“The HCA program provides students a total of eight weeks of being in the clinical setting with an instructor while engaged in hands-on and experiential learning opportunities,” says Sheane. “We are

working with the Fairview Hospital, long term care and the senior’s lodges in and around Fairview. In addition, both Fairview and Spirit River have expressed their support for having our students in the Fairview cohort be in clinical settings there.”

Another new program announced during the NWP unveiling ceremony is the first year of the Bachelor of Engineering program at the NWP Grande Prairie campus.

Thanks to the new polytechnic status, engineering students can now take their first year of the program closer to home before transferring to the University of Alberta for the rest of their engineering degree.

Industry leaders are quickly coming to the table to support the new vision of NWP. For example, ARC Resources Ltd is providing a million-dollar donation to improve the accessibility

of high-quality educational opportunities for students in the region.

“We are proud to partner with Northwestern Polytechnic and support the development of top talent for the future workforce in this thriving region,” said Terry Anderson, President and CEO of ARC Resources Ltd. Spartan Controls has also partnered with NWP by providing their Spartan Controls facility in Grande Prairie for the majority of NWP instrumentation apprentice training. As a

result, instrumentation students will now have access to the latest industry technology and tools, supporting hands-on learning and experiential learning.

“This is the beginning of an exciting new journey for Northwestern Polytechnic—a journey that means new opportunities are on the horizon that will benefit students, meet market demands and build the skills that the future needs,” said the Minister of Advanced Education, Demetrios Nicolaides at the NWP unveiling ceremony.

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GRACE BELLEROSE & BRYAN LIM MADE THE MOVE UP TO PEACE RIVER AFTER LIVING IN TERRACE, BC WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY FROM?

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION OF NW AB?

Grace: I grew up in St. Albert. My family has been in that region for many generations.

The people are kind and supportive, and the bright blue sky is beautiful.

Bryan: I was born and raised in Calgary. The two of us recently moved to Peace River from Terrace, a town in Northern British Columbia.

HOW LONG AGO DID YOU MOVE UP HERE? We just moved here in February.

WHAT IS YOUR STORY? HOW DID YOU END UP RELOCATING TO THE PEACE REGION? B: Grace and I met while we were both attending school at the University of Alberta. We are now happily engaged!

We met Dr. Winston Wing a few years ago at a charity event. After working in BC for a while, the opportunity to work with Dr. Wing presented itself. We re-connected and here we are!

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WHAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST ABOUT NW AB? The people here are so friendly, personable and welcoming. They just go that extra step to make others feel welcome.

For instance, the day we moved here the streets and parking lots were quite icy. We met all of our neighbours who came to meet us, which was really thoughtful. Then, we really announced ourselves (by accident), by having our U-Haul get stuck! We were so panicked and worried, but within mere minutes plenty of kind Samaritans showed up.

While we waited for the tow-truck to help us out of the parking lot, everyone gave us recommendations for restaurants and activities and made us feel really at home.

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That gesture of kindness went a long way. This was one of our first experiences in NW AB and it was overwhelmingly positive.

COMPARED TO WHERE YOU CAME FROM, HOW DOES NW AB DIFFER? G: Well, I have seen Northern Lights before, but Bryan hasn’t. So we’re looking forward to those!

B: I also really appreciate the quiet and lack of traffic.

IN WHAT WAYS HAVE YOU INTEGRATED YOURSELF INTO THE COMMUNITY? G: We have been seeking opportunities to volunteer and give back to this awesome community.

We have joined the Peace River Rotaract organization, and we look forward to helping achieve great things for this community.

B: We also are lucky to have some friends who are working at the Peace River Hospital, and we are able to play sports together and get to know others who share similar interests.

HAVE YOU HAD ANY INTERESTING WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS SINCE YOU’VE BEEN HERE? As soon as we moved here, we saw so many deer, and they even use the crosswalks. We saw coyotes walking on the frozen Peace River too.

WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL NIGHT OUT/DATE NIGHT IN NW AB? Planning and executing a home-cooked meal together. We love trying all sorts of new recipes.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN NW AB? Since we moved in winter, we have not had the opportunity yet to see the region in the summer.

We are looking forward to seeing some of the local lakes and sandy beaches, doing lots of hiking, fishing and camping!

In the winter both of us enjoy snowboarding and snowshoeing. We are getting into cross-country skiing too.

Experiencing Peace River The Peace Region's 55plus Games will be held June 16-19, 2022, with ample opportunities to get involved! You can get right in the action by volunteering as a group or individual, with positions spanning from scorekeepers to greeters! Looking to help out indirectly? Sponsorship is welcome! You can sponsor a sport, event, or event swag! For more information, email 55plusgames@peaceriver.ca, call 780-624-3204, or LIKE us on Facebook @PR55SummerGames

Reinvesting in Peace River In 2022 the Town is reinvesting in our community through a number of projects. The Shaftesbury Trail Utility Realignment will realign and upgrade water and sewer lines, and upgrade of Lift Station No. 4 to keep things flowing. The 94 Ave. Neighbourhood Infrastructure Renewal will begin in the summer of 2022. It will upgrade water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines, include selective sidewalk replacement, and will upgrade the street to Asphalt cement pavement.

Find out more info at peaceriver.ca/engineering-infrastructure/

Growing Peace River The Town has collaborated with the Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce to create a new Economic Development Committee (EDC).

The EDC will plan and undertake economic development initiatives, advise and support Council on matters relating to the local economy and business community, and act as a liaison between Council and the business community. Watch for more information as the Committee moves forward with its work!

For information on these and all other upcoming developments in Peace River, please visit peaceriver.ca

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orthern Lakes College Practical Nurse alumna Rolanda Goertz didn’t always know she wanted to go into nursing, but she did know she needed a change.

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I thought nursing would be a good option, as it’s such a vast field. There are just so many different options.

Rolanda Goertz Northern Lakes College Practical Nurse Program Alumna

“I was working as a bookkeeper and bored out of my ever-loving mind,” Rolanda laughed. “I thought nursing would be a good option, as it’s such a vast field.

You can go into the ER, you can go into home care or you can do public health. There are just so many different options.”

As a busy, single mother to two children, flexibility and versatility are important to Rolanda. In her nursing career, Rolanda enjoys being able to easily trade shifts, when needed, with her supportive teammates.

As a first-time post-secondary student, NLC won out over other schools when Rolanda was considering her options. She appreciated that NLC offered the flexibility to attend some of her classes online, and she often found herself attending her online classes with her youngest child sitting in her lap.

Rolanda now works in the acute care unit of the Westlock Healthcare Centre. She enjoys her job so much she chose to build upon her NLC education and register in a bridging program

through Athabasca University to complete a degree in nursing science, which will allow her to work as a registered nurse.

The transition from the school setting to the work environment can, at times, be overwhelming and uncertain, but Rolanda felt as prepared as possible when she first started on the hospital floor.

“I think there is always a learning curve with any new nursing unit, but even from the start, I felt my knowledge base was good,” said Rolanda. “To be honest, sometimes I meet students from other colleges, and it’s obvious Northern Lakes College gave me a really strong foundation.”

Having transitioned from a quiet office environment to a busy health care unit—where she thrives on the fast-paced, ever-changing scope of work— Rolanda encourages potential NLC students to go for what they want, no matter where they start.

“I think if you want to pursue something that you’re interested in, you should do it. Maybe go follow a nurse around for a day, if that’s an option, just to see what you think,” said Rolanda. “It’s a great career. If you don’t like one part of nursing, there are so many different places you can go!”

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KAITLIN NOSKEY| HUMAN RESOURCES SUPERINTENDENT | MERCER PEACE RIVER

DIVING INTO LEADERSHIP with mercer peace river

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uilding leaders for the future is an important component of any business model.

Recognizing this, Mercer Peace River (MPR) takes a proactive approach to leadership.

At MPR, we work to build influential and knowledgeable leaders who seek individual and industry success through mentorship, community involvement and innovation in the pursuit of excellence.

With over 60 members in our leadership team, we have become accustomed to empowering insightful leaders.

We can’t take all the credit for our outstanding team— our team members have truly paved the way for their own achievements. Their tenacity, drive and desire to lead and mentor a skilled team of professionals have made some of our leaders the best in the business.

Over the last few years, we have welcomed new members to our leadership team, each offering diverse perspectives for the future of MPR. Some have earned a leadership role relatively early in their career—an achievement in itself.

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For most of our leaders, being recognized as someone who can take charge and lead a team is a source of pride. They also pride themselves in their abilities to lead change and innovation, whether through process efficiency, design change or people management.

We spoke with many of our young leaders to get their perspectives on leadership and asked them what contributes to their success.

When asked, most of our leaders the abilities to ask questions, take initiative, absorb knowledge, and seek guidance when needed are all important to achieving success.

Continually challenging yourself by taking on new responsibilities and learning from your outcomes was also noted as important contributing factors to becoming leaders.

In an organization like MPR, finding seasoned mentors with over 30 years of experience is common, and many early leaders have trained through team-based learning and mentorship.

To succeed in a career, support and resources

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must be provided. MPR prides itself on offering an environment for people to learn and prosper. To help create this environment, MPR offers a mix of leadership-based training to ensure team members have the right tools for the job.

Leaders are given opportunities to engage in leadership courses to diversifying their skill sets. Specific internal training is also provided to foster a greater collective understanding of the leadership practices at MPR. An additional question raised to some of our leaders was, “what do you like most about leading a team?”

For most respondents, taking a step back and watching team members succeed is a major reward for the leadership position.

Developing your team to the point where they no longer require you is a rewarding experience!

Lastly, the group was asked, “what advice would you have for other young or new leaders?” They identified the importance of understanding every one, including leaders, have been new to the job at some point, so you shouldn’t

expect to know how to handle every situation right from the start.

Leadership is ongoing and evolving—a skill set that takes practice and patience just like anything else. To help build this skill set, our leaders recommend speaking with people you consider great leaders or role models. Their depth of experience can offer advice and knowledge you can apply to your leadership responsibilities.

A takeaway from our conversations was how much our organization values the team dynamic— appreciating we’re one team with a common goal and each teammember plays a significant part.

Leadership plays a role in guiding and assisting our team to achieve our goals, which are in place for the success of our organization.

As we move forward, we will continue to build on, and develop, our team with the common vision of creating a more sustainable world.

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A LOOK AT IGNITE YOUTH FAIRVIEW a lifeline for youth in the fairview area

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n 1993, a group of Fairview youth were looking for a fun place to go that was free from drugs and alcohol. They organized, found some supportive adults and formed the North Peace Youth Support Association (NPYSA) in 1995. Since then, Ignite (as it’s known now) has been a lifeline for youth in the area.

to make up for fewer local and regional grant sources.

After forming the association, finding a place to call home was the next big step.

Musical offerings like guitar and drumming provide important skills like practice and goal setting.

Once the Ministry of Infrastructure sponsored occupancy in the Fairview Provincial Building, it allowed for youth programming and activities on a much larger scale. It enabled the association to open six nights per week and offer outings like camping, movies and wall-climbing trips.

Ignite currently offers six programs each week.

All programming is free to attend as the NPYSA Board realizes even nominal fees can exclude kids who come from homes experiencing financial difficulties.

Concerted efforts from staff and organizers ensure enough funds are raised to cover the costs. Donations from private individuals and the federal and provincial governments are utilized in an attempt

Ignite programming focuses on creating connection and community—both shown to be important protective factors in youth development. Our facilitators bring lifetimes of skills and knowledge to share with the youth.

Self-expression and confidence-building are key aspects of our visual art program.

Social-based programs give youth an opportunity to develop communication and conflict resolution skills, which facilitate healthy relationship building.

Even the more entertainment-focused virtual reality program teaches kids to take turns, be respectful and learn shared responsibility.

Essential to all the programs are the bridges built between youth and adult facilitators. One former participant recently sent the following message: “...I’m not sure if you remember me but thank u so much for having a big part in my life. Before I moved away, ignite was my

only happy place and that’s because of u, Thank u so much.”

According to Executive Director Pam MacKay, Ignite is an important place for youth to build healthy relationships with themselves and with others.

“A lot of these kids don’t trust anyone, and sadly, many have good reasons not to. If we can be a place to be yourself without judgment—a place of safety and sharing that encourages youth to try new things and build healthy relationships— then we’ve been successful,” said MacKay. For Board President Kamie Currie, Ignite is about inclusion and acceptance.

“Inclusion and acceptance are foundational to Ignite operations. We focus on celebrating diversity on the board and in the membership. Our goal is to provide opportunities for youth so they can be successful in the future. We will help them dream big,” said Currie.

On the heels of a 16-month closure due to the pandemic, Ignite just completed a strategic planning session. With an enthusiastic and engaged board and youth coming up with new ideas for growth, the future looks bright for the organization.

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ometimes, when the dominos fall just so, a picture emerges. That’s what happened last year when the community lined up to make movie magic in the High Level area. The emerging “picture” has become a reflection of the community and what it’s made of.

in-kind donations) in less than a year’s time.

This is the story of how a community grew an idea into a full-length feature film with a cost of about $500,000 (including

“I’ve been going back and forth from LA to Calgary for years now. COVID ruined my commute. I had to pick one side of the border because quarantining

For writer, filmmaker, actor and musician Aaron James (Sorensen) of Dixonville, COVID meant he had to say goodbye to his life close to Hollywood for a while if he wanted to be close to his family during “unprecedented times.”

was getting ridiculous. My kids are here, so I picked here, but I had to find things to do,” said Sorensen.

Forever adventurous and connected by friends from all over, Sorensen was encouraged to take a job substitute teaching in Wabasca, a remote hamlet community 120 km northwest of Slave Lake.

“I had this rotten kid in my class who I liked, and he kept bugging me to give him guitar lessons,” said Sorensen. “His name is

Leland, and he was about 15. I ended up writing a short story called Guitar Lessons, but I immediately started thinking about how I could turn it into a movie like I always do.”

Serendipitously, Sorensen was in contact by phone with Leslie Snyder, a connection he made many years prior. Snyder and her husband previously owned The Aurora (movie) Theatre in Manning, but they have since opened Tim Hortons in High Level.

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HOW IT GOT STARTED “Aaron [Sorensen] and I were catching up when we started talking about his latest script,” said Snyder.

“Leslie asked me if Guitar Lessons could be a movie, and I laughed and said the idea definitely crossed my mind, but it was still just a short story,” said Sorensen.

“Aaron hadn’t found a location yet, and I think he was considering Wabasca.

I said, ‘Hey, why don’t you come to High Level and have a look. I think you’d like it,’” said Snyder.

“Leslie suggested, ‘You should meet our mayor,’” said Sorensen. “Leslie arranged the meeting, and I talked with Mayor Crystal McAteer at length. Then, Leslie and Crystal began rallying for community support, and I wrote Guitar Lessons into a movie script.”

“My friend Leslie Snyder phoned me with her idea to have a movie filmed in our area,” said Town of High Level Mayor Crystal McAteer. “I sat down with Aaron and then took the idea to Councillor [Jan] Welke who I knew would be great as a Town representative because he 22

and his wife Cheryll are knowledgeable about the film industry.”

Bushe River, Paddle Prairie, Little Red River, John D’Or Prairie, Fox Lake and Zama.

In High Level and area, several discussions spawned regarding the potential opportunities a film could have for the region.

“They were just so good to us and helped so much. If we needed a backhoe, it was there the next day. If we needed a horse or a dog or a chuckwagon—whatever it was—they just came in and were full partners in every way,” said Sorensen.

“Councillor Welke and I took the idea to the Town Council, and I spoke with our Partners in Tourism [hotel owners], and everyone agreed it would be great for our entire region.

It would be the best tourism advertising we could have,” said Mayor McAteer.

RAISING FUNDS The Town of High Level became the film’s single largest contributor—both in cash and in-kind. The First Nations communities of Little Red River Cree, Dene Tha’ and Beaver, as well as the Métis community of Paddle Prairie, all contributed and invited the cast and crew to film on their lands.

In High Level, the Town offices, Tim Hortons, Boston Pizza, the Flamingo Hotel and a couple oilfield service companies were all utilized as sets. Other shooting locations included

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Snyder and others played major roles in promoting and gathering investment for Guitar Lessons.

“My good friend and former student OJ Blanchette and I talked with many people who came onboard.

Investments came in the form of cash as well as in-kind contributions for things like food, accommodations, air transport, rental vehicles, props, swag, sweatshirts, t-shirts and more,” said Snyder. “A bunch of us worked 16-18 hour days from mid-August until the shoot was over in early October.”

In addition to an Alberta film grant, Guitar Lessons received substantial contributions from over 20 individuals, businesses and organizations.

“We raised the money, arranged the cast and crew, and shot a movie,” said Sorensen. “A lot of the money was raised locally from small businesses that are now shareholders in the company that owns the copyright. It’s very much community filmmaking.”

ROLLING WITH A CAST & CREW With a cast and crew complement of about 40, the entire film was shot during 18 days starting on September 19, 2021.

Among others, Guitar Lessons stars Juno Awardwinning country music artist Corb Lund (of the Hurtin’ Albertans), Conway Kootenay—a dancer, actor and comedian who was a stuntman in the Oscar-winning-film The Revenant—and the Fox Lake-born actress, musician and producer Kat Winter.

“Having Corb Lund up was like bringing a rockstar to town,” said Sorensen. “Corb and pretty well everyone on the cast and crew who wasn’t from there were saying they hope this becomes a series, so they could come back for a couple months

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every year. We loved it.

The land is beautiful. The people are kind, helpful and supportive. I would do it every year if I could find a way.”

Two of the feature roles went to High Level locals.

William Auger was cast as Bruiser, and 15-year-old Kaden Noskiye took on the role of Leland.

Sorensen explains about half the crew were locals and the other half we brought up from the city.

“A lot of them were interns and a lot of them worked for nothing. We gave them a little bursary at the end because we appreciated

them so much,” said Sorensen. “I’ve never had something come together like that, with the exception of maybe my first movie, Hank Williams First Nation.”

Hank Williams First Nation was released in 2004, which, among others, starred Gordon Tootoosis from North of 60. Funded similarly to Guitar Lessons, Sorensen’s first film was shot close to Peace River. In 2006, the film was adapted into a television series produced by Sorensen that starred Grimshaw-local Sheldon Elter. Sorensen’s other feature films are Get Naked and Campus Radio.

“So many good times were packed into those 18 days of shooting, and the time leading up to it. Then, we were in Calgary editing like mad from October until late March when we locked the picture,” said Sorensen.

Guitar Lessons is off the editing room floor. As for its release, Sorensen knows timing is everything.

“We have a distributor in place called levelFilm.

They’ve seen it. They’re enthusiastic about it, and they’re in a good position to secure a CBC broadcast for us,” said Sorensen. “That would come later though.

Right now, we’re waiting to see about festivals.”

To coincide with most indie film festivals—like the Venice or the Toronto international film festivals— Sorensen is holding the release of Guitar Lessons until this fall.

“I’m expecting at least a small theatrical release, some festival play and then we can make it available on a streaming service,” said Sorensen. “In under 12 months, it’s gone from just original, casual conception to a finished picture, which I don’t think I’ve ever done.”

Sorensen, Snyder and McAteer would like to thank everyone in the community who came together to make the movie possible.

With the economic and social potential for the region squarely in frame, many community stakeholders and representatives are already thinking about the next coming attraction to be filmed locally.

The promise of future film projects is music to their ears because Guitar Lessons has taught them the special ripple effects of movie magic are real.

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ecently, there’s been a concerted effort to make Northwestern Alberta more attractive for film projects—big and small. As a result, the Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) is introducing “A Supporting Role,” a strategy that positions REDI as a one-stop shop for filmmakers interested in obtaining information and resources.

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what many filmmakers are looking for. They just don’t know what’s here yet. We’re working on that.”

REDI’s A Supporting Role campaign invites filmmakers to, “meet the backdrop of your next film project.” The initiative hopes to attract featurelength films, commercial videography for general publication and advertising, television commercials, documentaries, educational films, made-for-television movies and television programs.

With stunning locales and abundant natural beauty, the REDI Region is an

unspoiled canvas with many locations that could be the perfect “small town” setting for upcoming television and motion picture productions.

landscapes waiting to be captured by filmmakers.

Fort Vermilion, for example, offers stunning natural vistas complemented by historic buildings that date back to 1788.

“We have jaw-dropping sunrises and sunsets, valleys, meadows, farmland, lakes and the list goes on,” said Wardley. “Our climate gives filmmakers four distinct seasons to work with that look vastly different.”

“In many cases, filmmakers can take over the town to shoot a scene,” said Wardley.

“It’s on my bucket list to help someone shoot either a lost-in-the-wilderness film or an apocalypse movie here.”

Wardley also points out that at the peak of summer, daylight scenes can be shot for 20 hours straight, and at the peak of winter nighttime scenes can be shot at 4pm, so there doesn’t have to be a night crew.

The REDI Region is a wealth of incredibly diverse

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natural attributes, filmmakers can also benefit from government tax credits and assistance from the High Level Film Industry Task Force, which was inspired by a film production shot in the area that wrapped in October of last year.

ALBERTA FILM AND TAX CREDIT Provincially, there’s been significant growth in the film industry since 2020, when the Alberta Government launched the Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit. It’s a refundable tax credit certificate applicable to eligible Alberta production and labour costs to corporations that produce films, TV series and other eligible screen-based productions in the province.

As of August 2021, Alberta had attracted 50 productions representing nearly $1 billion in production costs and approximately 9,000 direct and in-direct new jobs. The

Alberta Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer had this to say: “Alberta is the new Hollywood. With our stunning landscapes, our immense talent and our world-class studios, our province is being showcased on the big screen in a way that it never has before, with thousands of jobs being created in everything from carpentry to catering.”

The budget for the 20212022 Film and Television Tax Credit is $50 million, and eligible projects can apply for a 22% or a 30% tax credit certificate.

UPCOMING FEATURE FILM Last September, filmmaker Aaron James (Sorensen), originally from Dixonville, shot the upcoming film Guitar Lessons at a number of locations within the REDI Region.

Local business owners, governments and members of the general public came together to make it

possible. The film’s release is scheduled for this fall.

“We had no red tape. We filmed in High Level, surrounding First Nations communities, Paddle Prairie and Zama, and they all made everything easy and welcoming for us,” said Sorensen. “When you shoot in the city, red tape is something you normally encounter, but it just wasn’t part of our equation. They invited us up and helped us in every way they could.”

After the production wrapped, the Town of High Level developed a task force.

TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL’S FILM INDUSTRY TASK FORCE The Town of High Level recently developed the Film Industry Task Force to review the regulatory requirements, so members of the film industry can easily operate in the municipality.

“The task force was born of necessity. When Guitar Lessons was filming in High Level, we flew by the seat of our pants because we didn’t have policies, regulations or administrative guidelines in place. When a street needed to be shut down

or a business—or a Town facility—was needed, we had to make it up as we went,” said Town of High Level Mayor and REDI Board Member Crystal McAteer.

Comprised of local stakeholders, the task force aims to give the municipal government practical recommendations for attracting and supporting the film industry while remaining sensitive to the needs of the community.

According to McAteer, the importance of attracting the film industry is obvious.

“It has a highly positive impact on the local economy. Despite having some of the most naturally beautiful and diverse landscapes, we haven’t provided competitive incentives to attract film production. I believe the film industry is a great leveraging tool to attract tourists to our region too,” said McAteer.

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CELEBRATING

50 Years OF EXCEPTIONAL BUSINESS Norpine’s Management Team in La Crete (L to R): Larry Buhler, Joe Elias, Bill Elias, Betty Eccles, Eva Elias, Jake Elias, Jake Wiebe & George Wiebe // Life Through A Lens Photography

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orn in Rosthern, Sask., Jake Elias, 75, moved to the La Crête area in October of 1963 with his parents and siblings. In 1968, he married his wife, Eva, and together they had two girls, Sharon and Gwen, and a boy, Scott.

With experience and a keen passion for automotive parts, Elias realized the service stations and garages in La Crête needed a new business to order parts from. Luckily, he wasn’t the only one to notice this, and before long a business idea started to take shape.

24’x30’ building on it, and Norpine Auto Supply Ltd. was incorporated on February 22, 1972.

“In March of 1970 we moved our family to High Level. In May and June of 1971, I went to NAIT in Edmonton to take the Partsman course,” said Elias.

“Then in August of 1971, Moro Machine closed their branch in High Level, so we ended up moving back to La Crête.”

“Because of my experience in parts, I was approached by three business-minded people, Ben K. Peters, Bill Fehr and George P. Wiebe, who asked if I would like to join them and start a new business,” said Elias.

By 1979, Elias’ business partners decided to move onto other ventures, so Jake and Eva bought out the last partner and decided to carry on with Norpine Auto Supply on their own.

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Together, the four men purchased a lot with a

“Our first sale was either the same day or very close to it, so things felt promising right from the start,” said Elias.

Shortly after, they took out a loan from the Federal Business Development

Bank, which allowed them to buy a Data General Eclipse S-20 minicomputer with four terminals and a dot matrix printer— something that wasn’t common for a business of this size.

“It had 64KB of memory, a huge 10MB of storage and it weighed around 250 pounds,” said Elias.

“The computer system with inventory control and account receivable program was worth around $32,000.

We were the second or third business to install a computer like that in Alberta.”

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By 1984 Elias joined a buying group, which allowed him to buy at better prices, but only in large quantities. This made it difficult to have enough sales without having too much inventory. So, the decision was made to open a Norpine Auto Supply branch in High Level with Frank Penner as manager.

At first, Elias rented a building for the High Level location; but after two years, he purchased the Caribou Motors Building. Then, in 1996, they built a new auto and industrial supply store, which they are still operating today.

In 1992, Danny Wiebe started at the High Level location as the counterman parts person, a role he fulfilled for 25 years. Since then, Wiebe has moved into management, and he oversees the ordering and inventory for the High Level location.

Crête team and started out working with inventory— organizing, counting, displaying. He soon started working the counter and carved out a prominent role in sales. His interest in inventory control brought him into the position of purchasing.

“There are two main reasons for Norpine’s success.

The first is the support of our customers and our community, and the second is the loyalty and dedication of our employees,” said Wiebe.

In 1996, Joe was given the opportunity to buy into the business and became general manager, which lasted 25 years. In February of 2021, he sold most of his shares in Norpine and semi retired.

Joe looks back fondly at his career and what they were able to accomplish.

In 1984, Joe Elias joined the Norpine Auto Supply La

“It boils down to the people.

Over the years we had excellent employees who got along well and worked great as a team,” said Joe. “Working at Norpine gave me opportunities to attend conventions and meet many suppliers within the business community and learn from them.”

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addition to my family, my staff made Norpine Auto Supply what it is today.”

Expansion happened naturally. As it did, Elias ensured they had the space they needed.

“We started out with a 24’x30’ building in 1972, and in 1974 we upgraded to a 40’x70’ building. By 1984, after joining the buying group, we added on again, but it was never big enough,” said Elias.

In 2001, Elias built a 150’x150’ building, and still they needed more space.

So, in 2014, he added another 150’x156’ building, which sold to the current shareholders.

The original building Norpine started in is now at the Heritage Museum in La Crête.

With 50 years and counting, Norpine would like to thank everyone who has supported them.

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coordinator for 10 years afterwards. Most recently, he took over the general manager position from Joe in March of 2021.

“It’s a family atmosphere here. You feel at home as soon as you walk in,” said Jake Wiebe. “Working with Norpine has given me a better understanding of the importance of community and working together to make things happen.”

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Long-time employees has been invaluable for Norpine. In 1996, a new era was ushered in as shareholders were added— there have been 16 to date.

Bill, Betty (siblings to Jake Elias) and Frank have served 40 plus years. Joe (brother to Elias), Larry Buhler, Jake Wiebe and Danny have served 30 plus years.

From the beginning, Elias made developing a familial

atmosphere a priority. Over the years it’s been reinforced how crucial that was to their success and their ability to grow and survive difficult times.

“Success came with family support. I couldn’t do it on my own. My wife, Eva, worked at Norpine whenever she could, and when the children were old enough, they helped as well,” said Elias. “In

“We’ve been blessed with excellent staff,” said General Manager Jake Wiebe. “On behalf of the Norpine Team, we thank our loyal customer bases at both locations. You have supported us through thick and thin, and we wouldn’t have reached this anniversary without you.”

Norpine will be hosting a 50th Anniversary gathering on June 16th at Norpine in La Crête and June 17th at Norpine in High Level.

There will be a car show and BBQ supper for customers and staff.

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ith over 20 years of dentistry under her belt, Dr. Zoe Nath of West Hill Dental is always looking for ways to improve the client’s experience.

By routinely implementing state-of-the-art technology and providing top-tier results, Dr. Zoe and her team deliver services that help change lives.

“I want to provide the best dental care possible.

I continuously strive to implement procedures

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that are more manageable for clients during their treatment,” said Dr. Zoe.

WHAT IS INVISALIGN? Invisalign is a clear (transparent) alternative to metal braces that treats crowding and misalignments, and it can help create healthier bites and smiles. Invisalign has given Dr. Zoe’s patients more confident smiles and is one of her favourite treatments to provide.

Dr. Zoe began taking courses on advanced dental technology over 20 years ago, and even then Invisalign stood out as transformative. Over time, the technology has advanced, and Dr. Zoe is impressed with the longterm results they provide.

“Invisalign really caught my eye because they allow for better dental hygiene than traditional braces, and they’re way more manageable for patients, especially teenagers,” said Dr. Zoe. “I’m more excited

about them in the last 10 years because the technology and plastic have changed.

They’ve really evolved, and the aligners can do so much more for patients now.”

FLOSS & BRUSH AS USUAL Dr. Zoe says the benefits of Invisalign over traditional braces are significant.

“Using Invisalign to better your smile allows for easier care and management while living life normally,” said Dr. Zoe. “Clients don’t

have to deal with wires and brackets. Invisalign are easier to keep clean, use and maintain.”

Many clients, especially teenagers, find they are still able to participate in their usual activities and sports.

“Contact sports are not recommended with braces due to the high risk of injuries to the mouth,” said Dr. Zoe. “Invisalign can be popped in and out, so they allow for more freedom.”

HOW DOES IT WORK? Starting an Invisalign treatment is a simple process. It begins with a 30-minute appointment where digital photos are taken of the client’s profile, face, teeth and smile. Dr. Zoe then does a 3D digital impression of the client’s teeth and bite, which gets uploaded onto the Align software.

“The process is detailed, strategic and methodical.

It allows me to give better service and care to my clients,” said Dr. Zoe. During the consultation, Dr. Zoe assesses the needs of the client and notes special areas of concern—including chipped teeth, difficult to clean areas, difficulty with chewing and any concerns a client has about their smile.

The data is uploaded to the Align software, and the Align Technology team of orthodontists create a custom treatment plan to create a healthier, more functional smile for the client.

Since Dr. Zoe is not an orthodontist, she relies on the wealth of knowledge and experience the Align Technology team provides.

With a treatment plan in place, the Invisalign aligners—made of patented SmartTrack material—are shipped directly to Dr. Zoe’s office.

Dr. Zoe carefully applies a camouflaged tooth bonding material to the patient’s teeth to help the aligner grip as it guides the moving teeth to the desired positions.

Then, she lightly sands inbetween teeth to allow them to move more easily during treatment.

Clients go home with the first 2-3 months of aligners and begin their Invisalign journey.

“For people who require a lot of tooth movement, each set of aligners lasts two weeks. We always treat top and bottom teeth together to get a functional bite,” said Dr. Zoe. “The length of use depends on each person.”

Invisalign as preventative dentistry is one of Dr. Zoe’s

favourite tools, for people of all ages.

“Using Invisalign early on can set a child up for their adult teeth to come in more naturally, especially if they have crowded baby teeth,” said Dr. Zoe. “Invisalign also gives me the option to add teeth into the aligner if children are missing a tooth, so they can experience a big, beautiful smile.”

LIFE CHANGING RESULTS “Invisalign gives my clients more visible confidence and that always makes my day. It’s so wonderful to see somebody smiling who wasn’t before, especially when they’ve achieved the smile of their dreams without the use of a drill,” said Dr. Zoe. To find out if Invisalign is right for you, Dr. Zoe recommends taking the virtual Smile Assessment on the Invisalign website

(invisalign.ca). Next, call her office and book your Invisalign consultation to go over possible treatment plans that will help you achieve your desired results.

“I create a personal relationship with all my clients, and they can reach out to me for anything,” said Dr. Zoe. “They can call or text me, send me pictures or brainstorm ideas because we consider all clients family at West Hill Dental.”

Clients can reach Dr. Zoe on social media if they have any dental questions. If there is a dental emergency, they can use the after hours phoneline, 780-624-2004.

Dr. Zoe and her team are open to using new technology. They would love to find out what you would like to see at the clinic.

Reach out on Facebook at “West Hill Dental Peace River” and on Instagram at @westhilldentalpr.

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High Tech Dentistry in Small Town Peace River

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r. Winston Wing is the proud owner and principal dentist of Wing Dental Center in Peace River. Starting his practice in 1990, he works hard each day to provide a great experience for his clients. To achieve this, Dr. Wing has invested in both an impressive team and staying on the cutting edge of technology.

Dr. Wing’s team consists of two dental associates, a visiting dental surgeon who performs in-house IV sedation and wisdom teeth extractions,12 dental assistants and front end team including three dental hygienists and an in-house denturist. Together, they use the latest technology to care for their patients.

“Over 15 years ago, I saw the direction dentistry was going, and I purchased our first dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) x-ray unit,” said Dr. Wing.

The CBCT is a special type of x-ray equipment used when regular dental or facial x-rays are insufficient. This technology produces 3D images of a client’s teeth, soft tissues, nerve pathways and bone in a single scan.

“I’m a big believer in the power of technology. We use it to improve patient diagnosis and treatment planning,” said Dr. Wing.

“The technology also helps me explain concepts and details to my patients much more easily.”

Dr. Wing utilizes an array of machines and software such as hard tissue and soft tissue lasers, intraoral digital x-rays, intraoral digital cameras, a K7 Kineseograph Computerized Mandibular Scanning system (CMS).

His electromyography (EMG) device measures and monitors jaw positioning and muscle activity.

“Over the last few years, we’ve added an iTero digital intraoral scanner used for digital impressions and Invisalign treatments,” said Dr. Wing. “As a high-tech dentist, my iTero digital scanner has been quite revolutionary!”

The iTero takes digital images of a patient’s teeth and displays them on a computer screen in realtime.

L to R: Dr. Winston Wing, High-Tech Digital/CEREC/CADCAM Manager Shelby Hankins, Dr. Grace Bellrose and Dr. Bryan Lim

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Wing Dental Peace River, AB “Besides being able to perform orthodontic procedures using Invisalign, it allows me to communicate with my patients in a whole new, incredible way,” said Dr. Wing.

Wing Dental’s latest piece of technology is their Dentsply Sirona Axeos 2D/3D CBCT X-ray.

“We are very fortunate to be the first dental office in western Canada to receive one,” said Dr. Wing.

Dr. Wing is also proud to offer treatments in dental sleep medicine and obstructive sleep apnea, and he’s able to pair these with modern technology to offer patients a comfortable start to their treatments.

the screen, they’ll often say, ‘Wow, that’s my mouth, teeth and jaws? That’s amazing!’ All the patient has to do is sit there and look good. we take care of the rest,” said Dr. Wing.

“I screen patients using a small finger ring device, called a VivoScore, which is a comprehensive, home sleep apnea test they’re able to take home and sleep with in their own bed,” said Dr. Wing.

As time goes on, Dr. Wing pledges to offer more innovative procedures and expand his knowledge even further.

The VivoScore consists of a single-sensor ring recorder that works with an app and proprietary cloud-based algorithms to evaluate sleep quality and clinically diagnose sleep apnea, a condition Dr. Wing can often help with.

“This year we’re really hoping to focus on dental hygiene care,” said Dr. Wing. “The latest technology will involve dental cleanings that target the removal of the dental biofilm responsible for cavities, gum disease and peri-implantitis.

This Guided Biofilm Therapy uses AIRFLOW®, PERIOFLOW® and PIEZON® technologies.”

Dr. Wing is happy he’s able to provide great care for his patients.

“We used to have to take impressions of teeth by using an ‘ooey gooey’ material,” said Dr. Wing.

“Now we just use our iTero or our CEREC Primescan digital scanners. There’s no more mess and less trouble for patients who may gag. They’re way more comfortable now.”

Dr. Wing believes the use of technology has created more comfortable experiences, better communication and understandings between staff and patients, quicker turn around times and overall, a higher quality of work.

“In the ever-advancing and changing field of dentistry, there are always newer ways to deliver dentistry using higher combination technologies,” said Dr. Wing.

Dr. Wing and his in-office digital technical specialist/ CEREC manager, Shelby Hankins, have worked extensively with these digital dentistry technologies,

TOP: Dr. Wing and Shelby Hankins with the DS CEREC Primescan,

DS Axeos 3D CBCT & iTero Digital Scanner.

BOTTOM: Dr. Wing with the DS CEREC MCXL milling machine.

especially with the 3D CEREC Primescan (CAD/ CAM) in-house crown making capabilities. With this technology, Wing Dental is able to digitally scan a patient’s tooth, design it with computer software, then mill the patient’s crown in the lab in a very short time. Often, the patient’s final crown can be delivered the very next day.

“The majority of new dental technology usually comes with a very steep learning curve. A lot of time, dedication and education goes into learning how to integrate different technology into our dental office,” said Dr. Wing.

For Dr. Wing, the time and effort are worth it. It’s completely changed the way dental procedures are executed.

“It is so much easier to take records now. The patients’ own digital dental image will show up on the computer screen immediately, and I am able to discuss and explain to them their actual dental situation,” said Dr. Wing.

Dr. Wing says many patients are shocked by the ease of their dental appointments and get audibly excited during their visits.

Dr. Wing’s goals are to stay ahead of the curve and continue effectively training and educating his staff. He believes locals should have access to services typically found in big cities.

“At the end of the day, it’s about giving my patients the best experience and treatment possible. Digital technologies are available everywhere in the world, and high-tech digital dentistry can be performed anywhere, so why not offer it here in small town Peace River?” said Dr. Wing.

Check out their website at www.wingdental.com or call his office with any questions and book a consultation today!

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émi Tardif, 43, is the owner of Chapel of Memories, a funeral home and crematorium in Peace River. Like many providers of funeral services in rural areas, Tardif wears many hats within his company and day-to-day operations.

“I’m not only a funeral director, I’m the embalmer, managing director of the northern operations, support to the medical examiner’s office, prearrangement advisor, monument consultant, transport driver, cosmetician and family conflict mediator, amongst other amongst other roles,” said Tardif.

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of funeral services for the entire Peace Region.

In addition to cremations, embalming, caskets, urns, cemetery graveside setups, memorial stationery and cremation jewelry, Chapel of Memories offers monuments and headstones by Peace Country Memorials in Rycroft, slideshow tributes, and celebration of life consultations for individuals who have been cremated elsewhere.

“For me, it’s about stepping up to the role and taking care of everything for everyone,” said Tardif.

“Chapel of Memories does exactly that. It’s a one-stop shop that even offers lawyer estate referrals, floral shops and concierge services too.”

Local to the area, Tardif grew up north of Donnelly Corner. He moved to Calgary a few times for school and work. Today, he’s a SAIT, Mount Royal and UofC grad who proudly resides in Peace River with his partner and their oneyear-old.

Chapel of Memories has a deep-rooted funeral legacy in Northern Alberta with the heritage of Vern Weber in Peace River, Moran’s and Robbie Oliver in Fairview and Dean Haubrich and Adolph Huculak in High Prairie.

His team consists of over a dozen employees in full, part-time, occasional and emergency on-call positions.

Like Tardif, many of his staff were raised in the Peace Region.

With diversity in age, interests and cultural backgrounds, Tardif is proud of the group of individuals who have become professionals under the guidance of Chapel of Memories.

Tardif is especially happy to own and operate a local business.

“As far as I know, Chapel of Memories is the only funeral home 100% financed and owned north of the Dunvegan,” said Tardif.

Tardif appreciates the sensitive nature of his work and explains everyone involved strives to exceed expectations and guide families from a moment of loss and insecurity to a place of well-being, comfort and understanding.

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L TO R: Rémi Tardif, Quinn Edwards, Wayne Szopa, Krista McKen, Brent Long, Tina Pearson

“When a family calls, you need to take the role of caring for their deceased with heart. It’s about meeting the needs of people during a very vulnerable time,” said Tardif. “It’s about listening to their story and then searching for a special touch—like finding the perfect ribbon colour or hand-crafting a design on a casket for a Sunday night viewing.”

Even during the pandemic, Tardif has been able to provide high quality services using innovative technology, despite restrictions limiting family gatherings during their time of mourning.

By offering live video funeral streaming, Chapel of Memories provides families with an intimate experience, no matter where they are.

Viewing the funeral online isn’t limited to the service day itself, so this option makes it more accessible to family and friends, which is something Tardif has personally appreciated.

“My mother died in December 2020 when more than 10 people weren’t allowed to be in a room together. Thankfully, I was able to offer an online, open-casket viewing for

her dozen siblings and over forty of my cousins,” said Tardif. “Plus, it was available to the public, so people could view it on their own terms.”

Technology has become integral in the process as families expand and grow away from the Peace Region.

Video-call arrangements, online casket selection, and faxed or DocuSign contracts allow Tardif and his team to work with people from almost anywhere.

Families are also able to provide details or pictures of their loved ones from the convenience of their homes.

In addition, Tardif has found advancing technology within his operations has allowed him to assist families with a personalized touch.

“Our database is on an internal network, so we can access information from a previously-helped family,” said Tardif. “For example, if a funeral director from Fairview is meeting a family in High Prairie and the family wants similar arrangements from a service held in 1986, we have the capacity to provide that.”

Many people opt for cremation without funeral services, but Tardif has seen firsthand how impactful a final farewell can be for people and how important it is in their healing process.

“People often say ‘I want to remember my loved one as the person they were,’ but it’s important to be able to say goodbye in person or even virtually,” said Tardif. “You can always remember a loved one, but no one has ever regretted a personal goodbye with a viewing, regardless of how uncomfortable it is. It’s something folks often don’t realize they need.”

Looking to the future, Tardif has a vision to provide an all-inclusive experience for those dealing with the difficult moments that come during end-of-life stages.

“Eventually I’ll provide all the components of funeral arrangements—from the time someone should start arrangements to its execution, such as having a private room with a death doula and a bed for an expected death,” said Tardif.

outlines a person’s wishes for their funeral, cremation or burial.

“Unfortunately, I see this often. Without a legal will in place, people may have no say as to who will make their final decisions,” said Tardif. “The planning of their disposition could be left to an estranged family member who does not respect their wishes or consider the needs of other family members.”

Working closely alongside local families during some of their most difficult times, Tardif appreciates the opportunity to problem solve and help them as they maneuver through the emotional experience of planning and arranging a funeral.

“I take great pride when a family breathes a sigh of relief after arrangements.

It shows their trust in us to take care of their loved one in a manner of respect they deserve,” said Tardif.

“It truly is an honour to provide the final celebration of life.”

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by laura massen hat would it take to W uproot your life and move to another province?

Well, our family of four, all born and raised in Southwestern Ontario, are in the process of finding out exactly what it takes.

In February we made the life-altering decision to sell our home in Ontario and relocate to Alberta.

We chose the beautiful small town of Peace River.

Whoa, right? That’s usually the reaction we get from our fair-weather friends in Southern Ontario. But, more frequent responses have been, “Wow, I’m so jealous,” or “Oh, you’re going to love it!”

As one can imagine, this was neither a quick nor simple decision. It took years of conversation between my husband and I about our lifelong dreams and lifestyle goals. Often, we had these conversations as we sat on our front porch with a beverage in hand, daydreaming about owning a property where we could see nothing but nature.

While we’re not unhappy with our current smalltown, urban lifestyle, our souls still burn with the desire for true-north, rural living and our minds were constantly rearranging options to find a realistic way to make our dreams a reality.

Before the pandemic we often searched realtor.ca for a place with some land in Ontario. In 2019 we found

Left: The Massen Family | Top Right: The Ontario home | Bottom Right: The Alberta home

Ú Follow along with Laura's journey on Instagram @ontario2alberta a property by Timmins—a log cabin with 80 acres— but there were little-tono local employment opportunities. And, at that time, we had a baby in diapers. Pair that with not-quite-enough equity and it made that move uncomfortable.

Later in 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic, we actively searched again, but with the prices of real estate ridiculously inflated across the province, we knew our dreams of owning a large acreage in Ontario were unobtainable.

There was a period of time where we actively considered the Maritimes, but inevitably, it did not settle properly or feel like home to us.

Earlier this year we found ourselves back on realtor.ca. This time exploring the western provinces. After days of research, it hit us. Our

hearts and minds pumped full of excitement and desire like neither of us had experienced, and we felt Alberta calling us.

And now, with the Ontario real estate market at an incomprehensible all-time high, our home is worth more than three times what we paid for it in 2016.

This provided us with the financial security we hoped for, allowing us to become mortgage free with 70 acres of forest.

So, why Northern Alberta?

As with any large move, there is a tremendous amount to consider. For us, it involved weeks of reading articles, scouring Reddit, watching YouTube videos and having conversations with people local to the Peace River and Grande Prairie areas.

Gaining knowledge of employment opportunities, politics, taxes, weather,

health care and schools were the more important factors that won us over. We also have support from our family and friends who understand why we are making this move.

Some may even follow!

It really excites us how Alberta seems to suit our mindset and cater to our favorite recreational hobbies and interests. We have two boys, four and 11, and we hunt, fish, hike, ATV and snowmobile; but most of all, we love to go camping.

Ontario is proving increasingly difficult to find open recreational land for our hobbies. Nearly 50 percent of Canadians live in Southern Ontario, and I can feel the brick and mortar closing in around me. Small towns, like where we live, are swiftly being swallowed up by the spread of the larger cities population.

This is why we are breaking up with Ontario.

Alberta here we come!

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rom March 10-12, high school students from Peace River and Grimshaw got the chance to explore a variety of trades and industries at the Trades Exploration Camp.

Over the three-day event, organized by CAREERS: The Next Generation and hosted by local businesses, 13 students learned about carpentry, cooking, welding, creating a business plan and more.

“This camp offered students a relatively quick, hands-on chance to explore potential career paths in skilled trades. We hope this event also encourages students to apply for paid internship opportunities with our local industry partners,” said CAREERS Program Coordinator Crystal Burrows.

On the first day, students built two dog houses with Glenmary Shop Teacher Arlen Pahl and Brian Gour from Richards Contracting at the Glenmary High shop.

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the next generation Day two included tours of Channico Machine and Millwright Services, Ace Machining and Welding and Mighty Peace GMC. The group also learned how to create a business plan with Sherry Crawford from Community Futures Peace Country. The Peace Regional Outreach Campus provided the bussing, and Lorena Coombs gave her time as the driver.

On day three, the students prepared a gourmet lunch with Chef Charles at the Belle Petroleum Centre.

They worked on team building with an escape room from Mystery Village Escapes and went to the Peace River SPCA to walk the dogs and see the dog houses they created on day one.

“It was an absolute pleasure seeing how eager both the students and mentors were to explore, learn and work together,” said Burrows. “They built a lot in three days, including new

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connections, and they have a greater understanding of some of the potential career pathways trades provide.”

With programming like the Trades Exploration Camp, CAREERS: The Next Generation hopes to attract youth to skilled trades and show them the value in pursuing these career paths.

“Studying a skilled trade means having a strong academic foundation across many pillars. Once you earn a journeyperson’s certificate, the sky is the limit. It’s a rewarding, lucrative and in-demand career choice for any young person,” said CAREERS Regional Manager Dale Tiedemann.

CAREERS thanks their partners who helped make the Trade Exploration Camp possible.

“We also want to thank the students who showed up with such great attitudes and the willingness to

Celebrating 25 years, CAREERS: The Next Generation is an industryled, public/private notfor-profit in Alberta that partners with schools to connect high school students to employers for paid internships.

CAREERS also supports underrepresented groups through programs such as Young Women in Trades and Technology and Indigenous Career Pathways.

Provincially, in 2021, CAREERS partnered with over 400 schools to facilitate 1,500 student internships with over 800 employers. Their goal is to facilitate 6,000 student internships annually by 2024.

“Once in the internship program, high school students can learn while they earn as they test drive careers in a number of in-demand industries like skilled trades, information and communications technology, forestry, agriculture and health care,” said Burrows.

For a limited time, qualified employers can receive up to $3,600 per student.

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STONE INSURANCE – How it’s Become a Peace Region Monument

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tone Insurance became a part of the Peace Region in 1988— since then, they’ve grown to be a third-generation brokerage that’s consistently gone above and beyond for their clients and established themselves as an essential pillar of the Northern Alberta insurance space, through the families, businesses, and clients they’ve worked with over the years.

Stone Insurance knows their reputation isn’t simply given; it’s earned.

As the business has been passed down through generations—first from founder Adeline Stone to Denise Soroka (née Stone), and then to Duane Stone who recently passed the torch to Daken Soroka—no part of Stone’s values has ever changed. Instead, they’ve been amplified.

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brokerage stand out from the others, and they’ll tell you it all comes down to a few critical things: their incredible staff, their deep expertise and sector specializations, their pride in what their clients have successfully built, and most of all, the Peace Region community.

“Whether our employees have been exposed to friends or family that own a farm, manage an oilfield business, drive trucks, or work in forestry, their relationships within the Peace Region and their understanding of Stone’s specializations are how our clients know that our brokers are not only knowledgeable about what they’re insuring, but that we care about it too,” says Daken. “Being born and raised in the Peace Region is an advantage many of our staff bring to Stone Insurance, and a large part of how we deliver our strong personal touch.”

Beyond the internal strength Stone holds within its leaders and staff, Duane contends that the people outside the business are just as important to their story.

“We know that Stone Insurance wouldn’t be here without the support of our community,” says Duane. “We are passionate about giving back to the families and businesses that have helped us grow, believed in us, and trusted in our advice and service. Saying thank you where we can through donations and sponsorships allows us to reinvest back into our community, our people.

We don’t just say we’re a part of the community, we demonstrate our commitment over and over again.”

Stone Insurance understands the importance of building sustainable and trusted relationships, not only with their clients and

communities, but also with other brokerages.

“When we need a favour, we’re able to talk to other people within the insurance space where we share mutual trust.

This makes a world of difference to our clients when we’re in a difficult spot—and why our clients come to us for those tough circumstances,” says Duane.

In fact, Stone has often been approached to take on situations where larger corporate brokers weren’t able to write business. The combination of the deep claims knowledge of their brokers and their robust relationships in and out of the business means that Stone’s risk management isn’t just efficient—it’s innovative.

Whether they’re looking at a simple home and auto quote, or insuring a large oilfield fleet, Stone has become the go-to commercial brokerage

within the Peace Region and its surrounding areas.

Why? Because they never give up.

Taking excellent customer service to the next level is a concept Stone Insurance has mastered.

Putting in the effort that heightens their personal touch is what makes clients feel like a friend or family member is simply helping them out. “We are proud of what our clients have built and show our appreciation when they come to us for their insurance needs. It’s not lip-service. We take a genuine interest in their business and we’re always just a phone call away,” says Duane.

Watching his uncle run Stone Insurance and cultivate it as a community-first brokerage is what makes Daken even more appreciative of his new role as President and CEO, a position he earned

as Stone partnered with Navacord earlier this year.

Navacord, the fourthlargest commercial brokerage in Canada, had an eye on Stone thanks to their unique sector specializations, strong track record for growth, and deep regional roots within Northern Alberta.

Now backed with the national strength and resources Navacord offers, Stone Insurance has access to additional markets and more options than ever before, meaning they’re able to secure the lowest premiums for their clients.

“The step we took to join Navacord is one we couldn’t have made without my uncle Duane,” says Daken. “Him passing the business down to me is an honour and provides a well-deserved break for him after putting in years of hard work and dedication. He’s done so

much of the heavy lifting to build the brokerage we are today.”

What’s next for Stone Insurance?

“I have many goals and milestones (no pun intended) envisioned for Stone Insurance in the coming months and years thanks to Navacord’s support,” says Daken. “If I were to give a general direction for Stone, I would say that it’s a double-sided coin, but with the same goal in mind—providing

exceptional service for our existing clients and keeping those relationships strong, while expanding our business and our risk solutions to new markets, new communities and new clients.”

Stone Insurance wants the Peace Region to know that they’re not going anywhere—and as they evolve, elevate, and expand in the future, one thing will always remain the same: you can trust Stone Insurance, no matter what.

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rant Cartwright, 24, of Dixonville, is an advocate for people living with disabilities. Inspired by his brother Riley who lives with pervasive developmental disorder, Brant began paving new ground with the launch of Inclusive Clothing on March 15.

It all started late last year as Brant thought about what he would do after university.

At first, he thought about starting a diversity training company, but he concluded the market is saturated.

In search of a niche market that embraces his passions of inclusion and representation, Brant looked to the fashion industry.

“I researched clothing companies to see how they are representing people living with disabilities. I didn’t find much,” said Brant. “Some claim to celebrate diversity, but I wondered why I never saw

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any models who looked like my brother Riley.”

creating a company that truly celebrates them.”

This observation led to action. In January of this year, Brant decided to create a clothing line with inclusivity at the forefront.

It’s also important to Brant to shine a light on providing employment opportunities for this diverse community.

Many living with disabilities have a lot to offer and would like to contribute.

“It’s all about fashionable, adaptive clothing,” said Brant. “A variety of the clothes have tear-away tags—so they are sensoryfriendly. I also offer a variety of sizes to fit all body types, ranging from XS to 5XL,” said Brant Additionally, Brant is working on jumpsuits for people in wheelchairs, onehanded zippers on shoes and magnetic buttons on t-shirts.

A key factor that sets Inclusive Clothing apart is it features models living with disabilities.

“Riley, Mikaela, Courtney and Morgan are the models I feature in my first collection. They are the reason I’m doing this,” said Brant. “Each one has made such a huge impact on my life in all the best ways, and I wanted to thank them by

For example, Inclusive Clothing model Mikaela works three days per week for Dr. Tara Guglich at the Mighty Peace Vet Clinic.

“Mikaela brings a ray of sunshine into work with her every day. She sings and dances her way through all her tasks, no matter how mundane they may be.

Mikaela always brings a smile to my face, even on hard or sad days. I love her to pieces,” said Dr. Tara.

Brant thanks Dr. Tara for the many ways she supports her community, and he encourages others to actively pursue ways to make employment accessible for

individuals like Mikaela.

“This is what Inclusive Clothing is all about.

Representation matters,” said Brant. “I want to inspire other companies to represent this community by creating opportunities for them.”

Brant’s long-term goals include growing the company locally, expanding to larger centres, and hiring a large team of people who identify as living with disabilities.

“I have an education and a background working with people who have diverse needs, so I want to use my expertise to make the world a more inclusive and comfortable place to live,” said Brant.

Inclusive Clothing donates 5% of profits from each product sold to the Children’s Ability Fund.

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Sorensen feels giving back to her community is an important aspect of her business. She had a lot of success at a fundraising event previously, and she hopes to contribute to more fundraising events soon.

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Taylor Sorensen’s business idea took shape when she was only eight years old. The now 10-yearold from Dixonville has a thriving business called Scrunchie Addiction by Taylor that she’s happy to share with local businesses and people within the Peace Region.

“My cousin Lexis Dollevoet, who owns a hair salon, taught me how to make scrunchies two years ago and that’s when I knew I wanted to start my own business,” said Sorensen.

“Whenever my brothers would go dirt bike racing, I would go into each town and buy new fabric to

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take home and make into scrunchies.”

Sorensen specializes in scrunchies and sources her fabric from local businesses and even her neighbour, Lori. Finding the right patterns and textures is key, and Sorensen has come to know exactly what her customers want.

“All my scrunchies are handmade with fabric I think people will like. My favourites are the ones I make with red plaid fabric and fuzzy fabric because they’re cute,” said Sorensen.

Starting her own business has taught Sorensen many things, but the two biggest lessons have been it’s not always fun and games and

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sometimes you need to get help from those closest to you.

“I’ve learned it takes a lot of hard work to start a business and sometimes I have to ask my brother, Reece, to help me with my scrunchie elastics, even though it’s not his favourite thing to do,” said Sorensen.

Sorensen currently stocks her scrunchies at local stores such as Big North Graphics and Talk of the Town in Manning, Raediance Florist and Gift Shop in Grimshaw, Dixonville General Store and online at Little Fawn Shop’s website (littlefawn. shop). She also tries to go to as many local craft markets as she can.

“I did a purple scrunchie fundraiser in memory of Barb Gurtler, where I donated 100% of my sales to the Manning Palliative Care Society,” said Sorensen.

“I sold 225 scrunchies and donated $1,125 to them. It was such a great feeling.”

Sorensen plans to follow in her cousin’s footsteps and stay on the entrepreneurial path. She hopes her scrunchie business will continue to grow, so she can save money to spend on her hobbies.

“I’m hoping scrunchies are still in style as I get older because I eventually want to open my own hair salon and sell them there,” said Sorensen. “I also want to keep selling as many as I can, so I can barrel race more and pay my own entry fees.”

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Thirteen-year-old Ryleigh Gray of Manning found out she had a passion for entrepreneurism soon after she learned to crochet.

“I started my business in the 5th grade when I learned how to crochet in school,” said Gray. “I wanted to make products for people to buy, and I figured I could earn extra money for more yarn and crochet hooks.”

She quickly learned she had a talent for crochet, and according to her mother, she picked up the craft quite easily. Gray started making

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intricate designs right from the start and eventually expanded her product list.

Today, she offers toques, sweaters, toys, and wall and home décor items.

“I’ve learned not everyone is going to want what I make, and that’s okay. I have to be patient and see what people like and create more items based on that,” said Gray.

“Every product I create is made with different yarn and stitches, which gives them different looks and textures, so each item is unique,” said Gray.

In general, Gray has adjusted her initial business model of offering large selections of pre-made products to taking requests from customers and seeking custom orders.

Since starting this endeavour about two years ago, Gray has learned a lot about crocheting as well as things like pricing, selling and responding to her target audiences and the marketplace.

“I’ve done tradeshows where people could just buy items they like, but now I prefer to do custom orders. It’s kept me busier,” said Gray.

One of Gray’s most exciting orders was from a photographer in High Prairie who commissioned her to make two baby sweaters for newborn photos. It was a pleasure for Gray to make the sweaters, which were then featured in beautiful, meaningful photographs.

“I’m proud of everything I can do and what I can create with yarn. I can make so many wonderful things out of just string, and I love it,” said Gray.

Gray’s business goals are to dedicate more time to honing her craft and to expand her product line.

“I’m happy with how my business is doing, but I want to put more time into it,” said Gray.

To make an order or purchase from Gray, you can visit her Facebook page, “Gray Crochet.”

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“I believe self care should be accessible to women in our area.”

PAVING THE WAY FOR EMPOWERMENT IN THE BEAUT Y INDUSTRY BEAUT Y BAR & CO. & SOCIAL BEAUT Y HOUSE | PEACE RIVER

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Since childhood, Angelica Alberto, 24, has felt destined to be a successful entrepreneur.

Founder of the Beauty Bar & Co. and owner of the Social Beauty House in Peace River, Alberto says she’s found her true calling.

“I felt I needed to do this.

I was always so hesitant to follow the traditional career route,” said Alberto. “In my gut, I knew I needed to be my own boss.”

Originally from the Philippines, Alberto moved to Peace River when she was 10. Since then, she has developed a strong presence in the town.

Angelica Alberto, Beauty Bar & Co. and Social Beauty House

After graduating, Alberto went to university in Edmonton to start a career in dental hygiene. Wanting to earn an income at the same time, she decided to learn how to provide eyelash extension services.

Alberto built a bustling clientele. She soon found herself focusing on university during the week and returning home to Peace River every weekend to do lashes.

“During my first summer back at home I started offering lash appointments, and it really took off. I realized I had to choose between university and doing lashes,” said Alberto.

Choosing to pursue an entrepreneurial path,

Alberto became a lash technician and followed through on making her dreams a reality.

Offering appointments out of her home wasn’t ideal, so Alberto found a space to rent on Main Street in Peace River.

“This was my entry into the entrepreneurial life. I wanted to expand my lash business. Suddenly, I had a big space to fill,” said Alberto. “I quickly decided to provide more services and add more lash techs to my team.”

The Beauty Bar & Co. officially opened when Alberto was just 19. She stopped at nothing to create the life she always imagined for herself.

Pouring her heart and soul into her business, Alberto worked seven days a week, often for 12 hours a day and strived to create a strong business plan for the Beauty Bar to ensure it would succeed.

“I believe self care should be accessible to women in our area, and I wanted to be the one to provide it to them,” said Alberto.

Alberto’s efforts paid off. After applying for a Canadian young women entrepreneur grant that allowed her to present her business plan and keen work ethic, she earned the number one spot.

“I ended up winning the grant and received $10,000.

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such as laser hair removal and facial options,” said Alberto. “It helped fund my first year in business and got me ahead financially.”

Growing a business can be difficult both mentally and physically, but Alberto didn’t let that stop her from pursuing her passions. The Beauty Bar grew quickly, and so did Alberto’s selfassurance as a business owner.

“I only had one employee, Marichu, so both of us took on every client we could.

Our first year was so hard, but it became bigger than I ever thought,” said Alberto.

“Imposter syndrome was real at times, but my confidence in myself has finally grown.”

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and soon found herself in a true leadership role.

However, stepping into this new phase of her career came with its own set of challenges.

“Learning how to be a leader was tricky. I had to believe in myself and lead my team through everything,” said Alberto. “I had to step in and become the business owner, a great boss and a team player.”

Alberto’s vision grew over the years, and soon the idea for the Social Beauty House took shape. With big dreams come even bigger obstacles, but Alberto wasn’t about to give up.

“I knew I had to get a loan, but I was turned down twice. Finally, on the third try, I got my yes,” said Alberto. “I told myself previously if it was a no,

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then it wasn’t the right direction for me, but if it was a yes, I wasn’t going to look back.”

In December of 2021, she moved the Beauty Bar to a new location and opened the Social Beauty House.

The Social Beauty House is a high-end, collaborative space that allows other women in the beauty industry an opportunity to rent out rooms—including an area suited for a hair salon—so they can build their own businesses within.

Alberto operates the Beauty Bar within the Social Beauty House.

For clients, the Social Beauty House provides elevated, accessible beauty services under one roof.

“Between the Social Beauty House and the Beauty

Bar, clients can come here for lashes, clinical facials, acrylic nails, waxing, massages, brow and hair services and laser hair removal,” said Alberto. “My goal is to empower women to be their own boss and give them a space to live out their dream careers.”

Moving forward, Alberto has big plans for her business, her staff and her space.

Creating a community of businesswomen who support one another is something she has always wanted to facilitate.

“I want people to know women from the Philippines can be hard workers and great business owners. I want to empower others to see that too,” said Alberto.

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For Rylee Armstrong, 26, becoming an entrepreneur and starting her own business came naturally.

After graduating high school in Peace River, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design from Southwest Minnesota State University. Then, she moved back to her hometown to start a career.

Upon her return, Armstrong quickly realized there weren’t any positions available that matched her skills and training. With no path to follow, she blazed her own trail and launched

2019 when she was 23.

“I don’t think I made a conscious choice to be an entrepreneur. I noticed there was a need for design and marketing services in our area, and I just went for it because I knew I had the skills to meet those needs,” said Armstrong.

After her first year in business, Armstrong rented office space and establish herself further, which is when Conveys Design & Marketing was born.

Armstrong offers a variety of services including logo design, business branding, digital marketing, website design, print design, video editing and social media marketing.

Working with local companies has been rewarding for Armstrong.

Her goal is to help small businesses see the value her services can provide.

“Taking the leap to hire a graphic designer can be intimidating, but I want small businesses in our area to thrive. I want to help them become more appealing to their target demographics,” said Armstrong.

Armstrong loves helping clients connect better with their customers. Playing an important role in their success is fulfilling.

“I love helping people. It’s in my nature. Elevating how a business markets themselves and knowing

my clients are proud of their visual branding is the best feeling ever,” said Armstrong.

Starting a business can be risky, but Armstrong feels the risks she took paid off quickly.

“I didn’t know how to run a business when I first started. I knew I needed to get clients, and I needed to design things for people in the community,” said Armstrong. “I had to figure out how to do things like invoicing and taxes as I went, but it was an opportunity for growth and development.”

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her first team member, Janel Brightwell, Conveys Design and Marketing’s Social Media Manager.

“Starting to grow a team was a bit of a risk, but it paid off because she’s such an asset to the business, and she is beyond organized,” said Armstrong.

Diving into the entrepreneurial world has come with ups and downs, but the biggest lesson Armstrong has learned is the importance of living a balanced life.

“It’s so cliché, but the most import thing I’ve learned is the ability to separate my work life from my personal life,” said Armstrong. “It’s easy to bring work home 58

with you and keep hustling all the time, but burnout can happen quickly. It’s important to avoid as much as possible.”

In addition to lessons learned, Armstrong has advice for people thinking about starting their own businesses.

“Try it! If you’re thinking about it, try it while you have the opportunity to.

You won’t know if it’s for you until you give it a go,” said Armstrong.

With three years of growth and success under her belt, Armstrong has big plans for the direction she wants to steer her business in. She looks forward to expanding her team and creating more

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 Social Media Manager Janel Brightwell & Owner Rylee Armstrong

job opportunities within her industry.

to support her in her endeavours.

“I would love to eventually have a design firm with multiple marketers, sales people, administrative employees and graphic designers,” said Armstrong.

“I also want to serve all of the Peace Region and expand to more small businesses in the area.”

“I want to thank my community for their support. I’m so thankful to do business in Peace River and become an asset to our community,” said Armstrong. “I love the town I live in, and I appreciate being a part of the business community.”

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“Every job completed is a success story.”

DIGGING DEEP FOR SUCCESS MIGHT Y PEACE DRILLING | CLEARDALE Paul Driedger, Mighty Peace Drilling

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Cleardale’s own, Paul Driedger, 26, is the founder and owner of Mighty Peace Drilling.

Starting in 2020, he invested his savings, secured loans, bought a drill and started lining up jobs.

Already, he’s serving repeat customers locally and has clients as far as 200 km away in Manning and 400 km away in Slave Lake.

“I started working for the family business, Cleardale Transport, 10 years ago when I was 16. We had the carwash, so I worked there while going to school,” said Driedger. When I turned 18, I started driving a truck,

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and then operating a grader and some heavy machinery.”

In his early 20s Driedger continued to work for his family’s company, fulfilling roles such as driving a log truck and hauling gravel and asphalt. However, in 2019, his career path began to switch gears.

“A few of my family members built homes and hired a non-local drilling company to install their waterlines. This got me thinking. A small drill in the Cleardale area would be beneficial for similar projects,” said Driedger.

With a good idea in place and encouragement and support from his family, Driedger was ready to follow his gut and start his

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own business. Uncertain if it would be successful, he took the time to get local feedback, save money and develop a plan.

Driedger officially started his business in 2020, but he continued to work parttime for Cleardale Transport to ensure Mighty Peace Drilling got off the ground securely.

“I invested $54,000 in personal savings and then borrowed $100,000 from the bank. Together that paid for the drill. Then, I borrowed $30,000 from my family for the electrical equipment needed, said Driedger. “For the rest of the start-up costs and overhead, I’ve been paying as I go.”

The drill Driedger invested in is a 2015 Vermeer D20x22 Series II. “It’s on the smaller side, which gives me the ability to work in compact spaces.

I can set up for a job faster, so I can offer lower rates,” said Driedger. “The drill can push or pull up to 20,000 pounds. It’s a pretty small footprint drill, but it’s capable of a lot.”

Driedger provides directional drilling services, and he’s teamed up with Julius Peters, 25, who owns a small hoe, so Mighty Peace Drilling can offer excavation services, something many of Driedger’s clients appreciate.

“We put in waterlines, electrical lines and conduits,

fibre optic lines and four-inch sewer lines,” said Driedger. “We can also install waterlines for dugouts. There are different ways to do this, but our drill works great. We can easily get well below the frostline, and you don’t have to drain your dugout or anything.

We can also drill in under homes to provide waterlines lines to basements. There’s a lot we can do.”

This spring, Driedger hopes to invest in more equipment. His next big purchase will likely be a McElroy pipe fusion machine for plastic waterlines. He estimates the total cost will be about $10,000 including the generator it needs.

“The machine fuses the plastic waterlines together.

We use SDR11 waterpipe because it’s stronger, which is better for our drill. Then, with the fuser, you don’t have any fittings or clamps in the ground that can rust or corrode because fusing them means everything is 100% plastic. You can use it on one-inch to four-inch pipe,” said Driedger.

Initially, Driedger was unsure—and somewhat nervous about—how the business would do in the local marketplace.

“Mighty Peace Drilling has done surprisingly well.

I keep at it, and the work keeps coming my way.

Word of mouth has been my best way of acquiring customers,” said Driedger.

Driedger credits working in the family business from a young age for preparing him to run his own business.

“It really instilled a sense of responsibility and accountability,” said Driedger.

Driedger provides directional drilling services from May to November, weather dependent, and in the winter he plans to run equipment for a local forestry company he’s worked for.

Despite having a pretty good idea what to expect, Driedger still encountered a learning curve when he started his business.

“A big lesson I’ve learned is to be prepared for

the unexpected such as equipment breakdowns,” said Driedger. “My top three pieces of advice for new business owners are don’t underestimate start-up costs, take calculated risks and ask for advice from people in the same line of work.”

Looking boldly toward the future, Driedger’s main goal for Mighty Peace Drilling is to provide professional and affordable directional drilling and mini excavator services to as many customers as possible.

“Getting to serve repeat customers is the most fulfilling part for me. Every job completed is a success story,” said Driedger.

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“Our clients will get the same personal attention they’ve always had.”

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Meet Daken Soroka, 26.

This February, he bought Stone Insurance from his uncle Duane (Stone). Stone Insurance has been an institution in Manning, AB since 1988 when Daken’s grandmother, Adeline, started the brokerage. With Soroka in the lead, he’s wasted no time taking the business in new and exciting directions.

“I aspired to take over the family business from an early age, but I thought I would try other fields of work to see if something else interested me,” said Soroka.

Beginning work at age 12, Soroka’s been a farmhand, an oilfield labourer, an

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apprentice mechanic and a machine operator.

He also worked for his father’s forestry company throughout his adolescence.

In high school, Soroka completed courses ahead of schedule, so he could work more in his Grade 12 year, and he spent most summers working in oilfield camps.

After graduation, Soroka enrolled in the business program at Grande Prairie Regional College. Two years later, he graduated at the top of his class with a business diploma specializing in management.

Soroka began his journey with Stone Insurance while in college.

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learned from each place I worked,” said Soroka.

“The main industries we insure are oilfield, farming, transportation and forestry.

The experience I gained in my early years gave me invaluable knowledge in the industries Stone Insurance specializes in.”

As Stone Insurance’s thirdgeneration President and CEO, Soroka is embracing the future.

“I made the decision to partner with Navacord, a national brokerage that provides national strength while embracing the local touch,” said Soroka.

Allowing Navacord to acquire Stone Insurance was a carefully calculated move for Soroka.

“This was not a decision that was taken lightly,” said Soroka. “I was stuck with the personal dilemma of keeping the family business 100% owned and operated in a world where everything is transitioning to a corporate structure. It was very important to keep the family business name, and we have. We’re still Stone Insurance.”

After a few years of researching suitable candidates, Soroka feels partnering with Navacord is the perfect fit to elevate the client experience and stability for his staff.

“The model Navacord offers gives us access to more insurance companies, HR support, accounting support, marketing

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resources and IT resources, which allows me to focus on what matters most— my staff and clients,” said Soroka.

Soroka is working to build the best of both worlds for his clients.

“Our clients will get the same personal attention they’ve always had, and we can adapt to changing times where service and price are of the utmost importance,” said Soroka.

Entrepreneurship runs in the family. Soroka’s grandmother Adeline, mother Denise and uncle Duane all owned Stone Insurance before him. His father Tharen owns TDS Forestry, and his brother Branden owns another forestry company, Forteck [previously featured in Move Up].

Soroka is confident he has what it takes to build on the success of his family.

“My parents have given me the tools to be successful,” said Soroka. “My family and my mentors will no doubt continue to guide me to grow personally and professionally in my entrepreneurial future.”

Soroka and his wife Allie, who were married in August 2021, recently welcomed their son, Waylen, in January.

“The past few months have shown me a new appreciation for a work/ life balance,” said Soroka.

“I have an important role to fulfill at home. With Stone Insurance, it’s about balancing company stability, community involvement and company growth while promoting self growth within my staff.”

Already off to an ambitious start, Soroka has lofty goals as he leads his company into the future.

“In the coming years I plan to grow Stone Insurance in the Peace Region. There’s a potential of opening up additional offices,” said Soroka. “With the Navacord partnership, we can expand and grow in the industries we already work with and provide specialized services in sectors not previously available to us.”

Although new at the helm, Soroka is enjoying the fruits of his new position and takes pride in his work and the work of his team.

“The most fulfilling moments for me are when I can help clients save money on something they need and make sure they’re covered properly,” said Soroka. “It’s also satisfying to work with

my staff to come up with specialized solutions for my clients. The personal growth of my team is very important for me.”

With a solid foundation, Soroka is set to build on the legacy of his family business.

He credits confidence, goal setting and vigilance to his evolving success.

“Don’t be afraid to go above and beyond what others think is necessary to accomplish your goals,” said Soroka. “If you think you need to be working, you should be. Time goes by faster than you think, and before you know it, you’ll be where you were planning to be. Once that happens, set your next goals and repeat.”

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“I want to create that big city feeling for people to enjoy locally.”

ESTABLISHING A LOCAL HOT SPOT

KROOKED HOUSE | GRIMSHAW, AB Annie Drummond, Krooked House

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Annie Drummond, 28, is no stranger to the entrepreneurial world.

Her parents own and run multiple Tim Hortons locations, so starting her own business felt somewhat inevitable.

“After graduating from university, I had no plans to do anything with my sociology degree. So, I sat down with my dad, and he helped me come up with a plan,” said Drummond.

That plan quickly turned into the Krooked House—a comfortable and welcoming pub right on Main Street in Grimshaw.

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Alberta-made beer, fun cocktails, delicious food and comfortable merch to take home and wear.

“I chose to open a pub because it’s just been in the back of my mind for years,” said Drummond.

“According to my high school yearbook, when asked ‘Where do you see yourself in 10 years?’, I wrote, ‘Owning a pub.’”

Turning her dream into a reality was a relatively easy process, but Drummond still had to jump through a few hoops to get her business up and running.

First on Drummond’s list was getting her business incorporated with the government and obtaining proper licensing, which she

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found straight forward.

Next, she focused on perfecting her location and nailing down the basics: great tasting beer and even better food.

“The biggest obstacle was making sure I had the space to create the atmosphere I wanted. I sought partnerships with local breweries and made sure I understood how to prep the food properly so everything would taste amazing,” said Drummond.

As the sole owner, Drummond has experienced personal growth and she credits the process of becoming an entrepreneur.

For her, taking the initiative to step up and make things

happen on her own was therapeutic.

“My business confidence has definitely increased over time. I do 99% of everything on my own, and I feel like it’s given me the confidence to be more comfortable approaching different companies and groups when it pertains to my business,” said Drummond.

Opening a pub in a small town can be difficult, but Drummond doesn’t let it deter her from her goal.

“The equipment was a process to get because we are so far away from the larger cities and manufacturers. It made it harder to get things installed and built, but I

never saw it as a reason to quit,” said Drummond.

prepared to tackle her fair share.

Upon completing every necessary step and officially opening her doors, Drummond focused on creating a place for everyone to enjoy. Prioritizing customer service became her number one goal, and after two years in business, she is proud to say she’s achieved it.

She found managing staff hours and keeping enough people employed during the growing stages of her business was tricky but found a way to make it work.

“Guests can expect a comfortable atmosphere here that feels like being at home. All my staff are super friendly, and we work hard to create a welcoming experience for anyone who walks through our doors,” said Drummond.

Even with a successful start, learning curves are still prevalent when operating a new business, but Drummond was fully

“Labour was the biggest thing to wrap my head around. I wanted to continue to grow my team, but I had to do it in a way that would allow my business to be successful,” said Drummond.

Food waste was another new concept Drummond had to work with, and establishing an ordering system was a finicky balancing act in the beginning. However, the biggest obstacle Krooked House has faced comes down to one crucial component—the beer.

“Ensuring my staff are knowledgeable about all the drinks on the menu has been the biggest learning curve,” said Drummond.

“Our cocktails have pretty much stayed the same since opening, but our beers are frequently rotating, so it can be harder to memorize all the details.”

With a great team behind her, Drummond has established herself in the community and with a couple years of business under her belt, she’s achieved a status some pubs take a lifetime to earn.

“People have said this is their local bar now, which is incredible to hear. The fact we’re becoming the place people want to hang out is amazing. It’s all I’ve ever wanted since opening,” said Drummond.

Looking to the future, Drummond already knows the direction she wants to take the Krooked House in.

“I want to create that big city feeling for people to enjoy locally. Plus, I want to keep costs as affordable as possible and offer highquality products across the board,” said Drummond.

Opening a new business in the middle of a pandemic may have been risky, but Drummond credits the support of the community for allowing her to fulfill her long-time goal of becoming a pub owner.

“We would not be here right now without people coming in or ordering take out,” said Drummond. “I have to extend a huge thank you to our community. Without them, I wouldn’t have been able to make this dream come true.”

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“I found my passion and groove when I started storytelling with my photos.”

CAPTURING PRECIOUS MOMENTS BEHIND A LENS BRIELLE BOLES PHOTOGRAPHY | HIGH LEVEL Brielle Boles, Photographer

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For as long as she can remember, Brielle Boles, 28, has loved photography.

In her teens, she started exploring her talent and developing her skills.

“When I was in high school, I asked for a camera instead of a grad dress. That’s when my passion really started,” said Boles.

Born in Abbotsford, BC, Boles moved to High Level in 2015 with her boyfriend and started nursing school.

Realizing her creative side needed nurturing, she naturally gravitated back to photography.

“My grandpa was really into photography. He always had a camera in our faces

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growing up, so I definitely picked up the interest from him,” said Boles. “I started with landscapes, and I instantly fell in love with it.”

Despite not having the urge to become an entrepreneur, Boles ultimately found herself taking on the role, and she couldn’t be happier with where it has led her.

“I never thought I was going to get a career out of this. It just worked out that way,” said Boles. “This started as an artistic hobby and snowballed into a business, which I am beyond grateful for.”

Boles started out taking photos of family and friends, and by the end of 2015, she decided to make her business official.

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She offered her services at a low cost to the public.

Through word of mouth and online advertising, Boles gained clientele and saw the potential of her new business.

“The more photos I took, the more comfortable I felt raising my prices. It’s a good feeling when you raise your prices and people still wanted to invest in your services,” said Boles. “Pretty soon people were booking me to do newborn shoots, graduations and other milestone moments.”

In 2017, Boles had the privilege of shooting her first wedding. Despite being nervous, the opportunity pushed her to explore more avenues in photography and expand her list of services.

By 2018, she started offering lifestyle photography, in-home sessions, “fresh 48” newborn sessions and storytelling photography.

“I found my passion and groove when I started storytelling with my photos.

Being able to freeze fleeting moments and capture feelings in photographs is absolutely amazing,” said Boles.

Boles expanded her craft, and in 2019, she shot her first wedding elopement in Yellowknife and found excitement in a whole new genre of photography.

“I had the opportunity to photograph my best friend’s elopement, and I found my love for landscape shots and

adventurous weddings,” said Boles. “Elopements are so intimate, and I found I was really drawn to those vulnerable moments as a photographer.”

Stepping into the world of photography has its own set of risks, and Boles was no stranger to them. She knew to advance her career she would need to invest wisely.

“Investing in equipment and education is huge. I took a leap of faith and purchased the equipment I needed, which thankfully paid off in the long run,” said Boles.

This year, Boles took another risk when she decided to pursue photography full-time—a choice she believes will be rewarded over time.

“I just recently quit my nursing job, so it’s all photography now,” said Boles. “I’m expanding my portfolio and offering newborn, studio photography. It’s very exciting because I get to learn more and get outside of my comfort zone.”

For Boles, authenticity is the driving force for success.

“Being completely authentic gets me a lot of long-term clients, which is what I strive for. I’ve learned people want to hire you for you, so I try not to edit myself down and just show people who I really am,” said Boles.

In 2020, Boles became a mother and realized

firsthand what it’s like to be on the other side of the lens. Motherhood showed her just how important it is to capture those first moments of parenthood.

Because of this, she is now adamant about offering inhome photography sessions for soon-to-be parents.

“Having my own child showed me how to be vulnerable. It gave me a client’s perspective. Now, I’m more aware of the need to capture those authentic, at-home moments we all go through,” said Boles.

Ever ambitious, Boles has some lofty and exciting goals she’s set on achieving in the near future.

“Being able to consistently book sessions full time and year-round is a top priority right now. Plus, I would love to have an actual studio one day, rather than having one in my basement,” said Boles.

Boles knows how scary and nerve-racking the jump into owning your own business is, so she has some words of wisdom to share.

“Make sure you’re passionate about whatever you’re pursuing. Make sure it’s something you want to keep learning about and getting better at,” said Boles. “If you’re not passionate, you won’t want to invest in it, so why would other people want to invest in it?”

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WORKING TOGETHER osteopathy—an innovative therapy aimed to resolve pain and dysfunction in the body by using manual techniques to balance the body’s systems.

TO BRING HOLISTIC HEALING TO THE NORTH

“The biggest thing osteopathy gave me was hope. It gave me a whole new lease on life, and my health improved quickly, so I instantly became inspired,” said Carrie.

After receiving multiple osteopathy sessions, Carrie was given an opportunity to apprentice in Vernon, BC. In 2017, she moved to Kelowna and started attending school at the National Academy of Osteopathy and the Canadian College of Osteopathy.

Upon returning to Fairview for a holiday in 2019, Carrie decided to take her career to the next level by moving back to her hometown.

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Born in the Yukon, twin sisters Carrie and Christina Wegreen, 29, moved to Fairview when they were seven. Today, they’re both entrepreneurs who run separate businesses out of the Brave Culture gym in Fairview—a space that has allowed them to grow and build their clientele successfully, together.

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Carrie owns Renewed Health, where she offers Osteopathic Manual Therapy, and Christina is a Registered Massage Therapist who owns Summit Massage Therapy.

Despite both running thriving businesses now, the Wegreens had very different introductions into the entrepreneurial world.

“In 2014, I earned my welding ticket and started

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my own business. Not long after I had a hiking accident that finished my welding career,” said Carrie. “I fractured many bones and received a debilitating head injury. I could walk, but I couldn’t drive, read or be around loud noises.”

Carrie spent two years trying every therapy available, but she didn’t experience noticeable improvement until 2016 when she tried

“I was able to work while I was in school, so when I was visiting home in Fairview, I decided to work a bit out of the facility at Brave Culture,” said Carrie.

“Within three days I knew I wanted to move back.

A month later, I made it official and started offering osteopathy part-time in both Fairview and Dawson Creek.”

Feeling she had found purpose and meaning in her life again, Carrie was excited to offer her services to her local community.

“Being able to share this therapy with my community is so important.” ~ Carrie

“My skill set can give people hope for both their mental and physical health.” ~ Christina

Carrie Wegreen, Renewed Health & Christina Wegreen, Summit Massage Therapy

Once the pandemic hit, she decided to take a leap of faith and move her practice to Fairview full time in March of 2020.

accident, it propelled me to take a more of a rehabilitative approach to massage therapy,” said Christina.

hit, it nearly pushed me over the edge, so I decided I needed to stop and move back home to regroup and refocus,” said Christina.

Christina opened Summit Massage Therapy in January of 2021 by utilizing the room Carrie already occupied at Brave Culture.

Christina’s entrepreneurial story is different, but it shares a few similarities.

After becoming a registered massage therapist in 2015, Christina ended up working at the physiotherapy clinic where Carrie was receiving therapy. Working in that setting allowed her to focus on patient rehabilitation and improving function and performance.

Uncertain if she would continue with her career, Christina moved back to Fairview in September 2020. By December, she already felt the urge to pursue massage therapy.

In March 2021, Christina and Carrie transformed the area at Brave Culture, taking over half of the space upstairs and occupying two rooms with a comfortable, calming sitting area for their clients.

After graduating, Christina also found work in the oilfield industry. However, she decided to change gears to pursue massage therapy shortly afterward, in 2013, at the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon.

Between Christina’s first and second year at school, Carrie’s life-changing accident occurred.

“When Carrie had her

Over time Christina found the atmosphere she was working in wasn’t serving her well, so she made a big life decision.

“I was often in a state of burnout. I overworked myself. When the pandemic

“Something was stirring in my heart, and I rediscovered my passion for helping others,” said Christina. “My skill set can give people hope for both their mental and physical health. I know what it’s like to struggle with mental health, so I use that as motivation to help others with theirs.”

Together, their goal is to create a space where people can come to find healing.

“We didn’t anticipate working under the same roof, but our stories are so intertwined. When Carrie goes through something, I experience it as well, so I’m not surprised we were

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Carrie Wegreen and her space at Renewed Health

brought back together,” said Christina. “We complete each other. We’re a good team.”

Working together was initially Carrie’s idea.

She wanted to offer an environment of healing, and she knew Christina could help her achieve that.

Working closely together has pushed them to keep growing, learning and finding new ways to collaborate with each other, which they both believe benefits their clients.

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“I’ve learned so much from working with Carrie, and I’ve shifted who I am as a therapist since. I’m less focused on conditions and more focused on the person now. We’re finding a great rhythm together,” said Christina.

With Renewed Health, Carrie offers a non-invasive, hands-on osteopathy treatment to resolve pain and dysfunction in the body, something she feels everyone should have access to.

“Being able to share this therapy with my

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community is so important.

I wanted to help people within the Peace Region, specifically those in the trades and oilfield industry,” said Carrie. “I felt like there was something missing for people up here, and I wanted to make it accessible to everyone.”

Christina has expanded her knowledge and now offers neurokinetic therapy, craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulations. This allows her to see the body as a whole, which helps her focus on more than just her client’s muscular systems.

“My ideal client is looking for more than a relaxation massage. They are someone who has chronic pain or injuries and are looking for a holistic approach with a wide range of modalities integrated into their session,” said Christina.

The world of entrepreneurship has taught the Wegreens a lot about their professions and themselves.

“Keeping my ‘why’ has been the biggest lesson for me. I have to keep it at the forefront in order to serve my community in the ways

Christina Wegreen and her space at Summit Massage Therapy

that I want to,” said Carrie.

“Any type of therapy takes a lot of energy and burnout happens quickly when I shift away from my ‘why.’”

Christina says she’s learned the skills you have as an employee don’t always transfer over when you own a business. In addition, growing her clientele with social media has been a learning curve.

Looking ahead, both women have goals they are excited about chasing.

Carrie plans to launch an online platform this spring

to target more people in the north and offer them further support and education.

“Creating space online won’t be one-on-one. It will be a library of videos, talks, audios and a Facebook interactive group,” said Carrie. “We’ll be including other practitioners to cover topics like what’s behind the symptoms, PTSD, how stress affects us and what we can do everyday to increase health and resilience.”

As for Christina, she is looking forward to building up her business and being

more involved in serving her community.

to grow their careers while staying true to who they are.

“I still want to focus on empowering people to take care of their bodies in a holistic way. Plus, having struggles with mental health myself, I want people to know they’re not alone,” said Christina.

“Community is everything.

I truly believe that healing and growth, physically and in life, happens in community,” said Carrie.

“We’ve been blown away by the support here. Bringing in a new therapy people haven’t heard of was risky, but it’s been incredible, and I’m so grateful to experience it with my sister.”

Overall, both women are extremely grateful for the support they have received from their community and clients.

Working at Brave Culture has given them the freedom

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UPCOMING EVENTS MAY | JUNE | JULY

ONGOING TOWN OF FAIRVIEW OUTSTANDING RESIDENT AWARD

The Outstanding Resident Award aims to celebrate the contribution to life in Fairview made by the work of everyday people in our community that makes Fairview a great place to live. If you go past a property or business and take note of how beautiful it looks, how well-maintained it is or notice a person’s contribution to improving our community, nominate them for an Outstanding Resident Award today by emailing clerk@fairview. ca. They will be recognized for their actions and entered in a quarterly draw for a chance to win $50 in Chamber Change!

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH AWARD Town of Grimshaw

Do you know a person or persons who give generous amounts of their time and energy to the community of Grimshaw and/ or surrounding areas? They are called volunteers, and this is your opportunity to have one or all of them honoured for their contributions by submitting a nomination to the Volunteer of the Month program. Nominations are accepted year-round.

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Town of Fairview Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grande Prairie and Area are now offering mentoring services to youth ages 6-17 (Littles) in Fairview through our Community Mentoring Program. Other requirements to become a Little are: Family Interview process and training. We’re also seeking new mentors (Bigs) for the Community

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Program in Fairview and area.

Prospective members are over the age of 18, able to complete our interview process, provide a clear Criminal Record Check and a Child Intervention Check. The time commitment is 4-8 hours per month.

grandeprairie.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca PEACE REGION FAMILY RESOURCE NET WORK Baytex Energy Centre (upstairs)

The FRN is an information centre for families with children aged 0-18. We offer a variety of free programs that are open to everyone including home visitation (0-6), parent education (0-18), developmental screenings (0-6) and information/referrals. Our FRN hub is open five days a week from 9am to 4:30pm. m 780-624-0770

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BUILDING STRONGER FAMILIES HOME VISITATION PROGRAM

Serving Peace River and Area The Home Visitation Program works together with families to support and nurture your child’s development. Regular home visits are engaging, interactive and designed to include both the caregiver(s) and the child. Visits are weekly or bi-weekly and can be made in-home, virtually or in the community. This program supports pre-natal families and families with children ages 0-6. This program is voluntary, confidential, free of charge, supportive, flexible and interactive.

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HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM

The Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Home Support Program is designed to promote well-being in our region by assisting in the household enabling ill, disabled

or frail people to remain in their own homes. Services include: Housekeeping/homemaking services, menu planning and meal preparation, limited respite care (max 6 hrs. per week), assistance with shopping and other home management services as deemed appropriate. To arrange an assessment

Bring your community together for a picnic, BBQ, potluck, or interactive activity to build new relationships and enhance your neighbourhood. You could receive up to $5,000 to host a block party in your community. To obtain a

or for more information, please call 780625-3287

Block Party Planning Kit and application package, please call 780-625-3287 or email ahoule@northernsunrise.net

BRAVE CULTURE 9700 113 St. Fairview

OLDER ADULT WELLNESS KITS

Personal training, health coaching and 24-hour gym.

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TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE Mile Zero Regional Multiplex

If you require any local or regional tourism information, we ask that you please stop by the Mile Zero Regional Multiplex at the 4609 50th St. and our friendly Front Desk personnel would be more than willing to help you out. m 780-332-4005 ext. 0.

TD SUMMER READING PROGRAM Manning Library

BLOCK PART Y PROGRAM

Available ongoing, for Northern Sunrise County and Village of Nampa residents. The kits aim to inspire and empower purposeful living and community connection to combat the negative effects of social isolation. Kits include a selection of local and regional resources, mindful activities and promotional material intended to foster meaningful connection.

To obtain a kit or for more information, please call 780-625-3287

2022 YARD OF THE MONTH CONTEST June, July & August Town of Grimshaw

Let the friendly competition begin! All monthly entries must be received by the 10th of each month by filling out a form at the Grimshaw town office. All JUST IN CASE PROGRAM judging will be completed by the Start preparing the documents 15th of each month and winner and information you will need will be announced to the public. in case you or a family member All entries must be within the has a sudden death emergency.

Town of Grimshaw. No property The folder holds no documents; instead, it lists where to find your may win more than once per year. All entries will be judged important documents. Supplies solely on the exterior appearance and instruction provided free of of the property and front yard as charge. One-on-one sessions viewed from the street. Winners will be offered by appointment, will receive a gift basket and or you can request a copy of the a photo of their front yard will documentation to fill out on your own. For more information, or to book an be displayed on the Town of appointment, please call 780-625-3287 Grimshaw’s Facebook page.

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COMMUNIT Y PANTRY PROGRAM

Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Community Services has food collection bins at their local office spaces to assist with collecting and dispersing non-perishable goods to individuals and families in need. If you need assistance, please contact your local office.

Cadotte Lake: 780-629-2477 Nampa:780-322-3954 St. Isidore: 780-624-8071 General Inquiries: 780-625-3287

BAY TEX ENERGY CENTRE INDOOR TRACK Open daily from 7am to 10pm Baytex Energy Centre, Peace River

JR. LIFEGUARD PROGRAMS Peace Regional Pool

The pool offers multiple programs for children who have completed lessons or are more advanced swimmers and are considering becoming a lifeguard.

Register here: https://app.bookking.ca/ peaceriverpub/courses/index.asp KID SWIMMING LESSONS Peace Regional Pool

LEARN TO SPELL ~ IN PERSON By appointment Vision Learning Centre, Peace River

One-on-one learning at the learner’s pace. Learn how to decode words and spell like a pro. $5 per hour or 12 lessons for $50.

visionlearningcentre.com

Register here: https://app.bookking.ca/ peaceriverpub/courses/index.asp

WEEKLY

HISTORIC WALKING TOURS IN PEACE RIVER Sundays in July at 2pm

Join us for a variety of guided historic walking tours that explore the stories, people and businesses of Peace River. Weather permitting.

RESUME HELP ~ IN PERSON PUBLIC ROLLER SKATING By appointment Sundays from 3pm to 4:30pm Vision Learning Centre, Peace River Free help for community members Baytex Energy Centre, Peace River

looking to update their resumes or Drop-in fee applies. Space is apply for jobs. Call us at 780-624- limited. We operate on a first4220 to schedule an appointment. come, first-serve basis with sign-in 15 minutes prior to a program visionlearningcentre.com start. Only non-marking shoes permitted. m 780-624-3204 ONE CLICK AT A TIME ~

COMPUTER HELP ~ IN PERSON By appointment Vision Learning Centre, Peace River

crafts, games, team building, snacks and more!

DROP-IN PICKLEBALL Tuesdays from 9am to 11pm Thursdays from 9am to 11am Sundays from 9am to 11am Baytex Energy Centre, Peace River

ADULT FLOOR HOCKEY (18+) Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Baytex Energy Centre, Peace River

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Tuesdays in May Fairview Public Library

DROP-IN SOCCER Tuesdays from 8pm to 10pm Fridays from 8pm to 10pm Baytex Energy Centre, Peace River

Kid swimming lessons are provided for children aged 6 months old and up. We offer classes on Saturdays or during the RHYME TIME weekday.

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$2 (punch cards available).

Only non-marking shoes permitted. ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS Peace Regional Pool Track changes direction daily!

Our adult swim program is perfect m 780-624-3204 for all swim levels. We offer LEARN GOOGLE DOCS AND both beginner classes for adults who don’t know how to swim as DRIVE ~ IN PERSON well as provide technique and By appointment fine tuning of strokes for those Vision Learning Centre, Peace River who are experienced swimmers.

Approximately 8 hours of class Register here: https://app.bookking.ca/ time. $50. Learn the basics of peaceriverpub/courses/index.asp Google Drive and Google Docs.

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DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL Mondays from 7pm to 9pm Sundays from 3pm to 5pm Baytex Energy Centre, Peace River

For ages 6mos to 2yrs. Come for songs, rhymes & playing together.

Call 780-835-2613 to sign up!

EVERYONE WELCOME MULTISPORT (ALL AGES) Tuesdays from 12pm to 1pm Thursdays from 12pm to 1pm Fridays from 3pm to 5pm Saturdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm Sundays from 12:30pm to 2:30pm Baytex Energy Centre, Peace River

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DROP-IN BADMINTON Wednesdays from 9am to 11am Sundays from 12pm to 2pm Baytex Energy Centre, Peace River

Drop-in fee applies. Space is limited. We operate on a firstDrop-in fee applies. Space is come, first-serve basis with signlimited. We operate on a firstin 15 minutes prior to a program come, first-serve basis with sign-in start. Only non-marking shoes 15 minutes prior to a program permitted. m 780-624-3204 start. Only non-marking shoes permitted. m 780-624-3204 DROP-IN BASKETBALL

KAISER AND COFFEE Tuesdays and Fridays at 2pm Seniors’ Star Centre, Manning

All seniors welcome!

YOUTH FLOOR HOCKEY *Unsupervised/facilitated*

Tuesdays from 4pm to 6pm Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm Baytex Energy Centre, Peace River

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YOUTH NIGHTS Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm Mamowintowin Hall, Cadotte Lake

A one-on-one beginner’s guide for how to use computers with ease. Drop-in fee applies. Space is Join Cadotte Lake Community This 7-lesson class covers the very limited. We operate on a firstcome, first-serve basis with sign-in Services and Woodland Cree First basics. $30. visionlearningcentre.com Nation for youth nights. Sports, 15 minutes prior to a program

Thursdays from 8:30pm to 10:30pm Fridays from 8pm to 10pm Saturdays from 12:30pm to 2:30pm Baytex Energy Centre, Peace River

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TEEN BOOK AND MOVIE NIGHT Last Saturday of the month from 1:30pm to 3:30pm Manning Library Register for free by emailing librarian@manninglibrary.com or call 780-836-3054

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MAY NERF WAR ~ NO SCHOOL DAYS May 2 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm Mile Zero Regional Multiplex

$2 drop-in fee. For children ages 7-14. Bring your own Nerf gun and clean indoor footwear.

Protective eyewear and standard bullets will be provided. Parents must sign one-time waiver.

UNDERSTANDING OUR EMOTIONS May 5 from 2pm to 4pm St. Isidore Cultural Centre

Gain an understanding of emotions and how to manage them with this free presentation by Stepping Up. Light refreshments provided.

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APPY HOUR May 5 from 7pm For more information, please call Misty Nampa Seniors’ Drop In Centre For adults 18+. Join us for an at 780-332-4005 ext. 4. evening of making and tasting KIDS DINNER CLUB May 2 from 1:45pm to 6pm Belle Petroleum Centre

appetizers. Limited spots available. Please pre-register. m 780-322-3954

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY May 7 from 11am to 2pm Peace River Municipal Library

Free comics, fun activities and games.

NORTHERN LIGHTS COUNTRY MARKET ~ MOTHER’S DAY MARKET May 7 from 11am to 2pm Manning Elks Hall SPRING SHORTCAKE TEA AND BAKE SALE May 7 from 2pm to 4pm St. Paul’s United Church, Fairview

MOTHER’S DAY GOURMET DINNER Kids come to cook with a red seal MANNING FARMERS’ MARKET May 7 Tapas Room Restaurant, Peace River chef, then serve their family their May 6 from 10am to 1pm $39 masterpiece at 5pm in the Tapas Manning Legion 780-624-8318 | events@bpcentre.ca Room Restaurant. $60.

780-624-8318 | events@bpcentre.ca SENIOR COFFEE MORNING May 3 from 10am to 11am Farmers Restaurant, Nampa

HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO May 6 from 3pm to 8pm May 7 from 9am to 3pm Dunvegan Inn & Suites Banquet Room

Stop in for a free cup of coffee Over 20 exhibitors or tea and reconnect with your neighbours. Sponsored by Nampa NERF WARS FCSS. m 780-322-3954

May 6 from 4:45pm to 6pm FAIRVIEW FARMERS MARKET Peace River Municipal Library For ages 9+. Registration required May 4 from 4pm to 8pm per session. Waiver is required.

Fairview Legion Hall 100% locally made, baked and grown.

Adults are welcome. Use one of our Nerf guns or bring your own!

LIFE IN COLOUR May 4 from 7pm to 8pm McKinney Hall, Three Creeks

SIP & SHOP May 6 Belle Petroleum Centre 780-624-8318 | events@bpcentre.ca

fb.com/fairviewabfarmersmarket

Join us for a relaxing evening of colouring, conversations and a warm cup of coffee or tea.

Supplies included. In celebration of Mental Health Week. Join Nampa/Northern Sunrise County FCSS to learn about the importance of self care while tapping into your creative side.

To register or for more information, call 780-625-3287.

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ADULT SPRING SIGN WORKSHOP May 6 from 6pm to 8pm Mamowintowin Hall, Cadotte Lake

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH May 8 from 10am to 2pm Tapas Room Restaurant, Peace River

$39

780-624-8318 | events@bpcentre.ca LITTLE ADVENTURERS: GONE BUGGY May 9 from 10am to 11:30am Nampa FCSS Office

For ages 0-5 and their parents/ guardians. Please join us for themed crafts, games and snacks.

Parent/guardian supervision required. Limited spaces. Please pre-register. m 780-322-3954.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH May 9 from 12pm to 2pm Mamowintowin Hall, Cadotte Lake

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a homecooked brunch. Limited seats available. Please pre-register. m 780-629-2477

education, resources, giveaways and door prizes. In partnership with KTC Health, Woodland Cree Health, Lubicon Lake Health, and Nampa/Northern Sunrise County FCSS. Elizabeth m 780-629-8963.

YOUTH HIGH FITNESS May 10 at 7pm St. Isidore Cultural Centre

For ages 9-15. Join us for an hour of high fitness with Renee Mussio.

Limited spaces available. Please pre-register. m 780-624-8071

KIDS EXPLORERS May 11 from 4pm to 6pm Mamowintowin Hall, Cadotte Lake

Join us for themed crafts and interactive activities while building relationships with your peers. Limited space. Please preregister. m 780-629-2477

GAME ON! May 11 from 5:30pm to 8pm Peace River Municipal Library

Drop in for gaming fun. All ages are welcome. No registration required. Switch consoles and games provided for event.

APPRECIATION BARBECUE May 12 from 11:30am to 1:30pm Mile Zero Regional Multiplex

In recognition of Alberta Crime Prevention Week, Municipal Government Day and Public Works Week. Sponsored by the Town of Grimshaw. Open to everyone!

Grimshaw Community Services m 780-332-4005 ext. 03

PAINT NIGHT May 12 from 6pm to 9pm Tapas Room Restaurant, Peace River

Admission includes a 6oz glass of wine, a taste of tapas and two hours of instruction on painting.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR $40.

Make a custom sign to celebrate spring. Supplies and instruction provided. Limited spaces available. May 10 from 10am to 2pm Please pre-register.

Mamowintowin Hall, Cadotte Lake m 780-629-2477 Gain knowledge from local and regional service providers for a healthier lifestyle. Free BBQ lunch, health screenings, mental health

780-624-8318 | events@bpcentre.ca MOTHER’S DAY VISION BOARD WORKSHOP May 12, 19 and 26 (3 sessions) from

PEACE RIVER VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE OPENS FOR THE SEASON Three sessions: boost selfFor children ages 0-5 and their May 23 esteem, set goals and discuss healthy relationships. For parents/ parents and guardians. Join us for Peace River NAR Station guardians and their teen (ages 12- themed crafts, games, snacks and m 780-624-4261

4pm to 6pm Peace River Municipal Library

18). Build a stronger parent-teen relationship. Supplies included.

Register with the Peace River Municipal Library to attend.

prmlibrary.ab.ca

PEACE RIVER FARMERS’ MARKET May 14 from 10am to 2pm West Hill Industrial Plaza (8002 102 Ave.) peaceriveragsociety.com Tracy m 780-274-0536 LEARN TO DRAW May 14 from 1pm to 3pm Peace River Library

Drop in drawing club. Ages 14+.

Learn classic drawing techniques. m 780-624-4076

LA PETITE ECOLE May 18 at 10am St. Isidore Cultural Centre

a presentation from AHS Health Promotions on park and sun safety. VICTORIA DAY Please pre-register.

FREE PUBLIC SWIM m 780-624-8071 May 23 from 1pm to 3pm

LEGO NIGHT May 18 from 6pm to 7:30pm Grimshaw

Bring your lego and spend the evening building with friends.

Snacks provided. All ages welcome. To register, please call Misty

ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE NIGHT May 14 Mighty Peace Golf Club mightypeacegolf.com SENIOR COFFEE MORNING May 17 from 10am to 11am Farmers Restaurant, Nampa

Stop in for a free cup of coffee or tea and reconnect with your neighbours. Sponsored by Nampa FCSS. m 780-322-3954

ELDERS OUTING: BOWLING AND LUNCH May 17 from 12pm to 4pm Board the van at 11am at Mamowintowin Hall, Cadotte Lake

Enjoy an outing to Tapped Out Gaming and Entertainment to eat lunch and bowl for the afternoon.

No fee to attend. To register or for

more information, please call 780-6292477

Everyone is welcome to attend! m 780-332-4010

KIDS EXPLORERS May 25 from 4pm to 6pm Mamowintowin Hall, Cadotte Lake

Join us for themed crafts and interactive activities while building relationships with your MANNING FARMERS’ MARKET peers. Limited space. Please preMay 20 from 10am to 1pm register. m 780-629-2477

at 780-332-4005 ext. 4.

Manning Legion

“BEYOND WORLDS” EXHIBIT OPENING May 21 MUSIC IN THE PARK & COMMUNIT Y TAILGATE SALE/ Peace River Museum, Archives and Mackenzie Centre FLEA MARKET Exhibit created by the Canadian May 14 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm Language Museum. This exhibit Hemstock Park, Fairview

BYO lawn chairs. Weather permitting. No charge for the tailgate sale. BYO tables. m 780-835-5461

Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool

LEGO NIGHT May 25 from 6pm to 7:30pm Grimshaw

Bring your lego and spend the evening building with friends.

Snacks provided. All ages welcome. To register, please call Misty

at 780-332-4005 ext. 4.

explores Indigenous languages and how they will be documented. PARK PALS m 780-624-4261 May 26 from 1pm to 2:30pm

RAINBOW CLUB – GENDER SEXUALIT Y ALLIANCE May 21 from 11am to 1pm Peace River Municipal Library

A public GSA for ages 12 and up.

No registration required.

END OF STEEL MUSEUM OPENS May 23 to September 30, 2022 Hours: 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday NERF WAR ~ NO SCHOOL DAYS May 23 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm Mile Zero Regional Multiplex

PAINT NIGHT May 26 from 6pm to 9pm Tapas Room Restaurant, Peace River

Admission includes a 6oz glass of wine, a taste of tapas and two hours of instruction on painting. $40.

780-624-8318 | events@bpcentre.ca NORTHERN LIGHTS COUNTRY MARKET ~ CRITTER AND CRAFT SALE May 27 from 4pm to 8pm Manning Elks Hall LATE NIGHT SWIMMING May 27 from 9pm to 10pm Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool m 780-332-4010

THE UNCONVENTIONAL MEDIUM May 27 Belle Petroleum Centre 780-624-8318 | events@bpcentre.ca MIGHT Y PEACE PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION OILMEN’S GOLF TOURNAMENT May 27 & 28 Mighty Peace Golf Club mightypeacegolf.com

McKinney Hall Playground, Three Creeks DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS For ages 0-5 and parents/ WITH ZEPHANIE guardians. Join us at the May 28 from 11am to 4pm playground for outdoor family Peace River Municipal Library fun! Crafts, activities and snacks provided. Please pre-register. m 780-625-3287

BIKE RODEO May 26 at 5:30pm Nampa Complex Parking Lot

For children in K-6. Bring your bike or scooter and helmet to learn all about helmet and road safety. Hot dogs and refreshments on-site. m 780-322-3954.

For any level player. We provide dice, books, campaign and an optional pre-made character sheet. Join a versatile campaign for all ages and play abilities.

prmlibrary.ab.ca

ART OF PYROGRAPHY May 28 from 1pm to 3pm Nampa FCSS Office

For ages 11+. Learn how to wood burn and take your completed project home afterwards.

BOARD GAME NIGHT AT THE Instruction and supplies provided $2 drop-in fee. For children ages 7-14. Bring your own Nerf gun and LIBRARY at no cost. To register or for more clean indoor footwear. Protective May 26 from 5pm to 7:30pm info, please call 780-322-3954. eyewear and standard bullets Peace River Municipal Library will be provided. Parents must Bring your friends or make some 2-BALL SCRAMBLE sign one-time waiver. For more new ones! Snacks and drinks May 28 information, please call Misty at 780generously donated by Mint Condy Meadows Golf Course, Manning Health and Drugs.

332-4005 ext. 4.

Hosted by Victim Services in partnership with the Manning Golf Tournament Committee.

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Date subject to change, please visit condymeadows.ca for the most up-to-date information.

LEARN TO DRAW May 28 from 1pm to 3pm Peace River Library

Drop in drawing club. Ages 14+.

Learn classic drawing techniques. m 780-624-4076

PAT’S CREEK GUIDED WALK May 28 Peace River

Join Norm Brownlee as he shares his knowledge on this walk.

Walk starts at the Peace River Fairgrounds at 2pm, weather permitting.

NERF WARS June 3 from 4:45pm to 6pm Peace River Municipal Library

For ages 9+. Registration required per session. Waiver is required.

Adults are welcome. Use one of our Nerf guns or bring your own!

LEGO NIGHT June 8 from 6pm to 7:30pm Grimshaw

Bring your lego & spend the evening building with friends.

Snacks provided. All ages welcome.

Misty m 780-332-4005 ext. 4

SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA June 12 from 11am to 4pm Belle Petroleum Centre

Local vendor market. New vendors welcome. Admission is free!

780-624-8318 | events@bpcentre.ca

NORTHERN LIGHTS COUNTRY MARKET June 4 from 11am to 2pm Manning Elks Hall

LITTLE ADVENTURERS: MANNING FARMERS’ MARKET FARM FRENZY June 10 from 10am to 1pm June 13 from 10am to 11:30am Manning Legion Nampa FCSS Office

BELLE’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY PARKING LOT PART Y June 4 Belle Petroleum Centre, Peace River 780-624-8318 | events@bpcentre.ca

SIMON KEMPSTON June 10 Belle Petroleum Centre 780-624-8318 | events@bpcentre.ca

County for a free pancake

family activities and more.

For ages 0-5 and their parents/ guardians. Please join us for farm-themed crafts, games and snacks. Parent/guardian supervision required. Limited spaces. Please pre-register. m 780-322-3954

LATE NIGHT SWIMMING CELEBRATE SENIORS SUPPER June 10 from 9pm to 10pm PEACE RIVER Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool SENIOR COFFEE MORNING June 4 at 4:30pm FARMERS’ MARKET June 14 from 10am to 11am m 780-332-4010 McKinney Hall, Three Creeks May 28 from 10am to 2pm Farmers Restaurant, Nampa Supper at 5:30pm. All ages West Hill Industrial Plaza (8002 102 Ave.) welcome. Please call 780-618-4871 PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION Stop in for a free cup of coffee peaceriveragsociety.com or tea & reconnect with your 4-BALL to RSVP. Tracy m 780-274-0536 neighbours. Sponsored by Nampa June 10 & 11 Condy Meadows Golf Course, Manning FCSS. m 780-322-3954 NERF WAR KIDS CRAFT NIGHT Hosted by the Manning ~ NO SCHOOL DAYS May 30 KIDS EXPLORERS Petroleum Association. Date June 6 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm Grimshaw June 15 from 4pm to 6pm subject to change, please visit Mile Zero Regional Multiplex For ages 5-10. condymeadows.ca for the most Mamowintowin Hall, Cadotte Lake $2 drop-in fee. For children ages Please call 780-332-4005 ext. 4 to Join us for themed crafts & 7-14. Bring your own Nerf gun and up-to-date information. interactive activities while register. clean indoor footwear. Protective PEACE RIVER FARMERS’ building relationships with your eyewear and standard bullets will peers. Limited space. Please preMARKET BIKE RODEO be provided. Parents must sign register. m 780-629-2477 June 11 from 10am to 2pm May 30 at 5:30pm one-time waiver.

West Hill Industrial Plaza (8002 102 Ave.) St. Isidore Fire Hall Parking Lot Misty m 780-332-4005 ext. 4 FAIRVIEW FARMERS MARKET For children in K-6. Bring your bike peaceriveragsociety.com June 15 from 4pm to 8pm or scooter and helmet to learn all KIDS DINNER CLUB Tracy m 780-274-0536 about helmet and road safety. Hot June 6 from 1:45pm to 6pm Fairview Legion Hall dogs and refreshments on-site.

100% locally made, baked & JUNIOR RODEO Belle Petroleum Centre grown. m 780-624-8071.

Kids come to cook with a red seal June 11 fb.com/fairviewabfarmersmarket chef, then serve their family their Lac Cardinal Sports Grounds KIDS CRAFT NIGHT masterpiece at 5pm in the Tapas Open to youth ages 4-15. No TAI CHI IN THE PARK May 31 Room Restaurant. $60. memberships. Buckles for all June 15 from 7pm to 8pm Grimshaw 780-624-8318 | events@bpcentre.ca events. northpeacestampede.com For ages 5-10.

Cecil Thompson Park Join us for a free hour of Tai Chi Please call 780-332-4005 ext. 4 to SENIOR WEEK PANCAKE NAMPA FARMERS DAY with Jeff McCann. All ages and register.

BREAKFAST June 11 from 12pm to 4pm abilities welcome. Refreshments June 7 from 8:30am to 11am Mill Brown Park on-site. To register or for more Join us for bouncy castles, glitter Nampa Senior Drop In Centre information, please call 780-625-3287 tattoos, slushies, cotton candy, Join Nampa/Northern Sunrise

JUNE

MANNING FARMERS’ MARKET breakfast in celebration of Seniors m 780-322-3954 Week. m 780-625-3287 June 3 from 10am to 1pm Manning Legion 78

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KIDS CRAFT NIGHT June 15 Grimshaw

For ages 5-10. m 780-332-4005 ext. 4 to register

PARK PALS June 16 from 1pm to 3pm Marie Reine Cultural Centre

For ages 0-5 and parents/ guardians. Join us at the playground for outdoor family fun! Crafts, activities and snacks provided. Please pre-register. m 780-625-3287

ALBERTA 55 PLUS 2022 SUMMER GAMES June 16 to 19 Various Peace Region Locations peaceregion55plusgames.ca

LADIES 4-BALL SCRAMBLE June 18 Condy Meadows Golf Course, Manning Hosted by Ladies League Date subject to change, please visit condymeadows.ca for the most up-to-date information.

NORTHERN LIGHTS COUNTRY MARKET ~ FATHER’S DAY MARKET June 18 from 11am to 2pm Manning Elks Hall

LEGO NIGHT June 22 from 6pm to 7:30pm Grimshaw

Bring your lego and spend the evening building with friends.

Snacks provided. All ages welcome.

Misty m 780-332-4005 ext. 4

BOARD GAME NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY June 23 from 5pm to 7:30pm Peace River Municipal Library Bring your friends or make some new ones! Snacks and drinks generously donated by Mint Health and Drugs.

COMMUNIT Y STORY WALK® June 20-24 from 10am to 4pm daily MANNING FARMERS’ MARKET Cecil Thompson Park June 17 from 10am to 1pm A StoryWalk® is an opportunity for children to experience reading MANNING FARMERS’ MARKET Manning Legion June 24 from 10am to 1pm a book while also getting active in nature. StoryWalks® promote Manning Legion 55 PLUS SUMMER literacy, outdoor activity and GAMES GOLF community involvement. Follow LATE NIGHT SWIMMING June 17 & 18 the path and posterboards leading June 24 from 9pm to 10pm Mighty Peace Golf Club from the Bouncy Pillow around the Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool mightypeacegolf.com park. m 780-625-3287 m 780-332-4010 ELTON JOHN MOBILE HEALTH CLINIC FLEA MARKET TRIBUTE NIGHT June 21 from 11:45am to 1:30pm June 25 from 9am to 3pm June 17 Café du Coin, St. Isidore McKinney Hall, Three Creeks Mighty Peace Golf Club Join Alberta Health Services Drop in to shop or book a table! mightypeacegolf.com Health Promotions for an NORTH COUNTRY FAIR June 17 to 19 Driftpile Valley

Great music, rustic camping and a beautiful boreal forest venue wrapped in the Driftpile river.

Delicious food, craft vendors, workshops and children’s activities. The Solstice sun barely sets, and the music plays on until dawn. Bring a friend or find one here. northcountryfair.ca

SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA June 18 Belle Petroleum Centre

$15 per table.

Bobi m 780-618-4871

afternoon of learning. AHS will be at the Café du Coin with the screening van and will have PEACE RIVER FARMERS’ resources on screening procedures MARKET and general health and wellness June 25 from 10am to 2pm tips. m 780-624-8071

SUMMER SOLSTICE FREE SWIM June 21 from 7pm to 9pm Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS WITH ZEPHANIE Sponsored by the Town of Grimshaw. The longest day of play June 25 from 11am to 4pm Peace River Municipal Library is an opportunity for Grimshaw to raise awareness about the benefits of physical activity. m 780-332-4010

NORTHERN SUNRISE

RAINBOW CLUB – GENDER SEXUALIT Y ALLIANCE June 18 from 11am to 1pm Peace River Municipal Library

A public GSA for ages 12 and up.

No registration required.

For any level player. We provide dice, books, campaign and an optional pre-made character sheet. Join a versatile campaign for all ages and play abilities.

Everyone is welcome! Sponsored by the Town of Grimshaw. m 780-323-4010

SENIOR COFFEE MORNING June 28 from 10am to 11am Farmers Restaurant, Nampa

Stop in for a free cup of coffee or tea and reconnect with your neighbours. Sponsored by Nampa FCSS. m 780-322-3954

KIDS EXPLORERS June 29 from 4pm to 6pm Mamowintowin Hall, Cadotte Lake

Join us for themed crafts and interactive activities while building relationships with your peers. Limited space. Please preregister. m 780-629-2477

NERF WAR ~ NO SCHOOL DAYS June 30 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm Mile Zero Regional Multiplex

$2 drop-in fee. For children ages 7-14. Bring your own Nerf gun and clean indoor footwear.

Protective eyewear and standard bullets will be provided. Parents must sign one-time waiver.

For more information, please call Misty at 780-332-4005 ext. 4.

JULY CANADA DAY! July 1 CANADA DAY BREAKFAST July 1 from 8:30am to 11am End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek 587-600-9210 or 780-494-3522

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION July 1 from 1pm to 4pm MUSIC IN THE PARK & Mile Zero Regional Multiplex, June 22 from 4pm to 8pm COMMUNIT Y TAILGATE SALE/ Grimshaw Cecil Thompson Park Bouncy houses, stilt walker, food FLEA MARKET Celebrate Canada Day with free trucks, games and so much more!

June 25 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm BBQ, popcorn, glitter tattoos, face Hemstock Park, Fairview painting, bouncy castles, musical

Local vendor market. New vendors COUNT Y CANADA DAY welcome. Admission is free!

CELEBRATION

780-624-8318 | events@bpcentre.ca

West Hill Industrial Plaza (8002 102 Ave.) peaceriveragsociety.com Tracy m 780-274-0536

SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER FREE PUBLIC SWIM June 25 from 2pm to 5pm Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool

performances and more. m 780-624-0013

prmlibrary.ab.ca

BYO lawn chairs. Weather permitting. No charge for the tailgate sale. BYO tables. m 780-835-5461

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MANNING FARMERS’ MARKET clean indoor footwear. Protective MANNING FARMERS’ MARKET Parent/guardian supervision required. Limited spaces. Please eyewear and standard bullets will July 15 from 10am to 1pm July 1 from 10am to 1pm pre-register. be provided.

Parents must sign Manning Legion Manning Legion one-time waiver. m 780-322-3954.

For more information, please call Misty KIDS EXPLORERS CANADA DAY FREE SWIM FAIRVIEW FARMERS MARKET at 780-332-4005 ext. 4.

July 1 from 1pm to 4pm July 15 from 4pm to 6pm July 20 from 4pm to 7pm Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool Mamowintowin Hall, Cadotte Lake HOCKEY CHALLENGE Fairview Legion Hall Join us for themed crafts and July 7 from 5pm to 7pm 100% locally made, baked and interactive activities while “KEEPING IT UNIFORM” grown.

St. Isidore Community Skating Rink building relationships with your EXHIBIT OPENING Test your hockey skills with fb.com/fairviewabfarmersmarket peers.

Limited space.

Please preJuly 1 an evening of hockey-themed register. m 780-629-2477 Peace River Museum, Archives and challenges. BBQ supper and NERF WAR ~ NO SCHOOL Mackenzie Centre To refreshments will be provided.

DAYS PAT’S CREEK GUIDED WALK A look at uniforms worn in Peace register or for more info, please call 780- July 16 July 21 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm River throughout the years.

624-8071.

Mile Zero Regional Multiplex Peace River m 780-624-4261 Join Norm Brownlee as he shares

MOM’S NIGHT OUT July 5 from 7pm to 8pm Lift Fitness

MANNING FARMERS’ MARKET his knowledge on this walk.

Walk starts at the Peace River July 8 from 10am to 1pm Fairgrounds at 2pm, weather Manning Legion permitting.

Enjoy a free hour of bungee fitness, courtesy of St. Isidore Community Services. To register or

LATE NIGHT SWIMMING July 8 from 9pm to 10pm for more info, please call 780-624-8071. Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool m 780-332-4010 BEAT THE HEAT SUMMER TEA FREE PUBLIC SWIM July 9 July 6 from 2pm to 5pm Historical NAR Train Station, Peace River Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool

MUSIC IN THE PARK & COMMUNIT Y TAILGATE SALE/ FLEA MARKET June 16 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm Hemstock Park, Fairview

BYO lawn chairs. Weather permitting. No charge for the tailgate sale. BYO tables. m 780-835-5461

Everyone is welcome! Bring your family and friends and join in the fun! Sponsored by the Town of Grimshaw. m 780-332-4010

We have a variety of tea and baked goodies. Tickets must be purchased in advance. m 780-624-4261

FAIRVIEW FARMERS MARKET July 6 from 4pm to 7pm Fairview Legion Hall fb.com/fairviewabfarmersmarket

PEACE RIVER FARMERS’ MARKET July 9 from 10am to 2pm West Hill Industrial Plaza (8002 102 Ave.) COMMUNIT Y STORY WALK® July 18 to 22 from 10am to 4pm daily peaceriveragsociety.com Cecil Thompson Park Tracy m 780-274-0536

KIDS EXPLORERS July 6 from 4pm to 6pm Mamowintowin Hall, Cadotte Lake

SENIOR COFFEE MORNING July 12 from 10am to 11am Farmers Restaurant, Nampa

100% locally made, baked and grown.

Join us for themed crafts and interactive activities while building relationships with your peers. Limited space. Please preregister. m 780-629-2477

NERF WAR ~ NO SCHOOL DAYS July 7 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm Mile Zero Regional Multiplex

Stop in for a free cup of coffee or tea and reconnect with your neighbours. Sponsored by Nampa FCSS. m 780-322-3954

FAIRVIEW FARMERS MARKET July 13 from 4pm to 7pm Fairview Legion Hall

100% locally made, baked & grown.

fb.com/fairviewabfarmersmarket $2 drop-in fee. For children ages 7-14. Bring your own Nerf gun and

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NORTHERN LIGHTS COUNTRY MARKET July 17 from 4pm to 8pm Manning Elks Hall

A StoryWalk® is an opportunity for children to experience reading a book while also getting active in nature. StoryWalks® promote literacy, outdoor activity and community involvement. Follow the path and posterboards leading from the Bouncy Pillow around the park. m 780-625-3287

LITTLE ADVENTURERS: BUBBLE BUSTERS July 18 from 1pm to 3pm Mill Brown Park

$2 drop-in fee. For children ages 7-14. Bring your own Nerf gun and clean indoor footwear.

Protective eyewear and standard bullets will be provided. Parents must sign one-time waiver.

For more information, please call Misty at 780-332-4005 ext. 4.

MANNING FARMERS’ MARKET July 22 from 10am to 1pm Manning Legion 70TH ANNIVERSARY MANNING RODEO July 22 to 24 Battle River Rodeo Grounds battleriveragsociety.ca

PEACE RIVER FARMERS’ MARKET July 23 from 10am to 2pm West Hill Industrial Plaza (8002 102 Ave.) peaceriveragsociety.com Tracy m 780-274-0536 SUMMER TEA July 23 Historical NAR Train Station, Peace River

We have a variety of tea and baked goodies. Tickets must be purchased in advance. m 780-624-4261

SCOOPS ‘N’ SCORES July 25 from 1pm to 3pm For ages 0-5 and their parents/ guardians. Please join us for farm- Marie Reine Sports Court themed crafts, games and snacks.

Join us for an afternoon of

shooting hoops and ice cream sundaes! m 780-322-3954

SENIOR COFFEE MORNING July 26 from 10am to 11am Farmers Restaurant, Nampa

Stop in for a free cup of coffee or tea and reconnect with your neighbours. Sponsored by Nampa FCSS. m 780-322-3954

FRESH AIR CINEMA July 26 Gates open: 5pm. Movie starts: 6:30pm Peace River Agricultural Grounds

Join us for a night of reel family fun. Entry into the movie is free.

Concessions and portapotties on site. Brought to you by Northern Sunrise County and the Town of Peace River. More details to follow. To register, visit peaceriver. ca/registration. m 780-625-3287

FAIRVIEW FARMERS MARKET July 27 from 4pm to 7pm Fairview Legion Hall 100% locally made, baked and grown.

NORTHERN LIGHTS COUNTRY MARKET July 29 from 4pm to 8pm Manning Elks Hall LATE NIGHT SWIMMING July 29 from 9pm to 10pm Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool m 780-332-4010

Tournament Committee. Two-day event. Lots of prizes and sponsors.

Date subject to change, please visit condymeadows.ca for the most up-to-date information.

AUGUST HERITAGE DAY August 1 from 8:30am to 5pm End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

Pioneer events m 587-600-9210 or 780-494-3522

LITTLE ADVENTURERS: ICE CREAM CRAZY PEACE RIVER ART CLUB August 4 from 1pm to 3pm SUMMER SHOW “THE RIVER” Cecil Thompson Park July 27 to August 24 For ages 0-5 and their parents/ Peace River Municipal Library Art Gallery guardians. Please join us for ice

PARK PALS July 28 from 1pm to 3pm St. Isidore Playground

For ages 0-5 and parents/ guardians. Join us at the playground for outdoor family fun! Crafts, activities and snacks provided. Please pre-register. m 780-625-3287

THE KICKIN CACTUS FUTURIT Y & DERBY July 28 – August 1 Whitelaw, AB

Join us for our 2nd Jump & Jam and Fresh Air Market. Enjoy live music, bouncy castles, glitter tattoos and an outdoor farmers market. Open Air Market vendors can book a table by calling 780625-3288. m 780-625-3287.

2-PERSON, 4-BALL SCRAMBLE COMMUNIT Y STORY WALK® July 30 & 31 August 15 to 19 from 10am to 4pm daily Condy Meadows Golf Course, Manning Cecil Thompson Park Hosted by the Manning Golf

fb.com/fairviewabfarmersmarket

Opening reception on July 28 from 5pm to 7pm. View painting, photography, pottery and multimedia artworks by Peace River and Area artists with “The River” theme.

JUMP & JAM August 13 from 11am to 3pm Cecil Thompson Park

cream-themed crafts, games and snacks. Parent/guardian supervision required. Limited spaces. Please pre-register. To

A StoryWalk® is an opportunity for children to experience reading a book while also getting active in nature. StoryWalks® promote literacy, outdoor activity and community involvement. Follow the path and posterboards leading from the Bouncy Pillow around the park. m 780-625-3287

PARK PALS August 18 from 1pm to 3pm Harmon Valley Park

For ages 0-5 and parents/ guardians. Join us at the playground for outdoor family fun! Crafts, activities and snacks provided. Please pre-register. m 780-625-3287

PADDLE THE PEACE August 20

Organized by the County of Northern Lights, Northern Sunrise County, the Town of Peace River and the MD of Peace.

register or for more information call 780- fb.com/paddlethepeace 322-3954.

FREE CLOSING SWIM NORTH PEACE STAMPEDE August 20 from 2pm to 4pm August 5 to 7 Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool Lac Cardinal Sports Grounds Everyone is invited.

Pro Rodeo, chuckwagons, m 780-332-4010 midway and more

ROCKIN’ THE GREENS GOLF TOURNAMENT August 6 Mighty Peace Golf Club mightypeacegolf.com

SENIOR COFFEE MORNING August 9 from 10am to 11am MANNING FARMERS’ MARKET Farmers Restaurant, Nampa Stop in for a free cup of coffee July 29 from 10am to 1pm or tea and reconnect with your Manning Legion

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SPLISH ‘N’ SPLASH August 22 from 1pm to 3pm Marie Reine Sports Court

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SENIOR COFFEE MORNING August 23 from 10am to 11am Farmers Restaurant, Nampa

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FRESH AIR CINEMA August 26 Gates open: 5pm.

Movie starts: 6:30pm Location TBA

Join us for a night of reel family fun. Entry into the movie is free.

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SENIORS FAIR August 31 Mile Zero Regional Multiplex, Grimshaw More info to come

SEPTEMBER HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL September 10 Main Street Grimshaw

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