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Centennial Park concert series plays on

Centennial Park concert series plays on

Eight concerts booked for Thursday evenings in the park this July and August
North Peace Spinners & Weavers celebrate 45 years

North Peace Spinners & Weavers celebrate 45 years

Started in 1977 by a very small group of ladies, the guild remains true to its origins some 45 years later, and is looking for new members to carry on the tradition.
Fort St. John museum news

Fort St. John museum news

Spring is always a whirlwind of class visits for tours, scavenger hunts, and programs. It’s been wonderful to share our regional and natural history with students once again.
Fort St. John artist's bronze 'Couch Monster' sculpture installed outside Art Gallery of Ontario

Fort St. John artist's bronze 'Couch Monster' sculpture installed outside Art Gallery of Ontario

Brian Jungen, of European and Dane-zaa heritage, says he was inspired by the story of Jumbo, a captive circus elephant killed in 1885 by a train in St. Thomas, Ontario.
East Coast art form beginning to make its way west

East Coast art form beginning to make its way west

New way of expression, rug-hooking is gaining in popularity
Fort St. John's annual Chili Bowl Bash celebrates 15 years

Fort St. John's annual Chili Bowl Bash celebrates 15 years

Mother Nature pushes event indoors
First Nation documentary examines impacts of Williston reservoir

First Nation documentary examines impacts of Williston reservoir

‘The Scattering of Man’ tells story of the Tsay Key Dene after the building of the W.A.C Bennett Dam in the 1960s
Local teen takes first place at provincial arts fest

Local teen takes first place at provincial arts fest

Geneva Iten has been playing music since she was three
Remembering Sue

Remembering Sue

Sue Popesku was honoured with the Freedom of the City on Saturday afternoon, recognizing her decades of championing arts, culture, and heritage. Known for her passion and tenacious spirit, Popeksu’s legacy lives on in Fort St. John.
Juried art exhibition celebrates the Peace Region's character

Juried art exhibition celebrates the Peace Region's character

An opening reception will be held at 7 pm tonight at Peace Gallery North for the Peace River Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists’ juried art exhibition, titled ‘Faces of the Peace’.
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