Author Archive: Brandi

Brandi loves meeting people and sharing their stories. A country girl at heart, she appreciates the simple things in a complex world.

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Family - Len, Doris, Shelley, James.

All the while Whistling a Tune

He is known to be a strong, silent leader, with the exception of whistling while he works, volunteering and thoroughly enjoying life.

Len Pierrard is a well-known resident, living in the community with his family for 28 years.

He is … Read the rest

May 21, 2013 | 6 Comments More
Hope Ya Enjoy the Read

Hope Ya Enjoy the Read

Its edges are worn, its pages folded and bookmarked. It was brand new and hot off the press at one time.

His Cowboy Poetry an’ Short Stories book sits on my desk, autographed, where it’s sat for over two years. … Read the rest

May 18, 2013 | 0 Comments More
56 golfers joined in the first tournament of the season, a fundraiser for Lila's Angels Travel Foundation.

Charity Golf Tournament Reaches High

The sun was shining and the smiles were wide, as golfers joined in the 2nd annual charity golf tournament on May 11 at the Silver Birch Golf Club.  The tournament, first of the season, was organized by George and Linda Unrau and the … Read the rest

May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Office administrators Janice Hailes, Deanne Demings, Music Teacher Colleen Slocum, Principal Egbert Stang, Vice Principal Tamara Czinkota, CHAMP Team Co-ordinator Sandra Hardy and Educational Assistant, Sherry Burkin. Photo by Brandi Bedson

Connect…With Others!

The CHAMP (Choosing Healthy Attitudes Modeling Pals) Mental Health Capacity building team,

in partnership with staff and students, acknowledged Mental Health Week 

May 6-10 at the Fox Creek School.

Connect…With Others!

The week was filled with many activities promoting positive mental wellness … Read the rest

May 15, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Grade one class from the Fox Creek School.

A Showcase of Visual and Performing Arts

A showcase of visual and performing arts was loud and clear at the 8th Annual Artsfest on May 9 in Valleyview.

There was a packed gym, filled with different schools in the district, who joined together to perform and
celebrate Education Week.

O’ … Read the rest

May 15, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Gold Medal winners in Las Vegas, visiting Hoover Dam. L: Cam MacKinnon, Marc Johnson, Tyler Plamondon, Mike Davidson, James Swaines, Brett Lamb, Ian Young, Chace Lamb and Chris McKennitt in front. Photo by Tracy Oko.

Fox Vegas Hockey team wins Gold in Viva Las Vegas

Bright lights, a short flight and very little sleep, a group of 9 Fox Vegas men participated in a Can Am hockey tournament in Las Vegas, May 3-5.

Six players from the Chiefs recreational team; Chace Lamb, Tyler Plamondon, Marc … Read the rest

May 13, 2013 | 1 Comment More
Abigail Fougere and her mom,

Mother’s Day Contest Winners

Happy Mother’s Day!


A special Thank-you to those who entered our first contest, ‘How we Grow, Mom and Me.’

CHAMP (Choosing Healthy Attitudes Modeling Pals) Team Coordinator, Sandra Hardy judged our contest submissions, Thank-you!

Winners:

1st prize – Abigail Fougere, … Read the rest

May 12, 2013 | 0 Comments More
L: Len Pierrard is the family man who started the Jimmy Whiffen (centre) Newfie Pub Night, Len and Doris's daughter Shelley Davidson, Doris, son James Pierrard.

It’s a Livin’, It Ain’t no Life

Jimmy Whiffen’s 4th annual Newfie Pub Night, rocked the community hall May 3 and 4.

The community and out of town guests had a chance to savour a taste of Celtic culture with a live performance showcasing Jimmy’s talents. As … Read the rest

May 10, 2013 | 0 Comments More
How we Grow – Mom and Me

How we Grow – Mom and Me

Mother’s Day in FOCUS Contest

*Deadline to enter is Saturday, May 11 at midnight and we will announce the top 3 prize winners on Mother’s Day on Sunday. Thank-you for your submissions!

One of the things we LOVE so much … Read the rest

May 6, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Inspiring Education: Building Connections, Celebrating Relationships

Inspiring Education: Building Connections, Celebrating Relationships

Education Week begins at the Fox Creek School:
Monday-Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday-Information table at IGA
Wednesday-Optional Teacher Exchange
Thursday-Hats on for Mental Health
Friday-Book Exchange(K-6, 7-12)

Mental Health Week
Monday-Yoga with the CHAMP Team
Tuesday-Mindfulness Activity
Wednesday-Story Time
Thursday-Hats on for … Read the rest

May 6, 2013 | 0 Comments More
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