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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
Wildfire Season Begins

Wildfire Season Begins

Updated:  Fire Chief Les Paul provided the following update: 11 volunteer firefighter members responded to the call, dispatched around 3:00 pm. The cause is undetermined.

The FCFD returned to town around 8 pm this evening, ASRD stayed for mop Read the rest

May 5, 2013 | 1 Comment More
CRC Staff: L- R: Director of Community Services, Shannon Bray, Youth/Seniors Faciltator Oksana Atwood, Community Development Worker Abigail Fougere, Administrative Assistant Susan Raiwet, Literacy Coordinator Loralie Volaric.

                                                                                                                                              Heart River Housing/FCSS Assistant Mara MacAskill, Early Intervention Coordinator Wendy Rieger, Program Facilitator Lara Stadnyk and Adult Education Coordinator Heather MacAskill. Missing from the photo was Jennifer Taylor, Family Literacy Facilitator and Sheila Dompor, Home Support.

Photo by Brandi Bedson

Family and Community Matters

 

To lead and to grow, to help and encourage; there is support, helpful staff and services you may not be aware of, right here in our backyard. We wanted to update you on the new programs, friendly faces and … Read the rest

May 3, 2013 | 1 Comment More
Ladies Night, Pretty in Pink was back this year, hosted by Lila's Angels Travel Foundation.

Wind Beneath your Wings ~ Lila’s Angels

Everyone goes through struggles, dark cloud moments and stressful times. Angels are here.

A crowd of 70 ladies enjoyed a catered supper, an evening of dancing and time with their friends while supporting a local charity.

The 4th Pretty in … Read the rest

April 29, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Tree Clearing and Future Development

Tree Clearing and Future Development

There has been significant development in the town’s industrial growth and an expanded hotel base on the airport road, near Fox Creek’s east entrance over the past year.

Airport Road Development 

There are three new hotels, a total of 253 … Read the rest

April 18, 2013 | 1 Comment More
Congratulations to the Silver Birch Golf Course, new board members for 2013.
L -R: Zach Weiten, Laney Cole, Francois Lacaille, Rob Snyder, Kayla Haynes, Ian Young and Craig Jahnke. Cam MacKinnon & Terry Bellwood missing from the photo. Photo by Jo 'Anne Snyder.

Silver Birch Golf Course News

The Silver Birch Golf Clubhouse opens April 15.

This years manager, for her second consecutive year, is Jo ‘Anne Snyder.

New board members for 2013 –  Chairman: Zach Weiten, Directors: Laney Cole, Francois Lacaille, Rob Snyder, Kayla Haynes, Ian Young, Craig Jahnke, Cam … Read the rest

April 9, 2013 | 0 Comments More
New Fire Recruits and Promotions

New Fire Recruits and Promotions

New Fire Recruits and Promotions at the Volunteer Fire Department

By Fire Chief Les Paul 

I would like to congratulate the new fire recruits and announce promotions at the volunteer fire department.

Brian Davidson was promoted to Deputy Chief.… Read the rest

March 28, 2013 | 1 Comment More
58 % of calls happen between 6 am - 6 pm. Alarms - 23%, MCR - 21%, MVC - 13 %, MVF - 8 %, Outdoor Fire - 6%, Rescue 4 %, Fire - 19%.

Above and Beyond – Volunteers in FOCUS

 

Above and Beyond is a new feature, where we showcase people in our community that go a little “Above and Beyond”, not asking for anything in return.

How this works; a person/group/couple or business is recognized for … Read the rest

March 14, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Friends of Fox Creek Hosptial Society volunteer, Claudia Milanovic and President, Lynda Ekdahl (right) gratefully accepted a $10,000 donation from Canadian Natural Resources Limited (C.N.R.L) Area Foreman, Craig Long on March 1.

Wishes are Meant to Come True

Friends of the Fox Creek Hospital Society (FoFCHS) fundraise annually.

Each year a wish list of medical equipment, to enhance patient care and benefit all residents in the community is announced to strive for.

A significant $10,000 contribution from Canadian … Read the rest

March 11, 2013 | 3 Comments More
Music Teacher Ms. Colleen Slocum addressing the crowd at the school assembly.

Your Voice is your Strongest Weapon

One voice starts with you, and you and you.

A powerful Pink Day and school assembly was held on Feb. 27.

The big gym was filled with pink shirts, bandanas, colored hair, pants, and nail polish among the students and … Read the rest

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