Local not-for-profits
Crunching Metal, Sweet Treats and Perfect Weather
A slight breeze and beautiful sunshine made for perfect derby conditions. The Fox Creek Motorsports Association (FCMA) held it’s 16th annual Demolition Derby this past weekend, Sept. 15-16.
Roughly 250 people came out to the two-day event to cheer on a … Read the rest
Community Programs for All Ages
Kids are back to school, routines are getting in check and extra circular activities are gearing up to start in the community.
The annual Community Night, held Sept. 6, was a one stop place to get all the information about … Read the rest
Fundraiser for Minor Hockey Scored
The arena was transformed into an indoor carnival offering socializing, dancing and, the main highlight, a lobster meal.
The second annual Lobsterfest, hosted by the Minor Sports Hockey Association (FCMHA) on August 25, was a “huge success.”
Of the 345 tickets sold, 320 … Read the rest
Spring and Craft Gift Show
The first ‘Mother’s Day Madness’, hosted 27 vendors for unique shopping and fundraising opportunities at the community hall.
The hall was set up similar to the annual Christmas Chaos, for the spring craft and gift show, held April 27 and … Read the rest
Conserve, Fundraise, Support – Big Bucks for Ducks
A crowd of 85 guests supported the local Ducks Unlimited Chapter (DUC) committee’s fundraiser, Feb. 18.
Silent and live auction items, a ‘pluck a duck’ game, the purchase of a ducks passport; for a chance to win a variety of raffles, a … Read the rest
Read a Book, Sell a Candy Cane, Help a Friend
What does reading books, selling candy canes, dressing up holiday style and socializing with friends have in common?
It was a book club, called The Mad Hatter’s combination to raise funds for the non-profit Santa’s Anonymous group.
The ladies organized and hosted … Read the rest
A Ticket to Help and Heal
A quilt symbolizes warmth and comfort.
The annual quilt raffle by the Friends of Fox Creek Hospital Society (FoFCHS) provides a lucky winner a new sense of comfort.
1000 tickets were sold at local businesses, by society members and at the Christmas … Read the rest
Lift and Support
As you flip through the pages of a calendar, you often skim the dates and admire the photos.
This time of year is particularly popular for calendar giveaways and purchases to start a new year.
You may also remember the … Read the rest
Children’s Society receives $185,000
A standing ovation, gasps and applause were seen and heard at the second annual community barbeque, hosted by Trilogy Energy Corporation on Oct. 19.
John Williams, Trilogy’s President and Chief Operating Officer announced $185,000 for the new ‘For the Children … Read the rest
Back into Community Volunteer Hands
A round of golf, door prize donations and bidding on silent auction items, adds up to a successful charity golf tournament.
On Oct. 19, RCMP Constable Mike Heysa announced $13,200 was raised at the annual RCMP and Citizen on Patrol (COP) … Read the rest
