People in FOCUS
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 going … Read the rest
Nothing Happens with One Person
A community-minded resident for 36 years, Bernie Hornby said missing and cancelling his fishing trip off the coast in British Columbia, was worth the drive back home, following an unforeseen phone call this summer.
MP Rob Merrifield’s Yellowhead office contacted … Read the rest
National Darts Competition Winner – Living His Dream
Jim Edwards competed in four events at the Calgary Open darts tournament, held 10-12 August 2012 at the Penbrook Meadows Community Centre in Calgary.
Hosted by the Calgary Pub Darts Association, the Calgary Open is a National Darts Federation of … Read the rest
Local Cowboy Rodeos in New Mexico
15 year old Hunter Sawley from Little Smoky and team roping partner, Karsten Havell from Valleyview qualified for the National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) in Gallup, New Mexico after competing in the Junior Finals Rodeo in Nanton this spring.
On … Read the rest
Top Volunteer Team
The toughest two minute challenge was conquered by the Fox Creek FireFit team, Brian Davidson, Chris McKennitt, Tyler Plamondon, Andrew Tomlinson and Shawn Watson at the Scott FireFIt Challenge in Leduc, June 9 and 10.
The FCFD competed against 139 … Read the rest
A Will and A Race-Way for His Dream
Tom Gislason, best known as ‘Safety Tom from Get Safe Training Services’, is living his dream to race. He recently placed third place on the podium in his first feature race of the season.
He also placed sixth in the … Read the rest
Ready for FireFit Challenge Round 2
Fox Creek volunteer firefighters; Brian Davidson, Chris McKennitt, Tyler Plamondon, Andrew Tomlinson and Shawn Watson are ready for round two of the annual FireFit Combat Challenge.
This year, the FireFit Combat Challenge takes place Saturday, June 9 and 10 in … Read the rest
A Young Lady Saved Her Own Life
Camping in the backyard on 7th Street and roasting marshmallows with a friend May long weekend, changed a young lady’s life immensely in a gust of wind.
A fire spark landed on the back of 12 year old Cayley McGinty’s summer dress. … Read the rest
Spencer Siblings Hit all the Right Keys
Music is harmony to the soul.
Crystal Kerr’s piano students, brother and sister, Layne and Riley Spencer of Fox Creek, entered into the Whitecourt Rotary Music Festival from March 19 - 22.
On March 19, both children played three pieces … Read the rest
Toughest Two Minute Challenge
Fox Creek Fire Department (FCFD) volunteer firefighters: Brian Davidson, Chris McKennitt, Tyler Plamondon, Andrew Tomlinson and Shawn Watson, placed fourth overall in the FireFit Challenge Relay Competition in Edson on Sunday, Sept. 11.
They competed against 96 provincial firefighters, 12 … Read the rest
