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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
Celebration of Life – Robert (Bob) Marple

Celebration of Life – Robert (Bob) Marple

MARPLE, Robert (Bob) Allen Cook

March 20, 1939 – May 17, 2013

It is with great sadness the family of Bob Marple of Spruce Grove; formerly of Fox Creek, announces his passing on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Stony Plain, … Read the rest

May 18, 2013 | 8 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
Nail Technician, Brittney McLere alongside Glitz owner, Lisa Waye.

All A-Glitz!

Excitement and nerves were felt by Lisa Waye, owner of Glitz.  She had the shop in tip top shape with all her nail products on display, her new store sign on the front of the building and the door wide … 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
Valleyview RCMP are asking for the public assistance in locating 84 year old Neil Holmes and his 80 year old wife Pearl Holmes. Photo submitted.

Missing Elderly Couple – Valleyview ** Update – Found SAFE

UPDATE  / Media Release / Valleyview RCMP – 8:40 pm 

At approximately 6:00 P.M. on Monday May 13th 2013 Neil and Pearl Holmes were located in a remote area near Sunset House Alberta.

A local resident who heard the Holmes … Read the rest

May 13, 2013 | 2 Comments 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
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