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Monthly Archives: January 2011
The Story of a Local Author
January 27th is Family Literacy Day, the perfect time to read Ursula (Pankow) Delfs’ story of her family. To a Brighter Future, published in 2003, began as a personal project to continue the preservation of family history for future generations. … Continue reading
The Red Knight
Fifty and a half years ago when a crowd gathered to witness the opening of the Dunvegan Bridge, onlookers took in another grand spectacle destined for the annals of Canadian history. It was an aerial display by the Red Knight. … Continue reading
Posted in history
Tagged canadair T-33, canadian aviation history, Dunvegan bridge, red knight, silver star
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Fairview Ski Hill
Now that it’s warming up, it’s time to start thinking about getting out in the snow – for fun, not shovelling! Fairview Ski Hill is even closer than Bear Mountain, and it’s placed in a spectacular setting on the Hines … Continue reading
Posted in Places to go, Things to do, What's Available
Tagged fairview ski hill, local ski hills, ski hills, winter fun
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What Else is Spirit River
“Spirit River.” It’s a combination of words bound to evoke images and feelings in people. Many will connect it with metaphysical or spiritual ideas, some will think of a place full of community and pride, ever progressing and carrying on. … Continue reading
B.C. Peace Country Author
Caroline Woodward, an author with Peace Country roots, has written a new book – this time set in the Mighty Peace Country. Penny Loves Wade, Wade Loves Penny is already a best seller in B.C. As unlikely as it … Continue reading
Bear Mountain Ski Hill
Snow is great – we live up here in Northern Alberta, an absolute winter playground! And among the greatest winter rushes are downhill skiing and snowboarding. Bear Mountain Ski Hill, only an hour away in Dawson Creek, B.C., is a … Continue reading
Posted in Places to go, Things to do, Uncategorized, What's Available
Tagged bear mountain ski hill, Dawson Creek, night skiing, skiing, snowboarding
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In the Picture
In case you are wondering, the picture at the head of this blog is of Spirit River, Alberta, Canada. Look closely and you can identify a few landmarks: The white vertical fuel tanks at UFA are the most obvious, just … Continue reading
Posted in About Town Spirit, What's going on
Tagged header picture, photograph, picture, Spirit River
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