Monthly Archives: January 2013

The Piebald Moose

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

Last March, a very unusual moose was spotted near Falher.  Please click here to see a picture and the story of the piebald moose. Sadly, the website reports that the young bull was dead within a month of the picture being taken, … Continue reading →

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Coldness

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

Submitted This is why Oprah will never visit Spirit River!

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Come Create

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

This idea has been swiped from this fantastic blog here (with professional photography) and also from this wonderful piece of writing created entirely from pictures happened upon from the other side of the world. Town Spirit is a blog about … Continue reading →

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Opera Star from Dawson Creek

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

Ben Heppner, the much acclaimed Canadian tenor, grew up in Dawson Creek. With eight brothers and sisters, it certainly helped to have a strong voice.  The Heppner Family was a musical one and there was always singing in church and … Continue reading →

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Peace Country “Gold”

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

So, is there gold in the Peace Country? There are many rumours of gold to be found on the banks of the Peace River, stemming not only from the glory days of gold fever in the west, but also from … Continue reading →

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National Non-Smoking Week

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

Is it because it’s the third week into the new year and it’s either time to get started on your resolution or time to boost your resolve? January 20 to 26 marks this year’s National Non-Smoking Week.  It’s a good … Continue reading →

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“Hidden Gem”

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

Now that we have about a foot of fresh, clean snow, we can consider cross country skiing again!  A crisp afternoon of solace and silence or the easy companionship of brisk exercise can make you feel alive like nothing else.  … Continue reading →

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