World Jetboat Races on the Wapiti River south of Grande Prairie, Alberta.

2012 EVENTS - GRANDE PRAIRIE EVENTS & COUNTY

Jan .......................Grande Prairie Sled Dog Derby, MOVED TO NEW DATE (lack of snow): March 3-4
Jan 18...................The Backyardigans, Douglas J Cardinal Theatre, Grande Prairie
Jan 18-22..............GP Mazda Car Show & Sale, Bowes Family Crystal Gardens, Grande Prairie
Jan 29...................Wedding Show, Bowes Family Crystal Gardens, Grande Prairie
Feb 4.....................Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Ball, Grande Prairie Inn
Feb 11...................Build A Dream Valentines Ball, Beaverlodge
Feb 14...................Date Night Challenge Event (Strengthen marriage) GP Alliance Church, Grande Prairie
Feb 20...................Family Day Winter Challenge, Grande Prairie Museum, Grande Prairie
Feb 20...................Winterlude Family Day Celebrations, noon-4pm, Muskoseepi Park, Grande Prairie
Feb 20...................Family Day Celebration, Lake Saskatoon Ag Society, Beaverlodge
Feb 28...................Flea Market, 9am-4pm, 15502-102 st (GP Alliance Church) Grande Prairie
Feb 29...................Grande Prairie Downtown Association Annual General Meeting, Dukes
March 3-4..............Grande Prairie Sled Dog Derby, Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Mar 7.....................Grande Prairie Job Fair, Holiday Inn (noon to 6:30pm) Grande Prairie
Mar 8-10................Peace Country Classic Agri-Show, Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Mar 10...................Lake Saskatoon Ag Society Dinosaur Mystery Evening, Beaverlodge
Mar 16-18..............Home and Garden Show, Tech Centre, Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Mar 17...................McNaught Homestead Fund-raiser, Beaverlodge
Mar 23-25..............Grande Prairie Womens Show, Crystal Centre, Grande Prairie
Mar 30-31..............Grande Prairie Sports Expo, Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
March 31...............3rd Annual P.I.N.K. Party Ladies Night Out, 8930-111 St Grande Prairie
April 7....................Easter Eggstravaganza, noon-4pm, Muskoseepi Park, Grande Prairie
April 15..................25th Annual Fiddlers Jamboree, Grande Prairie Museum, Grande Prairie
April 18..................Downtown Spring Shop Crawl, Grande Prairie
April 20..................Ducks Unlimited Dinner and Auction, Beaverlodge
April 25..................Thank You Luncheon- Administrative Professionals Day, Grande Prairie
May 2-6..................Reel Shorts Film Festival, Grande Prairie Live Theatre, Grande Prairie
May 12..................Town Garage Sale Day, Sexsmith
May 13..................Hinton Trail Hall Mother's Day Brunch, Beaverlodge
May 18-19.............St. Joseph's Catholic High School Graduation, Crystal Centre, Grande Prairie
May 22-26.............Stompede Dress Western, Downtown Grande Prairie
May 23-27.............Grande Prairie Stompede, Chuckwagons/Rodeo etc, Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
May 25-26.............Grande Prairie Composite High School Graduation, Crystal Centre, Grande Prairie
June 2...................Chautauqua Day, "Old Fashioned Family Fair", Sexsmith
June 2-3................Monster Spectacular (Monster Trucks) Canada Games Arena, Grande Prairie
June 4...................Seniors Tea, Grande Prairie Museum, Grande Prairie
June 8...................Friday Ethnic Lunches, South Peace Centennial Museum, 2.5km west of Beaverlodge
June 9...................Highland Games, (Dance/Athletic Competition-Parade) Macklin Field, Grande Prairie
June 10.................Farmer's Festival (Draft horses/music/petting zoo) South Peace Centennial Museum
June 16.................Sizzling Summer Sidewalk Sale, Downtown Grande Prairie
June 29-July1........Bud Country Fever, Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
June 30.................Rio Grande Rodeo, south of Beaverlodge
June 30.................Canada Day Kick Off & Fireworks, 8pm-midnight, Muskoseepi Park, Grande Prairie
July 1.....................Canada Day Celebrations, 1pm-6pm Muskoseepi Park, Grande Prairie
July 1.....................Canada Day Celebration, Grande Prairie Museum, Grande Prairie
July 1.....................Canada Day Parade, downtown Grande Prairie
July 12-15.............96th Annual Teepee Creek Stampede, Teepee Creek Rodeo Grounds
July 13...................25th Annual Jones Jamboree, Beaverlodge
July 17-Aug 23......Heritage Family Fun Days, Grande Prairie Museum, Grande Prairie
July 20-22..............Street Performers Festival, downtown Grande Prairie
July 22...................McNaught Art Festival, Beaverlodge
July 24-15..............Pioneer Days, South Peace Centennial Museum, 2.5km west of Beaverlodge
July 28...................Dino Ball (Museum fundrasier) Emerson Driver will perform Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Aug 1.....................Heritage Day Celebration, Grande Prairie Museum, Grande Prairie
Aug 6.....................100 Flags Heritage Festival, 11am-4pm, Muskoseepi Park, Grande Prairie
Aug 18...................Agricultural Fair & Trade Show, Beaverlodge
Aug 19...................Hythe Agricultural Fair, Hythe
Sept 9....................Autumn Festival, South Peace Centennial Museum, 2.5km west of Beaverlodge
Sept 15..................Beaverlodge Volunteer Fire Department Lobster Festival, Beaverlodge
Sept 16..................Terry Fox Run, Sexsmith
Oct 12-14...............Grande Prairie Women's Show, Bowes Family Crystal Centre, Grande Prairie
Oct 19-20...............Lantern Tours, Grande Prairie Museum, Grande Prairie
Oct 20....................Build A Dream, Comedy Night, Beaverlodge
Oct 27....................Halloween Spooktacular, 11am-4pm, Muskoseepi Park, Grande Prairie
Oct 27....................Foot Parade and Halloween Party, downtown Grande Prairie
Oct 27....................Beaverlodge Diamond Dinner, Beaverlodge
Nov 15-18..............Festival of Trees, Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Nov 16...................Vegas Night (cut cards, spin wheel for discounts) open til 11pm, downtown, Grande Prairie
Nov 23...................Beaverlodge Christmas Festival Gala, Beaverlodge
Nov 24...................Beaverlodge Christmas Festival Family Day, Beaverlodge
Dec 2.....................Santa Parade, downtown Grande Prairie
Dec 9.....................Old Fashioned Christmas, Grande Prairie Museum, Grande Prairie
Dec 31...................First Footings Celebration, 6:30pm-10pm, Muskoseepi Park, Grande Prairie

NEW VIDEO FEATURE - 11 New Videos Added VIDEOS Introducing Each NPHL Team. Players, Coaches. 2011-2012 Season. Introducing The GRANDE PRAIRIE ATHLETICS PLAY VIDEO> 3:28 min Introducing The HYTHE MUSTANGS PLAY VIDEO> 2:04 min Introducing The SPIRIT RIVER RANGERS - 2011-2012 PLAY VIDEO> 2:45 min Introducing The HIGH PRAIRIE REGALS- 2011-2012 PLAY VIDEO> 2:20 min NPHL Scores, and stats are also posted on the NPHL page,

DiscoverThePeaceCountry.com is capturing the North Peace Hockey League as each player introduces themselves. Introducing The DAWSON CREEK CANUCKS PLAY VIDEO> 2:45 min Introducing The LAKELAND EAGLES PLAY VIDEO> 2:20 min Introducing The HORSE LAKE CHIEFS PLAY VIDEO> 2:50 min Introducing The GRIMSHAW HUSKIES PLAY VIDEO> 3:05 min Introducing The VALLEYVIEW JETS PLAY VIDEO> 2:10 min Introducing The FALHER PIRATES PLAY VIDEO> 4:15 min ntroducing The FORT ST JOHN FLYERS PLAY VIDEO> 2:45 min

	KLESKUN HILL PARK DiscoverThePeaceCountry.com captures the Kleskun Hill Park located 20 km east of Grande Prairie Alberta. Those who appreciate unusual land forms as well as a collection of history of our area, would enjoy an afternoon visiting this park. VIDEO> (1:12min) For photos check the feature page of Kleskun Hill Park.
	WAC BENNETT DAM One of the things to see in the Peace Country is the W.A.C. Bennett Dam located 21 km west of Hudson's Hope BC. One of the highlights of this trip is that you can drive across the dam. View VIDEO> (1:12th) For photos check the feature page of Hudson's Hope.

Jan 1....................Family New Years - High Level
Feb (cancelled).....Alberta Pond Hockey Championships, Lac Cardinal, are cancelled for 2012
Feb 18..................Family Fun Day, Hines Creek
Feb 18-20.............Family Day Celebration and Grand Opening Mile Zero Regional Multiplex Grimshaw
Feb 19..................Family Day at Cummings Lake, 1-5pm, (Skating, Bon Fire, Dog Sled Rides) near Fairview
Feb 24-25.............Winterfest 2012, Spirit of the North, High Level
March 17...............Chamber AGM, La Crete
April 2-5.................Easter Eggstravaganza Day Camp, (ages 6-9) High Level
April 13-14............Peace River Chamber of Commerce Spring Trade Show, Peace River
April 21-22............Gun & Sportsman Show, (Boats, Quads, RV's, Sleds) High Prairie
April 27-28............13th Annual La Crete Spring Trade Show, La Crete
May 10..................Bicycle Safety Rodeo/ Awareness, Grimshaw
May 11-12.............Valleyview and District Chamber of Commerce Trade Show, Polar Palace, Valleyview
May 15..................Grimshaw Visitor Information Centre opens, til Sept 06, 212, Grimshaw
June 4-10..............Senior citizens Week Celebration, Grimshaw
June 15-16............NAFF Community Fun Fly Event/BBQ, La Crete
June 15-17...........Old Time Country Music Festival, Cummings Lake Campground, Fairview
June 15-17............42nd Annual Provincial Plowing Match, Wanham
June 16................Fire and Rescue Society Pancake Breakfast, at Fire Hall, Fairview
June 16................Show & Shine (Peace Country Wheels Street Spectacular) main street, Fairview
June TBA..............Annual Country Fair, (with Chamber of Commerce), Grimshaw
June 22-24...........North Country Fair, Driftpile Valley, south of Lesser Slave Lake
June 22-24...........North Country Gospel Jamboree, La Crete
June 29-July 1......Retrouvaille 100th Anniversary Homecoming 1912-2012, Falher Regional Complex
July 1....................Canada Day Celebration, Grimshaw
July 5-8.................Rycroft Chuckwagon Races, Rycroft
July 6....................Beat The Heat Mid-Summer Youth Party, Grimshaw
July 19-21.............Chuckwagon Races, evenings, fair grounds, Manning
July 20-21.............Fairview Amateur Rodeo, Waterhole Rodeo Grounds, south of Fairview
July 21-22.............Rodeo, (Shane Yellowbird performs on July 21) fair grounds, Manning
July 22..................Demolition Derby, Manning
July 29..................Fresh Air Market, Historic Dunvegan Park
Aug 3-5................50th Annual Fair, (Eaglesham and District Agricultural Society) Eaglesham
Aug 6-7................Field of Dreams Rodeo, La Crete
Aug 18.................Mud Bog, La Crete
Aug 19.................BluesFest at Bluesky
Sept 1..................Fall Fair and Pioneer Day, La Crete
Sept 13................Get To Know Grimshaw - Annual Fall Parade Of Programs Event, Elks Hall, Grimshaw
Sept 16................32nd Annual Terry Fox Run, Starts and ends at Grimshaw Fire Hall, Grimshaw
Oct 31..................Annual Children's Safe Halloween Party, Grimshaw
Nov 12-18............National Addictions Awareness Week, Grimshaw
Dec 2...................Carol Fest, La Crete
Dec 3...................Holiday Homes & Christmas Magic Decorating Challenge, Grimshaw
Dec 6...................Annual Seniors Christmas Social, New Horizon Seniors Drop In Centre, Grimshaw
Dec TBA...............Annual Christmas Parade, main street, Grimshaw
Dec 19..................Ag Society AGM, La Crete

2012 EVENTS - NORTHEASTERN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Fort St John, Dawson Creek, Hudson's Hope, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd, etc

Jan 12-15..............High On Ice Festival Festival (Ice Carving, sleigh rides, entertainment etc) Fort St John
Jan 18...................Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce Chamber Luncheon, Chetwynd BC
Jan 19...................Backyardigans, North Peace Cultural Cengtre, Fort St John BC
Jan 21...................Bridal Fair and Trade Show, Pomeroy Hotel, Fort St John BC
Feb 15...................Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce Chamber Luncheon, Chetwynd BC
Feb 16...................Honeymoon Suite Live, Lido Theatre, Fort St John, BC
Feb 23...................Civic Night, Rec Centre, Chetwynd BC
March 2.................38th Annual CDC Talent Show, North Peace Cultural Centre, Fort St John
March 21................Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce Chamber Luncheon, Chetwynd BC
March 30-April 1.....Trade Show, Rec Centre, Chetwynd BC
April 7....................The Great Easter Egg Hunt, Walter Wright Pioneer Village, Dawson Creek BC
April 14-15.............35th Annual Gun & Sportsman Show, Encana Events Centre, Dawson Creek BC
April 18................. Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce Chamber Luncheon, Chetwynd BC
April 20-22.............37th Annual Kiwanis Trade Show, Memorial/Kin Arenas, Dawson Creek BC
May 16..................Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce Chamber Luncheon, Chetwynd BC
May 19-21.............FSJ Kennel Club Dog Show, Taylor Arena, Taylor BC
June 1-30..............Be a Tourist in Your Own Town, Chetwynd BC
June 2...................Grand Opening - Walter Wright Pioneer Village, Dawson Creek BC
June 7-10..............8th International Chainsaw Carving Championship, Chetwynd BC
June 15-17............Sweetwater 905 Festival, 1.5 miles west of Rolla BC
June 17.................13th Annual Fathers Day Fishing Derby, Dinosaur Lake near Hudsons Hope, BC
June 17-19............6th Annual Spirit of the Peace Traditional Pow Wow, District Ice Centre, Taylor BC
July 1.....................Canada Day Parade, Chetwynd BC
July 1.....................Canada Day Parade, BBQ & Celebrations, Pouce Coupe Village & Park
July 4.....................Celebrations and Chili Cook-Off, Pioneer Village, Dawson Creek BC
July 6-8..................Mile 0 Cruisers Sumer Cruse, Show & Shine, downtown Dawson Creek BC
July TBA................Doig River Rodeo, Doig River 1st nation, near Fort St John BC
July 29...................South Peace Horticultural Society Garden Tour & Tea, Dawson Creek BC
Aug 4-5.................Grizfest Music Festival, Tumbler Ridge
Aug 7....................Raise the Roof Fund-raiser, Country Music Concert, rodeo grandstand Dawson Creek BC
Aug 7-12...............90th Dawson Creek Exhibition, Pro Rodeo & Fall Fair, Rodeo Grounds, Dawson Creek, BC
Aug 10..................Dawson Creek Fall Fair Parade, city street route, Dawson Creek, BC
Oct 27...................Halloween Spook Fest, Walter Wright Pioneer Village, Dawson Creek BC
Nov 11...................Remembrance Day Ceremonies, Unchaga Hall, Dawson Creek BC
Nov 17-Jan 5.........South Peace Art Society Christmas Show & Gift Fair, Dawson Creek BC
Nov 17...................South Peace Oilmen's Christmas Tree Light-up, 7pm, Dawson Creek BC
Dec 10-11..............Rotary Old Fashioned Christmas, Walter Wright Pioneer Village, Dawson Creek BC

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