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Sue Popesku Archives

We invite you to explore this curated digital archive comprised of arts, culture and heritage material collected by Sue Popesku and other members of northeast BC.

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Fort St. John Community Arts Council (2008)

Attached are news paper articles and posters involving The Fort St. John Community Arts Council. They are from 2008 and include community actives they also explain what was happening within the Arts Council over 2008.

Canada Day Celebration in Fort St. John (2008)

Attached are newspaper articles and posters involving the Canada Day Celebration. They are from 2008 and include community activities. They also explain what was happening throughout Canada Day in the community.

North Peace Historical Society News Articles (1988-1990)

The North Peace Historical Society plays a large role in the culture and heritage of Fort St. John and the surrounding area. These files are newspaper clippings relating to the Historical Society and their contribution to the community. It includes articles such as their holiday events like their Christmas Tea and Pie Sale, and news about Heritage Week.

High on Ice Winter Festival (2008)

Attached are newspaper articles and posters involving the High on Ice Winter Festival. They are from 2008 and include community activities. They also explain what was happening during the event in 2008.

Stage North News Articles (1988-1990)

The Stage North Theatre Society has been a source of theatre entertainment for the Peace River Region for many years. This catalogue contains a collection of some newspaper clippings featuring Stage North and their involvement in the community. It includes articles such as news on their upcoming season, photographs from their productions, and their awards from the Peace River Zone Drama Festival.

Fort St. John Irish and Highland Dance News Articles (2008)

Attached are newspaper articles and posters involving the Fort St. John Irish and Highland dancers. They are from 2008 and include community activities. They also explain what was happening with Irish and Highland dancers during the year of 2008.

North Peace Art Society News Articles (1988-1990)

The visual arts is an important part of the community and the North Peace Art Society has particularly helped in keeping it alive. Created in 1988, the Society was formed to oversee the new art gallery, Peace Gallery North. These files contain a collection of newspaper clippings about the visual arts in Fort St. John from 1988 to 1990. It includes articles such as the North Peace Art Society’s milestones, their art auctions, and their drawing classes and workshops.

North Peace Gymnastics (2008)

Attached are newspaper articles and posters involving the North Peace Gymnastics Association. They are from 2008 and include community activities. They also explain what was happening with the association during the year of 2008.

Fort St. John Community Arts Council (2014-2018)

Attached are newspaper articles and posters involving the Fort St. John Community Arts Council. They are from 2014-2018 and include community activities. They also explain what was happening with the Community Arts Council during the years of 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018.

Fort St. John Library News Articles (1988-1990)

The Fort St. John Public Library has been a continuous staple in the community. This can be seen through the following collection of newspaper clippings that feature the library and its involvement with the city. It includes articles such as their contribution to the Cultural Centre in 1988, news on its Board Members, and stats and figures for the library’s books and members.

The Fort St. John Community Arts Council (2010-2013)

Attached are newspaper articles and posters involving The Fort St. John Community Arts Council. They are from 2010-2013 and include community activities. They also explain what was happening with the Fort St. John Community Arts Council during the years of 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Expo Legacy Project News Articles (1988)

The Expo Legacy Project brought the North Peace Cultural Centre to life. This file contains newspaper clippings about the project including articles on the development of the project, the City Council’s involvement, and a photograph from the building committee’s meeting with the architect.

Northern Lights Chamber Choir News Articles (1988-1990)

The Northern Lights Chamber Choir has had many performances, some of which involved the Chamber Ensemble, Chamber Choir, and Jazz Choir. The following files are a collection of newspaper clippings about such performances. It has articles about their involvement in the Fort St. John community including their Christmas Carols, a Spring Chorale concert, and their Easter concert.

Stage North Theatre Society (2016-2018)

Attached are newspaper articles and posters involving Stage North Theatre Society. They are from 2016-2018 and include community activities and plus such as the Buddy Holly Story, What Corbin Knew, Wizard of Oz, God of Carnage, and Patsy Cline. They also explain what was happening with Stage North Theatre Society during the years of 2016, 2017 and 2018.