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Two photographs from different Fort St. John Chamber Choir Performances (c. 1998-2002).
The 341st U.S. Army Engineers Reunion was in Dawson Creek. The group was filled with about 30 ex-servicemen and families. This event took place on July 23rd, 1982 as part of the 40th Anniversary of the building of the Alaska Highway.
Photos from the Festival of Trees event, a fundraiser for the North Peace Cultural Centre (2000).
Photos from the Festival of Trees event in 1999, a fundraiser for the North Peace Cultural Centre.
Dawson Creek is known as “Mile 0” of the Alaska Highway. Dawson Creek was an isolated community because the Hart Highway had not yet been built, a dirt trail went to Fort St. John and there was nothing beyond. This catalogue includes a program for a Dawson Creek event that celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the building of the Alaska Highway along with some history and cartoons.
Photos from the Festival of Trees event (1998), a fundraiser for the North Peace Cultural Centre.
In 1942, twelve U.S. servicemen drowned in Charlie Lake. In 2008 a monument was put in place to recognize those who died. This catalogue includes a listing of the soldiers, an article on the event in Peace Country Spotlight, and some news clippings.
A program guide (c. 1992) for the “Bright Nights in June” concert. It contains the hosts, performers, production staff, opening committee, and other contributers.
A booklet (1986) featuring the Mukluk Rendezvous ’86, an international sled dog championship event. Other activities also occur including a hockey tournaments and talent shows. The pages relevant to Mukluk Rendezvous ’86, and other arts and heritage news have been included.
A brochure from the Expo ’86 Committee (1986) highlighting the events for the year.
Documents from the Heritage Festival that took place in Fort St. John in 1986. The first file contains logistic related documents, and the second has brochures and posters. The next file is a compilation of newspaper articles, and lastly update brochures about the event.
An outline for the Fort St. John Community Arts Council’s Summer Arts II program (1985). It contains the program’s objective, job descriptions, and an outline of the activities for a typical week.
Meeting Minutes of the Alaska Highway 40th Anniversary Committee discussing the events for 1982.
The Big Highway Touring Theatre performed a musical celebration in honor of building of the Alaska Highway in 1982. The musical followed the building of the highway from Mile Zero to completion.