Posts Categorized: Events

Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at the Museum Join us as we follow the 1982 journey of three men who travelled from the plains of North America to the Pacific Ocean. 1200 miles of wilderness, 11 mountain ranges, and 22 river crossings later, only one makes it to Wrangell, Alaska. Free admission. Donations welcome…. Read more »

February 12 – March 31, 2020 at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum This special temporary exhibit looks at the history of winter sports in the North Peace. From curling to speed skating with unique sports like dogsled racing thrown in, this exhibit looks at our rich sporting history through photographs, artefacts, and stories…. Read more »

Date:  2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15 Where:  Willie Janzen Theatre, Grande Prairie Public Library Description:  Peace Country Historical Society invites you to attend the showing of this historical film, produced in 1958 by the National Film Board of Canada. The film promoted the prosperous development of agriculture and industry in the Peace Country and gives “a… Read more »

When: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2019 Place: Grande Prairie Museum Community Room Description: Retired Forester Pat Wearmouth will tell the story and speak on the memorial for teenagers Wilfred Derocher and Raphael Klein, who died fighting the Moose Hill wildfire north of Sexsmith in 1944. For more information: 780-532-4014

When: July 16 – August 17 What Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday Where: NLC Grouard Campus Room E 113 Everyone Welcome *Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult* For more information, please call the Museum 780-751-3306

Friday, May 25 at 7 p.m. at the Fort St. John Cemetery Join us for a guided cemetery tour of the Fort St. John Cemetery on 100 Ave. Learn about the connection of many of the people buried there to the Alaska Highway. From construction workers to entrepreneurs to ambulance drivers, the cemetery is full… Read more »

Friday, April 13th at 7 p.m. at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum Bull riding, parades, and roping… rodeos have long been a way for people in the North Peace to get together, celebrate, and put their skills to the test. Learn about these rodeos through historic film footage, stories, and photographs. Participate in… Read more »

Friday, March 9th at 7 p.m. at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum Come learn about and share memories of Jimmy Anderson, a daring bush pilot in North Eastern British Columbia, at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum’s Documentary & Story Sharing Night. See original film footage of Anderson flying and historic photographs… Read more »

Friday December 9 at 7 p.m. at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum Discover the delight of an old-fashioned Christmas at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. See the museum decorated for Christmas, hear a holiday story, and make Christmas crafts. REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY AND LIMITED. Event tickets are $5/child or $10/family and… Read more »