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Have you ever seen a pumpkin fly?
Date: Mar 10, 2009
Entry: It is not typical to see pumpkins flying hundreds of feet into the air. Such was the case, however, in the 8th Annual Great Pumpkin Launch on Saturday October 25th 2008.
Organized by the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with community organizations, the event featured lots of free active family activities, including the Great Pumpkin Launch, Lawn Tractor Racing and the Pumpkin Relay.
As part of the community driven 'Active Community, Safe Community' program, funded in part by the Mounted Police Foundation, RCMP members and students from the local Dare program planned and built a catapult. After a few test runs and some fine tuning, the RCMP Youth Catapult was ready to roll and at the annual launch, managed to place 1st in the Youth Team Category.
“We hoped to provide some positive mentoring to students, while encouraging active interaction with local youth on a different level,” said Cst., Armstrong Detachment. 'For some students, it was their first time working as a team with adults.'
Turnout for the event was great, and the RCMP Youth Catapult team was joined by the Catapult Kings Jong Garden (8 time Champion), Pleasant Valley Secondary School, the Junction Cafe, homeschool students and the Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Department.
“We wanted to give students the opportunity to interact on a positive level with the RCMP and we also wanted to make this a fun event for them to come to,” said event chair. “We hope that these teams will participate in 2009 – we hear the Fire Department is already working on their entry!
Have you ever seen a pumpkin fly?
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Date: Mar 10, 2009
Entry: It is not typical to see pumpkins flying hundreds of feet into the air. Such was the case, however, in the 8th Annual Great Pumpkin Launch on Saturday October 25th 2008.
Organized by the Armstrong Spallumcheen... more
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Spirit of BC Week Family Skate
Date: Mar 10, 2009
Entry: This annual Spirit of BC Week event was sponsored by the local community committe, Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation in partnership with the provincial Spirit of BC Committee. Music, healthly snacks, a visit by the IPE Mascot, balloons and other Spirit of BC Week giveaways all added to this fun event
Spirit of BC Week Family Skate
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Date: Mar 10, 2009
Entry: This annual Spirit of BC Week event was sponsored by the local community committe, Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation in partnership with the provincial Spirit of BC Committee. Music, healthly... more
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Spirit of BC Week
Date: Mar 10, 2009
Entry: Armstrong Spallumcheen Active Communities hosted their 2nd Annual 'Let's Get Physical' active dance event February 7th to kick off Spirit of BC Week. Young and old enjoyed dancing the night away and shaking off those winter blues!
Spirit of BC Week
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Date: Mar 10, 2009
Entry: Armstrong Spallumcheen Active Communities hosted their 2nd Annual 'Let's Get Physical' active dance event February 7th to kick off Spirit of BC Week. Young and old enjoyed dancing the night away and shaking... more
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Winter Pleasures
Date: Mar 10, 2009
Entry: Winter sport and active lifestyles are an important part of the community. Sporting activities and recreational activities at Nor-Val Recreation Centre and Hassen Arena have grown to include events such as Friday Night Teen Skate and walking programs. In addition to organized activities, the hill at Armstrong Elementary School has been a meeting place for generations to enjoy sledding.
Winter Pleasures
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Date: Mar 10, 2009
Entry: Winter sport and active lifestyles are an important part of the community. Sporting activities and recreational activities at Nor-Val Recreation Centre and Hassen Arena have grown to include events such... more
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Armstrong Station Square
Date: Mar 10, 2009
Entry: The recently completed Spirit of BC project 'Armstrong Station Square' has become a centre stage for many activities.
Events created to mark BC150 included the creation of a street dance by the Armstrong Spallumcheen Active Communities group and community partners. This event literally had the community dancing in the street - young and old. What a fantastic active celebration!
Armstrong Station Square
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Date: Mar 10, 2009
Entry: The recently completed Spirit of BC project 'Armstrong Station Square' has become a centre stage for many activities.
Events created to mark BC150 included the creation of a street dance by the Armstrong... more
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WinterLights
Date: Mar 10, 2009
Entry: City of Armstrong - 5 Stars - A National Winner!
The City of Armstrong, participant in the 1 - 10,000 population category of the 2008-2009 WinterLights Celebrations program recieved a 5-star rating and a special recognition for A Team Katimavik Christmas & Youth Involvement. 'Heart of Country' is exactly what this vibrant community demonstrates through goodwill programs, community initiatives and overall welcome to their city. Participation from all sectors and programs allow Armstrong to grow and evolve in many creative ways. Team Katimavik and their inclusion into various programs in the community, including Parks and Recreation has resulted in an increase of community programs. Youth have developed relationships with many of Armstrong's finest community leaders.
WinterLights
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Date: Mar 10, 2009
Entry: City of Armstrong - 5 Stars - A National Winner!
The City of Armstrong, participant in the 1 - 10,000 population category of the 2008-2009 WinterLights Celebrations program recieved a 5-star rating... more
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