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Congratulations!
Date: Feb 2, 2010
Entry: Congratulations Dawson Creek! You gave us a run for our money....literally! You have some great stories on you web pages.
Congratulations!
Date: Feb 2, 2010
Entry: Congratulations Dawson Creek! You gave us a run for our money....literally! You have some great stories on you web pages.
Life in Dawson Creek
Date: Jan 13, 2010
Entry: I was born in Dawson Creek - have enjoyed a lifetime of music, curling, dancing , to name a few, and have so many great memories of the friendships made through the years. No excuse to be bored while living in this great City!
Life in Dawson Creek
Date: Jan 13, 2010
Entry: I was born in Dawson Creek - have enjoyed a lifetime of music, curling, dancing , to name a few, and have so many great memories of the friendships made through the years. No excuse to be bored while... more
Senior Line dance
Date: Jan 13, 2010
Entry: We have a group of "groovey" ladies who meet weekly to line dance and through the year volunteer at the various Senior Homes - there have been 25 of us at times, usually 15. I have taught this class for 15 years and love to see the smiles from them and from an audience PLUS we're exercising!
Senior Line dance
Date: Jan 13, 2010
Entry: We have a group of "groovey" ladies who meet weekly to line dance and through the year volunteer at the various Senior Homes - there have been 25 of us at times, usually 15. I have taught this class for... more
Summer Paintball
Date: Jan 10, 2010
Entry: Some friends decided to get together one weekend to try some paintball. Form many of us, it was the first time taking part in this kind of activity. We found it a very safe activity as well as a lot of fun. What a great way to get a bunch of friends together. In Dawson Creek, we have so many options for outside activities.
Summer Paintball
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Date: Jan 10, 2010
Entry: Some friends decided to get together one weekend to try some paintball. Form many of us, it was the first time taking part in this kind of activity. We found it a very safe activity as well as a lot... more
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Why I love Dawson Creek
Date: Jan 8, 2010
Entry: I have travelled,and lived in many places around the world,and have settled in this quaint little town. I have been here for the past 15yrs,and enjoy living here. The people are great and friendly,the terrain,although no alps,has beauty initself. Winters are harsh but the sun shines and the skies are blue.There is great community spirit,and eagerness to accept people for who they are. Great place.
Why I love Dawson Creek
Date: Jan 8, 2010
Entry: I have travelled,and lived in many places around the world,and have settled in this quaint little town. I have been here for the past 15yrs,and enjoy living here. The people are great and friendly,the... more
Walking in a Dawson Creek wonderland
Date: Jan 8, 2010
Entry: We have the best walking trails around that I have seen. I use them all year round.
I do at times go to the Encana walking track and then stay for a swim afterwards at the Pool.
This is a great City to live and raise a family.
Walking in a Dawson Creek wonderland
Date: Jan 8, 2010
Entry: We have the best walking trails around that I have seen. I use them all year round.
I do at times go to the Encana walking track and then stay for a swim afterwards at the Pool.
This is a great... more
Go Dawson
Date: Jan 8, 2010
Entry: I have spent 30 years of my life moving around Canada, never spending more than a few years in one place (living in 9 different communities) until we moved to Dawson Creek. When we first arrived in Dawson Creek my husband said don't unpack we are not staying long. Well it has been 16 years and yes I did unpack. Dawson Creek has become our home. The sense of community here has been amazing. We now have two teenagers who are very involved in dance, hockey, soccer, school sports, the ski hill, pool, and the outdoors. I have to say Dawson Creek is a wonderful place to raise our family and we are proud to call our home.
Go Dawson
Date: Jan 8, 2010
Entry: I have spent 30 years of my life moving around Canada, never spending more than a few years in one place (living in 9 different communities) until we moved to Dawson Creek. When we first arrived in Dawson... more
Walking with Grandma
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: One of the great things about Dawson Creek is that no matter your age, you can spend time together outside. While my boys love outdoor activities like cross-country and downhill skiing, cross-country running, track & field and biking, which are usually done with others their age or coaches, they also like to walk with their grandma along the many walking paths here. The three of them talk and joke and have a good time together without worrying about traffic and can just enjoy each other and the scenery around them.
Walking with Grandma
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: One of the great things about Dawson Creek is that no matter your age, you can spend time together outside. While my boys love outdoor activities like cross-country and downhill skiing, cross-country... more
Punching and kicking our way to health!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Dawson Creek is home to the Chujitsu Kyokushin Karate Dojo where approximately 100 people between the ages of 7 and 50+ train in Kyokushin karate. We not only have students who have started as children or young buff guys but also a lot of their moms! We encourage anyone who is interested in the martial arts to give it a try - you never know what you can do until you try we say!
Karate is an excellent form of exercise for anyone no matter age or skill level. Our dojo teaches the kyokushin style of karate originated by Masutatsu Oyama. As a traditional Japanese martial art, Kyokushin emphasizes not only physical growth but also the mental and spiritual aspects of our lives (including a bit of Japanese!).
Chujitsu means faithful, hardworking and diligent. Our dojo works hard to teach this to our students and shows it through the dedicated black belts who teach on a volunteer basis twice a week all school year. We are a community of people who are dedicated to becoming better individuals and improving our health and strength while maintaining a safe, friendly and family-oriented atmosphere.
Punching and kicking our way to health!
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Dawson Creek is home to the Chujitsu Kyokushin Karate Dojo where approximately 100 people between the ages of 7 and 50+ train in Kyokushin karate. We not only have students who have started as children... more
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Paradise Valley Snowmobile Association
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: The Paradise Valley Snowmobile Association is celebrating its 40th birthday here in Dawson Creek. The club has close to 200 km of registered trails and over 200 km more unregistered trails. Recently the club installed two new warm-up cabins in addition to the four existing cabins. These are placed throughout the trail system. These trails also join the communities of Dawson Creek & Tumbler Ridge together. On Jan16/2010 we are hosting a drag race event that is expected to draw as many as 80 racers from as far away as southern BC & central Alberta. In the past these races have also drawn crowds of spectators encroaching the 200 numbers. Still scheduled later this winter are a poker ride and an outdoor BBQ.
The most amazing part is that all of this has been accomplished entirely by volunteers.
Paradise Valley Snowmobile Association
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: The Paradise Valley Snowmobile Association is celebrating its 40th birthday here in Dawson Creek. The club has close to 200 km of registered trails and over 200 km more unregistered trails. Recently the... more
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Dawson Creek is Gamestown 2010
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: There are so many reasons that Dawson Creek should be considered for Gamestown 2010.
Besides the beautiful landscape and the wonderful people to enjoy in our area, our community has many sports groups to keep everyone active as well. My family over the years has taken part in many extra curricular activities like camping, hiking, skiing, biking, soccer, futsal, baseball, badminton, hockey, curling, karate, dance, golf, basketball, volleyball, and many other activities in Dawson Creek.
Our community recognizes the value that recreational activities add to our city. So many people give of their time to make sure everyone can enjoy them. There are many sports groups that could benefit from winning the Gamestown 2010 grand prize. Our mixed slopitch league has grown in the past couple of years from 8 teams to almost 40 teams, Our soccer leagues have grown to over 1100 children and over 300 adults. Our Nordic Ski club is thriving and the indoor sports like basketball, volleyball and badminton are filled to capacity. We should qualify to be Hockeyville for the huge participation in hockey in Dawson Creek and the speed skaters and figure skaters numbers are huge. We have a aquatic centre that is bursting at the seams with programs for young and old and the inside walking track is always busy during the cold winter months. Our golf courses are always busy and the local gyms are full of people keeping fit!
There are many sports groups that I could talk about, but I would like to briefly tell you about one of many great stories that can be told about our community.
The Bear Mountain ski hill in Dawson Creek has been a huge part of our community. Children and people of all ages have been able to enjoy our little ski hill for 50 years. Whether you came up to the hill to participate in our Nancy Green program, or just for some fresh air and friendly atmosphere, people have expected that the hill would always be there to enjoy. This ski hill has been able to stay open this long with the hard work of many individuals volunteering thousands of hours and the financial support of many local businesses throughout the community. Without the many volunteers and businesses that gave their time, expertise, services, and donations of all kinds we might not be able to keep this hill open year after year. Many aging pieces of equipment including our snow cat and T-bar lift needed to be repaired in order to get the hill back into operation and the community has stepped up to keep us going. The ski hill received so much love and support from the community that it has been able to get open in time for our Christmas break this year, and will continue to remain open this year and hopefully many years to come
It would be fantastic if you considered Dawson Creek as the winner of Gamestown 2010. It would be an honor to win this prestigious award and our community would appreciate it and put the prize money to good use!
Dawson Creek is Gamestown 2010
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: There are so many reasons that Dawson Creek should be considered for Gamestown 2010.
Besides the beautiful landscape and the wonderful people to enjoy in our area, our community has many sports groups... more
So many games to play in Dawson Creek
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Dawson Creek has it all! Any sport you want to play we have it! I enjoy the golf, the slo-pitch ball league the badminton club, aquatic centre, ski hill, indoor walking track, outdoor trails throughout the city. Our parks are numorous and very well used. Dawson Creek is a vibrant active progressive community and we should be crowned Gamestown 2010! Lets go Dawson Creek!!
So many games to play in Dawson Creek
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Dawson Creek has it all! Any sport you want to play we have it! I enjoy the golf, the slo-pitch ball league the badminton club, aquatic centre, ski hill, indoor walking track, outdoor trails throughout... more
Go DC!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Even though I have lived in Dawson Creek my whole life, I never find it a boring place to be. Every year my girls and I walk to all of the local tourist attractions. We are regulars at the Pioneer Village, the Art Gallery, the Museum and the Alaska Highway House. We spend a ton of time at the Ken Borek aquatic center and at Rotary lake. We swim, play volleyball, soccer, baseball, walk through our amazing parks, ski, golf and skate. There are countless ways for us to enjoy ourselves and stay healthy at the same time... what a wonderful place to live!!
Go DC!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Even though I have lived in Dawson Creek my whole life, I never find it a boring place to be. Every year my girls and I walk to all of the local tourist attractions. We are regulars at the Pioneer Village,... more
DAWSON CREEK IS PLANNING FOR PEOPLE Clean Water
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: The Citizens of Dawson Creek have a plan "CLEAN WATER FOR A HEALTHY LIFE". We have the best drinking water and we pride ourselves on the treatment and management of our watershed. We recognize the need to conserve, we recognize the importance of water, and we recognize the need to look after it.
DAWSON CREEK IS PLANNING FOR PEOPLE Clean Water
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: The Citizens of Dawson Creek have a plan "CLEAN WATER FOR A HEALTHY LIFE". We have the best drinking water and we pride ourselves on the treatment and management of our watershed. We recognize the need... more
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DAWSON CREEK IS PLANNING FOR PEOPLE Sustainable Economy
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: The Citizens of Dawson Creek have a plan "BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY FOR HEALTHY LIFE" this is what they said and thats what they are doing. Check out our community gardens, farmers market, and see what are community offers for organic produce. When its time to relax we have some great books to read, check out our local library and businesses. If you are looking for employment training we offer it here! We are "Sustainable Dawson Creek". Check out our website www.planningforpeople.ca.
DAWSON CREEK IS PLANNING FOR PEOPLE Sustainable Economy
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: The Citizens of Dawson Creek have a plan "BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY FOR HEALTHY LIFE" this is what they said and thats what they are doing. Check out our community gardens, farmers market, and see... more
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Go Dawson
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Dawson has lots to offer the young and old. My daughter dances and my son plays hockey and soccer in the summer. They are both enjoy school sports, the ski hill and the swimming pool. It is the a great community to raise a family.
Go Dawson
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Dawson has lots to offer the young and old. My daughter dances and my son plays hockey and soccer in the summer. They are both enjoy school sports, the ski hill and the swimming pool. It is the a great... more
GamesTown 2010
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: I work for the City of Dawson Creek and my job over the past few days has been to get out into the community and spread the word to to people to submit stories to this site in our quest to become GamesTown 2010. I have spent a lot of time the past couple of weeks reading the stories on here and I have to say....good work Dawson Creek. The response has been amazing, the stories are heart warming. It is hard to explain the pride you feel in your home town when you read how possitive people are and how much they love it here. We are Northern BC, people always ask "why are you there?". When it is -40 and dark you ask yourself the same thing....but it's the people. It's the warmth of community and just knowing that we are happy here in our small town and when we put our minds to it we do get the job done!!! I'm very proud of the schools, businesses and people who have stepped up and written their stories. They are a true reflection of how special it is up here. We are GamesTown 2010 and even if we don't win the gold other people can read what we are all about.
GamesTown 2010
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: I work for the City of Dawson Creek and my job over the past few days has been to get out into the community and spread the word to to people to submit stories to this site in our quest to become GamesTown... more
DAWSON CREEK IS PLANNING FOR PEOPLE Socially and Culturally
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: The Citizens of Dawson Creek have a plan "IMPROVING SOCIAL AND CULTURAL VITALITY FOR A HEALTHY LIFE" that is what they want. We offer various arts, cultural, and recreational activities for youth and young at heart. Chek out our website www.planningforpeople.ca.
DAWSON CREEK IS PLANNING FOR PEOPLE Socially and Culturally
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: The Citizens of Dawson Creek have a plan "IMPROVING SOCIAL AND CULTURAL VITALITY FOR A HEALTHY LIFE" that is what they want. We offer various arts, cultural, and recreational activities for youth and young... more
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Leoppky Park
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Leoppky Park is located near our house and we enjoy visiting it all year long. It is a unique park in that it is a series of trails that winds through forests. Our dog loves to go running through the trails and meet "friends" who are also enjoying the park. In the winter months, my husband is an active snowshoer and breaks trail for us after a snowfall. There are information plaques located throughout the park describing the different types of trees in the park. We also used this park as a setting for our wedding photos last summer.
Leoppky Park
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Leoppky Park is located near our house and we enjoy visiting it all year long. It is a unique park in that it is a series of trails that winds through forests. Our dog loves to go running through the trails... more
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Eh OH Dawson Creek Go!!!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: I have lived in Dawson all my life and i can think of no reason to leave. Dawson Creek is my home now and it will always be the best home i've ever had beacause of its community. Our city puts on so many activities for all of the town. So EH OH DAWSON CREEK GO!!!!!!!!
Eh OH Dawson Creek Go!!!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: I have lived in Dawson all my life and i can think of no reason to leave. Dawson Creek is my home now and it will always be the best home i've ever had beacause of its community. Our city puts on so many... more
Arts Center
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Dawson Creek is a great community, full of all sorts of different things to be involved in! I dance, teach dance and work at the arts center and love every minute of it!! They have so many different things to offer people in the community so everyone is always involved... They are always more then happy to support any other event that takes place in the town. Which is definitely something to be proud of! Go Dawson Go!!!
Arts Center
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: Dawson Creek is a great community, full of all sorts of different things to be involved in! I dance, teach dance and work at the arts center and love every minute of it!! They have so many different things... more
GAMES TOWN comes to town
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: We started it off with a parade and ended up winning the red ribbon - proud to promote gamestown as you can see by the beautiful smiles. Reminding residence "Have you made your pledge?".
GAMES TOWN comes to town
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: We started it off with a parade and ended up winning the red ribbon - proud to promote gamestown as you can see by the beautiful smiles. Reminding residence "Have you made your pledge?".
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT! GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: I BELIEVE DAWSON CREEK HAS THE CLEANEST ENVIRONMENT, BLUEST OF SKIES, AND THE NICEST PEOPLE!
VOLUNTEERISM IS HUGE! COMMUNITY SUPPORT IS FANTASTIC! COMMUNITY SPIRIT IS THE BEST!
THIS CITY KNOWS HOW TO PULL TOGETHER IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES!
LETS GO DAWSON CREEK LETS GO!!; LETS GO DAWSON CREEK LETS GO!!; LETS GO DAWSON CREEK LETS GO!!
COMMUNITY SUPPORT! GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: I BELIEVE DAWSON CREEK HAS THE CLEANEST ENVIRONMENT, BLUEST OF SKIES, AND THE NICEST PEOPLE!
VOLUNTEERISM IS HUGE! COMMUNITY SUPPORT IS FANTASTIC! COMMUNITY SPIRIT IS THE BEST!
THIS CITY KNOWS HOW TO... more
EH - OH DAWSON CREEK GO
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: I recently moved to Dawson Creek and so far I have been impressed by the sense of community that exists here. Right away I was invited to join a Friday night volley ball club with friends and family. I have met lots of people and everyone of them has been extremely sportsmanlike, friendly, and fun to play with. I enjoy the time I get to spend with the people I love, and people I know I will grow to love once a week while doing something I continue to enjoy.
EH - OH DAWSON CREEK GO
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: I recently moved to Dawson Creek and so far I have been impressed by the sense of community that exists here. Right away I was invited to join a Friday night volley ball club with friends and family. I... more
WHO ROCKS, we rock Dawson Creek
Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: The City of Dawson Creek took silver in the Energetic Olympics - the community came alive but we lost the gold during last few minutes of competition. We were presented with a cheque from One Sky, and made front page coverage for our valent efforts. One Sky's spokesman Mike Simpson said it all "I CAN SUM IT UP BY SAYING YOU ROCK, YOU ROCK DAWSON CREEK".
WHO ROCKS, we rock Dawson Creek
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Date: Jan 7, 2010
Entry: The City of Dawson Creek took silver in the Energetic Olympics - the community came alive but we lost the gold during last few minutes of competition. We were presented with a cheque from One Sky, and... more
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