There were a few events happening in the North Peace this week whose stories are best told through photographs.
High on Ice Winter Fest
Where the Wild Things Are - part of the Storywalk at Centennial Park. These sculptures were created by professional carvers David Ducharme and Susanne Ruseler (Tania Finch photos)
The Ice Slides are always a big hit with families - on the left is a short pair of slides for younger kids, while on the right is a much longer and steeper pair of slides for the more adventurous.
Single Block Carving competition gives the professional carvers a chance to have some fun, pitting their speed and creativity against each other, and creating some stunning pieces. This piece was created by Dmitri Klemenko.
At the Lil’ Chippers Wall, kids of all ages had the chance to try ice and snow carving for themselves.
Courthouse Protest
Community members held a protest on Thursday morning outside the Provincial Court Buiding in Fort St. John in support of the Coutts Four - four men who have been in jail in Coutts, AB since February 2022, following their participation in a protest at the AB-US border. (Tania Finch photo)
Bead Soup & Entangled exhibit continues
The February exhibit at Peace Gallery North - Bead Soup and Entangled - continues for one more week. Featuring the mesmerizing and beautiful works of Dawson Creek artist Haley Bassett and new-to-the-Peace artist Forouzan Afrauzi the exhibit will be available until February 24. Peace Gallery North is open Tuesday through Saturday 11-5.
One of Haley Bassett’s unique works featuring exquisite beading. (Tania Finch photo)
Two of Forouzan Afrouzi’s works. Afrouzi recently arrived in the Peace from Iran, and this exhibit is a continuation of her last show in Iran. (Tania Finch photo)
