Recent History – 2001 March 29, 2001 DAWSON CREEK — After 20 years, the annual art auction is still going strong. The next edition of the annual event will be held Friday, April 6 at the George Dawson Inn, 7 p.m. start. The auction began on a fairly small scale, but has grown significantly over… Read More

Recent History – 2001 April 5, 2001 DAWSON CREEK — The work from one of the more popular programs is on display at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. Exploring Art highlights the paintings, pottery and paper mache that are the result of Time Out for Seniors — a program that has been running for about… Read More

Recent History – 2001 By Yose Cormier, Daily News Staff The Dawson Creek Sportsman Club held its first 3D Archery Shoot this weekend. Fifty-one archers participated in the event, with some as young as six years old and others over 60. Participants travelled from Prince George, Mackenzie, Grande Prairie as well as Chetwynd and the… Read More

Recent History – 2001 May 9, 2001 By Mark Nielsen, Daily News Staff Painting and pottery. Brash and bold. Artists Mike Kroecher and Jane Anderson may work in different mediums, but they have a lot in common, beginning with the work of both being currently featured at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. While Kroecher’s paintings,… Read More

Recent History – 2001 By Yose Cormier, Daily News Staff There was reason to celebrate Saturday as the Dawson Creek Speedskating Club celebrated 45 years of existence. Gathered at the curling rink, close to 100 people including a list of who’s who in Dawson Creek speedskating history took part in a supper, loonie auction, and… Read More

Recent History – 2001 May 30, 2001 By Mark Nielsen, Daily News Staff The work of several Dawson Creek area residents has proven strong enough to win the attention of the B.C. Festival of the Arts, and they’ve been invited to attend the workshops in their respective callings. Here’s a look at some of them:… Read More

Recent History – 2001 May 31, 2001 By Mark Nielsen, Daily News Staff Thanks to the B.C. Festival of the Arts, two Dawson Creek artists are taking advantage of some opportunities they otherwise might not have been able to enjoy. Painter Valerie McMeekin is one of the students in a workshop hosted by renowned water… Read More

Recent History – 2001 June 29, 2001 By Mark Nielsen, Daily News Staff It’s a drama. It’s a comedy. It’s even something of a spectacle. But above all, Annie is a musical. So when director Jennifer Gorton is asked about the value of the show’s musical director, Dawn Taylor, her appreciation knows no limits. “She’s… Read More

Recent History – 2001 By Rick Davison, Daily News Staff To say the six Dawson Creek athletes who will competing at the provincial Special Olympics in Prince George Friday, Saturday and Sunday are anticipating the event may be a bit of an understatement. “They are very pumped and haven’t stopped talking about it for weeks…. Read More

Recent History – 2001 Aug. 7, 2001 DAWSON CREEK — A slice of the Mile Zero City’s colourful past now graces the west wall of Bing’s Furniture, thanks to the efforts of a local artist and some summer students. Devised by Calvin Kruk and realized with the help of Karyl Gilbertson, Graham Ripley, Missy Klassen,… Read More