On the left side of this newsletter, you will find helpful links including a link to the online Calendar of Events which has listings for Fort St. John and area.   

Christmas Stocking Stuffers 

Are you looking for unique items to fill the stockings?  Well, come check out the souvenir shop at the Visitor Centre.

There's something for everyone and you don't have to be a tourist to enjoy shopping here.  We have added the second cookie cutter to our wild animals theme - Bear.  If you didn't purchase the moose cutter last year - don't worry we have more in stock!

Our battery-free iPhone/iPod speakers are definitely a hit, as is the Wine-To-Go cups .  We also have a collection of Moose souvenirs. There is everything from a Moose Crossing sign  to light-up Moose pens and the famous Mail-A-Moose Postcard.

Fort St. John pet owners can find some unique and useful items as well. Choose from pet bandanas, collapsible travel dog bowls, tennis ball doggie bones and doggie pick-up baggies in a handy carry case.  

Don't miss our sale items - there are books 75% off, luggage tags, clothing, notebooks - to name a few!

Come check out our great selection today! Our hours are 9am to 8pm, Monday to Friday and 11am to 7pm weekends. Closed on Statutory Holidays. 

We are now located in the Pomeroy Sport Centre and loving our new home!  Come say hi and see for yourself!  

The City of Fort St. John is seeking 4 non-profit organizations to volunteer for the annual Christmas Tree Pick-Up. Residents are asked to leave their Christmas trees on their tree lawn on a designated date so that the volunteers may collect and deliver them to the City's Snow Removal Dump Site at 79th Avenue and 93rd Street. An honorarium of $500 will be paid to each group.

Eligibility: groups must be not for profit, must operate in Fort St. John, and must provide their own equipment such as trucks trailer, etc.

For more information or to sign your group up, please contact us at 250-787-5791 or email communitydevelopment@fortstjohn.ca. 

NEW for 2013~2014 will be the first Winter Photo Scavenger Hunt organized by the City of Fort St. John.  This fun, family-friendly event is sponsored locally by Unforgettable Memories. 

Through this popular FREE event, our community is given the opportunity to showcase their talent while exposing the beauty of our City as well as the North Peace region. The event encourages participants to venture out into the City and area as well as promotes active living in Fort St John.  

• Event dates:  November 15, 2013 - February 10, 2014
• The contest is FREE
• Participate in the Family or General Category
• You may register at any time during the contest
• Register in-person at the Visitor Centre

Prizes will be awarded for the following (please see Rules & Regulations for eligibility):

• Family Category - one draw for an Inflatable Toys Pitch Party at the Kids Arena Fieldhouse (value $250)
• General Category - one draw for $250 VISA gift card
• Grand Prize - one winner will receive a PROmaster XC525 blue tripod and a LowePro Flipside 300 Camera Bag donated by Unforgettable Memories foto Source

Please visit our event webpage for up-to-date information.