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For over 100 years, films have entertained residents of the Peace Region, from the first silent short films, the introduction of sound, and eventually 3D and digital projection today. This region experienced it all, but the history of what all that looks like is becoming difficult to piece together. “It’s

James Mearon Morrison wears many hats: a talented musician, photographer, budding filmmaker, and board game designer, while at the heart of all his projects is a desire to promote the arts and music scene in the Peace Country. “There’s a lot of music talent here, and I wanted to showcase

Leslie Bjur has seen firsthand the healing power of art in her classroom at the Centre for Creative Arts in Grande Prairie. For over 20 years, the centre’s Healing Arts Program Initiative (HAPI) has given people the ability to participate in art classes where they may otherwise face barriers. “It’s

The Cavalcade Theatre Company in Grande Prairie has been working to make theatre more accessible in the community for the past five years. Its shows are by donation and are often performed in public spaces. “The impetus for Cavalcade was essentially a need to create theatre and art that was

A new mentorship program in Dawson Creek aims to support and celebrate emerging Peace Country artists. The Youth Artist Mentorship & Exhibition Program (YAM), facilitated by the Dawson Creek Art Gallery (DCAG), the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre (KPAC), and Arts North East (ANE), aims to connect youth artists with established

Dancers of all ages from the Troyanda Society of Ukrainian Culture & Heritage were performing during the Malanka celebration at the Bonnetts Energy Centre in Grande Prairie on Jan. 24. Malanka, the Ukrainian New Year celebration, included Ukrainian dancing, music, and food. After the performances, the dance floor was filled