The year 2015, like last year, is filled with historic
celebrations. Reaching the pinnacle of
100th is the Masonic Lodge in
Peace River and the first postal service to Peace River Crossing, to name but
two. It will be 110 years since the Shaftesbury Trail was surveyed and 105
years for the survey of the Grouard/ Peace River Trail. In terms of more contemporary history, it
will also be the 25th anniversary of Daishowa-Marubeni Peace River
Pulp Mill (DMI). The Museum will partner
with DMI on an exhibit featuring a historical and environmental perspective of the
boreal forest, titled “When a Tree Falls in the Forest”.
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| Artist Jessie Rovang setting up her 'pulp' dolls. |
Ironically, this month’s artist, Jessie Rovang, is showing,
amongst her watercolours and photography, handmade dolls she created from DMI pulp.
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| Wood worker and artist Ken Ayre installing new shelves. |
Carrying on with the northern boreal forest theme, we were
recently recipients of a beautifully crafted set of shelves of area spruce from
local woodworker and artist Ken Ayre.
His well-known furniture can be found in our galleries offering comfy spaces
for contemplation and enjoyment. This
recent acquisition came to us from the generosity of Carol and Dave VanSlyke,
who gave their father and father-in-law John Vanslyke, a donation to our Museum
as his Christmas gift. This donation,
combined with a donation from Heritage Run organizers – the Peace River Running
Club, we now have our Gift Shop history books displayed for sale on a work of
art.
Our sincere thanks to the VanSlykes and the Running Club for this new shelving unit and to Ken Ayre for the creative wood work!
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| History books displayed on new shelves in the Gift Shop |
The Museum is proud to be an outlet for the 2015 Pow Wow
calendar. For $15 you will not only be
supporting the inspiring work of the fundraising committee who organize and
manage the annual Pow Wow and Aboriginal Gathering for our area but you will receive a high
quality photographic production encapsulating the dynamic colour and movement
of this heritage and cultural event. 