February 13, 2010 | 2010 Olympics >
Dawson Creek, Festivals & Events
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Everywhere I went in Dawson Creek on Friday, Feb 11, the main talk was about the
Olympic Games and especially the
Opening Ceremonies.People here in the Peace River Country have a special appreciation for the importance of winter.
We live in a winter wonderland ourselves. I heard more than a few chuckles about our abundance of snow this year and willingness to donate some to the Olympic venues.
• We watched in
respect as the Georgian athlete who lost his life was paid tribute by the whole world
• We watched with
high regard as our First Nations Peoples opened the ceremonies and welcomed the world
• We watched in
excitement as we were introduced to the best athletes on the planet
• We watched in
great pride as our Canadian athletes made their entrance into the stadium
• We watched in
delight as we were dazzled by an amazing show of Canadian Talent and Spirit
• We watched in
reverence as the Olympic Torches were carried and lit by Canada's Favorite Athletes
• We watched in
anticipation for the coming days!
Way to Go Vancouver! We Love You Canada! Welcome World!This Mile O Citizen will certainly be following the 2010 Winter Olympics! Anyone want some snow?
February 11, 2010 | 2010 Olympics >
Dawson Creek, Car / Truck / Motorcycle
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It's no wonder Dawson Creek won a place on the Gamestown Podium... I could hear the cheering from miles away...
Did you get a chance to check out the letters on the Dawson Creek gamestown2010 website? If you did, which ones did you enjoy?
I was so impressed with the stories I read. Once I started I couldn't stop reading. I found entry after entry by people just like me who love our lifestyle here in our northern city.
I realized that a common experience we all value so highly is our deep sense of community... we do so much, and we love to do it together!
• We play outside in the snow and sun
• We splash around in pools, lakes and rivers
• We cheer from rodeo stands, sidelines and bleachers
• We fill our auditoriums for big concerts, small concerts and all the in between concerts
• We volunteer, we dance, we eat and we sing
• Together!
I read stories about our big beautiful blue skies, our spectacular northern lights, our fresh air and clean water.
There are stories about our world-class wind park, our expanding use of renewable energy and commitment to a balanced industry and healthy environment. We are green and proud of it!
For this Mile O Citizen, Dawson Creek will always have a place on the podium!
I'd love to hear your stories of what you love about the Peace River Country and her people.