History – Page 2 – Rotary Club of Fort St. John, British Columbia

World Polio Day

Today is World Polio Day! Over the last 10 years, the Rotary Club of Fort St. John is proud to have contributed $58,371 to PolioPlus and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, our small part in… World Polio Day

District Governor Donna Barrett visits

The Rotary Club of Fort St. John was honoured to welcome District Governor Donna Barrett to Fort St. John earlier this month. Club President Vince van Wieringen and Past President Bruce Christensen took Donna for… District Governor Donna Barrett visits

Rotary Mega Lottery delivers $64,000 to Peace Region community clubs

Twenty-two charities and community clubs in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Chetwynd have received nearly $64,000 in winnings as the Rotary Club of Fort St. John recently delivered the proceeds from its 2020 Mega… Rotary Mega Lottery delivers $64,000 to Peace Region community clubs

2021 Rotary Youth Scholarship

As much as we love kickstartin’ the school year with a community breakfast, we also love ending it by awarding a North Peace Secondary School graduate with our Rotary Youth Scholarship to help them further… 2021 Rotary Youth Scholarship

Beth Horychun at the Ma Murray playground.

Ma Murray’s new school playground nearing completion

Many hands make light work and today we are grateful to our fellow Rotarians and the many volunteers and support from local businesses that has helped to make the accessible playground at Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray… Ma Murray’s new school playground nearing completion

Rotary scholarship winner off to university

Fort St. John Rotarians said goodbye to Pauleanne Codilla last week and presented her with this year’s $5,000 Rotary Youth Scholarship. The North Peace Secondary graduate has been a tremendous youth ambassador in Fort St.… Rotary scholarship winner off to university

Farewell to a Fort St. John Rotary pioneer

Fort St. John Rotarians gathered May 30 to celebrate and say farewell to one of its founding members, Dudley Wagner. Wagner, who turned 87, was one of 34 charter members of the club when it… Farewell to a Fort St. John Rotary pioneer

New Rotary Spray Park makes a splash

Fort St. John’s new and improved spray park is officially open. City council, Rotarians, and other dignitaries cut the ribbon on the Rotary Spray Park Friday afternoon. “I’m very excited about all the memories this… New Rotary Spray Park makes a splash

New 120-foot Rotary flagpole draws the eye in Charlie Lake

There’s a new landmark to behold at the Rotary RV Park in Charlie Lake. The Rotary Club of Fort St. John raised a new 120-foot flagpole on Aug. 11, which runs a 20×40 foot Canadian… New 120-foot Rotary flagpole draws the eye in Charlie Lake

Women’s Resource Centre

Another great day to be a Rotarian. Sherry Marshall and Amanda Trotter receive a $9,000 cheque from Rotary presented by Julie Ziebart and Harold Goodwin. The money was raised through the Mother’s Day Run. Amanda… Women’s Resource Centre