Alaska Highway Community Events
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Fort Nelson:
The Business & Community Excellence Awards took place Oct 22nd at 7pm in the Phoenix Theatre. See the list of winners here. For more info on the awards and to nominate someone for a community award, visit www.fortnelsonchamber.com
The Love Local contest is on now. The Fort Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce along with participating local businesses give you a chance of winning weekly cash (certificates) you can spend at local businesses. Each week, $150 will be given away. Simply post your purchase receipts with the hash tag #lovelocalNRRM or #shopNRRM on social media or take your receipts to the chamber office. Winners will be announced every Friday morning.
The Fort Nelson and Chamber of Commerce Small Business Christmas Dinner is a go for Saturday Dec 6. Doors open 6pm with dinner at 7. The evening will include a dance, gift exchange, silent auction, raffles, and safe ride home. Call 250-774-2956 or email info@fortnelsonchamber.com
It is once again time for the annual Fort Nelson Parade of Lights! Please join us on Sunday December 7th at 5:30pm along 50th Avenue North to watch the convoy of lights proceed from The Pub to the Northern Rockies Regional Rec Centre! If you or your business are interested in participating as a float please visit www.gonortheast.ca/parade2025
Christmas Tree Light Up is Sunday Dec 7th. Light up is at 6pm. For more info visit gonortheast.ca or call 250-774-2541 ext. 1
It's Ladies Night at Gold Fever in the Landmark Plaza on Thursday Dec 11 from 5-8pm. There'll be Snacks, Discounts, Refreshments & fellowship.
You're invited to bring a friend to Gold Fever and enjoy a nice relaxing evening!. Make a wish list and get some of your Christmas shopping done.
Breakfast with SANTA is Dec 14th from 8:30a to 11:30a at the community hall. Adults $8, Children 12 years and younger $5, and if you're under two years old it's FREE. You're invited for a hot breakfast and plenty of Christmas Cheer!
New Years Eve party at the Fort Nelson Curling Lounge. See the event poster at bottom of this page.
Your invited to the Park Social Wellness Group every Thursday from 10 to 11:30 @ the rec centre track. Bring a friend for some light exercise, friendly conversation, fresh snacks, coffee, and a health check with the community paramedic!
Aqua spin is growing in popularity!. Make a splash in your routine with Aqua-cycling Tuesday and Thursdays 9 to 9:45a. Register today at nrrm.perfectmind.com/ or call 250-774-2541 ext 1.
Fort Nelson Narcotics Anonymous meets every Friday evening 7pm at the friendship centre. All are welcome.
The Fort Nelson Community Recreations Center offers a wide variety of activities including skating, pool, water slide, hot tub, steam room, sauna, climbing wall and racquetball/squash court. Contact the Town of Fort Nelson or drop in for a visit. Book the climbing wall at least 24 hours in advance to avoid cancellations.
