Forest Capital of Canada 2024
Mackenzie Region has been chosen as the Forest Capital of Canada for 2024! This is the first time it's been awarded in western Canada since 2013!
What Can People Expect?
Our Mission Statement
Embracing the Title
"We will be showcasing our stories, our history and our spirit. This designation is now part of our legacy, and we're developing strategies to capture our culture and celebrate it."
Empowering Communities
The FCC2024 Board is made up of experienced and engaged people from across the region. They will be partnering with communities, non-profits, businesses and organizations to build on scheduled events and to help develop new events throughout the year.
Collaborative Strength
We will celebrate across the region, with events and legacy projects with seed funding coming from partners like Mackenzie County, Town of High Level, Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) and a successful FRIAA/FRIP funding partnership with Tolko, West Fraser, La Crete Sawmills, Boucher Bros. Lumber, Mercer and supported by Crestview Lumber and Evergreen Mills.
Celebrate and Engage
“We are confident our region will work together throughout the year and take every opportunity to celebrate and showcase our forest and our connection to it,” said Wardley. “Watch our socials and get ready to like, share and engage!”
Latest News & Events
Recent Happenings
Winter Fun
9th Annual FrostivalFCC embraced the theme "In The Forest," during the 9th Annual Frostival. Once again the Town of High Level partnered with Ice on Whyte. Master Carvers Cliff and Andrew created some amazing sculptures.
The Forest Capital of Canada was very proud to be involved! Some of the volunteers wore dual-hats and served shaved ice and cotton candy, handed out FCC2024 buttons and stickers, and chatted up why our region is so spectacular! Axe throwing by Axe Monkeys, from Edmonton, had line ups to "toss the axe" which was a sure sign of success!
The Acceptance
Forest Capital of Canada DesignationLisa Wardley (FCC2024 Board Co-Chair and Councillor of Mackenzie County) and Josh Knelsen (Mackenzie County Reeve) attended the CIF-IFC conference to accept FCC Designation.
The Celebration
Kickoff Parties Across The RegionKickoff events held in January included fireworks, live music, food, drink, skating, skiing, games, prizes and toasty bonfires. What's next? Don't worry, we'll get to the axe throwing.
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Just Happened
