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| 4P Festival a five day event based around the September long weekend that has something for all ages to enjoy. This event has been ever growing and has been running for 25 consecutive years. The events take place in Pine Falls, Powerview and St. Georges. Make sure to book your accommodations at one of our local establishments. The history behind the name -- The name comes from the Four major industries that surround the Town of Powerview -Pine Falls and the R.M. of Alexander. |
PAPER
The Tembec Paper Group located in
Powerview-Pine Falls, which was built in
1927 was originally called Manitoba Paper
Company. It produces 179,000 metric
tons of newsprint per
year.
The Tembec Paper Group located in
Powerview-Pine Falls, which was built in
1927 was originally called Manitoba Paper
Company. It produces 179,000 metric
tons of newsprint per
year.
POWER
The Pine Falls Generating Station is the last
dam to use the Winnipeg River's abundant
waters before reaching Lake Winnipeg.
Construction of the dam was
completed in 1952.
The Pine Falls Generating Station is the last
dam to use the Winnipeg River's abundant
waters before reaching Lake Winnipeg.
Construction of the dam was
completed in 1952.
PICKEREL
The Winnipeg River is famous for its vast
supply of pickerel fishing. It attracts
fishing enthusiasts from all over Canada
and the United States.
The Winnipeg River is famous for its vast
supply of pickerel fishing. It attracts
fishing enthusiasts from all over Canada
and the United States.
PEA
The beautiful community of St. Georges,
which is located 5 kms. east of
Powerview-PIne Falls is home to some of the
world's finest pea farms.
The beautiful community of St. Georges,
which is located 5 kms. east of
Powerview-PIne Falls is home to some of the
world's finest pea farms.
| SPECIAL EVENTS |
| Men's Bonspiel |
Date: February 1-3, 2008
Entry: $160/Team (Dinner Included)
- 32 teams maximum -
Contact: Bill Lavallee (367-8769)
Richard Chevrefils (367-8911)
Entry: $160/Team (Dinner Included)
- 32 teams maximum -
Contact: Bill Lavallee (367-8769)
Richard Chevrefils (367-8911)
| Fly out Fishing Trip 4 guys - 3 days Sponsor Blue Water Aviation |
| Pine Falls Curling Club |
| Ladies Bonspiel |
Date: February 8 - 10, 2008
Entry: $140/Team (Dinner Included)
***Enter early and have a chance to win your entry fee back ***
Early Bird Entry Date: January 25th
Theme: "Walk Like an Egyptian"
Contact: Claudette McLeod (367-8512)
Diane Curé (367-8571)
Entry: $140/Team (Dinner Included)
***Enter early and have a chance to win your entry fee back ***
Early Bird Entry Date: January 25th
Theme: "Walk Like an Egyptian"
Contact: Claudette McLeod (367-8512)
Diane Curé (367-8571)
| Mixed Bonspiel |
Date: March 14-16, 2008
Entry: $140/Team
Contact: Melinda Pluchinski (367-4682)
Fay Berthelette (367-8968)
Entry: $140/Team
Contact: Melinda Pluchinski (367-4682)
Fay Berthelette (367-8968)
