Peace Country Regional Science Fair

Welcome to the PCRSF webpage

In addition to information concerning the fair, you will be able to find various resources that will help you teach the scientific method and bring enthusiasm to science.

Announcements

Canada Wide Science Fair 2025 in Fredericton

Over the first week of June, five young scientists from the Peace Region displayed their science fair projects at the national Canada Wide Science Fair (CWSF) in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Elianna Eagles, Hannah Klinck, and Paige Trofimenkoff - all from Valleyview - and Maëlle Bergeron and Harris Doucette, from the Peace River area, were among 390 students across the country who gathered at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton for a week of science, exploration, and celebration.

The reigonal committee would like to extend a heartfelt 'thank you' to all of this year's CWSF Finalists. You were all wonderful ambassadors of the Peace Country! You should all be extremely proud of your accomplishments and we are excited to see where you go next!

We would like to extend a special congratulations to Miss Elianna Eagles, whose wonderful project "From Crises to Catalysts: Harnessing Algae's Power with a Cost-Effective, Buoyant Biophotovoltaic" earned a Bronze Medal. Congratulations Elianna! We look forward to what you bring to the regional fair next year!

The CWSF experience could not have happened without the effort from two dedicated volunteers. Mrs. Kathryn Gauthier and Mrs. Christin Trofimenkoff served as adult chaperones - or "delegates" - for the week in Fredericton. Thank you so much for offering your time and experience to make this week such a success for our student finalists!

Finally, we would like to thank our sponsors for supporting our region's finalists in this year's fairs. Thank you very much!

We hope to see everyone again next year at the 2026 regional fair! Until then, have a wonderful summer!

-June 25, 2025

*Photos Courtesy Kathryn Gauthier

PCRSF 2025: Congratulations to all!

As the late winter sun was peaking over the frosty east hill and spilling into the mighty Peace River valley for one of the last times this year, students from across the region gathered along the banks of the frozen river to share their enthusiasm for science at this year's Peace Country Regional Science Fair.

It was wonderful to welcome all the students, teachers, and volunteers to another Regional Science Fair (the 41st in fact). Please have a look at this year's PROGRAM, the PROJECT ZONE filled with this year's participants and their projects, and PHOTOS of the event.

The organizers would like to extend a heart-felt THANK YOU to the volunteer judges that shared their time and expertise with our region's budding young scientists - without you this event cannot happen. We would also like to acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors for making it possible to host this wonderful event. Mercer Peace River was this year's Platinum sponsor and has been supporting youth science in the Peace for many years. The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division's generous donation of the venue is greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank our other sponsors from across the Peace Country including: the MD of Greenview, Pembina, Baytex Energy, Weaver Group LTD, Talon Electric, Boucher Bros Lumber, Tim Hortons, No Frills, and Peace Country Co-op. Last but certainly not least are the members of the organizing committee who have volunteered their time to organize and put on the event. Thank you to everyone who made this year's event possible!

Finally, the students! You are the reason for this event! Congratulations to all of you for completing a science fair project and presenting it at this year's fair! You should all be proud of the work that you have done, regardless of the results. We hope that everyone had a great day and we hope to see you all again next year.

Without further delay, here are this year's winners:

Grades 5/6:

Gold: Bella Gach & Yacine Sy - Qui Voit Mieux Dans le Noir?

Silver: Alex Roy & Edouard Bergeron - La Course de Fonte des Glacons

Bronze: Amalie Klinck & Merridy Trofimenkoff - Do Wildfires Affect our Mental Health?

Grades 7/8:

Health & Life Sciences

Gold: Harris Doucette - You Touched That?

Silver: Caitlin Trofimenkoff - Microplastics fibers in our food

Bronze: Maxime Roy - Les Jeux de Videos Masque la Douleur?

Physical, Earth, & Chemical Sciences

Gold: Maëlle Bergeron - La Dureté de l’eau

Silver: Charlie Leclerc & Alizee Bergeron - Comment Conserver un Avocat Ouvert

Bronze: Jonathan Bos - Voltage in Food

Biotechnology, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences

Gold: Liam Massen & Landon Berry - DFD 2000

Silver: Lilly McLeod & Kambriea Burns - Ball Spin

Bronze: Fahd Sarsar & Nico Dubé - Quelle couleur est-ce que les photorésisteur détectent mieux?

Grades 9/10:

Physical, Earth, & Chemical Sciences

Gold: Paige Trofimenkoff - Can Household Cleaners Eliminate Blood Traces? A Forensic Analysis

Biotechnology, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences

Gold: Elianna Eagles - From Crises to Catalysts: Unlocking Algae’s Potential for BPV Innovations and a Sustainable Future

Silver: Hannah Klinck - Two Stage Water Treatment for the removal of E. coli using Moringa Oleifera and Kaolin Clay

Bronze: Griffin Barclay & Kolby Gignac - Rideable Bicycle Generator

Health and Life Science Award

Harris Doucette - You Touched That?

Biotechnology, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

Elianna Eagles - From Crises to Catalysts: Unlocking Algae’s Potential for BPV Innovations and a Sustainable Future

Physical, Earth and Chemical Sciences

Paige Trofimenkoff - Can Household Cleaners Eliminate Blood Traces? A Forensic Analysis

Best in Fair

Elianna Eagles - From Crises to Catalysts: Unlocking Algae’s Potential for BPV Innovations and a Sustainable Future

CWSF Participants

Elianna Eagles

Paige Trofimenkoff

Harris Doucette

Hannah Klinck

Maëlle Bergeron

-March 18, 2025

Schedule Posted

With just over three weeks until this year's Peace Country Regional Science Fair, the organizers are excited to share the day's schedule with you all! Please have a look at the details over on the Schedule Page and don't forget to complete your registration before the deadline of 11:59 PM on March 10.

We are looking forward to hosting you at the Catholic Conference Centre in Peace River on Tuesday, March 18th. See you all very soon!

-February 24, 2025

Student Registration NOW OPEN

The organizing committee is looking forward to welcoming you all to PCRSF 2025 on March 18, 2025 in Peace River, AB! With the date fast approaching, please find below some important information about your registration for the fair.

Students who wish to participate in this year's fair should complete their STUDENT REGISTRATION before Monday, MARCH 10, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

Although this year's schedule has not yet been finalized, please have a look at last year's schedule to familiarize yourself with the general structure of the event.

Any questions about registration - or the fair in general - please reach out to Mme. Kristen Blanchette (kblanchette@hpsd.ca). Can't wait to see you all in March!

-February 2, 2025

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PCRSF 2025 Date ANNOUNCED, School Registration OPEN

Mark your calendars!

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 is the (tentative) date for the 2025 edition of the PCRSF. On that day, Peace River will play host to the northwest's top young scientists for a full day of science and celebration.

The SCHOOL REGISTRATION is now open. Teachers of students who intend to participate in this year's fair: please take a few minutes to complete the school registration. A few minutes from you goes a long way in helping the organizers plan the best event possible for our inspiring youth!

We look forward to sharing more details of the event in the coming months, and they will all appear right here so please keep us bookmarked!

Should you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Kristen Blanchette (kblanchette@hpsd.ca) from the organizing committee.

We are looking forward to hosting you for another fantastic edition of the PCRSF! See you soon!

-November 18, 2024

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