City Lights News
Highlights and Events February 1994
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Prince Albert,
Saskatchewan S6V 0G4
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30th P.A. WINTER FESTIVAL
"A good wintering place" was how the aboriginal people referred to this area long before Europeans appeared and settled in the Prince Albert district. Thus it should be no surprise that the winter season is host to one of our major events and tourist attractions, the Prince Albert Winter Festival. During the winter months in the early 1900s, dog derbys were a popular pastime, but it was not until 1926 that the first Winter Festival was organized in Prince Albert. People came from near and far to participate in the three day event featuring horse racing on the river, a queen contest, a dog derby and other popular entertainment, making the festival an annual event until its demise in 1929. More than thirty years passed before a group of enthusiastic citizens, recalling fond memories of their childhood winters, decided to revive the Festival.
In 1965, the first annual Prince Albert Winter Festival (since 1929) was held from January 28th through to FEBRUARY 7th. The Trappers Party, which included food, entertainment and practical demonstrations of trapping skills and contests, was held at the Armouries and opened the festivities. The remaining days were filled with film festivals, handicraft displays, a parade, power toboggan races for men and women, variety shows, ski jumping and many other events, with the dog derby proving to be the most popular Festival attraction.
The support of the whole community as well as the steady flow of visitors made the festival a success and ensured it a permanent place on the community calendar. This year, the Prince Albert Winter Festival is proudly celebrating its 30th edition. The evolution of the Prince Albert Winter Festival mirrors the progress of our community while providing a link to our past. Traditional contests and events are flanked by many artistic and ethnic activities that now form a part of our modern culture. The Winter Festival, more than a pleasant break in the monotony of the winter season, is a reflection of our heritage.
The Winter Festival demonstrates once again, that Prince Albert is still the "good wintering place" of long ago.
Highlights FEBRUARY 12th to 27th
12: Top Hat Lions Mr. & Mrs. Winter Festival Tea at the Heritage Centre.
12: Sweetheart Dance & Queen Coronation at P.A. Place.
14-22: Filmfest at the J. M. Cuelenaere Library.
17-19: Voices of the North, held at the Exhibition Centre and at P.A. Place.
18: Juried Art Show Reception at the Little Gallery.
19: Lily Plain Ski Loppet.
19: Wine Cellar/ Cave à Vin at Coronet Motor Inn.
19-20: Snowmobile Races.
20: Sacred Music Concert (to be announced).
22-26: Goldrush Casino and Country North Show at the Exhibition Centre.
25-26: Ol' Tyme Fiddler's Competition at Convention Centre (195-17th St. W.).
26-27: Weyerhaeuser King Trapper events & Dog Competitions at Festival Site.
Buttons cost $2 and are available at all events, Banks, Service Stations, local businesses, or at the Winter Festival Office in the Margo Fournier Centre (9am-5pm week days).
Service Clubs and Associations:
THE PRINCE ALBERT SKI CLUB
has always had a jump on winter, in fact, that's how it all started. The artisan made jump was the training ground for many good calibre jumpers and host to Regional and Provincial competitions for many years. Jumping also attracted spectators to the Little Red River Park and admission charges brought a nice cash flow into the coffers of the Club. Then the Club went "down hill" as it were, with a growing Alpine membership using the log cabin clubhouse, joined later by Cross Country enthusiasts. The Club now has two active racing teams (Alpine & Cross Country) and promotes this sport at all ages with classes and competitions. Last November at the Little Red River Park, 7 km of lit Cross Country trails, a new freestyle ski trail in the Cosmo Lodge area, a 1 km wheelchair pathway, replacement of the two bridges on the river trail and roadway and parking lot changes in the valley area were completed, thanks to volunteers and the generous financial support of many local businesses.
Thanks to our reader who pointed out that Lacrosse, not Hockey, is our national sport. Not finding an answer at the Library, we called "Good Question" and Sheila Coles (CBC Radio, Morning Edition) proved us both wrong. Canada doesn't have an officially recognized national sport, although both sports originated in Canada.
The YWCA programs have begun, call them for details.
The Sask Health Region, Heart & Stroke Foundation and Legs Unlimited are promoting the Healthy Choices Program, (non smoking areas and nutritious menu awards for restaurants).
FEBRUARY 1: Pineland Home Care Seniors Aquacise Program, Tuesdays at noon at Carlton High School. Information: Pineland Home Care 922-2969.
FEBRUARY 1-2: Catholic Family Services Parenting Classes, Tues. & Weds. (6wks) 7pm. Call Dianne Frombach 922-3202.
FEBRUARY 3: A A Meetings, Thursdays 7:30-9pm, IMFC Conference Room, new members always welcome. For more information contact IMFC 764-3431.
FEBRUARY 4-5: Freshman Girls Invitational Basketball Tournament, at Carlton High School in the Red Gym. For more information Morley Harrison 922-3115.
FEBRUARY 4-6: Powwow Celebration, at Gateway Mall Trade Centre. Princess competition, dancers initiation, memorial specials. Contact IMFC 764-3431.
FEBRUARY 5-6: Weyerhaeuser Annual Inter Company Hockey Tournament, at the Comuniplex and Stuart Arena. Free admission. Contact Diane Maier 953-7324.
FEBRUARY 6: Kyla Home Show, display of paintings and various artistic handicrafts (1312 Reed Bay P.A.) from 1 to 5 pm. Call Jack & Linda Jensen 764-9569.
FEBRUARY 6: Odyssey Productions: Steel Magnolias audition 7pm at 311 South Industrial Drive. Call Darryl 922-0284.
FEBRUARY 8: P.A. Wildlife Federation Monthly Meeting on wildlife & habitat issues, 7:30pm Clubhouse. Mark 922-3838.
FEBRUARY 11: Burger King Super Heroes &Villains, Batman, Catwoman & Ninja Turtle Michelangelo at Raiders hockey game. FEBRUARY 15: Ladies Night at Raiders game. Special tickets and prizes to celebrate Valentine's Day. Comuniplex. Raiders Office 764-5348.
FEBRUARY 14-22: WINTER FESTIVAL FILMS at the Library
- 14: The Princess Bride
- 15: Jetson's - The Movie
- 16: Land Before Time
- 17: Cheetah & Friends -
- 18: Beethoven
- 19: Great Mouse Detective
- 21: Wizard of Oz
- 22: Bugs Bunny Road Runner
FEBRUARY 19: Cave a Vin / Wine Cellar degustation de vin, spectacle de danse folklorique par "la Ribambelle" et soiree dansante avec "Mirage". Societe Canadienne-Francaise de P. A. Coronet Inn. Constant Poilievre 953-6453.
FEBRUARY 19: Cross Country Ski the Lily Plain Loppet, start & finish at the Lily Plain Community Hall, 20 km West of P.A. Registration deadline FEBRUARY 15, (max. 400 participants). Entries available at Fresh Air Experience, Gene's Cycle and Leisure Sports.
FEBRUARY 19: Snowmobile Rally, registration 10am-1pm. Call Guy Kennedy 763-0751. Dave Stuart Park; all proceeds to Children's Haven.
FEBRUARY 20: Leisure Sports/Yamaha Drag Racing, registration 9-11am, races 12-5pm. Dwight Bergstrom 764-1443. at Dave Stuart Park; all proceeds to Children's Haven.
FEBRUARY 21-22: P.A. Teacher's Association Convention, Carlton High School. Information: Morley Harrison 922-3115.
FEBRUARY 22-26: Goldrush Casino, Blackjack, Red Dog, P.A. Poker, Roulette, Money Wheel and Crown & Anchor. Exhibition Centre 764-1711.
FEBRUARY 23: Out Of The Forest And Onto The Market, conference at the Marlboro Inn. Canadian Forest Service 953-8544.
FEBRUARY 23: P. A. Business & Professional Women's Club Luncheon, Marlboro Inn 12pm. Marg Kilkenny 922-0030.
FEBRUARY 25-27 & MARCH 3-5: Odyssey Productions Noises Off! Ed's Inn Shellbrook Hwy. Information & tickets Darryl 922-0284 or the Arts Centre 953-4811.
FEBRUARY 26-27: P.A. Table Tennis Club Tournament, Margo Fournier Centre. Contact Zig Lejins 764-6070.
AT P. A. CURLING CLUB - 900-22nd Street East
For more information call 763-2502
FEBRUARY 5: Sask Wheat Pool, call Jack Armitage 763-2112.
FEBRUARY 6: Big Bros. & Sisters Funspiel. Carol 764-7197.
FEBRUARY 11-13: Post Office Playdowns & P.A. Mixed Regionals. Lynne 763-8402.
FEBRUARY 14-18: Senior Mens Open. Call Jack 763-2112.
FEBRUARY 18-20: Pepsi-Cherry Ins. One Man Tuff Spiel 763-8402.
FEBRUARY 25-27: Peace Officers Bonspiel. Blaine 764-7980.
P.A. Raiders Home Games "February"
FEBRUARY 2: vs Kamloops Blazers
FEBRUARY 6: vs Medicine Hat Tigers
FEBRUARY 9: vs Moose Jaw Warriors
FEBRUARY 11: vs Swift Current Broncos
FEBRUARY 15: vs Moose Jaw Warriors
P.A.RAIDERS OFFICE 764-5348
AMY'S ON SECOND 2990-2nd Avenue West
JANUARY 30 to MARCH. 19: Dennis Abernethy "Recent Works" watercolours, woodcuts and linocuts. Seasonal themes of rural Saskatchewan. Opening Sunday 30, 2-4pm.
DIGGER'S ROADHOUSE 2901-2nd Avenue West
FEBRUARY 20 to APRIL 16: Pines Photo Club presents Mariette Madsen: Peace & Harmony. The spirit of Saskatchewan captured by her camera. Open Sun. 20, 6-8pm.
GRACE CAMPBELL GALLERY John M. Cuelenaere Library 125-12th Street East
FEBRUARY 4 to MARCH 1: Inspiration of Creativity: Landscape and Wildlife; oil and acrylic paintings by Zenon Buchko of P.A. His art reflects influences of the north: changing seasons, wildlife and waterfowl.
LITTLE GALLERY 1010 Central Ave. Tel. 763-7080
FEBRUARY 1 to FEBRUARY 12: "Posters Against War & Violence", photomontages by Wolfgang Janish & Gustavo Espinosa, a private collection.
FEBRUARY 18 to MARCH 31: Winter Festival Juried Art Show opening reception Friday 18 at 8pm. Tickets & application forms at the Arts Centre.
CITY SLICKERS 3541-2nd Avenue West
Every Wed: Wild Weekend Wednesdays, crab races & other games. Starts at 9pm.
EXHIBITION CENTRE Exhibition Park
FEBRUARY 17-19: Voices Of The North, a showcase of aboriginal talent, 7pm at the Exhibition Centre.
P. A. PLACE 153 - South Industrial Drive
FEBRUARY 19: Voices Of The North Dances, 9pm at P.A. Place. Bands: Out of the Blue (P.A.) & Younger Brothers (Winnipeg). Information: Bernice Sayese 763-6280.
George Tsougrianis - Program Director, Shaw Cable Ten 922-5622, fax 922-7122.
This month don't miss:
"Best Of The P.A. Winter Festival", selection of events filmed during the 1993 edition and after FEBRUARY 13th, from the '94 Winter Festival.
Tuesdays 7pm, Thursdays 8pm and Sundays 8pm.
Video series: "Adult Children Of Dysfunctional Families"
produced in conjunction with Saskatchewan Social Services and Catholic Family Services.
FEBRUARY 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26
MARCH 2, 5, 9, 12. Weds. 7:30pm & Sats. 5pm.
See you on Channel Ten!
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