City Lights News
Highlights and Events May 1997
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P. A. and Area Community Against Family Violence
There is no room for violence in a family, in a community or in a society. Yet we are surrounded by violence and often feel helpless to stop it. Violence is the abuse of power, it is domination over those who do not have the physical, emotional or mental strength to stand up for themselves or their rights. Violence is sometimes a chance encounter, but abuse as a form of violence is most often suffered at the hands of someone we know or love.
Continual violence and abuse in a family situation often goes undetected. A battered wife is too ashamed to ask for help - an abused child has nowhere to run. Dating violence and violent conflict resolution continue to be common problems among students at schools and universities. We are all potential victims of violence, and must be part of the solution to a violence-free community.
The Prince Albert and Area Community Against Family Violence (CAFV) is working toward this goal through education, awareness and prevention activities and by promoting community directions to end family violence. Originally founded as the Task Force on Family Violence in 1990 by female survivors of abuse and violence who desired change, CAFV is a collection of agencies who, directly or indirectly, deal with issues of family violence. CAFV has created an inventory of local services and is collecting and cataloguing resources of anti-violence services in Prince Albert and other Canadian communities. When this is complete they will be made available to any interested persons or groups. Two working committees focusing on violence against women, and on children and youth issues, have also been created by CAFV. Working with service providers, groups and individuals, CAFV participates in and organizes media conferences, produces signs, posters, public service commercials, information displays, workshops and videos to make people aware of family violence, its causes and that it is a criminal offence. CAFV encourages networking and participation in conferences and workshops by frontline service providers.
This month, CAFV will be co-hosting a conference with the P. A. Child Abuse Council and Parents Against Violence Everywhere (PAVE). Parenting Trek - The Next Generation will be held at St. Mary's High School on May 2nd and 3rd. The conference focus is on individual responsibility and behaviour in building a violence-free home, school and community. Discussions and workshops will centre on issues of parenting; safer home, school and community environments for children. There will be many informative and practical workshops geared to parents. In addition, there will be displays with information about support services and initiatives concerning family violence. Keynote Speaker is Michael Kaufman, founder of the White Ribbon Campaign - Men Against Violence Against Women.
The creation of a violence-free community can only be achieved through partnerships, and community involvement. In our area, many individuals, agencies and groups are working with CAFV to make our community a safer place. To get involved or to know more, contact Paige Finney or Monique Beneteau c/o 110 - 8th St. E., Prince Albert, phone: (306) 953-6219 or fax: (306) 763-2101.
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The 7th annual Career Symposium
(For more articles about the Treeline Association )
The 7th annual Career Symposium, presented by the Prince Albert Treeline Association and Interprovincial Association on Native Employment (IANE), will be held on May 16. The Prince Albert Indian Student Education Centre Gymnasium (PAISEC) is again the venue for the Career Symposium, which will be open from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Native and non native students, teachers and the general public are invited to attend and will find many interesting booths and displays where they will be encouraged to ask questions and to experience hands-on equipment displays. Business, industry, government, educational institutions and organizations will provide valuable information on the career and education choices which are available for young people today. One of the highlights of the Symposium will be the award and bursary presentation ceremony which is planned to start at 2:00pm. For more information about the Career Symposium, Treeline or about IANE, please contact Treeline President Frank Brooks at 953-2632.
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May 1-18: Red Cross Campaign fund raising door to door campaign.
May 1: Internet Town Hall Public Meeting, sponsored by University Library Committee, 7:30pm at City Hall. Public welcome. Bette Desjarlais 922-6466.
May 2-4: NorSask Open Chess Tournament at St. Mary High School. For experts and beginners alike. This is a Saskatchewan Chess Association Grand Prix event. For more information contact: George Huczek, St Mary's 953 7544.
May 2-4: Art for God's Sake, Wesley United Church (65-11 Street E.), 5th Annual Art show and sale. Friday 7pm-9:30pm, Sat. 10am-4pm Sun 12pm-2pm. Tribute to John MacRae, art demonstrations, poetry reading, competitions, special sale and display sections. Free admission. For more info call 763-5493.
May 3-10: Interchange on Canadian Studies, a forum on national issues for Canadian high school students, Carlton High School, For more information email: interchange@carlton.paschools.pa.sk.ca, tel. 922-3115.
May 3 & 17: Drop In Story Time, 11am at J.M. Cuelenaere Library, 763-8496.
May 4: Watsonairs Annual Spring Concert, 7:30pm at Rivier Academy. Proceeds to purchase piano for arts facility. Gladys Strom 763-3724.
May 4: Annual Family Wheel-and-Heel-a-thon & Fun Day for P.A. Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, Little Red River Park, registration noon. Don't miss Media Potty-a-go-go Race, Mascot race, fun and refreshments. For info/pledge sheets contact Dorothea Herron, tel. 764-1919 or 764-3061.
May 4: Square Dance Reunion at Kinsmen Heritage Centre (115-12 Street W), from 1-5pm. Wear name tag and bring a bag lunch. Hot beverages provided, tel. 953-4826.
May 4-10: Pitch In Prince Albert - annual spring clean up sponsored by SaskTel, City of P.A., and P.A. Tourism. For more info call Barry Rogers 953-6647.
May 4-10: Be Kind to Animals Week sponsored by the SPCA. Will you walk a dog? Drop by or call 763-6110.
May 5: Red Shield Appeal Blitz Night. For more info/ volunteer, Mike 763-6078.
May 5-11: Mental Health Week Activities: Blue Monday Balloons and Hug Cards 10am-3pm, As Good As New Store (1211 Central Avenue). Tuesday Teddy Bears against violence and abuse at the As Good As New Store. Thursday Nest Open House 1-3pm. Sunday kite flying day, Prime Ministers Park. Fun/ prizes. Info Greg 763-7747.
May 6-9: A Dragon Tale performed by students of St. Michael's School. May 8, 7pm only public performance. Tickets at door. 953-7555.
May 6 & 20: PA Writers Meeting, 7:00pm at the Library. Info James 764-3114 or Joan 764-5684.
May 7: YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Banquet at Marlboro Inn. Info/tickets YWCA 763-8571.
May 9: Concert for Life, featuring Eric Genuis. Dessert Social to follow. May 10: Chastity Conference at St. Joseph's Hall. Info Pro-Life Centre 764-9200.
May 9-11 & 23-25: Red Cross OCH&S Approved Combined First Aid & CPR levels A,B & C at Red Cross Bldg.
May 10: 10th Annual Great P.A. Turtle Race, at Library. Starts 2:00pm. Preregistration required. For details about registration call the Library at 763-8496.
May 10: SHARE Fun Run, Exhibition Grounds 8:30am -8:30pm. Walk or run, or change colour at the paintball tournament. Evening Cabaret Poetic Justice, 9pm, Madison Inn. Registrations/info Trent 922-5351. May 20-21: SHARE/Big Brothers/Sisters Annual Golf Tournament, Cooke Golf Course. Tues. 7pm Social & Team Draw, Malboro Inn. Wed. Awards Banquet 6:30pm at Marlboro. Roger 922-0255.
May 11: Sask Forestry Association's P.A. Tree Trek '97. Trek 5,10 or 25 km through Mouse Meadows or Little Red. Registration 10am to 1pm across from Cosmo Lodge at Little Red River Park. For information contact Sask Forestry Association Office at 763-2189.
May 13: Canadian Cancer Society Caribbean Carnival Dinner & Fashion Show at Marlboro Inn. Doors open 6:00pm, Dinner at 7:00. For more info call Laurie Dent, 764-4808.
May 14: Northern Image Photographers Meeting at the Arts Centre, 7:00pm. Assignment: Shoot your name in nature. Info Geoff Payton 922-3394.
May 14: Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Meeting, Coronet Motor Inn. Speaker Mitch Holash. Topic: Performing Arts Facility. Info Jerry 764-6222.
May 14: Blood Donor Clinic at PA Armories, 12:30-4:30, 6pm-8pm. Refreshments provided.
May 15: Elders Tea at Indian Metis Friendship Centre (1409-1 Ave E.), 2-4pm. Info Rose Henry 764-3431.
EMS WEEK --- (to know more about Parkland Ambulance click HERE)
Making the Difference ... For Life, May 18-24 1997. Province wide EMS week recognizes the vital role emergency medical services people such as EMTs, Paramedics, first responders and medical dispatchers play in our health care system. A week to celebrate ourselves and our contribution to the community.
Minister of Health, Eric Cline has proclaimed this week provincially and Mayor Cody will make a civic proclamation on May 12.
Parkland Ambulance, the proud EMS provider to the Prince Albert Health District will celebrate EMS week with the following events:
May 19-23 Seniors Presentations at local senior complexes on Health care, personal safety, first aid tips
May 21 and 22 Media CPR class free to members of the media and health board personnel. Anyone interested may contact George at the office, 763-2442
May 24 Open House from 1:00-4:00pm, balloons, cake, hot dogs, tours, ambulance rides, demonstrations.
During EMS week advertisments in the paper and radio will offer safety tips to the public.
For more information please contact Lyle Karasiuk via email: emcs@sk.sympatico.ca or call George at the office: 763-2442.
A presentation kit developed by the provincial EMS committee is also available.
May 21: Health Board Open Meeting in Weldon, at the Silvertone Club, 7:00pm. (previously cancelled). Info PADHB office 953-0500.
May 24: Cops for Cancer - a Close Shave Fund Razor at Gateway Mall. For more info call Laurie Dent, 764-4808.
May 24: Pineview Lodge Annual Spring Tea, Bake and Craft sale at Pineview Lodge (701-13th Street W), from 2-4pm. - For more info contact Helen Steele 764-1201.
May 25: Prince Albert Girls Choir Spring Concert at Margo Fournier Centre (1211-1 Avenue W.) Silver Collection. Everyone Welcome. For more info, Jeanette Krayetski 763-4725.
May 28: P.A. Horticultural Society Meeting, Carlton Park Community Hall, 7:30pm. Marcel St.Amand 763-3736 after 6:00pm.
May 31-June 1: Archery Competitions at Wildlife Federation Archery Range for registration/info contact Roger Boucher 764-8686 or Calvin Wakelin 764-0009.
May 31-June 1: Bind Us Together - interchurch musical, 7:30pm. Alliance Church. Donations for Norsask Counselling Agency. For info Ron Baker 763-3771.
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Amy's On Second - 2990-2nd Avenue West
May: Waskesiu artist Colleen Watson, mixed media.
Grace Campbell Gallery - 125-12th Street East
Until May 21: Shumiatcher Gift of Innuit Prints, toured by Mendal Art Gallery.
Little Gallery - 1010 Central Ave. Tel. 763-7080
Until May 15: artist Michele Balych exhibits.
May 16: artist Glen Boechler shows.
Warehouse Gallery - 301-13th Street East
Until May 11th: The Face of this Place,local group exhibition.
May 15-18: Rose Mineau Memorial Exhibition & Sale. Reception Thurs at 8:00pm.
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George Tsougrianis - Program Director, Shaw Cable Ten 922-5622, fax 922-7122.
This month don't miss:
Picture That. Keep up with the cable industry. Here's a chance to learn about the latest technology and the newest Shaw Cable initiatives in our area.
1st Thurs/month (new episode) 7:00pm.
Repeats following 3 Thursdays.
CITY LIGHTS ON THE MOVE - meet the host
(to see past episodes click here)
Join Stephen Serenelli for a tour through the
"SIFC - National School of Dental Therapy."
Tuesday, May 6 - 8:00pm
Sunday, May 11 - 7:00pm
See you on Channel Ten!
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