FMPL Wednesday Night Art - March 2013

Wednesday Night Art is geared for creative individuals or those who wish to become more creative. This fun and informative program will run for a limited time from January through March.


These FREE drop–in sessions are open to everyone age 8 to adult, with all supplies provided.

Scheduled sessions for March are outlined below:

March 6, 2013 – Painting: resist painting, discover cool masking techniques with awesome results!

March 13, 2013 – Drawing: creating 3-dimesion with shading techniques 

March 20, 2013 – Printmaking: exploring various techniques 

March 27, 2013 – Mixed media: gel medium transfers, the ultimate creative experiment

Visit fmpl.ca for more programs and events at your local library!

People and Places Along the Way Exhibit

Erin Schwab Exhibition: Migrating Colony

From February 7 to March 16, 2013 

Art Gallery of St. Albert in the the main gallery space. 

Artist Erin Schwab takes us for a walk in the woods for a closer look at nature in Migrating Colony. Highly detailed charcoal drawings and raku installation expose the intrigue of growth, new life, death and decay in this thoughtful exhibition.

(To visit the gallery website, please click on the title below).

ART GALLERY OF ST. ALBERT
19 Perron Street, St. Albert, AB T8N1E6
780.460.4310 

Information in this post was retrieved from artrubicon.ca.  To view their information on the exhibition, please click HERE.

winterREELS Film Challenge 2013 – Final Results

winterPLAY 2013 wraps-up after 10-days of pure fun and entertainment in Wood Buffalo. Both Toddske and Tito hosted several events for this year’s festival including the sold-out Winter Side Splitter Comedy Night, Hockey Goons & Puck Bunnies as well as the winterREELS Film Challenge. 

Six teams entered the film challenge but only four managed to survive the harsh filmmaking conditions and completed their projects. Each team had six days to write, direct and edit a short film that had to include a Snowman, the phrase “I’m Going Swimming” and a hockey rink. 

The four finished films were judged by our special panel that included Theresa Wells (local Blogger and Community Advocate), Russell Thomas (RMWB Councilor), Mike Allen (local MLA) and Jeremy Irla (Events Wood Buffalo Manager). Films were judged based on their use and interpretation of the special elements given as well as originality of the story. 

Team Classic Janvier was declared the winner with his short-film titled “Think…Again” and will receive $500 and a trophy from Events Wood Buffalo. Team Kiwinadian was the Runner-Up with their short-film titled “Snuffie the Snowman Slayer” and will receive $150 from Events Wood Buffalo. 

To see all the entries from the challenge, visit: http://ymmpodcast.com/events/winterplay2013/

Leadership Wood Buffalo Information Night 2013

Northern Insights Announcement - February 28, 2013

Following up on the launch of Northern Insights and the success of the first speaker, Malcolm Gladwell, library director Carolyn Goolsby will announce the date for Bill Cosby ticket sales, and announce the third speaker in the series. Northern Insights is an exciting initiative which will allow the community to enjoy world class quality and affordable entertainment in our own region. 

Presented by: 
• Jon Tupper, Fort McMurray Public Library Board Chairman
• Carolyn Goolsby, Fort McMurray Public Library Director 

Date: Thursday, February 28, 10:00 a.m. 
Location: Suncor Community Leisure Centre, main floor concourse 
                   MacDonald Island Park 
                   151 MacDonald Drive 
                   Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5C5 

Light breakfast and beverages will be served. Limited free copies of our third speakers’ book will be available for media. 

To RSVP or for more information, please contact:

Carolyn Murray, Marketing Manager 
Fort McMurray Public Library 
780-792-5155 
carolyn.murray@fmpl.ca

Community Guide to Recreation, Culture, and Social Services

Are you are looking for something to do or experience in Wood Buffalo during this Family Day? Check out the Community Guide to Recreation, Culture, and Social Services Fall/Winter Edition to learn all about the various resources and activities that are available in Wood Buffalo. You can also access the Community Organizations Database if you are searching for a specific group.


Every effort is made to invite all recreation, culture, and social support service organizations to participate in this Community Guide. If your organization was inadvertently missed and would like to be added to the next publication, please contact:

Community Strategies
Email: RecreationandCulture@woodbuffalo.ab.ca

Phone: 780.743.7966

Call for Artists: 2013 Artist in Residency Program

www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 4:00pm - Friday, April 12, 2013

Fort McMurray Studio 

This is an open call to Canadian-based artists issued by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, for a three month Artist in Residency project in Fort McMurray, Alberta. 

Budget: $1000 art supply stipend and artist’s fee 

Opportunity: Dedicated studio space, artist talk, professional development opportunities and a group exhibition. 

Duration: June 5, 2013 – August 28th, 2013 

Deadline for Submissions: 4:00 pm on Friday April 12, 2013 

Anzac Studio 

This is an open call to Canadian-based artists issued by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo for a one month Artist in Residency project in Anzac, Alberta. 

Budget: $1000 art supply stipend and artist’s fee 

Opportunity: Dedicated studio space, artist talk, professional development opportunities and a group exhibition. 

Duration: July 31st, 2013 – August 28th, 2013 

Deadline for Submissions: 4:00 pm on Friday April 12, 2013 

For more information, Contact Brandi Gartner at the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo: 

Phone (780) 743.7994 or email: brandi.gartner@woodbuffalo.ab.ca 

For more information and the print the application form for the Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency program, Fort McMurray and Anzac studios, please visit: www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist

Emblems of Alberta

According to the Alberta Culture Ministry, "The emblems of Alberta reflect the province's history, its natural and diverse landscapes, and its people."  

While most Albertans can easily identify the flag with the shield of arms on a blue background, there are many other emblems that reflect the history and experiences of this province.

You can learn all about the Alberta provincial emblems by visiting http://culture.alberta.ca/about/emblems/default.aspx

For example, did you know how the Province received its name? "When the Provincial District of Alberta was created in 1882, the Marquis of Lorne was Governor General of Canada. He named the district in honour of his wife, Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and her consort Prince Albert. Alberta became a province in 1905." 

Also, you can learn about the Lodgepole Pine, Alberta's official tree.

Learn all about these emblems and other cultural knowledge, resources and provincial treasures by visiting the Alberta Culture Ministry at: http://culture.alberta.ca/

(Information found in this post was retrieved from http://culture.alberta.ca/about/emblems/default.aspx

on January 30, 2013)

FortMcMurray LGBTQmunity Movie Night

Hey there everyone! 

We've got a movie night coming up this Friday night (February 22, 2013). Girls Inc has graciously lent us their space to hold this event, so grab your favourite movie(s) and we'll take a vote on what everyone want to watch when we get there. Feel free to bring your own snacks or some to share! 

When: February 22, 2013 @ 7:00pm until the sun comes up MUHAHAHAHAAH (prolly not, will most likely get booted out before then.) 

Where: Girls Inc Office is located above Campbell's Music. (Where Digger's was. Yes, those buildings are still open.) 

If you are unable to hang out and watch movies, Saturday we'll spending the day at Mac Island the group will either cover the cost of a day pass or a treat from Yogen Fruz! If interested reply to this email or give us a post on facebook. We'll also be there either around Yogen Fruz or at a table near the front entrance. 

When: February 23, 2013 @ 1:00pm until 5:00pm 

Where: MacDonald Island 

Also the Fort McMurray LGBTQmunity is participating in the S.O.S. Let's Talk Wellness Smorgasbord for the second year in a row. This is free event where community members can learn to the improve on all facets of health, be that physical, mental, emotional, spiritual or as a collective community. There will be about 30 organizations and booths at this event. For more info on this event please read the article in SNAP Wood Buffalo. 

When: March 2, 2013 @ 10:00AM until 4:00PM 

Where: Peter Pond Mall 

Hope to see you all soon. New faces are always welcome. 

The FortMcMurray LGBTQmunity.
lgbtq.fortmac@gmail.com

For more information, please email: lgbtq.fortmac@gmail.com

New Cultural Group: Fort McMurray Jamaican Association

The Association is forming and looking for Jamaicans to form the Association in Fort McMurray. If you are Jamaican, love great food, good music and have the gift of Dance; we invite you to help us grow. 

Please Forward your name, complete address, contact phone number and email address to: bobmarleypride@gmail.com 

you will be contacted 

Contact Information:
Fort McMurray Jamaican Association
Box 5857
Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 1H4
780 790-1111
bobmarleypride@gmail.com 

First: Wine, Dine & Dance May, 11, 2013 ( Bob Marley passed away May 11, 1981 ) 

Bob Marley was a world ambassador of unity and music, if you like his music come out and join the feast and fun. For tickets we need to have your Name, complete address, contact phone number and email. 

UK, Africa, South Africa, Australia and the USA
Come one, come all to a wonderful event.

Events Wood Buffalo presents winterCABARET featuring Sweet Soul Burlesque & the Beauties Mistress of Ceremonies Crystal Precious

Burlesque show

Sweet Soul Burlesque returns to Fort McMurray to shimmy the night away with musical support from Toronto-based band The Beauties.

Featuring the Globe & Mail, on CBC, Fashion TV, MuchMusic and MTV, Sweet Soul Burlesque is Western Canada's longest running professional neo-burlesque troupe and past nominee for World's Best Troupe at the International Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. Get ready for a vibrant mash-up of classic striptease with elements of hiphop, underground dance culture and punk rock.

With music described as loud and dark rock n' roll, The Beauties have supported Broken Social Scene and Alejandro Escovedo. They have also backed up such noteworthy songwriters as Ron Sexsmith, Jim Cuddy, and Serena Ryder

The Beauties and Burlesque, this night promises to be one you won't forget...or regret!

Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 9pm
Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts at 230 Powder Dr (Holy Trinity School)
All Seats: $25 - 18+ AudienceKeyano Box Office is open Monday to Wednesday 12:30 pm to 4 pm, Thursday and Friday 12:30pm to 8pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm and an hour before a ticketed event. To purchase tickets call the box office at 780-791-4990 or buy online at www.keyano.ca/theatre

Keyano Theatre Company 2013-2014 Season Announcement

Call for Submissions: 100 Painters of Tomorrow

100 Painters of Tomorrow is an ambitious new project, initiated by editor-curator Kurt Beers and the publishers Thames & Hudson, to find the 100 most exciting painters at work today. Culminating in a major publication that will introduce and present each artist and their work, creating a snapshot of the best new talent in painting from across the globe, submissions are invited from artists via their website from 15 January – 15 March, 2013.

For more information about the project, or to register, please visit: http://www.100paintersoftomorrow.com/

Aural Borealis Sound System, The Sticks and Events Wood Buffalo presents Chali 2na and House of Vibe, visuals by Honeybee

MC, Musician, Actor, Painter, Renaissance Man, Legendary front man and MC for Jurassic 5 and founding member of Ozomatli, Chali 2na had done it all. From his days growing up on the hardscrabble streets of Chicago's south side, to his subsequent explosion onto Los Angeles' burgeoning hip-hop scene Chali epitomizes the portrait of a 21st century artist.

House of Vibe is a collective of various artists who share the same groove, each with their very own distinctive style. "House of Vibe, one of the hottest live hip-hop/funk bands since the last go-around of Public Enemy." - Jason Schreurs, Exclaim.ca

Together, Chali 2na and House of Vibe are going to raise the roof and bring the house down!


Friday, February 22 at 6pm - All Seats: $20 - Family Event
Friday, February 22 at 10 pm - All Seats: $25 - 18+ Event
Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts at 230 Powder Dr (Holy Trinity School)

Keyano Box Office is open Monday to Wednesday 12:30 pm to 4 pm, Thursday and Friday 12:30pm to 8pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm and an hour before a ticketed event. To purchase tickets call the box office at 780-791-4990 or buy online at www.keyano.ca/theatre

2013 Janvier Community Wellness Gathering

For more information, contact:
780-559-2375
ccheung@onehealth.ca

Communication Arts: Photography Competition 2013

Deadline: March 15, 2013 

Enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in photography, the Communication Arts Photography Competition. Any photograph first printed or produced from March 2012 through March 2013 is eligible. Selected by a nationally representative jury of distinguished designers, art directors and photographers, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Photography Annual  and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of  this outstanding work. As a service to art directors, designers and art buyers, a comprehensive index will carry contact information of the photographers represented. 

New for 2013: 

Each winning entrant will receive a personalized Award of Excellence, milled from solid aluminum. 

For information and to enter, please visit the Communication Arts Website at:

http://www.commarts.com/competitions/photography

Leadership Boot Camp 2013

In 2013 the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has again partnered with renowned Community Builder and Social Innovator, Ian Hill to deliver Leadership Boot Camp, a leadership development program that will equip participants with the leadership competencies and leadership tools that the times require. 

Registration is now open! To register go to www.rmwbleaders.ca. Follow us on twitter, hashtag #rmwbleaders or like rmwbleaders on Facebook. 

Fort McMurray – Community Track 

March 6 

March 27 

April 17 

May 8 

May 29 

June 12 

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. 

Location: Elements Room at Keyano College 

Fort Chipewyan 

March 5 

March 26 

April 16 

May 7 

May 28 

June 11 

*At the end of each live workshop flash drives and hard copies will be provided. A light supper will be served. 

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

Location: Fort Chipewyan – Keyano College 

Janvier 

March 6 

March 27 

April 17 

May 8 

May 29 

June 12 

*At the end of each live workshop flash drives and hard copies will be provided. Refreshments will be served. 

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Events Wood Buffalo presents Irish Descendants

From their "kitchen party" to ours! These multiple award-winning kings of Celtic music have been bringing toe-tapping reels and soulful ballads to audiences since 1990.

The Irish Descendants have been a mainstay in the Newfoundland and Canadian music industry for over two decades. In that time the band has performed over 4000 shows across North America and beyond! With the founding members all hailing from various outport fishing communities, the original goal for the group was to take the music that they all learned and performed home in their kitchens, to the festival stages, pubs, and concert halls of their beloved Newfoundland.

Now they're coming to Fort McMurray for one night only. Don't miss the kitchen party of the year!



Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 8pm
Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts at 230 Powder Dr (Holy Trinity School)
All Seats: $35

Keyano Box Office is open Monday to Wednesday 12:30 pm to 4 pm, Thursday and Friday 12:30pm to 8pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm and an hour before a ticketed event. To purchase tickets call the box office at 780-791-4990 or buy online at www.keyano.ca/theatre

2013 Fort Chipewyan Winter Carnival

If you have any questions, please contact Flossie Cyprien at 780.697.3724 or 780.714.0569

Centre Stage Visual & Performing Arts Camp 2013

For more information, please contact anamaria.mendez@macdonaldisland.ca

Job Posting: Culture Coordinator (relief position) Requisition Number 002923

This is a relief position for approximately 9 months, working 35 hours per week, in the Community Services Branch at the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for enabling citizens and user groups to develop community programs, projects, and events, to deal with issues, operate facilities, and establish system to empower them to take ownership. Areas of focus include: culture, arts, parks, recreation, youth, organizational development, and administration of special events and programs. 

 The salary range is $37.64 - $42.95 (relief rate) 

Closing date is: February 22, 2013 at 12:00AM

For more information and to apply, please visit www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/employment

Events Wood Buffalo and YMM Podcast presents Hockey Goons & Puck Bunnies featuring Amy Heffernan hosted by Tito & Toddske of YMM Podcast

Hockey Entertainment

Sin bins, slap shots, brain buckets and biscuits - if this is music to your ears then this is the evening for you!

An evening devoted to the lighter side of our national sport featuring hockey-themed entertainment, trash talk, trivia, competitions and live music from local rock n' roller Amy Heffernan who recently won the 90.3 AMP Radio Calgary Rock Star Contest. She has also been nominated for two LA Music Awards, was the first female solo artist to do an oil rig camp tour in Northern Alberta, and dubbed one of George Stroumboulopoulos' Top 3 Buzz Bands for the 2011 Canadian Music Week.

Hosted by the YMM Podcast guys, Tito and Toddske, prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Goon & Puck Bunny PLUS the second annual Gurner contest - an ancient ritual and competition of who can make the best distorted facial expression with hilarious and horrifying results.

Get off the bench because it's going to be a gongshow!

Friday, February 22, 2013 at 9pm
Podollan Pub at 10131 Franklin Ave
All Seats: $15 - 18+ Audience

Keyano Box Office is open Monday to Wednesday 12:30 pm to 4 pm, Thursday and Friday 12:30pm to 8pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm and an hour before a ticketed event. To purchase tickets call the box office at 780-791-4990 or buy online at www.keyano.ca/theatre

Events Wood Buffalo presents The Winter Side Splitter Comedy Night

Adult Comedy Show

Comedy with a punch, Ron Josol represents the voice of a new generation of comedians. He has made appearances on the Comedy Network, ABS-CBN Asia, Showtime Dubai, CBC, www.FunnyOrDie.com, Discovery channel, MTV Canada, and the Much Music hit show "Video on Trial."

The first Filipino comedian in Canada, he performs regularly in North America, Pacific Islands, Persian Gulf, Asia, Central America, the Caribbean and the Middle East, now he's coming to Fort McMurray!

Winner of Craven A's Funniest Home Grown Competition for the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, Josol has been performing in festivals such as the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, International Comedy Fest 2k8, the Orange County Comedy Festival, and the LOL Comedy Festival in Hollywood, California.


Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 8pm
Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts at 230 Powder Dr (Holy Trinity School)
All Seats: $25 - 18+ Audience

Keyano Box Office is open Monday to Wednesday 12:30 pm to 4 pm, Thursday and Friday 12:30pm to 8pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm and an hour before a ticketed event. To purchase tickets call the box office at 780-791-4990 or buy online at www.keyano.ca/theatre

Keyano Theatre 2013-2014 Season Announcement

What: Media conference to announce the new TELUS 4-Play Drama Series 2013/2014 Season. Keyano Theatre Company is halfway through the current season with Hometown…The Musical!

This media conference is an opportunity to announce the exciting plays selected for next season. 

When: Friday February 15, 11:00 a.m. 

Where: Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre (Main Theatre) 

For more information or to RSVP, please contact: 

Misty Oakes 

Marketing Coordinator, Arts & Special Events 

Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre
Keyano College
780-791-4995
misty.oakes@keyano.ca

Events Wood Buffalo and the McMurray Newfoundlander's Club presents Kitchen Party featuring Danny Michel and NQ Arbuckle

We're having a kitchen party!

Gather round for a night of music, laughter, and good times as East Coast tradition meets Western hospitality. Come on out and party with friends and family Newfoundland-style featuring performances by Juno-award nominee Danny Michel, "One of this country's undiscovered musical treasures" - Toronto Star

Also playing, Toronto-based NQ Arbuckle who has toured with the likes of Blue Rodeo, Rufus Wainwright, and Ashley MacIsaac. NQ Arbuckle "writes the sort of raucous, whiskey-soaked tunes that could only be penned by a fella familiar with the outlaw mindset" - NOW Magazine.

Live Music + beer + lots of laughs = the biggest kitchen party ever in Fort McMurray!

Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 10pm
McMurray Newfoundlander's Club at Bay 4- 36 Riedel Street
All Seats: $20 - 18+ Audience

Keyano Box Office is open Monday to Wednesday 12:30 pm to 4 pm, Thursday and Friday 12:30pm to 8pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm and an hour before a ticketed event. To purchase tickets call the box office at 780-791-4990 or buy online at www.keyano.ca/theatre

Keyano Conservatory seeks Instructors for Cultural Programming

Posted February 11, 2013

My name is Michael Beamish and I am the Coordinator of the Keyano Conservatory. I would like to expand the Conservatory to include more cultural programming from around the world. If you you are an artist from diverse backgrounds and cultures who would be interested in teaching art, theatre or dance classes as a part of the Conservatory, please contact me directly.

Thank you; 

Michael Beamish 

Coordinator
Keyano Conservatory
Keyano College
8115 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 2H7
Phone: (780) 791-8961

Have a Heart Radiothon - share your stories!

On February 20, the Northern Lights Health Foundation and our radio station partners will take to the airways for the Have a Heart Radiothon presented by Fisher Powerline Construction Ltd. Patients and their families who received exceptional care at the health centre will share their remarkable stories with listeners to help us raise awareness and funds for critical state of the art medical equipment. 

You can make a difference in local health care by helping us share your story. Stories can be shared live on-air on February 20 or in a pre-recorded interview (limited pre-recorded spots available). 

Please email foundation@nlhf.ca or call 780.791.6041 to arrange your interview or to learn more about this exciting community event. 

Here are a few questions to help you prepare your thoughts: 

1. What did your caregiver do to help make your experience better? 

2. Why are you grateful for their care? 

3. What difference did it make that you were able to get the care you needed right here at home? 

*Very important to stress local care. 

4. The NLHF raises funds for health care in our community. Because of their work our community has more access to state-of-the-art medical equipment and programs. Why is this important for our community’s health? 

We look forward to hearing from you soon. 

your health • your story • your pledge 

Susanne Chaffey 

Executive Director, Northern Lights Health Foundation 

7 Hospital Street, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1P2 

Tel: 780-791-6178/ 780-791-6041 

Cell: 780-715-5881 

Fax: 780-791-6241 

Email: susanne.chaffey@albertahealthservices.ca 

www.nlhf.ca 

NorthWord and Events Wood Buffalo presents Shane Koyczan

NorthWord Magazine, launching issue #8 Fire, and Events Wood Buffalo presents Shane Koyczan, a virtuoso of the spoken word and one of the stars of the 2012 Vancouver Olympics Opening Ceremony. He will change your mind about poetry forever. 

With his rhythmic verse in high gear, he navigates his audience through social and political territory with a furious honesty and a tender humanity that has brought audiences to their feet in New York, London, Edinburgh, Sydney, and Los Angeles. Winner of the US Slam Poetry Championship and the Canadian Spoken Word Olympics, Koyczan is truley and extraordinary talent that has blown the dust off of the designation "poet".

"Shane Koyczan is electrifying. It's a rare poet who can make his audience laugh and cry; this is a writer who will break your heart then heal it." - Val McDermid, author of the Grave Tattoo.

Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 8pm
Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts at 230 Powder Dr (Holy Trinity School)
All Seats: $20

Keyano Box Office is open Monday to Wednesday 12:30 pm to 4 pm, Thursday and Friday 12:30pm to 8pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm and an hour before a ticketed event. To purchase tickets call the box office at 780-791-4990 or buy online at www.keyano.ca/theatre 

The Royal Canadian Legion McMurray Branch #165

TELUS and Keyano Theatre Company presents Hometown...The Musical!

The BIGGEST theatrical undertaking in KTC history!
Imagine over 100 performers - a full choir, musicians, dancers, storytellers and local superstars - all gathering on ONE STAGE to tell the compelling, funny and heartwarming story, of our community! Real stories about real people living right here in Wood Buffalo, woven together in an unforgettable production. Local citizens from over the globe unified by one common and powerful belief...This is HOME!

Written, Co-created and Directed by Michael Beamish and Claude Giroux

February 14*, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2013 at 8pm
Matinee - February 16 and 23, 2013 at 2pm
February 14*, 2013 - Preview
February 15, 2013 - Opening Reception

Rated E for Everyone! 

Keyano Box Office is open Monday to Wednesday 12:30 pm to 4 pm, Thursday and Friday 12:30pm to 8pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm and an hour before a ticketed event. To purchase tickets call the box office at 780-791-4990 or buy online at www.keyano.ca/theatre 

Events Wood Buffalo presents Del Barber

Winning Independent Album and Roots Solo Of The Year for " Love Songs for the Last Twenty " at the Western Canadian Music Awards, the Juno nominated Barber has his roots in seminal acts such as Neil Young, Merle Hagard and the late Townes Van Zandt.

Following such critical acclaim prompted his imminent signing to Canada's coolest independent Six Shooter Records and you won't go wrong with buying his latest album Headwaters.

As the coolest cat in the alternative country and Americana scene this troubadour is a captivating storyteller and performer!

"...the prolific Barber's acoustically-dominated folk roots is vibrant and joyous" - Winnipeg Free Press.

Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 8pm
Located at the Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts at 230 Powder Dr (Holy Trinity School)
All Seats: $20

Keyano Box Office is open Monday to Wednesday 12:30 pm to 4 pm, Thursday and Friday 12:30pm to 8pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm and an hour before a ticketed event. To purchase tickets call the box office at 780-791-4990 or buy online at www.keyano.ca/theatre 

Special Olympics Alberta - Fort McMurray Sport Sampler

Full Moon Cafe and Vista Ridge Family Fun!

Celebrate winter in Wood Buffalo during the long weekend! 

Bring the family out to Vista Ridge on Friday February 15th, 2013

Venue: Vista Ridge 

Ski Hill: 9:30am - 4:30pm 

Tube Hill: 11:00am - 3:00pm and 6:30pm - 8:30pm 

Lift Tickets: $20 (beginners $5) 

Tubing: $10 (for 2 hours) 

Full Moon Cafe - free admission! 

Bring your family, your skis, snowboards and instrument; or just relax in the Chalet's Lounge upstairs with a Hot Chocolate and listen to live tunes. 

ALL AGES! 

Door prizes! Bring an expired lift ticket from any where in the world with your name on it and enter to win a door prize during the Full Moon Cafe. 

Note: For February 2013, we moved the date up to Friday from our regularly scheduled Saturday.

www.winterplay.ca/events/family-ski-tube-day

2013 Full Moon Cafe Dates:

Friday, February 15 - Vista Ridge 

March 23 - Waterways

April 20 - Waterways

May 18 - Waterways

June Year End Bash TBA at Vista Ridge

Calling All Volunteers! the Kal Tire Polar Posse wants you!

Syncrude winterPLAY is around the corner and the Kal Tire Polar Posse wants YOU!

Events Wood Buffalo would like to thank you for your previous support and participation at various community festivals. Without your support such events like Syncrude winterPLAY may not be possible. We once again invite you to join us for this volunteer opportunity!

Attached are the Polar Posse Volunteer registration form and volunteer shift schedule.

We ask you to fill out a registration form and return it to: volunteer@eventswoodbuffalo.com Registration forms can also be filled out online @ www.winterplay.ca  

The volunteer shift schedule includes all shifts needed to be covered during winterPLAY, please fill out as many shifts as you are available to work and return it to: volunteer@eventswoodbuffalo.com

We will do our best to place you at as many events as your wish to volunteer for. Before the festival we will release a schedule of volunteers. Keep in mind the faster your return your availability schedule, the more likely you will be placed at your choice event J

If you volunteer for 3 or more shifts you will join the Dedicated Kal Tire Polar Posse team and receive a signature 2013 Polar Posse Hoodie and your License to Chill!! Minimum 3 shifts is required to receive a hoodie!!

Please join the Kal Tire Polar Posse Volunteers event on the Events Wood Buffalo Facebook page. Stay in the know on volunteer updates, meet other volunteers and show your excitement for Syncrude winterPLAY 2013!

Thank you so much for dedicating your time and support to Syncrude winterPLAY 2013. Full events details of the event can be found online @ www.winterplay.ca

If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at volunteer@eventswoodbuffalo.com

Looking forward to meeting and working with you all!

Genna Chisholm
Volunteer Coordinator
Events Wood Buffalo
Office: (780) 791-1600
Cell: (780) 880- 8337
www.eventswoodbuffalo.com

Enbridge Famous 5 Speaker Series presents Honourable Alison M. Redford, QC, MLA

Tuesday, February 12, 2013
4:30pm - 7:30pm
MacDonald Island Park,
Miskinaw Ballroom

4:30pm - Doors open
5:20pm - Doors close for seating
5:30pm - Premier Alison Redford
6:30pm - Dinner

Fee: $75.00
Tickets available at MacDonald Island Box Office - 780-790-0070 or online at www.macdonaldisland.ca

For Information, visit:
www.fort-mcmurray-famous5.ca

Cash Donations will be accepted for the Wood Buffalo Food Bank at the event.

Events Wood Buffalo presents Circumpolar Soundscape

Prepare to be transported by Circumpolar Soundscape, an amazing all female all-Aboriginal musical collaboration featuring Leela Gilday from the Northwest Territories, Sylvia Cloutier from Nunavut via Nunavik, Nive Nielson from Greenland and Diyet from Yukon.

"You will hear songs about the love of the North, and how those places shape us; about lost love and strange love and hilarious love; about sisters' strength and loss, holding on to hope; and about residential school and resilience...all in Greenlandic, Southern Tutchone, North Slavey, and Inuktituk, as well as English, and of course the common language - music" - Leela Gilday, Circumpolar Soundscape

Friday, February 15, 2013 at 8:00pm
Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts at 230 Powder Dr (Holy Trinity School)
All Seats: $25

For tickets, visit Keyano Theatre box office or click HERE

Multicultural Expo 2013

Sunday February 17, 2013
10 am to 4pm
MacDonald Island

Food Vendors – offering a variety of traditional and cultural dishes
Booths – selling a variety of merchandise - clothing, jewellery, art, etc.
Displays – presenting information on cultures and groups in our community
Main Stage – hosting a variety performers representing their cultures

For more information, call Monica at the Multicultural Association. 780-791-5186

Oil Sands Discovery Centre February Discovery Lab

February Discovery Lab – Pushes & Pulls: Experimenting with Magnets 

Explore the mysterious forces created by magnets with hands-on experiments sure to attract any scientist! Family-friendly themed activities and experiments will amaze and entertain you. 

The Discovery Lab is self-guided and requires adult supervision. 

Saturdays and Sundays in February, 10 am to 4 pm.
The Discovery Lab is included with admission.

http://history.alberta.ca/oilsands/publicprograms/discoverylab.aspx

Diana Moser BA, MA, MMSt
Acting Facility Supervisor
Oil Sands Discovery Centre
515 MacKenzie Blvd
Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4X3
780-743-7167, ext. 231
www.oilsandsdiscovery.com