A Knight in the Philippines- TONIGHT!

Call to Artists- Beacon Hill Pump House Mural Project

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is calling Canada-based artists to submit proposals for a temporary mural in Fort McMurray.

The mural, which will cover the 800 square foot exterior wall of the Beacon Hill Pump House, is part of the municipality’s Graffiti Abatement Mural Project.

“The response to previous installations has been fantastic, and we’re excited to see the proposals for this year’s project,” said Leigh Agozzino-Organ, Community Strategies Supervisor.   “We are looking for artists to share images of Wood Buffalo that represent our unique culture and community.”

Launched in 2012, the Graffiti Abatement Mural Project is a program that provides legal spaces for street art and is a proactive approach to preventing graffiti vandalism while adding public art to the community.  Previous installations include a mural painted behind Composite High School in 2012, and another mural behind Father Turcotte Elementary School in 2013.

The successful artist will also give a community workshop and lecture that will address the difference between sanctioned graffiti and vandalism.

The deadline for submissions is Monday March 31, 2014, at 4:30 p.m.

To apply to the program, please visit http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/living/Beautification/Graffiti-Awareness/Graffiti-Abatement-Mural-Project.htm.  

Canada History Awards 2014 - Register Your Class!

Participate now in the Government of Canada History Awards for students. Grade 10 and 11 students from across Canada are invited to answer one of five challenging questions with their own essay answer. Read the five questions here and pick the one that most interests you! There is up to $225,000 in prize money available to students who enter the essay contest. A maximum of 225 prizes of $1,000 each will be presented. Read the rules and regulations here for all the details. The deadline for entries is April 18th, 2014. Click here to submit your essay for the 2014 awards.

PostSecret at Keyano College- March 6, 2014

All of us have secrets.  And, now the king of secrets is coming to Keyano College. The Students’ Association of Keyano College (SAKC) has invited Frank Warren, creator of PostSecret to headline a live talk at Keyano Theatre on March 6, 2014. Tickets are on sale now.

PostSecret is ‘an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard,” as described by the official website. Warren will share never-before-seen post-cards as well as inspiring and funny stories behind the secrets. Audience members will also be able to share their secrets if they so desire.

Warren will be joined by Pat Pestell, a local mental health advocate, and a board member of the Canadian Mental Health Association of Wood Buffalo.

 Tickets can be purchased at the Keyano Box Office:  www.keyano.ca/theatre. Box Office Phone: 780-791-4990. Adults $25. Students $15.

Creative Cities Network of Canada Membership Extension

Have you ever heard of the Creative City Network of Canada?  well, its an online community of everything culture.  From public art policies, heritage revitalization plans, culture mapping and more, this online portal has an endless amount of shared documents and examples from cities and towns all across Canada. Up until this year, this wonderful cultural resource was only available to Municipalities and Town Administrators. The Creative City Network team has just announced an extension of their membership to include organizations and individuals that work within the cultural industry. There is a membership fee to use this portal but the fee is actually very minimal compared to the wealth of information that can be shared, used and studied.  The purpose of Creative Cities is to promote the cultural achievements of communities, cities and towns across Canada as well as to share information to assist you in your cultural initiatives; why re-invent the wheel so to speak. There are plans, policies, strategies, site studies, mapping projects, and even comparisons, all written by and for towns across Canada that have or are in the process of creating and sustaining cultural initiatives.  The following information was taken from the Creative City Network website announcing the membership expansion.

CCNC is Expanding its Membership Opportunities!

The CCNC is pleased to announce a new membership category! In addition to continuing to offer voting membership to municipalities across the country, any individual or organization involved in the growing field of local cultural development will have the opportunity to become a non-voting member.

Organizational Membership:

*This membership includes on contact from your organization.  Each additional member will receive a 5% discount.
 

Membership Type	2014 Membership Fee
Organization	$145 + tax

Individual Membership:

Membership Type	Membership Fee
Individual Membership	$145 + tax
Full-Time Student Membership	$30 + tax
Artist Membership	$75 + tax
The 4th Act Membership (ages 60+)	$90 + tax

*Full-Time Student, Artist and 4th Act memberships are individual memberships offered at a discounted rate.
*Please Note: both the Organizational and the Individual membership categories are non-voting.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact the Membership Services Coordinator Anna Whelan, at anna@creativecity.ca or visit www.creativecity.ca

Canadian Geographic "Choose the Next Cover" Contest- Ends Tomorrow!

Canadian Geographic Magazine, dedicated to uncovering Canadian stories since 1930, needs your help in choosing its April magazine cover! Contest ends February 25, 2014. 

Visit their website to select your favourite photo. By voting, you also enter a draw to win a FREE one-year subscription to Canadian Geographic!

Freedom to Read Week

Free Family Fun Gala!

The Pakistan Canada Association will be holding its first Family Fun Gala at the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre.

The Family Fun Gala will include many activities for kids such as face-painting, Hina Tatoo, bouncy castle, pick-up basketball, and MUCH MORE!! Kids will be able to interact with each other and enjoy a fun, action-filled event with their peers!

It will go on from 12 pm until 5 pm. Bring your family & friends and join us for a great day!

Call for Judges for Tackle Racism Inter-School Competition

Unsigned Only-Music Competition

Apply now for Unsigned Only competition

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February 18, 2014

SOCAN members and other musicians are invited to apply now for Unsigned Only, a worldwide music contest produced by the same team that brings you the International Songwriting Competition (ISC). Unsigned Only is designed for solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major label record company or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or imprints. It's a music competition with the goal of finding an outstanding, talented performer that needs to be discovered.

The Grand Prize winner will be awarded $10,000 in cash (plus additional prizes) and one-on-one mentoring by an elite group of record company executives. First Place and Second Place winners will also be selected in each category. Winners will be announced at the end of August 2014.

Categories include AAA (Adult Album Alternative), AC (Adult Contemporary), Americana, Christian, Country, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, R&B/Hip-Hop, Rock, Pop/Top 40, Teen (artists 18 years old or younger) and Vocal Performance. 

Judging criteria are originality, songwriting/arrangement, vocals, performance, and overall likeability. Unsigned Only will be accepting both original and cover songs in all categories. Entries in the Vocal Performance category will be based solely on the quality of the vocals. Unsigned Only accepts all genres of music in the Teen and Vocal Performance category.

The deadline is March. 13, 2014, and the cost is $30 per entry. (If one song is entered in two categories, it counts as two entries.)

For more information, visit the www.unsignedonly.com. To enter, visit the Enter Your Songs page at www.unsignedonly.com/enter 

Tackle RACISM Inter-School Contest

WinterREELS: Local Films, Comedy and Live Podcast- Feb. 22, 2014

The Fort McMurray Filmmakers Association, the YMM Podcast and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo proudly presents winterREELS: Local Films, Comedy and Live Podcast as part of the 2014 winterPLAY Festival!

On Saturday, February 22nd, come out and enjoy an evening of locally made films from the 100hr Film Challenge on the big screen. The night of home-grown Fort McMurray entertainment will continue with a performance by comedian Jon Mick as well as the live recording of the 100th Episode of the YMM Podcast!

Tickets for the Entertainment Event are $13 available now at the Keyano Box Office. Teams that have entered the Film Challenge will receive a limited number of complimentary tickets.

The event is rated 14+ and will include a bar service for attendees.

Further details can be found at www.ymmfma.com and www.ymmpodcast.com.

LATIN FEVER! Presented by the Fort McMurray Social Dance Club

Join the Fort McMurray Social Dance Club in an evening of Latin fever on Friday, February 21, 2014!

 Salsa lessons will be available from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, followed by open dance. Please RSVP on their Facebook page before the event. Hope to see you there!

The club meets at the Tarsands Lions Club (Clubhouse) located at 3 Tolen Dr, Fort McMurray. 

( Regular fees apply: $30/half year membership, or $10/drop-in.) 

Intercultural Exchange Day with Niger & Iran- Feb. 22, 2014

Keyano Lecture Series Presents "Drawing: And How it Made the World" on Feb. 21, 2014

Artists continue to consider drawing an essential vehicle for addressing and interacting with the world today. Whether representational or abstract, small or large in scale, using only one line or rich in colors and pattern, drawings have a highly descriptive and meticulously detailed quality that continues to be explored by artists, engineers, scientists and mathematicians as a way of understanding the complex nature of our world.

This FREE lecture series will be taking place in the Keyano Recital Theatre at 7 pm on Friday, February 21, 2014.  

Review of Les Miserables- Spectacular Show

During Family Day weekend, I was lucky enough to attend Keyano Theatre’s rendition of Les Miserables.  I use the term lucky for two reasons; I was given a ticket for opening night to join a dear friend and the show was an experience I will never forget. 

If you've ever seen a theatrical show at Keyano Theatre, you’ve probably also felt the excitement and curiosity of the anticipated audience before the lights dim. As I sat in my seat, patiently awaiting the show, I can hear voices around me, chatting up a storm about what they think will happen and how they felt about attending opening night.  Their exhilaration was contagious because I began feeling butterflies in my stomach; I knew something great was about to happen and I didn’t want to wait any longer.  I hadn’t seen the movie nor have I ever had the opportunity to see the show on Broadway but that was fine by me. I had mentioned this to a friend of mine earlier in the week and she alluded that the show may be hard to follow.  I decided to let the show make that decision for me, that the characters could work their magic and I would be in awe of this fantastic experience. Were my expectations high?  Maybe. 

The show kicked off with a subtle yet heart felt introduction by the show’s Director, Claude Giroux, followed by music, lights dimming (yah, the moment I’ve been waiting for) and all the energy in the room focused forward to the stage. 

The curtain opens and several characters expand across the stage; prisoners who look dirty, tired and sad.  The whole show is a musical.  Every word, every sentence and every feeling is revealed in a song or to a tune.  Even the prisoner’s fatigued and weary words were brought to life in a jingle.  The main character, Jean Valjean, takes center stage and begins to tell the audience his story.  He shares his struggles, he shares his tested faith and as he opens his mouth to sing about his life, I am touched.  His voice was amazing and it sounded so beautiful.  I turn to my friend and tell her those exact words and she nods, never taking her eyes off stage.  He was one of a whole cast of exceptionally talented people, portraying the life’s of these characters. The level of talent, to me, was just mind blowing.  They sang, they laughed, they cried, they were angry as well as silly, and all the while, singing a story of heartache and loss, struggles and triumphs and of course love.  

The props were phenomenal and as the show continued, these props were graciously turned, tilted and shifted to reflect each scene, never missing a beat.  The craftsmanship and detail into the background was without a doubt brilliant.  As I sat watching, I felt as if I was in 19^th century France, standing on the sidelines of such drama and turmoil.   My emotions began to flood my eyes as tears ran down my face. I laughed and cried and felt so lucky to have seen the show. 

I would like to applaud the cast, crew and volunteers of Les Miserables. They certainly did a spectacular job.  They delivered an unforgettable performance, one that soared higher than any expectation I had set.  

Calling All Volunteers! Positions available for WinterPLAY!

WinterPLAY is fast approaching! This year, WinterPLAY is taking place from February 20 to 23rd, 2014. 

This annual event celebrates winter through arts, culture and sport. There are TONS of fun activities planned for the whole family!

There are also volunteer opportunities available for those who would love to take part in this great event from behind the scenes. 

Click here for more information about WinterPLAY and how to sign up to help!

Anzac Career Fair- Feb 18th and 25th!

YMM Shorts Series- This Thursday, February 20, 2014

The Fort McMurray Filmmakers Association is hosting the Reel Performances TIFF Film Circuit at the Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre. The show will begin with a local film from the YMM Short Series and then will feature a film selected from the Toronto International Film Festival.

Local filmmakers are encouraged to submit their short films to be played alongside the films from TIFF. Filmmakers selected to screen will be awarded $125 from the YMMFMA.

Show starts at 7 pm on Thursday, February 20th in the Keyano Recital Theatre. This month, the feature film is: "Blue Jasmine" by Woody Allen

For further information and to see the film trailer, visit www.ymmfma.com/ymmshorts

Tickets available at the Keyano Box Office www.keyano.ca/theatre

2014 Alberta Screenwriters Initiative - Submissions Now Open!

Alberta Screenwriters Initiative

Submission Deadline: March 10, 2014

The Alberta Screenwriters Initiative calls for submissions of feature film scripts of any genre from an Alberta writer. An independent jury selects one script/screenplay to receive a workshop with an experienced story editor or screenwriter. The Writers' Guild of Alberta administers the initiative on behalf of the Alberta Association of Motion Picture and Television Unions (AAMPTU). The initiative recognizes the importance of story in the creation of filmed entertainment and the necessity to actively encourage and develop the voices of Alberta writers in film and television.

2014 Submission guidelines and entry information

Community Gold Banquet at Fort McKay

The Community Gold Banquet celebrates outstanding individuals and business in Fort McKay.  Nominations are being accepted until tomorrow, February 14th.  Nomination forms can be picked up/dropped off at the Band Hall front desk or call Cort at 780-838-6061 for assistance in nominating someone.  The Community Gold Banquet will take place on Friday, March 14th at the Fort McKay Community Hall with the reception starting at 5:30pm  followed by the awards ceremony at 6:30pm.   

Award Categories include;

Lifetime Achievement Award

Fire Fighter Service Award

Youth Role Model Award

Community Safety Award

Business of the Year Award

Culture Award

Mentorship Award

Community Enrichment Award

Community Engagement Award

Special Honours Award

Education Milestone Award

For more information, please call Reinalie Jorolan at 1-800-738-8088 extension 23 or email: reinalie.jorolan@gmail.com

FREE Family Day Fun at the OSDC- Feb. 17, 2014

February is Black History Month!

February is Black History Month!

You can learn more about Black Canadian history at Historica Canada. There is a collection of Heritage Minutes about the Underground Railroad, Black Loyalists and Black heroes. Some of these people are renown, like Jackie Robinson (see his Canadian connection here), while some aren't as well known, Maurice Ruddick (you can learn about him here).  There is also an education guide for teachers looking for ways to teach and celebrate Black history!

Art Exhibit & Sale at Keyano Art Gallery

The Secret Garden Art Exhibit & Sale will be open in the Keyano Art Gallery during all performances of Les Misérables
Feb 13-15 • 12pm–11pm
Feb 18-23 • 12pm–11pm

The Artist
Jonathan Havelock is a self-taught photographer who first started exhibiting in 2009.  The unique look of his work is the result of countless hours of creative effort in the field and at his studio.  His goal is to create a two-step process in the enjoyment of each image - to have the viewer first explore the medium of the piece (i.e. oil vs. photography – flat vs. texture, etc.) – and then to appreciate the piece based on its merits as a reflection of our natural world.

The Secret Garden Theme 
The Secret Garden provides an intimate and unusual perspective of plants and flowers.  Subjects have been presented to accentuate contrast, light and depth – to attract and draw one into an imagined garden of beauty and colour.

His work can be viewed on his website at www.jonathanhavelock.com

Call to Artists- Request for Qualifications for Public Art Competition

You can download the full Call here

WinterREELS begins TOMORROW!

The Fort McMurray Filmmakers Association and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo proudly presents the winterREELS Film Challenge, part of the 2014 winterPLAY Festival!

Returning for it’s 2nd year, winterREELS will be a 100hr Film Challenge that encourages teams to Write, Direct and Edit a short film within 100 hours. All films must include 3 special elements released only at the Kick-Off.

Film Challenge Teams will be competing for Awards and Prizes that include the following:

Best Film – $1000 CAD plus Trophy and Certificate

Best Actor – Trophy and Certificate

Best Actress – Trophy and Certificate

Best Director – Trophy and Certificate

**BEST FILM IS SELECTED BASED ON INTERPRETATION OF THE 3 ELEMENTS**


3 Judges have been selected to determine the winners of each category: Jon Mick, Fort McMurray-born Comedian; Erin Schwab, Art Instructor at Keyano College; and Tyran Ault, Ward 1 Councillor for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Kick-Off will be held in the Keyano Recital Theatre Lobby at 8pm on Wednesday, February 12 2014. Teams will have until 11:59pm on Sunday, February 16 2014 to complete their film. Organizers will be in front of the Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre to accept films at the deadline.


For more information and to fill out the registration form, please visit 
http://ymmfma.com/events/2014events/winterreels2014/

Volunteers Needed! Multicultural EXPO, Sunday, February 16th 12pm - 6pm

The Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo is hosting its annual flagship event, the Multicultural EXPO on

February 16th, 2014, from 12:00am to 6:00pm within the Nexen Fieldhouse at MacDonald Island Park, Fort McMurray

The Multicultural Association is currently looking for volunteers for the following positions:

• Runners 2ppl: 12.00pm – 3.00pm; 3.00pm-6.00pm
• Costume Assistants 2 ppl: 11.30am – 3.00pm; 3.00pm – 6.00pm
• Sound Techs 2 ppl: 11.30am – 3.00pm; 3.00pm – 6.00pm
• Dismantle Assistance 2ppl: 6.00pm-8.00pm

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact eventsandvolunteers@multiculturefm.org or call at 780-791-5186

Multicultural Expo 2014- Feb. 16, 2014

Have Your Say About Canada's 150th Birthday Celebrations!

The Government of Canada would like to hear how Canadians across the country want to celebrate Canada's 150^th anniversary. Contribute to the national dialogue and share your thoughts by completing this five-minute questionnaire. Have your say!

 Click here to complete the questionnaire. 

Famous 5 Speaker Series Presents Aritha Van Herk- Feb. 13, 2014

Tickets are now on sale for the next Famous 5 Speaker event: February 13 with Aritha van Herk.

Aritha van Herk is the author of five novels: Judith, The Tent Peg, No Fixed Address (nominated for the Governor General’s Award for fiction), Places Far From Ellesmere (a geografictione) and Restlessness. Her wide-ranging critical work is collected in A Frozen Tongue and In Visible Ink; she has published hundreds of articles, reviews and essays. Her irreverent but relevant history of Alberta, Mavericks: An Incorrigible History of Alberta, won the Grant MacEwan Author’s Award for Alberta Writing. She has given talks and readings in the United States, Europe, Scandinavia, Australia, Asia, and across Canada. An English professor at the University of Calgary, she was an Artist in Residence for Calgary 2012 and the Calgary Stampede. 

She serves on a number of non-profit boards, and she is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, a member of the Order of the University of Calgary, and a member of the Alberta Order of Excellence. She is a recipient of the Lorne Pierce Medal, awarded to recognise achievement of special significance and conspicuous merit in imaginative or critical literature in Canada, and also a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal for contributions to culture and the arts. Most recently, she was awarded the 2013 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Award. “Our stories are markers of our difference, our originality and our imagination. They’re key to identity. If we don’t know our stories, we don’t know who we are,” says Aritha.

Please join us on Thursday, February 13 at MacDonald Island Park to welcome Aritha van Herk to Fort McMurray and to hear her inspiring story!

→ Doors open at 6:00PM / Dinner at 6:30PM / Speaker at 7:00PM
→ Tickets available through the MacDonald Island Guest Services or Online→ Ticket Info | Buy Tickets Online

Telus 4 Play Series Presents: Les Misérables!

Epic, grand and uplifting, this musical packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. A classic tale of passion and destruction based in 19th century France. The sung-through pop opera is filled with instantly recognizable and memorable songs that will make audiences hearts soar.

Discover a nation in the grip of revolution, where convict Jean Valjean is on the run. Hunted relentlessly by the policeman Javert for breaking his parole, he must leave his past behind and keep his vow to raise the young orphaned Cosette. But with revolution in the air and Javert closing in, Jean Valjean has no choice but to fight for his life and sacrifice everything to protect the people he loves.

Show Dates

• Preview – Thursday February 13 at 8pm (This is a final dress rehearsal. Tickets are offered at a discounted rate)
• Opening – Friday February 14 at 8pm (Tickets include a complimentary champagne at the catered post-show reception)
• Shows – February 15, 18, 19, 20 21, 22, 23 at 8pm
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Tickets 

Single tickets on sale now
Keyano Box Office
780-791-4990

• Start time: 8:00 PM
• Location: Keyano Theatre

• View Website Buy Tickets

HIStory & HERitage: Willow Lake Church in Anzac

HIStory & HERitage

While it may not look like it now, the Willow Lake Church in Anzac was once a beautiful building, bursting at the seams with a crowd of people.  For over 50 years, the Church was the centre of the community. It was where residents met to discuss projects and concerns, where young couples exchanged martial vows, where children were baptized, and where friends and family gathered to say goodbye to their dearly departed.

Looking at the dilapidated structure, it’s difficult to imagine that this little church was part of an internationally historic event: the Cold War.  

As a defensive measure during the Cold War, Canada constructed the Mid-Canada Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line in the mid-1950s. This was a line of radar stations, stretching across the country along the 55^th parallel. Its purpose was to detect incoming Soviet aircraft attacks on North America.

One of these stations, and the only one of its kind in Alberta, was located at Stoney Mountain, near Anzac. It was in operation by 1957. However, due to advancements in jet aircraft,  the Mid-Canada DEW Line became obsolete shortly after it was established.  In 1964, the Stoney Mountain station was closed and its buildings were either destroyed or moved.

The Willow Lake Church (which was the Protestant church at Stoney Mountain) was moved to Anzac around 1962. Anzac was chosen because the community had recently lost their church to a fire.

 Following the relocation, the building was slightly modified. A larger entrance was added to the front and a steeple was attached to the roof. The Mennonite Mission used the building as a school from 1962 until 1966. 

The Mennonites then donated the building to the community as a non-denominational church. Over time, the church was also used as as a meeting place for groups and organizations until a larger church was built in Anzac about 10 years ago. 

GET YOUR GRANT ON!

Public Records Grant Program 

Winter Grant Submission Deadline – February 7^th, 2014!

Public Records is a grant program offering up-and-coming musicians and filmmakers an opportunity for a grant to create a music video, along with educational workshops that nurture and develop their talent. Grant recipients form film and music teams to create music videos that will be broadcast in their local communities on TELUS Optik TV.

Emerging musicians and filmmakers in Fort McMurray have the opportunity to be awarded up to $7500 in grant funding, along with exclusive access to workshops on how to develop and market their artistry in Canada. Further details can be found at www.publicrecords.org

Job Posting at the Provincial Archives of Alberta

Conservator (Contract), Archives Store and Client Services Needed at the Provincial Archives of Alberta

As part of the Provincial Archives of Alberta’s aim to help Albertans preserve their documentary heritage, the Archives Store and Client Services (ASCS) provides conservation services to public clients on a cost-recovery basis. Projects may include privately-owned collections or those held by other institutions. The Archives Store and Client Services seeks individuals to provide conservation treatment and preventive collections care on a contract basis at the Provincial Archives of Alberta (PAA) in Edmonton.

This position reports to the Business Manager, ASCS, and works in collaboration with the other contract ASCS Conservator as well as staff of the Provincial Archives to provide high-quality conservation services. The responsibilities of the position include:

• Providing condition assessments and treatment proposals for client approval;
• Providing accurate cost estimates for completion of treatment recommendations;
• Completing conservation treatments according to the ethics of CAC/CAPC (2000);
• Completing photographic and narrative documentation of treatments;
• Preparing completed projects for pick-up or delivery;
• Maintaining appropriate workspace cleanliness and organization;
• Tracking supply inventory for the conservation service.

All work is project-based, at an hourly rate of $27.50, with tools and materials supplied by the ASCS. Condition assessments and completion of treatment-related duties are included in each project estimate. 

Closing date: 21 February 2014

To apply, please submit a CV and letter of interest to:

Shannon Hedrick

Business Manager, Archives Store and Client Services, Provincial Archives of Alberta

shannon.hedrick@gov.ab.ca 

Submit Your Poetry Now!

RMWB Words In Motion is a literacy program that promotes an appreciation for the art of poetry. It is open to everyone living in the Wood Buffalo Region, including Fort McMurray, Fort MacKay, Fort Chipewyan, Anzac, Conklin, Draper, Janvier, Gregoire Lake and Saprae Creek Estates. Whether you are a student, a professional writer or a novice wordsmith, you are encouraged to submit your poem(s). 

An external panel of judges will select the poems to be displayed on Wood Buffalo Transit buses, the Municipal website, and various media outlets throughout our region. Authors of the selected poems will be invited to participate in the launch event at the Fort McMurray Public Library in April to celebrate National Poetry Month.

Categories and eligibility:

1. Public: Anyone currently living within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo can participate.
2. High School (Grade 7-12): Students at any Junior High School or High School within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo can participate.
3. Elementary School (Grade 1-6): Students at any Elementary School within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo can participate.

For more information about the program please visit www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/wordsinmotion

To submit your poetry, please e-mail jessica.barry@woodbuffalo.ab.ca. But hurry! The deadline is Friday, February 7, 2014.

Classroom On Wheels (C.O.W) Bus is Coming to Town!