Things to Do in McMurray for New Years Eve

Zimbabwe New Year’s Party

When: December 31, 6pm-1am Where: 

Where: Fort McMurray Golden Years Society 

The Zimbabwe Fort McMurray Community Association (ZFMCA) would like to invite the community at large; Friends, Relatives, Neighbours and Visitors to our New Year’s Party. For tickets or more information please call Mr. Mugodo (780) 607-2148. 

The CRAZE

When: December 31, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Where: Suncor Community Leisure Centre and Shell Place

The CRAZE features a variety of free family events and activities for youth and adults of all ages and will run from Noon until 6:00 pm at the Suncor Community Leisure Centre and Shell Place, culminating with the New Year’s Eve Fireworks. Due to this special event the Suncor Community Leisure Centre and Shell Place will open at Noon on December 31. The event will feature the following:

· Main Stage entertainment presented by Mix 103.7 FM
· Balloon drop presented by Don Scott Law Office
· Oil Barons practice, public skate and autograph session
· Speed Climb and Obstacle Course at the Climbing Wall
· Wipeout 2016 at the Syncrude Aquatic Centre
· Free public skate
· Kid’s Playzone
· Learn to Curl with the Oil Sands Curling Club
· Movie Zone with the Wood Buffalo Public Library
· Fireworks
· Face painting, balloon artists, bouncy castles and craft carnival

For additional details please contact ONE REC, info@onerec.ca

DJ D-NYCE PRESENTS: 2016 NEW YEAR'S PARTY

When: December 31, 2015 from 9:30pm to January 1, 2016 at 2:00am

Where: Stonebridge Hotel

Come and Celebrate the New Year and DJ D-Nyce Birthday at Stonebridge Hotel Banquet Room for tickets or additional information please phone (780) 743-3301 or email fmmdeskmanager@stonebridgefortmac.com.

Royal Canadian Legion, New Years’ Eve Ball

When: December 31, 5:30pm to 11:45pm

Where: Royal Canadian Legion, 9317 Huggard Street

Come to the Royal Canadian Legion New Year’s Eve Ball featuring live music by local band Old Skool. Tickets are $75.00 per person and includes a prime rib buffet from 5:30pm-7:30pm. The event will be held in banquet room upstairs at the legion. For additional information please contact the Royal Canadain Legion, 780-743-2329, royalcanadianlegion@shaw.ca.

BAILEY'S PUB 2016 NEW YEAR'S KARAOKE BASH

When: December 31, 9:00pm to January 1, 2:00am

Where: Bailey’s Pub, 9713 Hardin St.

You are invited to, Bailey's Pub 2016 New Year's Karaoke Bash. There will be lots of prizes and drink specials throughout the evening. For additional details please visit there website, www.baileyspubfortmac.com or contact the Stonebridge Hotel (780) 743-3301, email fmmdeskmanager@stonebridgefortmac.com.

Club NV

Dance into the New Year at Club NV featuring the most requested songs of 2015! Admission includes your chance to win $1,000.00 cash. Doors open at 10pm.

Whatever you do this New Year's Eve please do it responsibly and don't drink and drive! 

Canadian Multiculturalism Day

Canadian Multiculturalism Day was founded in 2002 by Prime Minister Jean Chretien.   June 27th of each year is designated as Canadian Multiculturalism Day for Canadians to celebrate their multicultural heritage, and deepen their appreciation of each other as individuals.  Many nationalities have helped Canada become the flourishing nation that it is today.  Canadian Multiculturalism Day is an opportunity to celebrate the country's diversity, commitment to equality and mutual respect.  Canada was in fact the first country to adopt Multiculturalism as an official policy.

In 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney issued the following statement about Canadian Multiculturalism Day:

Canada is one of the most ethnically, culturally and religiously diverse countries in the world. Our dominion, the true north strong and free, is formed by citizens from many cultural backgrounds who have come together to live in harmony in this free land. We should be proud of this accomplishment and that our model of pluralism serves as an example for the rest of the world to follow.

Canadian Multiculturalism Day is an opportunity to reflect on both the contributions of Canada’s various cultural communities and the values that we all share: freedom, democracy, individual rights and the rule of law.

Canada’s future depends on us growing together. That is why our multiculturalism programs continue to encourage all Canadians to embrace our shared values, history and institutions and to build a strong, integrated society.

There are many different ways you can celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day; why not volunteer for one of the many events and programs with the Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo, or take part in one of the ethnic-cultural celebrations such as the upcoming Annual Philippine Independence Day occurring on June 28th.  Contact one of the schools to be a classroom volunteer and indulge yourself in the stories that children share from their own countries and traditions.  Canada's diversity distinguishes it from most other countries so lets celebrate on June 27th and get to know and appreciate your neighbors and fellow community members.