City Lights News
Highlights and Events August 1993
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SUMMER FUN AT 110th ANNUAL FAIR
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The highlight of this edition is the 110th Annual Prince Albert Exhibition. Many people view the Fair mainly as a place for children but it has always played a major role in our community. When the first settlers arrived in Prince Albert, Northwest Territories, they created an Agriculture Society to proudly display livestock, produce, handicrafts and hobbies. The Fair also provided an opportunity to meet with friends and neighbours, to exchange news and views while having a good time.
"Prince Albert Exhibition Association - Past, Present and Future"
One of the most important functions of the early Exhibition was to act as a Board of Trade, setting standards and providing important information for the farming community. The Exhibition Association continues its important role and has expanded to a year round operation employing over 100 people on a full or part-time basis. In addition to the Summer Fair, the Association sponsors educational and recreational events such as horse shows, 4-H shows, trade fairs, multi-cultural and musical presentations. It operates the Gold Rush Casino to raise funds to improve its facilities and programs. The continuous hard work of its dedicated volunteers and staff and its constant search for new horizons make the Exhibition Association a valuable member of our Community, worthy of our trust and support.
SUMMER FAIR PROGRAM
Livestock Shows 4-H Horse Show: AUGUST 2, starting at 1pm
Heavy Horse: Aug. 5 to 7
Western & English Horse Show: AUGUST 3 to 7
Beef: AUGUST 2 to 4 (Junior's Show on Wednesday)
Dairy: AUGUST 5 to 7 (Judging Friday and Saturday)
Dairy Goat Show: AUGUST 5 to 7 in Barn #1. - Rabbit Show:
AUGUST 7. - Barns open all week for tours and information
Special Livestock Events every evening.
GRANDSTAND
Chariot Races: AUGUST 2 to 4 starting at 5pm
Chuckwagon Races: AUGUST 2 to 4 starting at 7pm
Country Music Show: AUGUST 5 at 7pm
Aboriginal Entertainment: AUGUST 6 at 7pm..
DISPLAY AREAS
Exhibition Centre: Baking, Needlecraft, art, handicrafts, photography, horticulture, hobbies and 4-H displays. - Armoury Building and Outdoor Concession Stands offer information, demonstrations, novelties, food, beverages and confections.
KIDSVILLE TENT
entertainment, face painting, Eagle's Nest Play Area and sandbox, daily - 2pm to 7pm
Gold Rush Casino: Steuart Arena - Sunday, AUGUST 1 from 2pm to 10 pm; Monday, AUGUST 2 to Saturday, AUGUST 7 from 2pm to 2am
Cash Bingo and Canteen -Prince Albert Optimist Club- Daily from Monday, AUGUST 2 starting at 2pm
Broken Top Lumberjack Show: from AUGUST 4 to 7.
FEATURES
AUGUST 2: Grand Opening, Two for one gate after 8pm
AUGUST 3: Kids Day, (children 12 & under free gate to 6pm). Parade at 10am
AUGUST 4: A Ticket To Ride
AUGUST 5: Seniors Day, with card gate 50% off - Guys & Gals Night, after 7pm
AUGUST 6: Treats & Free Rides, for the mentally & physically disadvantaged
AUGUST 7: Family Day, gate admission $5 per family. Kiddies prizes & raffles
Midway operates daily
Alex's Petting Pals: (aka: Ken-Jen Zoo) daily - Barn 2
Service Clubs and Associations:
THE PRINCE ALBERT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
founded in 1882 by a group of local citizens has not had an easy time in the past. The first museum and its contents were completely destroyed by fire just two years after its creation. In 1922 the Society resurfaced to operate a museum in the original Mission Building in Kinsmen (Bryant) Park until it was moved to the Prince Albert Courthouse in 1946. In 1950, the government required more space so the museum was closed and its artifacts were placed in storage. In 1975 the Society acquired its present location in the old firehall on Central Avenue. The museum opened in 1977 thanks to financial help from the Lions and the Optimist clubs and with active government and municipal support. The Society's dedicated volunteers operate the downtown Historical Museum and Diefenbaker House and provide a variety of services: an archival department, a photography section, lectures, tour guides, historic slide presentations and book publishing that trace our progress toward the future.
THE PRINCE ALBERT HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The building that houses our City's Historical Museum is itself a monument to times past. Built in 1911 of bricks from the now defunct Red Rock Brick Plant, it was the home of the Fire Department until given to the Historical Society to use as a museum in 1975. Classed as a heritage building, no major structural changes were allowed but renovations in lighting and display areas, the creation of rooms for meetings and the Mary Nisbet Tearoom and Balcony overlooking the river helped make the transformation a success. Displays are constantly being improved and include: the Fire Department, military operations, a general history of the Police Force in this area, pioneer and aboriginal displays, the La Colle Falls Story, the history of the P.A. National Park and political information on our three Prime Ministers. Summer Hours: Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 9pm. Telephone: 764-2992.
JULY 31- AUGUST 2: Men's Northern Amateur Golf Tournament. Cooke Municipal Golf Course. Information available from the Pro Shop 763-2502.
Until AUGUST 20: 1993 Summer Playground Program, play activities in 10 playground locations throughout the city for children 6/12 years of age. Contact: Lorri Dionne 953-4811.
AUGUST 7-8: Sask. Potash Golf Tournament. Cooke Municipal Golf Course. Contact: Wayne Peddie 933-8693.
AUGUST 7-8: P.A. Slo Pitch League Fall Tournament,Downtown Lion's Ball Park. Contact Stan Mamczasz.
AUGUST 10-12: The Prince Albert Indian & Metis Friendship Centre is celebrating its 30th anniversary hosting the 6th annual Pow-Wow at the Exhibition Grounds. Participants from many First Nations Bands of Canada and United States. Crafts, traditional dancing, ceremonies, Princess Pageant & parade. Call: Brenda Sayese 764-3431.
Just for kids
- AUGUST 12: Kids Picnic at the Little Red River
- AUGUST 19: Swingin' 70's Dance, Margo Fournier Centre
For more information Lorri Dionne 953-4811.
AUGUST 13-15: 1993 Annual Provincial Parks & Renewable Resources Mixed Slo Pitch Tournament. Downtown Lions Park. Laura Spearman 953-2896.
AUGUST 17-18: Prince Albert Horticultural Society Show. Exhibition Grounds. Contact: Margaret Morgan 763-5380.
AUGUST 17-20 & 24: City Junior Mixed Golf Tournament. Open to 18 years & under. Cooke Municipal Golf Course. Contact: Bill Blake 763-2502.
AUGUST 20-21: P.A. High Noon Optimist Youth Soccer Association - Division I Youth Soccer Provincials. Kinsmen Park Soccer Pitch, Prime Ministers' Park, Crescent Acres Soccer Pitch, Carlton Park Soccer Pitch. Contact: Brian Fremont 764-7158.
AUGUST 20-22: 1993 Annual Provincial Peace Officers Mixed Slo Pitch Tournament. Down Town Lions Park. Contact: Doug Hogan 953-3090 / 922-8590.
AUGUST 21-22: Harvest Rodeo. Events include bareback and saddlebronc, bull riding, steer wrestling and calf roping. Pony chuckwagon and chariot races daily. Rodeo Dance Saturday evening featuring the Lawrence Joseph Band. Exhibition Grounds. Call: 764-1711.
AUGUST 26-27: P.A. City Police Circus. Exhibition Grounds. For more details contact Bill Chow 953-4222.
AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 3: Goldrush Casino. Blackjack, Red Dog, P.A. Poker, Roulette, Money Wheel and Crown & Anchor. Exhibition Grounds. For more information call 764-1711.
SEPTEMBER 1: "United Way Campaign 1993 Kick-Off Breakfast", 7 to 9am at Gateway Mall Foodcourt , everyone welcome, $3.00 per person. Contact Rick Orr 763-3686. Sponsored by the Rotary Club.
AMY'S ON SECOND 2990-2nd Avenue West
Until AUGUST 7: Leanne Dufour Atchison.
AUGUST 8 to OCTOBER 2: Karen Cay, "Spirits Left Behind" a collection of oil and acrylic paintings.
DIGGER'S ROADHOUSE 2901-2nd Avenue West
The Pines Photography Club presents: AUGUST 15-OCTOBER 16: Ruth & Grant Gillingham photo exhibition " The Gillinghams: Home" a series of images reflecting their vision of what home is.
GRACE CAMPBELL GALLERY John M. Cuelenaere Library 125-12th Street East
Until AUGUST 24: "Sir John A. MacDonald: Confederation's Father and Cartoonists' Delight"; a collection of 40 cartoons about MacDonald's life and political career from the National Archives of Canada.
LITTLE GALLERY 1010 Central Avenue Tel. 763-7080
Until AUGUST 3: "Separate Identities" paintings and sculpture by six Saskatchewan artists of Aboriginal ancestry.
AUGUST 6 to AUGUST 31: "Posters Against War and Violence" from Prof. Hans Dommasch's collection. Photomontage by Wolfgang Janisch & Gustavo Espinosa. Show commemorates Hiroshima Day AUGUST 6, 1945.
RED RIVER EQUESTRIAN CENTRE 3 miles N. & 1 mile E. of P. A.
AUGUST 13-14: "Legend and Legacy Country Music Weekend". Clem Gelowitz, Frankie Yankovic, Cotton Pickers, Smilin' Johnnie, Happy Roamin' Rangers, Western Senators, Wally Zayonce & the Buckaroos, Tex Emery, the Northern Connection. Call: Barry Scaife 764-3071.
CITY SLICKERS 3541-2nd Avenue West
Nightly except Sunday: Taped Music with DJ, latest Hits, Pop & Rock.
SLIPPIN LIZARDS 1335-2nd Ave.W.
Nightly except Sunday: Country & Western, Rock, Hip Hop with D J & "Karaoke".
PRINCE ALBERT INN 3680-2nd Ave.W.
Nightly except Sunday: "Karaoke" at Lion's Den Pub.
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