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Deadlines event publication: before the 20th of every month.
Information and publication of events: Stephen Serenelli tel./fax (306) 922-1831 or Internet E-mail or write to: 978-2nd Street East,
Prince Albert,
Saskatchewan S6V 0G4
Canada
index --- EVENTS
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Margo Fournier Centre Fitness Programs: Noon Hour Step, Mon, Wed, Thurs - 12:15-12:45pm. Evening Aerobics, Mon, Thurs 6:00-7:00pm; Seniors Fitness Program Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-11:00am. Noon Hour Basketball, Mon to Fri 11:30 am-1:00pm. Drop In Volleyball, Mon 8:00-10:00pm. Family Gym Night, Sat 5:00-7:00pm. Special Notes: Morning Step (Tues, Thurs 9:30-10:30am) has been cancelled due to lack of interest. It will be reinstated if there are enough requests for the program. Family Gym night is cancelled March 7 and 14 due to Provincial Soccer Tournament. Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:00am-10:00pm, Saturday 10:00am to 9:00pm, Sunday 2:00-9:00pm, Stat Holidays 1:00pm to 5:00pm. For more information about programs call the Margo Fournier Centre 953-4816.
Seniors Activities at the Kinsmen Heritage Centre (115-12th Street West). Monday to Saturday from 1:00-5:00pm. Daily activities include carpet bowling, shuffleboard, billiards, whist, bridge, kaiser, cribbage and lunch. Special Events: Every second Friday - Dancing from 8:00pm to midnight. Last Tuesday of month: Senior Songsters from 10:30-11:30am. Every 4th Thursday: Potluck Suppers from 5:30-8:30pm. Every 1st Wednesday - Birthday Party and Dance 2:00pm. Every 2nd Wednesday - monthly S.S.A.I. Meeting at 2:00pm. For more information call 953-4826.
Marion Aquatic Programs: Public Swimming: 7:30-9:00pm Monday to Friday. Monday is adults only, swimming lessons available. Adults only, to register, come Monday and Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:00pm. Friday is Family Swim. Aquasize Evening Classes Monday and Wednesday at 5:30, Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00pm. Therapeutic Aquasize on Monday and Wednesday at 10:30 am. Registration required. Noon swim Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:45-12:40, must purchase pass. Now taking registration for day lessons during Easter Break 13-17 April. Limited space available, registration Monday or Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00. Courses Offered:Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross classes 19-23 May, from 4:30-9:30. For more information or to register, drop in on Monday and Tuesday evenings or call the office 764-2556.
Frank Dunn Pool - Registration now open for the following courses: April 25-26, May 2, 3, 9 and 10 - National Lifeguard Service. Participants must be 16 years old, must have Bronze Cross, CPR an advantage. Times TBA, registration required. AquaLeader March 2-13 (Monday to Friday) from 6:30-9:00pm. Must be 14 years old. Bronze Cross March 17 to April 11, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm, Saturdays from 11:30am-12:45pm. Must be 14 years old, have Bronze Medallion and Senior Resuscitation. Registration required.For registration/information call the pool office 953-4829.Public swimming every night of the week 7:30-9:00pm. Wednesday Adult and family night. Saturday and Sunday Public Swim 1:00-3:00pm and 6:30-8:30, Adult and Family Swim from 3:00-5:00pm. Adult Lane Swims Sunday from 12:00-1:00pm. Tuesday and Sunday is "toonie night" - two children or two students for $2.00.Diving Club Saturdays and Sundays from 5:00-6:30pm. To join contact Frank Dunn 764-3881. Aquasize Classes on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00-10:00pm.
Until March 31: Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD) are selling cash calendars with coupons and prizes worth over $750. To support a good cause you may purchase these calandars at the special price of $29.95 each, two for $50 or 3 for $60. Call Ken at 763-3113.
March 1: Mortals Praise in concert at the Prince Albert Alliance Church (2777-6th Avenue West) starting at 7:00pm. Group is from the Providence College and Seminary in Otterburne, Manitoba. Music suitable for all ages with upbeat and traditional stylings. Free admission, everyone welcome. For more information call Pastor Ron Baker at 763-3771.
March 1: Family Feature Film Zeus and Roxanne, at the Library. Showtime 2:00pm. For details call the Library 763-8496.
March 2: Organic Farming Course at the P.A. Exhibition Centre. For registration/information call Barry Swanson 953-2770.
March 3 and 17: P.A. Writers Meeting, 7:00pm at the Library. Everyone welcome. For more information call Ralph 764-2295 or Joan 764-5684.
March 3: Author Dennis Gruending will read at the Library, 7:30pm. Dennis grew up in St. Benedict, worked as a reporter and producer with CBC, co-hosted CBC Morning Edition. Author of 4 books, his latest book "Middle of Nowhere" is a collection of Saskatchewan non fiction from the fur trade to the present. For more information call the Library 763-8496.
March 4: Book club meets at the Library at 7:00pm. Everyone welcome. For more information call the Library or drop in.
March 4: National Book Show at Marlboro Inn from 9am to 7:30pm in Marlboro South. Everyone Welcome. Contact Bob Sawatzky 955-0225 or Marlboro Inn 763-2643.
March 6: World Day of Prayer at Wesley United Church (65-11 Street East), 2:00pm. Annual worship service with participants from 17 local churches. Special guest speaker from Burundi, Manasse Habonimana. Coffee hour following service. Form more information call the church office 763-5493.
March 6: Kinsmen Telemiracle Pancake Breakfast at Marlboro Inn, Conference Centre, 7:00-9:00am. Contact Harvey Bellanger 953-4606.
March 6: Basic Biblical Greek Classes with Dr. Stephen Andrews, every Friday from 9-10:00am at the Fountain of Life School of Ministry (717 MacArthur Drive). Registration/information call 764-9075.
March 6-8: P.A. High Noon Optimist Youth Soccer Association Division II Indoor Provincial Competitions for under 13 and under 15 Boys and Girls. Friday Competitions at High Noon Optimist Centre and Woodland Institute SIAST Gym (1100-15 Street East)from 4:00-10:00pm and Riverside School Gym (511-5 Avenue East)from 5:00-9:00pm. Saturday Competitions at Woodland Institute SIAST Gym from 8:30am to 8:30pm and Margo Fournier Centre from 8:30am to 5:30pm. Sunday Competitions at High Noon Optimist Centre from 8:00am to 10:00pm and Woodland Institute SIAST Gym from 8:00am to noon. Finals will be held at High Noon Optimist Centre: Under 13 Girls 12:00pm; Under 13 Boys 1:15pm; Under 15 Girls 2:30pm; Under 15 boys 3:35pm. Everyone interested is welcome to attend. Admission $2/day or $5 for weekend, good at any venue. For more information call Trina Sippola 922-2545.
March 6-8 and 20-22: Red Cross OCHandS Approved Combined First Aid and CPR levels A, B and C, at the Red Cross Building. Pre-registration is required.
March 7: Snowmobile Safety Course promoted by Parkland Ambulance and Saskatchewan Safety Council. Course will be held at Buckland Fire Hall (behind Ed's Inn on Shellbrook Highway), starting from 9:00am. Pre-registration required. Course consists of morning classroom instruction with afternoon practice course. All participants must bring snowmobile, helmet and dress for the weather. For registration/information call George Bolduc 763-2442 between 8:30am and 4:30pm.
March 7 and 24: Saturday Matinee Films at the Library. All films rated G and are suitable for general viewing. Show time 2:00pm. For film titles call the Library 763-8496.
March 7: IMFC Dry Dance - 9:00pm to 1:00am at IMFC Centre (1409 First Avenue East). Live music by Country Caravan. Refreshments available. For more information call Rose 764-3431.
March 7-8: SGI Canada Provincial Open Bonspiel at the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club. For draw times and information, contact Ken Fox at 953-8034.
March 9: Registration opens for Science Saturday, Mad about Science to be held at the Library March 21. New fun and informative program on science with Joanne Marchand, for children ages 8 to 12. To register call 763-7638 extension 20.
March 10: PLEA Free Law Classes,7:00pm at the Library. Discussion will be on Buying and Selling a Home or condominium with lawyer Ron Parchomchuk. He will explain legal implications of listing agreement, offer to purchase, accepted offer, roles of real estate agents and lawyers, and costs involved. For more information call the Library 763-8496.
March 11: The Prince Albert Chapter of Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan will hold their next meeting at 7:15 pm at SIAST Academic Centre (1500-10th Avenue East)Room 230. For more information contact Debbi at 764-7673.
March 11: Canadian Red Cross Mobile Blood Donor Clinic at the P.A. Exhibition. Times 12:30-4:30 and 6:00-8:00pm. Donors requested to bring 2 pieces of identification. Prizes and refreshments.
March 11: Northern Image Photographers Meeting at the Arts Centre, 1:30pm. Everyone welcome. For information, call Geoff Payton 922-3394.
March 11: P.A. Chamber of Commerce monthly noon meeting at Prince Albert Inn. Howard Gange, Chairman 1999 Western Canada Summer Games will be guest speaker. For information/reservations call Chamber Office 764-6222.
March 13-15: 60th Annual Ladies Open Bonspiel at P.A. Golf and Curling Club. Diamond Ring Raffle, merchandise prizes, four games guaranteed. Deadline for entries March 6, fees $140/rink. Banquet Friday evening. For registration/information call Wayne 763-8402.
March 14-15: Focus on Women Annual Trade Show at the P.A. Exhibition Centre, promotes products, services and ideas for women. Come and go event features booths, fashion shows, demonstrations and Sunday Brunch. For more information call the P.A. Exhibition Office 764-1711.
March 15-19: Lenten Retreat on "The Holy Spirit" in all Prince Albert Catholic churches. The retreat director will be Sister Viola Bens. Each retreat session will begin at 7:30 p.m. with the first one on March 15 at St. Joseph Parish(260-25 Street E.); other sessions will be March 16 at St. Mark Parish (589-9 Street E.); March 17 at St. Michael Parish (1505-13 Street W.); March 18 at Our Lady of Czestochowa (160-12 Street E.) and March 19 at Sacred Heart Cathedral (1401-4 Avenue West). The retreat is sponsored by the Prince Albert Roman Catholic Deanery. For more information, call the churches or 764-1184.
March 16: P.A. Christian Women's After 5 Club meets at the P.A. Golf and Curling Club at 7:00 pm. Enjoy dinner, guest speaker and music by Jackie Stenzil from Regina. Local Hairstyler Lois Preston will also demonstrate and explain hairstyles and face shapes. Dinner reservations by March 13 please, $10.25 per person. Contact Dee at 922-8673 or Colleen at 763-6839. Everyone welcome.
March 16-20, 23-27, 30-April 2: 50th Anniversary of the P.A. Music Festival. Voice at Rivier Academy (405 Bishop Pascal Place)from 16-20 March; Piano March 23-27 at Calvary United Church (114-25 Street E.; and Band March 30-April 2. Awards Nights all starting at 7:30pm: Voice March 21 at Rivier Academy; Piano March 27 at Calvary United Church and Band April 5 also at Calvary United Church. Programs available from all music stores and at the door. For more information call Tina Poole 764-2975.
March 16-21: Elimination of Racial Discrimination Week: Monday 10:00am to 5:00pm Display at Gateway Mall; 7:00pm Presentation to City Council. Tuesday: Noon Luncheon at Wesmor School; Come and Go tea City Hall Foyer from 2:00-4:00pm. Wednesday: Noon luncheon with guest speakers at IMFC (1409 1St Avenue East). Thursday: Public Forum at City Hall Foyer, 7:00pm. Friday: Pancake Breakfast at Princess Cafe (1226 Central Avenue) from 7:00-9:00am. Entertainment and luncheons will also be held daily at Woodland Institute SIAST.
March 16-22: Saskatchewan Country Music Awards Week at Madison Inn and Exhibition Centre. For complete program Contact Brenda Chute 922-4566 or Don Mitchell 922-6066.
March 17: Registration for PreSchool Story time will be open at the Library starting 8:30am. Call 763-8496.
March 17: St. Patrick's Day Dinner (CANCELLED) at Messiah Lutheran Church (1796-15th Ave. East). For more details call the Church Office 763-7374.
March 17: Nature P.A. meets (every third Tuesday) at Siast Woodland Institute, 1100-15th Street East, Room G100 at 7:30pm. Guest speaker TBA. Everyone welcome. For more information call Pam Burt 764-8922 or drop in to meeting.
March 18: Registration for Wednesday Welcome will begin at the Library starting at 8:30am. Call 763-8496.
March 18: PAHD Open Public Meeting, in Kinistino at 2:00pm. For more information call Health Board Office 953-0500.
March 18-19: Farm Fair Trade Show at the Exhibition Centre sponsored by the PAEX and Chamber of Commerce. Wednesday from 12-6pm, Thursday from 10:00am-5:00pm. Approx 95 booths of anything and everything to do with agriculture. For information contact Chamber Office 764-6222 or PAEX Office 764-1711.
March 19: Registration for Time for Twos program at the Library starts at 8:30am. Call 763-8496.
March 19: P.A. Raiders Awards Banquet Night. For tickets/info call Tammy at Raider Office, tel. 953-6551.
March 19: Elders Tea at IMFC from 2:00pm. Elders 50 years and older are welcome. For more information call Rose 764-3431.
March 19-22: Annual Mens Open Bonspiel at P.A. Golf and Curling Club. Play begins Thursday afternoon, 5 games guaranteed. Entry deadline is March 13, fees $180/rink. Banquet Friday evening. For registration/information call Wayne 763-8402.
March 20-22 P.A. High Noon Optimist Youth Soccer Association Division I Indoor Provincials for under 13 and under 15 boys and girls. Friday games at High Noon Optimist Centre and SIAST 7:00-900pm. Saturday games at High Noon Optimist Centre and SIAST from 9:00am to 8:00pm. Sunday games at High Noon Optimist Centre from 8:00am to 6:00pm and SIAST from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Finals at High Noon Optimist Centre: Under 13 Girls 1:00pm; Under 15 Girls 2:15pm; Under 13 Boys 3:30pm and Under 15 Boys 4:45pm. Admission $2/day or $5 for weekend at any venue. For more information contact Trina Sippola 922-2545.
March 21: St. Paddy's Day Bash at the P.A. Golf and Curling Club Lounge. Live music by Fairborn, unique Celtic Band. Green beer and Irish nibbles (it's the Chef's Surprise). Everyone welcome. For more information call 763-8402.
March 21: Science Saturday, Mad about Science to be held at the Library 10:00am. New fun and informative program on science with Joanne Marchand for children ages 8 to 12. Pre-registration required. For information call 763-7638 extension 20.
March 21: Fountain of Life School of Ministry Banquet with speaker David Mains. Tickets/Info Contact John Fryters at 764-9075.
March 21: IMFC Cribbage Tournament, entry fee $10/person. Cash prizes depend on entries, cash bar. Play begins at noon, registration opens at 10:30am. For details call Rose Henry 764-3431 at the IMFC.
March 23-24: Senior Ladies Closed Bonspiel, at P.A. Golf and Curling Club. Daytime draws only. Public welcome to watch. For information call Wayne 763-8402.
March 24: Home Inspection, what you should know before you buy. Free conference at the Library, 7:000pm. Guest speaker Inspector Cliff Letendre will discuss important things to check for before you purchase a home. Everyone invited to attend. For more details, call the Library 763-8496.
March 24: Don Lamont Show - Cabin Fever at the Exhibition Centre. For tickets/information call the PAEX at 764-1711.
March 25: (every 4th Wednesday) the P.A. Horticultural Society Meets, 7:30pm at the Carlton Park Community Centre. For more information, call Marcel St. Amand 763-3736 after 6:00pm, or attend the meeting.
March 26: Senior Ladies One-on-One Tuff Spiel at P.A. Golf and Curling Club from 10am to 4pm. Great spectator entertainment. Contact Irene McLellan 764-6117 for details.
March 27-29: Ambulance Attendant Hockey Tournament Friday and Saturday games at Comuniplex (690-32 Street East). Game times 8:00am to 6:00pm. Sunday games at Steuart Arena start 8:00am, final at 1:00pm. Free admittance, everyone welcome. Contact Trevor Dutchak 763-2442.
March 28: Annual Ducks Unlimited Auction and Banquet at the Exhibition Centre. For tickets/information call Ray Steele 953-4800 or Bill Barzeele 764-2336.
March 28: Northern Image Photographers Saturday Coffee and Photo Chat, 1:30pm, location TBA. Anyone interested is welcome. For details, call Geoff Payton 922-3394.
March 28-29: Thursday Rural League Closed Bonspiel at the P.A. Golf and Curling Club. Games start Saturday at 10:00am. Banquet Saturday evening at Club and prize presentations Sunday afternoon in the Lounge. Public welcome to watch games. For information call Wayne 763-8402.
March 30-April 3: Senior Men's Closed Bonspiel at P.A. Golf and Curling Club, daytime games only. Spectators welcome. For details call Wayne 763-8402.
index --- THEATRE
March 15: Performing Arts Warehouse presents the St.Patrick's Day Follies at the Performing Arts Warehouse. Show time 2:00pm. Tickets at door $2 and all proceeds to Performing Arts Warehouse Scholarship Fund. For more information call Jim Hill 764-5353.
March 24-25: Carlton Cafetorium 7:30pm, Carlton Drama Club proudly presents Brian Nissen's award winning drama OSCAR. This incisive drama concerns a frail elderly German immigrant named Oscar Schmidt whose daughter has discovered that her uncle, Oscar's brother, had an active Nazi past. Oscar struggles to defend his family's actions during a morally complex time. Admission for the one-act play is $5 and proceeds will be used to offset costs for the production to travel to Porcupine Plain in April for the SK Drama Association Region Seven High School Theatre Festival. For more information, contact David Zulkoskey Tel. 922-3115 extension 330.
March 26-28: Prince Albert Community Players will be staging The Pink Panther Strikes Again, Dinner theatre at Ecole Valois (425-10 Street East). Cocktails 6:00pm, supper 7:00pm and play starts at 8:15pm. Tickets/information call Stan Danbrook 764-1254 or Joan Short 922-7489.
March 28-April 4: Broadway North presents the grammy award winning musical Godspell starring Sheldon Bergstrom and cast of over 40 local talents. Show times 7:30pm at Wesley United Church. Tickets at Canadian Tire and Door $12 Adults $6 children 12 and under. For information call 764-5353, Darren McCaffrey.
For more info on theatre please visit:
Performing Arts Warehouse
http://www.CityLightsNews.com/artspa.htm
index --- EXHIBITIONS
Amy's On Second - 2990-2nd Avenue West
http://www.CityLightsNews.com/amyson2.htm
Until late April: Andre' Martinson, Prince Albert artist/painter will exhibit her rich interpretations of still life and landscape done in oil paint on paper or canvass.
Digger's Roadhouse - 2901-2nd Avenue West
until April 25: Pines Photography Club Group Exhibition.
Grace Campbell Gallery - 125-12th Street East
March 1-23: The Sacred Earth, photographs by Courtney Milne, toured by the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils. The exhibition is a global photographic journey to some of the most sacred places of the earth's indigenous people. A celebrative journey of cultural heritage and natural beauty which have inspired humanity for centuries.
Little Gallery - 1010 Central Ave. Tel. 763-7080
http://www.CityLightsNews.com/littlegallery/index.htm
until 29 March: Winter Festival Juried Art Show is on display. View all the entries and prize winners. For more viewing times/information call 763-7080 or visit the Little Gallery Website.
Little Gallery Gift Shop - Gateway Mall
now has works by between 75 to 100 Prince Albert and Area Artists. One of the latest editions is woodwork by internationally acclaimed artist Frank Sudol, of Paddockwood. Browse through the shop at Gateway Mall. For more info call Allison Rolph or Karen Cay 763-7464.
Madison Inn -602-36 Street East
Until May 3: Pines Photography Club Group Exhibition.
index --- HOCKEY
P.A. Raiders Home Games "March 1998"
- March 4: vs Brandon Wheat Kings
- March 7: vs Swift Current Broncos
- March 8: vs Edmonton Ice
- March 14: vs Lethbridge Hurricanes
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