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Happy Spring! After a long, dark winter, it's finally time to embrace the warmer weather and longer days. The start of spring brings with it a sense of renewal and hope, and we're excited to welcome this new season with open arms.
In this month's P.A. Pulse, we'll be highlighting some of the events and activities that are happening around our community, as well as sharing important updates and information. There's something for everyone to enjoy as we move into this exciting time of year.
So let's get ready to shed our winter coats and embrace the sunshine. We hope you'll join us in celebrating the start of spring and all the wonderful things it has to offer.
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There' lots happening in April at the Frank J Dunn Pool!
See the April schedule for days and times for Public and Lane Swimming and Aquasize throughout the month as well as the Easter Break.
Over the Easter Break a Bronze Cross course will be offered. Register online or by calling the FJD Pool office.
The countdown is on until Friday, June 2nd - Opening Day at Kinsmen Water Park!
Summer Swimming lessons will be available on line only Wednesday, April 12th at 7:00 a.m.
After Hours Rentals also will be on line April 12 at 7:00 a.m.
We have lots of options at your Arts Centre in April. Join a new program like “Weaving a Scarf for Easter”, Pottery Party, and Easter Break Camps for children/youth. We also have Poetry for the Scared Stiff, Mother’s Day Fairy Garden (pottery) and more! You can check out these and other programs and opportunities at the Arts Centre like the Groups & Guilds, Birthday Parties, and Create Your Own Program in our Winter/ Spring 2023 Program Guide.
Easter Camp for the Kids
Looking for things to do over the Easter break? The Arts Centre and Mann Art Gallery have camps!
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Prince Albert Arts Centre:
There are camps at your Arts Centre On April 11 to 14 from 1 to 4 PM each day. Each camp has two fun art activities such as Clay Easter Basket & Calligraphy or Graffiti Art & Paint Pens on Plant Pots. For youth aged 7 to 13. Register online today at https://bit.ly/3FBLo4u.
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Mann Art Gallery:
Morning Easter Art Camp: Animal Portraits & Sculptures (Ages 7 - 12)! In this 4-day art camp, students will explore various materials and create various animal-themed projects.
April 11-14; 9AM to 12PM each day. Learn more and register on our website: https://www.mannartgallery.ca/.../morning-easter-art-camp.
E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts
Join multi-award-winning artists, Canadians Suzie Vinnick and Charlie A’Court, and Australian Lloyd Spiegel, for a dynamic evening filled with songs, stories and laughs as they take their roots ‘n’ blues kitchen party from coast-to-coast. Crossing the globe, commanding both festival and theatre stages, they are seasoned performers, singer-songwriters and storytellers on their own. Witness the magic of these three remarkable and unique artists, showcasing not only their solo works, but their shared collaborations.
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A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. They try to be sexy… it just comes out funny. Constantly grooving and gyrating in between scenes they banter with the crowd and perform their hilarious twist on improv sketches. They sing, they “dance”, and they are ready to make you laugh. Semi undressed and completely unscripted, The Comic Strippers take off their shirts and take on your suggestions to create a whole new genre of comedy.
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Become a Community Club Volunteer!
We have Community Clubs across the city that are operated through volunteers. These Volunteers are an integral part in the operation of their Club. The Community Clubs provide and operate different types of opportunities for our Community to enjoy.
To find a community club in your neighborhood, what they offer or to offer your services as a volunteer. CLICK HERE
All of the Fun Things You Can Do...
The Spring Program Guide for the Alfred Jenkins Field House is now available! Check out the many great programs available!
There are many Drop-In classes at the Field House this month as well! Get there early as these classes fill quickly!!!!
Batter up! Did you know the Field House has a batting cage you can rent?
Your baseball, softball, slo-pitch or cricket team can rent it per hour. Supply our own machine and balls. Rates are $75/hr for adults and $45/hr for youth.
Call 306-953-4989 for availability
The Winter/Spring Edition of the City’s Free Recreation Programs Brochure is out and can be viewed by clicking here
Mann Art Gallery Exhibits & Events
Friday, April 21 from 5:00 – 7:30PM
The Piano Bar is a classy, recurring fund-raiser - an after-work wind-down with art, ambient live music, drinks and appetizers. Admission is $20. The gallery offers carefully selected wines, beers, signature cocktails and upscale appetizers.
12th Annual High School Juried Art Show
Curated by Lana Wilson
Mann Art Gallery
April 14 to June 3
Education Studio
Reception: April 28 at 7:00 PM
The imagination, talents, and hard work of the City’s youth are celebrated through this exhibition that represents schools from Prince Albert and surrounding area.
Prairie Interlace: Textiles, Modernism, and the Expanded Frame
Co-curated by Michele Hardy and Timothy Long and Julia Krueger
Reception: April 14 at 7:00 PM
This major touring exhibition focuses on Prairie textiles made between 1960-2000. Produced by Nickle Galleries, University of Calgary and the MacKenzie Art Gallery. Prairie Interlace historically situates and elucidates the unique contributions of Prairie fibre artists. The exhibition includes works in the Mann Art Gallery Permanent Collection.
April 1 - 22, 2023
Ray of Light examines the identity of JingLu Zhao's family as they explore the world. Zhao creates acrylic and oil paintings, combining figuration and landscapes reflecting her children's Chinese and First Nations heritage.
Check out your library for activities this month like Seedy Saturday, Off the Cuff Improv, Easter Break Movies, Book Club, and Teen or Adult Take Home Craft. Visit the Grace Campbell Gallery for the Studio 1010 Art Show & Sale and the Opening Reception on April 1 from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. For more information visit www.princealbertlibrary.ca or the Facebook page. The Bernice Sayese branch is now open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 4:30 PM.
Drop in on Saturday, April 8th or Easter Monday, April 10th or any day during the break week from 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
We will be hopping around the Historical Museum on a Scavenger Hunt and cracking jokes with our Easter Cootee Catchers. Regular hours are Monday to Friday 9-4 and Saturdays 10-4. Regular admission applies. Adults (ages 12 and over) $5, Student (6 to 11) $2, Child (under 6) free, Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) $12.
The award is for city residents under the age of 21, recognizing good citizenship including exceptional service to school, social, athletic, civic or church institutions. Consideration will be given to those who have shown perseverance and determination, whether of a public or personal nature.
Nomination forms are available at the Community Services Department Office 3rd Floor at City Hall on the city’s website.
Deadline for applying is Friday, June 23rd, 2023 at 5:00 p.m
...in the World of Sports!
Sports on Central
The Sports on Central event is a way to encourage kids and families to get back to being active and having fun. Sports clubs, food trucks, music, all in the Prince Albert Downtown on April 29th from 12 - 6pm.
Come downtown for free giveaways, shoot some hoops, catch a football thrown by Saskatchewan Roughrider Derek Moncrief, and watch as the Prince Albert Police Service battles against the Prince Albert Fire Department in a game of Street Hockey!
As a way to get equipment into the hands of our youth, nearly every piece of sports equipment will be given away throughout the day or raffled off at the end.
From Basketballs, Footballs, and Hockey Pucks, all the way up to Hockey nets, goalie equipment, and stand alone basketball nets, it's all up for grabs. To find out more go to: Sports on Central
The Prince Albert Sports Hall of Fame will grow by eight inductees at their 31st Induction Banquet on Saturday, May 6th.
Their Board of Directors nomination committee have recommended and the board approved the following: Erica Gavel (athlete), Jessica Vance (athlete), Rod Dallman (athlete & builder), Rick Schultz (athlete & builder), Pete Friesen (builder), Jim Nicholson (builder), Bill Yeaman (builder) and The 1973 East End & 1975 Old Dutch Twins (team). Prince Albert Minor Baseball Association will be recognized as the Sports Organization of the Year.
The banquet will be held in the Ches Leach Lounge, adjacent to the PA Sports Hall of Fame on May 6th beginning at 6:00 PM.
For more information on inductees and ticket details see the PASHOF website.
The 2023 Esso Cup will be contested April 23-29 at the Art Hauser Centre. Hockey Canada’s U18 Female AAA Hockey Championship tournament will feature 5 Regional Champions and our own Prince Albert Northern Bears!
Volunteers are required to put on this event from ticket takers to team hosts to volunteer services (lounge workers) and many more positions!
Ticket Packages are available for just $65 which gets you tickets to all 19 games during the week.
The Gold Medal Game will be broadcast live on TSN Saturday, April 29th at 4:00 p.m.
This is another major national sports event in our city and we invite you to come out and enjoy the best Female U18 AAA hockey in Canada April 23-29.
Last Ice for the Season
There is some open ice still available in early April at the Art Hauser and Steuart arenas.
If your Spring Hockey Team or any group would like to rent some ice time, please call 306-953-4848.
First come, first served.
Parent & Tot and Adult & Senior Public Skating move to the Art Hauser Centre starting April 3
And there is FREE Public Skating on select dates at the AHC April 3 - 13th
See the full schedule.
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