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It's time to enjoy Summer in Prince Albert! Starting today with Canada Day festivities hosted by the Legion in Kinsmen Park with entertainment starting at 11:00 a.m. followed by opening ceremonies at 12 noon. The riverbank will be the site of more celebrations with the Multicultural Canada Day Gathering starting at 4:00 p.m. The day culminates with Fireworks at the Riverbank at dusk...enjoy!
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Celebrate Canada's Birthday TODAY!!!!
There are a couple of Canada Day Celebrations in the City today:
Kinsmen Park - hosted by the Legion:
Starting at 11:00 a.m. today head to Kinsmen Park for a fun, family-filled day of entertainment, food booths and treats, bingo, ball tournament and police dog demonstration!
Multicultural Council Canada Day on the River Bank:
Kids Stage begins at 4:00 p.m. Other events run from 5:00 to FIREWORKS!
The Multicultural Canada Day will recognize the beautiful various cultures we have in our diverse community, as well as, acknowledge the truth and history of residential schools and Indigenous cultures and traditions. It will showcase multicultural performances, music, food, messages about reconciliation and coming to Canada from both Indigenous Elders and communities and Newcomers/ Immigrants/ Refugees communities. The gathering will end with a beautiful Fireworks display!
Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the free cultural festivities.
Canada Day Fireworks at the Riverbank at Dusk!!!
An annual tradition in the City of Prince Albert, the Playground Program, returns for 6 to 12-year-olds. The Playground Program will be offered in 10 locations from July 4th until August 19th. The Kinsmen Park location operates 7 days-a-week and will begin this weekend, July 2nd and 3rd from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. in that location only.
Many of the locations offer spray parks including Kinsmen Park, Crescent Acres, Midtown, West Hill, Miller Hill, Lions Park, Westview, and the new Crescent Heights location. The tenth location is Hazeldell which features a paddling pool.
All 10 locations are staffed by two trained playground supervisors. All locations operate Monday to Thursday from Noon to 5:30 p.m. and on Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Kinsmen Park location also operates Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Playground Program offers a variety of activities including science, arts, recreation, literacy, drama, and more. Leaders pre-plan activities each day based on weekly themes throughout the summer.
National Drowning Prevention Week, July 17-21
Plenty of activities and fun to be had at the Kinsmen Water Park this week! They will be educating, giving resources, and running a series of events and activities for the public!
The week is geared towards prevention of drowning and water-related injury! Prizes to be given!
National Lifeguard—Waterpark course is being held from July 28-August 1. If you hold National Lifeguard—Pool, you are eligible for Waterpark, which is a branch of Pool that is geared towards lifeguarding waterparks! For more information, please call KWP at (306) 953-4835.
Swimming lesson sets begin on July 3rd
Please call the pool to look into our waitlists, or see if a class is available!
(306) 953-4835.
Bronze Medallion and Cross classes will be held on two weekends in July!
Dates TBA
Watch for dates to be announced: Click Here
For more information, please call KWP at (306) 953-4835.
Bottle Drive for play gound Field Trips!
Playground kids and families can sign up to help participate in the bottle drive on July 11 and August 9th, from 6-7pm.
This will take place at each playgrounds neighborhood and proceeds go towards fundraising for the Kinsmen Water Park and other field trips at the playgrounds.
We will accept dropped off bottles at Miller Hill from 12pm-5pm, Mon-Fri.
Another special event hosted by the Playground Program is Into the Woods Day Thursday, August 3rd in Little Red River Park. With the support of a Parks for All grant from the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, Wildernook Fresh Air Learning will lead Playground Program participants through a fun and educational day at Little Red. Children will be bussed free of charge from different Playground Program locations to Little Red where they will explore the park and learn about nature with demonstrations, walks and interactive programs designed by Wildernook.
More details will be announced later on this summer, including where and when children can pre-register for Into the Woods Day.
Mark Thursday July 20th on your calendar for the 28th annual Kidzfest!
Date: Thursday July 20th
Time: 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Where: Kinsmen Park.
It's free for all families! There will be bouncy castles, juggling shows, face painting, and balloon animals....and more!
Stay tuned for more details!
Kinsmen Water Park is open ever day this month with Public Swimming from 1:00-7:00 p.m.
Lane swimming is also available daily. Times are 6:00-8:30AM and 11AM-12:30PM on weekdays, and 8:00-10:30AM on weekends.
Check out the on-line calendar for a full schedule.
8 Spray Parks around the City of Prince Albert are Open for the Summer!
The new Crescent Heights Spray Park is NOW OPEN!!!
All Spray Parks are activated from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily and most have an actuator to start the water!
Come do some fun & creative stuff at the Arts Centre this month!
We have awesome camps for children and youth with our Summer Staff Ria! There is Graffiti Art Camp, Jewellery Camp, Clay Miniature Lake Life and many more to choose from! Check out these programs and other opportunities at the Arts Centre like the Groups & Guilds and Birthday Parties in our Summer Program Guide.
Register on-line here.
From the E.A. Rawlinson Centre For the Arts
EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts 2023-2024 Season Has Launched!
23 shows are heading to Prince Albert, presented by the EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts! If you build your own season now you can save some money when you buy all at once! Pick 6 shows to save 5%, pick 8 to save 10%, pick 12 to save 15%, or pick all 23 shows and save 25%! Also check out the Canadian Tire Series: three very different shows which, when bundled together, save you 20%!
Website: https://www.earc.ca/23-24-season
Video: https://youtu.be/N2Sl_GZmmWA
Broadway North Youth Company’s Summer Intensive: July 17th to 21st at the EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts
Ages 7 to 18 can partake in this one-week intensive, musical theatre education program. Students learn dance, drama and voice, before performing a short recital for their parents at the end of the week. A few spots remain in this unique and exciting program!
Website: https://www.earc.ca/summer-intensive
There are a number of Summer Drop-in Programs offered in July at the Alfred Jenkins Field House.
And if you are on holidays and can only make the odd day, try out a Drop In Class?
Attention teens and adults! A playground built just for you! The Party City Outdoor Gym at the Alfred Jenkins Field House is open daily.
The gym is a 7,000 square foot facility, designed for use by ages 13+. It includes both traditional body-weight workout equipment, and advanced elements similar to ones featured on reality television shows like "Ninja Warriors".
The Prince Albert Historical Society Museums are open daily 9-5.
Downtown Walking Tours - Thursdays and Sundays 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Start at the Historical Museum at #10 River Street East. $2/person. Pre-register (306) 764-2992 or drop in.
Registration for the Museum’s half-day camp History Hunters July 17-21. Ages 8-12. Information and registration on www.historypa.com
Talk & Tour of St. Mary’s Historical Church and Cemetery, Highway 302 West, July 29th 2:00 pm. $10/person. For information, call (306) 764-2992.
Check out your library for activities this month like Summer Movies, Sage Hill Young Writers’ In Person Workshop, In Person Drop-In Story Times, and a Magician (July 31)!
TD Summer Reading Club is also happening all summer. Don’t forget about the online book sale auction, the Libby App (ebook library) and more - visit www.princealbertlibrary.ca or the Facebook page.
The Bernice Sayese branch is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:30 PM.
Mann Art Gallery Summer Exhibits
Summer exhibitions run until Saturday, August 19
The following exhibits are on display until August 19. There is no admission fee to the Mann Art Gallery. Hours are Tuesday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 12 to 5 pm.
- Charley Ferraro presents A Certain Detour: over 60 plaques and sculptures produced over the past four years by Saskatchewan’s renowned ceramic artist.
- Dawna Rose and Betsy Rosenwald’s epic collaboration: Journal of the Plague Year(s): 2020–2023 is their response to the global pandemic and related political events.
- 53.2033° N, 105.7531° W is an innovative exhibition on Prince Albert from the Mann’s Permanent Collection, curated by Mikaela LeBlanc and Tekla Mattila.
At the John V. Hicks Gallery (Prince Albert Arts Centre)
Hanna Yokozawa Farquharson: Calling
July 1 to August 23
OSAC Arts on the Move Program
The exhibition, 'Calling', features the beautifully crafted and thoughtfully meditative fibre works of Saskatchewan artist, Hanna Yokozawa Farquharson. Originating from Japan, the artist's works draw upon the aesthetic and design principles of her cultural and professional background, while responding to the natural landscapes and experiences of her new home as a newcomer to Saskatchewan.
Farmer’s Market
Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm
Central Avenue (Wednesdays) and City Hall Parking Lot (Saturdays)
Support locally grown produce, organic meat, eggs, baking, preserves, hand crafted art, flowers, and much more!
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