| Date |
Event Name |
Location |
Category |
| February 2012 |
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Feb 03 - Feb 05
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Ladies Curling Bonspiel Ladies Curling Bonspiel
Mannville Ladies Theme Curling Bonspiel | Mannville | Recreation |
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Feb 05 - Feb 11
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) International Development Week The Village of Mannville Proclaims February 5-11, 2012 as Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) International Development Week!
FCM Proclamation
| Mannville | News |
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Feb 09 - Feb 12
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2012 Alberta Winter Games For further information on how to participate log onto www.albertagames.com. Alberta Winter Games is generally between the ages of 11 to 17. | | Recreation |
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Feb 10 - Feb 20
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Sweetheart of a Deal In honour of Valentine's Day, the Beachside has a special 'Sweetheart of a Deal' just waiting for you & your sweetie! Call 780-592-3840 for more details. | Innisfree | Other |
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Feb 11
|
Lamont Minor Hockey Dinner & Dance Dinner & Dance
Featuring Crossroads
Doors Open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Live Auction at 7:30 p.m. Dance at 9:00 p.m.
Tickets are $30.00 ea. and available at The Lamont Leader - call 780-895-2780
NO MINORS | Lamont | Community |
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Feb 11
|
Braes Community Centre Fundraiser Braes Community Centre Fundraiser
Fundraising Event
Saturday, February 11, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Silent Auction and Bake Sale
Soup and Sandwich Lunch, Coffee & Donuts
Famous Apple Pie Baking Contest
1st- $50.00 2nd-$30.00 3rd- $20.00
Pie after the jud… | Mannville | Sale |
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Feb 12
|
BlackBird Duo Musical Blends from classical to popular. | Josephburg | Arts & Culture |
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Feb 13
|
ReLearning Community: The History of Public Lands in Alberta The History of Public Lands in Alberta Lorilei Hanson, Athabasca University Since Alberta took over responsibility for land management in 1930, there have been some significant shifts in the administrative approach the government has taken to managing these lands. The Land Use Framework and growing popularity of land trusts are again shift… | Viking | Community |
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Feb 17
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C2 Indoor Sidewalk Sale Whether you're a home based business, a crafter, or you're planning on cleaning out your attic or basement, book your table today for Bonnyville's biggest news in bargain hunting!
Tables are very reasonable: $10 for the first table, $5 for each additional table. Be sure to register in advance by calling the Welcome Desk at 812… | Bonnyville | Community |
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Feb 19
|
Vegreville Country Music Jamboree Hot Lunch - Door Prize
Admission - $10.00 Entertainers - No Charge
Contact Charlie - 780-764-3062 | Vegreville | Arts & Culture |
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Feb 19
|
Family Day A day of family fun, wagon rides, games and crafts. | Gibbons | Festival |
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Feb 19
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Bon Accord/Gibbons Family Experience The Towns of Bon Accord and GIbbons will be hosting a Family Experience Event on Sunday February 19th, 2012. Activities include snow shoeing, snow man making contest, bon fire, food, indoor exotic zoo, and fire works. This event will be running in partnership with Regional Family and Community Support Services and the Family Day Unplugge… | | Community |
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Feb 20
|
Family Day Fish Derby, Sliding, Skating
More information 780-623-3252 | Kikino | Recreation |
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Feb 20
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Family Day Skate Free Skate | Gibbons | Recreation |
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Feb 20
|
Family Fun Day Family Fun Day
Join us for a day filled with actvities for the whole family!
Start your day with a Pancake Breakfast and finish the day with a beautiful fireworks display. In between, we will have free skating, crafts, a bon fire and more. | Bon Accord | Community |
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Feb 20
|
Family Day Free Family skating
Free family swimming with a food bank donation
hayrides, snacks, displays & crafts | Vegreville | Community |
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Feb 20
|
Family Day Community Luau Join us for an evening of dinner and entertainment. Hawaiian attire encouraged!
Advance tickets only; on sale until Monday, February 13. Call 780-942-3519 x.34 for more information.
$10.00 for adults
$5.00 for children under age 10
Free for children under age 2
| Redwater | Community |
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Feb 26
|
Beaver Regional Arts presents: April Verch April Verch is a dynamic fiddler, vocalist and step dancer. The April Verch band consists of April at the helm and world class musicians Clay Ross on guitar and Cody Walters on upright bass and banjo. Their high-energy performance features richly textured traditional and original tunes. | Holden | Arts & Culture |
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Feb 27
|
ReLearning Community: Crash Course - or is it? Crash Course - or is it?
Chris Weingarth
We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s the economy, stupid.” In this evening’s presentation we’ll turn the tables and shift the rather pejorative connotations where they belong: “It’s the stupid economy.” What’s “stupid” is our current economic model’s requirement for infinite growth in a wo… | Viking | Community |
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Feb 28
|
Alberta-Ukraine Genealogical Project Seminar Presentations and handouts will cover such topics as
how to locate and understand homestead records
using Canada's early censuses
how to use church records and cemetaries to complete family history searches
.... and others.
| Two Hills | Other |
| March 2012 |
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Mar 02
|
Pancake Supper Pancake supper | Newbrook | Community |
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Mar 02
|
Mannville Figure Skating Club Carnival Mannville Figure Skating Club Carnival
Friday, March 2, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Mannville Arena
5202-52 Avenue | Mannville | Arts & Culture |
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Mar 03 - Mar 04
|
Cowboy Hockey Tournament and Dance Come on out and watch your favortie cowboy hockey team, them mosey on over to the community hall for a good time at the Cowboy Dance 9 pm. | Marwayne | Community |
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Mar 03
|
Snowmobile Poker Rally Ag Society Snowmobile Poker Rally
Watch for further details coming soon. | Mannville | Recreation |
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Mar 03
|
2012 Women's Conference poster_1
Speakers, entertainment, great food, draw prizes and trade show
Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Smoky Lake Complex
Doors open at 8:30 am, light breakfast 8:30-9:30am
Starts at 9:30 am
Registration Fee $30 Early bird deadline: Feb. 10, 2012
Babysitting deadline Feb. 10m 2012
Final registratio… | Smoky Lake | Community |
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Mar 03
|
Sled Dogs Learn about life on the trail, racing, dog sleds and mushing
Grand Centre Branch
1:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend
| Cold Lake | Community |
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Mar 04 - Mar 11
|
Kalyna Festival A 3 day festival where students are invited to perform in piano, strings, voice, speech and dance. Students may be awarded scholarships and prize money at the highlights concert held March 11th. For more info call Judy 7808957471. | St. Michael | Festival |
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Mar 10
|
Workshop for Ukrainian Music A one-day Workshop for Ukrainian Music (Fiddle/Dulcimer/Accordion/Keyboard) will be held at Mundare Recreation Centre on March 10th. This will be an all-day event followed by an evening concert and Group Jam. Instructors are excellent musicians with a passion for teaching. New for 2012 is an instructor that will feature tr… | Mundare | Arts & Culture |
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Mar 10
|
Ukrainian Music Evening Concert The Students from the workshop for Ukrainian Music will perform their tunes at the Mundare Recreation Centre. The performance, open to the public, will start at 7:00pm. with a cost of $5.00. The remainder fo the evening will be a Group Jam for anyone wishing to participate.
For more information contact… | Mundare | Festival |
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Mar 12
|
Friends of the Library Silent Auction & Pot Luck Fundraiser for the community library.
| Bon Accord | Community |
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Mar 16
|
Montreal Canadiens Alumni Game See the players who have made Canadian NHL history!!!
March 16th 7:30pm
Tickets go on sale Monday November 28th 10am
Adults $25.00
Children $20.00
(includes all fees and taxes)
For ticket information please call the Welcome Desk at (780) 812-3400 or visit us online at www.centennialce… | Bonnyville | Recreation |
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Mar 16
|
C2 Indoor Sidewalk Sale Whether you're a home based business, a crafter, or you're planning on cleaning out your attic or basement, book your table today for Bonnyville's biggest news in bargain hunting!
Tables are very reasonable: $10 for the first table, $5 for each additional table. Be sure to register in advance by calling the Welcome Desk at 812… | Bonnyville | Community |
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Mar 16 - Mar 18
|
Mixed Open Bonspiel Final Bonspiel & Dance | | Recreation |
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Mar 18
|
Travelling Mabels Country vocals and music. | Josephburg | Arts & Culture |
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Mar 18
|
Vegreville Country Music Jamboree Hot Lunch - Door Prize
Admission - $10.00 Entertainers - No Charge
Contact Charlie - 780-764-3062 | Vegreville | Arts & Culture |
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Mar 25
|
Beaver Regional Arts presents: Vinok Worldance Vinok Worldance is a professionall company presenting the dance and music of over 40 cultures from around the world. In addition to high-energy performance, Vinok completes the experience with elaborate traditional costumes and a cache of over 30 different musical instruments. Vinok's versatile dancers and musicians bring exhilarating music… | Holden | Arts & Culture |
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Mar 31
|
Community Centre Grand Opening Grand Opening of New Community Centre, Food, Metis Dancers, Music and Entertainers
| Kikino | Community |
| April 2012 |
|
Apr 07
|
Easter Egg Hunt Family event
| Bon Accord | Community |
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Apr 10 - Apr 16
|
Volunteer Appreciation Week Celebrate our hardworking Volunteers.
| Bon Accord | Community |
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Apr 14
|
BULL-A-RAMA. Bull riding, steak supper & dance. | Thorhild | Community |
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Apr 15
|
Vegreville Country Music Jamboree Hot Lunch - Door Prize
Admission - $10.00 Entertainers - No Charge
Contact Charlie - 780-764-3062 | Vegreville | Arts & Culture |
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Apr 21
|
Ag Society Steak Fry Ag Society Steak Fry
Watch for further details coming soon. | Mannville | Community |
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Apr 22
|
Strathcona Heartland Fiddles & Opry 9th Annual Fiddle Event | Josephburg | Arts & Culture |
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Apr 27
|
Emerson Drive and Brett Kissel The Bonnyville and District Centennial Centre is pleased to present another great musical act, Emerson Drive, scheduled to appear live in the C2 Fieldhouse, Friday April 27th, 2012.
Tickets for this superb country music show go on sale at 10am on Tuesday, January 17, 2012.
Reserved floor seating is $50 and $60 in advance,… | Bonnyville | Arts & Culture |
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Apr 28
|
Bull-a-rama Watch for more details or contact Aaron Wick at 780-916-4727 | Lamont | Recreation |
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Apr 29
|
Beaver Regional Arts presents: Front Porch Roots Revue For years the members of Front Porch Revue have been serving some of the best acoustic blues and roots music to be found in the country. With the likes of Ron Rault, Stewart MacDougall, Bobby Cameron or Dave "Crawdad" Cantera and special guests, the easy commentary and interaction between the musicians give the relaxed feeling of … | Holden | Arts & Culture |
| May 2012 |
|
May 08
|
Mom's the Word For our Mom's
| Bon Accord | Community |
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May 12
|
Town-wide Garage Sale Town-wide Garage Sale | Redwater | Sale |
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May 18
|
Museum Day Celebrating our community Museum. | Bonnyville | Arts & Culture |
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May 20
|
Vegreville Country Music Jamboree Hot Lunch - Door Prize
Admission - $10.00 Entertainers - No Charge
Contact Charlie - 780-764-3062 | Vegreville | Arts & Culture |
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May 21
|
Celebration of Dance Welcome the new summer season at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village with one of Alberta’s largest Ukrainian dance extravaganzas. Experience the sights and sounds as costumed role players bring the stories of Alberta’s Ukrainian pioneers to life. Other activities include a village market, musical entertainment, horse-dra… | Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village | Arts & Culture |
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May 26 - May 27
|
Strathcona Country Classics Cattle & Horse Shows, Gymkhana Events | Josephburg | Community |
| June 2012 |
|
Jun 02
|
Town Wide Garage Sale Community garage sale.
| Bon Accord | Sale |
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Jun 03
|
Redwater Ride for Hunger 10th Annual Motorcycle Poker Run, Show & Shine, DJ, BBQ & Vendors - proceeds to the Redwater Food Bank | Redwater | Other |
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Jun 06
|
Senior's Week Celebration Celebrating the Seniors in our community. | Bon Accord | Community |
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Jun 07
|
Marwayne AG Fair and Supper Come on out and enjoy the Marwayne Agricultural Society Fair with all its displays, then take in a delicious supper at the Marwayne Arena. | Marwayne | Arts & Culture |
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Jun 08 - Jun 09
|
Lea Park Professional Rodeo 3 action packed days at this professional rodoe will leave you wanting to come back year after year | Marwayne | Recreation |
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Jun 09 - Jun 10
|
VINTAGE FLAT TRACK MOTORCYCLE RACE. Races. | Thorhild | Recreation |
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Jun 09
|
Lea Park Professional Rodeo Day 2 of the Lea Park Professional Rodeo | Marwayne | Recreation |
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Jun 09
|
Lea Park Professional Rodeo Yee-haw come on out to a boot stomping great time at the Lea Park Rodeo Dance. | Marwayne | Recreation |
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Jun 10
|
Lea Park Professsional Rodeo Performance 3 of the Lea Park Professional Rodeo | Marwayne | Recreation |
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Jun 13
|
Josephburg Chicken Supper VERY LIMITED Tickets go on sale April 1, 2012. | Josephburg | Community |
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Jun 16
|
Just Kruzin Show & Shine Just Kruzin Show & Shine Annual Car Show , Trade Show , Engine Dyno , Live Band Multiple Family Events " FREE ADMISSION " | Lloydminster | Community |
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Jun 17
|
Vegreville Country Music Jamboree Hot Lunch - Door Prize
Admission - $10.00 Entertainers - No Charge
Contact Charlie - 780-764-3062 | Vegreville | Arts & Culture |
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Jun 23 - Jun 24
|
Newbrook Fair Pony Chucks & Chariot Races,Parade, midway, steak supper, dance & more.
Ball games and modified truck pulls | Newbrook | Community |
| July 2012 |
|
Jul 01 - Jul 02
|
STAMPEDE & RODEO. 50th Annual
Friday - Parade,Rodeo events, Heavy Horse Pulling Match, lumberjack events, kids events & steak suppe.
Saturday - Rodeo events, Car, truck & combine demo derby and Motorcycle Race Demonstrations! | Thorhild | Community |
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Jul 01
|
Canada Day Canada Day celebrations. | Bonnyville | Arts & Culture |
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Jul 01
|
Canada Day Celebration Canada Day! | Bon Accord | Festival |
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Jul 01
|
Canada Day Celebrations Join in the Annual Canada Day Celebrations on July 1, 2012
Kids Parade
Free Hotdog Lunch
Canada Day Birthday Cake
Games, Prizes and more
Held at the Historic CN Station | Smoky Lake | Festival |
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Jul 02
|
VINTAGE FLAT TRACK MOTORCYCLE RACE. Races. | Thorhild | Recreation |
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Jul 06 - Jul 08
|
Ukrainian Pysanka Festival Annual Celebration of Ukrainian Culture! | Vegreville | Festival |
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Jul 15
|
Vegreville Country Music Jamboree Hot Lunch - Door Prize
Admission - $10.00 Entertainers - No Charge
Contact Charlie - 780-764-3062 | Vegreville | Arts & Culture |
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Jul 19 - Jul 22
|
Prairie Egg Gathering 11th Annual Gathering of Fiberglass R.V.'S July 19/22 2012 Prairie Egg Gathering " Bolerama "
Jubilee regional Park ,Marwayne, AB
| Marwayne | Recreation |
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Jul 20 - Jul 22
|
Grand North American Old Time Fiddle Competition Old Time Fiddle Competion | Radway | Arts & Culture |
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Jul 21
|
Pioneer Day Step back in time and browse through the exhibits displaying the pioneer lifestyle. Enjoy a hands-on experience with demonstrations and activities. Finish off your visit with a free ice cream cone! Check out the amazing collection of Aladdin Lamps, vintage firearms & gramophone players. A day of fun for all ages! | Westlock | Community |
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Jul 27 - Jul 28
|
Radway Pioneer Days & Polka Fest Annual Fair event and Music Fest | Radway | Arts & Culture |
| August 2012 |
|
Aug 09 - Aug 12
|
Silver Birch Rodeo & Celebration Days Rodeo Events, Chuckwagon & Chariot Races, Talent Show, Kids Games, Jamboree, Steak Supper, Fireworks Show
| Kikino | Community |
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Aug 10 - Aug 12
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Harvest Days Slo-Pitch Tournament Ball tournament | Bon Accord | Recreation |
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Aug 11 - Aug 12
|
Harvest Days Annual Fair
More info to follow... | Bon Accord | Community |
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Aug 12
|
Ukrainian Day A celebration of all things Ukrainian past and present, Ukrainian Day recognizes the rich tapestry of Alberta’s Ukrainian community today.
Ukrainian Day starts with a pancake breakfast, followed by divine liturgies, memorial services and recognition of east central Alberta’s centennial pioneer families.
An afternoon concert … | Edmonton | Arts & Culture |
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Aug 17 - Aug 19
|
Discovery Days Redwater's popular Discovery Days festival celebrates the discovery of oil in our area. Features include a parade, midway, pancake breakfast, fireworks, movie in the park, ball tournament, bench show, food vendors and a number of other fun, family-friendly activities. | Redwater | Festival |
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Aug 19
|
Vegreville Country Music Jamboree Hot Lunch - Door Prize
Admission - $10.00 Entertainers - No Charge
Contact Charlie - 780-764-3062 | Vegreville | Arts & Culture |
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Aug 25
|
VINTAGE FLAT TRACK MOTORCYCLE RACE. Time trials. | Thorhild | Recreation |
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Aug 26
|
Friends' Ukrainian Music Fest Celebrate traditional and contemporary Ukrainian and Ukrainian-Canadian music with a live concert featuring the region’s most popular bands and singers. Cultural displays, delicious food, activities in the historical village and wagon rides will allow visitors of all ages to share a sense of the Ukrainian settler experience in east central … | | Arts & Culture |
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Aug 26
|
VINTAGE FLAT TRACK MOTORCYCLE RACE. Races. | Thorhild | Recreation |
| September 2012 |
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Sep 01 - Sep 03
|
Kikino Triathlon & Buffalo Days Triaction = 1) Canoe Team
2) Runner
3) Horse and rider
compete in the event to be the first t… | Kikino | Community |
|
Sep 09
|
Harvest of the Past & Taste of Heritage Food Festival One of the best harvest events in Canada will take visitors back to Alberta’s agricultural roots.
This final special event of the Village’s summer season begins with a pancake breakfast and includes historic activities such as flower and herb drying, feather stripping, kapusta (sour cabbage) making, wheat grinding, quilti… | | Arts & Culture |
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Sep 15 - Sep 16
|
VINTAGE FLAT TRACK MOTORCYCLE RACE. Races. | Thorhild | Recreation |
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Sep 16
|
Vegreville Country Music Jamboree Hot Lunch - Door Prize
Admission - $10.00 Entertainers - No Charge
Contact Charlie - 780-764-3062 | Vegreville | Arts & Culture |
| October 2012 |
|
Oct 21
|
Vegreville Country Music Jamboree Hot Lunch - Door Prize
Admission - $10.00 Entertainers - No Charge
Contact Charlie - 780-764-3062 | Vegreville | Arts & Culture |
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Oct 27
|
Harvest Supper Community supper | Newbrook | Community |
| November 2012 |
|
Nov 04
|
Christmas Craft Fair. Community Craft Fair
| Bon Accord | Community |
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Nov 11
|
Remembrance Day Ceremony. Royal Canadian Legion. | Bon Accord | Community |
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Nov 11
|
Remembrance Day Celebrations. Remembrance Day Ceremony | Kikino | Community |
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Nov 17
|
Cold Lake Craft Show and More Featuring Home -made Crafts,Home Based Business and Antiques!
No Admission.
Call Pat at 780-594-4610 or email pat.berlinguette@nlsd.ab.ca for more information. | Cold Lake | Sale |
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Nov 17
|
Christmas Market Craft Sale | Newbrook | Sale |
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Nov 18
|
Vegreville Country Music Jamboree Hot Lunch - Door Prize
Admission - $10.00 Entertainers - No Charge
Contact Charlie - 780-764-3062 | Vegreville | Arts & Culture |
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Nov 30 - Dec 01
|
Kris Kringle Redwater celebrates the upcoming Christmas season with an annual Kris Kringle festival. Features include horse-drawn sleigh rides, carolers, bonfire, skating with Santa and a number of other fun, family-friendly activities. | Redwater | Festival |
| December 2012 |
|
Dec 01
|
Christmas Craft & Bake Sale The Redwater & District Agricultural Society presents their Annual Christmas Craft & Bake Sale. | Redwater | Arts & Culture |
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Dec 07
|
4th Annual Decorate Your Yard Contest Winter community spirit activity. | Bon Accord | Community |