Mooseltoe Times 2014

Tuesday, OCTOBER 14, 2014

VOLUME 16, NUMBER 1

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Christmas in October — an annual success

Moose Jaw’s downtown business district will once again turn into a Christmas paradise two months before Santa’s arrival.

The annual Christmas in October weekend celebration, which brings smiles to children and adults alike, will begin on Thurs., Oct. 23. The popular event draws both locals and tourists to Moose Jaw’s historic core for a holiday experience sure to have them returning each year.

“Moose Jaw is so fortunate to have such an incredible, historic downtown, and to have so many merchants get on board with this event. It is a lot of work and it is wonderful to see it all come together,” said Yvette Moore, founder of the Christmas in October event.

As the months of fall fly by like geese flying south, Christmas shopping can often become a stressful, last-minute ordeal. With Christmas in October, the stress is taken away and replaced with laughter, joy and fun. Visitors can shop and cross things off their lists, all while enjoying the festive surroundings and taking in holiday events. Not only will your blood pressure thank you, but so will your wallet.

“Shopping is crazy — amazing — it is the best sales of the year,” Moore confirmed.

“People are just so into it. And if you can’t make it this weekend, we just want everyone to know that it is just the start of the season, and everyone is ready for the traffic all the way to Christmas Eve.” However, Moore said the real indication that Christmas in October has begun occurs when the city’s Christmas lights are lit for the first time at 7 p.m. Thursday night. “When those lights turn on, everybody knows that Christmas season has started here in Moose Jaw,” she said.

The majority of businesses in Moose Jaw will be participating in this year’s Christmas in October, but the real focus is in on the downtown core. Each year, participating businesses select a different holidayrelated theme to inspire their decorations and any special activities.

The Yvette Moore Gallery closes on Tues., Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. and then reopens on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. for its candlelight celebration. “Welcome Home — The Art & Soul of the Holidays is our theme for this year,” Moore said. “We completely overhaul most of the gallery in order to get all the amazing art creations and Christmas decorations on over 12 trees. Many of our artists have created ornaments for

our Artisan Tree. The handmade touches and artisan influence really evokes what we promote — décor with hand-crafted appeal. The artisanal charm of the gallery creates a very unique atmosphere in our historic setting.”

Moore herself has created Christmas ornaments from her popular painting A Prairie Christmas and a few from other paintings as well. She is also hard at work on her newest painting, Checking it Twice, featuring Moose Jaw’s own Santa Claus.

Some other popular and annual participants of Christmas in October include Cranberry Rose, Ellen’s on Main, Jillian’s Design Elements and Pastimes.

These are just a few of more than 50 retailers and restaurants that participate in the weekend festivities.

“Cranberry Rose will have a lot of glamour and glitz in many colours on over a dozen decorated trees, and they’ll also have some funky pieces in their many displays,” said Moore. “Ellen’s on Main will feature a huge tree in the centre of their store, surrounded with festive home décor and design.

This year, Jillian’s décor will focus on a rustic chic look, as well as an animal print and feather retroglam theme, with lots of metallics, animal print and feathers. And of course, Past Times is having a rustic and classic theme to their store’s Christmas décor.”

A new addition to this year’s event is Chantelle Flanagan-Moore with The Playhouse Boutique. Sure to be a popular destination on the Christmas in October circuit, The Playhouse Boutique is decorating its store with a whimsical and full-spirited take on the classic Alice in Wonderland.

Other events that have become a huge part of this weekend are the Moostletoe Artist Studio Tours on Sat., Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring nine different studios, and the Whistlestop Christmas Craft Show on Oct. 24, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Of course, Christmas in October isn’t just about the shopping. Many people come to Moose Jaw just for the All the Trimmings Christmas Dinner at the Yvette Moore Gallery. This lavish food event will take place on Sun., Oct. 27, with one limited-space, seating at 6 p.m. Tickets are $45 each. A nice addition to this year’s meal is that The Gallery Café is now licensed, so festive drinks will be available for purchase.

“The chefs in The Gallery Café are also planning on other festive events before Christmas, so please check our website or call the Gallery at 1-866-6937600 for more information,” Moore said.

ABOUT THIS CONTENT: These stories were produced by Leader-Post Specialty Products to promote awareness of this topic for commercial purposes. The Leader-Post editorial department had no involvement in the creation of this content.

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From our gorgeous fashion accessories such as jewellery, purses and scarves to the ideal center piece for your table. We have something for everyone on this year’s shopping list, the most adorable baby gifts, Lampe Berger diffusers and even locally made handmade pens and Segrid wallets for the man on your list. We have just what you are looking for.

Come in and get inspiration for decorating your home for the holidays. Add a splash of holiday cheer with some new toss cushions and a little bit of sparkle with our hand blown animal print Christmas balls. With exclusive lines and unique items our inventory is constantly changing.

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The train that does…

By Carol Todd L-P Specialty Products Canadian Pacific Railway’s (CP) Holiday Train is the engine that not only could, but does, help feed communities across North America.

Since 1999, two special trains — one in Canada and one in the U.S. — have travelled the tracks during the holiday season to raise awareness of the fight against hunger and the importance of nutritious food and to collect food and dollars for those in need.

The Holiday Train program began as an employee initiative, according to CP spokesperson Salem Woodrow. “It was identified by employees that local hunger issues really matter to them.

Since 1999, we’ve travelled across our network in Canada and the United States and have raised nearly $9.5 million and 3.3 million pounds of food,” she said.

The trains chug across Canada and the United States raising money and food for local food banks, and helping increase awareness of hunger issues. They travel roughly 10,000 kilometres each year, visiting more than 150 communities. This year, the Holiday Trains will leave Montreal on Nov. 27 for their three-week journey across North America. The Canadian train will stop in Moose Jaw on Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. at 3 Manitoba St. W., just west of the CP station.

Each Holiday Train is about 1,000 feet long, and is made up of 14 rail cars decorated with hundreds of thousands of technologyleading LED lights and holiday designs. Each has one modified boxcar that has been transformed into a travelling stage for performers. The concerts are free, but attendees are encouraged to make a donation to the food bank — either a non-perishable food item or a cash donation. Information on this year’s performers, as well as other details, is available at www.cpr.ca/ en/community/holiday-train, and through FaceBook and Twitter.

Everything raised in each community stays in that community, and CP also makes donations at each stop. “The Holiday Train has

really become part of the local communities’ social fabric, and it is a really important fundraiser. Families come out, enjoy a festive evening and donate money or food for the food bank, directly helping their neighbours,” Woodrow said.

Moose Jaw, with its long history as a railway centre, is still a major hub for CP, and the Holiday Train is an important contributor to the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank. Manager Terri Smith said last year’s Holiday Train stop netted 573 pounds of food, as well as cash donations. In addition, donations from the Moose Jaw Co-op grocery store’s pre-made bags of groceries brought in another 3,396 pounds of food.

Smith said it really is the thought that counts. “I get a lot of people coming in with one or two items and they say, ‘Sorry, I don’t have any more,’ but it’s one or two cans more than we had a couple of minutes ago. That’s a meal right there,” she said.

And, the attention the Holiday Train brings to the issue of hunger and the needs of food banks is almost as valuable as the money and food. “I can’t thank CP enough for them to be aware [of the issue], and to let everybody know that there is hunger across Canada – all across Canada. In Canada, no kid should go hungry; no adult should go hungry, but they do,” Smith said.

The arrival of the Holiday Train is eagerly awaited by everyone, including the Food Bank staff, volunteers and clients.

“It’s something we look forward to every year — bundling up and going down to the Holiday Train. It’s a sense of togetherness; a sense of teamwork, when everybody can get together and help your fellow neighbour or your fellow co-worker,” Smith said.

“It’s nice to know that we have each others’ back.”

It’s the Christmas spirit and the Saskatchewan sense of community all wrapped up into a heartwarming bundle of Yuletide joy. Santa may have to trade in his reindeer and take the train!

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What’s happening in Moose Jaw Free Friday swimming Kinsmen Sportsplex, 6 to 7:15 p.m. for families only; 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. for everyone. www.moosejaw.ca/?service=swimming Free Friday Skating Wally Boshuck Arena, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Medieval Nights Every Friday night in October Hopkins Dining Parlour

Oct. 26 All the Trimmings Christmas Dinner Yvette Moore Gallery, 306-693-7600

Oct. 18 Singin’ Pickin’ and Grinnin’ Moose Jaw Cultural Centre www.moosejawculture.ca/ welcome/?event=freddie-and-sheia-pelletierwith-guest-calvin-vollrath

Oct. 30, 2014 Ghostly Games Western Development Museum www.wdm.ca/mj/events.htm

Dec. 1 Frank Mills Moose Jaw Cultural Centre www.moosejawculture.ca/welcome/ ?event=casino-mj-presents-an-intimateevening-with-frank-mills

Nov. 5 to 8 Les Miserables (School Edition) Moose Jaw Cultural Centre http:// www.moosejawculture.ca/ welcome/?event=cornerstone-christian-schoolpresents-les-miserables

Dec. 4 to 6 A Christmas Carol - The Radio Play Moose Jaw Cultural Centre www. moosejawculture.ca/welcome/ ?event=rubarb-prodns-presents-achristmas-carol-the-radio-play

Nov. 6 Festival of Flavours Heritage Inn http://wakamow.ca/wakamowevents.html

Dec. 5 CP Holiday Train 8 p.m., 3 Manitoba St. W. www.cpr.ca

Nov. 8 John Fogerty Mosaic Place http://tickets.mosaicplace.ca/

Dec. 8 Rory Allen’s Merry Christmas Baby Moose Jaw Cultural Centre www.moosejawculture.ca/ welcome/?event=casino-mj-presents-roryallens-merry-christmas-baby

Oct. 24 to 25 Whistlestop Christmas Craft Sale Moose Jaw Exhibition Convention Centre.

Fri. 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost $5.00

The Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre’s 14th Annual Fundraiser!

Special appearances by Potter and Cricket, the Centre’s imprinted Burrowing Owls.

Entertainment! Games! Auction!

And feel good times for you and your guests!

ADOPT-AN-OWL makes a great Christmas gift!

Adoption Amounts: $50/6 months $100/1 year $175/2 years Ph: 306-692-8710 Website: www.skburrowingowl.ca Email: sboic@sasktel.net

Nov. 22 Festival of Trees The Heritage Inn www.mjhf.org/page.aspx?pid=383

Oct. 23 to 26 Christmas in October Downtown Moose Jaw

Oct. 24 A night at the Bluebird Café Moose Jaw Cultural Centre www. moosejawculture.ca/welcome/ ?event=a-night-at-the-bluebird-cafe

The Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre (SBOIC), along with the support of SaskEnergy, is once again offering a special Adopt-an-Owl package for the holiday season. For your donation you will receive a 2015 Burrowing Owl Calendar, a certificate with a picture of your owl, an additional photograph ready for framing, a blank greeting card, fact sheet and postcard.

With a donation of $100 or more, you will also receive a special gift! Most importantly you will enable us to provide top of the line care for your special owl.

Nov. 21 2014 Illumination Tourism Moose Jaw www.tourismmoosejaw.ca

**Moose Jaw Warriors home games www.mjwarriors.ca/schedule/list

Oct. 19 Doobie Brothers Mosaic Place http://tickets.mosaicplace.ca/

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Oct. 25 Carroll Bakers’ Country Classics Moose Jaw Cultural Centre www.moosejawculture.ca/ welcome/?event=carroll-bakers-countryclassics

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Nov. 14 Remembering WW1 Western Development Museum www.wdm.ca/mj/ events.htm Nov. 14 Oh What A Night! A Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Moose Jaw Cultural Centre www.moosejawculture.ca/ welcome/?event=oh-whata-night-tribute-to-frankievalli-and-the-four-seasons

MJ Ex Co Convention Centre

Doors open at 5:30 Supper at 6:30

Saturday, November 8, 2014

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Nov. 9 Christmas Open House Noon to 4 p.m.

Evan Florist, Past Times Photography and Fudge Factory, Call Tina 306-692-1881 or visit www.evansflorist.ca/

Nov. 22 Kid’s Secret Shopping & Shortwave to Santa Western Development Museum www.wdm.ca/mj/events. htm

$40 each or $300 for a table of eight Available at the MJ Ex Co Office 306-692-2723

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Nov. 23 Festival of Trees Brunch Heritage Inn www.mjhf.org/page.aspx?pid=383

Dec. 22 to 28 Jack and the Beanstalk Moose Jaw Cultural Centre www.moosejawculture.ca/ welcome/?event=mjcc-presents-jackand-the-beanstalk Dec. 31 First Night Moose Jaw Kinsmen Sportsplex www.moosejaw.ca/?service=swimming Dec. 31 Voltage Hillcrest Church – Joe’s Place Dec. 31 Wagon Rides Wakamow Valley www.wakamow.ca Feb. 2014 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre at Mosaic Place http://tickets.mosaicplace.ca/ For more events, visit www.tourismmoosejaw.ca While every effort is made to ensure that the information in this listing is correct, details may be subject to change. Please confirm dates, times and admission fees before attending.

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merald Custom Creations is an innovative business that has been providing customers with quality workmanship and unique products for the last 27 years. Formally known as Emerald Glass & Gallery they continue to offer custom picture framing, unique art, and home décor at 476 Fairford Street W in Moose Jaw. As always they offer custom framing of art, jerseys, memorabilia as well as dry mounting, plaque mounting and lamination of photos.

Emerald specializes in an array of in house custom services that include embroidery and digital screen printing. Visit their showroom to view a large selection of the latest styles of clothing that can be customized to suit your business or sports team. Our specialty is making you look good. The giftware and award division offers unique gifts and awards that can be customized with lasering and engraving. They can turn ordinary gifts into extraordinary. The custom printing division offers large format printing, canvassing and custom banners. Emerald is your one stop shop for everything custom and there is no job to big or too small.

Visit Emerald Custom Creations for Christmas in October as their showroom is transformed into a winter wonderland of over 10 dazzling trees filled with sparkling ornaments many of which can be personalized.

Emerald Custom Creations …. Creativity lives here ….

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With a vast selection, you have the ability to pick the finest of threads and garments offered by Michael Kors, Crown Leathers, and Peerless Clothing and several other mid to high end clothing manufacturers.

Other quality clothing lines include offerings from Swiss Army, Point Zero, S. Cohen, Ben Sherman and accessories by Nautica, and Kenneth Cole.

Warm up this winter with our hand picked selection of outerwear and down filled coats. Or perhaps you are looking for a comfortable pair of shoes from Nunn Bush or Stacy Adams?

Have a special occasion to attend? We offer tuxedo rentals from well known companies. Or perhaps you are looking for that special Christmas gift let the staff of Hunters help you find the perfect gift.

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Yes, Virginia and Elizabeth — and all else who doubts

By Carol Todd L-P Specialty Products Yes, there is indeed a Santa Claus — and he lives in the hearts of all who believe in the spirit of Christmas.

‘Tis the season for trees and lights and sparkles: the season for special foods, and Christmas trees, and elves, and all things warm and wonderful.

It’s the season for children, and for the adults who bring their dreams to life. Adults like moms and dads who hang the lights and bake the treats. Adults like aunts and uncles and grandmas and grandpas, and neighbours and friends, who gather for the season.

And, adults like Roger and Barb Dickson, a.k.a. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus.

Roger is a dead ringer for the Merry Old Elf and he’s scheduled to occupy the Santa throne at the Southland Mall in Regina and, if all goes according to plan, he will once again be atop his sleigh for the Moose Jaw Santa Claus Parade. If so, this will be his 11th parade and wife Barb’s fourth.

Even if the temperature outside is frightful, the parade is always delightful, and Roger said there is plenty of warmth. “I’m always amazed at the number of youngsters, and the families of course, that come to the parade. They’re all bundled up because usually it’s very cold, but the smiles on their faces are worth it. It actually warms your heart — it does, it’s just an amazing feeling,” he said.

The Dicksons don’t limit their Christmas cheer to Regina and Moose Jaw, or even Canada, but spread that warm Christmas glow wherever they go — even to the Caribbean.

Roger, with his full white beard, takes his Santa hat with him when the couple goes on vacation in January each year, and it usually doesn’t take long for the kids to notice. “The wonder of the youngsters,” Roger marvels, telling of a child in Mexico who came running across a restaurant as Roger and Barb were walking to their room.

Leaning over a railing, he called, ‘Santa!

Santa! It’s me, Charlie!’ So, I said, ‘Oh, hi Charlie. How are you? We had such a busy Christmas this year.’ And, he was just beside himself,” Roger said.

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“Those kinds of things are just amazing,” Roger said, with good reason.

DURING CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER WEEKEND It all began long ago in a province far away — B.C. to be Oct 23 to Oct 26 exact, where Roger was working at a Vancouver television station in the mid-1970s. Even then he must have had the Hours: BIG RED BUILDING Mon,Tues, Wed & Sat 10-6 ‘look’ and the station tapped him to be Santa for the emAcross from the Tunnels Thurs & Fri 10-8:30, Sun 10-5 A ployee Christmas party.

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Upon his return to Moose Jaw, he worked in various capacities with the Tunnels of Moose Jaw. Then, in 2003, as he was working as one of the character guides in the Tunnels one of the guests, who was getting married around Christmastime, approached Roger to make an appearance at the wedding as Santa.

The organizers of the Christmas parade were also looking for someone to be Santa. Roger agreed to both requests, and it was the start of something magical.

When Barb was finally convinced to join him three years ago, it was as if it were always meant to be. With Santa and Mrs. Claus united, the Moose Jaw parade became, as Roger explained, a “reallife family affair,” Dickson said.

For the Dickson family, and everyone else who loves the spirit of the season, spreading the warmth of the holiday spirit is, indeed, a family affair. Can you feel it, Elizabeth?

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Santa to visit Moose Jaw

Christmas tree retailers in Moose Jaw There are many locations at which to purchase fresh Christmas trees in Moose Jaw. Pick up a bushy, fragrant tree at any of the following locations: Keon Garden Centre, 1645 Stadacona St. W. Canadian Tire, 1350 Main St. N. Wal Mart, 551 Thatcher Drive E.

A little elf dropped by to tell us that Santa Claus will likely parade down the streets of Moose Jaw sometime in late November.

The Kinsmen Club has been in touch with Santa and they just need to pick a date when he can leave the North Pole and make the trip south. Once he checks with Mrs. Claus and the elves, he’ll let the Kiwanis Club know, and all of the information will be posted on the Tourism Moose Jaw website, www.tourismmoosejaw.ca.

The Real Canadian Superstore, 30 Thatcher Drive E. Kiwanis Club of Moose Jaw sells trees on the northeast corner of the Moose Jaw Co-op parking lot, 500 First Ave. NW. Sales start on the last Saturday in November.

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A very RuBarb Christmas The cast of RuBarb’s 2013 production of It’s a Wonderful Life.

Left to right: Evie Koop Sawatzky, Neil Sawatzky, Sheldon Bergstrom, Jeffrey Allan Sawatzky, Dawn Bergstrom.

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Thursday, Oct. 23rd 7:00 – 9:00 pm and continues all weekend Friday, Oct. 24th 9:30 – 8:00 pm Saturday, Oct. 25th 9:30 – 5:00 pm Sunday, Oct. 26th 12:00 – 4:00 pm

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RuBarb Productions Inc. is once again brimming with holiday cheer for the holidays. Christmas has always been a very special time of year for RuBarb, as the traditional music and heart-felt stories lend themselves so well to the wholesome, professional entertainment for which RuBarb is known and loved.

Begin your holiday season with RuBarb and the classic Dickens’ story of light, joy, warmth and life. A Christmas Carol – the Radio Play will be onstage at the historic Mae Wilson Theatre Dec. 4 to 6. The manual sound effects and vocal gymnastics played by the cast will delight audiences of all ages. This fun re-imagining of a timeless favourite is complete with a carol sing and visit from Father Christmas himself.

The RuBarb Gala Evening Nov. 1 at Temple Gardens Mineral Spa will feature performances by the company’s professional actors and would be an excellent date night in the heart of city. Both the grand buffet and silent auction will offer something to please everyone. Get a start on your Christmas shopping with gifts of gala tickets and support Moose Jaw’s professional theatre at the same time. Individual tickets are $100, Gala Sponsor tickets for a table of eight are $1000, and are available at 321 Main Street, Moose Jaw, 306-693-1771, tickets@ rubarb.ca or online at www.RuBarb.ca.

While shopping in the heart of Moose Jaw’s historic downtown, stop in at RuBarb’s new Box Office at 321 Main St. N. Give the gift of theatre and purchase a Gift Certificate or Flex Pack (six tickets for the price of five) — a great gift for the family member, friend or employee who has everything.

Ruth Barbara and Evie Ruth combined their names to create RuBarb Productions in 2006. Building on their decade of experience with the extravagant Caronport Christmas Productions, they began producing summer Broadway musicals and Christmas concerts at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre. Since then, the pair has brought shows such as Beauty and the Beast, Anne of Green Gables, The Gift of the Magi, A Vaudeville Christmas and Shrek the Musical to the city of Moose Jaw. In 2013, RuBarb became a non-profit registered charity run by a board of directors. This new chapter was realized with the establishment of RuBarb’s premiere five-show season, in which the final show was the Broadway classic Singin’ in the Rain. Now in its second season, RuBarb is excited to offer a diverse collection of comedic plays and Broadway musicals.

In addition to its productions, the RuBarb School of the Performing Arts also offers lessons in musical theatre, voice and piano — a great way to support the next generation of theatre goers. Excite a young artist with the gift of performance, truly a gift that will keep on giving.

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Festival of Trees The Christmas tradition of giving continues with the Moose Jaw Health Foundation’s Festival of Trees on Sat., Nov. 22 at the Heritage Inn. This year’s theme, Romance Me, will inspire the romantic in each of us just in time for the holiday season. The Heritage Inn will be transformed into an amazing culinary and entertainment setting that will bring out the romantic in everyone.

Dr. Volker Rininsland will once again be the master of ceremonies for this year’s event.

The Festival of Trees gets bigger and better every year. This year’s proceeds will go toward the Foundation’s capital equipment campaign to purchase newstate-of-the-art digital imaging equipment, including Saskatchewan’s first rural Magnetic Resonance Imager (MRI) for the Moose Jaw regional hospital that is under construction.

The impact of an MRI can be lifechanging — even life-saving. Everyone knows or loves someone who will need an MRI in the months or years to come. From detecting cancer in virtually any part of the body, to diagnosing brain and nervous system problems; and from imaging certain heart and blood vessel diseases to joint and muscle disorders, the MRI is quite simply the most effective tool to help diagnose and treat a multitude of diseases and conditions — and to ensure the very best care for the patient.

Chair of the Moose Jaw Health Foundation James Murdock said, “We are hoping that funds from the Festival will help the Foundation bring the best medical technology in Canada to our new hospital, including Saskatchewan’s first rural MRI. The new regional hospital represents true state-of-the-art health care available to everyone in Moose Jaw and surrounding area. New digital imaging equipment such the MRI, along with a new computerised tomography (CT) scanner, digital x-rays, expanded operating facilities, all private patient rooms, and enhanced labour and delivery service will help patients young and old.”

The romance-inspired evening includes a spectacular meal, fantastic music and so much more. The highlight, as always, will be the gala’s auction of exceptionally decorated trees and Christmas themed displays, spectacular live and silent auction items, as well as a cash auction. Some of the unique auction items offered will include a customized golf cart, a romantic trip for two, celebrity autographed music and movie posters, handmade quilts,

artwork and more.

The Festival’s volunteer committee is once again led by the talented Laurie Kosior. Her amazing team has been hard at work for months in preparation of this amazing event.

When guests enter the Heritage Inn, their breath will be taken away by the romantic elegance.

“Over 100 volunteers make this event a special place in the heart of the community,” said Kelly McElree, executive director of the Moose Jaw Health Foundation. “The community rallies behind the Festival because everyone recognizes the importance of quality healthcare. With the excitement in the community at an all-time high with the capital equipment campaign in anticipation of the new hospital, the Festival provides many businesses and individuals a unique way to show their support. The Foundation cannot say ‘thank you’ enough for their generosity over the years.

These outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals are true leaders in the community.”

With the generosity of donors and the community at the Festival of Trees, the Moose Jaw Health Foundation will be one step closer to bringing the indispensable technology of an MRI to serve patients in the Five Hills Health Region better, faster and closer to home. The Moose Jaw Health Foundation has committed funds to purchase an MRI and to construct the space to house it in a digital imaging area.

Tickets for the Festival of Trees are $125 per person and are available at the Moose Jaw Health Foundation office in Moose Jaw by calling Sherryn Boszak at 306-694-0373.

This event sells out each and every year, so reserve your tickets early. Tickets for the Festival brunch the next day are also available at a cost of $20 for adults and $8 for children.

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The building still displays much of its antique glamour and insignia, and retains its handsome, historic finish. The main doors of the building are framed by antique rosettes and pillars, and the lobby displays chandeliers and more. Many successful businesses have resided in the Hammond Building over the years and it has become a shopping hot spot.

If you’re shopping for someone who has everything, Ellen’s on Main offers unique festive home décor, gifts and fresh flowers.

Dash Leather, a former business, left its insignia in the current Ellen’s on Main by signing the wall, dated in the 1950s.

Gingerbread Square and Cranberry Rose offer an array of elegant selections for those shopping for the women in their

lives. Drop by Playhouse Boutique to make every child’s wish come true. For the young fashionista, you’ll find special holiday attire, shoes and accessories, with jewelry for moms and daughters. You’ll also find a unique selection of games, toys, books and puzzles.

Of course, shopping is hungry work. To satisfy your hunger, head over to Saigon 75 for excellent Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese cuisine.

The Hammond Building was originally designed to be six storeys, but the last two floors were never completed. The fourth floor was sealed with an ornate cornice and elaborate brickwork around the windows.

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The gift that gives twice Looking for a special Christmas gift this year? Why not give a gift that gives not just twice, but many times over?

A gift of a Burrowing Owl adoption from the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre (SBOIC) in Moose Jaw will not only delight family and friends, it will have a much wider impact.

Money raised through the adoption program helps the Centre care for the birds it raises, helping maintain the population. The program is very successful, especially around the holiday season, said Centre Owl Co-ordinator Lori Johnson. “It’s particularly successful for us around the Christmas time, though it is a yearround program,” she said.

Johnson points out that helping Burrowing Owls ends up benefitting us all. “They are a very significant factor in a healthy ecosystem,” she said. “So by protecting them, we are actually protecting not just the owls, but the ecosystem they live in and the other animals that depend on that eco-system, including we humans.”

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The Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre promotes conservation of the owl and its native prairie habitat through education, stewardship and ecotourism. In-house tours and the Owls on Tour program give groups and individuals the opportunity to meet one of the centre’s ambassador owls and learn more about them and their needs. This can lead to a greater understanding of how everyone can play a role in the conservation of this endangered species.

The cost of maintaining owls in captivity adds up quickly: food alone costs about $400 per owl per year.

One hundred per cent of the funds raised through the Adopt an Owl program goes toward their upkeep, and contributions are all tax deductible.

Adoption prices vary depending upon the length of time. A six-month adoption period is available for $50; a year is $100, and $175 buys a two-year adoption.

The adoption package includes: • A certificate with details about your adopted owl, including a picture, as well as an additional photo ready for framing.

• A fact sheet on burrowing owls, and two postcards.

One and two-year adoption packages also receive either a stuffed plush burrowing owl toy or a SBOIC lapel pin.

The Centre will also send the adoption package as a gift, including a personalized letter to the recipient.

Although the Centre is only open from May to September, off-season visits are available by appointment.

To arrange for an adoption, or to learn more about the program, visit www.skburrowingowl.ca/index. ph.p?option=com_content&view=article&id=102&Item id=184.

Annual fundraiser This year’s Burrowing Owl annual fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8.

The evening’s events include dinner, musical and comedic entertainment, silent and live auctions, and special appearances by the Burrowing Owls.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., individual tickets are $40 each, and tables of eight are available for $300. Tickets should be purchased in advance from the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company office.

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Lights on for Christmas free parking downtown on all weekends in The child in all of us can only marvel past years. at the extra days and weeks of Christmas excitement Moose Jaw offers.

It all begins with Illumination, as Tourism Moose Jaw turns the switch on its light While the rest of the world has to wait displays to the delight of young and old. until December, the holiday season gets This year, the lights will be lit for Christmas going early in the Friendly City. Its now in October, then go dark until Nov. 22 when famous Christmas in October (see related everyone is invited to enjoy sleigh rides, article on Page 2), offers Moose Jaw hot chocolate and indoor activities. The residents and visitors the sights, sounds, event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is tastes and even the sales of the holiday free to all. season well in advance.

Don’t forget to mark the calendar to The city literally lights up for the event, enjoy the holiday season — from October to with businesses vying to outdo each December. other with stunning displays of Christmas decorations. Visitors arriving to join the The lights shine all along the route of celebration are greeted with trees adorned the Santa Claus parade, which ends with thousands of lights at the Moose Jaw at Fifth Avenue Collection, with its Tourism’s Visitors Centre on the east end of incredible decorative displays. the city.

Santa comes early to Moose Jaw, with a wide range of possibilities throughout the city. There are activities at various recreational and entertainment facilities around town, along with outdoor fun in the Wakamow Valley, and Secret Shopping and the Shortwave to Santa at the Western Development Museum on Nov. 22. Youngsters can visit the museum to have their gifts to their parents wrapped, or call the North Pole on the shortwave radio.

And, the spirit of Christmas shines in the historic downtown. With its Norman Rockwell-style heritage properties, many of them wrapped in Christmas trimmings, the downtown is an attraction itself.

Started back in 1990 by renowned artist Yvette Moore, Christmas in October has become an annual rite of autumn in this historic city of 35,000. That spirit carries on into the new year, with the First Night celebrations at the Kinsmen Sportsplex capping the year’s events.

From Oct. 23, when Christmas in October gets started this year, until early in the New Year, there’s a lot to see and do. And, Moose Jaw’s downtown — with its array of shops, restaurants, accommodations, spas and entertainment — doesn’t disappoint.

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Holidays can be hazardous to pets The holiday season is full of joy.

But in the midst of decorating and socializing, pet owners may overlook the needs of their furry friends. Hectic schedules and homes full of unusual décor can throw pets off-kilter.

No pet owner wants their pet to feel uncomfortable or suffer any injuries, so it’s important that owners exercise caution with the following items come the holiday season.

Bones Is turkey on the menu for the family feast? If so, resist the urge to toss some bones and scraps to dogs or cats. Small bones or bone chips can become lodged in the digestive tracts of pets and cause serious injury. If you want to provide your pet with a Photo by Carol Todd

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Chocolate and other sweets An abundance of treats seems to be par for the course during the holiday season. Dogs should avoid all chocolate, but dark chocolate poses a particularly serious threat. Chocolate can cause agitation, elevated heart

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The subtle flicker of a lit candle can add ambiance to a room. But all it takes is the swish of a tail or the pat of a paw to knock over a candle and spark a fire. Never leave lit candles unattended. If you have boisterous pets, opt for LED simulated candles instead.

Spirits are sometimes a part of celebrations, but alcoholic beverages should be kept out of reach of pets.

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Delight dinner guests Moose Jaw’s with a few bites small businesses celebrate Christmas

(NC) One- or two-bite desserts are hot, even when they’re cool. In this recipe from President’s Choice, for example, instead of the usual graham crumbs for the crust, try using chocolate sandwich cookies filled with vanilla crème.

Small businesses, regardless of the number of employees, have a great opportunity to show their appreciation for the year’s work and to celebrate the Christmas season when the Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce once again partners with the Heritage Inn to present the annual Small Business Christmas Party.

The 2014 event will take place on Sat., Dec. 6, beginning with cocktails and appetizers at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m., and then a dance.

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urged to book early. Tables are available for groups of four and up.

To book tables and buy tickets, call the Heritage Inn at 306-693-7550.

The 2014 Citizen and Group of the Year Nominations will be available in December — call the Chamber office at 306-692-6414 for more information. And, the 2015 MJBEX nominations forms will be available in November.

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Family fun time!

Winter time is family fun time in Moose Jaw, and the action really gets going during the holiday season.

Barb Fysh, recreation services manager for the City of Moose Jaw, said there are all kinds of activities for residents and visitors to enjoy over the winter, and especially around Christmas time. “We have all the facilities open for extended hours over the holiday season.

This is especially nice for all the children who are out of school over the holidays,” she said, advising anyone interested to check out the hours and prices online at www.moosejaw. ca/?service=swimming.

An ongoing service that Moose Jaw Parks and Recreation provides to families is Free Family Fridays — swimming and skating at no charge. Free skating is available at the Wally Boshuck Arena every Friday during the ice

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With all the events and activities taking place both indoors and out at Moose Jaw’s numerous rinks and other facilities, the Friendly City really gets going on New Year’s Eve. Standing on the cusp of a new year is always exciting, as we reflect on the year that has just passed and look ahead to a new year full of possibility. And, doing so with one’s family makes the excitement of New Year’s Eve even more special. Most bars and restaurants offer special events to mark the celebration, but nothing can compare to the fun of ringing in a new year with family and friends at the Moose Jaw Kinsmen Sportsplex during First Night activities. Family is what it’s all about, with door prizes and a host of activities. Not only will the rink be open for skating and the pool for swimming and water games, but there will also be Wii video, table games, billiards, air hockey and music, along with numerous other things to see and do.

“We want to provide a fun, family atmosphere,” said Shelly Howe, the recreation program supervisor for the Kinsmen Sportsplex. The concession stand will also be open for food and non-alcoholic beverages. The traditional midnight countdown will feature a huge balloon drop, as everyone dons their New Year’s Eve hats, and fires up their noisemakers.

The local celebrations and winter delights are not just for residents of Moose Jaw to enjoy. Fysh points out that families from surrounding communities have also participated in First Night in past years, and she invites everyone to join in for this year’s 19th annual event. “It’s a whole lot of fun, and good for the whole family,” she said.

First Night will be held on Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets go on sale at the Kinsmen Sportsplex Dec. 1 at a cost of $30 for a family of four, and $5 for each additional family member. That price will increase to $35 on Dec. 30 and 31.

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One-stop Christmas shopping at Whistlestop Craft Sale The Whistlestop Craft Sale could be the only stop you need to make to satisfy everyone on your Christmas list.

Offering everything from jewelry to children’s items, Whistlestop helps fast-track your Christmas shopping and avoid last minute stress.

Whistlestop is Moose Jaw’s largest Christmas craft sale, showcasing the work of 70 crafters and artists from Alberta to Ontario, including some of Saskatchewan’s very best.

The crafters come together at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Convention Centre on Oct. 24 and 25, as one of the unique events of the Christmas in October weekend. You can expect to discover special handmade crafts, as well as art and food items that provide plenty of unique Christmas gift ideas. With both new and returning vendors, every visitor is bound to fall in love with at least one artist or product.

One of the new exhibitors at the Whistlestop craft sale is Diane Allen of Twilight Glass, who brings glass art to life with her gorgeous plates, bowls, jewelry and custom knobs for your home.

Bee by the Sea Natural Products, from Barrie, Ont., is another new exhibitor that will be selling skin products, shampoo and conditioners made from Canadian-grown Sea Buckthorn, a plant with amazing natural benefits.

Dee’s Designs started with a passion for flower arranging that grew to designing a new house. Dianna Dushinski discovered metal and polymer clay, and it was an easy transition to a new way to create jewelry. She uses leather, sterling silver, Swarovski crystals, pearls, semi-precious stones and other base metals to create earrings, pendants, necklaces and bracelets.

Lost Treasures returns after a one-year absence, and customers will be happy to see it back with crafty Halloween and Christmas décor, including Advent calendars.

Two sewing sisters from Medicine Hat who love creative chaos teamed up to become the Material Girlz, offering purses, pillows, blankets and lots of jewelry and bling. Every year, they create unique one-of-a-kind gift items for that someone special — including you.

Sacred Earth Soaps is new to Whistlestop, and customers will love its handmade, natural cold-process soap and natural skincare products.

The mother/daughter team of Carol and Elewies Draper have been crafting for 20 years. Their products have grown from kitchen scrubbies to a complete line of kitchen accessories, fleece wear and unique Christmas items.

Shades of Jay bracelets are uniquely handcrafted by Jaymin Holoien. What started as a hobby has quickly turned into a popular business offering genuine leather and sterling silver bracelets.

One of the favourite booths at Whistlestop each year is Donna’s Meats. Donna and Les Ingram serve samples of their amazing homemade sausage, and have sold out each year at the sale. Be sure to get a package of their delicious sausage.

Helen Anne Designs of Regina is new to Whistlestop this year, offering a lovely collection of women’s clothing.

Beautiful photos in the shape of the letters of the alphabet are combined and framed into meaningful words at the A to Z Illusions booth. Each picture is custom-made at the sale. Your family name would look great on your wall!

Funky Fleece, from Winnipeg, is another new exhibitor. Pam McIntyre brings wearable fashions with funky flair. Fleece blankets, ponchos, baby items, p.j.’s, hats, mitts and scarves are just a few of the things offered by Funky Fleece.

Exhibitor Prairie Girls Kitchen Linens offers unique Saskatchewan-made tea towels, post cards and note cards.

Almost 10 years ago, Crouse Bacher Enterprises started making its own basic, soap-based emulsifier cleaners because a family member had asthma and allergies. It makes non-toxic products to ensure a safe environment and clean virtually everything around the house and yard.

Beautiful wood carvings, wood spirits and hand carved hobbit houses and castles line the tables and walls of Mike Saretsky’s booth, Wood Bin Gallery. He shares his booth with wife Katrina of Good Energy, who makes sugar scrubs, lip balms, healing salves, bath salts and other body products.

Publisher Driver Works Inc. will have a variety of Prairie Books celebrating the stories of fascinating people, unsung Canadian heroes and lots of humour.

One of Moose Jaw’s newest exhibitors are Barry and Gail Smith. They have created adorable wood growth charts and art display boards. A perfect gift for a child.

Rhonda Vegso of Studio Vegso in Drinkwater is displaying her pottery this year. Another unique product is Shelley Phillip’s adorable personalized Christmas ornaments. You can have a wreath made with the names of the entire family on it. And, stop by Emmy Barr’s booth for a delicious homemade caramel apple.

There is much to experience at the 15th Whistlestop Craft Sale. Christmas ornaments, soup mixes, knitting, stained glass, jewelry, woodwork, baking, specialty coffees, art, health and beauty products — a multitude of crafts, food and art will all be available.

Shelley Bader, owner and director of Whistlestop, is pleased to present this year’s amazing and talented group of exhibitors.

Whistlestop will be open Friday, Oct. 24 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 and parking is free. For more information, contact Whistlestop at 306-692-1509.

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Music, memories and more at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre The Moose Jaw Cultural Centre has a terrific lineup of shows scheduled in the Mae Wilson Theatre in October, November and December.

Freddie and Sheila Pelletier of Birch Hills, Sask., are back to host the latest installment of the Singin’, Pickin’ & Grinnin’ concert series on Oct. 18 with special guest Calvin Vollrath.

Vollrath, of St. Paul, Alta., is considered one of the world’s best and most influential fiddlers. He has composed more than 475 fiddle tunes, many of which have become standard contest and dance tunes across North American and Europe.

He has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championship, been inducted into the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame and was commissioned to compose five fiddle tunes for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics opening ceremonies.

On Oct. 25, Casino Moose Jaw presents Carroll Baker’s Country Classics, a night of music with Canadian country singer Carroll Baker.

Cornerstone Christian School presents Les Miserables: School Edition from Nov. 5 to 8. Vanier Collegiate and Central Collegiate also present their annual musicals in November.

In November and December, Casino Moose Jaw presents three concerts. On Nov. 14, Oh What A Night! A Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will be presented in the Mae Wilson Theatre. On Dec. 1, Casino Moose Jaw brings pianist Frank Mills to the Mae Wilson stage with a show

called An Intimate Evening with Frank Mills. The third Casino presentation is on Dec. 8, when Elvis Presley tribute artist Rory Allen of Regina will perform his Merry Christmas Baby show.

On Dec. 4 to 6, RuBarb Productions presents A Christmas Carol: The Radio Play. The manual sound effects and vocal gymnastics of the cast bring this fun reimagining of the timeless favourite to life.

The Moose Jaw Cultural Centre’s annual family production, Jack and the Beanstalk, will run for two shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 22, 23, 27 and 28. Jack and the Beanstalk is Moose Jaw’s fourth annual panto, a type of British theatre that encourages the audience to interact with the cast by doing such things as booing the villain and cheering the hero! Amazing music and hilarious comedy is performed by a professional cast of theatre performers currently or originally from Saskatchewan.

For show times and information on tickets for any of the above shows, please visit moosejawculture.ca or call 306-693-4600. The Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, home of the Mae Wilson theatre, is located at 217 Main St. N. in Moose Jaw.

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Wakamow Wonderland descends upon the valley, there is peace and reconciliation of another year gone by.

The valley puts on her coat of white and settles in for a long nap.

At first we tend to protest the beginnings of winter, refusing to put that heavy coat on or wear a hat. But soon enough the frigid north winds bring us full force into winter’s reality as we wrap ourselves tighter into our warm apparel.

This is the perfect time to take a trip to the valley to decompress before the festive season or to just enjoy the beauty of Wakamow.

Winter can descend upon Wakamow like it slipped off a Christmas card.

With fresh snows the valley wears its coat of white with pride. The Skating Oval will be waiting for the blades of skaters to etch their way around as they take in the season splendor. The cross country ski trails will be groomed to guide you on Jaw Artists, join the Christmas Spirit! your journey.

Together with Moose The Maryland bird feeder is a place that should be visited. It is calming to while away the moments by watching the birds dine. And if you are patient enough, you might even find a bird in your hand as RT I S T TUDIO you watch the two in the bush. It is part of the magic that is winter in OUR Wakamow when a chickadee alights onto your hand to wish you a good Saturday, October 25th day as they take flight. There is no 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. better place to give your kids a dose of (non-virtual) reality.

It is important to spend some time in nature, no matter the season. We are all creatures of nature and research is confirming START AT ANY STUDIO ARTIST STUDIO! that the soul is rejuvenated when 1) Parsons Dietrich – Pottery 6) Yvette Moore Gallery Wendy Parson and Zach Dietrich Yvette Moore - Paintings we commune with nature. In this 1200 Lakeview Dr/Trans Canada #1 Service Rd 76 Fairford Street West fast-paced world we live in, a sense 306-693-4212 306-693-7600 Guest: Sue Hunchuk – Glass of one’s renewal can be wonderfully 2) W.C. Keen - Metal Artist 7) M&M Glass Studio edifying, and Wakamow is the 2904 McCallum St (off Caribou W & 28th Av. W) Brenda McLaughlin - Glass 306-692-4912 perfect place for respite.

Grant McLaughlin - Sculptor, muralist 3) Monicats – Pottery 301 4th Avenue S.W. (South Hill) A winter walk through the valley Monica DeCampo 893 - 6th Avenue N.W. 306-692-3443 is a gift. It is a great way to share 306-631-2082 8) MJ Museum & Art Gallery the joy and remember “the season.”

Guest: Russell Mang - Landscape Painting 461 Langdon Crescent 4) Artist Studio: Artancestral A winter walk through the valley 306-692-4471 - Ceramics Claude Morin is also a wonderful way to enjoy 837 Algoma Ave Guest: Chris Wikman - Acrylic Painting 306-691-5525 what winter simply is. And as it has 9) Sole Connection 5) Artist Studio: for centuries, this wonderful little 911 Main Street North Jo-Anne Dusel Oil Paintings and Jewelry 306-631-7120 treed valley is ready to provide oft650 Hochelaga Street West Guest: Christy Schweiger – Sculptor 306-692-3257 needed protection from the prairie Maps available at All Artists locations and at Tourist Information Centre. wind.

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Wakamow Valley is filled with many fall and winter fun opportunities. There are over 14 kilometers of walking trails and seven different park areas located throughout the valley creating a beautiful natural environment to explore during any season.

Winter in Wakamow Valley offers picture-perfect memories. The frost and icicles on the trees and the glimmer of the sun over the snow-covered park are just some priceless images that can be enjoyed in the valley.

For those who enjoy canoeing, kayaking, hiking, cycling and running during the warmer months can transform their active routines to cross country skiing, skating on the oval, snow shoeing, tobogganing, building snowmen, hiking, making snow angels, or even an old-fashioned snowball fight during the winter.

Get ready for your Christmas shopping in early November with the 22nd annual Christmas Craft & Bake Sale held at the Sportsman’s Centre Nov. 1st, 2014. This event has a variety of different vendors from various communities throughout Saskatchewan.

There will also be a concession offering a warming bowl of chili as well as a mouth-watering selection of fresh baked homemade goodies. This is an opportune time to stock up on goodies for the holidays ahead. Admission is $2 with doors opening at 10 a.m.

On Nov. 6th, 2014 Wakamow Valley will be presenting the 11th Annual Festival of Flavours at the Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre. Make sure to

get your tickets early to guarantee a night of fun, food and flavour! There will be local and regional cuisine as well as the latest in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available to sample. With over 15 vendors participating, there will be something for all palates. Tickets are $25, which include five sample coupons, and can be purchased at Wakamow Valley and Heritage Inn. This is a great idea for your annual Christmas staff party.

Wakamow will be finishing the year off with our annual horse drawn wagon rides. Bring your friends and family on Dec. 31st, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a perfect time to enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride through Wakamow Valley’s winter splendor. It is a great way to ring out the old year and celebrate the new one with some old-fashioned fun.

There is no charge for the rides, but donations are gratefully accepted with all proceeds going towards improvements in Wakamow Valley. Bundle up, grab the family and head down to Kiwanis River Park and end the year right. There will be hot chocolate and hot dogs to roast.

Wakamow will be hosting Winterfest on Feb. 22nd, 2015 at Kiwanis River Park. This is a free event open to all ages and will include activities such as horse-drawn wagon rides, winter games, skating on the oval and the Moose Jaw River, kick sleds, snow painting, ice carving, nature games and much more! Winter will be receding into a distant memory of glistening white, so bring your friends and family and come play in the winter wonderland that is Wakamow Valley.

By the end of February, everyone will be ready to “Shake off the Winter Blues” with Wakamow Valley’s Fourth annual Blues Night. The event will take place on Feb. 27th, 2015 at the Sportsman’s Centre. This is a great evening of music, dancing, food, friends and fun to cure those winter blues.

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