Welcome to WinterPLAY 2016!
Winter in Wood Buffalo truly ignites a fire within our strong
and resilient community. Our residents have always defied
the fierce elements of the season by embracing their Northern
Spirit, making the most of our snowy months. Our biggest
flame? The annual WinterPLAY
festival, of course!
For its fifth consecutive year,
WinterPLAY honours our region’s
vibrant culture through sports,
recreation, arts and culture. For
three jam-packed days, residents
will bundle up and brave the
cold for a weekend filled with fun
activities for the whole family.
Having all of this year’s festivities
at the beautiful Snye Park makes
our 2016 celebration accessible
and convenient for all to enjoy.
On behalf of Council, I look forward
to seeing all the faces at WinterPLAY, as well as our biggest
WinterPLAYers: the wonderful organizers, volunteers and
community partners that make WinterPLAY possible – thank
you!
Enjoy WinterPLAY!
Sincerely,
Mayor Melissa Blake
Remarks from the
2016 WinterPLAY Committee
This 2016 WinterPLAY Committee has greatly enjoyed
working together to bring the residents of Wood Buffalo a
weekend to remember. We are thrilled to invite you and your
loved ones to experience all the excitement that WinterPLAY
2016 has to offer.
The theme and purpose of the Festival is to allow you to
embrace the winter season through arts, culture, recreation
and sport. As a northern community, Wood Buffalo is steeped
in winter tradition and this heritage on Canada’s frontier has
inspired many elements of WinterPLAY 2016.
As you explore the Festival, try to take in as much as you can,
from the action of Shootout on the Snye to the laughter and
excitement of the Talent Competition. Indulge your sweet
tooth at the Sugar Shack, take an exhilarating dog sled ride
and flex your creativity at the Snow Art Challenge. Above all
else, remember to thank the people who make WinterPLAY
possible: our volunteers, corporate partners and community
partners. Without their Northern Spirit, WinterPLAY could not
be a success.
Bundle up WinterPLAYers, we’ll see you on the Snye!
Sincerely,
2016 WinterPLAY Planning Committee
OPENING
CEREMOnies
F R I D AY, F E B R U A R Y 1 9
5:30 - Official Remarks & Performances
6:00 - Fort McMurray Jammers
7:00 - Family Skate
Dan Gillies
Presented by
3
Time
Event
Awards Platform
5:30 – 8 P.M.
Sno N’ Shine Hosted by McMurray SnoDrifters
Snowmobile Area
5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Roving Entertainment
WinterPLAYGROUND
6 – 8 P.M.
WinterPLAYGROUND Presented by United Rentals
WinterPLAYGROUND
6 – 8 P.M.
Shootout on the Snye (Round Robin) Presented by Country 93.3 and ROCK 97.9
6 P.M.
Ice Sculpture Demonstration
6 – 7 P.M.
Fort McMurray Jammers
7 – 8 P.M.
Family Skate
7 – 8 P.M.
Dan Gillies
8 P.M.
Into the Woods Presented by Keyano Theatre
Time
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4
Where
Opening Ceremonies Presented by Aluma Systems
5:30 - 6
P.M.
A.M.
–8
Event
P.M.
Shootout on the Snye (Round Robin) Presented by Country 93.3 and ROCK 97.9
Tournament Rinks
WinterPLAYGROUND
Main Stage
Feature Rink
Main Stage
Keyano Theatre
Where
Tournament Rinks
10 A.M. & 3 P.M.
Friends Forever Puppet Show
10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Great Northern Discovery Dome Hosted by Parks Canada
10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Skills Competition Presented by Imperial Oil
10 A.M. – 6 P.M.
Dog Sled Rides Hosted by Mush McMurray
10 A.M. – 6 P.M.
Roving Entertainment
WinterPLAYGROUND
10 A.M. – 8 P.M.
WinterPLAYGROUND Presented by United Rentals
WinterPLAYGROUND
11 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Talent Competition (Preliminary) Presented by Peter Pond Mall
11 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Snow Art Challenge Presented by KAOS 91.1
Main Stage
Wood Buffalo Regional Library
Feature Rink
Sled Area
Main Stage
Snow Art Area
Time
Event
11 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Snowshoeing Hosted by Keyano’s Be Fit For Life
11 A.M. – 6 P.M.
Sno N’ Shine Hosted by McMurray SnoDrifters
11 A.M. – 6 P.M.
Cabane à Sucre (Sugar Shack) Hosted by ACFA régionale de Wood Buffalo
11 A.M. & 4 P.M.
Ice Sculpture Demonstrations
2 P.M. & 8 P.M.
Into the Woods Presented by Keyano Theatre
4:30 – 5:30 P.M.
Jamie Gardner
6 – 8 P.M.
Family Skate
6 – 8 P.M.
-18 Dance Night Hosted by Justin Slade Youth Foundation & Boreal Artist Institute
8 P.M.
WinterREELS Hosted by Fort McMurray Filmmakers Association
Time
10
A.M.
&3
Event
P.M.
Friends Forever Puppet Show
Where
Entertainment Tent
Snowmobile Area
Vendor Area
WinterPLAYGROUND
Keyano Theatre
Main Stage
Feature Rink
Main Stage
McMurray Experience
Where
Main Stage
10 A.M. – 1 P.M.
Family Skate
10 A.M. – 6 P.M.
WinterPLAYGROUND Presented by United Rentals
WinterPLAYGROUND
10 A.M. – 6 P.M.
Roving Entertainment
WinterPLAYGROUND
11 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Talent Competition (Semi & Finals) Presented by Peter Pond Mall
11 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Snow Art Challenge Presented by KAOS 91.1
11 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Activities
Entertainment Tent
11 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Snowshoeing Hosted by Keyano's Be Fit For Life
Entertainment Tent
11 A.M. – 6 P.M.
Shootout on the Snye (Playoffs) Presented by Country 93.3 and ROCK 97.9
Tournament Rinks
11 A.M. – 6 P.M.
Sno N’ Shine Hosted by McMurray SnoDrifters
Snowmobile Area
11 A.M. & 4 P.M.
Ice Sculpture Demonstrations
3 – 8 P.M.
Penguin Dash Presented by ONERec
4:30 – 6 P.M.
The Veins
6 – 7:30 P.M.
Closing Ceremonies Presented by Burnco
6 – 6:30 P.M.
Mascot Game
7:30 – 8 P.M.
Fireworks Presented by 100.5 CRUZ FM and Mix 103.7
Feature Rink
Main Stage
Snow Art Area
WinterPLAYGROUND
Syncrude Aquatics Centre
Main Stage
Awards Platform
Feature Rink
Snye
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It’s WinterPlay Time!
ConocoPhillips Canada is excited to be a part of the
communities where we live and work. This is
especially true in the Regional Municipality of
Wood Buffalo.
We are proud to support programs like WinterPlay .
To learn more, visit www.conocophillips.ca.
© ConocoPhillips Company. 2016. All rights reserved.
Share how you celebrate winter with us via
Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
@RMWoodBuffalo
facebook.com/winterplayfestival
instagram.com/RMWoodBuffalo
For detailed information please visit www.rmwb.ca/winterplay
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THANK YOU
TO OUR
VOLUNTEERS
Without you, WinterPLAY
wouldn’t be this
Presented by
TALENT SHOW
Community Talent Competition
The second annual WinterPLAY Talent Competition presented
by the Peter Pond Mall will be held at the Snye Park Main Stage.
Friends and families will crowd the stage to see their loved ones
reach for the stars and perform for a chance to win one of three
prizes to the Peter Pond Mall!
Introducing Peter Pond Mall’s 2nd
Lifestyle Lookbook with the best of
Spring Style, Home & Health, Easter,
Mother’s Day and more!
Spring 2016 inspiration!
780-791-4044
9713 HARDIN STREET
PETERPONDMALL.COM
First prize: $1,500 gift certificate
Second prize: $1,000 gift certificate
Third Prize: $500 gift certificate
With three rounds of competition throughout the Festival, you
can catch the show on Saturday and Sunday.
Preliminary Round – Saturday, Feb. 20 — 11 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Semi-Finals and Finals – Sunday, Feb. 21 — 11 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Presented by
Proudly supporting
WinterPLAY 2016!
www.nomadfortmcmurray.com
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Shootout on the Snye
The Shootout on the Snye presented by Country 93.3 and
ROCK 97.9 is a four-on-four pond hockey tournament. Come
and enjoy hockey in its purest form as teams battle for the
Shootout Cup. You can take in games from Initiation to the
Open Adult division. Check it out!
Round Robin — Friday, Feb. 19 — 6 - 8 P.M.
Round Robin — Saturday, Feb. 20 — 8 A.M. - 8 P.M.
Playoffs — Sunday, Feb. 21 — 11 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Presented by
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We believe in
building vibrant
communities
WinterPLAY sponsored
by Imperial
imperialoil.ca
Skills Competition
The Shootout Skills Competition presented by Imperial Oil is a
chance for players of all ages to test themselves in a series of
skill-based challenges.
Modeled on Hockey Canada’s National Skills Standards
and Testing Programs, this three-station competition tests
agility, speed and shooting accuracy in a fun, friendly and
encouraging environment.
OFFICIAL
SUPPLIER OF
OUTDOOR HABITS!
Now in its second year, join us for this exciting addition to
WinterPLAYGROUND and cheer on the 2016 participants.
SATURDAY, FEB. 20
Initiation (5-6 years)
10 A.M. A.M. Novice (7-8 years)
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Atom (9-10 years)
12 P.M. P.M.
Peewee (11-12 years)
1 Bantam & Midget (13-17 years)
2 P.M. Open (Adult)
3 P.M. Presented by
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On Riedel Street in the River Pointe Shops
Presented by
The WinterPLAYGROUND is a
winter wonderland for families
and their children. Experience
an exciting outdoor adventure,
including a magnificent ice castle
with slides, roving performers and
entertaining games for all ages.
Sno N’ Shine
Dog Sledding
The McMurray Sno-Drifters are hosting the 3rd Annual
WinterPLAY Sno N’ Shine, showing off the best, oldest and most
unique machines their club has to offer. Pre-registration will be
available on-site for the ASA Northern Strong Jamboree.
Joining the WinterPLAY Festival, the Mush McMurray team
will be giving WinterPLAYers a taste of the exhilaration dog
sledding has to offer. Donations are accepted as payment,
which will help to fund the team in future competition.
Follow the Sno-Drifters on Facebook at
Facebook.com/McMurraySnowDrifters.
Mush McMurray is Wood Buffalo’s own mid- and long-distance
sled dog team. Led by Christina Traverse, Mush McMurray
competes in sled dog races across Canada and internationally.
Dedicated to the highest levels of care and nutrition for her
dogs, Mush McMurray is a standout in its field.
Presented by
Connect with Christina and Mush McMurray at
Facebook.com/MushMcMurray.
Presented by
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Meet the rovers!
Throughout the WinterPLAYGROUND presented by United
Rentals you will meet a colourful cast of roving performers.
Get to know these lovable rogues and follow along with their
stories, games and adventures!
Nikolai
Nikolai’s wild and wacky performances have been enjoyed
by large crowds at major theatre festivals around the world.
Nikolai has performed on the shores of three oceans and the
ice of the Arctic.
Kip the Trapper
Dressed up for the cold with fur from his many traps, Kip
loves regaling his new friends with stories and magic from his
experiences in the North! But he’s always keeping an eye out for
the troublesome Mountie Bob who is always after him!
Mountie Bob
When he isn’t chasing that pesky trapper, Kip, Mountie Bob
is always ready to make new friends. A valiant protector of
the Canadian North—and perhaps a little pompous—this bold
adventurer is an enthralling storyteller and an enchanting
magician!
Princess Anya
She’s the sweetest Viking you’ve ever met! Princess Anya has
travelled all the way from Norway to Fort McMurray in her
Viking longship to teach children special crafts from her frozen
homeland—but she loves to play tricks, too!
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Proudly Supporting the Snow Art Challenge at
Snow Art Challenge
Organized with the support of the Boreal Artists Institute, the
Snow Art exhibit is a new addition to the WinterPLAY Festival
line-up. Let your inner artist out and express yourself on
nature’s canvas: snow!
Using food colouring and water, you can shape, colour, mould or
pile your snow to make a beautiful creation—the only limitation
is your imagination.
WinterPLAY 2016!
www.KAOS911.com
Proud sponsor of the 2016
WinterPLAY Festival
Everyone who participates and adds their masterpiece to the
snow-mosaic will be entered for a chance to win one of three
art-themed gift baskets.
Presented by
Your Construction Solutions Partner.
graham.ca
MARCH AT
Keyano
Theatre
& A R T S C E N T R E
KEYANO COLLEGE
T H E AT R E &
ARTS CENTRE
MARC
MARCH
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KEYANO BOX OFFICE | 780-791-4990 • KEYANO.CA/THEATRE
PRESENTING
SPONSOR
TIFF SPONSORS:
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SPONSOR
ORCHESTRA
LEVEL
SPONSORS
FUNDING
PARTNERS
KEYANO COLLEGE
T H E AT R E &
ARTS CENTRE
ARTIST
SUPPORTER
ALLIANCE OF ALBERTA
ARTS TOURING
SYNCRUDE ARTS ALIVE
SPONSORS:
FEBRUARY 21 8:00
CNOOC NEXEN FIELD HOUSE
SUNCOR COMMUNITY LESIURE CENTRE
ONEREC.CA/EVENTS
WinterREELS
Hosted by the Fort McMurray Filmmakers Association,
WinterREELS pits local filmmakers against the clock in a 48
hour challenge to write, edit and direct a short film. Each film
must feature three secret elements only revealed at the start
of the competition.
The entries will be screened at McMurray Experience on
Saturday, February 20, at 8 P.M.
Connect with the Fort McMurray Filmmakers Association at
Facebook.com/YMMFMA.
HAHAHA.COM/JEREMYHOTZ
Media partner
FACEBOOK.COM/JUSTFORLAUGHS | FACEBOOK.COM/JEREMYHOTZ
@JUSTFORLAUGHS | @JEREMYHOTZ
Penguin Dash
Toonie Swim
Feb 21 from 3 - 8 P.M.
at Syncrude Aquatics Centre
Presented by
This Aquatic event will entail
inflatables & water sports.
Presented by
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Bring your landscape vision To Life
closing
CEREMOnies
S U N D AY, F E B R U A R Y 2 1
6:00 - Mascot Game
Aboriginal Drummers — Boreal Artist Institute
Your complete source for landscape supplies
Medal Ceremonies
Official Remarks
7:30-Fireworks
Fort McMurray Landscape Centre
825 Memorial Drive
Ph: 780 791 6699
Presented by
Pavers | Retaining Walls | Soil | Mulch
Sand | Gravel | Decorative Rock
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Graham
Warm Up Tent
Gate
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Food
Vendors
Graham
Warm Up Tent
Entertainment
Tent
Sugar
Shack
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Sno N’
Shine
ConocoPhillips
Volunteer
Tent
Dog
Sled
Rides
United Rentals
WinterPLAYGROUND
Shootout
Control
Tent
Bonfire Pit
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100.5
CRUZ FM
& Mix 103.7
Fireworks
Display Site
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Country 93.3 & ROCK 97.9
Feature Rink
First Aid Tent
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Clean Harbors
Culligan Water
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Parking and Public Transportation
A WOOSH! Shuttle Bus will be running every 30 minutes from
Main Street Terminal to Snye Park, with a stop at Borealis Park.
Catch the bus all weekend during the Festival hours:
Friday, 5 - 8 P.M.
Saturday, 10 A.M. - 8 P.M.
Sunday, noon - 8 P.M.
Parking available
• Municipal lots
• Snye parking lots
• Public School District Office
(231 Hardin Street)
• Haxton Centre
(10500 Morrison Street)
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A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS!
• Keyano Theatre • ACFA régionale de Wood Buffalo • McMurray SnoDrifters • Rotary Club • ONERec • RCMP Community Policing • Keyano’s Be Fit for Life • Mush McMurray •
• Justin Slade Youth Foundation • Arts Council Wood Buffalo • Northern Elements Crew • Parks Canada • Fort McMurray Filmmakers Association •
• Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre • Fort McMurray Fire Department • Keyano Women's Basketball •