Summer’s not over yet: Plenty to do around Prince Albert

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People 16 and older can take part in Reach, Rest and Reset in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. on Aug. 15.

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The Reach, Rest and Reset program will also be offered from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 20 and Aug. 27.

For younger participants, a free Plant Therapy Workshop for ages 10 to 16 is scheduled for Aug. 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

A free Art Abandonment program for people ages seven and older will also take place Aug. 25 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Registration is required for the programs.

Dance in Kinsmen Park

Those looking to get moving can also hit the dance…grass? at Kinsmen Park on Aug. 29.

Salsa in Kinsmen Park is a free, all-ages outdoor dance experience at the Kinsmen Park Amphitheatre.

Instructor Keith Hitchings will guide participants through the basics of Latin dance, including salsa and bachata. No previous experience is required.

Following the lesson, the space will open for social dancing until 7 p.m., giving participants a chance to practise their new steps and meet other dancers.

Pre-registration is encouraged, although drop-ins are welcome. In case of bad weather, the event will move to the Margo Fournier Arts Centre, with priority given to registered participants.

Lots of time left to catch some rays on the beach at Waskesiu. (Image Credit: Prince Albert National Park, Parks Canada/Facebook)

Summer programming continues at Waskesiu

Prince Albert National Park’s public programming continues through Aug. 29, offering visitors a chance to learn more about the park’s natural and cultural history.

New this summer is Magic Moments, where interpreters can be found at beach, picnic and campground areas sharing information, testing visitors’ nature skills and highlighting programs such as Bear Aware and Aquatic Invasive Species.

Daily Discovery runs Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Main Beach Stage.

Art in the Park takes place Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Campfire Hill, while Tipi Teachings are held Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m.

Prince Albert National Park is offering public programming until Aug. 29. (Image Credit: Prince Albert National Park, Parks Canada/Facebook)

On Saturdays, visitors can learn about wolves during the Wolf Howl program at the Main Beach Stage. In August, the program runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and includes a wolf caravan following the stage presentation.

Visitors can also take part in a self-guided Botanical Ramble, weather permitting, and look for chalk art along the path to the Nature Centre while learning about medicinal plants and their Cree, French and English names.

The park’s Gathering of the Guardians will take place Aug. 29 and 30 at Campfire Hill from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a focus on conservation, along with bannock and tea.

Treaty 6 150th commemoration

One of the biggest events of the month will take place at Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park from Aug. 20 to 23 as Treaty 6 marks its 150th anniversary.

The four-day commemoration will include ceremonies, cultural programming, forums, music, dancing, food and opportunities to learn more about the history and continuing significance of Treaty 6.

The schedule includes traditional ceremonies, an Elders and Knowledge Keepers forum, youth and leadership forums, a Village of Nations, vendor marketplace, children’s activities, Treaty 6 parchment viewing and Fort Carlton tours.

Students and staff members paddle on the North Saskatchewan River during a 348-kilometre canoe journey between Fort Pitt and Fort Carlton, marking the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6. (Image Credit: Treaty 6 150/Facebook)

The Treaty 6 Talent Showcase will feature performers from across Treaty 6, with Juno Award-winning artist Fawn Wood headlining Saturday night.

The commemoration will wrap up Sunday with a Treaty 6 150 commemorative ceremony, including a grand entry featuring Treaty 6 chiefs, dignitaries and special guests. An updated Fort Carlton cairn plaque and a Treaty 6 150th commemorative monument are also scheduled to be unveiled.

Music in Waskesiu

If music is more your speed, the 2026 Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival is scheduled for Aug. 28 to 30.

The free, family-friendly event will feature musical performances throughout the weekend along the Waskesiu lakeside.

Images from last year’s Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival. (Image Credit: Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival/Facbook)

So while the school supply lists may be starting to appear and summer vacation is getting closer to the end, there are still several weeks left to get outside, get creative and enjoy the summer.