Skating is among the free activities being offered in P.A. Monday. (Submitted/City of P.A.)

By Alison Sandstrom

Family Fun

City of P.A. announces free activities for Family Day and reopening of pool

Feb 10, 2021 | 3:59 PM

A slew of free activities planned for Family Day Monday have been released in a list from the City of P.A.

Sports and Recreation Manager Curtis Olsen says the city runs special programming for the holiday annually, but this year has taken on an extra significance.

“This year with COVID, having those opportunities maybe is even more important just for people to have the ability to get out,” Olsen told paNOW.

Back with a splash

The Frank J Dunn Pool, which has been closed due to a mechanical issue since Jan. 21, is also expected to reopen this weekend, just in time for Family Day.

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Olsen explained an issue with a pipe caused flooding in the basement of the facility. He commended the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (who jointly operates the pool with the city) for their good work completing the repair. The pool is currently being re-filled.

There will be public swimming three times daily next week. All COVID-19 rules will be enforced and swimmers have to pre-register.

Regular charges apply.

Public Swim times are as follows:

Monday, Feb. 15 – 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 16 – 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 17 – 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 18 – 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 19 – 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 20 – 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.

A week of historical family fun

The Prince Albert Historical Museum will offer free programming daily from 1 to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Activities range from crafts like coaster weaving to guided visits.

Space is limited each day, preregistration is required.

Educator Joanna Wreakes said the behind the scenes tour is sure to be popular.

“People are really excited to see what goes on behind the scenes here at the museum and the archives and where we store all of the things,” she said.

For people who aren’t comfortable visiting the museum, staff will be making some activities accessible online as through short videos, Wreakes added.

Free events at city facilities – Monday, February 15

All activities will follow all provincial COVID-19 guidelines including size limits, mandatory masks, frequent sanitizing, social distancing and other requirements.

Dave G. Steuart Arena

Free Public Skating – 1 – 3 p.m.
Limit of 30 skaters

Pre-registration required

Alfred Jenkins Field House

Turf Interval Drop-In with Zirkia – 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Urban Polling with Gloria – 3 – 3:50 p.m.

Limit of seven at each

Margo Fournier Centre

Zumba with Gloria – 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Country Line Dancing – 3 – 3:45 p.m.

Limit of 7 at each

Prince Albert Arts Centre

Virtual South Asian Cooking with Shaista from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cook along with Shaista from your own kitchen! When you register for this program, you will receive an email with the recipe/shopping list and the zoom link to create chicken macaroni soup. You then get all the ingredients you need to cook a delicious South Asian inspired meal from the comfort of your own kitchen! The recipe is Chicken Macaroni soup! There are only 10 spots available and you have to pre-register.

The Arts Centre is also offering a Family Day Clay class which is already full.

Mann Art Gallery

The Mann Art Gallery will be open on Family Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Winter Festival Exhibit is on display at the Gallery and you are encouraged to pick up a take-home Winter Festival-related Family Art Kit. For more information, visit their website or call 306-763-7080.

Prince Albert Winter Festival

The Prince Albert Winter Festival continues through February 21. See their website for a list of activities. The webstream of the Voices of the North show begins at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 and the livestream of the Fiddle Show from the EA Rawlinson Centre will start at 7 p.m. on Feb. 14.

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