Upcoming Wood Buffalo Events

With so much happening from Thanksgiving to Halloween, there are quite a few events coming up in the Wood Buffalo area. Here are some of the better choices for the rest of the month of October.

Huskies Hockey Home Opener

The Huskies will start their home season at the Casman Centre on Friday, October 11th starting at 7pm. This event will provide sports fans with the opportunity to get back into the season as they take on the Portage Voyageurs.

Ron Sexsmith

Syncrude Arts Alive presents Ron Sexmith at the Keyano Theatre on October 11th starting at 8pm. This is one of the best singer-songwriters in the area and he will perform with guest Jenn Grant.

Thanksgiving Dinner at Barge Landing Lodge

For those needing a place to enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner, Barge Landing Lodge in Fort McKay is providing a great place to celebrate on October 14th from 4pm to 7pm.

Saturday Night Jam Sessions

The Royal Canadian Legion in Waterways provides a place to share your talent and enjoy the talent of others every Saturday. The jam sessions start at 7pm and last until 11:45pm.

tiff Film: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

On Thursday, October 17th at 7pm. This film will be provided at the Keyano Theatre. This is a thriller with an "R" rating. The film comes from the adaptation of the novel by Mohsin Hamid and provides a political drama with plenty of starts throughout the cast. It was directed by Mira Nair and shows the transformation of a Pakistani man looking for corporate success on Wall Street.

The Chili Cook Off

With many organizations in Fort McMurray entering a crockpot of chili into the cook off, this will become a great event for everybody to enjoy. It will be provided at Peter Pond Mall on Friday, October 25th from 11am to 1pm. The donations and proceeds will go to help the United Way of Fort McMurray.