Cover - Ron Kabel

April - Mike Staats

May - Sheri Grafham

June - Jane Best

July - Bob Nitekman

August - David Dutka

September - Brooke Gill

October - Candy Olson

November - Jerry Fugate

December - Janice Reid

Contest Rules

1. Photos must be taken at a location within the Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls municipal boundary.  They do not have to have been taken in the current year.
2. All entries must be delivered in RAW (high resolution - do not resize to low quality) digital format (.jpg only) via email to wanda@livethelakelife.ca.
3. The following information must be provided in the body of the email message to which the photo is attached:  photographer’s name, phone number, date taken, location taken, subject and suggested caption.
4. Winning photos will be those that best capture the essence of our Community.
5. Submissions must be original photography.
6. Photographic credit will be given to the winning photographers.
7. Photos should not include trademark or copyrighted images, or protected materials.
8. All entries shall become the exclusive property of the Township of Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls to be used solely as it determines, including publishing the winning photo in various print publications, on its website(s), or in conjunction with its partner organizations.  Winning photographers may not sell or use these images in any way.
9. There is a limit of three entries per person.
10. Decisions of the judges are final.
11. Entering this contest constitutes acceptance of these rules.

*No cash value.

Entry Specifications

1.                  All entries must be delivered in RAW (high resolution - do not resize to low quality) digital format (.jpg only) via email to wanda@livethelakelife.ca.

2.                  Photographer’s name, phone number, date taken, location taken, subject and suggested caption should be included for each photo submitted.

3.                  Photos should showcase the essence of our Community, with a particular focus on our natural surroundings, including scenery, wildlife, activities and lifestyle.  Photos may include people, but not as the primary subject (persons should be engaging in a showcase activity, or simply as a secondary subject - portraits are not acceptable for submission and will be automatically disqualified).  For clarification, please email wanda@livethelakelife.ca.

4.                  Photos must be horizontal as the calendar will be horizontally formatted.

5.                  Entries that do not conform to these specifications will not be considered.

Judging

Entries will be judged by a committee of three Township representatives.

How to Enter

Email your photo(s), each with a clear description, containing the requested information, photographer’s name, phone number, date taken, location taken, subject and suggested caption, to wanda@livethelakelife.ca. 

In the subject line of the message, please put ‘Enter me in the 2010 Calendar – Digital Photo Contest’.

DEADLINE TO ENTER:  11:59 P.M. C.S.T., FEBRUARY15, 2010

Entries received after the deadline will not be considered.

SIOUX NARROWS 6^TH ANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL March 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, 13^th & 14^th 2010 Theme:  SIOUXLYMPICS!

IT’S STORY TIME! Be Creative Kids!  Show off your writing and drawing abilities!  Pick-up and drop-off for display at the SN Post Office.  Theme:  If I were an Olympic athlete I would…      

TUESDAY, MARCH 9^th                                6:00 - 8:00pm            KID’S FUN NIGHT WITH UCW LADIES - United Church - Admission FREE! – Singing and Fun! –                                                                                                            Parent Presence Required

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10^th                      6:00pm - 9:00pm      SIOUX NARROWS SCHOOL BINGO – Community Hall - $5 for 2 cards (Bingo starts at 7pm) - Conces sion Open – Meat Prizes –                                   Silent Auction 

THURSDAY, MARCH 11^th                          6:30 pm - 8:00pm      KID’S FUN DANCE – Community Hall - $2 per person—Concession Open – Door/Spot Prizes – Jelly Bean Guess – Mini Auction—                                    Parent  Supervision Required – Kids JK – Gr. 6 Welcome—BONFIRE- to follow dance – Dress for inside and out!

FRIDAY, MARCH 12^th                                  5:00pm -8:00pm        CRIB  & POKER GAMES – Community Hall  - Call for more details - Concession Open – Licensed – Weekend Auction

SATURDAY, MARCH 13^th                           9:00am - 11:30am       PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Community Hall - $6 per adult/$4 seniors/kids 6-10– kids 5 and under FREE

                                                                         10:00am – 3:00pm       POKER DERBY – START/FINISH Community Hall – $5 per hand

                                                                          11:30am - 12:00pm     FAMILY FUN SKATE/SNOW SOCCER – Rec. Centre – FREE

                                                                          12:00pm – 2:30pm       SIOUXLYMICS KIDS GAMES 2010 – SN Rec. Centre – FREE Parent Supervision/Participation Re- quired-Dress for Outdoors-                                        Parents too, and don’t forget to wear your boots! Concession open 11:30am

                                                                          2:30pm – 3:30pm         FAMILY FUN – SN Rec. Centre – FREE – Have fun with the family!

                                                                         6:00pm – 7:30pm          ROAST BEEF DINNER – Community Hall - $10 (Dance Included)  - CAKE DECORATING CONTEST – Licensed – Weekend Auction 7:30pm – 1:00am           DANCE – Community Hall - $5 per person (Age of majority) - SIOUXLYMPICS PICTIONARY – Community Hall - $5 per person—                                       Age of Majority–Prize Money–Door Prizes – 50/50’s – Weekend Auction—Tickets available at: Copperfin Credit Union, RA Gills                                       Trading Post, Crystal Harbour

SUNDAY, MARCH 14^th                                8:00am – 4:00pm         FISHING DERBY – Community Hall - $10 for Adults $5 per kid—Pre-Register – Call Travis 226-9988 for Rules & Regulations —                                       Mystery Lengths – Participants Draw (kids included): Ice Fishing Shack—

                                                                         4:00pm                          CLOSING AWARDS CEREMONY AND GRAND PRIZE DRAW

For more information on the events or if you would like to volunteer, contact Bridgette or Travis @ 226-9988.

 GRAND PRIZE—WII & WII FIT PLUS!!!

Start Date: 2010-03-12
End Date: 2010-03-14

NESTOR FALLS 28th ANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL March 5th-7th, 2010

 The Nestor Falls Recreation Committee is proud to bring you the 28th Annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival.  Join us for a fun-filled weekend sure to beat those winter blues!

 Friday, March 5th, 2010          4:00 pm                                   ICE & SNOW SCULPTURE JUDGING TOUR

                                                   7:00 pm                                  “Master Hypnotist James Grant” (Nestor Hall) Only 100 seats available. 

Saturday, March 6th, 2010                                                      Registration for all events at the Nestor Falls Community Hall

                                                   7:00am–5:00pm                     28th ANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL FISH DERBY

                                                   9:00am–4:00pm                     POKER DERBY

                                                   9:00am–4:00pm                     SCAVENGER HUNT

                                                   10:00am–4:00pm                   SNOW GOLF

                                                   10:30am–11:00am                  FREE FAMILY MAGIC SHOW with Magician James Grant

                                                   11:30 am                                 CRIBBAGE GAMES

                                                   11:30 am                                  FREE KID’S GAMES

                                                   5:00 pm                                    EVENTS’ AWARDS & ATTENDANCE PRIZE DRAWS

                                                   9:00pm–1:00am                       28th Annual Winter Carnival Dance— Music by YOWZA - Rides home

                                                                                                     provided by North Air Services * Age of Majority strictly enforced

Cash bar and canteen will be available starting at 11:00 am.  Entry fee for all events automatically enters you to win an All Participants’ Draw – Nintendo Wii Game System & Games Package

Sunday, Mar. 7th, 2010          8:00am–11:00am                      PANCAKE BREAKFAST – sponsored by Green’s BBQ Bar—All you can

                                                                                                    eat pancakes & sausage!  $4/adult, $2/children (12 & under) and Seniors

                                                                                                   free! 

For more information on any events or activities, contact Kiley Hanson – kileyhanson@gmail.com or 276-4405 or visit the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls website – www.livethelakelife.ca 

Start Date: 2010-03-05
End Date: 2010-03-07