John Arcand Fiddle Fest 2005 · John Arcand Fiddle Fest 2005 1 OUR FOUNDER John’s Welcoming...

John Arcand Fiddle Fest 2005

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OUR FOUNDERJohn’s Welcoming MessageWelcome!!! I would sincerely like to welcome back allthe people who have enjoyed the John Arcand FiddleFest in the past years, and welcome those that arehere for the first time and will be returning again andagain. I would especially like to applaud andencourage all the youth that partake in the workshops

and competitions that are being presented.

I am extremely proud of my wife Vicki for spending all year preparing forthe Fiddle Fest and making sure that you will enjoy the bigger and bettershows, competitions and performances to follow.

And, finally – a very big thank-you goes out to our Board of Directors,Volunteers, Funders and Sponsors – for without you, there would be noFiddle Fest.

So again, welcome and enjoy the weekend.

A Little Fiddle Fest HistoryThe John Arcand Fiddle Fest (the Fiddle Fest) began in 1998 when JohnArcand, known as "The Master of the Métis Fiddle," had a dream, to givesomething back. He felt the fiddle had been good to him and he wantedto see the music preserved and the traditions carried on. He wanted toprovide an opportunity for young people to learn the traditions behind themusic and dance under the guidance of Elders. With these goals in mind,he was inspired to initiate the very first Fiddle Fest, held on his acreage inGreencourt, Alberta, in August 1998. A celebration of culture - a musicfestival that features competitions, artists’ showcases and inspiration toyoung and old.

In 1999, John moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and purchased WindyAcres. This location proved to be much more accessible and the FiddleFest grew in attendance and participation each successive year. In 2002The John Arcand Fiddle Fest became a non-profit organization with avolunteer board of Directors, and has since worked towards supportingtheir mandate: to promote and preserve fiddle music and dance, andprovide a forum to showcase youth, talent and culture.

Table of ContentsJohn Arcand 1

Our FounderFiddle Fest History

Acknowlegments 2Year of First Nations andMetis WomenYear of the Veteran

Message from SFA 3

Message from the Foodbank 3

Northern Sask CentennialCharter 4

Important Fiddle Fest Info 5

Performer Biographies 6Joel LamoureuxAlex the Folk BandBannock CountryTaressa BergenTrent BrunerLionel GilbertsonLeanne HyndPatti KusturokDesmond LagaceAlex LamoureuxClayton LinthicumFreddie and Sheila PelletierSilje Midtbø-VevleHogne Midtbø-VevleVic’s Livingroom BluegrassGroupCalvin Vollrath

Schedule of Events 12

Fiddle Contest Rules andRegulations 14

Fiddle Prizeboard 15

Jigging Rules & Regulations 16

Jigging Prize Board 17

Concession 18

2005 John Arcand Fiddle Fest

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THE JOHN ARCAND FIDDLE FEST PROUDLY ACKNOWLEDGES2005 PROCLAIMED YEAR OF FIRST NATIONS AND MÉTIS WOMEN

The Government of Saskatchewan has joined First Nations leaders in theprovince in proclaiming 2005 the Year of First Nations and Métis Women.

In doing so, First Nations and Métis Relations Minister Maynard Sonntagand Culture, Youth and Recreation Minister Joan Beatty are acknowledgingand recognizing the vital role and the many contributions First Nations andMétis women have made,not only to their families and communities, but toour province as well."

First Nations women continue to hold the traditional roles of family andcommunity survival, unity, and harmony. This strength endures despite andin spite of many of the hardships and trials faced by their people.

This year long acknowledgement is an opportunity for us to listen to thewomen in our communities and act upon these strong, wise andcourageous voices."

2005 HAS BEEN DECLARED THE YEAR OF THE VETERAN

Throughout the year, Canadians will celebrate, honour, remember, andteach our youth about the contributions and sacrifice of our veterans."Today, we ask a new generation of Canadians to surrender their time,volunteer their hearts, and take one year to fully remember a century ofsacrifice. That year is 2005 - The Year of the Veteran." The Honourable Albina Guarnieri, Minister of Veterans Affairs.

Every year is an important year to honour veterans and their service and2005 is especially meaningful because it marks the 60th anniversary of theend of the Second World War.


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GREETINGS FROM THE SASKATCHEWAN FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION ANDWELCOME TO A NEW YEAR IN THE ORGANIZATION As some of you know, memberships in the SFA help to support all events connected with OldTyme fiddling traditions in the province, through promotion, education, event planning,connecting with students / teachers and the general passing on of traditions: so thank you foryour support.

Your membership in the SFA also allows you to vote on the direction of the organization,andwhat we will priorize in the upcoming year, as well as entitles you to our quarterly newsletter. Ifyou have not yet purchased your membership, please come and visit us at our booth duringthis Fiddle Fest weekend! We’d love to include you in our membership and number youamong the tried and true supporters of all things fiddle in our Province!

One of our beginning efforts as a new executive has been the creation of a web presence. Ouraddress is www.saskfiddler.ca and you will find many benefits for visiting, including an up-to-date listing of all fiddle events in the province (whether created by the SFA or createdindependently), a registry of fiddle teachers and resources, a listing of old tyme dancescategorized by region, a listing of old tyme dance bands, and a bulletin board where you canexchange ideas with other fiddle enthusiasts. If you’re not on the web at your home, visit anypublic library and access us through their free community net.

Good luck to all the fiddlers this year! Hope to see you jammin’.

Michele AmyPresident, Saskatchewan Fiddlers Association

A MESSAGE FROM THE SASKATOON FOOD BANKThe Saskatoon Food Bank would like to thank you all very much for your ongoing support andkindness. We are very appreciative towards the wonderful assistance that is generated from theJohn Arcand Fiddle Fest attendees each year. Our mission is to respond to requests frompeople in need of emergency food, self-help and learning programs. We offer emergency food,literacy programs (to grade 10), life-skills training, pre-employment workshops, a resourcelibrary and computer classes, community kitchen, do 4000 low-income tax returns each year,and also run a clothing xepot.

We feed over 6,000 adults and children each month, and distribute 4 tonnes of food each day.We are grateful for community support as we receive no core government or United Wayassistance.

So, once again – thank you for your generous support.

Bob PringleExecutive Director, Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre


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THE JOHN ARCAND FIDDLE FESTNORTHERN SASKATCHEWAN CENTENNIAL CHARTER

Let’s Celebrate – Saskatchewan is 100 years old!

The John Arcand Fiddle Fest wanted to do just that – but we wantedsomething unique, something that would reach outside our own communityand unite people from all over this great province, something to engage ouryouth – our leaders for the future. And so, with funding received from theCelebrating Community Centennial Grant Program, The John Arcand FiddleFest Northern Saskatchewan Centennial Charter was born. "From manypeople’s strengths".

"The Centennial Charter" van headed up to Buffalo Narrows, Ile -a-la-crosse and Beauval picking up two youth and two elders from eachcommunity and bringing them to the Festival so that they could enjoy therich and lively music and culture of the Festival.

You may spot them throughout the weekend participating in theworkshops, watching and/or participating in the contests and gatheringknowledge from the many people who work so hard to keep the Festivalrich and vibrant. Our hope is that they will take home with them a sense ofpride and accomplishment and a much-heightened awareness of a part ofSaskatchewan’s heritage. We hope that we can continue to partner withcommunities throughout this great Province in order to share the diverseofferings that the John Arcand Fiddle Fest brings to all who attend.

National AboriginalAchievement Foundation


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SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE FIDDLE FEST1. No open fires please2. You must register for all events: including the Workshops. Registration

tent is open daily right next to the main tent entrance.3. FOR YOUR SAFETY – The Pike Lake First Responders are on the

grounds throughout the Festival.4. No Open Alcohol in the Main Tent Area5. No Smoking in the Main Tent6. All Fiddle Fest volunteers are wearing Yellow Fiddle Fest T-shirts – if

you have a question, please find one of them and they can direct you.7. While camping, please be mindful that elders and families with small

children may retire early.8. Please re-cycle. There are can and bottle depots beside all garbage

cans.9. The Playground is unsupervised and you must be mindful of your

children while they are using it. 10. Product Sales will be available ONLY from Performers and Sponsors

(without permission no other soliciting is allowed)11. No video-taping without permission from the organizers – thank you!12. Take a minute to sign our guest book, drop a suggestion in the box

and add your name to the data base list – all located in the Registration Tent. We’d love to hear from you - what you would like to see and hear is important to us.

Proud to Support the 2005

John Arcand Fiddle Fest


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ALEXThe Folk Band

ALEX is a seven-member, music-making cooperative that specializes inharmony vocals and fiddle-based instrumentals. For more than a decade, thepopular Orillia, Ontario group has performed in concert at festivals,conferences, conventions, fairs, parties, church and Legion halls, farmers’markets and countless public and private occasions. The current ALEXmembership is comprised of Gord Ball (five-string banjo, 12-string guitar,harmonica, vocals), Susan Charters (mandolin, vocals), Alan Cooper (fiddle,banjo, bagpipes vocals), Don Evans (bodhran, washboard, vocals), PaulineGordon (guitar, vocals), Margaret Pomeroy (keyboards, guitar, autoharp,vocals), and Fay Mackenzie (fiddle, vocals). ALEX has just released their firstCD, featuring some of their most-requested numbers.

TARESSA BERGENTaressa is 12 years old. She started playing the piano at age 5, and the fiddleat age 9. She also plays a large assortment of other instruments and sings aswell! She was awarded scholarships to attend the Emma Lake Fiddle Campin 2003 and 2004. She competes and performs as much as possible,working often with the Saskatchewan Fiddlers Association shows anddances. Sit back and enjoy the natural talent of an up and coming Champion.

Your MC for the weekend

JOEL LAMOUREUXJoel Lamoureux has been involved in music for his entire life. Trained in radiobroadcasting, Joel makes his living at being the music director and on-airpersonality at Ottawa's country music station, Y101 FM. He has been playingthe guitar for over 10 years, and is also a talented singer, having sung inbarbershop quartets over the years. His Métis roots have instilled a passionfor the old time fiddle music played by his wife, Patti, and he enjoysaccompanying her at dances and performances.

BANNOCK COUNTRY (no photo available)

This popular Métis band is back for their sixth year to provide great dancemusic for Saturday's Old Time Dance.


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LIONEL GILBERTSON“The guy in the practice tent often goes un-noticed, but the job he does ismuch appreciated.”

Lionel has been involved in music since he was 5 years old. He is constantly indemand for accompaniment and practice rooms at many festivals. Lionel reallyenjoys working with the young fiddlers to promote and encourage the future.He has performed the duties of practise room accompanist for us for manyyears, and house accompaniment one year as well.

TRENT BRUNERTrent began his musical involvement at age 12 with piano lessons under GraceBuhler in Canwood, Saskatchewan. He acquired his grade schooling inCanwood and holds degrees in elementary music education and elementaryclassroom education from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon,majoring in piano under Cecile Desrosiers and Naida Archer.

Trent has taught piano accompaniment and conducted workshops at dozens offiddle and music camps since 1990. He regularly accompanies many of the topfiddle players on their tours, is much sought after as a house accompanist anddoes a lot of work as a backup artist on recordings.

Good Luck to all Novice Fiddlers!


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PATTI KUSTUROKAt the age of four, Patti began to learn playing the fiddle, and has to hercredits:

● the Canadian Junior Champion (1985)● 2-Time Champion at the famous Pembroke competition● seven time Manitoba Champion● three time Grand North American Champion● Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Champion,1994, 1995 and 1996

In 1991 and 1998, Patti won the MACA (Manitoba Association of CountryArts) Country Music Award. She was a member of the group that won the1992 Country Band of the Year Award for the Province of Manitoba. Patti hasbeen featured with several bands in Canada and is in high demand for bothshow and dance appearances. She is also in very high demand for studiosession work. Now residing in Ottawa she teaches fiddle and continues toperform. She also instructs at fiddle camps across North America, and hasseveral recordings to her credit.

LEANNE HYNDOver the past decade, Leanne has crafted many songs influenced by a widerange of genres. Several have been co-written with musical friends, inparticular - she is working consistently with accomplished musician andguitar player, Glen Adair. Leanne has released one full length CD - Stand OnThe Edge, a single in two versions, Legends Live On, one version with giftedfellow artist, Joseph Naytowhow and she is currently working on a major 3-4year CD endeavor. The 3rd Fire - Somewhere In Between will be releasedlater this year, as well as a special Earth album.

Leanne grew up in Saskatchewan. Throughout the years, she enjoyed manyvaried experiences, which of course gives her a lot to write and sing about!Leanne is passionate about living peacefully and collaboratively, with integrityand common heart. She is privileged to share her life with her two children,Jarret and Olivia.


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ALEX LAMOUREUXAlex has been playing the fiddle "seriously" since the age of 7. Now 13, he isactive in the competition circuit throughout Ontario and Manitoba. Alex's Métisheritage has given him a natural gift for playing fiddle music with the lift anddrive of someone far more experienced. His love of the fiddle is evident in hisplaying and you'll be unable to keep your toes from tapping. At age 11, Alexwon the title of International Junior-Junior Champion at the International PeaceGarden. He placed first as well at John Arcand's Fiddle Fest in his agecategory in 2003 and 2004.

DESMOND LAGACEDesmond began playing fiddle at the age of 12 under the guidance of hisfather, Gus. From there, he rapidly progressed into the fiddle contest scenewhere he won several major junior competitions.

Desmond has played with many different bands covering a wide variety ofmusical styles over the past 15 years. He also began teaching fiddle music sixyears ago and presently teaches music in the Swan Valley School Division inManitoba.

During his musical career, Desmond has performed alongside many majorartists. 2002 saw the release of Desmond’s first independent CD whichincluded a great portion of original material. He continues to focus on writingnew and innovative acoustic music and is releasing his new full lengthrecording for the summer of 2005.

Desmond currently lives in Swan River, MB with his wife Gina and childrenChloe and Desi. He teaches music and works as an independent contractor.

CLAYTON LINTHICUMBorn in 1994, this young cowboy is the son of Jan and Murray Linthicum.Clayton lives with his family on the Linthicum Ranch south of Glentworth, SK.Clayton has been playing guitar almost three years and he also plays banjo andpiano.

In December 2004 Clayton recorded his first CD entitled Pickin’ and Grinnin’. Itis a collection of some of his favorite tunes from the likes of Johnny Cash,Hank Snow and Earl Scruggs. He will wow you with his rendition of "FolsomPrison Blues", and many other favorites we all remember.


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SILJE MIDTBØ-VEVLE (age 16)HOGNE MIDTBØ-VEVLE (age 12)Valestrand, Osterøy, Norway

Silje and Hogne are the children of Hilde Midtbø and Lars Vevle of Valestrand,Norway. Both started playing hardanger fiddle at age five and both are activemembers of the local fiddle and dance group, and performed on the troupe’s 2003album release Spjkjespel (Wild Fiddle). Silje’s has been a local and regional finalist inthe Norwegian national youth talent contest in 2003 and 2004. She was selected in2003 as a participant in a talent development workshop in Oslo and Beitostølen,Norway, and has placed twice in the top four in the 18 and under hardanger fiddleclass at the Norwegian National Fiddling Championships. Silje also plays piano,standard violin, studies voice and is active in local theatre groups. She is presently ahigh school student in the music program of Longhaugen High School in Bergen,Norway.

Hogne also plays piano, and has been invited as a hardanger fiddle soloist on theIsland of Osterøy for various functions. He has performed at the Bergen GrieghallenConcert Hall with Bergen concert band, and appeared as a soloist at the officialopening of the 2004 Bergen International Music Festival before King Harald VI ofNorway. Hogne will be entering grade seven at Hauge Elementary School in the newschool year. His favourite hobbies are working with computers and collecting cellphones.

FREDDIE AND SHEILA PELLETIERThis husband/wife guitar and singing duo spent some years together playing inbands but traded in their electric instruments for a pair of antique parlor guitars andprefer to perform in a concert style setting for shows and festivals. Freddie’s son,Clint, an amazing guitar virtuoso, will often join them, giving their show a wonderfulfamily aspect! This family is in their fourth year of their own annual event, thePelletier Guitar Camp, every July-August where you can choose one (or more!) offour separate sessions to learn to play or brush up on your skills in guitar, bass,piano and fiddle. Information on the camp is available from them. The Pelletier’shave recorded a number of CD’s, two teaching videos and are set to release twonew CD’s in the fall!

With a number of jobs at this year’s Fiddle Fest, you are going to see a lot ofFreddie, Sheila and Clint. They hope you’ll stop by their booth to say hi!


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CANADA’S FIDDLING SENSATION: CALVIN VOLLRATHCalvin Vollrath is a veteran recognized for his performing, teaching, judging andcomposing abilities. To date, he has composed over 350 fiddle tunes, many ofwhich have become standard contest and dance tunes across Canada. Hisinfluence in the fiddle world is very evident. He has to his credit over 40 of hisown albums, numerous music books of his original tunes, an instructional videoand DVDs, as well as concert videos and DVDs.

Calvin is very active in the teaching aspect of fiddle music. He teaches annuallyat the Emma Lake Fiddle Camp in Saskatchewan and at the Canadian GrandMasters Fiddle Camp in Ottawa, and has since their inception. He also teachesat numerous workshops throughout Canada and the United States.

Calvin is now producing recordings for fiddlers from across the country in hishome studio in St. Paul Alberta, and keeping a busy performance schedule.Calvin is a premiere fiddler who is constantly in demand.

Proud to Sponsor!

Enjoy the Weekend!

Good Luck toAll Contestants!

VIC’S LIVING ROOM BLUEGRASS GROUP (no photo available)

Vic Bourdage, Don Sawchuk, Don Pfeifer and Lenny Dumont - four members ofthe Saskatoon Bluegrass society that are sure to get your toes tapping!!!


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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS*(start times for all events may vary)

Friday: 9am - 4 pm:FREE workshops on:

* Métis Fiddling* Traditional Red River Jigging* Guitar* Piano

Registration is required for these workshops so participants can be placed inthe proper classes. Please stop by the registration tent and fill out the form.There is no cost to register.

9 am-10 am: Fiddle and Piano10 am-11 am: Jigging and Guitar11 am-12 pm: Fiddle and Piano12 pm: lunch break1 pm-2 pm: Jigging and Guitar2 pm-3 pm: Fiddle and Piano3 pm-4 pm: Jigging and Guitar

6 p.m. Friday Night Concert ShowcaseFeaturing 7 different acts, back to back on the main stage

Since the introduction of the Friday Night Concert Showcase, The John ArcandFiddle Fest has worked towards:

a) Showcasing two young fiddle players for a period of two years each.This allows people to see their growth and improvement within one year,and it inspires other young fiddle players to work towards being chosen infollowing years.b) To present one or two acts of Cultural Relevancec) To offer you a full evening of remarkable talent

Sit back and enjoy!!

Taressa BergenLeanne HyndeSilje and Hogne Midtbo-VevleVic’s Livingroom Bluegrass GroupAlex LamoureuxClayton Linthicum"Alex" the Folk Band


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Saturday:*(start times may vary for all events based on number of competitors)

9 am Fiddle Preliminaries begin in this order: Senior, Novice, Junior, Open, Traditional Métis and Andy DeJarlis** Judges advance "open contestants" into Championship Class forSunday’s Finals** Judges also place contestants into Novice 1 and Novice 2, Junior 1and Junior 2 and and Open 1 and Open 2 Categories

2 pm Jigging Preliminaries begin

7 pm Main Stage Concert:

John Arcand and Friends featuring Calvin Vollrath, Patti Kusturok,Desmond Lagace, Trent Bruner and Freddie Pelletier

9 pm Old Time Dance featuring: BANNOCK COUNTRY Back again by popular demand

Sunday:

9 am Gospel Hour Featuring Alex the folk band

10 am Finals Begin and will run in this order Fiddling - Senior, Novice 1, Novice 2,Followed by Jigging FinalsFiddling finals for Junior 1 and 2, Open 1 and 2Announcement of Jigging Winners - allowing time for ChallengesContinuation of Fiddling Finals: Traditional Métis, Andy DeJarlis andChampionship

FIDDLE FINALE

Trophy and Prize Money Presentations


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FIDDLE CONTESTRULES AND REGULATIONS:

1. Open to all fiddlers2. Judges decisions are final.3. Judges advance contestants from Open Category into Championship.4. Time Limit - no more than four (4) minutes.5. Contestants must play three tunes in the old time style: a waltz, a jig and

a reel or hornpipe in that order.6. No mutes or pickups can be used.7. If a contestant survives the preliminary round - they may not play the

same tunes again - with the exception of the Novice Class.8. Players may have their own accompanist, but not more than two, who

may chord only. Piano accompaniment is provided.9. Contestants must be ready when called and all fiddles must be tuned.10. There will be 7 classes. Novice (12 & Under); Junior (18 & under); Senior

(60 and over); Open, Championship, Traditional Métis and Andy DeJarlis.11. Everyone registers in open and judges advance competitors into

championship.12. Judges will advance contestants in all 7 classes to the finals on Sunday.13. In case of accidents (broken string etc) contestants may replay.14. Fiddlers may only enter one class - plus the Traditional Métis and the

Andy DeJarlis15. There will be a play-off in case of a tie. The contest judges will decide the

format as per class in the contest.

Andy DeJarlis Class● open to all ages● each contestant will play two Andy Dejarlis compositions● one must be a waltz, the other a tune of their choice● judges will combine the total points for both tunes

Traditional Métis (this class is judged separately)● contestants must play 3 traditional Métis tunes● one with regular tuning (eg. Drops of Brandy)● one with C#, A, E, A tuning (eg Duck Dance)● one with the G string tuned to A (eg Red River Jig)● player must keep time with their feet (with or without accompaniment)● two tuned fiddles will be provided

Explanation of the Novice, Open and Junior 2 CategoriesThe addition of the "2" Categories is an effort to "Level the Playing Field".In many cases, people who have just started playing or have only played forawhile, are competing against more skilled players, making it impossible forthem to place. This is an effort to not get them discouraged and allow them tocompete with others at the same playing level.The Judges will place competitors into the "2" categories.


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FIDDLE PRIZE BOARDChampionship

Sponsored by Northern Lights and Gold Eagle Casinos

1st $5002nd $3503rd $3004th $2755th $250

Open 1

Sponsored by The Hinson Family

1st $2502nd $2253rd $2004th $1755th $150

Open 2

Sponsored by B-H Ranch

1st $1502nd $1253rd $1004th $755th $50

Senior

Sponsored by CreewayGas

1st $1502nd $1253rd $1004th $755th $50

Junior 1

Sponsored by Nexen

1st $2002nd $1753rd $3004th $1505th $125

Junior 2

Sponsored by Sask Energy

1st $1252nd $1003rd $754th $50

Novice 1

Sponsored by Flo Lavallie

1st $1252nd $1003rd $754th $50

Novice 2

Sponsored by Walker Agro

1st $50 2nd $453rd $404th $355th $306th $257th $208th $159th $1010th $10

Traditional Métis

Sponsored by ReneGauldreault and Family

1st $3002nd $2003rd $1504th $100

Andy Dejarlis

Sponsored by Gilbert Anderson andKathleen Steinhauer

1st $1502nd $1003rd $50

THE SANDY CAMERONMEMORIAL TROPHYIn April of 2004, the Fiddle World losta good friend. Sandy Cameron hadthe vision to start Emma Lake Fiddle

Camp and was a staunch supporter of all old timefiddling.

In Memory of Sandy - the winner of the Novice OneCategory at the John Arcand Fiddle Fest will also receivethe Sandy Cameron Memorial Trophy in the hope theycontinue to fiddle and keep the dream alive.


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CANADIAN RED RIVER JIGGING CHAMPIONSHIPSTRADITIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS**The judging of this competition is based on Traditional Style and Steps**

Individual:1. NO CLICKERS ALLOWED2. A fiddler of your choice will play for you.3. Only steps considered traditional are counted - the person with the most

qualifying steps will win.4. No steps can be duplicated unless they are danced as part of another step5. Shaking of the feet and legs will not be counted.6. If a step is done on the right foot - it must also be done on the left foot7. All slides that are done with the feet must be followed by a tap of the foot8. Jiggers have the right to contest the jigger chosen by judges as the winner

● As the "challenger" you must follow the leader or winner until he runs out of steps.

● The two dancers will dance in a circle and face each other in the steps● If the challenger breaks the step being done by the leader - the

competition is over● If the challenger follows all the steps and the leader runs out - he/she is

the new leader and must dance one more step to win.

Mixed Doubles:**In this competition Couples compete against other couples****Judging is again on Traditional Style and Steps only**

1. NO CLICKERS ALLOWED2. A Fiddler of your choice will play for you3. Couples must dance exactly the same steps4. Couples have to face each other when they are dancing and cannot dance

out of sync with each other (ie - turning in circles and not watching what the other dancer is doing)

5. All steps must be traditional - shaking of the feet and legs will not be counted

6. All slides that are done with the feet must be followed by a tap of the foot7. As soon as one partner breaks step - the dance is over.8. The couple with the most valid steps will win.

PCSPOTASH

CORY

Good luck to all competitors

Proud sponsors

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Women’s

Sponsored by First Nations andMétis Relations

1st $5502nd $4003rd $3004th $100

Juniors

Sponsored by SaskTel

1st $3502nd $2003rd $1504th $100

Pairs

Sponsored by PCS Potash Cory

1st $3002nd $2003rd $100

JIGGING PRIZEBOARDMen’s

Sponsored by the Westgate Innand Riviera Motor Inn

1st $5502nd $4003rd $3004th $100

Overall Grand Champion - Trophy


ON SITE CONCESSIONOPEN FRIDAY, August 12th at 8 a.m.

SATURDAY, August 13th and SUNDAY, August 14th at 7 a.m.

HamburgersHot dogsSmokiesIce Cream

Fresh Homemade Pies Including:Saskatoon Berry

Strawberry and Rhubarb Apple

Assorted PastriesPopcorn

And, an all time favorite Hamburger Soup and Bannock

served Daily from 11 a.m

Pre-buy your tickets for the Supper Specialon Saturday!

BBQ Beef on a bun with coleslaw, veggies and coffee or juice!

5:00 pm while supplies last! Tickets available at the Concession

Pancake BreakfastSunday Morningfrom 7am to 9 am

3 pancakes, 3 sausages, coffee or juice - $3.00

**Thanks to Smucker Foods of Canada for thePancake Mix

OFFERING

CoffeeCold DrinksBottled WaterMilk / Chocolate MilkJuice Boxes

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The Gabriel Dumont Institute is proud topartner with SaskCulture and Saskatchewan Lotteries to support the


Friends of the 2005 John Arcand Fiddle Fest● Billy Thomson (Rockglen Pickers)● Clem and Dolores Mueller● Henri and Cecile Hince● Gerry and June Dore● Clem and Audrey Bertoncini● Fred and Pauline Muir● Bernie and Shirley McLellan● Art and Diane Franks● Fay McKenzie● Lori and Terry Haugrud● Lars and Diane Lauritzen


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