April 2, 2014
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April eNews
Greetings!

In March, we were honoured to host Team Canada's Meaghan Mikkelson as St. Albert welcomed the two time Olympic gold medal winner home. So many people came out to see this amazing Olympian and it was wonderful to see the time she took with each excited child as they lined up for autographs and pictures. 
 
In April, we are looking forward to opening our doors for the St. Albert Spring Lifestyle Expo and Sale! This event takes over all three arenas and the two soccer field houses so please note that the south doors of Servus Place will be closed for the duration of the show.  
 
In May, we are excited to welcome St. Albert's first Comic and Pop Culture Fest, the eeek! to the Northstar Hyundai Performance Arena. Dust off that storm trooper costume and tape up those Harry Potter glasses because there will be a costume contest and many more fun activities for everyone! 
 
There is always something to do at Servus Place! I hope you and your family will plan to come and experience these great events. 
 
                                                          ~ Jack Ballash,
                                                             Facility Manager 

St. Albert's Gold Medal Olympian Comes Home

 

Hockey fans lined up to give two-time Olympic gold medalist Meaghan Mikkelson (Reid) a warm welcome home to the city where she played minor hockey. 

 

"Growing up playing minor hockey in St. Albert and throughout my entire career, I have always had such tremendous support from the city. I would not have achieved my goal of representing Canada at the Olympics without this support. I could not be more excited to come home and share the gold with the city I am so proud to call home!" says Ms. Mikkelson. 

 

Meaghan delighted fans by signing autographs and taking pictures with young fans. Ella and Cole Diener, pictured above, were clearly thrilled to meet Mikkelson and have the chance to see her gold medals up close. 

 

Mikkelson has a plaque on St. Albert's Hockey Wall of Fame which is located in the Northstar Hyundai Performance Arena and it is clearly deserved. She has a great deal of international hockey experience, playing in the IIHF Women's World Championship, the Four Nations Cup, and in the Olympic Games in Vancouver, where she also won a gold medal playing for Canada. At the 2011 World Championship she was named the best defenseman in the tournament.

 

"We are honoured to welcome Meaghan back to St. Albert," said Mayor Nolan Crouse. "This is a tremendous opportunity for all of her fans and hockey enthusiasts alike to help her celebrate her gold medal and an outstanding career." 

 

A festival event to celebrate all things comic and pop culture.

 

From May 31-June 1, Servus Place is the place to be for enthusiasts of pop culture as the eek! Comic & Pop Culture Fest takes over the Northstar Hyundai Performance Arena. 

Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy the Cosplay costume contest, panel discussions, live performances by Fable and more! 

The event will be a showcase of comic books, science fiction/fantasy and film/television pop culture and related popular arts. It will also include other pop culture categories such as animation, anime, manga, toys, collectibles, video games, digital art education and novels.
 
If you love Superman, the Avengers, Star Wars, Lego, Star Trek, the Walking Dead, Dr. Who, Harry Potter, Batman or Dragon Ball Z, you won't want to miss this event!  
 
The show will also feature many great exhibitors including comic-book dealers, collectibles merchants as well as the Creator's Corner (sponsored by GURU digital arts college) where comics and traditional pop culture artists will sign autographs and do sketches. 
 
In addition, the Northern Alberta Users Group will be showcasing their Private Lego pop culture collections and Mural Mosaic and Night of Artists will present various interactive art opportunities and more.
 
Fun for all ages. Early bird tickets are available until April 15th online at www.theeek.com
 
Ask Bryce!

I see people using foam rollers a lot now. What is this for and how do I use one? 

 

Foam rollers are used to release muscle tension and tightness. They allow you to target certain muscles and by using your body weight and applying pressure to that area. 

 

Foam rolling is gaining in popularity because it is a great way to target problem spots. Popular areas to target include calves, hamstrings, quads, back, thighs and shoulders. One thing to keep in mind however, is that foam rolling hurts so you need to be careful about how much weight you put on certain areas and go gentle on those that hurt a lot. 

 

Keep an eye out for our foam rolling workshops to get a great overview on technique or come to the fitness desk and ask for a few pointers from one of our fitness experts. 

 

Bryce McLeod is the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator at Servus Place. If you have a question for Bryce, email us at [email protected]

 

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Lime-Coconut Cheesecake

This Sobeys recipe will wow your guests at Easter dinner! 

 

Graham cracker crust with a twist: We've added shredded coconut for flakiness and cinnamon to bring out the lime flavour in the cheesecake.

 

Prep time 25 min  Total time 75 min  Makes 16 slices

 

Ingredients

 

Crust:

 

1 1/2 cups Graham Crumbs 375 mL

1/3 cup Medium Desiccated Unsweetened Coconut 75 mL

2 tbsp sugar 30 mL

1 tsp ground cinnamon 5 mL

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 75 mL

 

Filling:

 

3 pkgs Cream Cheese, room temperature 750 g

2/3 cup sugar 150 mL

1 tsp pure vanilla extract 5 mL

2 tbsp fresh lime zest, plus more for garnish 30 mL

2 tbsp fresh lime juice 30 mL

4 eggs, room temperature

1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature 125 mL

Toasted coconut for garnish

 

Directions

  1. Lightly grease a 9 in. (2.5 L) springform pan and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper; set aside. Preheat oven to 350�F (180�C) and place a shallow pan of water on the bottom rack.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham crumbs, coconut, sugar and cinnamon; add melted butter and mix until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of prepared pan; set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until very smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, lime zest and juice and beat well for 4 to 5 min. more. Add eggs one at a time; mix well and add sour cream.
  4. Pour filling over base and bake until just set, approximately 50 min. To help prevent cake from cracking, let cool in oven with heat off and door ajar. Cover carefully with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm. To serve, release cheesecake from springform pan and slide off of parchment paper onto a serving platter; garnish with toasted coconut and lime zest and slice with a hot dry knife.

Nutritional Info 

Per 1 slice

 

Calories 310
Fat 24 g
Saturated fat 15 g
Carbs 21 g
Protein 6 g
Cholesterol 105 mg
Fibre 1 g
Sodium 250 mg
Potassium 250 mg
 

 

Register for Summer Camps!
Registration for summer camps started on February 26. It's not too early to start planning a fun-filled, active and healthy summer for your kids!
 
Our summer camps offer something for everyone - from cooking to golf to science and art, your kids will have a blast!
  • Preschool Camps are half day camps for kids aged 3-5
  • The Children's 3/4 Day camps are for kids aged 5-8
  • The Full Day Camps are for kids aged 6-12
Check out the Summer Camp Program Guide and make this summer one to remember! 
 
April Workshops

April 12 - Asanas for Anxiety - 12:30 - 2 PM 27948 $17

April 25  - Night of Zen - 7 - 8 PM 27950 $14

April 26  - Race Ready 12 - 1:30 PM 27787 $17

April 27 - Stress Release and Relaxation (Tea Meditation) Yoga Workshop 6:30 - 8:30 PM 28283 $22

 

Upcoming Events
See what is happening around Servus Place in April!

April 4-6 - St.Albert Chamber of Commerce Trade Show -Troy Murray & Mark Messier Arena- Sarasota Field House & Tudor Glen Field House

 

April 25- 27 - West Blues Lacrosse Tournament - Sarasota Field House & Tudor Glen Field House, North Star Arena, and Akinsdale and  Kinex Arenas

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St. Albert Lifestyle Expo

Join us for the 2014 St. Albert Lifestyle Expo & Sale!
 
April 4 from 2 pm - 9 pm
April 5 from 10 am - 6 pm
April 6 from 11 am - 5 pm
 
Show Admission
Adults        $3
Kids 12 and under FREE
Friday, April 4th is Seniors' Day at the Expo - FREE admission (55+)

FREE Parking on-site and surrounding area.
 
PLEASE NOTE: there will be no admittance through the south doors of Servus Place for the duration of the Lifestyle Expo. Public entry to Servus Place will only be through our main doors on the West end of the building.  

Road Rage Street Hockey
Register today for St Albert's
2nd Annual Street Hockey Festival!
 
May 24-25, 2014
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South Parking Lot
 
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Child-minding will be closed for Easter on Friday April 18 (Good Friday), Sunday April 20 (Easter Sunday), and Monday April 21 (Easter Monday).
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