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Statistically, every $1.00 spent in your community generates approximately 70% of additional local economic return. Our local businesses are always the first to support local charities and clubs. They have taken care of our community, it’s our turn to take care of them, to ensure a healthy economy and community for all.

Please, if it is within your means, support our local businesses by purchasing gift cards, ordering delivery or arranging curbside pickups.

Emcee of the local segment is an award-winning professional entertainer who specializes in a unique blend of sleight hand magic and comedy...his hands may be quick; however, his wit is often quicker!

Trevor's slick hands and subtle sense of humour were sharpened during the many long bus rides he endured as a typical Canadian hockey kid. His passion for people, his love of magic and hatred for cardio, ultimately led him to the magic and comedy stage.

He is now a proud member of the world-famous International brotherhood of magicians, who has had the pleasure of performing as the opening act for famed actor, comedian and Saturday Day Night Live legend, Rob Schneider.

As a corporate entertainer, his intimate and interactive magic and comedy performances have been seen at conferences, comedy clubs and corporate events from Vancouver to Halifax.

With over 10,000 years of combined musical and mathological experience, Snakes and the Riot is by far the most modest and humble band in the world – nay, the cosmos. Entertaining masses since 2013, the Riot plays a variety of high-energy rock and punk music, often remaking popular songs in a more “Riotized” style.

The band features frontman/kazooist extraordinaire, Mark “Snakes” Steiner, wailing on lead vocals, and rooster-strutting his way into your hearts. Guitar and A/V demi-god, Jeff Barrett effortlessly keeps up with the maniacal ear-splitting rim shots of Justin “Booj” Boodhoo, while Skip Galloway cries himself to sleep in the corner, cradling his bass in his untalented arms.

Don’t believe what the band has to say? Then take a look at these made-up quotes!

“Meh.”

– Skip’s Mom

“Snakes and the what?”

– Most People

You know what? Don’t take their word for it either – you should just check them out yourself, but in these strange times you may have to settle with watching their videos alone while demolishing a tub of ice cream.

Lyle Rebbeck has a Bachelor of Music/Music Education degree from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master of Music degree from Northwestern University, where he studied saxophone with Dr. Fred Hemke. Lyle has just had a book published by Friesen Press, entitled A Practical Guide for Teaching the Saxophone to Beginners, that has been adopted for use by several universities in Canada and the US.

He has been a resident at the Banff Centre and has been active in both classical and jazz genres. He has been performing in jazz duos, trios and quartets in and around Medicine Hat for the past 30 years

Lyle has been teaching woodwinds and jazz improvisation and coaching woodwind chamber ensembles with Medicine Hat College since 1985, and he served as Artistic Manager for the Medicine Hat College Conservatory of Music and Dance from 2000 to 2012. Lyle is a founding member of the Medicine Hat Jazz Society and has been the Executive/Artistic Director of the Medicine Hat JazzFest since 1999. He has written a jazz column for the Medicine Hat News since 1997.

In 2003, Lyle was the recipient of the City of Medicine Hat Civic Recognition Cultural Award for his contribution to the arts in Medicine Hat. In 2005, he was awarded a Province of Alberta Centennial Medal for his contributions to music and the performing arts that have benefited his community and the province. In 2012, he was awarded a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his role as a teacher and mentor to students who have gone on to pursue careers in music.

Lyle has been privileged to teach hundreds of students over the years, many of whom have gone on to establish music careers or have discovered the richness that music and the arts add to their lives and careers in many diverse fields. 

Erin Cebula wears many hats. She’s a Leo nominated TV Host and producer, a sought after emcee and travel writer and the Content Creator and Culture Builder at Blu Realty. This intrepid dabbler began her TV journey in 2000; landing the coveted role of Arts/Entertainment Reporter at Global BC. Erin then went on to host the Vancouver talk show Urban Rush, HGTV Canada’s feel good hit Makeover Wish and Entertainment Tonight Canada. During her 12 year stint on Canada’s #1 Entertainment show, this curious connector covered everything from the Oscars to the Junos, and fronted national Network specials for SURVIVOR, and History Channel’s VIKINGS. From 2015-2017 Erin co-hosted the only female fronted Survivor Podcast with legendary castaway Parvati Shallow.

This former farm girl and Chatty Cathy (believe us, she can talk :) also lends her trademark spark to live events and campaigns for BC Children’s Hospital Lottery, The BC SPCA, Whistler Tourism, Eco Fashion Week, TEDX Kelowna, Skookum Festival, Black Hills Winery, and World Vision. Behind the camera, this globetrotter and smile seeker uncovers unique hotspots around the world for Drift and Vancouver Living Magazines.

Erin resides in Vancouver with her husband and rescue pup Pickles.

The newest “dragon” to join CBC’s hit show Dragon’s Den, Lane Merrifield is one of Canada’s leading tech entrepreneurs. He is the founder of Club Penguin, the largest children’s online social network. At age 28, he sold it to Disney for $350 million, and, as their youngest executive vice president, turned it into a billion- dollar brand.

In 2012, Lane returned to his entrepreneurial roots and launched FreshGrade, a learning assessment tool that connects teachers, parents, and students to help personalize and improve learning. It’s now used in 80% of districts across Canada. Lane is also the founder of Wheelhouse, an organization that invests in and supports early-stage tech companies and entrepreneurs through mentorship, access to capital, and connections to global business networks.

Under his leadership, Lane’s teams have won dozens of awards including a Webby and the prestigious BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television) award for Club Penguin. Lane is also the recipient of an Honorary Fellows Award, Business Leader of the Year, and was named as one of the “Top 35 Executives Under 35” by The Hollywood Reporter.

Lane currently sits on the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation board and is an advisor for Dreamscape Immersive and several other startups.