On October 1, 2023, Alberta Gold had an “affair to remember”.

Hey, Sweet Adelines enthusiasts! If you've been jamming with Sweet Adelines International for five years or more, the International Judging Program (IJP) could be your next big move. It's a chance to take your involvement to the next level and make a real impact within this awesome community.

Trailblazing is not for the faint of heart. Lisa, always fearless, not only blazes the trail but sprinkles gasoline on it and throws the match.

After a hiatus of two years due to the pandemic and not being able to meet in person as a region, I was so thrilled last spring to finally be able to award the second Cammi MacKinlay Leadership Excellence Award in person to the one and only Marcia Pinvidic!

Over 40 years, Prairie Gold achieved 30 regional awards, including receiving 8-1st place Small Chorus awards and 2 -1st place Mid-size Chorus awards. They have also received the award for Most Improved chorus twice.

Have you heard? Harmony College Northwest is just around the corner, so don't miss your chance to register for one of the best weekends of barbershop education around.

Everything is Relative was the name for the Family Chorus that came together and sang during the Region 26 Contest weekend in Saskatoon (April 27-30, 2023). And it was at this conference I found out how aptly named the Family Chorus was! 

Hearing loss – something that isn’t usually talked about in ‘singing circles’. 

This article is a tribute to my first chorus – Prairie Gold - and a reflection of my years in Regina with this amazing SAI chorus. 

A couple of years ago, a message came across my computer about an “Arranger’s Course” that was being offered by Region 26. It was called the Arranger’s Certification Program.  I had no clue as to what this was about!

What do you call a mash up between an Afterglow for SA and BHS barbershoppers and a one-day Harmony Platoon?

Lions Gate Chorus was thrilled to learn that our beloved director Sandy Marron would receive the prestigious Dr Paul Tamblyn Music Educator Award in the earlier part of this year.

It exceeded all our expectations by creating a new kind of experience – one that was magic, where creativity exploded, where bonds between Region 26 members were reinforced, and where the feeling of community was strengthened.

Congratulations to all involved in the production of an amazing weekend of friendship and song. Region 26 has much to be proud of, and many people to thank!

Congratulations to Joey Minshall on receiving the ACE Award for 2021. Joey is truly the epitome of all that the award represents. She has been an inspiration in Region 26 for many years. As a director, an arranger and a coach she has spread the love of barbershop and her amazing arrangements around the world. Search Joey’s name on Google and it is apparent how far her influence has spread.

Yvette was a genuinely caring and compassionate person who loved and gave so much to her family, her chorus, her friends, and all of God’s creatures. We’re glad we laughed, and loved, and sang (oh how we sang) together.

The RMT and Region 26 are thrilled to congratulate our very own Joey Minshall on being advanced to Master Music Arranger, the highest designation possible in the Arranger Certification Program of Sweet Adelines International.

The newly named 2021 Carol Poole Spirit of 26 award is available to each chorus annually to recognize a marvelous member! Once you have presented your chorus Spirit award to your exceptional Sweet Adeline we invite you to forward your nomination form, the award recipient’s beautiful photo, and details to Kathryn Roberts our 2021 Carol Poole Spirit of 26 coordinator.

In March 2018, Mary Hager was (secretly) nominated for the Paul Tamblyn Award offered through Sing Canada Harmony.

The Region 26 Virtual RES was held October 2 - 4. It was an awesome event - well planned and well organized. We were able to learn from some of the top coaches and experts in our Sweet Adelines organization.