Congratulations to our own Rosemary Landry, the City of Fort St. John Citizen of the Year. Rosemary was, for many years, the president of the Arts Council, as well as being active with the North Peace Potters’ Guild, Flying Colours Artists Association, the Federation of Canadian Artists and the Hospital Auxiliary. She has been a leader and mentor to all of us involved with the Arts Council for many years and this recognition is richly deserved.
The award itself was designed by another Arts Council board member, Ovvian, so it was a good day for the arts!
From Farm Girl to Glass Artist: Take a Chance. Believe in Yourself.
For more than two decades, Canadian glass artist Heather Konschuh has built a career around her passion for glass—and a willingness to take chances along the way. Raised on a Saskatchewan farm, Heather never could have imagined where her love of art would take her. From earning a BFA in Glass with distinction, to studying in Australia, working in studios in Canada and England, and eventually establishing her career in Vancouver, Heather has followed opportunities wherever they have led.
Today, Heather creates vibrant hand-blown and sculptural glass inspired by nature, and teaches glassblowing at Terminal City Glass Co-op. Her work has been exhibited internationally and has included remarkable opportunities, including being selected by Laureen Harper to design the G8 and G20 charger plates presented to the First Ladies in 2010. As the featured speaker at the Arts in Partnership Conference, Heather will share the stories, challenges, unexpected opportunities and lessons that have shaped her journey as an artist. At the heart of her story is a message she hopes will inspire others to pursue their own creative paths: take a chance, believe in yourself, and don’t be afraid to see where the journey takes you.
Heather will appear at the evening mixer at our Art in Partnership Conference on September 26, 2026.
THE IMPROVISERS, some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians, take on your suggestions and create spontaneous comedy sketches right before your eyes. The show is a fun, variety-filled, high-energy comedy experience with performers who have been seen on CBC’s JUST FOR LAUGHS, CTV’s COMEDY INC, NBC’s LATE FRIDAY, CBC’s WINNIPEG COMEDY FESTIVAL, CTV’s COMEDY NOW, CBC’s HALIFAX COMEDY FESTIVAL and many more.
Many of THE IMPROVISERS also perform with THE COMIC STRIPPERS, a parody comedy show that has been wowing audiences across the globe since 2011.
Roman Danylo – Roman has appeared on CTV’s Comedy Now, Comedy Inc. and Corner Gas. CBC’s Just For Laughs, The Debaters, Winnipeg, Halifax Comedy Festivals and is the creator of The Comic Strippers.
Chris Casillan – An actor and improviser based in Vancouver BC. Currently, he is touring with The Comic Strippers show, where he is an original contributor and performer. He is a two-time Canadian Comedy Awards winner with various TV credits such as NBC’s Trial & Error, Phantom Pups, Super Pups, Puppy Pep and film credits: Been Better, Actually (Short 2023), Kingsway (2018). Catch him in his new improvised musical show, TROUBADOUR, coming soon.
Peter Oldring – Peter is a multi-award-winning actor/comedian. He co-created the long-running CBC Radio Show This Is That. He’s been seen on both the big and small screen many times and is an alum of The Second City.
Andrew Barber – Andrew is a professional comedian and improviser with 20+ years of live performances in theatres and comedy clubs, including 14 years as a mainstage ensemble member at Vancouver Theatresports. His work includes years of creating viral sketch-comedy videos, music, and an array of film and television credits.
Don’t miss this chance to see some of these award-winning comedians on tour near you!
