The Watsonairs women’s choir is tuning up for a milestone season as they begin fall rehearsals next week, looking ahead to their annual Christmas Carol Festival and a 70th anniversary celebration in the spring.

The first practice is set for Monday, Sept. 8, at 6:45 p.m. at their rehearsal space in Messiah Lutheran Church. Director Amy Robinson said the group outgrew its former location at the Margo Fournier Centre, where the layout made it difficult for singers to follow her direction during practice.

“The pillars in the old space made it difficult for everyone to see me,” Robinson explained. “We’re getting bigger, and we need more room. Messiah Lutheran was happy to have us, so that’s where we’ll be from now on.”

Founded in 1956, the Watsonairs have been a staple of Prince Albert’s cul

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