After a lengthy blogging hiatus we are back with a new blog (one that works!) and a new season full of adventures.
Things around the shop this year have been very busy and exciting, we have seen many new and awesome products added to our line despite supply issues from China, we have added some fantastic new summertime staff to our group to help us through the busy season and for the second year in a row we have taken home top honours at the HSBC Celebration of Light in Vancouver's English Bay!
Our show entitled "Attack" narrowly beat out the Chinese team but was decided as the winner based on our original theme and innovative story-telling style of show. The following quote from Head Judge Tiko Kerr made us smile:
“In the final analysis the country that swayed my decision presented, in my mind, a new kind of fireworks experience, never seen before,” said Kerr. “The winner presented a complete narrative; a dramatic concept, executed with incomparable choreography and precision, that took the audience on an astonishing theatrical journey. This was not mere pyrotechnics to songs strung together. We feel it is the beginning of a brave and imaginative new experience in fireworks, where a tale is told in fantastic exploding abstractions.”
We took a chance this year with our show and are very happy it was well received!
Stay tuned for more frequent blog updates!
Happy Shooting,
Archangel Fireworks Team
Monday, August 18, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
archived blog - 07 Apr 2008
Summer and the CFA
The snow is melting and we are busy getting ready for the season here at the shop, some new paint and a little elbow grease goes a long way. Stop by and check out some of our new products (can you say barrages the size of a small car!?)
We have new cakes that are going to step up and take their place alongside The Menace in our staff favorites and the season is only just beginning!
We will kick off our summer hours with the addition of Thursday evenings.
Archangel Fireworks will remain open until 8pm thursdays and fridays starting on April 17th for all your fireworks needs.
Canadian Fireworks Association
"The Canadian Fireworks Association ACP (CFA/ACP) is an association focused on increasing safety and knowledge of Firework Supervisors, Pyrotechnicians and the public in a time where there is a growing demand for firework displays."
The Canadian fireworks community will come together in Winnipeg this spring for their annual convention. A tradeshow, seminars on all things pyro and displays and demos done by companies from across the country. You may even get a chance to see an amazing sight rarely seen in this country, a 16″ shell!
The last time a shell this size graced the Canadian skies was in 2002 in Ottawa.
To attend you must be a member of the CFA and if you click this fancy little link you can register right now!
The snow is melting and we are busy getting ready for the season here at the shop, some new paint and a little elbow grease goes a long way. Stop by and check out some of our new products (can you say barrages the size of a small car!?)
We have new cakes that are going to step up and take their place alongside The Menace in our staff favorites and the season is only just beginning!
We will kick off our summer hours with the addition of Thursday evenings.
Archangel Fireworks will remain open until 8pm thursdays and fridays starting on April 17th for all your fireworks needs.
Canadian Fireworks Association
"The Canadian Fireworks Association ACP (CFA/ACP) is an association focused on increasing safety and knowledge of Firework Supervisors, Pyrotechnicians and the public in a time where there is a growing demand for firework displays."
The Canadian fireworks community will come together in Winnipeg this spring for their annual convention. A tradeshow, seminars on all things pyro and displays and demos done by companies from across the country. You may even get a chance to see an amazing sight rarely seen in this country, a 16″ shell!
The last time a shell this size graced the Canadian skies was in 2002 in Ottawa.
To attend you must be a member of the CFA and if you click this fancy little link you can register right now!
archived blog - 07 Apr 2008
Meet the Crew
Archangel Fireworks Inc. is made up of five full time staff memebers and two part time staffers.
Kelly Guille - President
Kelly began his career in pyrotechnics through an unlikely venue, repackaging gummy snakes and jelly beans for discount stores with D.Y.M Enterprises. When D.Y.M got into selling fireworks Kelly got interested, he took the federal training course through the Explosives Regulatory Division at 18 and by 20 was shooting most of the shows, in his early 20’s he began importing fireworks from Spain. In 2003 Kelly bought out the fireworks division of D.Y.M, which the former owners had named Archangel Fireworks, and incorporated it. In 2004 Kelly moved Archangel Fireworks Inc. to its current location at 104 Pembina Highway. Kelly is also a board member with the Canadian Pyrotechnic Council who works to keep the pyrotechnic industry in Canada healthy without over regulation.
Sean Procter - Operations Manager
Like Jack Torrance from The Shining, Sean has always been "the caretaker" of Archangel Fireworks. What started as a part time job has become 8 years with the company as operations manager, accountant and marketing. With a background in sound engineering Sean designs many of our show soundtracks and many of our shows for that matter. He has an eye (and an ear) for detail.
Tim Langevin - Sales Representative
Tim has been shooting fireworks since 1988 and has been full time with Archangel since 2003. Heading up Archangels "Rural Division" he works from his home office in Elie Manitoba. Tim not only shoots some of Archangels largest and most complex shows he also deals with all customers and local fire departments.
Shawn Frosst - Operations Assistant
Shawn Frosst has been shooting fireworks since 2000 and has been full time with Archangel since 2004.
If you want to know anything about our equipment, ask Shawn. He is the master of the warehouse and the keeper of the magazine. Before shows Shawn lovingly packs our trucks and trailers with gear and deals with the sometimes messy re-packed trucks and trailers when we return.
Leiah Beck - Retail Sales Manager
Leiah has been shooting fireworks since 2001 and has been full time with Archangel since 2005. The one thing Leiah sucks at is writing about herself in the third person, it has taken her weeks to write these two sentences! Ask her about any of the products in the showroom however and she will dazzle you with her knowledge of all things family fireworks.
Mike Fehr - Shipper/Receiver & Retail Sales
Mike Fehr has been a fixture at the shop since 2002. Mike is a master of shipping and making descriptive sound effects. If you have ever dealt with him in the showroom you may have heard terms like "barf" or "fart" while he is describing your show to you but it always makes perfect sense!
Toby Hughes - Retail Sales
Toby Hughes is the newest addition to the Archangel Team, Toby started on with us part time in the summer of 2006 and has been support staff ever since. Toby leads an exciting life between being a bike courier, an actor and now an employee here at Archangel. He is also an apprentice fireworks supervisor.
Archangel Fireworks Inc. is made up of five full time staff memebers and two part time staffers.
Kelly Guille - President
Kelly began his career in pyrotechnics through an unlikely venue, repackaging gummy snakes and jelly beans for discount stores with D.Y.M Enterprises. When D.Y.M got into selling fireworks Kelly got interested, he took the federal training course through the Explosives Regulatory Division at 18 and by 20 was shooting most of the shows, in his early 20’s he began importing fireworks from Spain. In 2003 Kelly bought out the fireworks division of D.Y.M, which the former owners had named Archangel Fireworks, and incorporated it. In 2004 Kelly moved Archangel Fireworks Inc. to its current location at 104 Pembina Highway. Kelly is also a board member with the Canadian Pyrotechnic Council who works to keep the pyrotechnic industry in Canada healthy without over regulation.
Sean Procter - Operations Manager
Like Jack Torrance from The Shining, Sean has always been "the caretaker" of Archangel Fireworks. What started as a part time job has become 8 years with the company as operations manager, accountant and marketing. With a background in sound engineering Sean designs many of our show soundtracks and many of our shows for that matter. He has an eye (and an ear) for detail.
Tim Langevin - Sales Representative
Tim has been shooting fireworks since 1988 and has been full time with Archangel since 2003. Heading up Archangels "Rural Division" he works from his home office in Elie Manitoba. Tim not only shoots some of Archangels largest and most complex shows he also deals with all customers and local fire departments.
Shawn Frosst - Operations Assistant
Shawn Frosst has been shooting fireworks since 2000 and has been full time with Archangel since 2004.
If you want to know anything about our equipment, ask Shawn. He is the master of the warehouse and the keeper of the magazine. Before shows Shawn lovingly packs our trucks and trailers with gear and deals with the sometimes messy re-packed trucks and trailers when we return.
Leiah Beck - Retail Sales Manager
Leiah has been shooting fireworks since 2001 and has been full time with Archangel since 2005. The one thing Leiah sucks at is writing about herself in the third person, it has taken her weeks to write these two sentences! Ask her about any of the products in the showroom however and she will dazzle you with her knowledge of all things family fireworks.
Mike Fehr - Shipper/Receiver & Retail Sales
Mike Fehr has been a fixture at the shop since 2002. Mike is a master of shipping and making descriptive sound effects. If you have ever dealt with him in the showroom you may have heard terms like "barf" or "fart" while he is describing your show to you but it always makes perfect sense!
Toby Hughes - Retail Sales
Toby Hughes is the newest addition to the Archangel Team, Toby started on with us part time in the summer of 2006 and has been support staff ever since. Toby leads an exciting life between being a bike courier, an actor and now an employee here at Archangel. He is also an apprentice fireworks supervisor.
archived blog - 21 Feb 2008
Fun with family fireworks
a spectator brought in a couple videos from a family fireworks display we did for a wedding this summer. We always love to see your photos and videos here at the shop because we rarely get to see fireworks shows (we are too busy lighting them!). I figured I would share them with you all!
Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD7DCry1VGg
Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7q5dp_067k
All of these fireworks are available at our shop for the avarage user, you only need to be 18 years of age to purchase them. Our staff can help you put together and choreograph a show on the spot, no appointment necessary!
a spectator brought in a couple videos from a family fireworks display we did for a wedding this summer. We always love to see your photos and videos here at the shop because we rarely get to see fireworks shows (we are too busy lighting them!). I figured I would share them with you all!
Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD7DCry1VGg
Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7q5dp_067k
All of these fireworks are available at our shop for the avarage user, you only need to be 18 years of age to purchase them. Our staff can help you put together and choreograph a show on the spot, no appointment necessary!
archived blog - 15 Nov 2007
It’s beginning to look a lot like fireworks...
The temperature is dropping and we are seeing snow here and there in Winnipeg but it doesn't mean that fireworks season is over. Our store is open year round and we are starting to gear up for our second busiest season, Christmas and New Years.
The annual Santa Claus Parade ( http://www.winnipegsantaparade.com ) is this Saturday in Winnipeg followed up by a fireworks show at The Forks at 8pm to kick off the holiday season.
As we are booking more and more fireworks shows for new years eve our staff are busily planning their shows and checking them twice. A lot of work goes into the behind the scenes part of fireworks that most people never see. Hours of set up and days/weeks and even months of planning, preparing and designing fireworks shows and almost every here at the shop has some hand in the production of each show. From quotes and dealing with customers to picking the shells and equiptment to figuring out logistics it can be a difficult and time consuming process but the staff here, despite sometimes being a little sleep deprived, loves a good busy season. The satisfaction of a show enjoyed by thousands and a chance to get our hands dirty.
So the next time you are watching a fireworks show, be it a smaller show for a company bbq or a large scale display remember all the work that goes on behind the scenes and all the people who all had a hand in producing those few minutes of spectacular colour and light in the sky.
We have the coolest jobs in the world!
The temperature is dropping and we are seeing snow here and there in Winnipeg but it doesn't mean that fireworks season is over. Our store is open year round and we are starting to gear up for our second busiest season, Christmas and New Years.
The annual Santa Claus Parade ( http://www.winnipegsantaparade.com ) is this Saturday in Winnipeg followed up by a fireworks show at The Forks at 8pm to kick off the holiday season.
As we are booking more and more fireworks shows for new years eve our staff are busily planning their shows and checking them twice. A lot of work goes into the behind the scenes part of fireworks that most people never see. Hours of set up and days/weeks and even months of planning, preparing and designing fireworks shows and almost every here at the shop has some hand in the production of each show. From quotes and dealing with customers to picking the shells and equiptment to figuring out logistics it can be a difficult and time consuming process but the staff here, despite sometimes being a little sleep deprived, loves a good busy season. The satisfaction of a show enjoyed by thousands and a chance to get our hands dirty.
So the next time you are watching a fireworks show, be it a smaller show for a company bbq or a large scale display remember all the work that goes on behind the scenes and all the people who all had a hand in producing those few minutes of spectacular colour and light in the sky.
We have the coolest jobs in the world!
archived blog - 02 Oct 2007
SALE!
Halloween, Guy Fawkes Day, Diwali, New Years....
Fireworks are big part of all of these holidays so we here at the shop figured why not celebrate by having a SALE!
From October 29th to November 2nd enjoy 30% off ALL consumer fireworks in the shop.
It's a perfect time to come by and check out the huge selection and stock up just in time for the upcoming holidays (or just because!)
Did you know Archangel Fireworks carries certain movie effects that are perfect for Halloween?
Need fake blood, puss, snot, green slime or purple goop?
How about fake snow or coloured lamp oil? (change your flames purple, green or red)
We've got it!
We also rent fog machines or dry ice foggers to create a spooky atmosphere at your Halloween party. Book early so you wont miss out!
Halloween, Guy Fawkes Day, Diwali, New Years....
Fireworks are big part of all of these holidays so we here at the shop figured why not celebrate by having a SALE!
From October 29th to November 2nd enjoy 30% off ALL consumer fireworks in the shop.
It's a perfect time to come by and check out the huge selection and stock up just in time for the upcoming holidays (or just because!)
Did you know Archangel Fireworks carries certain movie effects that are perfect for Halloween?
Need fake blood, puss, snot, green slime or purple goop?
How about fake snow or coloured lamp oil? (change your flames purple, green or red)
We've got it!
We also rent fog machines or dry ice foggers to create a spooky atmosphere at your Halloween party. Book early so you wont miss out!
archived blog - 26 Sep 2007
Supervisors Weekend 2007
I just want to thank all of our many supervisors who came out this weekend to our Supervisor Weekend in Brandon Manitoba. It was a great oppourtunity for all of our supervisors to share ideas and tips and tricks with each other and just get a chance to hang out and spend time together.
We thought having 30 supervisors working together side by side might get a little hairy at times but the team worked extremely smoothly together and in no time at all we reproduced a scaled back version of part of our competition show from Sherbrooke Quebec which we called 'Mini-Attaque".
So thanks again to the team and to Noel for taking this video, here is a small clip of the show we put on in Brandon on Saturday, and to any fireworks spectators who got a surprise show, we hope you enjoyed it!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVlV9PaLq3s
I just want to thank all of our many supervisors who came out this weekend to our Supervisor Weekend in Brandon Manitoba. It was a great oppourtunity for all of our supervisors to share ideas and tips and tricks with each other and just get a chance to hang out and spend time together.
We thought having 30 supervisors working together side by side might get a little hairy at times but the team worked extremely smoothly together and in no time at all we reproduced a scaled back version of part of our competition show from Sherbrooke Quebec which we called 'Mini-Attaque".
So thanks again to the team and to Noel for taking this video, here is a small clip of the show we put on in Brandon on Saturday, and to any fireworks spectators who got a surprise show, we hope you enjoyed it!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVlV9PaLq3s
archived blog - 26 Sep 2007
Pyro and Display Fireworks Courses
Around this time of year I start my usual collection of names of people who are interested in taking the Explosives Regulatory Division courses on Pyrotechnics and Display Fireworks.
The courses are just one day each and involve classroom and hands on as well as a written test. After taking the course you will become an assistant/apprentice. Typically the course happens just once a year in the spring but if we get enough people we may be able to have a winter course as well.
For more information or to add your name to the list for these courses please call Leiah at
943-3332 or 888-868-9329
Around this time of year I start my usual collection of names of people who are interested in taking the Explosives Regulatory Division courses on Pyrotechnics and Display Fireworks.
The courses are just one day each and involve classroom and hands on as well as a written test. After taking the course you will become an assistant/apprentice. Typically the course happens just once a year in the spring but if we get enough people we may be able to have a winter course as well.
For more information or to add your name to the list for these courses please call Leiah at
943-3332 or 888-868-9329
archived blog - 12 Sep 2007
Archangel Fireworks Photography Contest 2007
Our first ever photography contest has come to a close for the 2007 year. Participants had the entire summer to take in some of Archangel Fireworks many displays throughout the province/country and submit their photographs for a chance to win fireworks.
Unfortunately none of our fabulous prizes could be given away as no entries were received. We hope that everyone had many oppourtunities to enjoy our fireworks shows and got lots of practice should we have another photo contest next summer!
We are always excited to see photos or videos of our shows so please feel free to share them with the staff here. It gives us a whole new perspective on how our shows look (we only see them from directly underneath!)
The Archangel Team
Our first ever photography contest has come to a close for the 2007 year. Participants had the entire summer to take in some of Archangel Fireworks many displays throughout the province/country and submit their photographs for a chance to win fireworks.
Unfortunately none of our fabulous prizes could be given away as no entries were received. We hope that everyone had many oppourtunities to enjoy our fireworks shows and got lots of practice should we have another photo contest next summer!
We are always excited to see photos or videos of our shows so please feel free to share them with the staff here. It gives us a whole new perspective on how our shows look (we only see them from directly underneath!)
The Archangel Team
archived blog - 27 Aug 2007
A cool breeze is blowing
Fall is on it's way, the nights are getting colder and the days are getting shorter but the fireworks season is far from over. We still have lots of shows coming up and lots of projects on the go. One of our guys is still out assisting with the shows at Globalfest in Calgary, back at the shop we are winding down from a busy summer of fireworks shows and competitions. Fall and winter give us a great opportunity to get our shop back in order and take care of all kinds of projects to help us get organized for New Years Eve and then the upcoming summer.
Our first fireworks photography contest is still going on, all you photographers out there have until just after the September long weekend to get your photos in for judging. If you haven't yet made it out to any shows to snap some photos there is still time. This week we have the Goldeyes happening on Tuesday August 28th for their fan appreciation day which is usually the largest Goldeyes show and will be a great photo op!
We have a nice shipment of fireworks arriving any minute now so come on down to the shop to pick up some fireworks for the September long weekend, I recommend the Diablo!
Fall is on it's way, the nights are getting colder and the days are getting shorter but the fireworks season is far from over. We still have lots of shows coming up and lots of projects on the go. One of our guys is still out assisting with the shows at Globalfest in Calgary, back at the shop we are winding down from a busy summer of fireworks shows and competitions. Fall and winter give us a great opportunity to get our shop back in order and take care of all kinds of projects to help us get organized for New Years Eve and then the upcoming summer.
Our first fireworks photography contest is still going on, all you photographers out there have until just after the September long weekend to get your photos in for judging. If you haven't yet made it out to any shows to snap some photos there is still time. This week we have the Goldeyes happening on Tuesday August 28th for their fan appreciation day which is usually the largest Goldeyes show and will be a great photo op!
We have a nice shipment of fireworks arriving any minute now so come on down to the shop to pick up some fireworks for the September long weekend, I recommend the Diablo!
archived blog - 10 Aug 2007
We Won!
The beautiful trophy now sits in our showroom and the staff here is absolutely buzzing with excitement after a unanimous decision for Archangel Fireworks - Team Canada on Saturday night. It's a wonderful feeling to know that so many people enjoyed our show in Vancouver's HSBC Celebration of Light, as we came into the competition as the underdogs. It was a great honour to be competing against Spain and China, world leaders in pyrotechnics.
We want to thank everybody who made this possible. Everyone who lent their support and well wishes, friends and family, suppliers and the Canadian fireworks industry. Last but not least, the staff who put in long hours at the shop in preparation for this event.
Here are links to some photos and articles to do with our participation in the 2007 HSBC Celebration of Light:
This guy has absolutely amazing photographs of all of the shows-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/david_p_z_888/
Winnipeg Sun article after the win-
http://www.winnipegsun.com/News/Winnipeg/2007/08/06/4397067-sun.html
Vancouver Sun main page for their fireworks coverage -
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/features/fireworks/index.html
Spectator videos found on www.youtube.com, Part 1, 2 & 3 of our show on Saturday July 28th 2007 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_3hbpok9NI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mrSkFp523o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOrrBlQxGIA
The Archangel Fireworks Crew
The beautiful trophy now sits in our showroom and the staff here is absolutely buzzing with excitement after a unanimous decision for Archangel Fireworks - Team Canada on Saturday night. It's a wonderful feeling to know that so many people enjoyed our show in Vancouver's HSBC Celebration of Light, as we came into the competition as the underdogs. It was a great honour to be competing against Spain and China, world leaders in pyrotechnics.
We want to thank everybody who made this possible. Everyone who lent their support and well wishes, friends and family, suppliers and the Canadian fireworks industry. Last but not least, the staff who put in long hours at the shop in preparation for this event.
Here are links to some photos and articles to do with our participation in the 2007 HSBC Celebration of Light:
This guy has absolutely amazing photographs of all of the shows-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/david_p_z_888/
Winnipeg Sun article after the win-
http://www.winnipegsun.com/News/Winnipeg/2007/08/06/4397067-sun.html
Vancouver Sun main page for their fireworks coverage -
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/features/fireworks/index.html
Spectator videos found on www.youtube.com, Part 1, 2 & 3 of our show on Saturday July 28th 2007 -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_3hbpok9NI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mrSkFp523o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOrrBlQxGIA
The Archangel Fireworks Crew
archived blog - 03 Aug 2007
The voter results are in!
The staff here at Archangel Fireworks are anxiously awaiting tommorrows' closing ceremonies and finale shows to find out who wins the 2007 Celebration of Lights in Vancouver. If we know one thing though it is that we have pleased the people!
Votes are in from the 7th judge - the people. The public was able to text in to vote on each of the shows and give them a score out of 10 and the results are in:
China - 75%
Spain - 76%
Canada - 91%
It is a wonderful feeling to know we touched so many people with our show!
awaiting final results,The Archangel Fireworks Crew
The staff here at Archangel Fireworks are anxiously awaiting tommorrows' closing ceremonies and finale shows to find out who wins the 2007 Celebration of Lights in Vancouver. If we know one thing though it is that we have pleased the people!
Votes are in from the 7th judge - the people. The public was able to text in to vote on each of the shows and give them a score out of 10 and the results are in:
China - 75%
Spain - 76%
Canada - 91%
It is a wonderful feeling to know we touched so many people with our show!
awaiting final results,The Archangel Fireworks Crew
archived blog - 30 Jul 2007
Archangel Fireworks impresses Vancouver and the World!
On Saturday night Archangel Fireworks shot their first international pyromusical competition, HSBC Celebration of Light in Vancouver B.C. to a crowd of hundreds of thousands of people.
All the long hours our dedicated staff have put in over the past months has paid off, the show was a success!
Archangel Fireworks took their place among world fireworks leaders Spain and China and showed just what a small Manitoba Company can accomplish.
Only a day after the show and we are proudly reading wonderful reviews from newspaper articles to blogs from happy fireworks fans!
from the blog http://www.thefrymanlife.com/:
"…It was the turn for Canada to do their best at the show, and wow, I was really glad I was able to get to see it because it was incredible. It will be very difficult to beat this one; the fireworks were colorful, the sincronization with the background music was perfect and there were some fireworks that I had never seen in my life: they were full of colors, and as they fell they looked like small stars, I can't really describe it but it was something just amazing."
From Kirk LaPointes' Column in the Vancouver Sun titled "The Show":
"…Surprise, surprise. A newish Canadian company knocked the socks off the crowd Saturday at the HSBC Celebration of Light, and the warm reception was not merely a matter of rooting for the home team. Even though it is pitted against more experienced teams from Spain and China, the Canadian contingent gave a superlative performance…"
and from the www.canada.com article titled "Canada puts on strong show" written by John Colebourn of The Province:
"…In a dazzling display of lights, Archangel Fireworks Inc. from Manitoba showed they were serious in their first major international fireworks competition.
Those watching the show said the unique pyrotechnical display set to tunes by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Duke Ellington and Nat King Cole could be a winner with the judges in the three nights of competition…"
New links to videos and photos are popping up left, right and centre and the staff is thrilled to see them ( especially those of us who couldnt be there to see the actual show ) so feel free to post your links in the comment section or email them to leiah@archangelfireworks.com.
Remember, photos from Vancouver can also be entered in our photo contest for your chance to win a fireworks package!
On Saturday night Archangel Fireworks shot their first international pyromusical competition, HSBC Celebration of Light in Vancouver B.C. to a crowd of hundreds of thousands of people.
All the long hours our dedicated staff have put in over the past months has paid off, the show was a success!
Archangel Fireworks took their place among world fireworks leaders Spain and China and showed just what a small Manitoba Company can accomplish.
Only a day after the show and we are proudly reading wonderful reviews from newspaper articles to blogs from happy fireworks fans!
from the blog http://www.thefrymanlife.com/:
"…It was the turn for Canada to do their best at the show, and wow, I was really glad I was able to get to see it because it was incredible. It will be very difficult to beat this one; the fireworks were colorful, the sincronization with the background music was perfect and there were some fireworks that I had never seen in my life: they were full of colors, and as they fell they looked like small stars, I can't really describe it but it was something just amazing."
From Kirk LaPointes' Column in the Vancouver Sun titled "The Show":
"…Surprise, surprise. A newish Canadian company knocked the socks off the crowd Saturday at the HSBC Celebration of Light, and the warm reception was not merely a matter of rooting for the home team. Even though it is pitted against more experienced teams from Spain and China, the Canadian contingent gave a superlative performance…"
and from the www.canada.com article titled "Canada puts on strong show" written by John Colebourn of The Province:
"…In a dazzling display of lights, Archangel Fireworks Inc. from Manitoba showed they were serious in their first major international fireworks competition.
Those watching the show said the unique pyrotechnical display set to tunes by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Duke Ellington and Nat King Cole could be a winner with the judges in the three nights of competition…"
New links to videos and photos are popping up left, right and centre and the staff is thrilled to see them ( especially those of us who couldnt be there to see the actual show ) so feel free to post your links in the comment section or email them to leiah@archangelfireworks.com.
Remember, photos from Vancouver can also be entered in our photo contest for your chance to win a fireworks package!
archived blog - 18 Jul 2007
Hello everyone!
Just giving everyone a heads up on some of our upcoming shows.This coming weekend (July 20th/21st)We have Oak Lake Manitoba on FridayAnd Hamiota Manitoba's 125th Celebration on SaturdayOn July 25th we have The Goldeyes and as always we do the touchdown cannon at the Blue Bombers.On July 28th we are at Winnipeg Beach as well as shooting our competition show at Vancouvers Celebration of Lights.
That brings us right up to the long weekend which is a busy one as always!
On Saturday we are shooting:
Elkhorn Manitoba
Gimli Icelandic Festival
Folklorama Kickoff Party at the Forks
and Tall Timber Lodge
Sunday:Kenoras Harbourfest
So come out and enjoy one of our many upcoming shows!
Just giving everyone a heads up on some of our upcoming shows.This coming weekend (July 20th/21st)We have Oak Lake Manitoba on FridayAnd Hamiota Manitoba's 125th Celebration on SaturdayOn July 25th we have The Goldeyes and as always we do the touchdown cannon at the Blue Bombers.On July 28th we are at Winnipeg Beach as well as shooting our competition show at Vancouvers Celebration of Lights.
That brings us right up to the long weekend which is a busy one as always!
On Saturday we are shooting:
Elkhorn Manitoba
Gimli Icelandic Festival
Folklorama Kickoff Party at the Forks
and Tall Timber Lodge
Sunday:Kenoras Harbourfest
So come out and enjoy one of our many upcoming shows!
archived blog - 04 Jul 2007
Superbigexcitingwonderful Announcements!
Last week on Breakfast Television we announced that the Archangel Fireworks team will be competing the the national fireworks competition in Sherbrooke Quebec, Les Grands Feux Telus at La Fete du Lac des Nations. This alone is a very exciting thing for us here at the shop, being the first ever Manitoba company to compete at this event. We are extremely excited to announce that not only will we be competing nationally in Sherbrooke, with another first for any Manitoba company, Archangel Fireworks Inc. will be representing Canada at this years Celebration of Lights international fireworks competition in Vancouver!Our show in Sherbrooke is happening on Weds. July 11th.Our show in Vancouver will be happening on Sat. July 28thWe are thrilled to have been asked to participate in both these events and hope you all enjoy the shows we have put together for them.
Please stop by the shop and wish our team good luck in these competitions!
Last week on Breakfast Television we announced that the Archangel Fireworks team will be competing the the national fireworks competition in Sherbrooke Quebec, Les Grands Feux Telus at La Fete du Lac des Nations. This alone is a very exciting thing for us here at the shop, being the first ever Manitoba company to compete at this event. We are extremely excited to announce that not only will we be competing nationally in Sherbrooke, with another first for any Manitoba company, Archangel Fireworks Inc. will be representing Canada at this years Celebration of Lights international fireworks competition in Vancouver!Our show in Sherbrooke is happening on Weds. July 11th.Our show in Vancouver will be happening on Sat. July 28thWe are thrilled to have been asked to participate in both these events and hope you all enjoy the shows we have put together for them.
Please stop by the shop and wish our team good luck in these competitions!
archived blog - 30 Jun 2007
HAPPY CANADA DAY!
Well its been an exciting build up to Canada day and the staff have all been putting in many many extra hours of work to get ready for it. We are down to the wire now, today (June 30th) the showroom is open for business from 9am -9pm and we have TONS of new stock being delivered as we speak so come down and get it while its hot because we are CLOSED July 1st and 2nd for all of our large displays throughout Manitoba and Western Ontario. Some of our shows your should check out should you be in the area are:
-The Forks
-Portage La Prairie
-Kenora
-Minaki
-Gimli
-Moose Lake
-Norway House
-Nelson House
-Thompson
-Selkirk
& Lac Du Bonnet
(Which are shot by the local fire departments but designed by us!).....and more!
Hope to see you in our shop for some Canada Day fireworks and also at some of our shows tomorrow night!
(Remember its a good opportunity to take some photos for the photo contest)
HAPPY CANADA DAY!
Well its been an exciting build up to Canada day and the staff have all been putting in many many extra hours of work to get ready for it. We are down to the wire now, today (June 30th) the showroom is open for business from 9am -9pm and we have TONS of new stock being delivered as we speak so come down and get it while its hot because we are CLOSED July 1st and 2nd for all of our large displays throughout Manitoba and Western Ontario. Some of our shows your should check out should you be in the area are:
-The Forks
-Portage La Prairie
-Kenora
-Minaki
-Gimli
-Moose Lake
-Norway House
-Nelson House
-Thompson
-Selkirk
& Lac Du Bonnet
(Which are shot by the local fire departments but designed by us!).....and more!
Hope to see you in our shop for some Canada Day fireworks and also at some of our shows tomorrow night!
(Remember its a good opportunity to take some photos for the photo contest)
HAPPY CANADA DAY!
archived blog - 28 May 2007
Archangel Fireworks Photography Contest 2007
Ok all you photographers out there, taking pictures of fireworks can be a daunting task but it can also be a lot of fun and a good way to challenge your photography skills. This summer we will be holding our first ever photography contest. Throughout the summer Archangel Fireworks shoots many shows all across Manitoba and in Western Ontario which means lots of oppourtunities to take photos of fireworks. Send us your prettiest, most creative or if you are new at photographing fireworks, your first attempt!
First prize will receive a Proud Canadian ($150.00 fireworks package)
Second prize will receive a Rock and Roll ($80.00 fireworks package)
Third prize will receive a Body Slam ($40.00 fireworks package)
Contest closes Tuesday, September 4th, 2007. Winners will be announced on September 10th, 2007.Rules and Regulations:1. Photos must be digitally submitted no later then 11:59pm Tuesday September 4th 2007 to leiah@archangelfireworks.com with the subject line "Archangel Fireworks Photography Contest 2007". All files must be .jpeg format and no smaller then 4x6 and 200 dpi. All submissions must include submitters name, phone number, email address and the show Location, event and date. (Only shows shot by Archangel Fireworks will be considered)
2. To be considered in this contest, all submissions must be original, unpublished photographs taken at fireworks shows shot by Archangel Fireworks Inc. By submitting your entry, the contestant grants Archangel Fireworks Inc. the unrestricted and exclusive rights to use the photograph(s) for any purpose. This includes but is not limited to, publishing your photograph(s) in print or electronic form for promotional purposes without further compensation, and the right to use the photographers name as a credit along with the photograph. The photographer must own all rights to any photographs entered in this contest. It is the responsibility of the contestant to ensure that publication of this photograph(s) raises no legal claims. Accordingly, you hereby agree to compensate Archangel Fireworks Inc. fully regarding any claims arising out of the use of your photograph(s). Photograph(s) previously published in full or in part in any other publications, contests ect, will be disqualified.
3. Contestants may submit multiple entries from either the same show or different shows but they must all be labelled with the show location, event and date.
4. Winners names and their winning photographs will be announced on www.archangelfireworks.com once the constest closes and winners are chosen. Winners will also be notified via email.
5. All prizes must be accepted as awarded, and are not convertible to cash. Because the prizes are fireworks you must be 18 to accept your prize. Archangel Fireworks Inc. will accept prizes from submitters under the age of 18 but prizes must be claimed by a parent or legal guardian.
6. A panel of judges with knowledge in both fireworks and photography will judge eligible entries. Desicions of the contest judges are final.
With all of that said, dust off your cameras, check out this linkon fireworks photography tips and keep checking back with us for all of our upcoming shows. Most of all, HAVE FUN!
Ok all you photographers out there, taking pictures of fireworks can be a daunting task but it can also be a lot of fun and a good way to challenge your photography skills. This summer we will be holding our first ever photography contest. Throughout the summer Archangel Fireworks shoots many shows all across Manitoba and in Western Ontario which means lots of oppourtunities to take photos of fireworks. Send us your prettiest, most creative or if you are new at photographing fireworks, your first attempt!
First prize will receive a Proud Canadian ($150.00 fireworks package)
Second prize will receive a Rock and Roll ($80.00 fireworks package)
Third prize will receive a Body Slam ($40.00 fireworks package)
Contest closes Tuesday, September 4th, 2007. Winners will be announced on September 10th, 2007.Rules and Regulations:1. Photos must be digitally submitted no later then 11:59pm Tuesday September 4th 2007 to leiah@archangelfireworks.com with the subject line "Archangel Fireworks Photography Contest 2007". All files must be .jpeg format and no smaller then 4x6 and 200 dpi. All submissions must include submitters name, phone number, email address and the show Location, event and date. (Only shows shot by Archangel Fireworks will be considered)
2. To be considered in this contest, all submissions must be original, unpublished photographs taken at fireworks shows shot by Archangel Fireworks Inc. By submitting your entry, the contestant grants Archangel Fireworks Inc. the unrestricted and exclusive rights to use the photograph(s) for any purpose. This includes but is not limited to, publishing your photograph(s) in print or electronic form for promotional purposes without further compensation, and the right to use the photographers name as a credit along with the photograph. The photographer must own all rights to any photographs entered in this contest. It is the responsibility of the contestant to ensure that publication of this photograph(s) raises no legal claims. Accordingly, you hereby agree to compensate Archangel Fireworks Inc. fully regarding any claims arising out of the use of your photograph(s). Photograph(s) previously published in full or in part in any other publications, contests ect, will be disqualified.
3. Contestants may submit multiple entries from either the same show or different shows but they must all be labelled with the show location, event and date.
4. Winners names and their winning photographs will be announced on www.archangelfireworks.com once the constest closes and winners are chosen. Winners will also be notified via email.
5. All prizes must be accepted as awarded, and are not convertible to cash. Because the prizes are fireworks you must be 18 to accept your prize. Archangel Fireworks Inc. will accept prizes from submitters under the age of 18 but prizes must be claimed by a parent or legal guardian.
6. A panel of judges with knowledge in both fireworks and photography will judge eligible entries. Desicions of the contest judges are final.
With all of that said, dust off your cameras, check out this linkon fireworks photography tips and keep checking back with us for all of our upcoming shows. Most of all, HAVE FUN!
archived blog - 24 May 2007
I probably should have done this update before the May long weekend but things have been so busy here it slipped my mind. Despite the weather being not-so-hot on the May long weekend our shows went off without a hitch. On Saturday we had the annual Buffalo BBQ and Sunday night we had the Asian Festival at The Forks (luckily the rain cleared up moments before firing!).
Some of the shows we have coming up in the next couple weeks are as follows:
Friday May 25th:-the first Winnipeg Goldeyes game (with fireworks) of the season-St. Rita Manitoba
Friday June 1st:-Valley Gardens Community Club fireworks
Wednsday June 6th:-Winnipeg Goldeyes
Friday June 8th:-Niverville Fair in Niverville Manitoba-Childrens Festival at the Scotia stage at The Forks
With a few weddings scattered here and there in betweenSo look for our crew at an event near you!
I will be updating again soon with some VERY exciting Archangel Fireworks information so stay tuned.
Some of the shows we have coming up in the next couple weeks are as follows:
Friday May 25th:-the first Winnipeg Goldeyes game (with fireworks) of the season-St. Rita Manitoba
Friday June 1st:-Valley Gardens Community Club fireworks
Wednsday June 6th:-Winnipeg Goldeyes
Friday June 8th:-Niverville Fair in Niverville Manitoba-Childrens Festival at the Scotia stage at The Forks
With a few weddings scattered here and there in betweenSo look for our crew at an event near you!
I will be updating again soon with some VERY exciting Archangel Fireworks information so stay tuned.
archived blog - 02 May 2007
Spring is sprung...
And the fireworks are here!
Archangel is receiving DAILY shipments of fireworks and gearing up for the first major long weekend of the summer.
We also have two brand new products available for the summer season that we are very excited about. For those of you fireworks aficionados out there who dream of being able to remotely fire your own fireworks shows and create synchronized effects the Predator firing system is for you, it allows up to 15 shots to be fired remotely so you can actually see your show with the rest of your audience. We will also be carrying Mystical Fire, which is a great addition to any bonfire or camping trip. One pack will turn your flames bright beautiful colours!
We have also added some new staff for the summer so come visit us and help welcome (and help us train) them, not to mention check out our some of the awesome new summer products.
And the fireworks are here!
Archangel is receiving DAILY shipments of fireworks and gearing up for the first major long weekend of the summer.
We also have two brand new products available for the summer season that we are very excited about. For those of you fireworks aficionados out there who dream of being able to remotely fire your own fireworks shows and create synchronized effects the Predator firing system is for you, it allows up to 15 shots to be fired remotely so you can actually see your show with the rest of your audience. We will also be carrying Mystical Fire, which is a great addition to any bonfire or camping trip. One pack will turn your flames bright beautiful colours!
We have also added some new staff for the summer so come visit us and help welcome (and help us train) them, not to mention check out our some of the awesome new summer products.
archived blog - 19 Apr 2007
Support Canadian Fireworks!
Special interests are trying to eliminate fireworks sales in certain municipalities in the Vancouver Lower Mainland and in certain municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area. They are using some city Councillors and Fire Department Officials to aid them in their push to eliminate the sale of Fireworks.http://www.supportcanadianfireworks.com/
If it happens there it can happen everywhere.
Please sign this petition in the support of fireworks in Canada.
Special interests are trying to eliminate fireworks sales in certain municipalities in the Vancouver Lower Mainland and in certain municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area. They are using some city Councillors and Fire Department Officials to aid them in their push to eliminate the sale of Fireworks.http://www.supportcanadianfireworks.com/
If it happens there it can happen everywhere.
Please sign this petition in the support of fireworks in Canada.
archived blog - 27 Mar 2007
Blogs 'R' Us
We've got a new blog attached to our website now too, http://www.archangelfireworks.com/index.phpNow people can easily keep up to date with whats going on around Archangel!Leave a message and let us know what you think about the new website and blog!
We've got a new blog attached to our website now too, http://www.archangelfireworks.com/index.phpNow people can easily keep up to date with whats going on around Archangel!Leave a message and let us know what you think about the new website and blog!
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Course Start Times
For all of you interested in taking the Display Fireworks or Pyro course please note that the start times have changed!Display Fireworks Course: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Pyrotechnics and Special Effects Course: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Hope to see you there!
For all of you interested in taking the Display Fireworks or Pyro course please note that the start times have changed!Display Fireworks Course: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Pyrotechnics and Special Effects Course: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Hope to see you there!
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Interested in becomming a commercial display fireworks or pyrotechnics special effects apprentice?
The annual Display Fireworks and Pyrotechnics courses put on by the Explosives Regulatory Division of Canada are just around the corner!The Pyrotechnics course will be held on Monday April 30th starting at 9am sharp at the R.M of Cartier Fire Hall in Elie Manitoba.
This course begins with a half day in the classroom learning about pyrotechnic laws and safety. The first portion of the class is concluded with a small exam. The second half of the day will be a demonstration of actual pyrotechnic effects. After completing this course you will hold either a Theatrical or Assistant Pyrotechnician card.
The Display Fireworks course will be held on Tuesday May 1st starting at 9am sharp at the Elie Vetrans Hall in Elie Manitoba. Just like the Pyro course this course is a half day in class with exam and a half day with demo and hands on learning (It may be cold so please remember to dress appropriately, the demo and hands on is a manditory part of the day). Upon the completion and passing of this course you will hold an Apprentice certification.The courses cost $100 dollars each which will pay for your assistant or apprentice card until the next renewal date(1 year for pyro and 5 years for display), you will also need two passport photos as well as your payment for the course to submit with your registration form.Registration forms are available online on the Explosives Regulatory Division website.
This course is open to anyone 18 years of age or older, male or female!And remember, if you are interested in apprenticing under one of our fine supervisors here at Archangel Fireworks then please do get in contact with us before the busy season so we can include you in our list of apprentices!
The annual Display Fireworks and Pyrotechnics courses put on by the Explosives Regulatory Division of Canada are just around the corner!The Pyrotechnics course will be held on Monday April 30th starting at 9am sharp at the R.M of Cartier Fire Hall in Elie Manitoba.
This course begins with a half day in the classroom learning about pyrotechnic laws and safety. The first portion of the class is concluded with a small exam. The second half of the day will be a demonstration of actual pyrotechnic effects. After completing this course you will hold either a Theatrical or Assistant Pyrotechnician card.
The Display Fireworks course will be held on Tuesday May 1st starting at 9am sharp at the Elie Vetrans Hall in Elie Manitoba. Just like the Pyro course this course is a half day in class with exam and a half day with demo and hands on learning (It may be cold so please remember to dress appropriately, the demo and hands on is a manditory part of the day). Upon the completion and passing of this course you will hold an Apprentice certification.The courses cost $100 dollars each which will pay for your assistant or apprentice card until the next renewal date(1 year for pyro and 5 years for display), you will also need two passport photos as well as your payment for the course to submit with your registration form.Registration forms are available online on the Explosives Regulatory Division website.
This course is open to anyone 18 years of age or older, male or female!And remember, if you are interested in apprenticing under one of our fine supervisors here at Archangel Fireworks then please do get in contact with us before the busy season so we can include you in our list of apprentices!
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www.archangelfireworks.com is here!!
We almost lost our minds but we made it. After lots of hard work getting everything all ready our new website/webstore has launched!!You can read about our company and the services we offer as well as a history on fireworks and the most exciting feature is the brand new webstore. Offering the same awesome selection you can find in the shop you can now buy fireworks from the comfort of your own home from anywhere in Canada!If you do happen to be around confusion corner be sure to stop in to the store and pick up a flyer with a code good for a 10% discount on your first web order AND Archangel Fireworks will be giving away $100 dollars worth of fireworks EVERY MONTH.You read right folks! FREE FIREWORKS!!But remember, you have to be registered on the new website to be entered!
Let us know what you think of the new www.archangelfireworks.com
We almost lost our minds but we made it. After lots of hard work getting everything all ready our new website/webstore has launched!!You can read about our company and the services we offer as well as a history on fireworks and the most exciting feature is the brand new webstore. Offering the same awesome selection you can find in the shop you can now buy fireworks from the comfort of your own home from anywhere in Canada!If you do happen to be around confusion corner be sure to stop in to the store and pick up a flyer with a code good for a 10% discount on your first web order AND Archangel Fireworks will be giving away $100 dollars worth of fireworks EVERY MONTH.You read right folks! FREE FIREWORKS!!But remember, you have to be registered on the new website to be entered!
Let us know what you think of the new www.archangelfireworks.com
Feb. Upcoming shows!!
Yes, there ARE fireworks shows that happen in February!!
Even when it is painfully cold for the staff sometimes, but you just can't beat the way the fireworks reflect off the snow (check out the photo from Winnipeg Beach from last February in the pictures section to see what I am talking about)So here are a few of the shows we have coming up.For all you voyageurs out there we will be doing a pyro display for this years Festival du Voyageur on Friday February the 9th.On February 10th we have a show happening at Tuxedo Community Centre.From Feb. 23rd to the 25th we will be at the MTS Centre helping out with Monster Jam.And on the 28th we will be doing a show off the foot bridge at The Forks for the NSI Snow Screen event.Hope to see you there!
Yes, there ARE fireworks shows that happen in February!!
Even when it is painfully cold for the staff sometimes, but you just can't beat the way the fireworks reflect off the snow (check out the photo from Winnipeg Beach from last February in the pictures section to see what I am talking about)So here are a few of the shows we have coming up.For all you voyageurs out there we will be doing a pyro display for this years Festival du Voyageur on Friday February the 9th.On February 10th we have a show happening at Tuxedo Community Centre.From Feb. 23rd to the 25th we will be at the MTS Centre helping out with Monster Jam.And on the 28th we will be doing a show off the foot bridge at The Forks for the NSI Snow Screen event.Hope to see you there!
First Entry
Welcome to Archangel Firework's new blog!
Follow us at Archangel Fireworks through a busy year by keeping up to date with whats going on in our world of fireworks. we will be keeping you up to date on upcoming shows and events that we will be a part of as well as putting up photos and video of our work. You can also find us on the web at http://www.archangelfireworks.com where you will be able to check out new products and purchase fireworks online, we are hoping to launch our new site very soon!
Welcome to Archangel Firework's new blog!
Follow us at Archangel Fireworks through a busy year by keeping up to date with whats going on in our world of fireworks. we will be keeping you up to date on upcoming shows and events that we will be a part of as well as putting up photos and video of our work. You can also find us on the web at http://www.archangelfireworks.com where you will be able to check out new products and purchase fireworks online, we are hoping to launch our new site very soon!
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