Mocktail Challenge
It’s back! Get ready for the 2026 Prince Albert Mocktail Challenge! In this fun and friendly competition local guest bartenders step behind the bar to mix creative mocktails and collect donations in their “tip jar” for a healthy community!
Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Prince Albert Community Alcohol Strategy Steering Committee are coming together again to celebrate connection, creativity, and community well-being. We invite you to be part of the fun.
DATE: Saturday November 14 2026
TIME: Doors open 5:00 PM. (1st bartending set starts at 5:30 PM)
LOCATION: Prince Albert Golf & Curling Centre, 900-22nd Street East (Lower Level -Thompson Room)
- No Cover Charge- Entertainment by Maxwell Music
- Big Bite Burger Buffet available 5PM to 7PM $20/person
- Signature Mocktails: Two for $15
- Alcohol Free Event- All ages welcome
Each of our 6 bartenders aims to raise $3000 to $5000 and we invite you to donate to your favorite donation “tip jar” (via CanadaHelps) to help them in the challenge. Be sure to come cheer everyone on at the live event and try their signature mocktails!
With every sip, every cheer, and every dollar raised, we move closer to a future where young people are empowered, and communities thrive through healthy choices and meaningful relationships.
Meet the Crew!
Desiree “Dez” Hesson is the owner and founder of The S2DIO, a Prince Albert training facility built around the belief that we’re always Stronger2gether. Since opening in 2018, Dez has become known for her high-energy approach to fitness, unapologetic personality, and commitment to creating an inclusive community where people are challenged to discover just how capable they really are. Dez is passionate about giving back to the community that has supported her business for the past eight years. Whether she’s coaching, fundraising, collaborating with other local businesses, or jumping behind the bar for a good cause, she brings the same philosophy: show up, give everything you’ve got, and have a hell of a lot of fun doing it. Dez is excited to bring that energy to the Mocktail Challenge—and maybe a little friendly competition too.
Tony Head is a dedicated community advocate and the City Councillor proudly representing Ward 3 in Prince Albert. A resident of the city for over 25 years, Tony has focused his public service career heavily on championing local safety initiatives, fostering cultural inclusion, and expanding recreational programming for area youth. Tony loves spending quality time with his family or giving back directly to the community, whether he is coordinating neighborhood clean-up projects or volunteering for local outreach programs. He is excited to take the mocktail challenge in proud support of family-friendly, alcohol-free community events.
Jay Wilson is a celebrated educator, researcher, and the Inaugural Principal of the University of Saskatchewan Prince Albert Campus. With over 30 years of dedicated academic and leadership experience, Jay is a passionate advocate for enhancing post-secondary student experiences and mental health supports across northern Saskatchewan. Beyond his work at the downtown campus, he collaborates closely with local leadership to build practical partnerships that actively improve the wellness, growth, and vibrancy of the city. He is proud to support the Mocktail Challenge as part of his commitment to local wellness, believing deeply in the impact that Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship has on shaping the futures of young people.
Donna Brooks is a champion for community advocacy and the long-time Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Prince Albert. Donna has dedicated her career to expanding vital community programs, tackling housing issues, and fighting for equality and inclusion across the region. She is taking the Mocktail Challenge because she is passionate about fostering a healthy community and wants to show firsthand that you can have a vibrant, high-spirited, and incredibly fun social life completely alcohol-free. Donna is fearless, focused, and fabulous! Behind the bar, she’ll be serving up the very same powerhouse energy she channels into CrossFit and playing bass with her local band, Mystery Train.
Jodi Gabrielson is a fun-loving adventurous entrepreneur and owner of Body Mechanics Salon + Spa, a thriving local business she established in Prince Albert in 2016. Dedicated to wellness both inside her salon and out in the community. Jodi is taking on the Mocktail Challenge because she supports the cause and loves saying yes to things that are a little outside the box. She says life is more fun when you step outside your comfort zone once in a while. When not working, she loves spending time with her family, traveling or just staying home and doing absolutely nothing -it’s all about balance! Jodi loves a good laugh, making memories, and not taking life too seriously.
Cody Tienkamp is the Assistant Store Manager at the Prince Albert Save-On-Foods, where he plays a vital role in overseeing daily operations and fostering a positive shopping environment for the community. Born and raised in Prince Albert, he has been with the store for six years and enjoys leading his team to support local causes like the children’s hospital and stepping up as a bartender in this year’s Mocktail Challenge. Cody wants to challenge himself to something has never tried before and is determined to stir up his mocktails -and the competition. He is a proud father of two and a devoted husband who values time with his family, and is always happiest when making people smile.
Thank you to all our mocktail bartenders and community partners!
