Keyano Gala

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As we mark our 60th Anniversary, we invite you to step into a world of mystery, elegance and celebration at the 2025 Keyano Gala: Diamond Masquerade. With live performances, fine dining, and a gathering of community leaders, this year’s Gala will pay tribute to six decades of excellence, growth and impact.
Guests will enjoy an extraordinary night of entertainment, beginning with opener Tyler Whelan, and headlined by the legendary Canadian rock band, Trooper.
With over 900 attendees, this black-tie event promises a night filled with glamour, elegance and sparkle.

Sponsorship Opportunities 

Keyano College is excited to have Suncor as this year’s presenting partner for Keyano Gala 2025. We look forward to hosting guests on November 8, 2025 at the Syncrude Sport and Wellness Centre. The evening will include raffles, silent and live auction, delicious food and dancing.
Join the Keyano Gala 2025 as a sponsorship partner. Enjoy the positive publicity and marketing benefits for your business while making a significant and notable impact for post-secondary students in our community. We appreciate all contributions which help to enrich the lives of our student athletes, therefore, gift-in-kind donations will also be considered. Sponsorship sells out quickly, so please contact us today to reserve your preferred sponsorship.

For more information related to sponsorship opportunities please reach out to sheresee.miller@keyano.ca

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About the Event 

Date & Location

November 8, 2025

Syncrude Sport and Wellness Centre

Doors Open at 6:30 pm

Formal Program starts: 7:30 pm 

Entertainment Presented by     

Birch Mountain Enterprises, Fort McKay Group of Companies and Fort McKay First Nation

Trooper

It goes like this: millions of records, a couple dozen hits, a Juno Award (Canada's Grammy) for Band of the Year and ongoing sold-out shows across Canada. Universal Music acknowledges them as "one of Canada's top five selling bands of all time" and the Vancouver Sun has called them "Canadian rock heroes of the first order ... the best performing band in Canada".

In 2023 they were inducted into both the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Canada's Walk of Fame.

Then, as now, what makes Trooper what they are is great performances and great pop songwriting. Trooper's ten studio albums have earned multiple gold and platinum awards and their 6 X Platinum greatest hits, Hot Shots, continues to be one of Universal Music Canada's best selling catalog CDs and one of the country's most enduring party soundtracks.
It's no exaggeration to say that Trooper has become a Canadian legend. They continue to perform their huge collection of hits with the vitality and sense of humor that has served them well on their steady march through the hills and valleys of Canadian Rock and Roll.

Tyler Whelan

Raised on fiddle tunes and late night jams as a kid (thanks Mom 

and Dad!), Tyler has been bathing in the proverbial sea of music for as long as he can remember.

After years of playing drums for his father's band, he decided to step into the spotlight and start honing in on his own craft.

Through the years, Tyler has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with many talented artists such as Gretchen Wilson, Sawyer Brown, Diamond Rio and Charlie Major to name a few!

Although the stage has always been a great way to express himself, Tyler's true love with music is found within the songs themselves - within the lyrics and intertwined somewhere between a melody and the cold hard truth. Songwriting is a passion and a desire for T.W. If there's a feeling, there's a song...

DJ D-NYCE

With over 20 years in the industry, DJ D-NYCE is a master of versatility, seamlessly blending genres to create electrifying experiences. Known for his dynamic style, he spent six years captivating audiences on the 5 O’Clock Remix Show with one of Fort McMurray’s top radio station, MIX 103.7FM.

From setting the stage for global icons like T.I., Sean Paul, and Wu-Tang Clan in Fort Mac to dominating the holiday party scene and weddings with D-Nyce Entertainment, he has built a reputation for unforgettable performances. The Keyano Gala holds a special place in his heart as an event he meticulously prepares for months in advance.

This year, as the final act of the evening, DJ D-NYCE is set to take the celebration to another level. Get ready for a high-energy closing set that will leave you on your feet!

Our Reach

Keyano College remains committed to excellence in teaching and learning, industry training, and applied research through the delivery of relevant and sustainable programs and services that maximize opportunities for our students.

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Photos of Past Galas

Photos of our previous Galas can be viewed on the Keyano College Gallery.