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Conklin Newsletter Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo May 2015

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CONKLIN NAKEWIN NEWS May 2015

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RMWB NOTICES

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Contact Information RMWB Notices RMWB News Community Corner Senior’s Corner Youth Zone Around the Region Education Health & Wellness Recreation Community Calendar

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Water and Garbage Services: If you are a new resident and require these services, you must complete a Utility application at your local Municipal Office. If you are moving and no longer require the services it is your responsibility to complete a Utility Termination form or you will continue to be billed. If you have any questions please feel free to contact your local Municipal office at (780) 559-2235 or you may call the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo at 1-800-973-9663 and ask for utility billing. Payment Options: The RMWB provides billing on an regular basis for utility services and on an annual basis for Taxes. Please find below your payment options;

1. In person at 9909 Franklin Avenue in Fort McMurray or at your local Municipal office.

2. Mail a cheque payable to: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo 9909 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H-2K4

3. Pay at your bank or on-line

CONTACT INFORMATION Conklin Municipal Office Conklin Municipal Office 245 Northland Drive Conklin, AB T0P-1H1 Ph: (780) 559-2235 Fax: (780) 559-2277 e-mail: [email protected]

Hours of operation Monday to Friday

8:30a.m. – 12:00 & 1:00 – 4:30p.m. Closed:

Saturday, Sunday and Stat holidays

Closed May 18, 2015

Municipal Switchboard: 1-800-973-9663 Community Contacts: Conklin School 780-559-2228 Resource office 780-559-8900 L.O.C. office 780-559-2117 CCA office 780-559-2150 Medical van 780-742-7717 Health Nurse 780-559-2011 or 780-791-6247 Conklin Corner 780-559-2008 Gas Bar 780-559-2623 Dipper Oilfield 780-559-2244 Fehr Quality Cont. 780-559-0161 Robwel 780-559-2966 RMWB Social Programming 780-714-4724 RCMP Complaints 780-788-4000 By-Law Complaints 780-788-4200 Animal Control S.P.C.A 780-743-8997 ALL EMERGENCIES 911

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Ward 4 Councillor Report

The Rural Development Committee received a presentation on the key plan and scope for rural servicing from RMWB administration. There are three work programs in place to improve rural infrastructure within the southern hamlets of Gregoire Lake Estates, Anzac, Janvier and Conklin. The nature of the services includes: Rural water and sewer servicing, all hamlets, rural road rehabilitation, all hamlets and telecommunication and wireless infrastructure (fiber Optic), all hamlets. The expected scheduling for the implementation of the services for

water and sewer and telecommunication and wireless infrastructure (fiber optic): Conklin – design and construction of new full-pressure water system, new gravity sewer system, and fiber optic, construction 2016. Some construction has moved up to 2015 to coincide with the coordination of timing on the upgrade to the water treatment plant, rural water and sewer and the Conklin multi-plex. Some construction will take place on Northland Drive, Pine Lane, Conklin Drive and Father Mercredi trail this year. Road rehabilitation will take place at the same time. Gregoire Lake Estates – design and construction of new full-pressure water system and new gravity sewer system, construction, start date July 2015, construction of fiber optic, start date June 2015. Anzac – design and construction of new full-pressure water system, new gravity sewer system, and fiber optic, construction start date 2016. Janvier – design and construction of new trickle fill water system, new low pressure sewer system and fiber optic, construction start date July 2015 In Janvier this year cold mix will be put on McDonald Avenue and the road going into the RMWB contact office. This mixture is a dust suppressant. A new playground was put in near the contact office and McDonald Avenue is the route to the waste transfer station. The elimination of the dust from the gravel roads will make it more enjoyable for the children using the playground, and the residents who live along McDonald Avenue An Alberta First Responders Radio Communication System will be built next to the contact office in Janvier. For any good deeds or concerns please e-mail [email protected] or phone 780-334-0516.

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MUNICIPAL UPDATES

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COMMUNITY CORNER HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! May 2 Sharice Atkinson Summer Quintal Keyanna Adby May 5 Chris Desjarlais Deena L’Hirondelle May 6 Tanis McCallum May 7 Louie Tremblay May 8 Tiarra Tremblay Grant Martin May 9 Vayda Tremblay May 10 Richard Martin Johnathan Ward May 11 William Martin May 12 Martha Desjarlais May 14 Monica Quintal McKenzie Bruce Shelly Richards May 15 Paul Tremblay May 17 Robert McCallum May 18 Pam Tremblay Jeffery Soosay Elizabeth Desjarlais May 20 Don Shephard May 21 Ava Boucher May 23 Lyle Whitford May 25 William Desjarlais May 27 Siouan Deranger May 28 Marjorie Adby May 30 Joshua Tremblay Dennis Quintal May 31 Peter Quintal Cory Tremblay

Wishing our wonderful granddaughter a very happy 3rd birthday on May 21st. We love you very much Princess! Love: Papa, Mama & Uncle Koda

Happy 1st Birthday Keyannah! Love: Auntie Muskwa & Girls

May the creator bless you Dear Siouan on May 27th! Love: Auntie Muskwa & girls

Wishing Tiarra a very Happy 17th birthday on May 8th , Hope you enjoy your special day! Love: Uncle Ernie, Auntie Wendy & family

If you wish to have your birthday published in the Conklin, Nakewin News Please submit in writing & deliver to the Municipal Office.

To the most beautiful, precious, loving, caring, Strong and Powerful Women I know! Happy birthday Mom, Marjorie Quintal-Adby.

Love: The Family

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May 28th Marjorie, Happy birthday from all the family, Love you my number one Daughter and loving mom. Love: Mom Birthday greeting to my grandchildren; Tabitha May 7 Abraham May 14 Monica May 14 McKenzie May 14 Mylz May 11 Kyal May 23 Siaoun May 27 Love: Cocom Alvina

Keyanah May 2 With love: Kokum To my loving great, great granddaughter Summer, Happy birthday! Love: KokumAlvina & Moshum Rene

Happy birthday to my Baby girl Summer on May 2! Love: Daddy Tim

Happy birthday to

Marjorie Adby on her

special day.

We love you: Peggy & Russell

The Conklin Community Association would

like to say THANK YOU Ingrid Jensen for

volunteering your time to complete the

Senior Citizen’s Taxes. We are proud to

have individuals such as you in our

community!

THANK YOU Horizon North Camps &

Catering for your generous donation to the

Conklin Food Cupboard!

Birthday greetings to our Mom, Kokum, Marjorie on May 28th, Hope you have a wonderful day: Love: Jo-Jo, Faye & Family

Happy birthday to our baby girl, Keyanah Scarlette Adby on May 2. Love Mom & Dad

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SENIORS CORNER

Tansi, Hello Senior’s, Seniors are encouraged to contact the office if you are going to be away so we order lunches accordingly. Please be advised that meals will be a bit late on Mondays as this is the day I take the Home Care nurses on their home visits. My work number is (780) 714-1069. Mary-Jean Quintal

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS Senior Enhancement Worker - (780) 714-1069 Canada Pension & O.A.S 1-800-277-9914 Alberta Supports 1-877-644-9992 Health Link - 1-866-408-5465 Conklin Municipal Office (780) 559-2235 Resource Office - (780) 559-8900 RMWB Social Programming (780) 714-4724 Blue Cross - 1-800-661-6995 Police/Fire/Ambulance: Emergencies only - 911

SENIOR’S DAY

May 7, 2015 @ 12:00p.m.

May 21, 2015 @ 12:00p.m.

Please bring your own bags

Happy birthday

May 7th Louie Tremblay

May 18th

Elizabeth Desjarlais

May 31st Peter Quintal

PINIYAWIPISIM Egg-laying Moon

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PRIZE PITCH One of the most common scams is the "prize pitch". Consumers are told they have been specially selected to win a prize, or have been awarded one of three or two of five prizes. These prizes usually include cash or a vehicle. You must purchase a product and pay in advance to receive your prize. These products may include "coin collections", personalized pen sets, etc. The products are generally cheap or overpriced, but may sound valuable over the phone. Remember, in a legitimate contest you do not have to purchase a product to qualify for a prize. You may also encounter the "sweepstakes scam". After entering a fake sweepstakes contest in the mail, you will receive a call within two to four weeks from a fraudulent telemarketer. This person will usually identify themselves as a lawyer, judge, customs agent or other official. They will represent themselves as an agent for a particular company. You will be told that you have won a large cash award, but money must be sent up front.

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YOUTH ZONE

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FAMILY Make Your Own Kite Event

All ages are welcome!!!

Conklin Nakewin Center

May 22nd, 2015

4:00-5:00pm

For more information please contact Marlee L’Hirondelle at (780) 215- 0272

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Around the Region

In partnership with AHS and the Northern Lights Health Foundation invite you to

RESERVE A SEAT! WHAT: Children’s Addiction Symposium “The Brain Game” WHEN: May 7, 2015 7 – 9 p.m. WHERE: Quality Hotel, Gregoire Drive WHO: Parents

We’re thrilled to present Dr. Judy Cameron, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Science Outreach at the University of Pittsburgh, as our presenter for this year’s AHS Addiction Symposium sponsored by

RBC.

This highly interactive workshop, titled “The Brain Game”, will answer questions and help to educate parents regarding the effects of drugs on brain development in children.

Check out the links below for more information about Dr. Judy Cameron http://www.albertafamilywellness.org/resources/faculty-members/judy-cameron-phd

http://www.psychiatry.pitt.edu/node/7790

For further information, Please call 780.791.6194

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Come learn about ATV safety from the local experts SATURDAY MAY 30 – IT’S FREE Nexen believes in safety – on the job, at home, everywhere. That’s why we’re putting on a FREE workshop to teach ATV safety and bear awareness on Saturday May 30. This will be a fun event and a great way to pick up pointers on ATV driving skills, maintenance and more. The information is meant primarily for youth ages 11 to 17 but everyone is welcome to participate. Adults 16 and over can test driving skills with a special roll-over simulator that will be on location that day (see below for details).

The event will be held at the Anzac Rec Centre, rain or shine. Here’s what we have planned: 10 A.M. BEAR SMART SAFETY Learn how to be safe when traveling or working in bear country, from Alberta Fish and Game experts.

11 A.M. RCMP SAFETY PRESENTATION Presentation on ATV bylaws and hand signals.

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1 P.M. FORT MCMURRAY SNO DRIFTERS These expert ATV and snowmobile riders will walk you around a quad and talk about basic ATV maintenance and safe driving tips. SPECIAL: the Coalition for a Safer 63 / 881 will be on site demonstrating a roll-over simulator. Learn how to avoid a roll-over (and what a roll-over feels like if you’re involved in one). NOTE this is not a ride and not suitable for kids under 16. WE WILL ALSO RAFFLE SOME ATV ACCESSORIES AT THE EVENT

The event is free but please register by Friday May 23 so we know how much pizza to order. Call Nexen’s community affairs office in Anzac, 780-334-2850.

See you there!

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EDUCATION

It was an exciting first Spelling Bee at Conklin Community School as contestants competed in the school’s first ever Spelling Bee. Members of the Club committed in January and attended weekly spelling meets during recess where they practiced, played and rehearsed for the Spelling Bee. Members of the school and the community including proud parents and family attended the tense competition in the school library. It was quite the competition too as not even a whisper could be heard as participants spelled their words. Congratulations to all participants- they are indeed all winners for dedicating such time, energy and enthusiasm to this event. The Spelling Bee Club would like to thank all the guests who took time out of their busy schedules to attend our first inaugural event. And also to those that just could not attend, thanks for your support in helping us get ready by helping us with our word study.

Reece Atkinson, a grade 4 student, placed first in the Spelling Bee Competition held at Conklin Community School. Ms. Reck, the organizer of the event at the school, presents Reece with a dictionary and a thesaurus that he will certainly put to good use before the next spelling bee which both students and community members are already anticipating.

Second Place winner Braden Campbell, a grade 4 student, was presented with a certificate of participation and a dictionary by Ms. Reck.

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Spelling Bee Members celebrate their success at the recent Conklin Community School Inaugural Spelling Bee held on April 14th. First place winner Reece Atkinson and runner up Braden Campbell are flanked by Logan Adby left and Shashawna Tremblay right. Congratulations everyone on a great job! Bee very proud of yourself!

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The Toll-Free phone line is: 1855-371-4122 The Toll-Free Fax Line is: 1-855-776-3805 The line is open: Monday - Friday: 8:15 a.m. to 8:15 pm Saturday- Sunday 9 a.m. to 5:15 pm Access to services will be based on availability and determination of unmet needs of individual clients.

Accessing Home Care, Supporting Living and Long Term care in the North Zone Alberta Health Services- North Zone is providing access to Continuing Care and Community-based services through a Continuing Care Access Team. A toll-free phone number is available for patients and families and health care providers to call with questions or inquiries about accessing continuing care services) Home Care, Supportive Living and Long Term Care in their Community.

Conklin Community Hall A Public Health Nurse is available: Date: Every Tuesday Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Walk in Where: Conklin Community Hall For Appointment contact:

Shannon McInnis, RN If you have any health concerns or questions: Fort McMurray, Public Health - See your family doctor Tel: 780 791-6271 - Call Health link at 1-866-408-5465

Public Health Nurse will provide: o Well Baby Clinic o Healthy Beginnings: Home Visits o Childhood Immunizations o Breastfeeding Support o Adult Immunizations o Prenatal Support o Travel Health Information

Services provided are by appointment or walk in.

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March 25, 2015

Re: Fort McMurray Recovery Centre

We are writing this letter to advise you that the Fort McMurray Recovery Centre is now open and accepting referrals

The Fort McMurray Recovery Centre has been established to provide an accessible addiction treatment resource for Alberta residents and their families. We offer a 28 day residential treatment program for adults. Referrals are received through the local addiction office.

At the Fort McMurray Recovery Centre, it is our goal to provide a safe, comfortable and confidential environment for those in recovery from addiction. Our strengths-based approach focuses on relapse prevention and building skills needed for continued well-being.

The Fort McMurray Recovery Centre is a tobacco-free site. Individuals seeking admission for residential treatment are advised that tobacco dependence support is part of the program, and nicotine replacement therapy products can be provided during their treatment stay.

If you have questions about the program or are interested in a presentation about our Centre and our other addictions services, please feel free to contact the Centre at (780) 793 8300.

Debra Samek, MSW, CHRP Thomas Kannumkulabil MSW Clinical Social Worker Manager, Director, Addiction & Mental Health Services Addiction Services & Justice Initiatives North Zone, East Fort McMurray

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*Registration by parental guardian is required for programs*

Fun program for parents and their tiny tots to engage in sensory learning activities together. For the month of May we will make a special gift for Mother’s Day and have a fun pirate treasure hunt.

Program for youth that want to create a craft for the month of May such as a tin can lantern.

Program for seniors that want to engage in group activities. For the month of May we will play bingo with prizes

We will be making your own kite just in time for spring break.

Program for youth and adults that enjoy beading and sewing or would like to learn come out and join us to create something special.

Meet up for the weekly weigh-in and have discussions on progress or challenges and support throughout the challenge.

A club for older teens and adults that meet up once or twice a month to have discussions on camera equipment, learn new techniques and how to use a professional camera, visits from a professional photographer to give tips and advice. We will also do photo assignments and go on group outings to capture shots.

Self defense instructor Eric Santiago will be in Conklin to teach Aikido to anyone willing to learn. Instructor has requested the age limit be 13yrs and up.

Everyone is welcome to come out and learn metis dances with hopes in forming a Conklin Metis Dance group.

Contestants will compete against other 3 man dance groups in rounds of a dance off to win prizes.

Participants will go for a nature walk at the lake and learn how to make a fishing stick.

Participants will enjoy female bonding time through DIY activities such as creating your own cut out shirt, tie dye shirts, homemade lip gloss, nails and fun hairstyles.

Bring the family out to enjoy movie night with free snacks and refreshments.

Participants will learn how to make a red willow dream catcher.Community baseball game night, bring your bats and gloves with the

family to watch or play.Community volleyball game outside.

Community youth baseball night, bring your bats and gloves with the kids to watch or learn how to play. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT MARLEE L’HIRONDELLE @ (780) 215-0272

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Conklin Newsletter Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo May 2015 ◄ Apr 2015

RMWB Conklin Recreation May 2015

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Tiny Tots (10:30-12:00)

Craft Club

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Girls Day (4:00-5:30pm)

Baseball

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Boys Day (4:00-5:30pm)

Biggest Loser (7:00-8:00pm)

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Senior’s Social (1:00-2:30pm)

Youth Baseball (4:00-6:00pm)

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Beading (10:30-12:00)

Youth Dance off Contest

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VICTORIA DAY

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Nature Club (4:00-5:30pm)

Baseball

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Metis Dancing (4:00-5:30pm)

Volleyball

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Tiny Tots (10:30-12:00)

Craft Club

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Floor Hockey (4:00-5:00pm)

Family Movie

Night (6:15-8:00pm)

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Biggest Loser (7:00-8:00pm)

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Youth Baseball (4:00-6:00pm)

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Photo Club

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For more information please contact Marlee L’Hirondelle (780) 215-0272

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Rupertsland Training to Employment visits the Community hall every Wednesday to assist clients You may contact Rupertsland at 1-888-486-3847, ext. 32 (10:30 – 3:00p.m.)

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 2 RMWB Engagement 11:30 – 2pm

3 4 5 Provincial Elections

6 CCA Mtg. at 7:00p.m.

7 Senior’s Day @ 12:00p.m.

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Mother’s Day Brunch & Bingo 11:00a.m.

11 12 Addictions and Mental Health visit 11 – 2pm

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27 CRDAC Spring Trade Show 4 – 8p.m.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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