creek crossing - march 2013
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Creek Crossing - March 2013TRANSCRIPT
CREEK CROSSING
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Saint Patrick’s Day is a Holiday
recognized by many Countries
worldwide, and is celebrated
differently across the globe. In
Canada Saint Patrick’s Day is a
celebration of Celtic Nations and
their culture.
In This Issue
News From The Town
Office (2—5)
Fire Chief Report (6)
Employment Centre (7)
Extreme Makeover (8)
Community Resource
Centre: News & Events
(9—15)
Spring—has Almost Sprung!
There is so much to look forward to in Spring; longer days, warmer weather, out-
door events and sports, barbeques, flowers and green grass. Fox Creek will soon
be filled with the sights and sounds of spring!
The Town of Fox Creek Newsletter March 2013
“a playground of opportunity”
1.
Crossing Highlights
Business License Penalties
Notice of Public Hearing
Tuesday’s Tidbits—brought to you by the Employment Centre
The Fox Creek Street Banner Contest
What is ECMap and how will it impact our community?
News From the Town Office
Water Rates—Non-Residential Bylaw 722-2013 provides for the following changes to all non-residential water rates. The rates for non-residential metered accounts will change effective June 1, 2013 as follows:
- First 200 Cubic Meters (or portion thereof) $1.50 per cubic meter
- Next 200 – 400 Cubic Meters (or portion thereof) $3.00 per cubic meter
- Next 401 - 600 Cubic Meters (or portion thereof) $6.00 per cubic meter
- Next 601 Cubic Meters and over $25.00 per cubic meter
The new rates will be applied to the June, 2013 water consumption on monthly utility bills.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Town Office.
Town Meetings
Monday, March 4th
Council Meeting—6:30pm
Monday, March 18th
Council Meeting—6:30pm
Wednesday, March 27th
Committee of the Whole Meet-
ing—4:00pm
Office Closures
Please be advised that the Town
Administration Office will be closed
on the following days:
Friday, March 29th
Good Friday
Monday, April 1st
Easter Monday
Happy Easter!
2.
Please join us in welcoming the newest mem-bers of our team Jenna MacLean—Administrative Assistant at the Town Administration Office
Leanne Van Loon—Casual Administration
And congratulations Abigail Fougere on her promotion to Administrative Support for
the Recreation Department and Community Resource Centre at the Visitor Informa-
tion Centre!
3.
Mission, Vision and
Values
“We are a Playground of
Opportunity, enhancing the
quality of life by improving
economic and social well
being for all genera-
tions...the future is now”
“Fox Creek will be a pre-
ferred community with stabil-
ity, prosperity and family
values.”
“We value family, growth,
environment stability and
teamwork.”
Council Highlights
February 19th Council Meeting Mayor MacKinnon presented former Councillor Sheila Beloin with a gift from
Council and thanked Sheila for her commitment and contributions.
Motion 126-13: To provide special ballots for the 2013 Municipal Election; and
furthermore that application for special ballots may be made by the following
methods:
- In writing
- By telephone
- By telecopier
- In person
- By e-mail
Motion 129-13: Council approve the purchase of a Nevco LED Hockey Score-
board, partnered with the Fox Creek Minor Hockey Association. Furthermore,
Council approve that the Town of Fox Creek’s contribution to this purchase
have an upset amount of $11,500, funded from the Arena Reserves. Further-
more Council deem the 1997 Nevco 4407 Score-clock surplus equipment and
include it in the next Surplus Equipment Auction.
Mayor MacKinnon thanked the Director of Community Services and the staff at
the Community Resource Centre for the events hosted on Family Day. Mayor
MacKinnon also thanked the Freson Bros IGA for providing and cooking the
meal.
Motion 138—13: That Council agrees to sell five residential lots to AR Develop-
ments Ltd. for single family dwellings at the purchase prices prior to July 1,
2012, provided that construction of all 5 residential homes are to be completed
within 12 months in accordance to the Town’s development permit regulations.
News and Notices
Nuisance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw Please note that our Community Peace Officer will be focusing on enforcing sec-
tion six (6) of the Nuisance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw Number 361-90, which
states the following:
“No person shall permit the accumulation of dirt, stones, old implements, auto
mobiles, scrap iron or any other rubbish so as to cause any unsightly
condition, hazard or nuisance.”
Business License Bylaw 341-88 6 (b) “Any advertising of the businesses, callings, trades or other occupations shall be
deemed to be prima facie proof of the fact that the person advertising is carrying
on or operating any such business, calling, trade or occupation.”
Business License—Penalties Please note that the unpaid Business License Penalties will be applied on April 1,
2013.
4.
Spring Forward
Sunday March 10, 2013 On Sunday March 10th at 2:00 am clocks are turned for-
ward one hour to 3:00 am local daylight time.
March 20—The first day of Spring! Along with the arrival of Spring comes the warmer weather and work on our roads that
will need to be addressed. We can expect frozen culverts, water running onto the
roads, along with ruts and potholes from the winter frost. Our Public Woks staff do
regular patrols to inspect the roads to try and tend to situations before they become
problems, however things can sometimes change quickly. If there are situations that
appear to be abnormal, please call the Public Works shop at 780.622.4257 to let them
know. During normal business hours you may also contact the Town Office at
780.622.3896 to let make Town staff aware of your concern.
Family Games Night
Join us for an evening of fun,
games, prizes and refreshments!
Thursday, March 14th
from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in the
School Gym.
5.
Enhanced Water Supply
New Water Well As many of you may recall we announced that we will be bringing another water well
on stream to ensure that the Town of Fox Creek has an adequate amount of water.
This particular source of water contains natural fluoride, and when combined with
our existing water supplies the amount of fluoride will be well below the Maximum
Allowable Concentration (MAC) allowed under the Canada Drinking Water Guide-
lines. We expect that this change will be taking effect mid March 2013.
This is a short term solution to our water supplies. It is a very long process to receive
approval for Provincial Government funds to construct an enhanced water plant to
treat our water. The Town of Fox Creek, including Council and Administration, is
aware of the problems and we are working at resolving them. When the Town does
receive funding approval from the province we will then tender to build a water treat-
ment plant. This entire process takes two to three years. Council and Administration
are working diligently to make this time line as short as possible.
6.
Fox Creek Fire Department
2012 Report At the February 19, 2013 Regular Meeting of
Council, Fire Chief Les Paul presented a report on
last years statistics.
Callouts Per Month
Callouts—Daily Averages
2012 Summary of Calls
Join the Employment
Centre Tuesday morn-
ings at 10:00 am for
quick mini workshops
to develop skills that
are aimed at helping
you maintain your em-
ployability. Workshops
to start Tuesday, March
5th with “Positive
Attitudes”.
7.
The Employment Centre Fox Creek Employment Centre is your service liaison for all things job related. We
are here to help you with Career Planning,
Open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
For more information call: 780.622.4486
The Fox Creek Employment Centre is getting social! Check out their page
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FoxCreekEmploymentCentre
8.
The 2013 Fox Creek Street Banner Contest features a call for entries in the visual
art of photography. If your photograph is chosen it will become one of Fox Creek’s
banners—all banners will feature the name of the photographer.
Please pick up a contest rules and guidelines package for your application form
and for more information.
Submit your photos before March 31, 2013
By mail:
Town of Fox Creek
P.O. Box 149
Fox Creek, AB
T0H 1P0
By email:
Extreme Makeover Plans
Phase 1—Storm Retention Pond
Join us in our plans to make a beautiful park! Be sure to stay tuned for our
soon to come naming contest and more information on how you can be a
park of this great project.
CONCEPT IMAGE
Family and Community Support Services - Early Intervention - Literacy - English As A Second Language
Adult Education - Affordable Housing - Public Internet Access - Food Bank
304A - 4 Avenue Phone: 780-622-3758
Box 610 Fax: 780-622-3738
Fox Creek, AB T0H 1P0 Website: foxcreek.ca
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm, Fridays: 9:00am - 1:00pm
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T hrough the ECMap and ECD
Mapping Initiative, Alberta has
joined other provinces, including British
Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan,
Ontario, and Prince Edward Island, as well
as the Northwest Territories, in studying and
mapping early childhood development.
Understanding early development and the
factors that influence development will help
Canadians at every level- from parents to educators, community members, service
providers and policy makers- to create the nurturing environments that young children
need.
The Provincial ECMap team has worked with communities across Alberta to map their
boundaries and to gather and analyze research information within their boundary areas.
Our boundaries include Whitecourt, Swan Hills, and Fox Creek. Over the past two
years we have built an early childhood coalition (White-Swan-Fox), received our seed
grant and are developing a local response plan.
Using the information that is being gathered through this initiative will allow our
communities to learn more about OUR children’s development, compare it with other
communities, the province and nationally. We will be able to identify the strengths and
needs of our communities, and be better able to make informed decisions on how to best
support our children and their families. It will also be beneficial for local and provincial
policy development. The first five years of a child’s life are the most critical period in
development and have a lifelong impact on learning, health, work, relationships and well-
being. This project will help Albertans to better understand how well their young children
are doing and to work together to give them the best start in life.
The White-Swan-Fox data will be released in early March on the ECMap website. Whitecourt and Fox Creek will be hosting a kickoff release on March 14
th
during Kid’s Fest and Family Games Night.
You can find more information regarding this project on the website https://www.ecmap.ca or find our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/TheFirstFiveYearsAreForever .
Family and Community Support Services - Early Intervention - Literacy - English As A Second Language
Adult Education - Affordable Housing - Public Internet Access - Food Bank
304A - 4 Avenue Phone: 780-622-3758
Box 610 Fax: 780-622-3738
Fox Creek, AB T0H 1P0 Website: foxcreek.ca
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm, Fridays: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Social Media:
We will teach participants the ins and outs of the most popular social
media sites. Learn how to set-up accounts, add friends, create discussions,
add pictures, events and much more.
Date: Wednesday, March 6th
Time: 10:00am — 12:00pm
Cost: $15
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 4th
Learn to Skype:
This course is an introduction to the world of Skype. A video conferencing
site you can use to communicate with family and friends. We will teach
you how to download, create an account and practice calls.
Date: Wednesday, March 13th
Time: 10:00am — 12:00pm
Cost: $15
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 11th
Computer Courses
School
Council
Meeting
There will be a
School Council Meeting
held at the school on
Wednesday,
March 13th
at
7:00pm
Room 40
We need parents from every grade
level to attend.
Hope to see you there.
Community Resource Centre
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Family and Community Support Services - Early Intervention - Literacy - English As A Second Language
Adult Education - Affordable Housing - Public Internet Access - Food Bank
304A - 4 Avenue Phone: 780-622-3758
Box 610 Fax: 780-622-3738
Fox Creek, AB T0H 1P0 Website: foxcreek.ca
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm, Fridays: 9:00am - 1:00pm
C ome out and enjoy a fun-filled night of games and
laughter with your family and friends. In partnership with the
CRC, Fox Creek School, Municipal Library and CHAMP Team.
We hope to see you all there.
Admission is FREE!
Date: Thursday, March 14th
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cost: FREE
Fast Feet Fast Feet Fast Feet ——— Only a few spots left!!!Only a few spots left!!!Only a few spots left!!! This is a program for children ages 2-3 years of age, that uses high energy games
designed to get the kids out and improve their muscle strength,
balance and overall coordination while widening your social
circle.
Date: Wednesdays,
March 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th
Time: 10:00am — 11:00am
Cost: Free
Contact Wendy at 780-622-3758
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3rd Annual Family Games
Family and Community Support Services - Early Intervention - Literacy - English As A Second Language
Adult Education - Affordable Housing - Public Internet Access - Food Bank
304A - 4 Avenue Phone: 780-622-3758
Box 610 Fax: 780-622-3738
Fox Creek, AB T0H 1P0 Website: foxcreek.ca
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm, Fridays: 9:00am - 1:00pm
The Community Resource
would like to thank the following businesses, groups, and volunteers
for helping make Family Day 2013 a SUCCESS!
Strap on your skates and take your new little skater
out on the ice this winter when the rink is reserved
specifically for you!
This is a parented program that allows you the
time to get your little one familiar with the ice.
When: Mondays,
March 4th - March 25th
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Freson Bro. IGA
Tangled Tunes – Kim Norman
Mayor Leora MacKinnon
Town of Fox Creek
Rexall
A & W
Petro Canada Service Station
Borealis Ranch & Equine Rescue
Trilogy Energy Corp
Fox Creek Chamber of
Commerce
Kodiak Oilfield Services
Oasis Liquor Outlet
Home Hardware
The Source
Fox Creek Fitness Centre
Allan & Jean Millar Centre
Write Start Literacy
Early Intervention
Adult Education
Parks & Recreation
Alpine Bed and Breakfast
Jennifer Impey
Kaitlyn Duff Photography
Kourtney Pasula
Kevin Burke
Brittany Christie
Teri Kennedy
Niya Dewalt
Fernando Cabrera-Aarts
T H A N K Y O U
Family and Community Support Services - Early Intervention - Literacy - English As A Second Language
Adult Education - Affordable Housing - Public Internet Access - Food Bank
304A - 4 Avenue Phone: 780-622-3758
Box 610 Fax: 780-622-3738
Fox Creek, AB T0H 1P0 Website: foxcreek.ca
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm, Fridays: 9:00am - 1:00pm
ESL classes will be starting
on March 12th at the
CRC classroom
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For more information please contact
Loralie at 780-622-3758 or email at
Classes will run every
Tuesday and Thursday
afternoons from
1pm to 3pm.
Babysitter’s Course
This course is for those 11 years of age
or older. It will provide participants
with the necessary skills and
knowledge needed to provide safe
and fun babysitting services.
April 26th and 27th
Watch for further
Details!
Wish List
The CRC is looking for the following
items for future programs.
If you have any of these items that you
would like to donate
please give us a call at 3758 or
drop them off at the office.
It’s very much appreciated!
Egg cartons Baby food jars
Old Calendars
Scrapbook supplies
Lego & Mega Blocks
Family and Community Support Services - Early Intervention - Literacy - English As A Second Language
Adult Education - Affordable Housing - Public Internet Access - Food Bank
304A - 4 Avenue Phone: 780-622-3758
Box 610 Fax: 780-622-3738
Fox Creek, AB T0H 1P0 Website: foxcreek.ca
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm, Fridays: 9:00am - 1:00pm
All Levels Sattva Yoga
WHEN: Every Monday & Wednesday
WHERE: Student Lounge (Fox Creek School)
TIME: 8:00pm
Drop-in Fee: $15 (Punch Passes and monthly promotions available)
For more information visit the Breathe Yoga Facebook Group, contact
Erin Robinson at 780-622-9595 or contact Heather at the CRC 780-622-3758.
Breathe
Yoga
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Sattva yoga is a holistic approach which gives the
perfect balance of the mind, body and breath, while working on
bringing balance, inner strength and energy to the body.
Coming Soon!!!Coming Soon!!!Coming Soon!!!
The
2013 Spring and Summer Course Calendar
is in the planning stages.
So if there’s a course that you would like to see run,
or if there is a course you would be interested in
teaching, give Heather a call ASAP!!!
780-622-3758
Family and Community Support Services - Early Intervention - Literacy - English As A Second Language
Adult Education - Affordable Housing - Public Internet Access - Food Bank
304A - 4 Avenue Phone: 780-622-3758
Box 610 Fax: 780-622-3738
Fox Creek, AB T0H 1P0 Website: foxcreek.ca
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm, Fridays: 9:00am - 1:00pm
This is a Book Club open to anyone who would like to
join. We meet once a month at the CRC classroom
(old RCMP building) to discuss the book and have
coffee, tea and goodies.
If you can’t make one month, you can join us the next!
We always have extra copies of the book at the CRC if
you would like to borrow on please contact Loralie at
the Community Resource Centre.
March’s Book:
Brain on Fire
By Susannah Cahalan
Next Meeting: Wed., March 27th
1:00pm—3:00pm
In partnership with Fox
in Focus, Fox Creek Literacy wants
to hear from you.
Each month we have picked two
themes to write about.
Write a quick blurb or poem to
answer our question and see it
posted on the Fox in Focus Page
Topics will be posted on Fox in
Focus as well as the Fox Creek
Literacy Facebook page.
You can write anonymously or post
your name. Topics are:
March: St. Patrick’s Day or Rainbows
April: Easter or Rain
May: Long Weekend or Flowers
June: BBQ or End of School
July: Picnics or Beach/Trips
August: Summer Holidays
For more information contact Loralie at
780-622-3758
Fun, Fables and Folklore
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Fox Tails
Adult Education Program
Early Intervention Program
Fox Creek Adult & Family Literacy Program
and the
Fox Creek Youth Program
Contact Us
Town of Fox Creek
102 Kaybob Drive
Fox Creek, AB
T0H 1P0
(780) 622-3896
executivesecretary@
foxcreek.ca
Visit us on the web at
www.foxcreek.ca
Hours of Operation
Transfer Site:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 11:00am—4:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday 12:00pm—4:00pm
Sunday, Monday & Stat Holidays CLOSED
Municipal Landfill:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 11:00am—4:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday 12:00pm—4:00pm
Sunday and Holidays CLOSED
Town Administration Office:
Monday to Thursday 8:00am—4:30pm
Friday 8:00am—1:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays CLOSED
If you are a non-profit group and
would like to see your ad in an
issue of the Creek Crossing, feel
free to send it along to:
16.
New to Town?
Welcome to Fox Creek!
Let us help you get settled in! Visit the Town Administration Office at 102
Kaybob Drive and pick up a Welcome Package.
Our Welcome Package contains a list of essential services available to you,
along with information on the Town and things to do here.
You can also find an electronic version of our Welcome Package on our website
at: foxcreek.ca/just-moved