Willow Lake News
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
October 2014
WILLOW LAKE NEWS
October 2014
www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Willow Lake News
Anzac Municipal Office
105B-4 Christina Drive
Anzac, AB
T0P1J0
Ph:
780-334-2298
Fx:
780-334-2238
We are located in the Anzac Community Hall
Anzac Municipal Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 12noon
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed:
Saturday-Sunday
The Municipal Offices are closed on Monday,
October 13 for Thanksgiving Day. If you have an
urgent question, please call the
PULSE: Wood Buffalo call line 24/7 at
780-743-7000.
October 2014
RMWB NOTICES
Welcome to the October edition of our Willow
Lake News.
Willow Lake News can be picked up at the
following locations:
Anzac Esso
Willow Lake Baptist Church
Fort McMurray First Nation’s Store
Gregoire Lake Estates - nearby mail boxes
Anzac Community Hall
Anzac Grocery
Anzac Recreation Center
For more information or to receive an electronic
copy of this newsletter, please contact Viola at
780-334-2298 or email:
[email protected]
Willow Lake Newsletter can be accessed by
visiting the following site at:
hhttp://www/woodbuffalo.ab.ca_2227/communitie
s.anzac.htm
SUBMISSION DEADLINE for November 2014
edition is: Thursday, October 23, 2014.
Community Contacts
RMWB Head Office
780-743-7000
RMWB Social Programming 780-714-4724
Anzac Recreation Centre
780-793-6900
Anzac School
780-334-2271
Bill Woodward School
780-334-0818
Clearwater Hauling
780-799-2753
Anzac Rec. Board
780-334-2424
Coyote Services
780-334-2188
Whitmoor Vac
780-215-3041
Public Nurse
780-791-6271
Anzac Gas Station
780-334-2115
Anzac Grocery
780-334-2710
Nexen Community Office
780-334-2850
Willow Lake Church
780-334-0005
RMWB Roads
780-743-7859
RMWB Bylaw
780-788-4200
Animal Control
780-743-8997
ATCO
1-800-668-2248
Next Issue:
November 1st.
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Contact Information
Councillor Report
RMWB News
Community Corner
Youth Zone
Senior’s Corner
Anzac Rec. Centre News
Around the Region
Community Calendar
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All Emergencies call 911
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COUNCILLOR REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2014
October 2014
At the Council meeting on Tuesday September 23rd, administration
presented financing options for property owners for rural water and
sewer. Recommendations are that property owners contribution of 10
percent to capital costs for piped water and sewer systems in Anzac,
Conklin and Gregoire Lake Estates, be collected through a local
improvement tax and that Janvier be collected with contracts
administered by the municipality. Property owners can also make lump
sum payments.
The next step is for Administration to proceed with community engagement, submit grant
applications and maintain the proposed project schedule.
I was in Janvier on September 15, and met with the Janvier Dene Wood Buffalo Community
Association (JDWBCA). I also met the new Principal of Janvier School, Priscilla Gagnon at
the meeting. Concerns were discussed.
The Rural development committee met on Tuesday, September 23, to discuss development
fees. It was a lively discussion.
There will be a ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday October 1, at the future location
of the Conklin multiplex. This will happen between 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm. Mayor Blake,
Councillor Phil Meagher, Councillor Julia Cardinal and I will be in attendance.
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo now has a 24 hour call line. “The Pulse” Wood
Buffalo call line is 780-743-7000 and is available to all citizens 24/7, 365 days a year. This
line is available for accurate current information around the clock about anything
concerning the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. There are fridge magnets available
with this information at the contact office in Anzac, Janvier and Conklin.
The Veterans Memorial Highway group is meeting in Fort McMurray on Monday
September 29. This group is one of my Council appointed Boards. The items we will be
discussing are the heavy load corridor which includes highway 881 and 36. The heavy load
corridor highway begins at the border between Alberta and the United States and
continues up to the end of highway 881 at the intersection of highway 63.
For any good deeds or concerns please call 780-334-0516 or e-mail
[email protected]
“It is impossible to be negative while giving thanks.”
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October 2014
Water and Garbage Services
If you are a new resident to the community and require water delivery, you must fill out an
application at the Anzac Municipal Office. If you are leaving or moving to a new location and no
longer require this service, 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 @ 780-334-2298 or the Regional Municipality at 1-800-973-9663.
Utilities Billing
The RMWB utility billing provides billing services for water, sewer, and garbage collection.
1. Pay in person at 9909 Franklin Avenue in Fort McMurray, or Anzac Municipal Office.
2. Mail a cheque to:
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Billing Office
9909 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4, or Anzac Municipal Office address
3. Pay at your bank online.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Building a stronger community one volunteer at a time!
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is seeking residents interested in helping
shape the future of our Municipality by serving on a Board or Committee.
Volunteers are required to serve on the following Boards:
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Assessment Review Board
Combative Sports Commission
Communities in Bloom Committee
Community Identification Committee
Community Services Committee
Fort McMurray Airport Authority
Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board
Library Board
Regional Advisory Committee on Inclusion, Diversity and Equality
Regional Recreation Corporation Board
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
Wood Buffalo Housing and Development Corporation Board
Travel assistance is available for members who are required to travel to Fort McMurray
from outlying communities.
Application forms can be found at www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca or by visiting one of the
following municipal offices - Jubilee Centre (9909 Franklin Avenue), Anzac, Conklin, Fort
Chipewyan or Janvier.
For further information about the opportunities available, please contact Legislative
Services at 780-743-7001.
Completed applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2014
to:
Council and Legislative Services
3rd Floor, 9909 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4
Fax: 780-743-7028
Email: [email protected]
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THE APP WITH A PULSE!
Pulse: Wood Buffalo Call Line, our new non-emergency, 24/7 Call Line (780-743-7000), has been
successfully launched and we are now ready to introduce the Pulse: Wood Buffalo PingStreet App.
This app gives citizens the opportunity to access municipal information 24/7 and provides real time
information on their smart phones wherever they are, whenever they need it. The app, like the Call
Line, will not replace 911 in an emergency.
While the Call Line allows citizens to engage directly with the Municipality, the app provides real time,
real events information and can be downloaded off Google Play, Blackberry App World or the Apple
App Store. More information is available at www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/pulse.
The PingStreet App provides information on Garbage & Recycling (waste, recycling, pickup
schedules), Road Closures (city-related road/sidewalk construction and closures), Government
(information and contacts for the Mayor, Councillors, and Member of Parliament), and Contact (needto-know phone numbers, emails and websites).
Citizens can get in touch with the Municipality directly by selecting Report (e.g., potholes, graffiti,
bylaws), or Have Your Say (share ideas about how we can make the municipality a better place to
live, work and play).
REMINDER
Please remove garbage bins off the road or shoulder after pick up. Pull them back onto your property.
They are in the way of service and public vehicles.
Household waste (black) will be emptied every week.
Recycling Bins (light blue & dark blue) will be emptied alternate weeks.
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COMMUNITY CORNER
WILLOW LAKE FRIENDS IN NEED
WELCOME!!
Willow Lake Friends in Need is a
foundation that was formed in 2013
to help local families that are
experiencing a medical crisis.
The Anzac Recreation and
Social Society, Anzac FCSS and
the Willow Lake Tiny Tots would
like to Welcome Megan Reidt as
our new community assistant!
The mission of Willow Lake Friends
in Need is to assist with some of the
medical costs that may not be
covered by Alberta Health Care or
personal benefits. Some examples
may be medications not covered
medical equipment (walkers,
wheelchairs etc.).
The foundation will be raising money
in various ways such as collecting
bottles, silent auctions as well as an
upcoming dance.
Any request for assistance should
be sent to:
[email protected]
At which time the foundation reviews
all requests and determines if/how
they will be able to help.
All requests and assistance to
families is confidential.
If you have any bottles you would
like to donate, please let us know.
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This is a position created
through the partnership of three
community boards:
1. Willow Lake Tiny Tots,
2. Anzac Family & Community
Support Society and
3. Anzac Recreation and
Social Society.
Through this position Megan will
be facilitating the Early
Childhood Development
Program to preschool aged
children, providing support to
the Seniors and implementing an
after school program.
A monthly calendar of our events
will be posted in the Willow Lake
Community newsletter starting in
November.
Nicole Gardner or
Annette Woytkiw
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YOU ARE INVITED TO A
HALLOWEEN DANCE
ANZAC COMMUNITY HALL
Saturday, OCTOBER 25, 2014
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
$20.00 at the door
(18 + ID required)
Prizes for Most Original, Most Sexxxyyyyy, Most Scary Costume!!
SPONSORED BY THE ANZAC RECREATION AND SOCIAL
SOCIETY
and the Willow Lake Tiny Tots
Call Patty @ 780-334-2424 for more information!
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Happy Birthday to
Javeleigh Seguin
on October 14th.
BIRTHDAYS
Yvonne Walsh
Harry Cockerill
Lyle Heck
Nevada Steil
Derek Paulson
Ryan Cree
Lisa Ashley
Oceana McEvoy
Braleigh Scott
James Platt
Javeleigh Grace Seguin
Priscilla Platt
Alex Ashley
Tammy Jackson
Carleen Boucher
Pierre Sequin
Lenora Mulawka
Jacob Chafe
Louie Lavalee
Rita Callen
Rick Janvier
Dwayne Kreutzer
Stephen Schmitz
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To a super sweet
girl - wishing you a
fabulous Birthday.
With love,
Dad, Mom & sister
A Quote to Ponder
Gratitude helps you to grow
and expand;
Gratitude brings joy and
laughter into your life..
And into the lives of all those
around you.
-Eileen Caddy
ANNIVERSARIES
Mila & Pierre
Seguin
October 21st
Kids Harvest Party!!
WHERE: Willow Lake Baptist
Samantha & Shannon
Whalen
October 23rd
Church
WHEN:
Saturday, October 18, 2014
If you wish to have your birthday or
anniversary published in the Willow
Lake News, please submit in writing
& deliver to the Anzac Municipal
Office.
TIME: 2 pm-4 pm
Crafts, games, storytelling
and snacks for Toddlers to
Grade 3
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YOUTH ZONE
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SENIORS’ CORNER
October 2014
900 SCAMS
CRTC improves safeguards for 1-900 users
The 900 scams are a variation on a prize scheme. The consumer is
encouraged, usually through an offer in the mail, to call a 1 900 number in
order to find out how much money he or she has won. The implication is that
you have won a large prize - cash, cars, boats etc., and your brief phone call
will confirm which prize is yours.
You must take the time to read the offer carefully and understand your odds of
winning.
The CRTC advises that some telephone companies offer free services that will
block access to all 900/976 numbers.
For example blocking services for residential customers are usually free, but
customers who change their mind may have to pay a $10.00 fee to remove the
block and reactivate 900/976 services.
Some companies charge a fee to block 900/976 services. Offers vary and
customers should check with their telephone provider for details.
Anzac Senior Luncheon
Where: Anzac Community Hall
When: October 28, 2014
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Come out and enjoy lunch, bingo and prizes!
Senior BINGO day!
Seniors, come out for an afternoon of BINGO!
Anzac Community Hall every 2nd Wednesday of
the month for BINGO and refreshments.
You can also find out about senior resources
programs that are happening in the RMWB.
Need a Hand with Your 2013 Tax
Returned?
Trained CCRA Certified Volunteers
ready to assist.
This service is mainly for
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Seniors on limited Income
Low Income Families
Students
For more information, or to find out if
you are eligible please call
Crystal (780) 714-4724
October 8, 2014 at 1:00 pm.
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ANZAC RECREATION CENTER
October 2014
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Kids Programs:
AATB Fun Day -The FREE one-hour AATB Fun Day program will be held on Wednesdays and will include
fun activities such as dodgeball, badminton and basketball, as well as activities centered on the visual and
performing arts.
The Regional Recreation Corporation AATB Fun Day leaders will guide the youth participants through all the
events and activities, promoting health and wellness through recreation, sport and culture.
Halloween art for kids: FREE Art workshop for Kids. Make spooky piece of artwork in this fun workshop
just in time to decorate your room for Halloween!
MiDance Academy - Hip Hop class:
• For the age group 6 to 8 yrs, the class will be at 1pm
• For the age group 9 to 12 yrs the class will be at 2pm
To register, please call Guest Services at 780-793-6900
Youth Programs:
Youth Sport Night: (7-15 yrs) FREE for members and $5.00 drop in for non-members. Activities will vary
each week and depend on the number of youth who attend. May include: floor hockey, volleyball,
basketball, dodgeball etc.
Youth Shinny :( 7 -15 yrs) FREE for members and drop in fee of $7.50 for non-members. Full
equipment is required.
Mi Dance Hip Hop class: For the group age13 + yrs the class will be at 3 pm
To register, please call Guest Services at 780-793-6900
Adult Programs:
Adult Shinny: Free for members and drop in fee of $7.50 for non-members. This program will be
available every night of October from 8:00 to 10 pm. This schedule is subject to change. Full equipment is
required.
Co Ed Adult volleyball league: If you would like to register a team, call Guest Services at 780-793
6900. Coffee and Creativity: FREE Art Workshop for Adults. Explore drawing, painting and mixedmedia in this workshop that will expand your creativity!
Bootcamp: Instructor Jamie Landry
This interval training incorporating calisthenics moves that will have you running, jumping and doing pushups. The repetition will tone muscles and the fast pace will keep your heart pumping. Great cardio workout!
To register or for drop in options, please call Guest Services: 780-793-6900.
Cardio and Core: Instructor: Kayla Landry
This multi-dimensional class combines functional resistance training using medicine balls, yoga balls and
bosu balls with high-intensity running and cycling cardio intervals. We will target every muscle group
especially the core! To register or for drop in options, please call Guest Services: 780-793-6900.
Fitness on Demand (FOD)
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Spinning class: To register or for drop in options, please call Guest Services: 780-793-6900.
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Total Body Workout and Yoga: Free for members and drop in for non-members.
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AROUND THE REGION
October 2014
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The Local Opportunity Centre in Conklin is open to all residents of the Highway
881 corridor to use. Offering the following types of services you can utilize:
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Employment &
Training
Career counselling
Resume assistance
Post-Secondary assistance
Safety Ticket Training for
Employment assistance
Business Development &
Entrepreneurial Supports
• Wanting to start your own
business?
• Needing some free business
support services?
• Are you a business owner
needing guidance?
Alberta Works Career and Employment The Business Link is available to help by
appointment.
Consultants are available every
Thursday to help.
Looking for employment? Come and look at the Job Board.
Want to apply for employment? Come in and use the computers, printers or
phone free of charge.
Located at the PTI Conklin Lodge Site at the base of Communications Tower
Open Monday to Friday from
10:00am to 3:00pm.
Closed October 13th and October 31st
Happy Thanksgiving
From the Local Opportunity Center Staff
For information on upcoming events and to be added to our mailing
list please contact 780-559-2117
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1-232 Stony Mountain Rd
Anzac, Alberta
T0P 1J0
Ph: 780-334-2710
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Anzac Grocery is a family based local business that prides itself on excellent customer service, quality
products, fine selection and great prices.
We are now accepting resumes for a part time with the possibility to grow to full time position for
Cashier/Clerk and Deli Counter shifts. Applicants for these positions must be over 18 years of age.
Starting wage is $15.00 per hour plus other benefits to be discussed.
Applicants must be able to offer the highest level of customer service and work well in a team
environment.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Customer Service
- Check out procedures including operating the cash register and bagging groceries
- Stocking Shelves
- Rotating Product
- Sanitation/Cleaning
- Food Prep
Please forward resumes to Laura @ [email protected] or bring one to the store in person.
Proverbs 3
“My child, do
not forget my
teaching,
but keep my
commands in
mind.
Then you will
live a long
time,
and your life
will be
successful”
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR - OCTOBER
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
1
Thurs
2 Willow Lake
ASP open
house@ GregLake Estates
Basket Ball
Crt.
6 to 8 pm
Fri
Sat
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4
5
6
WLCA
meeting @
7pm
At Anzac
Recreation
Center
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Seniors’
Bingo &
refreshments
@ 1:00-3:00
pm
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Halloween
party
@ 6-8 pm for
ages 11 &
under
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Adult
Halloween
Dance
9:00 to 1:00
pm
Office
Closed
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Newsletter
Deadline
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Seniors’
Luncheon @
noon- 3pm
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Teen Monster
Mash 8:30 –
11:30 ages 1217
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Trick or Treat
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