Willow Lake News
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
January 2015
WILLOW LAKE NEWS
January 2015
Happy New Year!
Welcome
www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca
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CONTACT INFORMATION
January 2015
RMWB NOTICES
Welcome to the January edition of our Willow
Lake News.
Willow Lake News
Anzac Municipal Office
105B-4 Christina Drive
Anzac, AB
T0P1J0
Ph.: 780-334-2298
Fx:
780-334-2238
I look forward to serving you in 2015. May we all
have a fabulous and prosperous New Year!
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
Thursday, January 1, for New Year’s Day. If
you have an urgent question, please call the
PULSE: Wood Buffalo call line 24/7 at
780-743-7000
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]
If
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 February 2015
edition is: Friday, January 23, 2015.
Community Contacts
RMWB Social Programming
RMWB Roads
RMWB Bylaw
Animal Control
Anzac Recreation Centre
Anzac School
Bill Woodward School
Clearwater Hauling
Anzac Rec. Board
Coyote Services
Whitmoor Vac
Public Nurse
Anzac Gas Station
Anzac Grocery
Nexen Community Office
DJ Brown Contracting
ATCO
780-714-4724
780-743-7859
780-788-4200
780-743-8997
780-793-6900
780-334-2271
780-334-0818
780-799-2753
780-334-2424
780-334-2188
780-215-3041
780-791-6271
780-334-2115
780-334-2710
780-334-2850
780-792-8189
1-800-668-2248
Next Issue:
February 1st.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Contact Information
Councillor Report
RMWB Notices
Community Corner
Youth Zone
Senior’s Corner
Anzac Rec. Centre
Around the Region
Health & Wellness
Garbage Collection
Community Calendar
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COUNCILLOR REPORT FOR JANUARY 2015
December was a busy month as Mayor and Council needed to focus on the Regional
Municipality of Wood Buffalo Capital and Operating Budget for 2015. We had extra
meetings in December and both budgets were passed. Some of the capital projects in
Ward 4 include upgrades to the Anzac Community hall, lights for the sidewalks in Janvier
and Conklin, and upgraded services for high speed internet in Gregoire Lake Estates.
It was wonderful and I was so thankful to see the overwhelming support for the Conklin
Multi-plex from the residents of Conklin, Janvier, Fort McKay, Anzac and Fort McMurray.
Letters of support were also received from local non-profit groups, industry, local
businesses our college and provincial representative. A letter of support was also written
to the Fort McMurray Today from Metis Local Organizations within the Regional
Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
Conklin was very well represented at City Hall when the capital budget was passed. I
personally thank all the residents who came in on the bus and drove in and waited for
hours for the chance to listen and present to Mayor and Council in support of the Conklin
multi-plex. The presentations were very thoughtful and insightful.
I attended the Christmas Community Dinner in Anzac. It was well attended with a great
meal and door prizes. There were gifts for all the young children and a visit from Santa.
Minister Scott and Councillor Cardinal also attended the event.
February 5, 2015 has been the date set for the engagement with Mayor and Council. The
engagement will be in Anzac. There will be advertisements as to the time and place. The
engagement will be open to all residents in Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates. Potential
plans are to have a sit down dinner. Please stay tuned for more information.
For any good deeds or concerns please telephone 780-334-0516 or e-mail
[email protected]
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The Anzac Community Hall staff would like to say THANK YOU
to the following ladies for helping us with the distributions of
Santa Anonymous Food Hampers! They are:
June Catton, Sharon Kreutzer, Rose Pratt, Mila Seguin and
Mary McKenzie.
We will always be grateful for all that you have done for our
Community. Merci!
RURAL BUS SCHEDULE
Anzac is serviced by RMWB Transportation, new schedule effective April 25, 2014. Round
Trip Service is now available on Fridays ONLY.
Morning Trip
9:00 a.m.
Pick up
10:00 a.m. Pick up
10.35 a.m. Pick up
11:05 a.m.
Drop off
11:20 a.m.
Drop off
Afternoon Trip
17:00 p.m. Pick up
Conklin
Anzac Community Hall
Raven’s Nest (Fort McMurray
First Nation #468)
Hardin St & Mac Donald Ave
(across from Provincial Building)
Manning Ave (Behind River City
Center)
17:15 p.m.
Pick up
17:45 p.m.
Drop off
18:00 p.m.
Drop off
Manning Ave (Behind River City
Centre)
Hardin St. Mac Donald Ave
(Across Provincial Building)
Raven’s Nest (Fort McMurray
First Nation #468)
Anzac Community Hall
19:30 p.m.
Drop Off
Conklin
Passes available at:
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Anzac Office
105 B-4 Christina Drive, Anzac AB T0P 1J0
Tel: 780-334-2298 or at
Cashier Office, Jubilee Centre, 9909 Franklin Ave. Fort McMurray, Tel: 780-743-7000
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REMINDER
Please remove garbage bins off the road or shoulder after your bins have been emptied, 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
COMMUNITY
RADIO
Thursday January 22, 2015
Community Hall
Light Dinner - 5:00 p.m.
(Soup & Sandwiches)
Bingo - 6:00 p.m.
Please purchase and bring your own bingo cards.
Cards can be purchased at Anzac Grocery.
Two complimentary cards will be given to Pre-Registered Seniors over the age of 55, on
behalf of Anzac FCSS
** All participants must pre-register by January 19th 2014 **
by contacting Megan Reidt
Phone: 705.334.2450 Email:[email protected]
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January 2015
From the WLCA board
We wish one and all a Happy New Year.
2014 has been a busy year for our board, some of
the key objectives we worked on this year with our
local Councillor and RMWB were the water and
sewer servicing in our communities and seeing the
commitment from our governing body RMWB to
bring it to fruition.
We have completed our new board structure and
bylaws, along with a budget allowing us the funding
for training board members as well as networking
with other communities facing similar issues and
work together in finding solutions. WLCA and the
FCSS have joined to become a stronger voice for
the community.
Our 2014 elections brought us a very committed
and visionary mix. These individuals give up their
family time to work on projects essential to our
community and we look forward to working with you
in 2015.
The WLCA holds a monthly open meeting in the
Rec. Centre 6:30 pm. the second Monday of each
month. The next meeting will be January 12, 2015
-Darryl Woytkiw, President
Willow Lake Community Association
New Year Greetings
May this New Year bring wisdom and honesty
among our politicians. May this New Year bring
happiness and content among people. Happy
2015.
Wish you a Great, Prosperous, Blissful, Healthy,
Bright, Delightful, Mind-blowing, Energetic,
Terrific and Extremely Happy...
Friends in Need would like to wish
everyone a Happy New Year and a
very prosperous 2015.
We would like to thank the following
for the donations made for "Friends
in Need" at the community
Christmas supper and to everyone
that purchased items in the silent
auction.
Nexen
Final Touch
Audio Designs
A Thousand Words
Photographer
Wood Buffalo Maternity
Just Kidding
Canadian Jewelers
North Star Ford
TJ's Oilfield
Driving Force
Infinity Nails
Technicuts
Caribou Flowers
Anzac Rec Center
McMurray Bouncy Rentals
Gregg Distributors
Zee Bar
6S Spirits and Suds
Nicole Gardner
Annette Woytkiw
Happy New Year!
-Nicole Gardner and
-Annette Woytkiw
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015!
-
Anonymous
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On behalf of the Anzac FCSS and the Community, we would like to
send out our appreciation to the following sponsors of our Annual
Community Christmas Dinner.
The REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WOOD BUFFALO
NEXEN
ANZAC REC BOARD
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD
HERTZ
ANZAC GROCERY
HML LODGE
STAT OIL
ZEE BAR
Your donations and support are greatly appreciated!
AFCSS
On behalf of the AFCSS, we would like to take this moment to thank everyone in the
community for a great year.
The FCSS board has been very busy this year. We are trying different programs to see
what works for our community. We have had some wins and some failures. This past
year we also had help from two summer students from Nexen. They did programming for
the youth and elders. They did a fantastic job.
The luncheons and bingos for the elders were great success and continue to be so. The
Anzac Daze Treasure Hunt and BBQ were also great successes, not only for the Board
but for the Community.
In the month of October, we hired Megan. She is to work with the Tiny Tots, Recreation
Board and AFCSS. She has been a great contribution to the boards and Community.
We as a board hope to keep improving and growing in our Community in the years to
come!
We wish everyone a Happy New Year!
- Nicole Gardner/ President
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Anzac Recreation and Social Society
are looking for volunteers to join the
WINTERFEST 2015 COMMITTEE!!
Mark your calendars for
Saturday February 14, 2015
Pancake Breakfast, King and Queen of the North, Fishing
Derby, Snowball Game, Poker and Crib Tournament, Bingo
and kids’ activities are just some of things happening during
Winterfest 2015.
It is only with the continued support of volunteers that we can
make this event a success. Your help is needed!
Next meeting Tuesday January 6 @ 6pm – Anzac Community
Hall
Please contact Patty @ 780-334-2424 for more information.
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BIRTHDAYS
Rosemary Be lore
January 1
Bohdi Woodward
January 1
Darlene Platt
January 2
Brandon Lavallee
January 2
Justin Sexsmith
January 3
Christopher Cardinal
January 5
Michael Cheecham
January 7
Carol Westman
January 7
Karen Janvier
January 8
Keisha Lavallee
January 8
Dwayne Cheecham
January 9
Shelia Fraser
January 9
Dwayne Cheecham
January 9
Dayna McNeilly
January 9
Mackenzie Velders
January 10
Crystal Powder
January 10
Leon Kreutzer
January 10
Annie Cleaveau
January 10
Paige Woodward
January 11
Angela Woodward
January 12
Jasmine Cree
January 14
Jace Cree
January 15
Brandon Wilson
January 18
Marc Cote
January 19
Donna Fetzko
January 22
Lindsay Wiltzen
January 23
Betty Woodward
January 24
Wade Musseau
January 24
April Woodward
January 25
Cecilia Cardinal
January 28
Bernice Cree
January 29
Olive Wooden
January 29
The Seguins would like to
wish everyone a Happy
New Year and all the best
in 2015.
God bless our town!
- Viola & family
Haoo
Quote to Ponder
The most beautiful things
in the world cannot be
seen or even touched;
they must be felt with the
heart.
-Helen Keller
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.
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January 2015
BEST DECORATED HOME CHRISTMAS CONTEST
2014
Congratulations to our winners!!
Anzac
1st Place: James & Kaylea Collins
2nd Place: Darryl & Annette Wotykiw
3rd Place: Mickey & Trudy Cockerill
Gregoire Lake Estates
1st Place: Ron & Nadine Finch
2nd Place: Chad & Stephanie Bourque
3rd Place: Chris & Layla Foulds
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Sponsored by the
Anzac Recreation and Social Society
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January 2015
YOUTH ZONE
January 2015
Community Events
SUN
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SAT
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29
30
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1
2
3
X
X
8
9
10
15
16
17
4
5
6
X
11
18
25
12
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YOUTH BINGO [3-530]
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LAST DAY TO
PRE REGISTER FOR
RADIO BINGO
ECDP [9-12]
ECDP [9-12]
SENIORS BINGO [1-3]
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X
ECDP [9-12]
YOUTH SKATE
[3-530]
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X
ECDP [9-12]
DROP IN [101130]
YOUTH
BANNOCK
[2-530]
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ECDP [9-12]
ECDP [9-12]
COMMUNITY
RADIO BINGO [59]
DROP IN
[10-1130]
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28
29
30
ECDP [9-12]
SENIORS
LUNCHEON
[12-3]
ECDP [9-12]
YOUTH SKATE [3-530]
ECDP [9-12]
DROP IN [101130]
YOUTH ?
[1-530]
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NOTES
RADIO BINGO - COMMUNITY HALL
5:00PM - SOUP AND SANDWICHES
6:00PM SHARP - RADIO BINGO BEGINS
PLEASE PURCHASE AND BRING YOUR OWN BINGO CARDS. CARDS CAN BE PURCHASED AT ANZAC GROCERY
TWO COMPLIMENTARY CARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO PRE-REGISTERED SENIORS OVER THE AGE OF 55, ON BEHALF OF ANZAC FCSS
** ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTER BY JANUARY 19, 2015 **
BY CONTACTING MEGAN REIDT
PHONE: 720.334.2450
EMAIL: [email protected]
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SENIORS’ CORNER
CHEQUE OVERPAYMENT FRAUD
Fraudulent cheques are used in a variety of scams such as advance fee letter fraud,
overpayment and prize pitch to name a few.
Overpayment scams is the type of fraud where the person receiving the cheque is
actually owed money for goods sold. The seller receives a counterfeit cashier's cheque
personal cheque or corporate cheque from the “purchaser” in an amount in excess of the
amount owed; is asked to deposit the cheque and wire the excess funds immediately
back to the sender/purchaser or the purchaser's agent or shipper; and, the deposited
cashier's cheque is subsequently returned as counterfeit and charged back to the seller's
account.
Anyone selling goods should be suspicious of any cheque, especially if it is for more than
the agreed selling price. Consider an alternative method of payment, such as an escrow
service or online payment service. Talk to your bank about the safest way to receive
funds from overseas.
To protect yourself against this sort of scam, never agree to a deal in which the payer
wishes to issue an amount for more than the agreed price and expects you to reimburse
the balance. The scammers use a variety of excuses to explain the overpayment, but any
such excuse should be treated with the utmost suspicion.
In order to avoid overpayment scams, remember the following general words of advice:
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Know who you are dealing with; independently confirm your buyer's name, street
address, and telephone number;
Never accept a cheque for more than your selling price;
Never agree to wire back funds to a buyer. A legitimate buyer will not pressure you
to do so, and you have limited recourse if there is a problem with a wire transfer;
Resist pressure to “act now.” If the buyer's offer is good now, it should be good
when the cheque clears; if you accept payment by cheque, ask for a cheque
drawn on a local bank or a bank with a local branch. You can visit that bank
branch to determine if the cheque is legitimate; if the buyer wants to use a service
you have not heard of, be sure to check it out to ensure it is reliable. Check its
Web site, call its customer service hotline, and read its terms of agreement and
privacy policy. If you do not feel comfortable with the service, do not use it.
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ANZAC RECREATION CENTER
Birthday Party Packages
The Anzac Recreation Centre Presented by Nexen is pleased to offer our new birthday party packages.
We have a variety of themes to choose from that is guaranteed to be the party your little tyke will never
forget. The following 2 hour packages include:
 Activity of your choice
 A party room for cake cutting and opening presents
 A party host to assist where needed
Bring in your decorations prior to the party and our Party Host will be glad to decorate the room so it’s extra
special for your little one. You can also bring your own food.
Skate Party - Reserve your spot to do one of Anzac's favorite pastimes, skating and hockey! Bring your
skates and CSA approved helmet and let the fun begin! This booking will include the rink to use at your
leisure as well as a Party Zone located right in the Arena Area! How convenient to go from the ice straight to
your birthday cake! You will have the coolest birthday in town!
Members = $200
Non-members = $230
Sports of All Sorts - This birthday party is perfect for your sport enthusiasts’ big day! Rent a portion of the
field house and we will get everything else ready for you! Dodgeball, floor hockey, badminton, and
volleyball, the options are only limited to your imagination! Once you are done and ready to re-energize, we
will have a spacious room for your food, drinks, cake and most importantly.... presents!
Members = $200
Non-members = $230
Party Room- Let us take away the stress of party planning by providing you a room and assisting you
decorate for your child's big day! Just bring the decor and food and we will make sure it is set up in time for
the guests to arrive. Once everything is said and done let us take care of the clean-up, we can even help you
chase people out when the party, and you, are done!
Members = $150
Non-members = $170
Preschool Party - Jump, tumble and play on your big day! This party package is best suited to babies first
birthday all the way to 7 years of age! This booking includes a space for food and festivities as well as 10
passes into the beautiful indoor playground as well access to Pajama Gym soft play equipment!
Ages: 7 years and under
Members = $150
Non-members = $170
For more information or to book your birthday party, please call
Guest Services at 780-793-6900
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AROUND THE REGION
R.A.R.A. 2015
NOMINATIONS
Nominate Your Community Members!
Our Vision:
“To bestow appreciation for the achievement of Aboriginal
people in or from this region by recognizing excellence in
specific fields, by doing this in such a way that more and
more people and institutions participate in ensuring the
Regional Aboriginal Recognition Awards make a positive
impact on the lives of all people.”
The 27th Annual R.A.R.A is scheduled for March 7st, 2015, at the Sawridge Hotel and
Conference Centre. Nominations are now being accepted until January 23rd, 2015.
Nomination forms available at:
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Anzac ~ Municipal Office: (780) 334-2298 or Anzac Community School: (780) 334-2271
Conklin~ Municipal Office: (780) 559-2235; Conklin Resource: (780) 559-8900; Conklin
Community School: (780) 559-2228
Janvier ~ Municipal Office: (780) 559-2230; Father R. Perin School: (780) 559-2240
Fort Chipewyan ~ Keyano College Campus (780) 697-3767; ADCS School: (780) 6973933; Family & Community Support Services (780) 697-9017
Fort McKay ~ Fort McKay First Nations Office: (780) 828-4220; Fort McKay Day Care:
(780) 828-0004; Dorothy McDonald Learning Centre: (780) 828-4433; Fort McKay
School: (780) 828-4222
Gregoire Lake ~ Fort McMurray First Nation Office: (780) 334-2293; Gregoire Lake
Health Centre: (780) 334-2443
Nomination forms will also be available at www.raraevent.ca
Completed nomination forms may be E-mailed to the RARA Nomination Committee:
[email protected] or fax: (780) 334-2860
For additional information or assistance, please call the Nominations Chair at (780) 715-5775
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
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.
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.
ANZAC COMMUNITY HEALTH
A Public Health Nurse is available:
Date: Every second Wednesday
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. By appointment
Where: Anzac Community Hall
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 only.
For Appointment contact:
Charlotte Goodyear, RN
Fort McMurray, Public Health
Tel: 780 791-6271
If you have any health concerns or questions:
- See your family doctor
- Call Health link at 1-866-408-5465
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Note:
You can find your collection schedule on the recycle-more.ca website, or by calling the
Recycling Hotline at 780 743-7947.
A copy of this 2015 Recycling & Garbage Calendar is also available at the Anzac
Municipal Office.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
January
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
All offices
closed
8
9
10
4
Church
Service
starts at 11
am
5
6
Winter Fest
Committee
meeting @ 6
pm
7
11
12
WLCA
meeting at
New Rec.
Centre 6:30
pm
13
14
Seniors
Bingo
1-3pm
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Community
RADIO
BINGO
5-9 PM
23
24
25
26
27
Seniors
luncheon
12-3 pm
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1. 19
Newsletter
deadline
30
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Sub Zero
Challenge
7 am to
Feb.1st -7am
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