HOMECOMING WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 4TH ~ 7TH 2009
celebrations
Come join us for Homecoming Weekend! Friday, September 4th, 2009 5pm ~ Reception and Registration 7pm - 10pm ~ Wine and Cheese Social (Hosted by The Town of Grande Cache) Opening Ceremonies Saturday, September 5th, 2009 9am - 11am ~ Registration 9am - 11am ~ Pancake Breakfast 12noon ~ Parade 1pm ~ Minor’s Memorial Dedication 2pm - 4pm ~ Old Fashion BBQ 1pm - 4pm ~ Tourism Centre Tours (Historical Society) 9pm - 1am ~ Adult Dance “The Emeralds” 9am - midnight ~ Youth Dance “Much Music Video Dance (13-17 yrs.) Sunday, September 6th, 2009 11am ~ Community Church Service 2pm - 4pm ~ Family Picnic, Central park 1pm - 4pm ~ Tourism Centre Tours (Historical Society) 9pm ~ Bonfire and Weiner Roast 10:30pm ~ Fireworks Monday, September 7th, 2009 10am - noon ~ Farewell Continental Breakfast
The Annual September Long Slo pitch Tournament will also be happening. Get your Reunion Teams Registered!!
Hometown Heroes ~ 40th Anniversary Do you know someone who has been a driving force in the development of our community or has made a significant contribution? The 40th Anniversary Committee is encouraging all community groups and organizations to nominate one of their current or past members who have made a significant contribution to the community over the past 40 years. Please mail (40th Anniversary Committee c/o Box 300 Grande Cache, AB. T0E 0Y0) or fax 1-780-827-2406, a letter describing why you feel the individual is deserving of this recognition. (Deadline is June 15th 2009.)
Please register for the 40th Anniversary Forms available at www.grandecache.ca or Town Office 2
MESSAGE
from the mayor
s the long winter comes to an end and we envision spring and warmer weather, our focus will once again turn to community infrastructure and Town beautification.
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Of course, the major topic of conversation in recent months has been the multiplex and we continue to move forward exploring costs, funding opportunities, and refining of the plan itself. At this time, I wish to extend thanks to the Steering Committee who has provided such valuable input and direction on this initiative. As well, thank you to all members of the community who have participated in public engagement opportunities and made their thoughts and
feelings known. This is a community project – a significant investment in our Town’s future, and it is critical that we not only do the right thing – but also do it in the right way. It is the involvement and participation of all citizens that contributes to the spirit and strength of a community and promotes pride and ownership in all we do. This September long weekend we will be welcoming home many former residents and hosting visitors and dignitaries as we celebrate forty exciting and successful years as the Town of Grande Cache. We will want to look our best! The staff of the Town will continue to work hard, but we can’t do it alone and will count on the continued assistance and support of our residents as we clean-up and prepare to host what is, without a doubt, going to be a great weekend! When we all work together, there is no limit to what we can accomplish.
W H AT’S INSIDE Our 40th Anniversary . . . .2 Mayor’s Message . . . . . . .3 Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Tourism Notes . . . . . . . . . .5 Camp Hide Away . . . . . . .8 FCSS Programs . . . . . . . .9 Pink Day . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Spring ‘09
Multiplex Update . . . . . . .11 Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Rec Programs . . . . . . . . .20 Public Works . . . . . . . . . .22 Video Conferencing . . . . .22 Deathfest Update . . . . . .23
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Community Focus is a quarterly publication created by the Town of Grande Cache. This publication is printed in Alberta using North Americian paper with 10% post consumer waste.
To contact us: Administration Office (780) 827-3362 Public Works (780) 827-3610 Recreation Centre: (780) 827-2446 Tourism Centre (780) 827-3300 FCSS (780) 827-2296
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RECYCLE
for Mother Earth GRANDE CACHE RECYCLES
f everyone on the earth lived like the average Canadian, we would need at least four planets to sustain our lifestyles and provide all the materials and energy we currently use.
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We create a lot of waste – over 1,000 kilograms per person each year. Did you know the majority of stuff we throw out isn’t “waste” at all, it can be reused or recycled! “In nature there can be no waste - everything produced is used as a resource by some other living organism. There is a continuous cycling of the elements. By the age of 6 months, the average Canadian has consumed the same amount of resources as the average person in the developing world consumes in a lifetime.”
RECYCLING FROM THE FORGOTTEN ROOM Stop the waste in the bathroom waste basket. I know we’re all pretty good these days at recycling newspapers, and rinsing out our tins of food so they can go into the blue box … but how many toilet paper tubes do we remember to toss into the blue box? Place a small container in your bathroom and divert all those recyclables at its source. Other bathroom recyclables include: the plastic wrapper the toilet tissue rolls come in, toothpaste and soap boxes. This bathroom blue box also makes an excellent supply receptacle for crafty little hands. There are some pretty cool rocket ships, a googlyeyed octopus and other little crafts being made out of these former landfillers.
RECYCLING LOCATIONS: Public Works Building: used oil • used oil filters Recycling Centre: (located at the ball diamonds) cardboard • plastic containers • clear glass • tin cans • p aper (all types) • phone books • Christmas w r apping • plastic bags
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Refuse Recycling: (located at the ball diamonds) grass clippings • leaves • garden refuse • Christmas trees
We don’t inherit the land from our fathers, We borrow it from our children. ~Native proverb
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Landfill: computers • electronics • b atteries trucks • tires • alkaline paint • aerosol cans
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cars
Grande Cache Bottle Depot 10017 - 98 Street Business Hours: Tues. - Thurs. 1pm - 6pm, Sat. 9am - 3pm Prices: 1 Litre & Under - $0.10 glass bottles • plastic bottles • pouches • aluminum cans • p o ly coat containers Over 1 Litre - $0.25 glass bottles • plastic bottles pouches • aluminum cans • poly coat containers
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Town Office: printer cartridges
Beer cans and bottles - $0.10
Our Centre:
Best Kept Secret in Grande Cache Elesa Willies, Tourism Centre Supervisor
he Tourism and Interpretive Centre was the first place I was shown when I arrived here as a visitor back in 2001. I remember being amazed at the beauty, scope and content of this wonderful facility. I was further impressed when told that this was a municipal project that had materialized back in 1996 through the valuable contributions of volunteers within the community. (How many of you know that the official opening was presided by the Alberta Premier of the time, Ralph Klein?)
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During that visit, I remember thinking that the Centre would be a great place to work and that materialized in April 2005. How we have grown since then! In 2005, the building housed a tourism information section, gift shop, museum and art gallery with adjoining art studio. Displays also showcased geological descriptions, ice age artifacts, dinosaur tracks, wildlife, Aboriginal heritage and fur trading, as well as local industries. We also had two rooms for business meetings. The Centre was, and remains, home to the Grande Cache Historical Society and the Palette Pals Art Club.
Within four short years, we have become a thriving multi-functional facility, which aptly lives up to its name and is a showpiece Grande Cachites can be justifiably proud of. Next time you visit us, check out the front lobby. There are two plaques hanging on the wall: one is from AMA called Alberta 100 Journeys, which commemorates Grande Cache as a place that highlights the unique character of Alberta. The other shows the accreditation we received as a Travel Alberta Visitor Centre last year. No mean feat for a town of 4,000! We have expanded with the addition of the Bird’s Eye View Interpretive Park. This is the vision of the Historical Society, who managed to realize their dream with the cooperation of the Town. Again, this is a shining example of a community at work. There were generous donations in the form of labour and funds by volunteers, local businesses, as well as help from the inmates of the Grande Cache Institution. The combined effort helped to clear and build our lovely interpretive trail, which meanders around a picnic pavilion and two adjoining gazebos.
Forestry donated the three historical buildings also on site: Muskeg Ranger Station, Adams Creek and Moberly Fire Lookouts. The showpiece is the “Grande Cache” namesake, which sits impressively on stilts by the welcoming road sign and is lit from below at night. This is still a ‘work in progress,’ so we welcome you to come and help us complete this dream. Tourism. Our international and Canadian tourists have increased significantly. We have regular tour buses during the summer, which make a point of stopping by to visit and shop. We also have the added convenience of wireless Internet connection. Our collection of DVDs on the area is growing and they are available for viewing (some are also for sale) with an optional tour of our facility. During the summer, Historical Society members volunteer their time to open the Muskeg Ranger Station for public viewing. They are also working towards completing the Adams Creek Lookout, so that it may also be available for public display. Last year saw the exciting addition of the Wild Blue Yonder’s “blue bus” office, 5
which joins us from May until September. It is from here that many visitors start their white water rafting adventures. We’ve even been on T.V.! Two years ago, Grande Cache hosted the show Mantracker, and last summer many people viewed us on Country Music Television (CMT), of which the Centre was the hub of it all. Our gift shop features a wildlife/ educational theme to suit customers both young and old. We endeavour to support local talent through consignments and strive to maintain high quality standards. People are surprised to find that we carry such a variety of books, music, jewellery, clothing, art and photo prints, natural soaps and skin balms, toys, speciality coffee and teas, as
well as Canadian-made Aboriginal jewellery and dream catchers. On the unusual side, we even have walking sticks, animal tracks, skulls and fur pieces. We also sell the very popular “Passport to the Peaks” hiking program books. Dr Keith Darcell is the founder and is always receiving requests for more of the same! Interpretive Side. Various industries and groups regularly use our meeting rooms, which now have videoconferencing capabilities. There are free Brown Bag lunches and various seminars available to the public. We also provide an intimate movie theatre seating thirty. We are starting to work more closely with the Akasaka Rec. Centre. To date, we have partnered to
unique local artists FACES IN BARK Local Artist - Doug Donahue “Faces in Bark” begins with a trip to the woods – solo or with company of a good friend. Put on your backpack, take a lunch, an axe, and search out the river valleys to locate a stand of Black Popular (Cottonwood). If you are fortunate, you may catch a glimpse of some deer, elk or other creatures of nature as you eyes search for standing dead trees with bark of the proper age, depth and width. Pull out your axe, pry off the ribs of bark and fill your backpack for the hike home. A good friend asked me if I could “see” a face before I started carving. No – I see an area to carve a face, maybe even the beard, and as I begin, the eyes, nose and cheeks take on their own form. No two pieces of bark produce the same face, so each “Face in Bark” is unique. Upon completion of the carving, the sanding and four coats of varnish, a face stares back at me saying, “ you created me – are you satisfied?”
“Faces in Bark” are available from the Tourism Centre A variety of selections.
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host a film festival and Tai Chi Classes. In the last couple of years we have had wine and cheese community functions, in which the Centre was filled with about two hundred people. We also have school trips come to view and learn about our dinosaur and wildlife displays. The future looks bright as we continue to aim for the ‘level of excellence that will meet and exceed the expectations of our residents and visitors.’ This is our promise to you and we hope that you will join us in claiming and celebrating proud ownership of the Centre. We look forward to seeing you. Come and discover the best kept secret in Grande Cache!
gift ideas
Big Horn Gallery Gift Shop & the Tourism & Interpretive Centre
for Mother’s Day DAZZLING DICHRO Dichroic glass is glass that has two colours , transmitted and reflected. This glass coating process was originally developed for the space industry for use in microchips. It is achieved by applying multiple, micro-thin layers of different metals (titanium, chromium, aluminum, zirconium, magnesium, or silicon) to the surface of the glass. Certain wavelengths of light are allowed to pass through or be reflected causing the colours you see.
A SLICE OF THE NORTH Diamond drill core jewelry comes from the Canadian Shield. Wendy Stanwick (the Hippie Girl) is using diamond drill core samples from Canadian sources. Using these basic slices Wendy creates various themed lines of jewelry, being careful to
Dichroic jewelry is made by fusing (melting) two pieces of glass together at a high temperature. The fused glass is then ground to size and fired again creating the glass pieces used in the dramatic pieces of jewelry by Opalescence.
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leave at least one rounded edge. This is to remind us of the hard working, optimistic prospectors. A Slice of the North is Wendy’s way of sharing the beauty of the Canadian Shield with the rest of the world. after Variety of choices core sample
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Hide Away
at Camp Hide-A-Way amp Hide-A-Way has been bustling this winter! In addition to the typically slower winter rental activity, we have been busy renovating the Camp, preparing it for somewhat of a “transformation.” For those who don’t know, Hide-a-Way is a self-service camp facility 40 km south of Grande Cache on Highway 40. The facility consists of 6 cabins and a main lodge with washrooms, showers, full kitchen, and eating/activity area.
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he camp’s transformation is spurred on by the results of a Business Case that was completed in 2008, which examined the Camp’s past, present and future use. We found that although Hide-A-Way is definitely popular with locals during the summer months and a few extra weekends for weddings, reunions, school groups and so on, there is definitely the potential to develop Hide-A-Way into more of a sustainable tourism product.
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he process of developing Hide-A-Way into a tourism product is certainly not a project that will happen overnight. The Camp will continue to be available for its traditional use as a get-a-way for locals. However, in addition to this high-season use, we are also looking to attract new user groups to Hide-A-Way in the spring, fall, and winter, when the camp usage tends to slow down.
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hese new user groups may be local, regional, or international school groups, special interest groups such as bird watchers or retreats, corporate groups, and others. Maybe you have an event that would suit Camp Hide-A-Way’s peaceful atmosphere? Or maybe there’s a business venture that could utilize the Camp’s facilities. If there’s an idea you would like to discuss or that you would like assistance getting off the ground, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Travis Dukleow, Camp Facilities Supervisor, at 780-827-3042 or e-mail travis@grandecache.ca
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“OUR FCSS” The following provides a brief overview of the programs and assistance provided by our very knowledgeable and talented staff. …. NEWCOMERS The Newcomers Package provided by Joan Evans at FCSS continues to be a successful resource. Joan constantly reviews the information and most recently enhanced the package by providing a “survival” component for people unfamiliar with the potential hazards of northern living (cold and ice etc.) BUDGETING The budgeting program assists in the challenges of managing household finances. Currently Joan is providing guidance and support to 5 clients. Typically the Budgeting Program has been sought out by single mothers. However, Joan would like it to be known that we have the capacity to provide advice and strategies for everyone from students out in the work place for the first time, to seniors who would like to maximize the use or their retirement savings. Other News……. BRIDGING THE GAP - WORKING TOGETHER Joan and Karla (our new Youth Coordinator) recently enjoyed a visit to the grade nine class at the High School where they had the pleasure of delivering the Junior Achievement Program to the wonderful students. And….Introducing.. Our most recent recruit to the team is George Delorme. In a collaborative effort, George from the AWN, is working with Joan at FCSS and Sheri at our Programs Department on a variety of tasks such as our 40TH Anniversary Collage and our recycling program. For more information on the How to Make Your Budget Work program or Newcomers Packages, please contact Joan Evans, Community Coordinator at 780-827-2296 or e-mail joan.evans@grandecache.ca GIRLS NIGHT OUT Girls Night Out, run by Denise Caines, continues to be a popular and innovative program. Driven by youth, the program had 3 new recruits last month and now has 16 registered overall. Due to the success of this format Karla our Youth Coordinator (after discussions with Denise) has started a Boys Night Out program which promises to be just as successful. Girls Night Out is held every Thursday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm for Ages 10 to 14 years, If your daughter would like to participate in the Girls Night Out program, please contact Denise Caines at 780-827-2296 or e-mail denise.caines@grandecache.ca to register.
FRONT DESK Denise’s role as a key contact within the community continues to be a challenge. Denise provides a wide range of formal and informal services to clients; Assisting Seniors with documentation and forms (AISH, Taxi Tickets etc.) to generic questions regarding local living accommodation, to referrals for professional community agencies. Ever approachable! FAMILY RELIEF RESPITE PROGRAM The Family Relief Respite Program continues to be well utilized. In fact, the demand for this service has led to us recruiting a casual family relief worker. Parents have found a significant benefit from this program as stress is minimized while their children are wonderfully cared for by Donna Kennedy. The Family Relief Respite program, now in its’ 8th year has assisted many families by providing child care for parents experiencing stress in their lives. If you would like to find out more about this program, please contact Donna Kennedy, Family Relief Worker at 780-827-2828 or e-mail donna.kennedy@grandecache.ca GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT Since its beginning in 2004, our Grief and Loss Support program has helped over 240 clients. The Grief & Loss program provides support for those who are experiencing a loss of a loved one, relationship, life style, etc. PARENT PLACE AND ROOTS OF EMPATHY PROGRAM Grande Cache Parent Place: Our Parenting Classes are divided into three age groups, 1-4, 5-12 and 13-17 years of age. Each of these courses teaches parents helpful strategies on effective communication, stages of child development, redirecting misbehavior, and sidestepping power struggles between parent and child. These courses encourage the development of self-esteem and character building in our children as well as providing a strong knowledge base for parenting. Classes can take place one on one or in a group setting. We have a Parenting Resource Library. THE ROOTS OF EMPATHY This program is being facilitated by Diana Blaszczyk to grade one students at Sheldon Coates Elementary School. The Roots of Empathy program teaches students about their own feelings and the feelings of others. This is accomplished by a mother and her baby coming into the classroom over an 8 month period where the students have the opportunity to identify the baby’s feelings. This in turn helps them to describe their own feelings as well as understanding the feelings of others. In 2009, the program will be offered at Summitview School.
WHERE TO FIND US F.C.S.S. is located in the Provincial Building beside Home Hardware complete with a sign indicating the home of Parent Place and Family Relief.
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“PINK DAY OR STOOD- UP DAY” February 27, 2009 was “International Stand Up to Bullying Day” or “Pink Day”. This day was endorsed by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Grande Cache, and support of the movement was initiated by the Schools in Grande Cache November 2008.
What is Pink Day? International STAND UP to Bullying Day is a special bi-annual event in which the Town of Grande Cache, the Schools of Grande Cache, and other organizations and business supported this action wearing “Pink”. By wearing “pink”, we as a town: 1) Send a loud, non-confrontational message of resistance to bullies 2) Identify ourselves to victims as a source of support willing to help 3) Draw attention to the effects of bullying, and stimulate passive bystanders into action We are Global ~ 25 different countries are involved We are Local By wearing “Pink” throughout the day, students, teachers, principals, employees of the Town of Grande Cache, Town Council, members of organizations and businesses in the Town of Grande Cache took a collective stand against bullying in our community. Events were held at Sheldon Coates Elementary School, Summitview Middle School, Grande Cache Community High School and Susa Creek. Highlights of the day included: School Assemblies which highlighted the message “Bullying will not 10
be tolerated”. Students being provided with pink pencils declaring “Grande Cache STOOD Up!”, and a play by students that demonstrated the importance of taking a stand “Against Bullying”. Everyone at FCSS would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved. The challenge of partnering with so many agencies, learning from each other, and growing together can only benefit us more in future endeavors. Special mention of thanks to: Amanda MacDougall (Family School Liaison Worker), Principal Margaret Price (Principal, Sheldon Coates), Scott Woodward (Principal, Summitview), Lisa Brown (Executive Assistant, Town of Grande Cache), Karla Dudok (Youth Coordinator, Town of Grande Cache), Yvonne Remple and Vic Beland Town Council, and our very own Diana Blaszczyk (Early Intervention Worker). For more information on Parenting Supports, Bullying or the Roots of Empathy program, please contact Diana Blaszczyk, Parent Support Worker @ 780-827-2828 or e-mail diana.blaszczyk@grandecache.ca
MULTI PLEX PROJECT he Akasaka Recreation Centre serves as the recreation and wellness hub for the Town of Grande Cache. As the economy has expanded the Town has put increasing importance on a high quality of life for residents and understands the importance of community health and wellness. Recreation, culture and heritage are an integral component to attract and retain new employees and families to the community. The current lack of space in the community and at the recreation centre infringes on the Town from developing programs and opportunities for all segments of the community, in particular children, youth and senior citizens.
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The Akasaka Recreation Centre was constructed in the early 1970’s with a small addition added in 1995 and 2006. The Centre currently contains a standard swimming pool (more suited to lap swimming than family aquatics), four sheets of curling ice, curling lounge, preschool, staff offices, weight room, canteen/seating area, hockey arena and required mechanical areas to support the noted facilities. Recently, despite upgrades to mechanical and building systems the pool remains a priority concern. The community has expressed significant interest in the construction of a new aquatic centre that would meet the recreational needs of the local swim club,
families, young children, youth and seniors, for swim lessons, wellness, and general aquatic recreation. Preliminary consultations have indicated a need for a wide variety of other sporting and non sporting additions to the facility including a community hall (multipurpose facility), expanded fitness centre, meeting rooms, games and crafts facilities with an emphasis on youth, children and seniors. The intent of the design will be to maximize the functionality of the required spaces while limiting the amount of new and renovated areas required throughout the facility and site. The Provincial Government has expressed significant interest in having 11
the Town relocate their offices, and the FCSS, vacating the Provincial Building by the expiry of the Town’s lease in 2010. As a result, the Town has elected to consolidate these facilities at the Akasaka Centre, giving Grande Cache a unique one-stop Civic opportunity. The proposed multi use facility will encompass a new Aquatics facility (leisure pool, water slide, lazy river, steam room, sauna, family change rooms, and a hot tub), a large fitness area, indoor children’s play area, multiple programming rooms,
The Facts: • RFP sent out early January 2008 for s t u dy on Akasaka Recreation Centre revitalization. • Ken Hutchinson Architect Ltd. was awarded the contract for the study for the revitalization of the Akasaka Recreation Centre in May of 2008, based on the firm’s experience in over 30 such projects. • Steering Committee set up May 2008 • Household Survey sent out July 2008 • S u rvey Results August 2008: Current Aquatic visits – av e r age 8.6 per person. New aquatic centre development – average 19.5 visits per person. 88.9% of households said they would be very or somewhat likely to visit the new aquatic centre. Most popular features of a new a q u atic centre – Hot Tub, Fitness Centre, Waterslide, Lane Pool, Leisure Pool, Wav e pool.
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family/social area, retail space, municipal offices, FCSS offices and a Youth Centre. Some of the key sustainability elements that will be incorporated are; flexibility for future needs, energy efficiencies through design innovation, energy efficient building systems, recycling, and environmentally friendly materials. Some of the sustainable strategies will be; site design, mechanical/lighting systems, water efficiency, landscape design and public awareness and education. 79.8% of households were supportive of a new aquatic centre 18.3% would oppose or somewhat oppose the new aquatic centre. Most popular “other” elements – Gym, Multi-purpose hall, Meeting spaces, Better appearance. 69.1% expressed concern re: cost/ tax increase 30.9% said they had no concerns re: cost/ tax increases. • Student/ Youth Survey Findings:
Waterslide Hot Tub Food and Beverag e Pool Wav e s Leisure Pool Bumper Boat s Decor Package Gym
• Numerous Citizen’s advisory committee meetings from May to Sept. 2008. • Open House held in Curling Rink July 16th, 2008.
A Social Heart concept incorporates a variety of different recreation and leisure services and opportunities into the facility. This idea promotes the concept of families recreating together at a common location, providing broader choices for participants, and promoting participation in many activities (through exposure to a variety of activities). This increases opportunities for socialization and spectator activities and provides opportunities for retailers, child care providers, and facility sponsorship.
• Development of Explorat o ry Concepts: June to July 2008. • On going consultation with Administration throughout process • S t u dy of other recreation centre financials September 2008 • Developed Grande Cache financials, concept/financial fit and preliminary o p e r ational costs for present and future: Oct. 2008. • Presentations to Council: Oct.31, 2008 and Nov. 18, 2008. • Fundraising Consultant hired November 2008. • Ken Hutchinson completes Feasibility S t u dy December. 23, 2008. • Public Open House Feb.12th, 2009 at the Tourism Centre 300 people attend. • Conceptual Model and informat i o n display in Shopper’s Mall - March 2009.
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Next ? 1. Finalize plans – the architectural team will continue to fine-tune the plans and the costing over the next few months with the Town. Components will be adjusted to meet our budget and once final plans and costing are in place we will set our financial development goal.
Council Approval Required 4. Permit approvals and completion of contract documents. 5. Request for Proposals for Tenders for Construction.
2. The hiring of a Construction Manager to help finalize plans and costing. 3. Fundraising campaign – we are in the process of appealing to corporations, private citizens and applying for multiple grants and subsidies that are available.
6. Then approximately 2 years of construction to completion. 7. Open late 2010 or early 2011
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Akasaka Swimming Pool Admission Rates Adult 18+ Youth (5-17) Senior 55+ Child (under 4) Family (2 adults) Family (1 adult)
DAY PASS $3.75 $2.75 $2.75 $1.50 $8.00 $8.00
MONTH $38.00 $32.00 $32.00 $12.00 $70.00 $52.50
3 MONTH $82.50 $65.00 $65.00 $30.00 $150.00 $110.00
6 MONTH $155.00 $120.00 $120.00 $47.50 $285.00 $210.00
YEAR $250.00 $210.00 $210.00 $85.00 $540.00 $410.00
Punch Passes (10 admissions for the price of 8) Adult 18+ $30.00Youth/Senior $22.00 Child $12.00 Day Pass admission to the facilities at the Recreation Centre applies to all drop in programs. Passes may be used for the following: pool admission, fitness centre, shinny, public skating and pool.
Schedule ~ April 14th - June 26th 2009 SUNDAY 6:00am 7:00am 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Lane Swim
WEDNESDAY
Lane Swim School
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Lane Swim
Lane Swim
SATURDAY
Lane Swim
Aqua
School
Aqua
Lessons
Lessons
P&T Swim
Noon Swim 11:45 - 1:00 Family
Closed for school lessons
Public Swim
Public Swim
Family Public Swim
JLC Course Lane
Course
Course
Course
Lessons Public Swim
Lessons Public Swim
Aqua Public Swim
H20 run
Lane Public Swim
Aqua Lane Swim
H20 run
Lane Swim
*dates and times are subject to change without notice
Why is Swimming so Good? Swimming works your entire body, improving cardiovascular conditioning, muscle strength, endurance, posture and flexibility all at the same time. Your cardiovascular system in particular benefits because swimming improves your body’s use of oxygen without over working your heart. Start swimming today!
Special Events at the POOL April 15 April 24 April 29 May 6 May 13 May 22 June 3 June 10 June 24
Surprise Event – 6:00pm – 8:00pm Midnight Teen Swim - 9:00pm – 11:00pm Balloon Swim 6:00pm – 8:00pm Beach Party – 6:00pm – 8:00pm Jungle Swim – 6:00pm – 8:00pm Drain the Pool Swim – 6:00pm – 8:00pm The Pools Birthday Party – 6:00pm – 8:00pm Soak the ?? – 6:00pm – 8:00pm End of School BBQ and a Swim- 6:00pm – 8:00pm
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Akasaka Recreation Centre
COUPON
Bring this coupon with you into the rec centre, and sign up and pay for Summer Swimming lessons by June 26/09 and receive them for $26 per set!
780-827-2446
POOL RENTALS
PUBLIC SWIM
Pool rentals are available most Sundays 12:00 – 1:00pm and Fridays 5:00 – 6:00pm. Rates start at $40.00/ hour for up to 50 people. Ideal for church groups, birthdays, youth groups or Family & Friends. Any child 5 or under must be within arms reach of an responsible person.
Open to everyone. Lane swim is not available. Children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by a responsible person, and be within arms reach during all of our swims. Children under eight must have a parent in the building.
Give the Wellness & Recreation center a call at 780.827.2446 for more information
LANE SWIM Ideal time to get in a few laps. Dry sauna also available.
PARENT AND TOT PUBLIC SWIM For you and your toddlers, 5 years and younger to come and meet other tots and parents, for sharing, playing and interaction with others. Lane swim is not available during this time. Not a structured program.
REMINDER
FAMILY SWIM Open to adults and their children. All children and teens must be accompanied by an adult. Limit four children to one adult. Lane swim is not available at this time.
Annual Pool Shut Down May 23 – 31, 2009 Pool will re-open June 1, 2009
PARENT & TOT AT-A-GLANCE Especially for children 4 months to 3+ years and their parents. Based on the principle “within arms reach”, these classes focus on close playful interaction and shared fun between child, parent and water. Parent & Tot 1 (4-1 2months)
Parent & Tot 2 (12-24 months)
Parent & Tot 3 (2-3 years)
1. Enter & exit the water safely with tot 2. Readiness for submersion 3. hold tot on front, eye contact 4. Hold tot on back, head 7 back support 5. Front fl o at (face out) – assisted 6. Back fl o at – assisted 7. F l o at wearing PFD –assisted 8. Arms: splashing, reaching, paddling, on front & back 9. Legs: tickling, splashing, kicking, on front & back
1 . E n t ry from sitting position 2. Exit the water assisted 3. Blow bubbles on & in wat e r 4. Face wet & in water 5. Attempt to recover object below surface 6. E n t ry from sitting position wearing PFD & return – assisted 7. Front float (face in) – assisted 8. Back fl o at – assisted 9. Kicking on front & back – assisted 10. Surface passes with continuous contact
1. Jump entry – assisted 2. E n t ry & submerge from sitting position – assisted 3. Exit the water – unassisted 4. Hold breath under water - assisted 5. Attempt to open eyes under wat e r 6. Attempt to recover object from bottom 7. Standing jump entry, return to edge – assisted 8. Jump entry & float wearing PFD – assisted 9. Front & back “starfish float” – assisted 10. Front & back “pencil fl o at ” – assisted 11. Kicking on front & back – assisted 12. Under water passes
You can spot people who are Water Smart® right away! They’re the ones who know how to swim and behave safely in, on and around water. Swim for Life includes fun, hands on teaching activities that focus on teaching water safety for the whole family. Lessons that will last a lifetime! Swim Lessons
April 21 - May 21 10 - 30 minute classes
Tuesday & Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00am & 5:30 - 7:00pm
$31.00
Swim Lessons
July 6 - July 17 10 - 30 minute classes
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 12:00am & 4:00 - 6:00pm
$31.00
Swim Lessons
July 20 - July 31 10 - 30 minute classes
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 12:00am & 4:00 - 6:00pm
$31.00
Swim Lessons
August 10 - August 21 10 - 30 minute classes
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 12:00am & 4:00 - 6:00pm
$31.00
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PRESCHOOL AT-A-GLANCE The Swim for Life Preschool Program gives children a head start on learning to swim. They’ll have fun developing the basics to be safe and confident little swimmers. Water Smart® education is part of every preschool level. Preschool 1 1. Enter & Exit shallow wat e r 2. Jump into chest deep water – assisted 3. Face in wat e r 4. Blow bubbles in wat e r 5. F l o at on front & back wearing a PFD or using other buoyant aid 6. Safe movement through water – with or without assistance nearest edge 7. Glide on back wearing PFD
Preschool 2 1. Enter & exit shallow water wearing PFD 2. Jump into chest deep wat e r 3. Submerge 4. Submerge & exhale (3-5 times)
Preschool 3 1. Jump into deep water wearing PFD, return & exit 2. Side roll wearing PFD 3. Hold breath under water (3-5s) 4. Submerge & exhale (5-10 times)
5. F l o at (assisted) on front & back (3-5 sec. each)
5. Recover object from bottom in waist-deep wat e r
6. Roll lat e r a l ly front to back & back to front, wearing PFD 7. Glide on front & back wearing PFD (2-3m each) 8. Flutter kick on back with buoyant aid (5-10m)
Preschool 4 1. Jump into deep water, return & exit 2. wearing PFD, tread water with sculling arm action 3. Side roll entry 4. Open eyes under wat e r 5. Recover object from bottom in chest-deep wat e r 6. Wearing PFD side roll entry into deep water; tread (10-15sec); swim/kick (5-10m) 7. Front fl o at , pendulum rollover to back; swim (3-5m) to grasp nearest edge 8. Glide on side(3-5m) 9. Flutter kick: on front (3-5m); on back (8-10m); on side (3-5m) 10. Front crawl (3-5m)
Preschool 5 1. Forward roll entry wearing PFD 2. Tread water (10-15sec) with sculling arm action 3. Front crawl (5-10m) 4. Back crawl (3-5m) 5. Submerge & hold breath (5-10sec)
6. Front float, l ateral roll to back; swim 2-3m to grasp 7. F l o at on front & back (3-5s each) 8. Roll lat e r a l ly front to back & back to front 9. Glide on front & back (3-5m) 10. Flutter kick on back ( 5-10m) 11. Flutter kick on front (3-5m)
6. Wearing PFD side roll entry into deep water; tread (15-30sec); swim/kick (10-15m) 7. Interval training: 4x8-10m flutter kick on back with 15-20sec rest 8. Whip kick in vertical position with a buoyant aid (10-20sec) 9. Recover object from bottom in chest-deep wat e r
SWIMMER AT-A-GLANCE Swim for Life Swimmer levels make sure your child learns how to swim before they get in too deep. Each level challenges school aged children 5 years and older to develop safe entries, deep-water support, underwater skills, and swimming strokes. Kids learn everlasting healthy habits by getting and staying fit. Swimmer levels include fun, hands on teaching activities that focus on teaching water safety — lessons that will last a lifetime!
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Swimmer 1 1. Enter & exit shallow wat e r 2. Jump into chest deep wat e r 3. Jump into water wearing PFD 4. Wearing PFD, tread water (30sec) with sculling action 5. Hold breath under water (5-10) 6. Exhale under water through mouth & nose (5-10 times)deep wat e r, tread 1 min & swim 50m 7. Open eyes under wat e r flutter kick on front (5m) 8. Wearing PFD, jump into deep wat e r, tread 30 sec, & kick on back 5-10m) flutter kick on back (5m) 9. F l o at on front & Back 10. Roll lat e r a l ly front to back & back to front 11. Glide on front, back & side 12. Flutter kick on front & back
Swimmer 2 1. Jump into deep water, return & exit 2. Side roll entry wearing PFD 3. Tread water (30-45sec) with sculling arm action & any kick 4. Recover object from bottom in chest deep water 5. Jump into deep water, tread 30 sec & Swim/kick (15-25m) 6. Flutter kick on back & side (10 – 15m)
Swimmer 3 1. Kneeling dive into deep wat e r 2. Forward roll entry into deep water with & without PFD 3. Tread water (60sec.) 4. Handstand in shallow wat e r 5. Front somersault (in wat e r ) 6.Canadian swim to survive standard: Roll entry into
7.Whip kick in vertical position (15-30sec)
7. Flutter kick on back (5m); pendulum roll to front;
8. Front crawl & back crawl (10-15m) 9. Interval training: 4x 9-12m flutter kick with 10-15sec. rest
8. Flutter kick on front (5m); pendulum roll to front; 9. Whip kick on back (10-15m) 10. Front crawl & back crawl (10-15m) 1 1 . i n t e rval training: 4x25m flutter kick with 15-20sec rests
Swimmer 4 1. Standing dive into deep wat e r 2. Tread water (2min) 3. Swim underwater (5m) 4. Roll entry into deep wat e r, tread (1-2min) & swim (50 – 75m) 5. Whip kick on front (10-15m) 6. Breaststroke arms drill (10-15m) 7. Front crawl & back crawl (25-50m) 8. Interval training: 4x 25m front or back crawl with 15-20sec rests 9. Sprint front crawl (25m)
Swimmer 5 1. Shallow dive into deep wat e r 2. Tuck jump (cannonball) into deep wat e r 3. Jump entry into deep water & tread 2min 4. Back somersault (in water) 5. S t at i o n a ry egg b e ater kick (30-60sec) 6. Breaststroke (15-25m) 7. Front crawl & back crawl (50m each) 8. Head up front crawl (10-15 m) 9. interval training: 4x50m front or back crawl with 30 sec rests 10. interval training: 4x10-15m breaststroke with 15-30sec rests 11. Sprint front crawl & back crawl (25m each)
Swimmer 6 1. Stride entry into deep water 2. Compact jump into deep wat e r 3. Tread water legs only (30-60 sec) using a lifesav i n g kick 4. Swim underwater (5-10m) to recover object 5. E gg b e ater kick on back (10-15m) 6. Scissor kick (10-15m) 7. Breaststroke (25-50m) 8. Front crawl &back crawl (50 – 100m each) 9. Interval training: 4x25m breaststroke with 30 sec rests 10. Sprint breaststroke (25m) 11. workout (300m)
Akasaka Swimming Pool Courses Bronze Medallion Learn about rescue techniques, the ABC’s, CPR and water rescue. Stroke improvement, fitness and a timed swim are included (20 lengths in 15 minutes). Pre-requisites are 13 years of age. March 17 –26, 2009, Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 – 8:30 $60.00 + books. Bronze Cross Have you completed your Bronze Medallion? This is the next step on your way to becoming a lifeguard. The course continues with advanced rescue techniques – learn about spinal injuries, submerged victims and an introduction to life guarding. Pre-requisite is Bronze Medallion. March 17 –26, 2009 *may need extra classes Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 – 8:30 $60.00 + books * books are $30. NLS-Pool Option The final step on your road to lifeguarding. Course includes teamwork, communication, public relations, pool chemistry, prevention and water rescue in the pool environment. Course involves both wet and dry sessions. Pre-requisites are standard first-aid, CPR, Bronze cross and 16 years of age. National Lifeguard April 6 – 10, 2009, Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm $250.00 Lifesaving Instructor Are you interested in teaching swim for life swim lessons, Canadian swim patrol and Bronze program? Pre-requisite is 16 years of age & bronze cross. Lifesaving instructor May 4 – 14, 2009 Monday – Thursday, 4:00pm – 8:00pm $250.00. Lifesaving instructor re-cert, TBA $78.00.
Junior Lifeguard Club JLC is a fun way for kid’s ages 8 – 15 years to learn basic lifesaving skills. Including swimming skills, Swim Patrol, Bronze star certification, CPR & teamwork. This class is fun and energetic and students will work at their own pace to complete and be well on your way to lifeguarding. JLC runs until May 22, 2009, Fridays, 3:00 – 5:00 $52.00 Monthly Draw Drop in to any program at the wellness and recreation Centre and enter to win one of our great monthly prizes. April – 3-month Family Pass May – Free week at summer camp for 1 child June – 3 summer 2009 swim lessons July – Deathfest Ticket Sponsored Swims 2pm – 5pm April 11 – Sponsored by EnCana May 9 – Sponsored by EnCana May 10 – Sponsored by EnCana June 13 – Sponsored by EnCana July 4 – Sponsored by Milner Power July 11– Sponsored by EnCana For previous sponsored swims we would like to mention: AWN, Grizzly Bear Taxidermist, Encana, Jack Pine Investments, ReMax, Alta Gas, Grande Cache Pizza and Ice Breakers.. The Town of Grande Cache would like to thank all the local businesses for supporting recreation in Grande Cache.
EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS OR TRAIN FOR A NEW CAREER! These credits, while counting toward your high school graduation, can take you toward job opportunities in aquatics! Being a lifeguard and/or swim instructor is a great job for high school/university students or any one looking for a new career. Not only can you work around your class schedule or other schedules, but also you can learn life-long skills. Lifeguard and instructors are always in demand. Lifesaving CPR & AED training These courses are designed to provide various levels of CPR training. Training on how to use the Automated External Defibrillation is also provided. Come in to have your name put on an inquiry list. CPR & AED, TBA $80.00 17
IDEAS We’re never quite sure how certain traditions come to be: why, for instance, is Easter Dinner for many Canadians synonymous with Glazed Ham? The Raspberry Glaze featured below has been all the rage in the last couple of years. If you prefer the traditional Maple Glaze, this is a wonderful opportunity to try out some pure Canadian Maple Syrup! This meal will serve 8 to 10, with leftovers.
AN 8 TO 10-POUND COOKED BONE-IN HAM Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake in a 325 F oven until meat thermometer registers 130 F at the thickest part of the ham not touching the bone. (About 2 hours.) Once you’ve reached this stage, choose one of the glazes below and brush the ham with it. Continue cooking for 30 minutes longer, basting the ham occasionally with your choice of sauce or glaze.
RASPBERRY GLAZE 1-1/2 cups seedless raspberry preserves 2 tbsps vinegar 3 chipotle peppers, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp peppercorns, coarsely cracked Fresh raspberries
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Bring raspberry preserves, vinegar, chipotle peppers, and garlic to a boil in saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Brush ham with some of the sauce. Bake for another 30 minutes basting every 10 minutes with more sauce. Sprinkle with peppercorns. Cover ham with foil and let stand for 15 minutes. Carve ham and garnish with fresh raspberries.
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2 cups applesauce 2/3 cup maple syrup 3 tbsps butter 1 tsp grated orange peel (optional)
Combine ingredients in saucepan and heat to melt butter. Mix well. Use to glaze ham during last hour of baking.
MAPLE GLAZED HAM II 1 cup maple syrup 2 tbsp cider vinegar 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Combine ingredients in saucepan. Heat through. Use to baste ham during last 30 minutes of cooking.
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maplesyrup SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH ROSEMARY OR THYME 2 pounds sugar snap peas 3 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme 2 tbsps butter 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1 cup of pearl onions, peeled Salt and pepper, to taste
Trim peas. Some people prefer to slice them lengthwise into thirds. In large saucepan, bring water, rosemary (or thyme) and pinch of salt to a boil. Add peas. Cover and simmer until tender – about 6 to 8 mins (less if they are sliced).Drain. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add peas, onions and slivered almonds and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes. Toss liberally with fresh cracked pepper, and salt to taste.
Note: to peel onions quickly, place in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let stand 60 seconds. Skins will skate right off when held between thumb and forefinger!
SWEET POTATO SOUFFLÉ 3 cups mashed sweet potato 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 stick butter 1/2 cup milk
Mix all ingredients and pour into a greased baking/soufflé dish. Cover with following topping if desired and bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees in preheated oven. Although the topping is really yummy on this one, you might consider leaving it off so that you can have an extra piece of Bunny Cake and not have to worry about where to cut your calories! But just in case, here it is …
mustard dijon THE BEST QUICK YEAST ROLLS YOU’VE EVER HAD 2 tbsps shortening 1 tbsp white sugar 1 cup hot water 1 tbsp active dry yeast 1 egg, beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and grease 8 muffin cups. Mix shortening, sugar, and hot water. Allow to cool until lukewarm and mix in the yeast until dissolved. Mix in the egg, salt, and flour. Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size. Divide dough into the prepared muffin cups, and allow to rise again until doubled in size again. Bake for 10 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup flour 1 cup chopped pecans 1/3 stick butter
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W H AT TO DO?
Rec Programs
MOVIE NIGHTS Friday Nights at the Rec. Centre Movie ratings are enforced.
April 10th April 17th April 24th May 1st
No movie- Good Friday Revolutionary Road rated 14A 8pm showtime Hotel for Dogs rated G 8 pm showtime Paul Blart Mall Cop rated PG 8pm showtime
GAME NIGHT Join us the first Saturday of each month at 7pm for great fun. Bring your friends and family and let the competition heat us as you play everything from old favorites such as Twister to interactive games like Rock Band and Wii Sports. May 2nd, June 6th
AFTER SCHOOL FUN AT THE REC CENTRE Sing Star– every Wednesday in the Rec. Centre Lobby Dates: April 15- May 13th Ages: All ages Time: 4-5pm Description: Sing along with your favorite songs Free The Grotto – Climbing wall drop-in Times: Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm Ages: All ages Description: Do your own thing or try some of our structured climbing games. Cost: Regular drop-in fees apply. The Grotto – Climbing wall drop-in Times: April 17 Friday drop-in runs 12:30-2pm Ages: All ages Description: Do your own thing or try some of our structured climbing games. Cost: Regular drop-in fees apply. Inventor Club Dates: Fridays April 17th – May 22nd Times: 2:30-3:30pm Ages: 10-13 Description: Bring your creativity & inventors mind as you work on different projects, using a variety of objects. Cost: $22.50 (must register)
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It’s a Bugs Life Dates: Friday’s April 21- May 26 Times: 4-5pm Ages: 8-10 Description: love bugs, dirt learning about creepy crawly things? This program’s for you! Cost: $22.50 (must pre- register)
Junior Hikers Club Instructor: Natasha Brown Dates: Friday’s May 29nd - June 19th Times: 2:30-3:30 Ages: 8-10 Description: Love the outdoors; go take a hike with us. Learn about a variety of vegetation & more. Free Science Experiment Dates: Tuesday’s April 15-May 20 Times: 7-8pm Ages: 10-13 Description: Experiment with household ingredients and see what crazy & wonderful things develop. Cost: $22.50 (must pre- register) Run, Jump, Climb Dates: May 20th -June 24th Times: Wednesday’s 4-5pm Ages: 8-10 Description: Challenge yourself to a variety of activities, games while having fun. Cost: $15 Must pre- register @ Rec. Centre Girls in Motion Thursday’s April 23-June 11 3:30-5:30pm If you’re a girl between the ages of 10 & 14 come out and join us as we try some great alternative ways to stay active from dance to water running. Cost is $40 Call the programs department for more information.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Rec Programs
Green Thumb Date: Saturday May 2 Times: 1-6pm Description: Wondering what grows in Grande Cache, how deep to plant, when to start your garden, ask a horticulturist. You must be 15 to register. Cost is $5.
Seniors Appreciation Week June 1st-5th Seniors, come out and take part in a variety of daily activities for free. We will end the week Friday June 5th with our annual senior’s appreciation Barbecue. For more information, contact the Programs Department @ the Rec. Centre.
Just a Touch Date: Saturday April 25 Times: 1-5pm Description: Want to learn how to apply make up flawlessly? Secrets of the stars, with make up consultant all these questions will be answered & more. Cost: $5
Babysitter’s Course April 18 & 19 from 1-6pm Description: Learn the skills you need to babysit. This Red Cross based program covers the basics from answering the phone to what to do in an emergency. You must be 10 to register. Cost is $30.
Tuesday May 12th Canada Heath Day. Join us for a fun filled day of information, fun and more.
FITNESS Please call the Rec. Centre for the most up to date information on classes. We are looking for certified fitness instructors please call Sheri at 780-827-2446, ext. 32 if you are looking to keep busy for a few extra hours a week.
HOW DO YOU SEE...
Our Town?
Emily Yakielashek
The Grade 3 class at Sheldon Coates School taught by Mrs. Harley participated in a social studies exercise with a project to create a brochure marketing our town. The entries were excellent! All of the brochures are displayed at the Tourism & Interpretive Centre. Congratulations to Emily Yakielashek, Daden Osborne and Ethan Woodward for a job well done!
Daden Osborne
Ethan Woodword
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the waste collector.... he job that gets overlooked for recognition. That job is called a waste collector. They are employed by the town to remove discarded refuse from residential, commercial and industrial sites to be transferred to the landfill. Waste collectors are exposed to many on the job hazards such as broken glass, falling objects from over loaded containers, pest, inclement weather and foul odors.
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The town has two types of waste collection vehicles rear loader which is used for commercial and industrial use. This vehicle is used to lift waste containers. Once it gets to the top it is flipped upside down and the waste is dropped in to the hopper. For both operators you need both hand and eye
coordination so nobody gets hurt. The side loader is used in residential areas where one of the operators drive the vehicle on the opposite side of the cab and the other is standing on the side so this way both can help each other when picking up residential garbage. So something to keep in mind is not to over load your cans or bags because the operators most of the time has to lift this material shoulder height. So remember if you have to drag it to the curb our operator cannot lift it. On a closing note, the next time you see Perry Lewenza or Glen Kavanagh, your local waste collector give them a big congratulations on a job well done.
SMALL BUSINESS SEMINARS & Brown Bag Presentations
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f you’re starting or expanding a business and looking for direction, you cannot afford to miss these great training sessions designated to save you time and money!
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days prior to the presentation day. Detailed course descriptions can be found under Upcoming Events at www.grandecache.ca.
(April & May Calendars) All video conferencing sessions are held at the Tourism & Interpretive Centre. Seminars are 3 hours and cost $35. Brown Bag Presentations are free and are held over the lunch hour. You must pre-register for all seminars 2
For more information, or to register call the Tourism & Interpretive Centre at 780-827-3300.