ext. 21 | Receptionist Judith Coughlin ext. 23 | Accounts Payables, Receivables, & Tax Clerk Louise McMann ext. 24 | Payroll Clerk Diane Fournier ext. 25 | Chief Financial Officer Carolyn Ferraby ext. 27 | Manager of Economic Development & Tourism Tara Wignes ext. 28 | Marketing Officer Sean Kinney ext. 30 | Development Officer Debbie McCann ext. 31 | Executive Secretary Lisa Brown ext. 31 | Chief Administrative Officer Darren Ottaway ext. 33 | Mayor Louise Krewusik
| Administration Office: 827-3362 | Public Works: 827-3610 | Recreation Centre: 827-2446 | FCSS: 827-2296 | Tourism Centre: 827-3300
Community Focus Weekly is a supplement to the quarterly newsletter publication created by the Town of Grande Cache. For a copy of the current newsletter please visit our website below or stop by the administration office.
August 26th, 2008
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www.grandecache.ca
Next Regular Council Meeting ‐ Tomorrow @ 5:00pm
SUMMER CAMP
SO YOU FEEL YOU HAVE NOTHING TO DO?
Upcoming Youth Programs
Calling all community organizations. We have many new residents that want to join YOUR club! Call Sheri at 780‐827‐2446 to book a table for your group or for more information. • Grande Cache Fire Department This is a great place to promote your club, *special mention to John Warenycia & Brian Lott accept registrations or do equipment swaps. • Whispering Pines Lodge • Gerry Lowe & The Grande Cache Golf & Country Club Deadline to register your group is Sept 4th
It’s the EnCana sponsored $5 SUMMER
All activities are $5 or less. Spots are limited. Register early at the recreation centre! > August 25th: Late Night Skate > August 27th & 28th: Camping Trip > August 28th: The Love Guru (movie) > September 3rd: Outdoor Dance 7‐11pm
• • Packages will be available at the Front Desk of • • the Rec. Centre starting September 2. Com‐ pleted packages can be dropped off at the Rec. •
Preschool Registration
Rhyme Rustler! Grande Cache Arts & Culture Committee Presents:
THANK YOU to all the people and organizations that helped to make summer camp the biggest and best ever! We appreciate the time your contributed to make our program a success!
Registration Round‐up Sept 11th
Rhyme Rustler: The Ballad of Robert Service
A Dinner Theatre November 8, 2008.
Watch for upcoming information on tickets! Be sure to pick yours up early as this will be a popular event! Watch here for more!
IT IS ALMOST FALL We are now accepting REGISTRATION for fall fitness classes and programs. Consult your Community Focus newsletter or the website for class times and dates. Unfortunately we are not able to offer Cardio‐kickboxing as advertised. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Final Farmers Markets Hurry down for the last markets of the season! The next Farmer’s Market will be on September 2nd. from 11am‐2pm in the Recreation Centre lobby. There will be Fresh Baked Goods, Crafts, Chickens, Meat, Eggs, Produce and much more!
Centre any time after that date. Please call Sheri at 780‐827‐2446 for more information.
Grande Cache Fish & Wildlife Grande Cache Pizza Ron & Mary Sibbald Grande Cache Tourism & Interpretive Centre Public Works
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Midnight Teen Swim Friday, August 29th Cost:$5.00 Glow Party from 9:00pm to 11:00pm! Get your glow sticks at door!
*special mention to Jamey Budd and Carey Moulun
Michel’s Super A Wild Blue Yonder U‐Bar Trail Rides Ridge Valley Farms Sandra Gramm Liz O’Reilly
Swim for Life Swimming Lessons
Class #1: September 23rd to October 23rd Class #2: November 18th to December 18th Classes run every Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am – 12:00pm half hour classes 5:30pm – 7:00pm half hour classes Cost for either class is $31.00
Train to be a Lifeguard!
NEW HOURS:
Bronze Medallion / Bronze Cross The Grotto Climbing September 23, 25, 30 & Oct 2 (4 classes) Cave is now available for rentals only. If 5:00pm – 9:00pm Cost:$120.00 Prerequisite: 13 years or older for medallion. you wish to rent the Grotto we require 48 hours notice. Please call the Rec. Centre 14 years or older for cross. to book a time. We are sorry for any October 14 – November 6 National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification inconvenience. Bookings are accepted Terry Fox Run Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00pm – 9:00pm during the following time frames: Sunday, September 14th NLS certifications costs $250.00 Join us in supporting this worthwhile cause! Monday ‐ Friday 9am‐4pm & 6‐9pm Prerequisite: Must be 16 years or older, have Call the Rec Centre @ 780.827.2446 for details. Saturday & Sunday 1‐4pm completed your Bronze Cross and First‐aid.
TIME TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL
PUBLIC NOTICE
Mayor, Town Council and Staff of the Town of Grande Cache extend best wishes to students, teachers, and staff in the upcoming school year. We wish you a rewarding year filled with many great experiences and achievements.
Public Works will be temporarily closed on Friday, August 29th, 2008. Messages for Public Works staff can still be left by calling 780.827.3610 If the matter is urgent, please call the administration office @ 780.827.3362