ext. 21 | Receptionist Judith Coughlin Community Focus Weekly is a supplement ext. 23 | Accounts Payables, Receivables, & Tax Clerk Louise McMann to the quarterly newsletter publication ext. 24 | Payroll Clerk Diane Fournier created by the Town of Grande Cache. ext. 25 | Chief Financial Officer Carolyn Ferraby ext. 27 | Manager of Economic Development & Tourism Tara Wignes For a copy of the current newsletter please visit our website below . 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
September 9th, 2008
Community focusweekly For Water & Sewer Utilities please contact Public Works
www.grandecache.ca
Next Regular Council Meeting ‐ September 10th @ 9:00am
SO YOU FEEL YOU HAVE NOTHING TO DO?
Rhyme Rustler!
Swim for Life Swimming Lessons
Grande Cache Arts & Culture Committee Presents:
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!
Terry Fox Run
TOURISM CENTRE NOTES
Please note that on September 1, 2008 the Tourism & Interpretive Centre returned to regular summer hours:
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
Monday to Sunday 9am to 6pm
Be sure to come by the centre and browse our great selection of maps, books, hiking accessories, jewelry, gifts, and more!
Train to be a Lifeguard!
Bronze Medallion / Bronze Cross Sunday, September 14th September 23, 25, 30 & Oct 2 (4 classes) Join us in supporting this worthwhile cause! 5:00pm – 9:00pm Cost:$120.00 Call the Recreation Centre @ 780.827.2446 Prerequisite: 13 years or older for medallion. for more details on the upcoming run Grande Cache Skateboard Park Grand Opening 14 years or older for cross. to take place on Friday, September 19th. October 14 – November 6 It is almost Fall! We are now accepting REGISTRATION for fall National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification Join us for the Grand Opening of the Skateboard Park located behind the Recreation Centre. Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00pm – 9:00pm fitness classes and programs. Consult your Greetings from the mayor will be followed by a NLS certifications costs $250.00 Community Focus newsletter or the website for ribbon cutting, park dedication, skateboard class times and dates. Unfortunately we are not Prerequisite: Must be 16 years or older, have competition and demonstrations, as well as a able to offer Cardio‐kickboxing as advertised. completed your Bronze Cross and First‐aid. Sorry for any inconvenience. fundraising BBQ for the Phase II plan of the park. Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC) Skateboarders of all levels are invited to compete. Sept 27 – Dec 20 | Fridays | 3:00pm – 5:00pm Registration begins at 2pm and the event kicks Registration Round‐up Join us September 11th from 6‐8:30pm in the JLC is a fun way for youth ages 8 – 15 to learn off at 3pm. There is no charge to enter the Curling Rink to learn more about great activities basic lifeguarding skills. With extra fun days competition. For more information contact the and clubs in town. Register or just gather info. and competitions, kids will have tons of fun!!! Rec. Centre at 780‐827‐2446 or stop by the Stellar Confirmed groups attending are: Grande Cache Registration DEADLINE: Sept 20, 2008 Skateboard and Gear store in the Acorn Plaza. Curling Club, Otters Swim Club, Minor Hockey, $52.00 Sign up Fee and $10.00 for Books Figureskating Club, The French Academy, Soul $20.00 T‐shirt & $6.00 Whistle (optional) Rhythms Dance Centre, F.C.S.S, Minor Ball, Registration after deadline is $57.20 ONGRATULATIONS Power with Motion, Women’s Hockey, Grande Cache Golf Club, Peace Country Lets Go Swimming! Mayor, Town Council and Staff Health, AWN, & Rotary Club.
SKATEBOARD PARK!
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Friday Night is Movie Night Join us Friday’s at 9pm for a movie in the lobby of the Rec. Centre. New and old titles will be played. Film ratings will be enforced so call ahead of see the website for movie details.
Babysitter’s Course September 26 & October 3 from 1‐5:00pm Learn the basic babysitting skills from this Red Cross program. You must be 10 to register. Cost $30
Public Swim
Monday, Wednesday & Friday (6pm ‐ 8pm) Saturday & Sunday (2pm ‐ 5pm)
Family Swim Times Saturday & Sunday (1pm ‐ 2pm)
Lane Swim Monday to Friday (7am ‐ 9am) & (12pm ‐ 1pm) Monday, Wednesday, Friday (8pm ‐ 9pm) Saturday & Sunday (5pm ‐ 6pm)
Parent & Tots Public Swim Friday (10am ‐ 11am)
of the Town of Grande Cache would like to congratulate the Graduating Class of 2008! We are proud of all our grads!