| Administration Office: 827-3362
| Public Works: 827-3610
| Recreation Centre: 827-2446
| FCSS:
827-2296
| Tourism Centre: 827-3300
| Receptionist & Utilities Clerk, Judith Coughlin ext. 21 EDI T I O N 3 | Accounts Receivable & Tax Clerk, Louise McMann ext. 23 VOLUM E 1 | Accounts Payable & Payroll Clerk, Diane Fournier ext. 24 | Chief Administrative Officer, Darren Ottaway ext. 31 SUM ME R 20 0 8 | Executive Secretary, Lisa Brown ext. 31 | Chief Financial Officer, Carolyn Ferraby ext. 25 | Development Officer, Debbie McCann ext. 30 | Manager of Economic Development & Tourism, Tara Wignes ext. 27 | Marketing Officer, Sean Kinney ext. 28 | Mayor, Louise Krewusik ext. 33
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Summer greetings from your Mayor I extend best wishes to all residents for an enjoyable and safe summer, whether you are travelling afar or enjoying time at home. It certainly is another busy summer for the Town of Grande Cache as we move forward with our beautification and revitalization plans. It is exciting and gratifying to see the new signage, playground equipment and tree and shrub plantings in the downtown area, parks and green spaces. We know this contributes to the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike, and I extend sincere appreciation to our Public Works staff and all employees for their hard work. We are proud to be able to ‘show off’ and share these many improvements as we host the Communities in Bloom judges once again this summer. Thanks to all residents for your efforts in keeping our community clean and beautiful. We are again looking forward to Death Race and Deathfest 2008, and all the excitement that they generate in our community. As well, we are proud to host Federal Industry Minister, Jim Prentice, and Member of Parliament, Rob Merrifield on August 6. For Minister Prentice, this is a ‘welcome home’ as he was a resident of Grande Cache in the early years! A planning process and timeline has been established regarding the multiplex facility, and I encourage all residents to take advantage of opportunities to gain information and provide input. This is a major initiative for Council and our community, and it is essential that you play a role and make your feelings known. We look forward to another ‘Open House’ for residents in September and hope to see you there. It is evident that a number of tourists are visiting our area again this year. We welcome them and recognize the positive impact to the local economy. It is gratifying to hear their comments about the warm welcome they receive in our Visitor Centre, shops, restaurants and businesses. That’s Grande Cache hospitality and the recognition that we are all ambassadors!
Happy Summer to Everyone!
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Photo Contest 2008 - Congratulations Winners! They showed off their photos and won! A new initiative for 2008, The Town of Grande Cache hosted a photo contest in order to see the best photos of our area. As promised winning photos are featured in Community Focus and will also be featured in the 2008 Grande Cache Guide, various promotional pieces and on our new website, www.grandecache.ca. All photographs submitted in the contest, whether winners or not, will be considered for inclusion in the many new marketing publications produced by the Town of Grande Cache with credit being given to the photographer. Read all about the winning photos online @ www.grandecache.ca
(1) Grand Prize Winner: Grace Morey Category: Nature’s Finest Grace has won: Four (4) Saturday Night Deathfest Killer Concert Tickets featuring hypnotist Trevor Knight and The Divorcees Four (4) Sunday Night Deathfest Killer Concert Tickets featuring David Wilcox, Doc Walker & The Road Hammers One (1) Akasaka Recreation Centre Family Pass Four (4) Articles of Grande Cache Roots Canada Clothing (various)
(2) First Runner-Up: Kelly Neufeld
(3) Second Runner-Up: Ron Zirk
Category: The Great Outdoors
Category: I’d Rather be Fishing & Hunting
Kelly has won: Three (3) Articles of Grande Cache Roots Canada Clothing (various)
Ron has won: Two (2) Sunday Night Deathfest Killer Concert Tickets featuring David Wilcox, Doc Walker & The Road Hammers
The Town of Grande Cache will notify contest winners to arrange prize pick-up.
Photo Contest 2008 - The Runner’s Up!
Missed the contest? Still want your pictures to be featured in town of Grande Cache marketing publications? Don’t despair! We always accept relevant images and video! To learn how to submit your photos send an email to marketing@grandecache.ca
Communities in Bloom The Communities in Bloom Judges visited Grande Cache July 25th, evaluating the community based on 8 different criteria. They began their tour at the Tourism & Interpretive Centre, then explored around town all morning to see the hard work the Town, local businesses, groups and organizations, and local residents have put into our beautiful town. The tour ended at the Grand Opening of Mt. Hamel Park where they participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Louis Krewusik. The judges were thoroughly impressed with the town’s ambitious and aggressive beautification efforts, as well as our progressive vision for the future. Results will be announced at the Provincial Award Ceremony in Wainwright in September. A Communities in Bloom display is located upstairs at the Tourism & Interpretive Centre, including photos, a scrapbook, and a copy of our Community Profile Book. Make sure To stop by and see all the hard work our community has done over the past couple of years!
New Website Features
www.grandecache.ca … enhancing your experience
Have you visited our site? Do you know about all the features it offers for residents and visitors alike? You probably know a few of the features but your overall experience will be enhanced if you know everything www.grandecache.ca can do for you! Keep an eye on Community Focus and Community Focus Weekly to learn more about these new features for you!
1. News Feed
Do you subscribe to our newsletters but are still wondering “what’s new” with Grande Cache? Located conveniently on our homepage you will find our RSS (Real Simple Syndication) News Feed. On the homepage you will see the latest and greatest updates and news from the Town of Grande Cache. As well you can click the link on the bottom of the post-it-note to see past headlines and “see what else is new” in our great community. Your probably asking what “RSS” is by now. Well you don't’ need anything to view our news feed but RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with our news in an automated manner that can be piped into special programs or filtered displays.
2. Newsletter Subscription Service
If you are reading this you have probably received Community Focus in your post-office box, picked it up around Grande Cache or are reading it online where all our newsletters are available for download. Did you also know that we can send you a copy electronically when you subscribe to our subscription service? Not only will you receive Community Focus but you will also receive Community Focus Weekly which is our weekly newsletter published in the Grande Cache Mountaineer. As a bonus receive this newsletter before it hits the paper along with our Residential Focus, Development Focus, and Employment Focus notices! Just click on the “Community Focus Newsletter” link found throughout the site to sign up.
3. Business Directory
Are you a licensed business in the Town of Grande Cache? Do you want your business to be exposed to more residents, visitors, and investors? If you said yes then add your business to our business directory today! Signing up is easy and gives you a private account where you can update your listing to keep it current. Follow the path below to sign up! “Doing Business” >> “Business Directory” >> “Add Your Business Today” http://grandecache.ca/doing-business-in-grande-cache/business-directory/add-your-business-today
4. Community Registry
Are you a community group, club, church, or public service organization operating in the Town of Grande Cache? Do you want the community to know what you offer and who to contact? If you said yes then add your organization to our community directory today! Signing up is easy and gives you a private account where you can update your listing to keep it current. Follow the path below to sign up! “Community Living” >> “Community Services” >> “Community Registry” http://grandecache.ca/community-living/community-services/community-registry
5. Telpay
Have bills you need to pay with the Town? Can’t make it in or don’t feel like coming to the Administration Office? Do not despair! Now you can pay your bills online with Pay by TelPay! How? By using your Chequing/Savings account from the Financial Institution of your choice via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Try it today! “Town Hall” >> “Administration” >> “Telpay” http://grandecache.ca/town-hall/administration/telpay
6. Upcoming Events
So you have read all the newsletters, heard of all the events and notices but are still looking for a current listing of these events? We have it right on our home page! Just click on any event on the home page to see the full list of upcoming events. You can even add your own community event for everyone to see!
7 & 8. Sitemap & Website Search Feature
Looking for something in particular or having trouble finding something? Search for a keyword or look through our sitemap to find the page you need. these features are easily accessed via our footer-bar all throughout the site!
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2008 Beautification & Revitalization Plans ‌ a great start to 2008! The Town has been busy this spring and summer continuing with our Beautification & Revitalization plans for the community. The trees downtown are in full bloom and add color and life to the commercial area. The planters that were built last fall are being filled with shrubs and plants, which will just add more charm to our downtown. Shrubs and plants have also been planted in Central Park this summer, and along the highway with our new directional signage. In April, we held another public open house to go over the new design ideas for Grande Square, located downtown. A survey was collected regarding the designs, and 77% of respondents said that a public square is important to them, and 88% felt that the proposed Grande Square would improve our community.
Final design plans are in the works!
EnCana Water Park Thanks to a generous donation from EnCana Corporation, construction on the EnCana Water Park will start this summer. This park will include a water feature, surrounding an outdoor fire pit area, and public washrooms will be added to the site. The most exciting feature will be a spray pad, including a magic touch fire hydrant, water jelly, thunder domes, rising flag, firefighter cannons, and cylinder spray! To accommodate our winter season, this entire area will be developed so that it can be flooded for an outdoor skating surface. *Spray Pad Concept - actual design may differ
We have heard of a number of local businesses with plans to revitalize their storefronts this summer. We are excited for these projects, and support their efforts! We encourage all businesses to revitalize your areas to follow our new beautification theme. Don’t forget, we are still offering the Interest Free Beautification Loan through Community Futures to help you in your revitalization planning. Check out the town’s website for more information, or call 780-827-3362 ext. 27 A special acknowledgment to all the local businesses that have planted and displayed bright and cheery flowers this summer. They look great! Also – a big thank you to Sorority for planting the flowers in the Rocky the Ram bed. These contributions towards our community’s beautification efforts are not over looked and are greatly appreciated. For more information on the town’s Beautification & Revitalization Plan, visit our web site @ www.grandecache.ca or contact: Tara Wignes Manager of Economic Development & Tourism Phone: 780-827-3362 ext.27 email: tara.wignes@grandecache.ca
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Strategic Planning & Development
… reports are complete and available online Last fall, the Town of Grande Cache worked with a consulting firm to develop a community economic gap assessment to identify gaps within the local economy. The outcome was to provide recommendations on how to address these gaps, as well as develop business retention and expansion strategies. In November, a number of local businesses were surveyed as part of the business retention & expansion review. 107 surveys were successfully completed. A Strategic Planning Workshop was also held in November with a number of key stakeholders from the community. The result of this work has led to the completion of an economic development strategy to help proceed with community development initiatives. Two reports were received at the end of the project. The main document, an Economic Development Report, identifies four business and retention strategies for the Town: Human Capital – Improving Grande Cache’s Labour Availability & Productivity Physical Capital – Improving GC’s Physical Environment Enhancing GC’s Marketability to Tourists, New Business, and Developers Enhancing GC’s Existing Firms through Technical and Development Assistance The second document was a Four Season Tourism & Resort Development Preliminary Business Case
These documents are both available for download online under the “Doing Business” section. For more information on this project, contact: Tara Wignes Manager of Economic Development & Tourism Phone: 780-827-3362 ext.27 email: tara.wignes@grandecache.ca
CMT Canada ‌ national exposure! Filming of the episode took place on June 7th and the episode aired on CMT’s Chevy Cross Canada Countdown on June 13th
The Town of Grande Cache was given a chance to shine as Casey Clarke and Country Music Television filmed a 2 hour episode of the Chevy Cross Canada Countdown! The Chevy Cross Canada Countdown is a 2 hour show and journeys into the lives of the fans and their music, while counting down the top 20 videos in the nation! The episode filmed in Grande Cache featured 21 segments throughout the show with the emphasis of the filming on YOU (the fans) and our great Community! This was an incredible opportunity for Grande Cache to receive NATIONAL coverage and profile Deathfest 2008! Thank you to everyone involved in welcoming Casey and the Crew to Grande Cache! The crew was in awe of our incredible Sulphur Gates where they filmed the beginning and the end of the two hour show!
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K-Rock 2nd Annual Bush Party
… another successful event! Grande Cache was again host to an incredible K-Rock Bush Party! This was the second annual bush party held in Grande Cache and contest winners were entertained by live music, a hypnotist, and a host of incredible local adventure opportunities! The 2nd annual K-Rock Bush Party was brought to you by Truckers Plus, Axe Music, Wild Blue Yonder White Water Rafting, The Town of Grande Cache, and Edmonton’s classic rock, 97.3 K-Rock!
Deathfest 2008 … watch for a full re-cap in our fall newsletter! The Deathfest Planning Committee wanted to take this opportunity to thank all our sponsors and everyone involved for supporting Deathfest 2008! This years festival is bigger and better than ever and we hope to keep growing this incredible Killer Party! A special thanks again to all of our sponsors and everyone who was a part of our first annual “Crash in the Cache” promotion. In particular; North Cariboo Air, Best Western Grande Mountain Getaways & Hotel, Wild Blue Yonder, Travel Alberta and everyone from the Town of Grande Cache! Grande Level Sponsors: • •
- EnCana - Milner Power
Flood Level Sponsors: • • • • • • • • • • •
- 764218 Alberta Ltd. - Best Western Grande Mountain Getaways & Hotel - Conoco Phillips - Crater Enterprises - E & L Trucking - Fournier Drugs - Michel’s Super A - Misty Mountain Inn & Suites - Muniware - R-M & Sons Water Hauling - Ro-Dar Contracting Ltd.
Hamel Level Sponsors: • • • • • • • • • • • •
- Acorn Motel - Byers Transport - Cache Mountain Court - EDS Group Inc. - Grande Cache Coal - Grande Gifts & Every Blooming Thing - Happy Trails RV Inc. - Molson’s - Mountain Edge RV & Leisure - Panda Tank & Vac Truck Services Inc. - Recycle Plus (Grande Prairie) - ReMax Mountain Realty
Mayor Louise Krewusik accepts a sponsorship cheque for $8250.00 presented to her from EnCana Corporation. This donation was one of many great donations the Town of Grande Cache received to help run Deathfest 2008!
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Grande Cache Municipal Campground The campground opened May long weekend for this year’s season. This will be an exciting year for the campground, as a number of new changes and upgrades have been initiated. Heather Mackenzie is the new Campground Supervisor this year, and has a great group of office and maintenance staff.
… exciting new play and stay packages!
Of the 77 sites, 10 sites have been allocated for long-term seasonal stays, 30 sites reserved for reservations only, while the remaining sites are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Visit the Town’s Web Site for more information, or call the campground at 780-827-2404. This year, we have partnered with local tourism operators to offer “Stay & Play” Packages to not only encourage people to stay at our facility, but to help extend their visit. The packages vary with the length of stay, offering discounts on white water rafting, golfing, and interpretive hiking. A new day-use area will be developed this summer to accommodate large groups wishing to access an area for group picnics or gatherings. This area is adjacent to the cook shelter, and will have a group fire pit and picnic tables. In August, a playground will also be added to this area, providing a space for youth to enjoy while on family vacation. Another addition to the Campground this spring was wireless internet.
The campground will be Open until mid October
For more information about the Municipal Campground and our new Play & Stay Packages visit www.grandecache.ca or contact: Grande Cache Municipal Campground Phone: 780-827-2404 email: campground@grandecache.ca
Tourism and Interpretive Centre … working, changing, improving The Tourism Centre has extended it’s hours for the busy Summer season. Hours are: 9:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Thursday & 9:00am to 8:00pm Friday through Sunday. Looking for that perfect gift for someone, or looking to treat yourself? Come check out our gift shop, we have something for everyone! We have many new and exciting products to check out, from books & clothing to jewelry & locally handcrafted items! This summer we are hosting a temporary display, called Tracking Alberta’s Dinosaurs. The display is set up on our upper level, and will remain there until the end of the summer. The exhibit portrays all of the Dinosaur remains found across Alberta. There is a 42” touch screen on the display where you can watch different dinosaur informative movie clips. Please note: we have a new procedure for renting out our conference rooms. Room rentals cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be required to pay the full amount owing. Rentals cancelled within 24-48 hours will be charged for half of the cost. If you give us 48 hours or more notice, you will not be charged. The Bird’s Eye View Interpretive Park is coming together nicely with the recent addition of trees and shrubs that have been planted. Thanks to the Flower Garden for donating the greenery! Some of you may notice the white building sitting at the end of our parking lot. This is a historical lookout building called The Moberly Lookout. We would like to give thanks to The Edson Forestry Dept. for donating the Lookout. We would also like to thank Northland Trucking in Hinton, for donating their time and efforts to move the Lookout into town. We are hoping to have it set in place beside our other historical structures very soon!
*Actual highway billboard.
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From the Development Office
‌ we are still growing!
2008 Development Statistics: The Town of Grande Cache has seen $7.5 million dollars in new development thus far in 2008. Of this, $6.6 million dollars is residential development with 4 new housing starts and 24 new condo units being developed. There has also been $900,000.00 dollars in commercial/industrial development.
Commercial/Industrial Land: There are two large parcels of commercial/industrial land owned by two separate developers .The parcel north of Town is owned by Grande Mountain Basin Development Corp. For more information on land sales in this development contact their office @ 780-827-5652. The Tower Industrial Park, which encompasses land east of the current commercial/industrial area, is owned by 11341103 Alberta Ltd. For more information on land sales in this development contact Farnell Properties and Development Ltd. @ 780-827-5400
Development Permits: Development permits are required from the Town of Grande Cache for any new development; i.e. garage, accessory building, new home, decks, fences, as well as development to existing structures such as renovations and additions. A development permit is required prior to the commencement of the development. This is to ensure that the proposed development is compliant with the Town of Grande Cache Land Use By-Law.
Sanitary Sewer Pipeline: Construction for the sanitary sewer pipeline will be commencing in the very near future. This will enable development to occur on the east side of the highway, as our current infrastructure is now at capacity. Please refer to the diagram below for location of this pipeline.
Residential Land For Sale: The Town of Grande Cache has numerous fully serviced mountain view lots available for sale. A few more lots were sold over the Spring and 2 homes are now built with 6 homes currently under construction. To encourage outside investment, our mountain property was the focus of our new billboard outside of Edson. It will stay up for a little while longer as we are currently developing a new design for the 2009 season. Be sure to visit our new interactive lot map @ www.grandecache.ca for detailed info packages for each available lot for sale.
Development Office Is Now Open Due to scheduled vacation, the Development Office was closed from July 3 – July 29 inclusive. No development applications were accepted or approved during this time. The office is now open and development inquiries can be made. For more information on Development in the Town of Grande Cache contact: Debbie McCann Development Officer Phone: 780-827-3362 ext.30 email: debbie.mccann@grandecache.ca
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Recreation, Culture & Heritage For years the community of Grande Cache has been calling for a new or renovated recreation centre. In the past this has lead to some frustration amongst the community due to design and planning processes that have not resulted in a new facility despite past promises. In 2006 Council developed their 20/20 Strategic Sustainability Plan. Contained in that plan was the vision to move forward with the construction of a new multiplex facility. In 2007 Council passed a resolution that endorsed the multiplex as a top priority for their current mandate. Shortly after Council budgeted for the retention of an architectural firm to formally begin the concept and design phase of this major capital project. Council hired Ken Hutchinson Architects to begin the design phase which currently is well under way. In order to gather as much input into the process as possible a citizen’s advisory committee was formed to work with the architects as they move toward a final design concept. Many of you have noticed that surveys have been circulated and we would encourage you to become direct participants in this project by providing your input and thoughts on the recreational needs of the community and the specific facilities that should be a priority in the new facility. If you have not received a survey they are available at the Town Office, the Recreation Centre and available for download online. As we move through the summer Council is expecting a formal report from the Architects and by mid September will be hosting a community open house to unveil the concept design, however, this is the easy part. From this point detailed design drawings and blueprints will be developed and the tender process will begin. It is Council’s plan to move to construction by spring of 2009, pending the funding required to complete either all or components of the project. Depending on the final cost of the project and our ability to raise the money required will depend on how quickly we will complete construction. The first construction priority will be the aquatic component followed by other features of the centre as outlined in the design. Council challenges every member of our community to become engaged in this process as it will be the first major capital project in several decades and will serve our community for decades to come. Your involvement will directly impact our future as a community. Join us in this exciting journey! For more information on this project visit our web site or contact: Duane Didow Manager of Recreation, Culture and Heritage Phone: 780-827-2446 email: duane.didow@grandecache.ca
Recreation Programs and Events The Programs & Events Department has had an exciting and busy spring. We have had a lot of fun with our new initiatives like the Girls in Motion program and old stand by events like the Senior’s Week Barbeque. Unfortunately in February Linda Gray, our Fitness Instructor, changed careers. We wish Linda the best in her future endeavors! Other exciting changes in the department include adding Travis Dukelow, Youth Coordinator to our department and welcoming the Youth Programmer Summer Student Gwen Carson. Travis and Gwen have been busily planning and running their summer activities which have a little bit of something that will appeal to all youth. In February the Town of Grande Cache, thanks to EnCana were able to host the Battle of the Borders Fundraising Hockey Game. This event was hugely supported by the community and resulted in a donation of $10,500 from EnCana to be used towards youth activities. Thanks to this generous donation all of this summers youth activities will only cost $5 to participate in! Some of these great activities include video dances, camping trips, white water rafting and paintball. THANK YOU EnCana!!! Our kid’s summer camp last year proved to be so successful that we have been able to add more spots and great activities. In this beautiful region that we live we are able to give day camper’s a taste of a lot of the unique activities that Grande Cache has to offer. This year in addition to white water rafting, horse back riding and hiking we were able to bring in a fantastic artist, Cherrice Bermel, from Hinton who will work with campers to hand build clay masks during super hero week. We have also been lucky enough to book Rapid Fire Theatre for Improv’ theatre workshops for campers during the second week of August. But don’t despair if you are too old for camp! We have also set up times so you to can participate in the Clay and Improv’ workshops this summer. Don’t miss the opportunity to try these great activities. The Town of Grande Cache has also had a wonderful opportunity to host a Discover-e Science Camp. This satellite camp, put on by the University of Alberta will be held at the Recreation Centre and is completely free of cost thanks to the generosity of a funder and Conoco Phillips. This camp is for kids in Grades 1-6. The Farmer’s Market has been slowly building towards success. We are ecstatic to have confirmed Ridge Valley Farms, who will be supplying chickens, eggs and fresh produce at the market, in addition to Mualla’s Turkish delights and Lucille’s fresh baked bread, buns and assorted goodies. Quilts, dream-catchers, handmade jewelry and much more are also available so be sure to stop by on the Recreation Centre Lobby on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month until October. Our movie nights have also been a great success, so we plan to continue them this summer. Please check the website for upcoming movie titles, dates and locations. With the newness of the department we have been testing the waters with new programs catering to a variety of age groups and tastes. Hopefully, you have found something to fit your style. We always welcome ideas and suggestions from the community, so if you’ve got a great idea please call us at the Recreation Centre we would love to hear from you! Sheri McHanson Budd Programming & Events Supervisor Phone: 780-827-2446 email: sheri.budd@grandecache.ca
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Upcoming Programs & Events - August August 5th •
Nintendo Wii on the Big Screen
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Clay Workshop with Cherrice Bermel. Handbuild a clay project with Cherrice’s guidance. Projects will fired and returned for finishing. Youth Canoeing
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August 21st •
What Happens in Vegas
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Horseback Riding for ages 10-13
Improv’ Workshop - Whose Line is it Anyway? Yours! Come out and learn some Improv’ basics.
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Canoe/Kayak and Fish Grande Cache Lake
August 15th •
Iron Man
Midnight Skate - Join us for some August ice time. 10pm-1am. Bright lights & great music!
August 24th - 29th
August 12th •
Day Hike
August 22nd
August 8th •
Much Music Video Dance
Black Elk Hockey Camp. Hockey is coming early to Grande Cache! Be sure to register if you haven’t already. We need community support to ensure camp success.
August 27th & 28th •
Youth Camping Trip
August 28th •
Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
August 29th •
Grotto Climbing Cave Competition
August 18th - 22nd Discover-e Science Camp – Your child will experience the thrills of science with fun, hands-on activities, group projects & incredible science experiments delivered by University of Alberta students in Grande Cache. This camp has been sponsored by Conoco Phillips and is completely FREE of charge. To register or for more information or to register please check out www.discovere.ualberta.ca, by phone at 780-492-8779 or email discovere@ualberta.ca.
August 29th September Long Weekend Mixed Slo-pitch Tournament
Upcoming Programs & Events - September September 2nd •
Preschool Registration Forms will be available at the Front Desk of the Recreation Centre for pick-up beginning September 2. NO forms will be given out before this date. After completing registration forms they can be returned to the front desk for processing by our preschool teachers. Parents will be notified by the preschool teachers about class placement. Please call Sheri at the Recreation Centre if you have any questions about this new registration format.
September 6th •
This fall at the Recreation Centre! Schools out and there’s nothing to do! So join us at the Recreation Centre for some activities. Watch the website for upcoming details on:
The Smaller Footprint Club •
Registration Round Up. Looking for something to do? Then the Rec. Centre is the place to be. Sign up for almost all community organized activities here.
Garbage Warriors •
Wall E at the Rec. Centre 7pm Showtime. Doors open at 6:30pm.
September 14th •
Terry Fox Run. Join us as we raise funds for cancer research and honour one of the most influential and courageous Canadian cancer fighter of all time. Run, Walk, Bike, just get moving with us and let’s raise more money then we ever have. Show your support and join us!
September 20th •
Get Smart
wild as we think outside the box to create useful things out of “garbage”. Ages 9-12
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Babysitter’s Course. 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.
September 27th •
The Love Guru
Run, Jump, Skip and more. Let us teach your children the building blocks of physical activity that will help them be active throughout their entire lives. Based on the Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD). For ages 4-5.
FUN-damentals •
September 26th to October 3rd
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle – but what can we make with those things. Let your creativity run
September 13th •
Learn about composting, saving energy and reducing your footprint on our planet. Ages 6-8
Kung Fu Panda at the Rec. Centre 7pm Showtime. Doors open at 6:30pm.
September 11th •
Friday After School Fun
Climb, Swim, Balance and so much more. This program will increase physical literacy and lay down the foundation for advanced skills in the future. We will work on FUN games that develop the ABC’s of movement: Agility, Balance, Coordination and Speed as well as rhythmic activities. Based on the Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD). Ages 6-9
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Fall & Winter Programs & Events October 31st • Halloween Horror Night - Join us for great fun at the Rec. Centre. Can you make it through the haunted hallway? We bet you can’t – not without a fright or two anyway!!! November 8th • Dinner Theatre - The Rhyme Rustler – The Ballad of Robert Service - AT THE TURN OF THE LAST CENTURY, Canada’s virgin territory called out to adventurers all over the world. A romantic Scottish lad named Robert Service allowed his wistful gaze to rove over the cold grey Atlantic. He imagined himself a pioneer, a bronco-busting cowboy, a hero of the Wild West. He followed his yearning for open spaces, for freedom, for adventure, until he found himself in Canada’s Frozen North. Meet... Robert Service as he mines the fantastic stories of the great Klondike Gold Rush. Witness... the poet as he falls under the spell of the vast and mysterious Land of the Midnight Sun. Hear... the great ballads in all their vigour and captivating drama in this rousing, rollicking show sure to delight audiences of all generations. Feel... the spirit of our great North, long for the keen tingle of its silver days, the vaster glory of its star strewn nights, ache for the solitude of the lonely campfire and a sunset splendouring to golden death. Tickets available Sept 15th.
November 27th • Lighting of Rocky the Ram Park December 3rd, 4th, 5th • A Christmas Carol Celebration - A Great event to kick off the Christmas season. Caroling, sleigh rides and more! December 14th • The Great Winter Holiday - A holiday party for all ages. Skating, games, crafts and a movie on ice.
Fitness Classes This summer and into the fall! Introduction to Weight Training September 12, 19 & 26 1:00-3:00pm For ages 12-15 Cost $15 Instruction on how to use the machines, free weights and other training pieces in the Fitness Centre. Learn correct lifting techniques and safe use of equipment. Participants will receive a card to use the fitness centre unsupervised. Resistance Training is a great activity that can be practiced life long. Build confidence and fitness. Feel comfortable in the weight room.
Resistance Training Sisterhood October 20-December 8 Girls & Women only Instruction on how to use the machines, free weights, fitness balls and other training pieces in the Fitness Centre. Learn correct lifting techniques and safe use of equipment. Resistance Training is a great activity that can be practiced life long. Build confidence and fitness
Morning Aquafit Don’t stop just because it’s summer. Morning aquafit is still going on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9-9:45am. This class is for all levels. Free with 6 month or 1 year membership or $3.75 drop in.
Fall Water Classes There is no place like the pool! Easy on your joints, fun and full of opportunity to get in shape. Aquatic exercise can achieve many benefits such as enhancing cardiovascular fitness, improving muscular endurance and overall strength and reducing muscle, bone and joint injuries. Water may be relaxing, but it is also one big resistance tool – our muscles are always working against resistance in the water. So come out and give it a try. Interested in a deep water class? Watch for new classes in the winter session.
Water Running September 23 - October 30 Tuesday & Thursday 8-9pm
Aqua-fitness Shallow-Transition Depth Water September 2-October 24 Beginner – Intermediate Class Tuesday & Thursday 9:00-9:45am
Aqua-fitness
Cardio Kickboxing
Shallow – Transition Depth Water September 8-October 17 Advanced Monday, Wed, Friday 11-11:45am
Tuesday & Thursday 6:45-7:45pm November 25 – December 18
Build it & Shake it
Lunchtime Fitness Bootcamp Circuit
November 18-December 18 Tuesday & Thursday 8-9pm
Need to kick start your fitness program, but need to fit it into a tight schedule. Then this is the class for you. Get moving & have fun. Tuesday & Thursday 12:10-12:50pm October 14-November 20
Spin Classes
Circuit training
½ hour resistance training followed by a 45 minute water class October 27-December 19 Monday, Wed, Friday 9-10:15am
Water running
September 8-October 10 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6-7am September 23-October 30 Tuesday & Thursday 6:45-7:45pm
Sorority Classes Tuesday & Thursday 8-9pm Rev it up for fun, you won’t even notice that you’re getting fit in the process. For GIRLS ages 14-17. October 27-December 5 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6-7am November 10-December 19 Tuesday & Thursday 6:45-7:45pm
Cardio Kickboxing Tuesday & Thursday 6:45-7:45pm October 7 – November 13 *No class on November 11 which is Remembrance Day
Group Step Class Monday & Wednesday 6:45-7:45pm September 23-October 30
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1:00-2:00pm September 8-October 17 No class on October 13 which is Thanksgiving day
Circuit training Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1:00-2:00pm October 20-November 28 No class on October 13 which is Thanksgiving day
Circuit training Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6:45-7:45pm September 30-November 5
Circuit training Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6:45-7:45pm November 10-December 17
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Public Works Department
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The Public Works team is responsible for maintaining Grande Cache’s roads, Water & sewer lines, snow removal, sanding, garbage collection and the animal pound Like everyone else around town, the Public Works staff is looking forward to a nice warm summer. So to the staff and the public please enjoy as we all deserve it! There have been many projects around the community which have kept Public Works busy. In particular a retaining wall collapsed between condo # 1 and the bordering house on 97 avenue. The Public Works staff did a great job getting the retaining wall rebuilt so it is safe and secure. A big thank you to the bordering house for having patience as Public Works waited on materials needed to complete the project. If you have driven around town you will have noticed that all our new way-finding signs are now in place along the highway corridor. To add the aesthetic of the signs the rock planter box bases are now full of great shrubs and plants. Our community is blooming and this is a great addition to our beautification and revitalization efforts! The staff were very happy to start cutting grass this summer after a long white winter and slow cold spring. To keep our community green Public Works has not been treating dandelions with any chemical herbicide. We are looking for a green solution but have yet to find an effective alternative to combat the dandelion bloom. Public Works has also been hard at work keeping everything running smoothly at the Sewer Treatment and Filter plant. Select members of the Public Works department have just completed filtration courses which will help them run the plant more efficiently and effectively. New Landfill Hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 1pm - 5pm Saturday, Sunday, Monday: 9am - 5pm
*New Retaining Wall
Landfill & Recycling Stats Recycling as of Jan 1/08 Glass: 2664.50 lb Paper: 47217.81 lb Tin/Plastic:13511.22 lb Cardboard: 42410 KGS Batteries: 170 Paint: New program as of April 1st. No stats as of yet. E-Cycle: No stats as of yet. For detailed information on Garbage Collection, Landfill Operations, Recycling, The Grande Cache Airport, and the Animal Pound visit www.grandecache.ca or contact: Public Works Office Phone: 780-827-3610 e-mail: publicworks@grandecache.ca
Family and Community Support Services … news and updates from the people helping people. Community Coordinator – Joan Evans The Community Directory outlining community groups and services is available at the F.C.S.S. office. If you are a newcomer to Grande Cache, be sure to drop by the F.C.S.S. office to receive your Welcome to Grande Cache Newcomer Package. Phone books and a six month subscription to the Grande Cache Mountaineer are included.
Family Relief Program – Donna Kennedy The (no-cost) Family Relief Program provides up to 6 hours per week of respite services for parents/guardians of children ages 0 - 17 years. Please contact Donna Kennedy at 780-827-2828 for more information.
Early Intervention Worker – Diana Blaszczyk Starting in September 2008, Diana Blaszczyk will be providing parenting support services for parents/guardians with children 0 to 17 years on a one on one and group basis. Diana will also continue to offer anti-bullying supports for children and parents. There is no cost for these programs. If you would like more information, please contact Diana Blaszczyk at 780-827-2828 or contact the F.C.S.S. office at 780-827-2296.
Grief and Loss Support Program – Jocelyne Hamel The Grief and Loss Support Program is shutting down for the summer but will return in September 2008. This program is available to adults, children, and families who have experienced a major loss such as a relationship break-up, job loss, or the death of a loved one. There is no cost for this program. For more information, please contact Kelly Smith, F.C.S.S. Director at 780-827-2296
Girls Night Out – Denise Caines This program will begin in the fall of 2008. Girls Night Out will be a weekly supervised get together for girls ages 10 to 14 years. Further details will be announced in the fall.
Budgeting Supports – Joan Evans This program will begin in the fall of 2008. Joan Evans will provide budgeting support services on a one on one and group basis. Further details will be announced in the fall.
Community Resource Library The Community Resource Library located at the F.C.S.S. office provides information on parenting, Healthy relationships, grief & loss, etc. Materials can be signed out free of charge. F.C.S.S. services also include information & referral as well as assistance with form completion. For more information on Grande Cache F.C.S.S. contact: F.C.S.S. Reception Phone: 780-827-2296 email: fcssreception@grandecache.ca
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