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Willow Lake News Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo February 2016
www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca
WILLOW LAKE NEWS February 2016
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Contact Information 2
Councillor Report 3
RMWB News 4, 5,6,7,8
Community Corner 9, 10, 11,12,13,14,15,16,17
Youth Zone 18, 19, 20
Senior’s Corner 21
Around the Region 22, 23.24
Health & Wellness 25
Community Calendar 26
RMWB NOTICES
Welcome to the February edition of our Willow Lake News.
A reminder that the Anzac Municipal Office will be
closed on Monday, February 15 for Family Day.
Regular office hours will resume the following day.
We wish you a wonderful long weekend & Happy
Valentine’s Day!
Willow Lake News can be picked up at the following locations:
Anzac Esso North Life Anzac (Willow Lake Church) Petro-Canada Store Gregoire Lake Estates - nearby mail boxes Anzac Community Hall Anzac Grocery Anzac Recreation Center
For more information or to receive an electronic copy of this newsletter, please contact Viola at 780-334-2298 or email: viola.pindog-seguin@rmwb.ca Willow Lake Newsletter can be accessed by visiting the following site at: http://www/rmwb/living/communities.anzac.htm SUBMISSION DEADLINE for March 2016 edition is: Tuesday, February 23, 2016.
Next Issue: March 1st.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Willow Lake News Anzac Municipal Office 105B-4 Christina Drive Anzac, AB T0P1J0 Ph.: 780-334-2298 Fx: 780-334-2238 We are located in the Anzac Community Hall. Anzac Municipal Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed: Saturday-Sunday Monday, February 15, 2016 If you have an urgent question, please call the PULSE: Wood Buffalo call line 24/7 at 780-743-7000
Community Contact RMWB Social Programming 780 -714-4724 RMWB Roads 780-743-7859 RMWB Bylaws 780-788-4200 Animal Control 780-743-8997 Anzac Recreation Centre 780-793-6900 Anzac FCSS 780-334-2540 Anzac School 780-334-2271 Bill Woodward School 780-334-0818 Anzac Rec. Board 780-334-2424 Public Nurse 780-791-6271 Anzac Gas Station 780-334-2115 Anzac Grocery 780-334-2710 Nexen Community Office 780-334-2850 DJ Brown Contracting 780-792-8189 ATCO 1-800-668-2248 All Emergencies call 911
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COUNCILLOR REPORT
Councillor Report February
2016
The 2016 Regional Municipality
of Wood Buffalo budget was
passed by Council. There is
ongoing funding for Capital
Projects in Ward 4 which include:
Rural Water and Sewer - Anzac Firehall - Janvier
(Indoor Ice Rink) Building - Conklin Multi-plex -
Conklin Streetlight Improvements
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo staff met with the Willow Lake Community Association in January to provide information from Engineering on rural water and sewer servicing, south east supply line, and the construction of the new fire hall. An update on the responsible pet ownership bylaw was also provided. An open house will be held in Anzac on February 24, 2016 for residents of Gregoire Lake Estates and Anzac wanting updates on the projects. RMWB staff will also be in Conklin on February 18 for an open house. The open house will update the residents on ongoing RMWB projects. In reviewing the Weekly Executive update provided to Council I noticed that RCMP Support/Bylaw Officers are continually patrolling Gregoire Lake Estates, Anzac, Janvier and Conklin. In January Community policing enjoyed floor hockey matches with students in Conklin, and attended and oversaw the Janvier Cadet program. The tree clearing taking place on Cheecham Drive is for the new fire hall in Anzac. The test drilling going on in Anzac is being used to take samples as part of a geotechnical survey. Bird Construction mobilized at the site of the Conklin multi-plex in December. Clearing and grubbing work began immediately. The continuing plan is for piling and excavation as the clearing and grubbing moves away from the building footprint. Local rural business owners and I met with MLA Tany Yao. We asked our MLA to discuss with the provincial government to make an amendment so that the rural
businesses pay a similar municipal rate in taxes as the urban in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Mayor Blake is meeting with the Minister of Municipal Affairs on January 27th. One of the priority topics is the local rural business tax. The Minister of Municipal Affairs, Danielle Larivee has tentatively set the date of February 11th to visit Fort McMurray and meet with Mayor and Council. This will give me another opportunity to push the order in Council that the rural hamlets be taxed similar to the urban service area. I had the opportunity to tour Camp Yogi this month and had a great time. I even tried snowshoeing. We had nice fires outside the building. Unfortunately the skies were uncooperative so were unable to see the northern lights. I want to give a big thank you to the team from Adventure Borealis Ltd for giving us a very nice experience. The team is all local engaged community members. Nexen personnel called the Office of the Mayor and me shortly after the very unfortunate explosion at their plant site. Mayor Blake and I also met with Nexen Sr. leadership President & CEO Fang Zhi, Sr. VP Canadian Oil & Gas Ron Bailey and Community Relations, Cindy Amerongen. Fang Zhi expressed deep sorrow and regret for the death of a member of the Nexen family and the serious injuries to a second employee. Fang Zhi expressed his thanks for the quick response of the RMWB Emergency Response crew and for the ongoing support from the municipality. We discussed our mutual aid agreement, and respectful ways for Nexen to acknowledge the deep impact this tragedy has upon the families, employees, contractors and communities. Ron Bailey told us about the supports for the families for their immediate and future needs as well as the counseling services that have been offered to employees and contractors. Nexen leaders promised to keep the RMWB and the Anzac community notified of future business continuity plans. For any good deeds or concerns please e-mail jane.stroud@rmwb.ca or telephone 780-334-0516.
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RMWB NEWS
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COMMUNITY CORNER
Notice of Anzac Recreation and Social Society
Annual General Meeting
Monday February 29 @ 7:00 pm Anzac Community Hall
Re-election will be held for 3 positions.
Call Patty @ 780-334-2424 or email anzac3@telus.net for more information.
2016 Garbage Collection Please remove garbage bins off the road or shoulder after your bins have been emptied, pull them back onto your property. They are in the way of service and public vehicles. Household waste (black) will be emptied every week. Recycling Bins (light blue & dark blue) will be emptied alternate weeks.
Important tips to ensure your recyclables and waste are picked up
1. Put all your recyclables into the appropriate recycling bin — and all your waste in your
black waste bin. Recyclables or waste placed on the ground by your bins will not be
picked up.
2. Sort your recyclables into the correct recycling bin. Cardboard and paper go in the light
blue recycling bin. Plastics, metal and non-glass drink containers go in the dark blue
recycling bin. Recycling bins that contain incorrect material will not be picked up.
3. Put your bins out by 7:30 a.m. Collection trucks will not return later in the day to
empty bins that missed pickup.
Recycling Hotline: 780 743-7947
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BEST DECORATED HOME CHRISTMAS CONTEST 2015
CONGRATULATIONS!
Anzac 1st Place – Sean & Angie Steil
2nd Place – James & Kaylea Collins 2rd Place – Justin & Amanda Bourque
Gregoire Lake Estates
1st Place – Darren Gray 2nd Place – Daniel & Susie Johnson
3rd Place – Sawsha Caines
Sponsored by the:
Anzac Recreation and Social Society
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Hao
A special Birthday greetings to Melissa Platt
on February 4th Have a wonderful BIRTHDAY!
-Love, Vie & family
BIRTHDAYS
Claireece Cree February 1
Nathan Cheecham February 2
Greg Whalen February3
Julie Steward February 3
Melissa Platt February 4
Ryon Cramer February 5
Greg Belore February 6
Justin Brenton February 7
Kirk Cluney February 7
Javin Carelse February 8
Leslie Kreutzer February 9
Kimberley Cree February 9
Keyawni Cree February 10
Tanya Donovan February 10
Chris Cockerill February 11
Judy Handy February 11
Eileen Mckenzie February 12
Wally Cheecham February 13
Nicholas Paulson February 13
Rikki Janvier February 13
Danica Ritchie February 13
Joey McEvoy February 14
Neil Cheecham February 15
Raenna MacKenzie February 15
Brent Cardinal February 15
Sherry Cheecham February 15
Rosemarie Musseau February 17
Ron Fetzko February 17
Kelly Cree February 18
Donny Janvier February 18
Dan Dillman February 22
Liam Sturgess February 22
Connor Czibere February 22
Madison Czibere February 25
Valerie Quintal February 26
Thelma Donovan February 27
Jeffery Cheecham February 28
Leanna Dixon February 29
ANNIVERSARY
Sylvia and Ken Dillman February 3th
Trudy and Mickey Cockerill February 14th
Louise and Tim McEvoy February 28th
Quote to Ponder
Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do, but
how much LOVE We put into that action
-Mother Teresa
If you wish to have your birthday
or anniversary published in the
Willow Lake News, please
submit in writing & deliver to the
Anzac Municipal Office.
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BILL WOODWARD SCHOOL GYM
SATURDAY, March 19, 2016 5:00 P.M.
$100.00/team (max 7 players)** or
$20.00/PERSON
**due to individual registrations, you MAY have a player added to your team
REMEMBER TO WEAR WHITE!!
CONCESSION WILL BE AVAILABLE To register or for more information contact:
Joanne Pratt or Sean Ethier at (780)334-0818
GLOW IN THE
DARK
VOLLEYBALL
TOURNAMENT
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YOUTH ZONE
February 2016
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Youth Program 3-5:30 pm at the Hall
Bird House Decorating
Willow Lake Tiny Tot Drop in & Play
1:30-2:30 pm @the Rec. Centre Play Room
Youth Program
3-5:30 pm
Outdoor Skating @the Hall with hot Chocolate
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WLTT Drop In & Play @ the Hall. Play Dough Fun 9:30-10:30 am
Youth Program
Swimming at MacDonald Island 1-5 pm
Pre-registration required
Youth Program 12-3:00 pm at the Hall
Movie and Zombie Tag
WLTT Drop In and Play 10:00-11:00 am @ the Rec. Centre Play Room
RMWB Senior Program
1:00-3:00 pm
Youth Program
All Ages
Outdoor Skating at the Hall
1:00-3:30 pm
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WLTT Drop In Program
2:00-3:00 pm @ the Community Hall.
Tea Party with your Teddy Bear & Fun Games
Youth Program
WII Dance @ the Hall
3:00- 5:30 pm
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RMWB Seniors Luncheon & Bingo @ 12:00- 3:00 pm
Youth Program
Crafts & More Crafts 3-5:30 pm@ the Hall
WLTT Drop In & Play – Sponge Painting @ the Hall 1:30-2:30 pm
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Youth Program
Bingo @ the Hall 3- 5:30 pm-Prizes
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PROGRAMMING INFORMATION FOR FEBRUARY
FOR AFCSS, WLLT AND ANZAC REC BOARD
Any questions or inquiries contact Suzie Althoff at anzacneeds@gmail.com Or by phone at 1-306-241-3497 (TEXTING CAN BE REACHED AT THIS NUMBER ALSO) Willow Lake Tiny Tots Drop in and Play Program These programs are open and free to all families and children 5 years old and younger. Wednesday, February 3rd, join us for Free Play at the Rec Center play room in the Anzac REC Center Monday, February 8th, come play with every child’s favorite, PLAY DOUGH Wednesday, February 10, join us for Free Play at the Rec Center play room in the Anzac REC Center Tuesday, February 16, come have a tea party with your favourite Teddy Bear and a game of musical chairs Thursday, February 25, we’ll be doing painting with sponges; we’ll even supply the painting smocks!! ANZAC REC BOARD YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING Miss Susie will pick all K-4 Students up at Anzac School and walk them to the hall on programming days once forms have been returned either to the hall or to your child’s classroom teacher. Older students can meet Suzie at the hall. Pre-Registration needed for Swimming and Skating this month. After School Programming runs from 3:00 to 5:30. Youth program is for ages 5 - 15 Tuesday, February 2nd, we will be decorating a bird house in hopes of an early spring Thursday, February 4th, come out for some outdoor skating at the Community Hall -complete with hot chocolate Monday, February 8th, we’ll kick of the week without school by going to Mac Island for a swim. Pre-Register in advance please with Suzie by Feb 2nd Wednesday, February 9th, Enjoy a game or two of zombie tag then relax with a movie and popcorn Thursday, February 11, Join us for an afternoon skate at the hall and then work on some valentine’s crafts Wednesday, February 17, everyone agrees that WII Dance is a hit, so we’ll keep that popular event happening! Wednesday, February 24th, Lots of crafts to do today after school. Bring your imaginative ideas! Monday, February 29th, it’s a leap year so let’s celebrate by playing Leap Year Bingo and winning some prizes! RMWB COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING Wednesday, February 10th, RMWB Senior Programming from 1:00 – 3:00pm Tuesday, February 23rd, RMWB Senior Luncheon and Bingo 12:00 – 3:00pm
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Anzac Family and Community Support Society Willow Lake
Photo Contest
Categories (max 2 pictures per category, and must be
in one application)
-People / Family
-Action / Special Events
-Animals / Nature
Prizes 1st - $200.00
2nd- $100.00
3rd- $50.00
Photographer
- Living in Anzac or Gregoire Lake Estates
-Complete application form
Photos
- Original (no editing)
- Print out 5x7 size
- Photos taken in Anzac or Gregoire Lake
Estates area- all season photos
- Pictures must be current from Dec. 1 to Oct.
31, 2016
- A title/caption and description of your photo is
required
- Photo has to have photographer’s full name
on the back
Start Date:
December 1, 2015
Submission deadline:
October 31, 2016
Entrants:
Youth - Ages 8-17
Adults - 18 +
Prizes 1st, 2nd & 3rd
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SENIOR’S CORNER
AROUND THE REGION
Income Tax Service for 2016 If you are a Senior, Student, or Low Income Family you may qualify to have your Income Tax prepared & filed for Free! Call Crystal Lund, RMWB Social & Community Development @ (780) 714-4724 for more information.
Seniors Activity Day Come out for an afternoon of Activities & Refreshments Wednesday, February 10 - 1:00 to 3:00 pm Anzac Senior Luncheon Where: Anzac Community Hall When: February 23, 2016 Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm Come out and enjoy lunch, bingo and prizes! Please RSVP by Friday February 19, 2016 by calling Crystal @ (780) 714-4724 or Viola @ (780) 334-2298 PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SENIORS EVENTS ARE HELD AT THE COMMUNITY HALL** ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT CRYSTAL AT 780.334. 0416 OR 780 714- 4724.
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AROUND THE REGION
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It Takes a Community A big heart felt THANK YOU for participating in our Shop Local, Discover Local, Enjoy Local tree for the Festival of Trees. Join the RMWB Economic Development Department as we celebrate shopping local!
When: Thursday February 18th, 2016 6:00 pm refreshments and networking 7:00 pm presentation and discussion Where: Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Jeph Maystruck from Strategy Lab will be presenting on the topic, “5 Things You Can Do Tomorrow That Will Help Your Business; Become the Linchpin in Your Industry, how to Recession
Proof your Business" and will facilitate a group discussion on the shopping local. This is a great opportunity to connect with other small business owners, regional stakeholders and business professionals; share ideas, challenges and successes. This event is free to attend, please RSVP at leighann.smith@rmwb.ca
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Toll-Free phone line is: 1855-371-4122 The Toll-Free Fax Line is: 1-855-776-3805 The line is open: Monday - Friday: 8:15 a.m. to 8:15 pm Saturday- Sunday 9 a.m. to 5:15 pm Access to services will be based on availability and determination of unmet needs of individual clients.
Accessing Home Care, Supporting Living and Long Term care in the North Zone
Alberta Health Services- North Zone is providing access to Continuing Care and Community-based services through a Continuing Care Access Team. A toll-free phone number is available for patients and families and health care providers to call with questions or inquiries about accessing continuing care services) Home Care, Supportive Living and Long Term Care in their Community.
ANZAC COMMUNITY HEALTH A Public Health Nurse is available: Date: Every second Wednesday Time: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. By appointment Where: Anzac Community Hall For Appointment contact: Gail Braun, RN Fort McMurray, Public Health Tel: 780 791-6012 Charlotte Goodyear, RN If you have any health concerns or questions: Fort McMurray, Public Health - See your family doctor
Public Health Nurse will provide: o Well Baby Clinic
o Healthy Beginnings: Home Visits
o Childhood Immunizations
o Breastfeeding Support
o Adult Immunizations
o Prenatal Support
o Travel Health Information Services provided are by appointment only. If you have any health concerns or questions: -See your family doctor -Call Health Link at 1-866-408-5465
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Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
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21 22 Anzac FCSS Meeting @ 6 pm
23 Senior’s luncheon @ 12-3 pm *Newsletter deadline
24 RMWB Open House 6-8 pm @Rec. Centre
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29 Anzac Rec. Board AGM 7 pm
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR February
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