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WILLOW LAKE NEWS August 2014

Willow Lake News Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo August 2014

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: 8:30a.m-12noon, 1p.m-4:30p.m. Closed: Saturday-Sunday, Monday August 4, 2014. Municipal Switchboard Emergency Number: 1-800-973-9663

Community Contacts RMWB 780-743-7000 RMWB Social Programming 780-714-4724 Anzac Recreation Centre 780-793-6900 Anzac School 780-334-2271 Bill Woodward School 780-334-0818 Clearwater Hauling 780-799-2753 Anzac Rec. Board 780-334-2424 Coyote Services 780-334-2188 Whitmoor Vac 780-215-3041 Public Nurse 780-791-6271 Anzac Gas Station 780-334-2115 Anzac Grocery 780-334-2710 Nexen Community Office 780-334-2850 Willow Lake Church 780-334-0005 RMWB Roads 780-743-7859 RMWB Bylaw 780-788-4200 Animal Control 780-743-8997 ATCO 1-800-668-2248

All Emergencies call 911

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Contact Information 2 RMWB News 3,4,5 Community Corner 6,7,8,9,10,11 Senior’s Corner 12,13 Youth Zone 14,15 Anzac Recreation Centre 16 Around the Region 17,18,19,20,21,22 Health & Wellness 23 Community Calendar 24

RMWB NOTICES Welcome to the August edition of our Willow Lake News. Willow Lake News can be picked up at the following locations:

Anzac Esso Willow Lake Baptist Church Fort McMurray First Nation’s Store Gregoire Lake Estates - nearby mail boxes Anzac Community Hall Anzac Grocery

For more information or to receive an electronic copy of this newsletter, please contact Viola at 780-334-2298 or email: viola.pindog-seguin@woodbuffalo.ab.ca Willow Lake Newsletter can be accessed by visiting the following site at: hhttp://www/woodbuffalo.ab.ca_2227/communities.anzac.htm SUBMISSION DEADLINE for September 2014 edition is: Monday, August 25, 2014

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RMWB NEWS

REMINDER

Please remove garbage bins off the road or shoulder

after pick up. Pull them back onto your property. They are in the way of service and public vehicles.

RURAL BUS SCHEDULE

Anzac is serviced by RMWB Transportation, new schedule effective April 25, 2014. Round Trip Service is now available on Fridays ONLY. Morning Trip 9:00 a.m. Pick up Conklin 10:00 a.m. Pick up Anzac Community Hall 10.35 a.m. Pick up Raven’s Nest (Fort McMurray

First Nation #468) 11:05 a.m. Drop off Hardin St & Mac Donald Ave

(across from Provincial Building) 11:20 a.m. Drop off Manning Ave (Behind River City

Center) Afternoon Trip 17:00 p.m. Pick up Manning Ave (Behind River City

Centre) 17:15 p.m. Pick up Hardin St. Mac Donald Ave

(Across Provincial Building) 17:45 p.m. Drop off Raven’s Nest (Fort McMurray

First Nation #468) 18:00 p.m. Drop off Anzac Community Hall 19:30 p.m. Drop Off Conklin

Rural Bus Passes on Sale Now: Adult 1 ride for $10 5 rides for $40 10 Rides for $80 Child /Senior 1 ride $5 5 rides for $ 20 10 rides for $40 Passes available at: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Anzac Office 105 B-4 Christina Drive, Anzac AB T0P 1J0 Tel: 780-334-2298 or 780-334-2203 or at Cashier Office, Jubilee Centre, 9909 Franklin Ave. Fort McMurray, Tel: 780-743-7000

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COMMUNITY CORNER ECDP FALL REGISTRATION!!

Saturday, August 23 at the community Garage Sale

Can’t make it? There will be more dates in September… (However, space is limited and it

is first come first served.) Child must be 4 years old by March 01, 2015 We will be requesting 2 postdated checks

one for October 01, 2014 and one for December 31, 2014 in the amount of $ 250.00 per check, (expensive I know) but you will be given the opportunity to make the full $500.00

back by the end of May… ….YES, you can make all your money back by participating in

various fund raisers resulting in the ECD Programming being free for your child.

THE HUB PROGRAMMING

We would like to inform/remind the community that THE HUB is RUNNING PARENT AND TOT DROP-IN PROGRAMS on FRIDAYS

10:00 am to 11:30 am at the Anzac Community Hall! For Children 5 and under and

their parents/caregivers! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!!

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE SATURDAY AUGUST 23

10:00 AM TO 3:00PM ANZAC COMMUNITY HALL

SET UP IS FRIDAY AUGUST 22 $ 5 DONATION FOR THE TABLE TO GO

TOWARDS ECDP PROGRAMING CONTACT VANESSA HODGSON (780-215-

8775) OR SHAR MCKENZIE (780-713-7603) FOR MORE INFORMATION

THERE WILL ALSO BE A FUNDRAISER BAR-B-Q SOME COME OUT FOR A

BURGER!

Willow Lake Tiny Tots Will be holding various Bar-B Q’s at the ANZAC DAY USE throughout the summer as a fundraiser for the ECDP Program. In addition to this we are also having a 50/50 Raffle! 5$ for a ticket, prize payout 50% of tickets sold or up to the max of $ 4997.50. Draw will take place at ANZAC DAZE August 16 2014. Please check our Facebook page for more details on how to purchase your Raffle Ticket!

JOB OPPORTUNITY!!

Assistant to the Community of Anzac

(In partnership with the Anzac Recreation & Social Society, Anzac FCSS and Willow Lake

Tiny Tots) • Be able to work with little or no supervision • Provide their own transportation • Be over the age of 18 • Provide a criminal record check • Have experience with children in a learning environment • Have Experience working with various ages of youth • Experience with Elders • Strong communication skills and asset Duties include; • Teaching the Early entry development program for children 5 and under in a classroom setting at the Anzac School (Jolly Phonics program will provided) • Providing support to the Elders within the community, including home visits as required • Supporting Elder Programing • Supporting people with needs • Provide support on various community events • Provide support as Administration Assistant • 40 hours a week

Successful applicants will be contacted by Vanessa Hodgson for an interview Email resume or questions to nessa.0405@hotmail.com 780-215-8775

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Presidents Update; July has been a busy month for everyone with holidays and children out of school, hope everyone is enjoying their summer. As most residents are aware July was an exciting month for the rural communities with the water and sewer proposal being presented to Council, and unanimously approved. The RMWB can now proceed with the final design. A big thank you to Kevin Scoble, RMWB and Councilor Stroud. Special thanks to Jack Tobin and Sean Steils, presenting to council on behalf of the WLCA board. In closing the WLCA looks forward to bringing all information forward to the communities as received from the RMWB. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday. Darryl Woytkiw, President WLCA

When: August 26, 2014 at 7 pm Where: Anzac Community Hall

Contact Information: Rita Callan 780-334-0550 or John Fraser 780-881-3585

Fort McMurray Tourism and Partners would like to invite you to a Meet & Greet Community BBQ on Sept. 16th at Anzac Community Recreation Center at 5PM. Everyone is welcome!

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BIRTHDAYS Adam Ashley Rob Merrick Robyn Milton Rob Cooper Sol LaCaille Brandon McRann Greg Neudorf Gabriel Burger Gail LaCaille Aaron Whitford Megan Cote Flora Powder Tim McEvoy Matthew Walsh Matieu Cote Shawna McEvoy Amanda Grant Jodi Rutley Kyle Shainline Stephanie Kreutzer Shyla Kreutzer Zarah Hurley Crystal Lund Bram Scott Annabelle McKenzie-Scott Perry Michelin Jillian Sturgess Kaeli Mask Corrine Lemaigre Helen Borek Ron Sturgess Alesha Post-Lemaigre Jeremy Paulson Rick Shunamon Sharon Joy Pindog Ralph Janvier Tifffany Post-Lemaigre Bo Cooper

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ANNIVERSARIES

Dianne & John Slaght August 2nd Cindy & Rob Merrick August 4th Dawn & Quinn Lizotte August 5th Rosemarie & Wade Musseau August 7th Patty & Curtis Chafe August 8th Gladys & Larry Avery August 12th Jo-ann & Kirk Cluney August 19th Carol Westman & Lars Olson August 22nd

To Harry Cockerill for cleaning up the Garbage around the Bins at the Community Hall

The Bourque Family would like to Thank

Conoco –Phillips Canada for assisting in fixing up the Cheecham Graveyard

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SENIORS’ CORNER

SENIOR ACTIVITY DAY! Seniors, come out for an afternoon of cards, crib, or games? If this appeals to you come to the Anzac Community Hall every 2nd Wednesday of the month for scrap booking, socializing, and refreshments. You can also find out about senior resources and programs that are happening in the RWMB. August 13, 2014 @ 1:00pm. Refreshments and crafts will be provided.

SENIORS LUNCHEON WHEN: AUGUST 26, 2014

WHERE: ANZAC COMMUNITY HALL TIME: 12PM-3PM

COME OUT AND ENJOY LUNCH, BINGO AND PRIZES

SENIORS AND YOUTH POTLUCK AND BINGO AUGUST 19TH, 2014

BOTH YOUTH AND SENIOR WILL BAKE OR COOK A FOOD ITEM FOR THIS EVENT

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Specialized Transportation is available to seniors over 65 and those with mobility issues. Registration is required; please call Crystal to register (780) 714-4724.

o Starting pick up in Anzac 9:00am o Leave Fort McMurray approx. 3:00 pm (however if passengers are done earlier will

leave for the return trip earlier) o $7.50 each way, payable to the driver at time of pick up.

NEED A HAND WITH YOUR 2013 TAX RETURN?

Trained CCRA Certified Volunteers ready to assist. For more information, or to find out if you are eligible please call

This service is mainly for

- Seniors on limited Income - Low Income Families - Students

For more information, or to find out if you are eligible please call

Crystal @ (780) 334-2450 or

(780) 714-4724

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YOUTH CORNER

Summer Olympics

Find and circle all of the Summer Olympic events that are hidden in the grid.

The remaining letters spell a secret message. Note: Similarly named events are hidden separately. For example, SWIMMING and SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING do not overlap.

ARCHERY ATHLETICS BADMINTON BASEBALL BASKETBALL BEACH VOLLEYBALL BOXING CANOEING CYCLING DIVING EQUESTRIANISM FENCING

FOOTBALL GYMNASTICS HANDBALL HOCKEY JUDO MODERN PENTATHLON RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS ROWING SHOOTING SOFTBALL SWIMMING SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING

TABLE TENNIS TAEKWONDO TENNIS TRAMPOLINING TRIATHLON VOLLEYBALL WATER POLO WEIGHTLIFTING WRESTLING YACHTING

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9Wee Willows Exploring

Heritage Day Parachute Games Water0-6 yrs drop-in Water Fun 0-6 yrs drop-in

10am-12pm 2-4pm 10+ 10am-2pmUltimate Frisbee own lunch Teen Committee (2pm)

2-4pm 10+10 11 12 13 14 15 16Recreation Board Wee Willows Anzac Art Attack Best Friends DayYouth Baseball & Beach Day Tye Dye 10am-1pm 7+ Anzac DaysBar-b-q 1pm 10am-1pm 10am-1pm Kick Off PartySinger Rd Meet at Prov. Prk KaraokeDiamonds Capture the Flag Teen Committee (2pm) 2-4pm 10+

Lunch Provided 2-4pm 10+17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Wee Willows Anzac Art Attack Girl Power Day Everybody'sWater Fun Crazola 10am-1pm Birthday

0-6 yrs drop-in 10-2pm 0-6yrs drop-in10am-12pm Teen Committee (2pm) Soccer/Baseball 10am-12pm

Alien Invaders 2-4pm 10+ 1-3pm 7+2-4pm 10+

24 25 26 27 28 29 30Vista Ridge High Ropes Recreation Board

Course Age 7+ Movie Night 10+Lunch Provided 6pm

Teen Committee (2pm)

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All Programs will meet At the Anzac Community Hall, unless otherwise posted. Field Trips have minimum and maximum registration. Any Questions: CONTACT HELEN AT

780-370-3199

August - ANZAC - RMWB Summer Program

Maqua Lake Day Ages 7+ Register by Aug 5 10am -

3pm pack

Discover Centre - Marine Park Age

7+ Register by Aug 8 10am-3pm Cost $5/person

Theatre Camp10am-12pm 7+

MacIsland Trip(Anzac Rec

Society) More Info TBA

Anzac Days

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ANZAC RECREATION CENTRE

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AROUND THE REGION

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 HUB 5 and under programs @10-11:30 Community Hall

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10 Rec Board Youth 5+ Baseball & Bar-b-q Singer Road Ball Diamond @1:00 pm

11 12 13 Seniors Activity Day @1:00 pm

14 15 HUB 5 and under programs @10-11:30 Community Hall

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20 21 Rec Board Youth 5+ Water Park Day @11 am Waterways

22 HUB 5 and under programs @10-11:30 Community Hall

23 Community GARAGE SALE @10-3 pm Community Hall

24/31 25 26 Seniors Lunch @1:00 pm Youth 10+ Movie Night Landmark Cinemas @6PM

27 28 Rec Board Mac Island Swim Day Youth 10+ 10-requires Chaperone

29 HUB 5 and under programs @10-11:30 Community Hall

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR - AUGUST