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Conklin Newsletter Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo February, 2018

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www.rmwb.ca

CONKLIN NAKEWIN NEWS February, 2018


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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Contact Information RMWB Notices RMWB News Community Corner Senior’s Corner Youth Zone Around the Region Health & Wellness Recreation Calendar Community Calendar

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Water and Garbage Services: If you are a new resident and require these services, you must complete a Utility application at your local Municipal Office. If you are moving and no longer require the services it is your responsibility to complete a Utility Termination form or you will continue to be billed. If you have any questions please feel free to contact your local Municipal office at (780) 559-2235 or you may call the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo at 1-800-973-9663 and ask for utility billing. Payment Options: The RMWB provides billing on a regular basis for utility services and on an annual basis for Taxes. Please find below your payment options;

1. In person at 9909 Franklin Avenue in Fort McMurray or at your local Municipal office.

2. Mail a cheque payable to: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

9909 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H-2K4

3. Pay at your bank or on-line 4. Debit Machine at your local office

CONTACT INFORMATION

Conklin Municipal Office 245 Northland Drive

Conklin, AB T0P-1H1 PH: (780) 559-2235 Fax: (780) 559-2277

e-mail: [email protected]

Hours of operation Monday to Friday

8:30a.m. – 12:00 & 1:00 – 4:30p.m. Closed:

Saturday, Sunday and Stat holidays

Closed February 20, 2017

Municipal Switchboard:

1-‐800-‐973-‐9663 Community Contacts: Conklin School 780-‐559-‐2228 Resource office 780-‐559-‐8900 CCA office 780-‐559-‐2150 Medical van 780-‐742-‐7717 Health Nurse 780-‐559-‐2011 or 780-‐791-‐6247 Conklin Corner 780-‐559-‐2008 Gas Bar 780-‐559-‐2623 Dipper Oilfield 780-‐559-‐2244 Robwel 780-‐559-‐2966 Water & Sewer (780) 598-‐6025 RMWB Social Programming 780-‐714-‐4724 RCMP Complaints 780-‐788-‐4040 By-‐Law Complaints 780-‐788-‐4200 Animal Control 780-‐788-‐4200 S.P.C.A 780-‐743-‐8997 ALL EMERGENCIES 911

mailto:[email protected]


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COUNCILLOR REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2018 Council is moving towards the budget process. The duration of the process is from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Wednesday, February 7th to Saturday February 10th, 2018. The budget workshops will be live streamed. Council and administration is also working on the Strategic Plan developing priorities for the next four years. The Strategic Plan includes giving direction for municipal services and programs. Part of the new strategy for the RMWB is to hold more Council meetings in the rural communities. We held our first meeting in Fort McKay, as their area structure plan needed to be approved by Council. This is the hamlets first Area Structure Plan. The

Council meeting was very well attended with support from Conklin, Janvier and Anzac residents. The next direction is to have a Council meeting in Fort Chipewyan in the early spring to move toward passing their Area Structure Plan. The Area Structure Plans have already been approved for Gregoire Lake Estates, Anzac, Janvier and Conklin. The latest being Janvier’s in December of 2016. The purpose of an Area Structure Plan includes future land uses, and proposes a sequence of development for an area. Moving forward upcoming consultation in the rural communities will be the land use bylaw. The land use bylaw regulates the use, conservation and development of land and buildings within the municipality. The RMWB’s land use bylaw needs to be updated. There are other plans that will be coming forward to Council which include Social Sustainability. The purpose of this plan is to devise ways to maintain healthy communities. The funding for the plan will be provided by the Canadian Red Cross as it relates to the aftermath of the fire. We had our Toast of Champions (Citizen Recognition Program) this month. The RMWB honored 8 local citizens. We have recognized residents in Ward 4 in the past and will continue to do so in the future. The RMWB has advised that garbage pick up day for Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates residents will remain as Friday, unless it is a statutory holiday. I have received an e-‐mail from Frank Creasey who is a Director with the Camp Yogi Society. They are planning to have their Annual General Meeting on February 7th at 7:00 pm, at the Anzac Recreation Centre. Please come out and support Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates residents who want to be part of this board. Anzac Winterfest this year will include dog sled races, a wonderful addition to the event. There are many other events which include a magic show for the little ones. I will be running the crib tourney. � For any good deeds or concerns please e-‐mail [email protected] or phone 780-‐799-‐6024.



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Regional Resources Emergency Numbers Ambulance/Fire/Police 911 Poison Control 1-‐800-‐332-‐1414 Sexual Assault Centre 780-‐791-‐6708 Victim Services 780-‐788-‐4250 Health Link Alberta 1-‐866-‐408-‐5465 SOS Crisis Line 1-‐800-‐565-‐3801 Emergency Shelters located in Fort McMurray The Salvation Army Men’s Emergency Shelter 780-‐743-‐4135 The Salvation Army MAT Program 780-‐743-‐4135 Marshall House Emergency Shelter 780-‐715-‐1870 Housing First Agencies Centre of Hope 780-‐743-‐3912 Salvation Army 780-‐743-‐4135 YMCA of Wood Buffalo 780-‐743-‐2970 McMan Youth, Family & Community Services 780-‐750-‐7730 Housing First Support Agencies Unity House 780-‐743-‐1190 WBH&DC 780-‐799-‐4050 Fellowship Baptist Church 780-‐743-‐3747 Salvation Army 780-‐743-‐3747 RMWB, Community Services 780-‐743-‐7940 HEALTH SERVICES Northern Lights Regional Hospital 780-‐791-‐6161 Hospital Emergency 780-‐791-‐6121 Family Health Services 780-‐791-‐6247 Respiratory Health Program 780-‐791-‐6203 Sexual Health Program 780-‐791-‐6263 Tuberculosis Program 780-‐791-‐6263 Teen Health Service 780-‐791-‐6182 HIV North Society 780-‐791-‐3391 Mental Health Assistance Mental Health Services 780-‐791-‐6194 Mental Health Hotline 1-‐877-‐303-‐2642 Community Mental Health Outreach 780-‐788-‐1321 Canadian Mental Health Association 780-‐743-‐1053 Personal Support Network 780-‐791-‐1757 FCSS Counselling Services 780-‐743-‐7910 Some Other Solutions Crisis Prevention 780-‐743-‐8605 Mobile Food Pantry (Food Bank) 780-‐743-‐1125 Ext. 226


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Rural Bus Schedules Beginning January 11, 2018, Transit will be offering more service to Anzac. The new schedules will allow you to take transit between Fort McMurray and Anzac on Tuesdays and Fridays.

We also provide service to Conklin. Please note that this conventional service to rural areas is limited to Wednesday and Fridays, and does not include the SMART bus service.

Below are the rural schedules as they will appear starting Feb. 7.

Anzac and Janvier Schedule: Tuesday Trip #1 Time Pick Up/Drop Off Location. 7:45 A.M Pick up Hardin St & MacDonald Ave (Across from Provincial Building) 8:00 a.m. Pick up Manning Ave (Behind Shoppers Drug Mart behind River City centre) 10:00 a.m. Pick up Janvier 11:00 Pick up Anzac Community Centre 11:05 a.m. Pick up Anzac Recreation Centre 12:00 Noon. Drop off Hardin St & MacDonald Ave (Across from Provincial Building) 12:15 p.m. Drop off Manning ave (Behind Shopper Drug Mart behind River City Centre) Trip #2 Time Pick Up/Drop Off Location. 16:00 p.m. Pick up Manning Ave (Behind Shoppers Drug Mart behind River City Centre) 16:15 p.m. Pick up Hardin St & MacDonald Ave (Across from Provincial Building) 16:50 p.m. Pick Up/Drop Off Anzac Community Centre 16:55 p.m. Pick Up/Drop Off Anzac Recreation Centre 18:15 p.m. Drop Off Janvier Anzac and Conklin Schedule: Wednesday & Friday Trip #1 Time Pick Up/Drop Off Location. 7:00 a.m. Start Transit Services Garage 9:00 a.m. Pick up Conklin 10:25 a.m. Pick up Anzac Community Centre 10:30 a.m. Pick up Anzac Recreation Centre 11:15 a.m. Drop off Hardin St & MacDonald Ave (Across from Provincial Building) 11:20 p.m. Drop off Manning Ave (Behind Shoppers Drug Mart behind River City Centre) Trip #2 Time Pick Up/Drop Off Location. 17:00 p.m. Pick up Manning Ave (Behind Shoppers Drug Mart behind River City Centre) 17:15 p.m. Pick up Hardin St & MacDonald Ave (Across from Provincial Building) 17:55 p.m. Drop Off Anzac Community Centre 18:00 p.m. Drop off Anzac Recreation Centre 19:30 p.m. Drop off Conklin

http://www.rmwb.ca/Municipal-Government/municipal_departments/Public-Operations/Wood-Buffalo-Transit/SMART-Bus--Specialized-Transportation-.htm


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COMMUNITY CORNER

Feb 2 Robert Cardinal Feb 3 Mike Thom Feb 8 Eamon Tremblay Jennifer Thom Feb 12 Joanne Richards Feb 18 Reggie Reid Feb 19 Ryan Tremblay Kenisha Martin Feb 20 Sheldon Tremblay Feb 23 Stanley Pruden Troy L’Hirondelle Feb 25 Kim Desjarlais Lucas Adby Feb 26 Diane Cardinal Feb 27 Melissa Ward Teddy Ross Cierrah Adby Feb 28 Chris Tremblay If you wish to have your birthday published in the Conklin, Nakewin News Please submit in writing & deliver to the Municipal Office.

Happy Birthday going out to my son Lucas, who turns 10 years old on Feb 25th. Love you lots XOXOXO Mom

Wishing our Niece Kimberly a great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY on Feb 25th. Hope you have a fantastic day! Love: Wendy, Ernie & Family

Birthday greetings going out to Teddy Ross on

Jan 27th, many more to come.

Fr: Joanne, Dorothy & Alvina


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A huge thank you to Fortis Alberta for

volunteering your t ime to put up the Christmas wreaths for the holiday Season!


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Metis Local #193

Family Merchandise Bingo 2018

When: Sunday, February 25, 2018

Where: Conklin Community Hall

Time: Doors open at 5:30


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Bingo starts at 6:00p.m.

Children must be accompanied by an adult and

remain seated in the gym during this event.

Please bring your own dabbers

CEMETERY HEADSTONE PROJECT

The Conklin Metis Local #193 has graciously approved the proposal to begin a project of getting a head stone for each of our


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dearly departed members resting at the St. Vincent Cemetery. This project will take approximately three to four years to complete as there are many steps to take to ensure information gathered is accurate.

I would like to ask all family members that are interested in

participating in the program to provide the following information as soon as possible;

• Identify unmarked grave site(s) with name & location • Provide a copy of death certificate

We will complete 20 head stones per year until the project is complete. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project please call Wendy Tremblay at (780) 559-‐2235. I would like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Conklin Metis Local #193 for your assistance in providing the funding for the very important project. THANK YOU. Your input is valuable, and will not go ahead without family permission and confirmation of information.

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SENIORS CORNER

Tansi, Hello Senior’s, Seniors are encouraged to contact the office if you are going to be away so we order lunches accordingly. Please be advised that meals will be a bit late on Wednesdays as this is the day that I take the Home Care nurses on their home visits. My work number is (780) 714-1069.

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS Senior Enhancement Worker - (780) 714-1069 Canada Pension & O.A.S 1-800-277-9914 Alberta Supports 1-877-644-9992

Health Link - 1-866-408-5465 Conklin Municipal Office (780) 559-2235 Resource Office - (780) 559-8900 RMWB Social Programming (780) 714-4724 Blue Cross - 1-800-661-6995 Police/Fire/Ambulance: Emergencies only - 911

SENIOR’S DAY

Feb 8, 2018 @ 12:00p.m. Feb 22, 2018 @ 12:00p.m.

Please bring your own bags

DEAD AIR CALLS The phone is ringing but no one is there when I answer Your phone may have a technical problem but you may also be receiving calls from an automatic dialer that logs the time the phone is answered. A telemarketer uses the information to indicate when a person will be at your number to answer the phone.


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YOUTH ZONE


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AROUND THE REGION


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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Willow Lake News Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo April 2013

Willow Lake News Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo April 2013

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.

http://www.fortmacconnect.ca/2014/04/alberta-launches-new-online-organ-and-tissue-donor-registry/alberta-health-services-logo/


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FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Joanne Clark @ (780) 559-‐2235 or E-‐mail [email protected]

◄ December RMWB Recreation February 2018 February

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3 – 5pm

Metis Crafts 5 – 7pm

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Conklin Senior Luncheon

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All offices

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Conklin Youth Baking

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Zone 3 – 5pm

http://www.wincalendar.com/December-Calendar/December-2014-Calendar.html

http://www.wincalendar.com/December-Calendar/December-2014-Calendar.html

http://www.wincalendar.com/February-Calendar/February-2015-Calendar.html



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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 Drum Program 6 – 8pm

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6 Mental Health Counsellor 11 – 2pm

7 Food Bank Delivery

8 Senior’s Day @ 12:00p.m Drum Program 6 – 8pm

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13 Addictions Counsellor 11 – 2pm

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15 Drum Program 6 – 8pm

16 Food Bank Delivery

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19 Family Day All office’s Closed

20 Mental Health Counsellor 11 – 2pm

21 CCA Annual General Meeting 7 – 10pm

22 Senior’s Day @ 12:00p.m Municipal Open House 6 – 8pm

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25 Metis Local #193 Family Merchandise Bingo 5:30pm

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27 Addictions Counsellor 11 – 2pm

28 CRDAC Café House 5 – 9pm

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