2023 Vulcan County Family Resources

Happy New Year!

I hope you had a chance to relax and see loved ones over the holidays. Please share, email or print all the posters, events and resources with friends, family and clients. Have a great 2023!

 Youth Center holidays hours will be:

Jan 3 – Open 1–6

CLOSED – Jan 4th (for a Babysitter Course)

Jan. 5 – Open 1–6

Jan. 6 – Open 12:30-6 Free lunch

Events and Resources

Man Cave – Open to any men. Thursdays at 1pm.

Caregiver Support – Tuesdays at 3:00pm (See attached poster)

Support for Raising a Teen/Tween – Tuesdays at 6:00pm (See attached poster)
 

Jan. 5 – Movie Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness – Vulcan CRC (See attached poster)

Jan. 3-6 and Feb and April – Camps for kids (See attached poster)

Stars Volleyball starts in January (See attached poster)

Jan. 27 – Concert – Misery Mountain Boys (See attached poster)

Feb. 13 – First Aid Recertification(See attached poster)

 

Child and Youth Development – Free Webinars (See attached poster)
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What is depression in Children and Teens (See attached poster)
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Free Healthy Relationship Group for Women – January/February (See attached poster)

Free Hearing Screening clinic for young children (See attached poster)

Childhood Immunizations (See attached poster)
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Nutrition Self Referral (See attached poster)
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Free mental health resource https://www.owlpod.ca/

 Weekly activities in our communities

Mondays

Daily Discoveries – Milo Mondays at 10:30 – There is so much fun to be had in Winter! Join us as we explore everything winter through crafts, stories, activities and more! This class is suited for 2-6 year olds and will take place at the Milo Library. Call Greater Foothills Family Centre to register 1-877-652-8633

Stay and Play – Vulcan Lodge Hall 1:30-3pm Greater Foothills Family Centre 1-877-652-8633 (See attached poster)

Community Walking 10:00 – 11:00 am. CRC Cost Free

Community Skate 6:00– 7:00 pm Vulcan Arena Cost Free

Tuesdays  

Coffee is on at the Carmangay Community Centre 2-4pm Cost $1.

Time for Rhymes – Champion Legion 10:30am

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – 3:30-6pm for 10-18 year old’s at 105A 3rd Ave. S.

Vulcan. 403-485-6033. Ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music! 

Youth Shinny 3:30-4:45 pm Vulcan Arena

Community Badminton 5:00 – 10pm. VPE 

Community Volleyball 6:30 – 8:00 pm. VPE

Yoga – Carmangay 7-8pm (No class Jan. 17)

Wednesdays 

Community Walking 10:00 – 11:00 am CRC

Time for Rhymes – Milo Library 10:30am

Adult & Tot Skate : Vulcan Arena 12:00– 1:00pm

Seniors Social – 2pm Lomond at the Drop-In. Games, cards, coffee, etc. 

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – 3:30-6pm for 10-18 year old’s at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan 403-485-6033.  

Pickleball – 6-8 at Vulcan Prairieview Elementary School

Youth Night – 5-6pm. Sports and fun gym activities for age 7-15. Resumes Jan. 11

Community Basketball – 8-9:30 pm VPE Register with Town of Vulcan Recreation

Adult Shinny 8:45-10 pm Vulcan Arena

Coffee at the Carmangay Seniors Centre – 10am-12pm

Thursdays 

Coffee is on at the Carmangay Community Centre 2-4pm Cost $1.

Man Cave – 1-3pm for men of all ages to hang out, visit, play pool, ping pong, foosball, cards, puzzles or games. 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan.

Chess at the Vulcan Library- 2:10-5:00pm

Roving Gym – Milo School 8:30am

Community Skate 3:30 – 4:30 pm Vulcan Arena

Crafters Afternoon – Milo Seniors Centre 1-4pm.

Get-A-Way Youth Centre—Teen Night 13+ – Open 6:30 – 9pm. 403-485-6033

Bingo– Lomond Seniors Centre 7pm

Fridays 

Community Walking 1:00– 2:00 pm CRC

Mom & Tots – Champion Legion 10-11:30am

Fun Fridays – Carmangay Library 10am-12pm. Games, activities, snacks, crafts and fun! 

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 12:30-6pm at 105A 3rd Ave.S. Vulcan 403-485-6033. Ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music! 

Pickleball – 2-4 at Vulcan Prairieview Elementary School

Youth Rec. Hockey 1:00-2:15 pm. Vulcan Arena

Time for Rhymes – 10:30 Vulcan – Call Rainbow Literacy to register. 403-485-3107

Saturdays 

Community Skate: 12:10 – 1:15 pm OR 1:30 – 2:30pm Vulcan Arena

Vulcan Legion Meat Draw – 3-6pm. 

Vulcan Legion – Drop-in Pool at the Hall 3pm. $5/person. No membership required.  

Coffee at the Carmangay Seniors Centre – 10am-12pm

Monday – Saturday 

Vulcan Senior Centre Drop-In 10am-12pm

Adult Literacy – Register with Rainbow Literacy (Call for dates and registration)

Conversation Café

English Language Learning (ELL)

Computer Basics –

Financial Skills for Success

Life Skills for Success

Tech Talk

Online Safety

Family Literacy

Call Rainbow Literacy and Learning Society for programs for details. 403-485-3107 or [email protected]

Time for Rhymes – Vulcan Fridays at 10:30am, Milo Wednesdays at 10:30am, Champion Tuesdays at 10:30am
 

Parenting Support (See attached poster – Family Programs for January)
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My Tween and Me – For Parents – Mondays January 16,23,30 & February 6,13 & 27- 6-8pm *Registration is required . My Tween & Me For Parents My Tween and Me is a facilitated group program that provides parents and tweens the knowledge, tools and support they need during the transition to adolescence. The program strengthens parent-child communication and supports parents in developing a positive relationship with their tween. Call Greater Foothills Family Centre to register 1-877-652-8633

Family Links

This is an opportunity to connect in person with one of our team in your community to chat about all things parenting, and how your child is learning and growing. Learn about community resources and provide support for you and your family. Drop by one of our Stay & Play programs to chat with a facilitator. Mondays- Vulcan- 1:30-3:30pm @ Vulcan Lodge Hall

The Power of Positive Parenting-via Zoom – Thurs. Jan. 12th, 21 & 28- 6:30pm

The Power of Positive Parenting is designed for every parent who ever wondered: “Why does my child do that?” This seminar helps you understand the reasons kids do what they do, so you can guide their behaviour – and see more of the behaviour you like, and less of the behaviour you don’t like.

Recreation Activities

Community Basketball – Wednesdays Vulcan VPE 8-9:30pm 14+ Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation

Volleyball – Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm – Vulcan VPE. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation

Community Pickleball – Wednesdays 6-8pm and Friday 2-4pm Vulcan VPE. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation

Youth Night – Wednesdays 5-6pm at VPE for 7-15 years olds. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation

Adult Shinny – Wednesdays Vulcan Arena 8:45-10pm. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation

Youth Shinny – Tuesdays 3:30-4:45 Vulcan Arena. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation

Badminton – Tuesdays 6-7:30pm at Vulcan VPE. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation

Community Walking – Monday and Wednesday 10-11am and Friday 1-2pm. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation

Family Basketball – Sundays 3pm Vulcan CRC. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation

Adult and Tot Skate – Wednesdays 12-1pm Vulcan Arena. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation

Yoga – Carmangay Tuesdays 7-8pm (No class Jan. 17)

Yoga – Vulcan Yoga and Wellness, Tuesday and Wednesday Classes https://www.vulcanyogaandwellness.com/

Curling – Vulcan, Carmangay, Milo

Carmangay Curling Club is excited to host our bonspiels again in 2023!

Farmer’s Open Jan 6, 7 & 8

Juniors Feb 3&4

Ladies Feb 10,11 &12 Theme “T party”

Men’s Feb 17,18 &19

Mixed March 10, 11& 12 Theme “Pimps & Hoes”

Contact Jay 403 643-2076 or Laurie 403 643-2270 to enter

Employment Opportunities

Found on Facebook

I am the principal of Palliser’s Hutterite Colony Schools. I am looking to connect with anyone who might be interested in working as an Educational Assistant at New Dale Colony School (About 20 km north of Milo). The position involves approximately 10 hrs per week – Thursdays and Fridays. There might be some flexibility in this schedule. If you are interested or need more information, please let me know (I can also be reached at [email protected])

Found on indeed.ca

Insurance Advisor – Western Financial Group

Health Care Aide – Staff in Vulcan

Sales Supervisor – Big Sky Beer and Wine

Location Assistant – Richardson International

Environmental ii (Cleaning) – AHS Vulcan

Head Cook – Extendicare Vulcan

Cashier – Vulcan Petra

Commercial Tire Technician – Fountain Tire (Will train)

Satellite and Internet Technician – Integrated Solutions Vulcan

Pastor – Vulcan Church of Christ

Found on Workopolis.com

Health Care Aides – Extendicare Vulcan

Dietary Aide – Extendicare Vulcan

Dietary Supervisor – Extendicare Vulcan

Overnight Healthcare Security Guard – Paladin Security

Territory Manager – Brandt John Deere

Parts Person – Brandt John Deere

Service Technician – – Brandt John Deere

IT Consultant – Elections Alberta Vulcan

Feed Truck Driver – Ballco Feeders Brant
 

Nanny in Vulcan CanadianNanny.ca

Food Counter Attendant – Subway via jobbank.gc.ca

Registered Nurse – AHS via Trabajo.org

Licenced Practical Nurse – AHS via Trabajo.org

Farm Labourer – EP Farms via Canada LMIA

Cashier and Kitchen Crew – K-Corp (A&W) Vulcan via LinkedIn

Laboratory X-Ray combined Technician Alberta Precision Labs Vulcan via Glassdoor

Registered Nurse – Extendicare via Jobillico

Licenced Practical Nurse – Extendicare via Learn4Good.com

Laboratory Technologist – Vulcan Hospital via trabajo.org

Registered ACP, Paramedic – AHS Vulcan via Learn4Good.com

Detachment Guard – Vulcan RCMP apply to Commissionaires

Residential Support Staff – Wheat Country Special Needs Society

Farm Worker – Aspen Crossing via jobbank.gc.ca

Vestas – Wind Turbine Technician via LinkedIn.com

Equipment Operator – Parrish and Heimbecker Mossleigh via LinkedIn