Happy April Everyone,

I hope real spring comes and you can get outside more to enjoy the sunshine. Once again there is a lot going on in our County as seasons change. Have a look through and share with family, friends and clients.

EVENTS
Mar. 31 – The Vulcan Girl Guides will be selling cookies today, March 31 from 10:30 to 4:30 (or while supplies last). In the lot beside the Home Hardware. Cookies are $6.00 per box this year, we will have change but would appreciate if you had the exact amount needed!

Mar. 31 – Pancake Supper provided by the Vulcan Lions and Bingo Fundraiser in support of the Grade 5/6 field trip to Edmonton Legislature 5:30pm at the CRC.

Apr. 1 – Carmangay Community Breakfast 9-10:30am Community Centre $5/person or $20/family.

Apr. 13 at 6:30pm a the Carmangay library – Rocky Mountain Book Award voting party.

Apr. 5 – Tim Horton’s Pop-Up Champion from 7:30am – 10:30am.

Apr. 6 – The Man Van is coming to Vulcan

Apr. 8 – Champion Bunny Hop 5k Walk or Run. Sign up with Champion FCSS.

Apr. 8 – Vulcan Community Easter Egg Hunt

Apr. 8 – Milo Easter Egg Hunt

Apr. 8 – Carmangay Easter Egg Hunt

Apr. 11-14 – Easter Camp Vulcan

Apr. 13 – 2pm Movie at the CRC – Hotel Transylvania: Tranformia

Apr. 14 – Teen Dance in Vulcan – For all Vulcan County Teens – Get your tickets at the Vulcan Rec. Office. (See attached poster)

Apr. 18 – 6pm at the Carmangay library – Family tea cup fairy houses workshop – Pre-registration is required, cost is 5$/person.

Apr. 20 – 6:30pm at the Carmangay library – Mental health night with licensed counselor

Apr. 21 – 6pm at the Carmangay community center – Movie night showing strange world

Apr. 22-23 First Aid and CPR (See attached poster)

Apr. 24-27 – Drivers Education Training is coming to Vulcan (See attached poster)

Apr. 26 – Lomond Lunch & Learn – Brain Health in Seniors

Apr. 27 – Arrowwood Lunch & Learn – Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams (See attached poster)

Apr. 27 – 6pm virtual via zoom – Carmangay cooking class making carbonara

Live Music at the Vulcan Legion and Saturday Meat Draw 3-6pm

-April 1 Rockabilly Cruise

-April 8 Joe Lawlor

-April 15 Brettyn Rose

-April 22 Karen

-April 29 Billy Joseph

May 10 – Lomond School Concert – Everyone is welcome. Concert starts at 7:00 and we are serving soup and a bun for $5.00 prior to the concert.

Jun. 1 – Bike Rodeo in Vulcan (See attached poster)

PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, PARENTS, FAMILIES AND KIDS

-Youth Centre in Vulcan – April Calendar (See attached poster)

-Family Transitions – Support yourself and your children from the fallout of a family split. For parents who are divorced or separating. Apr. 6-May 11 in High River. (See attached poster)

-Alphabet Soup Apr. 20-May25 (See attached poster)

-Bedtime Stories (See attached poster)

-Preschool Prep Lomond – Monday mornings at the library (See attached poster)

-Stay and Play – Mondays in Vulcan (See attached poster)

-Mom and Tots Wednesdays in Vulcan (See attached poster)

-Fear-Less Workshop for Parents (See attached poster) Strategies for responding to your child’s anxieties.

-Arrowwood Library is having a coloring contest – Pick up your sheet at the library and return it by Apr. 6

-Apr. 5 – Holiday Craft-Along (See attached poster)

-April Family programs – Rainbow Literacy and Learning Society (See attached poster)

-April Family Program – GFFC Greater Foothills Family Centre (See attached posters pg. 1 and pg. 2)

SPORTS and RECREATION
-Vulcan Minor Ball and Soccer (See attached poster)

-Mossleigh Ball Information (See attached poster)

-Pre-registration and Coach Training Tuesday, April 11th from 7pm to 9pm at the Mossleigh Hall.

-Baseball Coach and Parent Training Mossleigh – Register right away. (See attached poster)

-Milo Ball Information (See attached poster)

-Tinman Triathlon Information (See attached poster)

April is Volunteer Appreciation Week

Hurry now to nominate an amazing youth volunteer for a Leader of Tomorrow Award. Presentations will be made at the Volunteer Appreciation BBQ on Apr. 18. Deadline to apply is April 4. (See attached LoT registration form). Forms are also available at https://vulcanandregionfcss.com/useful-documents/

List of Volunteer Groups in Vulcan (See attached poster) This is a great list to explore where you might be interested in volunteering but also to see and appreciate how much work gets done in our community by amazing volunteers! If we missed someone on the list, please send us a message at FCSS and we will add it.
List of Volunteer groups in Vulcan County

RESOURCES
50 Ways to Connect with Kids and the 40 Developmental Assets (See attached poster)
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AMH Caregiver Education Sessions (See attached poster)

Understanding Anxiety: Settling our Minds, Overcoming Avoidance

Supporting Success in Learning

Substance Use – A Harm Reduction Approach

For adults supporting their own wellness or the wellness of a youth (grades 7-12) or loved one.

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Lethbridge College (See attached poster) They will be in Vulcan!
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Discover learner pathways for adult learners to start or transition to a new career.

• Learn about all our programs

• Explore online and highly flexible opportunities that allow you to learn where you live

FREE Puppy Poop Cleanup. Got a boulevard or front yard that got dog-bombed over the winter and not cleaned up by the owners? Text Go-to-Jo at 403-485-1788 for a free clean-up as a goodwill service to the community.

The Community Garden will once again be running this year thanks to dedicated volunteers. Look for registration forms on our website after Easter or come into the FCSS office. https://vulcanandregionfcss.com/useful-documents/ Hopefully the snow goes away soon so you can get your fingers in the dirt.

Employment Opportunities

Waitress – Mama’s Pizza Must be 18+

Servers and Retail Associates – Aspen Crossing Mossleigh

Summer students – Volker Stevin Must have drivers licence. 40 hrs/week. [email protected]

Kitchen Staff – Mossleigh Bar and Grill

Seasonal Employment Opportunity – Village of Lomond. Must be 16. Email [email protected]

Hiring at Clever Scoops in Champion

Found on LinkedIn.com

Wind Turbine Technician – Vestas – Carmangay

Area Marketing Representative – Richardson International – Pioneer

Health Care Aide – Extendicare

Agriculture Heavy Equipment Technician – Brandt John Deere

Cashier, Kitchen Crew – A&W – K-Corp Restaurants Vulcan

Equipment Opportunities – Parrish & Heimbecker Mossleigh

Found on Indeed.ca

Hotel Administrator Vulcan Country Inn

Food and Beverage Server – Vulcan Golf and Country Club

Social Media Assistant – FLICKSS Marketing

Health Care Aide – Alberta Health Services

Insurance Advisor – Western Financial Group

Environmental II – Alberta Health Services

Beer Cart Staff – Vulcan Golf and Country Club

Plant Labourer – Noble Concrete RMC Group of Companies

Outside maintenance Staff – Vulcan Golf and Country Club

Food Services manager – A&W Restaurant

Health Care Aide – Extendicare Vulcan

Area Marketing Representative – Richardson Pioneer

Line Cook/Prep Cook – Vulcan Golf and Country Club

Food Service Supervisor – Vulcan Country Inn

Territory Manger – Brandt John Deere

Mixer Truck Driver – Noble Concrete RMC Group of Companies (Vulcan and Southern Alberta)

Shaw Satellite & Xplore Internet Technician – Integrated Solutions

Agriculture Heavy Equipment Technician – Brandt John Deere

Palliser School Division pallisersd.ab.ca

Substitute Teachers Vulcan Area

Casual Educational Assistants – Multiple Schools

Administrative Assistant – Arrowwood School

Making Connections Worker – Multiple Schools

Found by typing “Jobs Near Me” on Google. Watch for scams, they are not all real jobs.

Nanny and Child Care Provider Listings near Vulcan via Canadian Nanny

Sales Supervisor – Big Sky Beer Wine & Spirits via Canada Job Bank

House Sitter near Twin Valley via House Sitters Canada

Food Service Manager and Cook – A&W Restaurant via Job Bank

Unit Clerk – AHS Casual via Getwork

Rural General Practitioner – AHS Vulcan via Global Careers

Food Counter Attendant – Subway via Job Bank

Pet Sitter in Vulcan via PetSitter.com

House Cleaner – at Little Bow Resort via Housekeeper.com

Client Service Representative – ATB Financial via ZipRecruiter

Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse – Extendicare via BeBee Canada

Nanny/Babysitter – Near Champion via care.com

Lot Coordinator – Vulcan Autoplex Marine & RV via Tabajo.org

Other sites to check out jobpostings.alberta.ca, Staffy, Glassdoor, Workopolis, Kijiji, Facebook, Workday, Canada Job Bank