Events
July 1 – Milo Lions Canada Day Pancake Breakfast and Milo Beach Volleyball Tournament
July 1 – Tractor Pull at the new Vulcan Ag Grounds next to the Waste Transfer Station
July 1 – Canada day Celebration at the Vulcan Pool 12-2 Free Hotdogs, games and Cake. Free swim 1-5:30 with foam machine from 1-3pm.
July 1 – Vulcan Legion Meat Draw and Rockabilly Cruise
July 1 – Lomond Fireworks 11pm
July 1 – Champion – Coffee and Cars, Parade, and more. Cemetery tour added at 1pm
July 1 – Carmangay Community breakfast 9-10:30
July 4 – Friends of the Carmangay Library are hosting a BBQ Party 1pm, a water fight and a Board Meeting at 7pm
July 4, 6, 10 &13 – Marquis Foundation Open House, Vulcan, Champion, Lomond, Carmangay (See attached poster)
Marquis Foundation open houses
July 7-11 Mobile Mammogram coming to Vulcan (See attached poster)
July 7 – Dive In Movie (See attached poster)
July 8 – Wildfire Event Vulcan (See attached poster)
July 15 – Wildfire Event Lomond (See attached poster)
July 15 – Show ‘n Shine, Soap Box Derby, Demolition Derby and Team Showdown (See attached posters)
July 16 – Fly-In Breakfast (See attached poster)
July 28-30 – Vul-Con – Celebrity Guests Emily Coutts and Bruce Horak – Meet and Greet, Cosplay, Q&A, Dinner and Dance, Trekkie Brekkie www.vulcantourism.com
Aug, 4-6 – Carmangay Fair and Sports Day, Summer Spiel (See attached posters)
Aug. 19 – Bike4Vets (See attached poster)
Weekly Activities for Youth and Children
Do your teenagers need somewhere to go to hang out with friends without having to drive far? Tell them about Teen Night (See attached poster)
Teen Night at the Youth Centre on Wednesdays from 6:30-9pm. Bring some friends, meet some friends, come for a date, get out of the house and the heat, find something fun to do…
July 5 – Scary Movie Night
July 12 – Trivia Night – Gift Card Prizes
July 19 – Open Mike/Jam Session Night
July 26 – Games Night – Exploding Kittens, Settlers of Catan, Giant Connect 4 and many more!
Aug 2 – Scary Movie Night
Aug 9 – Open Mike/Jam session Night
Aug. 16 – Games Night
Aug. 23 – Table top Tournament Night – Pool, Foosball, Pingpong
Aug. 30 – Trivia Night – Gift Card Prizes
Follow the Get-A-Way Youth Centre on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/getawayyouthcentre. Call 403-485-6033 for information or email [email protected]
Kids Day Out – Lomond and Milo in July, Arrowwood and Mossleigh in August (See attached posters) Vulcan and Region Family and Community Support Services. 403-485-2192
Youth Swimming and Games in the Park Vulcan – Thursdays Age 12-18 (See attached poster) Swimming will be earlier than listed on the poster. July 13-Aug 24
The Boys and Girls Club and Vulcan and Region FCSS will provide games, swimming then lunch. Call FCSS to register 403-485-2192.
Vulcan Park Adventures – Wednesdays June 7-Aug. 30 https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Storywalks – Champion July 1, Arrowwood July 4, Vulcan July 5 (See attached posters)
Play in The Park – Monday’s in Vulcan July 10, 17, 24, August 14 & 21. 9:30-11:30am. Greater Foothills Family 403-652-8633
Milo Library Summer Youth Program – Tuesdays beginning July 11 for ages 11-18 from 1:30-3. For ages 4-12 July 18 10:30-noon.
Coming in August… (See attached posters)
-Book Club for Kids – Milo, Arrowwood and Vulcan on Wednesdays beginning Aug. 9 and Lomond on Fridays beginning August 11. Rainbow Literacy and Learning Society 403-485-3107
-Mentorship – Lomond on Tuesdays 12:30-2pm. Rainbow Literacy and Learning Society 403-485-3107
-Little Adventurers – Mondays Milo 10am and Vulcan 1:30pm, Tuesdays Lomond 10am. Begins Aug. 7 and 8th. Rainbow Literacy and Learning Society 403-485-3107
-Big Adventurers – Monday Milo 11am and Vulcan 2:30pm, Tuesdays Lomond 11am. Begins Aug. 7 and 8th. Rainbow Literacy and Learning Society 403-485-3107
-Time for Rhymes Vulcan – 12:30-2pm Begins Aug. 10. Rainbow Literacy and Learning Society 403-485-3107
Every Friday – Free Swim at the Vulcan Pool sponsored by the Vulcan Lions Club 6-8pm.
Public Swim – Champion Pool 1:30-6pm Mon-Fri, 1-6pm Saturday and 1-5 Sunday
Ball Hockey – Tuesdays July 4-Aug 15 https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Nerf Wars June 29, July 6, 20, Aug. 3, 17 https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Junior golf is alive and well in Vulcan!
The course was designed in the eyes of an 8-year-old with 5-foot flags, 6-inch cups, smaller benches and small ball washers. The course has 3 holes ranging from 75 yards to 95 yards. Synthetic greens and tees await you.
There is no charge to play this course but donations are always accepted at the pro shop. Clubs are also supplied at no charge.
This golf course is open for all ages to play, from 3 years of age to 99 years of age! If you are an adult you can purchase a yearly membership for a $50.00 donation.
For more information, please contact us at the golf shop 403-485-2553.
Summer Camps in Vulcan https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation (See attached posters) Register online.
July 3-7 Swim and Lifesaving Instructor
July 10-14 Art Camp Healy Art Studio
July 10-14 Multi-sport Camp
July 17-21 Tumbling Tots Camp
July 17-21 Golf Camp
July 24-28 Junior Lifeguard Camp
July 31-Aug 4 Basketball Camp
Aug. 7-11 Volleyball Camp
Aug. 21-25 Creative Camper
Aug. 28-Sept. 1 Swim Camp
July 24-27 – Vacation Bible Camp (See attached poster)
Recreation Activities
Every Thursday – Starting June 15 Sunshine n’ Strolls – Enjoy the health benefits of walking, socializing and getting outdoors (people on scooters welcome too) 2pm starting at the Vulcan Pool Park (See attached poster)
Every Thursday – Summer Bootcamp – Milo Lions Park 10am $10 drop in fee
Aquatic Fitness Classes – Vulcan Pool (See attached poster)
Aquafit – Champion Pool Thursdays 7-8pm, Lane Swim 12:30-1:30 Mon-Fri, Sat 12-1
Basketball – Wednesdays June 28-Aug 9 https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Beach Volleyball – Thursdays June 1-Aug. 30 https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Pickleball – Mon. Wed. Fri April 25 – Aug. 18 https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Jam Sessions at the Park July 7, 21, Aug. 4, 18 https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Backyard Games – Wednesdays July 5-Aug. 29 https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Join Swim Club – Non-competitive Saturdays July 8 – Aug. 26 https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Resources
Lunch for kids in the summer – Are you struggling to afford groceries worried about your kids getting a lunch through the summer? The Vulcan Youth Centre has brown bag lunches available. (See attached poster)
Good article – What type of exercise is best for mental health?
Employment
-Are you a newcomer to Canada? Do you want to work in the trades and improve your English? Take the Pathways to the Trades program.
-MCG Careers offers free support for employment: Resumes, Interview Skills, Job Searching. Comes to the Vulcan Library weekly. Experience Counts program for older adults and more workshops.
Employment Opportunities
Outreach Worker – Posting coming soon once details are confirmed. www.vulcanandregionfcss.com
Cook I AHS – https://careers.albertahealthservices.ca/jobs/cook-i-387833
Social Media P/T Paid Intern – Flicks Marketing https://ca.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=17093dd4e92d31cc
Public Works Operator – Town of Vulcan
Early Childhood Educators – Vulcan Daycare 4034852945 or [email protected]
Director of Agricultural Services – Vulcan County
Temporary Heavy Duty Mechanic – Vulcan County
Found on indeed.ca
Casheir – Petro Can
Customer Service Representative – CIBC
Cook – Extendicare Part Time
Retail Store Supervisor – Generations Car Wash & Quickstop
Customer Support Advisor – Brandt John Deere
Housekeeping Aide – Extendicare
Sales Supervisor – Big Sky Beer and Wine
Dietary Aide –Extendicare
Resident Program Aide – Extendicare
Environmental II – AHS (Cleaning)
Health Care Aide – Extendicare Part time
Car Wash Attendant – Generation Car Wash & Quickstop
Residential Support Worker – Wheat Country Special Needs
Line Cook/Prep Cook – Vulcan Golf Course
Casual Hospital Security Guards – Paladin Security
Location Assistant – Richardson Pioneer
Concrete Batch Plant Operator – RMC Group of Companies
Public Works Operator – Village of Champion
Area Marketing Representative – Richardson Pioneer
Yard Hand Labourer – RMC Group of Companies
Cattle Processing Technician – Ballco Feeders
Cook – A&W via ziprecruiter
Registered Nurse – AHS via linkedIn
Rural General Practitioner – Via Bebee Canada
Now it’s time to get outside, it’s a beautiful day! Have a great July.