July 2022 Vulcan County Family Resources

July 1 – Milo Canada Day Pancake Breakfast (See attached Poster) and Milo Beach Volleyball Tournament (See attached poster)


July 1 – Vulcan Canada Day Free Hot Dogs, Cake and Swimming at the Vulcan Lions Swimming Pool

July 1-3 – Champion 111th Anniversary. Bike Parade, Beer Gardens, 5K Walk/Run, Fireworks, Pancake Breakfast, Lawn Mower Races, Flying Bob, Beef on a Bun. (See attached Posters for details)


July 5 – Water Fight at the Carmangay Library – 1pm

July 9 – Dive-In Movie Jaws 2 at the Vulcan Pool $5 – 9:30pm (See summer movies poster)

July 10 – Yoga and Sound Mini Retreat 12-4 Vulcan (See attached Poster)

July 11- Play in the Park Milo School Drop-In 10am-12pm. Greater Foothills Family Centre. Weather permitting.

July 13- Play in the Park Vulcan- Birch Park (Allen Subdivision) 10am-12pm. Greater Foothills Family Centre. Weather permitting.

July 13 – Joe Nolan Concert at Nine-in-a-Line Email [email protected] for details and reservations

July 13 – Movie at the CRC – Turning Red – 6:30pm (See summer movies poster)

July 15 – Interactive Movie Night at the Carmangay Community Centre – 5pm

July 15-18 – Mammogram Van (See attached AHS Poster)

July 16 – Vulcan Show n’ Shine 9-12 and Demolition Derby – Gates open at 1:30, Beer Gardens at 2pm and Team Showdown begins at 3pm. (See attached posters)


July 27- Play in the Park Vulcan- Birch Park (Allen Subdivision) 10am-12pm. Greater Foothills Family Centre. Weather permitting.

July 29 – Outdoor Movie in Vulcan 10pm – Morbius

August 26 – Outdoor Movie in Vulcan 10pm – Doctor Strange

August 27 – RCMP and Victims Services Golf Tournament (See attached Poster)

Tuesdays

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

Pickleball – 10am at the Vulcan Arena. Paddles are available if you would like to give it a try. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation

Carmangay Library Program with guests! Everyone welcome, all ages & skill levels.

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Summer Hours begin July 5th 1-6pm for 10-18 year olds at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan. 403-485-6033. Ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music!

Wednesdays

Quilting – Carmangay Seniors Centre 9am-12pm.

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

Little Adventurers – 10-11am (See attached poster) Starts July 12

Big Adventurers – 11-12 (See attached poster) Starts July 12

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Summer Hours begin July 6th 1-6pm for 10-18 year olds at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan 403-485-6033. Open for Teen Night from 6:30-9pm for ages 13-18 yr. olds.

Adult Basketball – 8pm at the CRC.

Wednesday Wine Night at Clay In Kiln (See attached poster)

Thursdays

Creative Minds – Carmangay Seniors Centre 9:30a -12pm for any type of project.

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

Farmers Market – Vulcan Legion 3-6pm

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. Summer visits to local attractions. Call 403-485-2192 to find out where the men are headed.

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Summer Hours begin July 7th 3-6pm for 10-18 year olds at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan. 403-485-6033. Ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music!

Bring Your Own Project – Milo Seniors Centre 1-4pm.

Drop-In Adult Slo-Pitch – Mossleigh 7pm

Beach Volleyball – 8pm. Beach Pit at the Pool. Ball is at the pool office while open.

Fridays

Yoga – Milo at the Drop-In at 10am

Mom & Tots – Champion Legion 10-11:30am (See attached poster)

Friday Fun Days at the Vulcan Library – 1pm Call to register 403-485-2571 or come in to sign up.

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

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 1-6pm at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan 403-485-6033. Ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music!

Pickleball – 10am at the Vulcan Arena. Extra paddles if you would like to give it a try.

Saturdays

Vulcan Legion Meat Draw – 3-6pm. Music by Lyndsay Butler and Mariya Stokes this Saturday.

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

Monday – Saturday

Vulcan Senior Centre Drop-In 9am-12pm

Camps and Activities for Kids

Kids Day Out – July in Mossleigh and Milo, August in Lomond and Arrowwood (See attached poster) Register online at https://vulcanandregionfcss.com/useful-documents/

Play in the Park (weather permitting) – Greater Foothills Family Centre. Bring a hat, a water bottle and sunscreen!

-Monday, July 11- Milo School Drop-In 10am-12pm

-Wednesday, July 13- Vulcan- Birch Park (Allen Subdivision) 10am-12pm

-Wednesday, July 27- Vulcan- Birch Park (Allen Subdivision) 10am-12pm

Little Adventurers – Vulcan Ages 2-5 (See attached poster) Rainbow Literacy and Learning Society

Big Adventurers – Vulcan Ages 6-9 (See attached poster) Rainbow Literacy and Learning Society

Youth in Action – Vulcan (See attached poster) 2-3pm Mondays Starting July 11 Rainbow Literacy and Learning Society

Champion Moms and Tots- Fridays at 10 (See attached poster)

Carmangay Library Programs

Tuesdays 1-5 – Carmangay Library Program with guests! Everyone welcome, all ages & skill levels

Thursdays 1-7 – Barons Pop-Up Library

Thursday 1-4 – Kids program in Barons – all ages & skill levels welcome

Fridays 10-Noon – Kids Program at the Carmangay Library

Summer Reading Programs

Lomond – Thursdays 1-3 Starts July 7 (See attached poster)

Arrowwood – Tuesdays 1:30 Starts July 12

Milo – Tuesdays at 1:30 Starts July 5

Town of Vulcan Recreation Camps (See attached poster)

Golf Camp July 15-19

Art Camp July 18-22

Vulcan Hoops July 25-29

Golf Camp July 25-29

Tumbling Tots Camp Aug 2-5

Vulcan Volley Aug 8-12

Creative Camp Aug 22-26

Tumbling Tots

Creative Camp

Vacation Bible School – Vulcan July 25-29 (See attached poster)

Resources

Mealtime Struggles – Online Course for Parents and Caregivers (See attached poster)

Inclusion foothills would like to offer a program in Vulcan for siblings of those with special needs. (See attached poster about the High river group)

Sibshops provides a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and fun environment where brothers and sisters of special needs siblings meet other siblings, enabling them to develop supportive relationships and coaching skills.
With a lot of fun and laughter involved, sibs have the opportunity to talk to other sibs about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sibling with special needs. Quite often, attending Sibshops is the first time a sibling meets others who “get it.”
Those who attend experience a lasting positive effect on how they feel towards their sibling, learn coping strategies for sticky situations, and leave with a better understanding of the services their sibs need. If your interested please contact the Vulcan FCSS office via Facebook or call 403-485-2192.

Triple P Fear-Less Online Group – B.E.W. FCSS (See attached poster) Child and teens facing anxiety.

Farm Stress and Mental Health (See poster Unique Stressors facing farmers)

-Mental Health and Addictions – Vulcan Community Health Centre 403-485-3356
-Access Mental Health 1-844-943-1500
-Distress Line of Southern Alberta – A 24-Hour phone support for individuals experiencing a crisis, just needing someone to talk to or feeling suicidal. Operators will listen and provide support through crisis without judgement. 1-888-787-2880
-Your family doctor can make referrals to psychologists and psychiatrists.
-Teen and Young Adult Clinic in High River offers counselling by appointment. 403-652-1654.
-Private counselling services might be an option. Subsidized Counselling is offered by Foothills Community Counselling 403-603-3549 and Barons-Eureka-Warner FCSS 587-370-3728.

Online

Short videos produced by FCC called Rooted in Strength brush on topics like “Fighting Isolation,” “Know What You Can Control,” and “Managing Change on the Farm.” These videos are available on youtube.

togetherall.com – This is an anonymous peer support community for your mental health that is a safer place to post than social media sites. It is moderated by trained practitioners to keep members safe and facilitate the process of people helping people. There are also free online course and resources about mental health.

Support Groups

-Every Tuesday and Thursday – AA – Alcoholics Anonymous – Meetings are at 8pm. Contact Gary at 403-485-5818

-Al-Anon Family Group – meetings as needed. Contact Betty at 403-652-8285

-Wednesday’s – SMART Recovery – 7pm Addiction Support Meeting. Call Beth at

403-485-1054 for information.

-Thursday’s – Men’s Healthy Relationship Group – 6-8pm Registration details at rowanhouse.ca/safe-at-home

-MUMS – Peer-to-Peer Maternal Support for pre- and post-partum. Weekly confidential phone calls. Call Families Matter at 403-205-5194.

June 2022 Vulcan County Family Resources

Happy June everyone! It is looking like a busy season in Vulcan and County with a full roster of events coming this summer. I hope you find something in here to that interests you and helps you connect to your community. Please share the events via email, social media, word of mouth and printing posters to any family, friends or clients. I’m sure I’ve missed more, but feel free to send it my way and I can try to share it in other formats as well to help everyone be informed.

Events

June 3 – Carmangay Steak Supper at the Seniors Centre at 5:30 and entertainment by the Highwood Shedders at 7pm. Get your tickets by calling 403-643-3641 or 403-643-2401

June 4 – Arrowwood and Siksika Youth Rock Painting at the Arrowwood Medical Building 3-5pm. Snacks and Supplies provided. Call 587-652-5999 to register.

June 4 – Darkness to Light Walk begins at 4:45am as a suicide awareness walk. Begins at the campground by the Vulcan arena.

June 4 – Brant Community Garage Sale 8am-4pm

June 4-5 – Champion Community Garage Sale – Sat. and Sun. 10am-4pm. Seniors Select Sale on Main Street Friday, June 3 from 3-7pm and Saturday June 4 from 9am-5pm.

June 6-9 – Webinars on Scams and Seniors Benefits (See attached poster)

June 7 – Free Breakfast for all Seniors at the Vulcan Seniors Centre. 9-11am. (See attached poster)
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June 7 – Champion Seniors Appreciation Supper and Bingo at 6pm. RSVP at [email protected]

June 10-12 – Vulcan Spock Days wwww.spockdays.com (See attached Poster and Map) Friday Fireworks, Saturday Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Family Fun Fair, Petting Zoo, Taste of Vulcan, Vul-Con, Beer Gardens and Slo-Pitch all weekend. Library Great Craft Exchange and Book Sale. SODA Anniversary BBQ and Fashion Show, Lions Voluntary Road Toll (See poster), Seniors Centre Coffee and Baking. Visit the Museum to learn to make ice-cream and Healthcare Auxiliary Gift Shop Pop-Up Shop Sale at the Library.


June 11 – The Great Craft Exchange – Vulcan Library (See attached Poster)

June 14 – Preventing and Addressing Elder Abuse – Lunch and Learn Vulcan United Church. 12pm. It is a free event and transportation can be arranged for those living in rural areas. For anyone who would like to register, please call 403-359-0712. (See attached poster).

June 14 – Do Crew – Youth Led Volunteer Group. Grade 9-12. (See attached Poster)

June 15 – Junior Achievers – A Crash Course in Personal Finance for Gr. 10 -12, plus free food.

June 15 – Moving Forward from COVID Anxiety and other Anxious Feelings – Presentation in Lomond 6:30pm (See attached Poster)

June 15 – Lomond Walk and Learn hosted by Vulcan and Region Victims Services – 1pm start.

June 16 – Moving Forward from COVID Anxiety and other Anxious Feelings – Presentation in Carmangay 1:30pm (See attached Poster)

June 17 – VCHWF Charity Golf Tournament Enter a golf team or sponsor one of the eight golfers doing a 24 hour golf challenge. www.vchwfoundation.com/vchw-24-hour-golf-challenge/

June 17 – Carmangay Library is partnering with the Community Center to bring you a Spring Movie Night at 6 p.m. showing the new Seeing Red movie. Bring something to sit on and we will bring the popcorn!

June 18 – Vulcan Tinman Triathlon – space still open for racers and volunteers. http://vulcantinman.ca/

June 18 – Milo Market and Lielow Music Festival tickets at [email protected] (See attached poster)


June 22 – Moving Forward from COVID Anxiety and other Anxious Feelings – Presentation in Milo 6:30pm (See attached Poster)

June 23 – Kids Paint Night – Carmangay Curling Rink 5PM – Free, Registration is required.

June 23 – Adult Paint Night – Carmangay Curling Rink 7PM – $10. Registration is required.

June 24-26 – Arrowwood Rodeo – Fri. 7pm, Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm. Plus Arrowwood Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at 8am Saturday, Parade at 10am, Arrowwood River Wranglers 4-H Horse Club has achievement fun ride at the grounds at 11am. One Pitch Softball Tournament call 403-485-0076 to register.

June 25 – Vulcan Porchfest – Looking for music entries. www.townofvulcan.ca.recreation

June 25 – Carmangay Walk and Learn hosted by Vulcan and Region Victims Services – 11am start

June 26 – Carmangay Nature Walk – Starts at the Lions Campground at 9am.

July1-3 – Champion 111th Anniversary. Bike Parade, Beer Gardens, 5K Walk/Run, Fireworks, Pancake Breakfast, Lawn Mower Races, Flying Bob, Beef on a Bun.

July 1 – Cake, Hot Dogs and Games plus Free swimming and Foam Machine at the Vulcan Pool for Canada Day

July 1-2 – Milo Pancake Breakfast 8:30-10am and Beach Volleyball Tournament (See attached poster)

July 4 – Community Pancake Breakfast in Carmangay 9am at the Curling Rink.

July 11-15 – Vulcan Golf Camp https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation

July 15-18 – Mammogram Van visits Vulcan (See attached poster)

July 16 – Show n’ Shine and Demolition Derby are back!

July 18-22 – Vulcan Art Camp https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation

July 25-29 – Vacation Bible School Day Camp (See attached Poster)

July 25-29 – Golf Camp https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation

July 25-29 – Basketball Camp https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation

Aug. 4-8 – Carmangay Ag. Society Fair & Sports Day. Entry deadline for entering a yard or garden in the fair is July 25. Did you hear they are hosting a curling bonspiel in the summer?!

Aug. 2-5 – Tumbling Tot Camp https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation

Aug. 8-12 – Volleyball Camp https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation

Aug. 22-26 – Creative Camper https://www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation

June

Milo Calendar of Events (See attached poster)

Family Programs for June from the Greater Foothills Family Centre (See attached poster)
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See attached poster for all Family Literacy Programs in June.
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Time for Rhymes – Register with Rainbow Literacy at 403-485-3107 [email protected]

Milo – Wednesdays at 10:30am – Milo Drop-in Centre

Vulcan – Fridays at 10:30am – Vulcan Yoga and Wellness Centre

Champion – Tuesdays at 10am – Zoom

Arrowwood – Thursdays at 10am – Arrowwood Public Library

Lomond – Wednesday’s at 10:30 Lomond Library

Clay Projects at the Get-a-way Youth Centre

Monday’s and Thursday’s in June 6,9,13,16,20,23,27,30

Ages 10-18, projects will vary by age, but options will be available.

Building clay projects (cups, stamps, plates, etc.)

Registration is required due to limited space in each session (6 per). Can sign up for any number.

4pm start, ~5pm finish.

Mondays

Arrowwood Play Group – 10am Arrowwood Hall. Drop-in. Contact Betty 403-485-8623.

Aquatic Fitness – 6:30pm Vulcan Pool. Register for the month for Mon/Wed classes.

Tuesdays

Virtual Baby Group with Public Health 10-11:30am email [email protected] for the link.

Community Connection Café – 1:30pm at Vulcan Senior’s Centre. All ages welcome. Drop-In. It is a chance to get out of the house and connect with others. An interesting topic or subject will be presented each week followed by time to talk and interact. Call FCSS at 403-485-2192.

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 3:30-6pm for 10-18 year olds at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan. 403-485-6033. Ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music!

Come and Try Days in June (See attached poster)

Aquatic Fitness – 6:30pm Vulcan Pool. Register for the month for Tu/Thurs. classes.

Wednesdays

Quilting – Carmangay Seniors Centre 9am-12pm.

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

After School Program – From after school until 6PM – Carmangay Community Centre – Games, activities, snacks, socializing and fun!

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 3:30-6pm for 10-18 year olds at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan 403-485-6033. Open for Teen Night from 6:30-9pm for ages 13-18 years old.

Adult Basketball – 8pm at the CRC.

Aquatic Fitness – 6:30pm Vulcan Pool. Register for the month for Mon/Wed classes.

Bootcamp – Milo Lions Park 6:30pm

Thursdays

Creative Minds – Carmangay Seniors Centre 9:30am – 12pm for any type of project.

Curiosity Kids – 1:30pm Vulcan Lodge Hall. Call Greater Foothills Family Centre to Register 1-877-652-8633. Starts May 4.

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.

Drop-In Adult Slo-Pitch – Mossleigh 7pm

Beach Volleyball – 8pm. Beach Pit at the Pool. Ball available at pool office during office hours.

Fridays

Yoga – Milo at the Drop-In at 10am

Mom & Tots – Champion Legion 10-11:30am (See attached poster)

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

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 12:30-5pm at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan 403-485-6033. Ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music!

Saturdays

Vulcan Legion Meat Draw – 3-6pm.

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

Monday – Saturday

Vulcan Senior Centre Drop-In 9am-12pm

Support Groups

-MUMS – Peer-to-Peer Maternal Support for pre- and post-partum. Weekly confidential phone calls. Call Families Matter at 403-205-5194.

-Every Tuesday and Thursday – AA – Alcoholics Anonymous – Meetings are at 8pm. Contact Gary at 403-485-5818

-Al-Anon Family Group – meetings as needed. Contact Betty at 403-652-8285

-Wednesday’s – SMART Recovery – 7pm Addiction Support Meeting. Call Beth at 403-485-1054 for information.

-Thursday’s – Men’s Healthy Relationship Group – 6-8pm Registration details at rowanhouse.ca/safe-at-home

Resources

Collaborative Health Research Institute of Southern Alberta is looking for collaborators for Health Research. (See attached CHRISA poster).
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The Carmangay and District Recreation Board has been able to award grants over the past two years to several worthy associations, clubs, and committees in our community. We are currently seeking applications for the grants that will be paid out in 2023. Grants can be for recreational or cultural purposes and can include requests for capital or operational funds. Downloadable/fillable application forms can be found on the Vulcan County website (Your County/Resources/Forms and Applications). Applications can be printed and handed in at the Village office or can be emailed to Laurel Auch at [email protected]. The deadline for receipt of applications is June 30, 2022.

Workshops and Professional Development

· Caregiver Education Sessions

These 90 minute online sessions are intended to provide parents, caregivers, teachers, and community members with introductory information regarding mental health challenges that can affect children and youth. This month’s sessions look at substance use with a harm reduction approach, understanding autism, and helping pre-teens with ‘Junior-High Jitters’

· Lunch & Learn Webinars

In our 60 minute lunchtime webinars, we will be wrapping up our four part series on understanding anxiety as we look at ways we can help our children and youth to overcome avoidance. We are also offering lunch & learn sessions on mindfulness and how it can benefit the whole family, and the importance of sleep on your family’s mental health.

Also check out https://community.hmhc.ca/ for many parenting workshops available online.

Employment Opportunities

-The Vulcan Daycare Society is looking to hire a Full time Educator for our Daycare and Out of School Programs, for the summer with potential of full time afterwards. Level 1 and 2’s preferred, however we will train the right applicant. Please email your resumes to Dani at [email protected] or stop by in person.

-Server, Line Cook, Train Associate – www.aspencrossing.com/jobs/

-We are hiring TWO SUMMER STUDENTS at the Carmangay Library! Program Coordinator and Program Assistant. If you’re interested in helping us run the summer program, please drop a resume off at the library or email [email protected]. Deadline to apply is June 10th.

-Milo Library is hiring a summer student to run the Summer Reading Program, assist in the library and work in the archives. 35 hrs/week. Apply to [email protected]

-Vulcan and Region FCSS is hiring a summer student to assist with youth programming in Vulcan and villages in Vulcan County. Must have access to transportation, a driver’s licence and be between 16-30. Apply by email to [email protected] or in person to 105B 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan

-Rocky Mountain Renovations is hiring skilled trades people (all disciplines) and labourers. Class 5 Drivers Licenses is an asset. Wage depends on experience, any experience considered. Company based out of Carmangay. Please contact Wyatt at (403) 393 8303 for more info & to apply.

-Flowers N Fancies in Vulcan is hiring a part-time to help out in the shop, please give us a call, DM us or drop off your resume in-store.

-Mobile Slaughter Personnel Wanted – This is a job for someone who lives in or around Vulcan and is physically fit, mature, reliable and motivated. Must have a licence, F.A.C. and clean drivers abstract. Phone Vulcan Country Meat Market (403)485-6872 or pm me to set up an interview.

-Foothills Inclusion is looking for Care Providers to join their Connections Registry to provide respite to families in Vulcan County. If you experience caring for kids or adults with disabilities, contact them for more information. https://inclusionfoothills.org/programs/

Found on Indeed.ca

Registered Nurse – Samaritan Advanced Medical Services – Project near Vulcan

Insurance Broker – Western Financial Service

Resident Support Worker – Marquis Foundation

Area Stockkeeper – Vestas

Sales and Customer Service Specialist – Grainworks Inc.

Parts Person – Brandt John Deere

Commercial Tire Technician – Fountain Tire

Environmental II – AHS (Cleaning)

Audio Visual Field Engineer – Diversified

Yard Shipper Reciever, Fulfillment Coordinator, Fertilizer Sales – UFA

Wind Turbine Technician – Vestas

Construction, Wind and Solar Farms- Borea Construction

Found on Workopolis.ca

Telecommunications Technician – Integrated Solutions

Track Maintainer – CP Rail

Farm Supervisor – Belgium Farms (Lomond)

Dietary Aide, Housekeeping, Cook – Extendicare

Administrative Assistant – Ryan Shearer Agencies

Operations Assistant – G3 Carmangay

Equipment Operator – P&H Mossleigh

Petro and Ag Salesperson – Arrowwood Co-op

Heavy Equipment Operator, Oilfield Supervisor – KLS Earthworks

Agro Driver, Facility Assistant – South Country Co-op Lomond

Also try linkedIn.ca, and Canada Job bank. For youth, click on Canada Summer Jobs on the Job Bank. Enter Vulcan as the location to learn about local opportunities.

Volunteer Opportunities

Vulcan Extendicare Auxiliary Association is looking for new and younger members as we are all getting older. Both women and men. Meetings are the third Tuesday of every month at Extendicare. For information phone Mary Gregory at 403-485-2695.

Vulcan and District Historical Society is in need of new members and volunteers for the museum for the summer. We would like someone who can do a 3 hour shift in the museum. Orientation Friday, June 13 at 1:00pm at the museum. Please phone Mary at 403-485-2695.

Vulcan Communities in Bloom is in need of new volunteers. We need your energy and your green (or not so green) thumb! Call Christa at 403-485-0239

Vulcan Community Health Centre

Volunteers are needed to help with the Gift Shop, Gardening, Recreation Activities and Acute Care

Interested in joining us? Call Kaire Davis at 403-489-7623 or 403-625-8632 [email protected]

Wheat Country Special Needs Society is seeking members to sit on the Board from rural and village areas. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Compensation will be paid for mileage to meetings. Please contact Linda Schierman at 403-485-4733 for more information.

Vulcan County Health and Wellness

Foundation is looking for new volunteers. Board, Trustees, Ambassadors and Event Volunteers. More information at vchwfoundation.com 403-485-4001

Spock Days Association is looking for a few more volunteers to help with the weekend events. Beer Gardens and Family Fun Fair. We also need a Secretary to join the Board. For information contact Lori at 403-485-0601.

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May 2022 Vulcan County Family Resources

Apr. 28-May 12 – Signs of Spring Scavenger Hunt Milo (See attached poster)



May 2 – Swim lessons and rentals will open for purchase at 9am for Vulcan and County Residents. May 10 for others. You need to register for a recreation card first for yourself and/ or your children. This gets you into the system and from there you can purchase swim lessons, rentals, pool passes (individual or family) If you are experiencing any difficulty you can call the pool at 403-485-2990 staff will be there to assist you. townofvulcan.ca/recreation

May 4 – Hats on for Mental Health Day

May 6 – Brooke Wylie Band hosted by the Vulcan County Performing Arts Society. (See attached poster)

May 10 – Here and After, A Vocal Recital – Tickets at Home Hardware or at eventbrite.ca

May 12 – Early Childhood Developmental Check-ups – Arrowwood School. Call 403-534-3825 to book. (See attached poster)
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May 13 – Movie Sing 2 at the CRC at 2pm. $5.

May 26 – Carmangay Library – National Paper Airplane Day – We are challenging you to coming into the library that day, make a paper airplane and see how far it flies. There are prizes for the one that goes the furthest.

May 27 – Early Childhood Developmental Check-ups – Vulcan Prairieview Elementary School. Call 403-485-2074 to book. (See attached poster)

May 30 – Early Childhood Developmental Check-ups – Champion School Call 403-897-3831 to book an appointment. Developmental check-ups for three- to five-year-olds who are entering our early learning or kindergarten programs this fall. These check-ups are a service to parents, providing access to experts in early childhood development, including speech and language pathologists, right in their own communities. These free, one-hour sessions are a great way for parents/guardians to confirm which skills their children are well on their way to mastering and which areas require more support. These check-ups help determine the support and resources incoming early learning and kindergarten students will need this fall. They also give children an opportunity to visit School, meet the teacher, and to have a positive hour of fun activity, and alleviate some of the anxiety that might come when school starts.

May 31 – July 1 Vulcan County Wellness Challenge (See attached poster) Registration is now open for the 2022 Challenge at https://www.vchwfoundation.com/county-wide-fitness…/

June 10 -12 – Vulcan Spock Days wwww.spockdays.com Friday Fireworks, Saturday Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Family Fun Fair, Petting Zoo, Taste of Vulcan, Vul-Con, Soap Box Derby, Beer Gardens and Slo-Pitch all weekend.

June 18 – Vulcan Tinman Triathlon

June 18 – Milo Market and Lielow Music Festival (See attached Posters)

June 24-26 – Arrowwood Rodeo – Starts Friday at 7pm. Saturday starts with the Arrowwood Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at 8 am and Parade at 10 am. Also Saturday at 11am Arrowwood River Wranglers 4-H Horse Club has their annual achievement fun ride at the grounds. Then, rodeo fun returns again at 7pm Saturday evening. Sunday slack goes at 2 pm. We are tentatively also planning a ball tournament to run in conjunction. If interested in entering a team contact Austin Ashbacher.

June 25 – Vulcan Porchfest – Looking for music entries. www.townofvulcan.ca.recreation

July 1 – Canada Day Vulcan Pool, Free Hot Dogs, Cake, Swimming

July 1-2 – Champion 111th Anniversary. Friday, 1pm – Red & White Bike Parade, 7pm – Movie at the School, 9pm – Moonlight 5km Walk/Run, Saturday, 1pm – Flying Bob, Pop-up Market, Beer Gardens, Show n’ Shine, Petting Zoo, Pancake Breakfast.

July 16 – Show ‘N Shine and Demolition Derby

Aug. 4 – 7 – Carmangay Fair and Sports Day

Coming Soon – Community Connection Café in Vulcan one afternoon per week. It is a chance to get out of the house and connect with others. An interesting topic or subject will be presented each week followed by time to talk and interact while enjoying coffee, tea, and a snack.

Date to be announced soon. For information contact FCSS at 403-485-2192. Will be posted on the Good Morning Newsletter, Facebook and www.vulcanandregionfcss.com (See attached poster)

Mealtime Struggles and Feeding your New Baby – Online course dates (See attached poster)

Time for Rhymes – Register with Rainbow Literacy at 403-485-3107 (See poster for new session in Arrowwood) [email protected]

Milo – Wednesdays at 10:30am – Milo Drop-in Centre

Vulcan – Fridays at 10:30am – Vulcan Yoga and Wellness Centre

Champion – Tuesdays at 10:00am – Zoom

Arrowwood – Thursdays at 10am – Arrowwood Public Library

Mondays

Arrowwood Play Group – 10am Arrowwood Hall. Drop-in. Contact Betty for more information 403-485-8623.

Tuesdays

Virtual Baby Group with Public Health 10-11:30am email [email protected] for the link.

Milo Roving Gym – 10:45am Milo School Gym.

Mentorship Program – For youth 6-17 years old to improve the well-being of youth by providing a role model that can support them academically, socially and/or personally. Call Rainbow Literacy at 403-485-3107.

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 3:30-6pm for 10-18 year olds at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan. 403-485-6033. Ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music!

Wednesdays

Quilting – Carmangay Seniors Centre 9am-12pm.

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

After School Program – From after school until 6PM – Carmangay Community Centre – Games, activities, snacks, socializing and fun!

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 3:30-6pm for 10-18 year olds at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan 403-485-6033. Open for Teen Night from 6:30-9pm for ages 13-18 yr. olds.

Adult Basketball – 8pm at the CRC.

Thursdays

Creative Minds – Carmangay Seniors Centre 9:30am -12pm for any type of project.

Curiosity Kids – 1:30pm Vulcan Lodge Hall. Call Greater Foothills Family Centre to Register 1-877-652-8633. Starts May 4. (See attached poster)

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. (See attached poster)

Drop-In Adult Slo-Pitch – Mossleigh 7pm

Fridays

Yoga – Milo at the Drop-In at 10am

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

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 12:30-5pm at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan 403-485-6033. Ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music!

Mon. Wed. Fri.

Carmangay Community Centre is open for walking from 10:30-11:30am.

Saturdays

Pickleball – 10-11am Vulcan CRC.

Vulcan Legion Meat Draw – 3-6pm.

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

Sundays

Youth Community Basketball – 3-5pm at the CRC.

Monday – Saturday

Vulcan Senior Centre Drop-In 9am-12pm at 303 Centre St.

Fundraisers

-KidSport – Are you in need of new sheets for your beds? Order from a Canadian company AND support our local Kidsport so all kids have financial access to sports. Go to HTTPS://sweet sheets.com/vulcancountykidsport to place your order. Grant applications are open for KidSport Canada These grants help cover the costs of registration fees so that all kids aged 18 and under in Vulcan County can play a season of sport.

More info & apply here

Home

-Adopt-an-Acre – Vulcan Lions Club fundraiser. $100/acre. (See attached poster). The Lions have been able to turn these donations into approximately $50,000/year for the club, which is then turned around and put right back into the community. This year the money will be going to a new lifesaving device for the Fire Department, pool supplies, scholarships, lifeguard training and so much more.

-The Arrowwood United Church quilting group will be delivering quilts to St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, for humanitarian relief, on May 12th. They are collecting other urgently needed items as well. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, you may drop your donations off at the library, up until May 11th, during Library hours. ONLY NEW ITEMS PLEASE. Tuesday 12 to 5; Wednesday 12 to 5; and Thursday 10 to 12 and 1 to 5.

-Champion FCSS – Bottle Drive May 7. Drop off your bottle at the collection trailer on Main Street and 1st Ave N. between 10am and 4pm.

-Kinettes Pamper Basket Draw valued at $630. Get your tickets at The Hair Hut, Vulcan Library, Life Med, ATB in Vulcan, Milo and Arrowwood, Home hardware, Flowers n’ Fancies, NAS Mechanical in Champion

-Nine-In-A-Line Art Society – Quilt Draw ends May 4.

Support Groups

-MUMS – Peer-to-Peer Maternal Support for pre- and post-partum. Weekly confidential phone calls. Call Families Matter at 403-205-5194.

-Every Tuesday and Thursday – AA – Alcoholics Anonymous – Meetings are at 8pm. Contact Gary at 403-485-5818

-Al-Anon Family Group – meetings as needed. Contact Betty at 403-652-8285

-Wednesday’s – SMART Recovery – 7pm Addiction Support Meeting. Call Beth at 403-485-1054 for information.

-Thursday’s – Men’s Healthy Relationship Group – 6-8pm Registration details at rowanhouse.ca/safe-at-home

Employment Opportunities

-Casual Home Support – www.vulcanandregionfcss.com Call 403-485-2192 for info.

-Fuel Truck Driver – Arrowwood Co-op Email [email protected] or fax 403-534-3330

-Lifeguards – townofvulcan.ca/partners/career-opportunities

-Casual Community Support Worker – Carol Seaman’s Rise and Shine 403-485-0609 [email protected]

-Village of Lomond – Village Foreman villageoflomond.ca

-Vulcan Country Inn – Daytime bartender and housekeeping. Call Bill at 587 500 1174

Found on indeed.ca

-Family School Liaison Counsellor – Palliser School Division

-Administrative Assistant – Ryan Shearer Agencies

-Cook – Aspen Crossing

-Track Maintainer/Labourer – CP Rail

-Labourer – A&B Rail

-Solar Construction Worker – Borea Construction

-Security Guard – Paladin Security

-Labourer/Detailer – Brandt John Deere Vulcan

-Health Care Aide, Housekeeping – Extendicare

-Location Assistant-Richardson Pioneer Division Vulcan County

-Concrete Plant Labourer, Cement Mix Driver, Quality Control Technician – RMC Group of Companies

-Farm Worker, Feed Truck Driver – Ballco Feeders

Found on workopolis.com:

-Tire Technician – Fountain Tire

-Gravel Supervisor – gogravel Arrowwood

-Equipment Operator, Truck Driver – P&H Mossleigh

-Shaw and Xplorenet Internet Technician – Integrated Solutions

-Farm Labourer – Emerald Farms Arrowwood

Found on jobbank.gc.ca/home

-Food Counter Attendant, Supervisor – Subway

-Vice Principal – VPE Palliser School Division

-Labourer – Emerald Farms Arrowwood

56 different jobs for Young People aged 15-30 years old are listed under the Canada Summer Jobs Grant at https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth If you put Vulcan, AB in location it will show you the local listings. Check directly with employers for more details. Village of Lomond and Village of Champion Public Works Summer Students (May 13 deadline), Milo, Lomond and Carmangay Library Summer Students, Vulcan and Champion Lifeguards, Vulcan FCSS Youth Centre and Summer Program Worker and many more.

MCG Career Services 1-844-601-2660

FREE help with career and employment skills. A Career Coach can meet with you by phone or zoom.

-Experience Counts Program for 45+ year olds with job skills training.

Volunteer Opportunities

Bored? Need a little something to do? Vulcan and Region FCSS needs you!

Volunteers to be Caring Visitors. Call 403-485-2192 for more information or stop by 105B 3rd Ave. S. to fill out volunteer forms or drop off a resume. (See attached poster)

Communities in Bloom needs you!! Call Christa at 403-485-0239.

Volunteer on-call Advocates for Victim Services. Call 403-485-6163 for information.

Vulcan Community Health Centre needs volunteers to help with the Gift Shop, Gardening, Recreation Activities and Acute Care. Interested in joining us? Call Kaire Davis at 403-489-7623 or 403-625-8632 [email protected]

Wheat Country Special Needs Society is seeking members from the Milo, Arrowwood, Mossleigh, Champion, Carmangay, and Lomond areas who would be willing to sit on the Board of Directors. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Compensation will be paid for mileage to meetings. Please contact Linda Schierman at 403-485-4733 for more information.

Vulcan County Health and Wellness Foundation is looking for new volunteers. Board, Trustees, Ambassadors and Event Volunteers. More information at vchwfoundation.com 403-485-4001

Spock Days Association is looking for a Secretary to join the Board. For information contact Lori at 403-485-0601.

Vulcan and District Historical Society is in need of new members. Call 403-485-6688 for more information.

Workshops and Resources

Are you or someone you know struggling with addictions? Do you need some support to help you deal with the stress, crisis or feelings that you are struggling with? Try out a SMART Recovery meeting. Wednesday’s at 7pm. Contact Beth for more information 403-485-1054

SMART Recovery meetings are free and open to anyone seeking science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery. It is a global community of people & families working together to thrive and overcome the suffering caused by addiction.

mantherapy.org – According to science, bad things can happen to men too.

Hey guys! How ya really doing? buddyup.ca

Norquest College offers online Family Caregiver Wellness Initiative Workshops

All You Need to Know About Infection Control— May 14 at 9:00 a.m

Supporting a Person with Dementia – May 17 at 5:00 p.m

Mealtime and Medication Assistance – May 21 at 9:00 a.m

$15 per workshop. Workshop registration includes access to the online meeting link, information guide and resources, temporary access to a video library for quick just in time video learning, watch and evaluate a situational experience of providing care and decision-making skills. Contact [email protected] 780-644-5913 for more information.

Are you or a loved one living with cancer?

Wellspring is a not for profit cancer support organization, and ALL of their services and programs are completely free. Their non-clinical cancer support programs meet the emotional, social and practical needs of people living with cancer for both patients and caregivers. All their programs and services are accessible to anyone living in southern Alberta or beyond via Zoom or the telephone. When it is safe to do so, they will operate in a hybrid model of both online programs and in-person programs both in Calgary and in pilot communities across southern Alberta outside of Calgary.

Since their outreach project started in March 2020, they are serving members from communities more than 100km away more than ever before, including Vulcan. Not only are these cancer patients, caregivers and families benefiting from our programs but they are being connected with a community of people ‘who get it’. They have programs for families with children, an Indigenous Cancer Sharing Circle, Young Adults, people living with a cancer that may never go away, programs just for caregivers and just for people who live in regional and remote communities and more. You can read more here:

wellspringcalgary.ca/ There is no cost or referral required to become a member.

Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) is the recommended screening test for people aged 50 to 74 at average risk for colorectal cancer. This free, simple, at-home test checks your stool (poop) for traces of blood that you can’t see. Having regular colorectal cancer screening can prevent and detect cancer at its early stages when treatment is more effective.

Screening for Life provides free FIT kits after a brief questionnaire to determine if FIT tests are the best option for you. Go to screeningforlife.ca/order-free-fit-kit/ or call Screening for Life at 1-866-727-3926

Community Education Services – Parenting Workshops https://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/?p=webex

April 2022 Vulcan County Family Resources

Volunteer Appreciation Week happens in April and I hope everyone takes a minute to appreciate how much happens in our communities because of volunteers. From single, small jobs, to really big commitments. Volunteering not only builds strong communities but also builds you, as an individual up from the inside. If you already volunteer, then soak in a little of all our appreciation for what you do. If you’re thinking about volunteering, then give us a call and we will help you find a match for what will fill your bucket. 403-485-2192. If you are unable to volunteer at this time, stop and thank someone who is able contribute, help encourage others and make them feel like they matter. If you scroll down, I have included a list of many of the organizations that rely on volunteers in Vulcan County, and I am sure I have missed some. It makes me appreciate how great our community is when I see how many volunteer their time. I’ve also included a list and posters of a few that are currently seeking volunteers.

Events

Apr. 2 – Milo Lions Fundraiser and Silent Auction. Get your tickets at Milo Green Foods or Milo Post Office.

Apr. 3 – Game Night at the Vulcan Church of Christ 6pm. All are welcome bring your family and friends out to play some games.

Apr. 6 – Books for Babies session begins with Rainbow Literacy. (See attached poster)

Apr. 9 – Come check out the Youth Entrepreneurs Market at the CRC and support local youth who want to work and want to showcase their products. (See attached poster)

Apr. 11 – Easter Craft-along. Register with Rainbow Literacy 403-485-3107 (See attached Rainbow Literacy poster).

Apr. 13, 20 & 27 – Moovin and Groovin for the little ones at the Vulcan Lodge Hall on Wednesdays at 10:30am (See attached poster)

Apr. 16 – Vulcan Community Easter Egg Hunt Memorial Park-ages 0-12. Register from 1:00-2:00, with a 2:00 start. Bring a basket to collect your goodies. Hosted by the Vulcan United Church.

Apr. 16 – Milo Easter Egg Hunt – 1pm, at the Milo Lions Park for 5 and under. On the path for older kids and adults. The younger crew will be doing a Easter egg hunt in the Lions park! For the older kids AND adults you are going to earn your chocolate. Bring your bike, scooter or plan to run from the Lions park down the path. The farther you go the more chocolate you earn as there will be eggs to collect along the way. Preregistration is not mandatory, but it does help us when buying supplies so please preregister.

May and June – Early Childhood Developmental Check-ups – VPE May 27, other schools, dates to be announced. Call your local school to book. (See attached poster)

Apr. 19-22 – Easter Adventure Camp Go to townofvulcan.ca/recreation for info.

Apr. 20 – Stretch Class – Champion School 7pm. $10 Drop-in. Bring your own mat.

Apr. 28 – Pancake Supper 5:30pm at the Champion Hall as a fundraiser for the Champion School

Apr. 29 – Movie at the C.R.C. 6pm Spiderman No Way Home.

April – May – Financial Literacy for Children sessions (See attached poster)

May 6 – Brooke Wylie Band presented by the Vulcan County Performing Arts Society (See attached poster)

May 10 – Here and After – A Vocal Recital (See attached poster)

May-August – Feeding Your Baby – Online Nutrition Class

Time for Rhymes – (See Rainbow Poster) Register with Rainbow Literacy at 403-485-3107 [email protected]

Milo – Wednesdays at 10:30am – Milo Drop-in Centre

Vulcan – Fridays at 10:30am – Vulcan Yoga and Wellness Centre starting March 11th.

Champion – Tuesdays at 10:00am – Zoom

Mondays

Arrowwood Play Group – 10am Arrowwood Hall. Drop-in. Contact Betty for more

information 403-485-8623.

Bedtime Stories – Online in the evening. Register with Rainbow Literacy. 403-485-3107

Tuesdays

Virtual Baby Group with Public Health 10-11:30am email [email protected] for the link. (See attached poster)
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Mentorship Program – For youth 6-17 years old to improve the well-being of youth by providing a role model that can support them academically, socially and/or personally. Call Rainbow Literacy at 403-485-3107. (See Rainbow poster)

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 3:30-6pm for 10-18 year olds at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan. 403-485-6033. Ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music!

Wednesdays

Quilting – Carmangay Seniors Centre 9am-12pm.

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

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 3:30-6pm for 10-18 year olds at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan 403-485-6033. Open for Teen Night from 6:30-9pm for ages 13-18 yr. olds.

BINGO – Carmangay, first and 3rd Wednesday. Doors open 6:30pm. Seniors Centre

Adult Basketball – 8pm at the CRC.

Drop-In for Coffee – 2pm at the Lomond Seniors Centre

Thursdays

Creative Minds – Carmangay Seniors Centre 9:30am – 12pm for any type of project.

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. (See attached poster)

Fridays

Yoga – Milo at the Drop-In at 10am

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 12:30-5pm at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan 403-485-6033. Ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music!

Mon. Wed. Fri.

Carmangay Community Centre is open for walking from 10:30-11:30am.

Saturdays

Pickleball – 10-11am Vulcan CRC.

Vulcan Legion Meat Draw – 3-6pm.

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

Sundays

Youth Community Basketball – 3-5pm at the CRC.

Monday – Saturday

Vulcan Senior Centre Drop-In 9am-12pm at 303 Centre St.

Support Groups

-MUMS – Peer-to-Peer Maternal Support for pre- and post-partum. Weekly confidential phone calls. Call Families Matter at 403-205-5194.

-Every Tuesday and Thursday – AA – Alcoholics Anonymous – Meetings are at 8pm. Contact Gary at 403-485-5818

-Al-Anon Family Group – meetings as needed. Contact Betty at 403-652-8285

-Wednesday’s – SMART Recovery – 7pm Addiction Support Meeting. Call Beth at 403-485-1054 for information.

-Thursday’s – Men’s Healthy Relationship Group 6-8pm Registration details at rowanhouse.ca/safe-at-home

Resources

Youth Engaging Workplaces – YEW Helping youth age 16-24 in preparing, applying and securing employment. For anyone facing barriers. Next session begins April 4.

Career and Employment Services are back in Vulcan in person. MCG Careers is hosting a Meet and Greet on Tuesday, April 5 from 1-4 and will be back in Vulcan on Tuesdays.

Kidsport – Need financial help with registration fees and equipment? Apply online at www.kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/vulcan-county/ or call 403-485-2554.

Rowan House – Abuse thrives in secrecy. Even if your own relationship is healthy, your knowledge can support and empower others. Learn more about our Create Change online course: www.rowanhouse.ca/prevention Home is not always the safest place. Call or text 403-652-3311. Safety planning, shelter, emotional support.

Are you new to the Vulcan Community? Welcome!

The Vulcan Lionette Community Connection would like to help by providing you with the civic
information you may need to familiarize yourself with the local community including: Local map, recycling, library, recreation facilities, clubs and organizations and coupons from local businesses. Call Joyce@403-485-6802 or Marg @403-485-2426.

Launch – A work experience and skills development program for young adults aged 20 – 30 that have completed some post-secondary training. Contact MCG Careers for more information.

1-844-601-2660

Career and Employment Asisstance in Vulcan

Willow Creek Immigrant Services – providing support services to immigrants and refugees who are new to Canada. All services are free. Roan Santos || Settlement Counselor

Willow Creek Immigrant Services

Direct Line: 403.973.5583

130-50 Ave W, Claresholm AB T0L 0T0

Website: www.ccisab.ca || E-mail: [email protected]

Are being a caregiver for a loved one at home or in their home? NorQuest College offers a wide range of workshops taught by experienced healthcare professionals to help caregivers gain the confidence and knowledge they need to care for a loved one at home and/or requiring end-of-life care. (See 2 Family Caregiver posters). Visit www.norquest.ca/family-caregiver and click ‘REGISTER’.
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Are you or a loved one living with cancer?

Wellspring is a not for profit cancer support organization, and ALL of their services and programs are completely free. Their non-clinical cancer support programs meet the emotional, social and practical needs of people living with cancer for both patients and caregivers. All their programs and services are accessible to anyone living in southern Alberta or beyond via Zoom or the telephone. When it is safe to do so, they will operate in a hybrid model of both online programs and in-person programs both in Calgary and in pilot communities across southern Alberta outside of Calgary. Caregivers and families benefiting from our programs but they are being connected with a community of people ‘who get it’. They have programs for families with children, an Indigenous Cancer Sharing Circle, Young Adults, people living with a cancer that may never go away, programs just for caregivers and just for people who live in regional and remote communities and more. You can read more here: wellspringcalgary.ca/

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

-Local West Painting (See attached poster)

– Lifeguards – Town of Vulcan visit townofvulcan.ca/recreation (See attached poster)

-Principal – Vulcan Prairieview Elementary School pallisersd.ab.ca

-Class 1 and 3 Drivers Walker’s Corral Cleaning. Call 403-485-8073

-Early Childhood Educator – Vulcan Daycare – Training provided. vulcandaycaresociety.weebly.com

-Mobile Universal Banker – connectFirst Credit Union, primarily in Vulcan and Nanton.

-Cooks/servers – Speargrass Country Club. Send resume to [email protected]

-Kitchen Help—Mossleigh Bar and Grill P/T & F/T.

-General construction and landscaping, casual/P/T – Residential Rescue call Jesse at 403 862-1961 or email at [email protected]

Found on indeed.ca

-Track Maintainer/Labourer – CP Railway

-Train Associate Server – Aspen Crosssing

-Community Support Worker – Wheat Country Special Needs Society

-Administrative Assistant, Protective Services – Vulcan County

-Payroll and Benefits Administrator – Vulcan County

-Location Assistant – Richardson Pioneer

-Insurance Broker – Western Financial Group

-Environmental II (Cleaning) – AHS Vulcan

-Health Care Aide, Dietary Aide, Cook – Extendicare

Substitute Teaching -Palliser School Division

-General Farm Worker – Ballco Feeders

Found on workopolis.com:

-Operations Assistant – G3 Canada Carmangay

-Electrical Apprentices Solar – PTW Energy Services Lomond

-Field Technician Supervisor – Nova Power Source Lomond

-School Bus Driver – First Student Canada Lomond

-Petroleum and Agro Salesperson – Arrowwood Co-op

-Agro Driver Seasonal – South Countrty Co-op Lomond

-Shaw Satellite and Internet Technician – Integrated Solutions Vulcan

Don’t forget to check Linked In, local employers career and employment links on their websites and monster, calgaryjobshop.ca and kijiji and facebook jobs section.

Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for more nomination for youth in our community that volunteer and contribute for Leaders of Tomorrow Awards to be presented at the Volunteer Appreciation BBQ in April. The deadline is mid April. To nominate a youth download the forms at https://vulcanandregionfcss.com/useful-documents/

We are looking for Volunteers for our Compassionate Care Program. If you have a big heart and bit of time each week, this might be right for you. (See attached poster)

Vulcan Communities in Bloom will be planting soon. Come and join us… we need your energy and your green (or not so green) thumb! Call Christa @ 403-485-0239

Victims Services is looking for volunteers. (See attached poster)

Vulcan and District Historical Society is in need of new members. Call 403-485-6688 for more information.

Spock Days Association is looking for a Secretary and Beer Gardens volunteers. For information contact Lori at 403-485-0601.

Wheat Country Special Needs Society is seeking members from the Milo, Arrowwood, Mossleigh, Champion, Carmangay, and Lomond areas who would be willing to sit on the Board of Directors. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Compensation will be paid for mileage to meetings. Please contact Linda Schierman at 403 485-4733 for more information.

Fire Departments in Vulcan County – workopolis.ca

Vulcan County Health and Wellness Foundation is looking for new volunteers. Board, Trustees, Ambassadors and Event Volunteers. More information at vchwfoundation.com 403-485-4001

Here is the list of amazing volunteers in our County! (See Volunteer list attached)

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March 2022 Vulcan County Family Resources

> Did you know that March is Nutrition Month? The Calgary Zone Public Health Dietitians created a calendar to help you make healthy eating a priority this month.
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> Vulcan – Fridays at 10:30 Vulcan Yoga and Wellness Centre starting March 11th.
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> Champion – Tuesdays at 10am Champion Legion
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> Countywide – Tuesdays at 9am via Zoom
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> Mondays
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> Arrowwood Play Group – 10 am Arrowwood Hall. Drop-in. Contact Betty for more information 403-485-8623. (See attached poster)
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> Community Skating – 6:45-7:45pm Vulcan Arena.
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> Community Walking – 8:30-9:45am Vulcan C.R.C.
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> Bedtime Stories – Online in the evening. Register with Rainbow Literacy 403-485-3107 (See attached poster)

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> Tuesdays
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> Milo Roving Gym – 10:45am Milo School Gym.
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> Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 3:30-6pm for 10-18 year olds at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan 403-485-6033. Come enjoy ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music!
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> Virtual Baby Group with Public Health 10-11:30am email [email protected] for the link. (See attached poster)
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> Wednesdays
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> Mossleigh Play Group – 10am Mossleigh Hall. For information call Amanda at 587-224-7379 (See attached poster)

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> Tech Talk: Open ended sessions about devices, internet and all things related to Technology. (See attached poster)

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> Quilting – Carmangay Seniors Centre 9am-12pm.
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> Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 3:30-6pm for 10-18 year olds at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan 403-485-6033. Open for Teen Night from 6:30-9pm for ages 13-18 year olds.
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> Adult Basketball – 8pm at the CRC.
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> Community Walking – 8:30-9:45am Vulcan CRC.
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> Seniors Social – 2pm Lomond at the Drop-In. Games, cards, coffee, etc.
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> BINGO – Carmangay, first and 3rd Wednesday. Doors open at 6:30pm. Seniors Centre
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> Thursdays
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> Creative Minds – Carmangay Seniors Centre 9:30am- 12pm for any type of project.
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> Little Explorers – 10am Vulcan Birch Park Allan Subdivision Outdoor Nature Play. Come dressed for the weather! (See attached poster)

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> Fridays
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> Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 12:30-5pm at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan 403-485-6033. Ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music!
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> Community Skating – 5-6pm Vulcan Arena.
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> Youth Shinny – 3:45-4:45pm Vulcan Arena.
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> Community Walking – 1-2:30pm Vulcan C.R.C.
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> Yoga – Milo at the Drop-In at 10am
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> Tip Talks for Parents – 10am on Zoom Call Greater Foothills Family Centre 1-877-652-8633 or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GFFCFRN (See attached poster for all the Greater Foothills Family Programs in March)
[pdf-embedder url=”https://villageofarrowwood.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/March-Programs-Greater-Foothills-Family-Centre.pdf” title=”March Programs – Greater Foothills Family Centre”]
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> Mar. 4th – Positive Parenting
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> Mar. 11th – Toddlers Hurting Others
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> Mar.18th – ADHD
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> 25th – Being a Parent/Coping with Stress
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> Mon. Wed. Fri.
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> Carmangay Community Centre is open for walking from 10:30-11:30am.
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> Saturdays
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> Pickleball – 10-11am Vulcan CRC.
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> Vulcan Legion Meat Draw – 3-6pm.
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> Vulcan Legion – Drop-in Pool at the Hall 3pm. $5/person No membership required.
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> Sundays
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> Youth Community Basketball – 3-5pm at the CRC.
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> Monday – Saturday
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> Vulcan Senior Centre Drop-In 9am-12 at 303 Centre St.
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> Support Groups
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> -MUMS – Peer-to-Peer Maternal Support for pre- and post-partum. Weekly confidential phone calls. Call Families Matter at 403-205-5194.
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> -Every Tuesday and Thursday – AA – Alcoholics Anonymous – Meetings are at 8pm. Contact Gary at 403-485-5818
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> -Al-Anon Family Group – meetings as needed. Contact Betty at 403-652-8285
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> -Wednesday’s – SMART Recovery – 7pm Addiction Support Meeting. Call Beth at 403-485-1054 for information.
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> -Thursday’s – Men’s Healthy Relationship Group – 6-8pm Registration details at rowanhouse.ca/safe-at-home
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> Doing Your Taxes – What’s in it for You? Information sessions (See attached poster)
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> Do you ever wonder what benefits and credits you or your clients may be eligible to receive?
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> Post-secondary Students – Tuesday March 1, 2022 & Saturday March 12, 2022
[pdf-embedder url=”https://villageofarrowwood.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Doing-Your-Taxes-Whats-in-it-for-you.pdf” title=”Doing Your Taxes – Whats in it for you”]
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> Adults 65+ – Thursday March 3, 2022
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> Disability Tax Credit – Wednesday March 9, 2022
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> New to Canada – Tuesday March 15, 2022 & Saturday March 26, 2022
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> Indigenous – Thursday March 17, 2022
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> Benefits and credits for all – Wednesday March 23, 2022
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> Information Session with Service Canada
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> An overview of our various electronic services including – My Service Canada Account, Job Bank, Benefits Finder, ESIN, and EServices.
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> Both information sessions will have the same content.
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> To join either of the information sessions, please sign in to the appropriate link below.

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> Tuesday, March 8, 2022: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM MST
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> Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app
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> Click here to join the meeting
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> Or call in (audio only) +1 819-303-9295,,128767541# Canada, Gatineau
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> Phone Conference ID: 128 767 541#
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> Find a local number | Reset PIN
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> Learn More | Meeting options
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> Monday, March 14, 2022: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM MST
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> Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app
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> Click here to join the meeting
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> Or call in (audio only) +1 819-303-9295,,339708801# Canada, Gatineau
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> Phone Conference ID: 339 708 801#
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> Find a local number | Reset PIN
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> Learn More | Meeting options
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> Youth – See what Service Canada offers to support Youth (See attached poster)

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> The Centre for Mental Health and Addictions is a non-profit organization. We offer comprehensive, professional counselling services on a free, low-cost, and sliding scale fee with no cap on the number of sessions. There are no population-specific requirements to receive these services and we believe that cost should never be a barrier to getting much needed proper psychological treatment.
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> We provide our services through virtual sessions/telepsychology so that mental health services can be accessible to clients in rural and remote areas. This will also be convenient for clients who have no means or access to transportation, or who are not physically able to attend in-person sessions or those who suffer from social anxiety.
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> We are offering our services free of charge in 2022. We would like to extend these free services to the members of your community.
> Please feel free to visit our website at www.thecentres.ca or call us at 1-800-704-9033 or 587-441-4043.
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> Community Education Services Workshops https://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/?p=webex&utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feb+22+2022
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> FREE online workshops for parents and Caregivers. Also check out – https://www.cyfcaregivereducation.ca/ for more workshops out of the north zone.
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> March 2 – ADHD & Executive Functioning: For in School & At Home Learners
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> March 3 – Mental Wellness in Pregnancy & Beyond
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> March 7 – Getting Pronouns Right: How to be an ally to the gender diverse community
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> March 8 – Tips and Suggestions for Helping Young Children Transition to New Shared Parenting Plans and Overnight Routines
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> March 8 – Friend or Foe? How to create healthy relationships with digital devices in the family
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> March 9 – Understanding Psycho-educational Assessments = Understanding Your Student
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> March 9 – Mental health for highly sensitive teens; unique struggles for these emotional feelers
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> March 15 – Taming Anxiety Gremlins using the Anxiety Compass
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> March 16 – Managing Stress in the Family: Recognizing Triggers
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> March 17 – Navigating Technology with our Youth March 25 – Earth Play: The Benefits of Outdoor Exploration
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> March 29 – LGBTQ2S+: What grandparents need to know and do
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> There are also a lot of recorded sessions you can watch at a time that works for you, some of them are only available until the end of March. http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/?p=recorded
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> Wellness Exchange is a series of skills-building wellness educational workshops intended to help community members increase their coping and self-efficacy through self-exploration and self-management. There are five topics related to wellness – one topic per week. To register for upcoming workshops, click on this link: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/news/psa/ne-psa-amh-wellness-online-courses.pdf Contact [email protected] with any questions or comments.
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> Webinar: Week 1, Problem Solving March 8, 2022 11AM – 12PM
> Webinar: Week 2, Positive Activities March 15, 2022 11AM – 12PM
> Webinar: Week 3, Managing Reactions March 22, 2022 11AM – 12PM
> Webinar: Week 4, Helpful Thinking March 29, 2022 11AM – 12PM
> Webinar: Week 5, Healthy Connections April 5, 2022 11AM – 12PM
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> EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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> -Servers -Mossleigh Bar & Grill
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> -Early Childhood Educator – Vulcan Daycare – Training provided. vulcandaycaresociety.weebly.com
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> -Public Works Positions – Village of Milo send resume to [email protected] before April 1.
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> -Parrish & Heimbecker, Mossleigh, is looking for experienced staff to help out during our spring season. Positions available for two Class 1 drivers and a floater operator. If you are interested, call at Frans at 587 227 6382 or send in your resume to [email protected]
> -Klatt farms and harvesting is hiring for the 2022 season. Message us or contact Blair 403-647-7741 [email protected]
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> -Lifeguards, pool attendants, desk staff – www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation
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> -School Bus Driver Lomond – First Student Canada
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> Found on indeed.ca
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> -Post office assistant – Term Canada Post Vulcan
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> -Health care Aide -Extendicare
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> -Yard shipper/receiver – UFA
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> -Administrative Assistant – Ryan Shearer Agencies
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> -Community Support Worker – Wheat Country Special Needs
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> -Farm Worker, Administrative Assistant and Rail Labourer – Ballco Feeders
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> -Commercial Tire Technician – Fountain Tire
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> -Location Assistant – Richardson Pioneer
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> -Therapy Assistant – AHS
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> -Health Care Aide – AHS
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> -Environmental II (Cleaning) – AHS
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> -Line/Prep Cook – Vulcan Golf and Country Club
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> -Substitute Teaching – Palliser School Division Vulcan County
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> -Paid On-call Firefighter – Vulcan County
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> -Travelling Technician – Vestas
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> Found on workopolis.com:
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> -Campground hosts/Caboose hosts – Aspen Crossing
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> -General Farm Labourer – Koch Farms Lomond
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> -Construction Labourer – PTW Energy Services Lomond
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> -Operations Assistant – G3 Carmangay. More information and to apply: https://bit.ly/35uhLTp
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> -Shaw and Xplorenet Internet Technician – Integrated Solutions
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> -Wind Site Manager – Vestas Carmangay
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> -Wind Blade Technician – Vestas Carmangay
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> -Caregiver – Siksika Family Services
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> -Branch Manager – Nutrien Milo
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> -Petroleum and Agro Salesperson – Arrowwood Co-op
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> Found on linkedin.ca
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> -Licensed Practical Nurse (Temp/Fulltime and Part-time) – Extendicare
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> -Registered Nurse (Temp P/T, Permanent P/T, Casual) – Extendicare
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> Have you ever used HEAL? It is Health Education and Learning – A resource aimed at providing families across Alberta easily accessible, reliable information about common minor illness and injuries in children.
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> https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/heal/heal.aspx
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> Update on changes in COVID-19 restrictions and numbers in Vulcan County from the Vulcan County Regional Emergency Management Partnership(VCREMP). See attached poster
[pdf-embedder url=”https://villageofarrowwood.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/COVID-19-Update-Feb-28-2022-from-VCREMP.pdf” title=”COVID-19 Update Feb 28 2022 from VCREMP”]

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February 2022 Vulcan County Family Resources

Below are events and programs happening in Vulcan County and Resources available in person and online. Please have a good look and share them with family, friends, clients and associates.

One nice thing about the increase in online webinars, it has never been so easy to access Parenting Workshops. We are never done learning and especially when we are dealing with a particular concern at a developmental stage for our kids, it is nice to build our skill set from home or the office without driving anywhere or needing a babysitter. Maybe a quiet room would be nice though! The Greater Foothills Family Centre has had great turnouts for their parenting workshops now that it is so easy to log on. Scroll to the bottom of the email to see a list of many workshops below from GFFC and AHS (CYF, CES), that are available for no cost.

Feb. 1 – 5:30pm – Do I need to file income tax? How do I file my income tax? What are deductions and credits? Even if you made no money this year, it is worth it to file your income tax. (WCIS) Willow Creek Immigrant Services presents this FREE webinar. (See poster for details)
[pdf-embedder url=”https://villageofarrowwood.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/WCIS-About-Income-Tax-Poster-Feb-1.pdf” title=”WCIS About Income Tax Poster Feb 1″]

Little Explorers – Vulcan Municipality Park on Feb. 3, 10, 17 at 10am. Outdoor In-person. Register with Greater Foothills Family Network (See poster for details)

Feb. 4 – Junior Curling Clinic and Funspeil in Milo. (See poster for details)

Feb. 5 – Vulcan Legion presents Rockabilly Cruise during the Saturday Meat Draw 3-6pm.

Feb. 10 – Grants information session – Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southern Alberta 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Look them up online.

Feb. 11 – Valentine’s Day Craft-a-long – Online via Zoom 6pm for ages 2-5 and 7pm for ages 6-8. Register with Rainbow Literacy at 403-485-3107 [email protected] (See poster Family Literacy Programs February)

Feb. 13 – Superbowl Party at the Vulcan Legion (See poster for details)

Feb. 15 & 16 – Pop Up Food Rescue – High River Food Rescue will deliver to Arrowwood, Milo, Lomond, Vulcan and Champion. Call 403-336-2893 or email

[email protected] to register for a bag.

Feb. 16 – Ever thought about doing respite? Connections Registry Q & A – Scroll down to see more details.

Feb. 25 – Minute to Win It for 7-12 year olds online with GFFC (See poster for details)

Greater Foothills Family Centre – Family Programs for February (See poster for details pg. 1 and pg. 2)

Monday’s – GLOW program for girls ( See poster for details)

Mar. 5 & 6 – First Aid Course Vulcan (See poster for details)

Apr. 2 & 3 – Firearms Courses Restricted and Non-restricted (See poster for details)

Curling Bonspiels in Milo: Feb. 10-13 – Men’s, Feb. 18-20 – Women’s, Mar. 3-6 Mixed

Outdoor Skating around the County – Milo, Arrowwood and Champion rinks are open. (If the weather is cold enough to have ice)

Always remember to be courteous to other users, wear appropriate gear, wear masks and limit of 10 people in change rooms and have fun! Arrowwood hours are 4-9 weekdays. 1-9 weekends. Closed if it’s been too warm.

Time for Rhymes – Register with Rainbow Literacy at 403-485-3107 [email protected]
[pdf-embedder url=”https://villageofarrowwood.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Family-Literacy-Programs-February.pdf” title=”Family Literacy Programs-February”]

Milo – Wednesday’s at 10:30 Milo Drop-in Centre

Vulcan – Friday’s at 10:30 Vulcan Yoga and Wellness Centre

Champion – Tuesday’s at 10am via Zoom

Countywide – Tuesday’s at 10am via Zoom

Monday’s

Arrowwood Play Group – 10 am Arrowwood Hall. Drop-in. Contact Betty for more information 403-485-8623. (See poster for details)

Adult and Tot Skate – 12-1pm Vulcan Arena. Must pre-register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation click on Registration.

Community Skating – 6:45-7:45pm Vulcan Arena. Must pre-register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation click on Registration.

Community Walking – 8:30-9:45am NOTE THE TIME CHANGED Vulcan C.R.C. Must pre-register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation click on Registration.

Tuesday’s

Milo Roving Gym – 10:45am Milo School Gym. Adults must sign in and wear masks.

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 3:30-6pm for 10-18 year olds at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan

403-485-6033. Come enjoy ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music!

Virtual Baby Group with Public Health 10-11:30am email [email protected] for the link.

Wednesday’s

Mossleigh Play Group – 10am Mossleigh Hall. For information call Amanda at 587-224-7379 (See poster for details)

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 3:30-6pm for 10-18 year olds at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan 403-485-6033. Open for Teen Night from 6:30-9pm for grades 9-12.

Adult Basketball – 8pm at the CRC. Must pre-register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation click on Registration.

Community Walking – 8:30-9:45am NOTE THE TIME CHANGED Vulcan CRC. Must pre-register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation click on Registration.

Bingo – Lomond Drop-In at 7pm.

Tech Talk – 10:30am Vulcan – Learn more about smartphones, tablets, internet safety, online safety and enjoy and chance to connect with others. Rainbow Literacy (See poster for details)

Thursday’s

Kids Craft Corner – In Champion at the Prairie Winds Market. 2-4 yr. olds at 3pm and 5-12yr. olds at 4pm. Register at 403-396-0791.

Friday’s

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Open 12:30-5pm at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan 403-485-6033. Come enjoy ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music!

Community Skating – 5-6pm Vulcan Arena. Must pre-register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation click on Registration. Adults must show proof of vaccine.

Youth Shinny – 3:45-4:45pm Vulcan Arena. Must pre-register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation click on Registration.

Community Walking – 1-2:30pm Vulcan C.R.C. Must pre-register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation click on Registration.

Yoga – Milo drop-in at 10am

Mon. Wed. Fri.

Carmangay Community Centre is open for walking from 10:30-11:30am.

Saturday

Pickleball – 10-11am Vulcan CRC. Must pre-register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation click on Registration.

Vulcan Legion Meat Draw – 3-6pm.

Sunday

Youth Community Basketball – 3-5pm at the CRC. Must pre-register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation click on Registration.

Monday – Saturday

Vulcan Senior Centre Drop-In 9am-12pm at 303 Centre Street Vulcan.

Support Groups

-MUMS – Peer-to-Peer Maternal Support for pre- and post-partum. Weekly confidential phone calls. Call Families Matter at 403-205-5194.

-Every Tuesday and Thursday – AA – Alcoholics Anonymous – Meetings are at 8pm. Contact Gary at 403-485-5818

-Al-Anon Family Group – meetings as needed. Contact Betty at 403-652-8285

-Wednesday’s – SMART Recovery – Addiction Support Meeting. 7pm at Vulcan FCSS. Call Beth at 403-485-1054 for information.

-Thursday’s – Men’s Healthy Relationship Group – 6-8pm Registration details at rowanhouse.ca/safe-at-home

Inclusion Foothills – Connections Registry Virtual Q&A Session Registration – February 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM on Microsoft TEAMS to learn more about becoming a care-provider!
Click the Link to Register
For more information please call (403)-603-3232 or e-mail Vanessa at [email protected]

What is the Connections Registry?

Inclusion Foothills understands that caring for an individual with special needs requires a great deal of focus and attention. Parents and caregivers may need assistance to be able to take a break or focus their attention on other important matters.
Because of this, Inclusion Foothills has developed a database of potential Care Providers. This registry helps connect families to Respite, Job Coaching, PT, OT and SLP assistance providers when they are in need. Please Contact us to access database of respite providers.
Inclusion Foothills serves as a referral agency only to assist in introducing individuals and/or families and care providers. Positions acquired through the Inclusion Foothills Connections Registry are considered self-employment.

Resources

Feb. 24 at 9:30am – Webinar with Money Mentors A Better Path A Brighter Future

When it comes to money, information is power. Being able to access free Financial Literacy services can affect your bottom line. Come connect and learn information that can keep you moving forward financially. Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qfuGqqD8qH9EQwij0HUoQOWrA7uJSiTdP

Greater Foothills Family Centre – Tip Talks (See posters for details)

Feb. 4 – Being a Parent

Feb. 11 – Toddlers and Tantrums

Feb. 18 – Separation Troubles

Feb. 25 – Why Does My Child Lie?

Community Education Sessions – AHS

http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/?p=webex FREE. There are past recorded sessions available as well.

Feb. 2 – 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Birth Control and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) What do you need to know?
Feb. 3 – 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Supporting Children and Youth through Grief & Loss (Post Pandemic)

Feb. 7 – 10:00 AM – Noon Domestic Violence
Feb. 7 – 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM On the edge of our seats: when excitement tips into

Feb. 8 – 10:00 AM – Noon Part One: The Process of Addiction

Feb. 9 – 10:00 AM – Noon Brain Science: Sciences of Hope and Resilience

Feb. 9 – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Cyber Safety

Feb. 10 – 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Calgary Youth Justice Society/Calgary Youth Justice Committees Public Information Session

Feb. 10 – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Thriving and Autism: Tips Tricks and Strategies for Success

Feb. 15 – 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Providing resolutions for toxic shame in children and youth

Feb. 16 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Managing Anxiety in Youth within the COVID-19 World

Feb. 23 – 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Dare to Care: Bully Proofing your Child

Feb. 24 – 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Mindful Moments: Building Stronger Family Connections

Feb. 28 – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Part 1: The Process of Addiction

Mar. 7 – 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Getting Pronouns Right: How to be an ally to the gender diverse community

CYF Caregiver Education Series (See attached poster)
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Feb. 1 and 8 – 12pm Keeping Scattered Kids on Track: Supporting ADHD

Feb. 2 – 6pm Resilience in Parenting – Caring for the Caregiver

Feb. 3 – 6pm Supporting Your Child with Structure and Routine

Feb. 7 – 6pm Technology and the Teenage Brain

Feb. 9 – 6pm Strengthening Connections with Ourselves, Our Kids, Our Communities
Feb. 10 – 6pm Managing Meltdowns and Shutdowns
Feb. 15 and 22 – 12pm Mindfulness for the Family
Feb. 15 – 6pm Body Image and Eating Disorders
Feb. 17 – 6pm Helping Our Kids Figure Things Out
Feb. 23 – 6pm Positive Communication that Promotes Growth
Feb. 24 – More than Just a Bad Day – Understanding Depression in Adolescents
Feb. 24 – 6pm Effective Consequences
Feb. 28 – 6pm Sleep and Your Family’s Mental Health
Understanding Anxiety Series – 12-1pm
Part 4: Overcoming Avoidance – Wednesday, February 2 (continued from January)
Part 1: An Introduction – Wednesday, February 9
Part 2: Calming Our Bodies – Wednesday, February 16
Part 3: Settling Our Minds – Wednesday, February 23

Cancer Support
Wellspring serves patients and caregivers living with cancer from every community in southern Alberta ( and beyond). We do have a number of members from Claresholm, Vulcan and Nanton already.

Wellspring is a not for profit cancer support organization, and ALL of their services and programs are completely free. Their non-clinical cancer support programs meet the emotional, social and practical needs of people living with cancer for both patients and caregivers. All their programs and services are accessible to anyone living in southern Alberta or beyond via Zoom or the telephone. When it is safe to do so, they will operate in a hybrid model of both online programs and in-person programs both in Calgary and in pilot communities across southern Alberta outside of Calgary. Not only are these cancer patients, caregivers and families benefiting from our programs but they are being connected with a community of people ‘who get it’. They have programs for families with children, an Indigenous Cancer Sharing Circle, Young Adults, people living with a cancer that may never go away, programs just for caregivers and just for people who live in regional and remote communities and more. You can read more here: https://wellspringcalgary.ca/

They also have a health and community partner newsletter which you can sign up to here : https://wellspringcalgary.ca/health-partners/ This page also includes posters and brochures which you can download and share. There is no cost or referral required to become a member. There is an online membership form here https://wellspringcalgary.ca/programs-services/become-a-member/ or they can assist people over the phone.

Employment Opportunities
-Milo Public Works Positions (See poster for details)

-Vulcan Tourism – 3 Seasonal Positions go to townofvulcan.ca click on opportunities
-Vulcan Swimming Pool – Lifeguards, Volunteer Attendants, Front Desk Staff go to townofvulcan.ca click on opportunities
-Pool Concession Operator (See poster for details)

-Temp full-time teacher Lomond Horizon School division
-Family and Adult Literacy Facilitators – Rainbow Literacy Society 403-485-3107
-Early Childhood Educator – Vulcan Daycare vulcandaycaresociety.weebly.com/employment-opportunities.html – F/T Training provided.

-Klatt farms and harvesting is hiring for the 2022 season. Message us or contact Blair 403-647-7741 http://klattfarms.synthasite.com

Found on indeed.ca

-Commercial Tire Technician – Fountain Tire

-On call firefighter Vulcan County Protective Services

-Community Support Worker – Wheat Country Special Needs Society

-Administrative Assistant – Ryan Shearer Agencies Ltd.

-Environmental II – AHS Vulcan (Housekeeping)

-Highway Maintenance Worker/Operator – Volker Stevin

-Travelling Technician II – Vestas (Carmangay)

-Location Assistant – Richardson International (Pioneer Vulcan)

-Health Care Aide – AHS

-Shaw Satellite and Xplorenet Internet Technician – Integrated Solutions

Found on workopolis.com:

-Administrative Assistant – Ballco Feeders (Brant)

-Operations Assistant – G3 (Carmangay)

-Farm Equipment Operator – Hubka Farms (Carmangay)
-Windsite Manager – Vestas (Carmangay)

-Windblade Technician – Vestas (Carmangay)

-Administrative Assistant – Ballco Feeders (Brant)

-Farm Equipment Operator – Hubka Farms (Carmangay)

-Healthcare Aide – Extendicare

-Field Technicians and Supervisor – Nova Power Source (Lomond)

-Branch Manager – Nutrien Milo

Launch

A work experience and skills development program for young adults aged 20 – 30 that have completed some post-secondary training.

Program Overview

Launch is an MCG program that focuses on providing paid work experience opportunities and career and employment coaching to young adults struggling with the “I need experience to get a job – I need a job to get experience” cycle. Call MCG Careers to learn more. 1-844-601-2660

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

-Make soup at FCSS for the Youth Centre, Food Bank and isolated individuals. You can also come pick up a soup to take to someone who could use a thoughful gesture, has been sick, lonely or just not eating well. volunteerconector.org
-The Champion and Lomond Fire Departments are looking for new members! In Milo call Fire Chief Wayne Tompkins 403-423-0194 in Lomond call Fire Chief Brayden Shepard 403-793-3352.
-Vulcan County Health and Wellness Foundation is looking for new volunteers. Board, Trustees, Ambassadors and Event Volunteers. More information at vchwfoundation.com 403-485-4001
-Spock Days Association is looking for new Board Members to help with event planning. Positions include Secretary, Sponsorship Coordinator and a group to run a dance/cabaret. For information contact Lori at 403-485-0601.
-Vulcan and District Historical Society is in need of new members. Call 403-485-6688 for more information.
-Wheat Country Special Needs Society is seeking members from the Milo, Arrowwood, Mossleigh, Champion, Carmangay, and Lomond areas who would be willing to sit on the Board of Directors. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Compensation will be paid for mileage to meetings. Please contact Linda Schierman at 403 485-4733 for more information.
-Vulcan FCSS is helping Wild Rose Community Connection find local volunteers in Vulcan and all villages for their Caring Connections Program. Volunteers would check in weekly with seniors or other isolated individuals or provide Practical Kindness. Training is provided. Contact Lori at FCSS 403-485-2192 or Cathy at WRCC 403-601-2910.

Are you new to the Vulcan Community? Welcome! The Vulcan Lionette Community Connection would like to help by providing you with the civic information you may need to familiarize yourself with the local community including: Local map, recycling, library, recreation facilities, clubs and organizations and coupons from local businesses. Call Joyce@403-485-6802 or Marg @403-485-2426.