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Hi Everyone,

Happy August. I hope you are finding fun ways to stay cool. Maybe in the Vulcan or Champion Pool, or one of the lakes or rivers in our county. Just be safe around the water. Scroll down to Fridays to see the FREE public swim in Vulcan. Please share the email, posters and resources with friends, families, and clients.

Camps and Activities for Kids

Kids Day Out –August in Lomond and Arrowwood (See attached poster) Register online at https://vulcanandregionfcss.com/useful-documents/ or call 403-485-2192

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

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

Youth in Action – Vulcan 2-3pm Mondays Starting July 11 Rainbow Literacy and Learning Society

Champion Moms and Tots- Fridays at 10 – School Playground for the month of August

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

August 2nd – Petland @ 3PM

August 6th at the Fair – Science Games & Activities with U of L

August 6th – Drive-In Movie – Uncharted @ 9PM (or whenever it gets dark)

August 9th – Fire Safety @ 3PM

Summer Reading Programs

Lomond – Thursdays 1-3

Arrowwood – Tuesdays 1:30

Milo – Tuesdays at 1:30

Champion – Mondays and Wednesdays 10-12

Town of Vulcan Recreation Camps – Register at www.townofvulcan.ca/recreation (See attached poster)

Vulcan Volley Aug 8-12 Grade 5-12

Creative Camp Aug 22-26

Tumbling Tots

Creative Camp

Lifeguard courses – Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross – Aug. 21-26

Local Events

Aug. 3, 10, 29 – Storywalk in Milo, Champion and Arrowwood

Aug. 5 – Champion Bike and Fire Safety Rodeo 1-3:30pm Champion School Parking Lot Register at 403-485-0212

Aug. 5 – 6 – Carmangay Fair and Sports Day Weekend. (See attached poster)

Aug. 7 – Milo Lions BBQ and Car Show 1:30pm (See attached poster)

Aug. 8 – Alien Inline Skating in Champion (See attached poster)

Aug. 12 – Vulcan Lions Fundraising BBQ at Market Street Foods 11am-2pm.

Aug. 13 – Bike4Vets Poker Run (See attached poster)

Aug. 20 – Carmangay Garage Sale Day

Aug. 22-26 – Creative Camp. Go to townofvulcan.ca/recreation to register.

Aug. 26 – Movie—Jurassic World Dominion 9:30pm Pool Park (See attached poster)

Aug. 27 – Vulcan RCMP and Victims Services Golf Tournament (See attached poster)

Mondays

Champion Library Summer Reading Program 10-12

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

Arrowwood Library Summer Reading Program 1-3:30pm.

Milo Library Summer Reading Program 1:30-3:30pm

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

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Summer Hours 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.

Champion Library Summer Reading Program 10-12

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

Little Adventurers – 10-11am

Big Adventurers – 11-12

Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Summer Hours 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 www.clayinkilnstudio.com

Thursdays

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

Coffee is on at the Carmangay Community Centre 8-10am 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.

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

Friday Fun Days at the Vulcan Library – 1pm Call to register 403-485-2571 or come in to sign up. Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26.

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.

Free Public Swim – Courtesy of the Vulcan Lions 6:10-8:30

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

Resources

Family Literacy Programs and Dates (See attached poster)
Family Literacy Programs August 2022

Adult Literacy Programs in Arrowwood (See attached poster)

ESL Conversation Café (See attached poster)

Canadian English Language Program

Vulcan Regional Food Bank Society (See attached poster)

Eyeglass Recycling – Don’t throw away old glasses. They can be recycled and repurposed thanks to the Lions Clubs of Canada (See attached poster)

Alberta Counselling https://calgarycounselling.com/ Announcing Counselling Alberta, a new partnership between the Government of Alberta and Calgary Counselling Centre. Counselling Alberta provides Albertans access to effective counselling without a waitlist or financial barriers.

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.

Ouch! Tips on taking care of sunburned skin this summer

A sunburn is skin damage from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Most sunburns cause mild pain and redness but affect only the outer layer of skin. These are called first-degree burns. The red skin might hurt when you touch it. These sunburns are mild and can usually be treated at home.

Skin that is red and painful and that swells up and blisters may mean that deep skin layers and nerve endings have been damaged. These are second-degree burns. This type of sunburn is usually more painful and takes longer to heal.

How can you care for yourself at home?

• Use cool cloths on the sunburned areas.

• Take cool showers or baths often.

• Apply soothing aloe vera to sunburned areas. Do not apply lotions to blistered skin.

• A sunburn can cause a mild fever and a headache. Lie down in a cool, quiet room to relieve the headache. A headache may be caused by not getting enough fluids, called dehydration, so drinking fluids may help.

• Take anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce pain, swelling, and fever. These include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). Follow all instructions on the label.

• Use lotion to relieve the itching when your skin peels. There is nothing you can do to stop skin from peeling after a sunburn. It is part of the healing process.

• Protect your skin from the sun with sunscreen, hats with wide brims, sunglasses, and loose-fitting, tightly woven clothing that covers your arms and legs.

Caring for blisters

Small blisters usually heal on their own.

• Do not try to break the blisters. Just leave them alone.

• Do not cover the blisters unless something such as clothing is rubbing against them. If you do cover them, apply a loose bandage. You can use tape to hold the bandage on, but do not let the tape touch the blisters.

• Avoid wearing clothes or shoes or doing activities that rub or irritate the blisters until they have healed.

Larger blisters, which are the size of a nickel or larger, usually heal without problems.

• If you have a large blister, you can consider draining it, unless your doctor told you not to. Clean a needle with rubbing alcohol or soap and water, then use it to gently puncture the edge of the blister. Press the fluid in the blister toward the hole you made. Wash the blister after you have drained it, and pat it dry with clean gauze.

• Do not remove the flap of skin covering the blister unless it tears or gets dirty or pus forms under it. The flap protects the healing skin underneath.

• Put a thin layer of petroleum jelly on the bandage before you apply it. This will keep the bandage from sticking to the blister. Do not use alcohol or iodine on the blister because these may make the blister heal more slowly.

• Do not wrap tape completely around a hand, arm, foot, or leg because it could cut off the blood supply if the limb swells. If the tape is too tight, you may develop numbness, tingling, pain, or cool and pale or swollen skin.

• Change the bandage every day or when wet or dirty. Soak the bandage to remove easily.

When should you call for help?

Call your doctor or 811 now or seek immediate medical care if:

• You have signs of needing more fluids. You have sunken eyes, a dry mouth, and you pass only a little urine.

• You have signs of infection, such as:

o Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness.

o Red streaks leading from the area.

o Pus draining from the area.

o A fever.

Information from AHS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

-Sales Associate – Furniture Villa

-Rocky Mountain Renovations is hiring skilled trades people (all disciplines) and labourers. Class 5 Drivers License 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.

-Youth Program Coordinator – vulcanandregionfcss.com/career-opportunities/

Found on Indeed.ca

-Sheep Manager—Yetwood Farms

-Healthcare Security Guard – Paladin Security (Vulcan)

-Parts Person, Labourer – Brandt John Deere

-Fertilizer Facility Operator – UFA Vulcan

-RCMP Detachment Guard – Vulcan

-Highway Maintenance Worker – Volker Stevin

-Track Maintainer/Labourer – CP Rail

-Client Service Representative – CIBC

-Sales Supervisor Retail – Mohar Law

-Sales Supervisor – Big Sky Beer, Wine & Spirits

-Customer Service Insurance – Western Financial Group

-Gravel Quarry Supervisor – Gogravel Inc.

-Overnight Healthcare Security Guard – Paladin Security Vulcan

-Construction, Solar Installer, Wind and Solar Farms- Borea Construction

-Facility Assistant I – Parrish & Heimbecker Vulcan

-Satellite and Internet Technician – Integrated Solutions

Found on Workopolis.ca

-Marketing Specialist, Train Associate/Server – Aspen Crossing

-Healthcare Aide – AHS Vulcan

-Housekeeping/Laundry -Extendicare

-Operations Asisstant – G3 Canada Carmangay

-Health care Aide – Staffy Canada

Residential Support Staff – Wheat Country Special Needs Society

-Commercial Tire Technician – Fountain Tire

-Healthcare Aide – Extendicare

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

Found on linkedin.com

-LPN and RN positions – Extendicare

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.

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)
Seniors Breakfast Poster 2022(1)

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)
Family Programs for June GFFC

See attached poster for all Family Literacy Programs in June.
Literacy Programs for June

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).
CHRISA Poster

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

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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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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)
Arwd Early Childhood Dev Checkup

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

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-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

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-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

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-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