A short drive just a few minutes east of Arrowwood, visitors will find a unique and expansive collection of antiques. Guests are welcome to sign a register and make a free-will donation but there is otherwise no charge for admission. If you are interested in paying a visit to his Emporium, phone Marven Schalin at 403-534-2482.
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Tollestrup Construction will be performing work in the community of Arrowwood this year.
They specialize in:
– Paving & Asphalt (driveways, paths, sidewalks, road repairs)
– Aggregate Products (landscaping, other applications)
– Concrete Work
Please visit their website at www.tollestrup.com for full details on their products and services.
If you have any upcoming projects this year, and are looking to save money…now is the time to act.
For a free estimate, please contact Kaitlyn at 403-360-7859, or email: [email protected]
Vitality Café – Monday’s at 7pm you can break your isolation and connect with other people in some authentic conversation via zoom. Improve your personal wellbeing. Join any week. Email [email protected] to get the link or find it on the website www.vulcanandregionfcss.com, the link is under the poster.
Parent Café – These are for parents to engage in real conversations about parenting and just a chance to connect with other parents. Will begin via zoom Feb. 16 and in person in March if regulations allow.
Winter Walk Day – Winter Walk Day – Open the Door and go for it! Get more active outdoors this winter. Register at shapeab.com/winter-walk-day/
Coping with Covid-19 – Addiction and Mental Health Resources. There are a lot of links to resources in this booklet on a variety of topics. Helplines, Wellness, Finances, Families, Seniors and Suicide
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MCG Careers is thrilled to be offering a virtual job fair as an opportunity for job seekers to connect with employers. In addition to the main event we will be offering some Bootcamps the days leading up to the job fair. One of these boot camps will be all about Zoom and is in partnership with the Literacy for Life Foundation. If someone you are working with is unable to attend the job fair but is interested in one or both of the bootcamps they are welcome to attend! All three events are being offered at No Cost to attendees or to employers. Interested parties can register by following the link to our listings on eventbrite on the corresponding attached poster.
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Career Planning Online – “Kick-start your next career path” Friday February 5, 2021, 9:30am – 12:00pm
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Resume Building and Cover Letter Writing – “Tailoring and targeting” Tuesday February 9, 2021, 1pm – 3:30pm
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Resume Scanners? – “Getting your resume past the system and in front of the hiring manager” Friday February 12, 2021, 9:30am – 12pm
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LinkedIn – “Create and advance your online presence” Thursday February 25, 2021, 9:30am – 12pm
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Greater Foothills Family Network – List of Programs Pre-register for programs at 1-877-652-8633. Supplies are provided.
Be my Valentine – Create a special gift – Feb. 12 10:30am – 0-12 years old
Daily Discoveries – Wednesday’s at 1:30pm – Preschool
Design Squad – Engineering challenges for 9-12 years old. Tuesday’s at 4:30pm
Family Fun Night – Wednesday’s at 6:30pm
Game Show – Friday, Feb. 5 for 3-6 year old
Junior Inventors – Thursday’s at 10:30 for 3-6 year old
Kid’s Paint Night – Friday, Feb. 19 at7 pm for 7-12 year old
New 2 U – Skate Donation Program
Space Adventures – Wednesday’s at 10:30am for 3-6 years old
Sunshine Stretches Yoga – Friday, Feb. 26 at 10:30 for 3-6 years old
Holiday Craft-a-Long – Feb. 2 for Groundhog Day 2- 5 year old’s at 4pm, 6-8 year old’s at 6:30pm Register at Rainbow Literacy at 403-485-3107
Census Jobs 2021 – March-July
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Vulcan Lifeguard Jobs – Summer 2021 Apply now
Resources
The Making Connections Program for Palliser Schools now has a Facebook page. It will be a place where we post different events, tips, etc. Here is the link if you wanted to include it in your emails/ news letter and let parents know they can like it for all different sorts of awesome information 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/Palliser-School-Divison-Making-Connections-Program-104502814933151/?view_public_for=104502814933151
Rosie’s Gift of Love
Hi friends!. It’s a good day to stay inside and keep warm . If anybody is still in need of a warm coat, mitts, hat or scarf, let us know. Mom says she still has some to give away. Share the love, Rosie. Visit Quarks Consignment or Facebook Message Sandy Stoddard.
Community Education Services provide free public education available via webinar https://community.hmhc.ca/
Tues Feb 2 @ 6:30 pm
Thur Feb 4 @ 1 pm (rebroadcast of Feb 2 live presentation) Friend or Foe? How to create healthy relationships with digital devices in the family
Wed Feb 3 6:30 pm Managing Anxiety within the COVID-19 World
SATURDAY Feb 6 10 am Putting Stress Under the Microscope: Parenting Stress and Its Relationship to Parenting
Tues Feb 9 @ 1 pm
Wed Feb 24 @ 6:30 pm Supporting Your Children to have Healthy Relationships During a Pandemic
Thur Feb 11 6:30 pm Bullying and ASD
Wed Feb 17 6:30 pm School-and-community-based strategies to support newcomer youth and families: Taking relational and culturally responsive approaches to promote resilience and mental well-being
Thur Feb 18 10 am Teens in Trouble With the Law: What You Need to Know
Tues Feb 23 6:30 pm The COVID-19 Pandemic: Pedantics and Peculiarities
Fri Feb 26 11 am Put the Pro in Cognitive Proficiency
Sat Feb 27, Mar 6, Mar 13 11 am Teens Talk Transition
“The premise is really simple,” she said, “but the impact is really profound. You have to make a conscious choice of what you want to fill your life with. Otherwise, time just slips away.”
The Importance of Teaching Life Skills
In her book, “How to Raise an Adult,” Julie Lythcott-Haims makes a case for breaking from over-parenting and doing your children a favour by doing less for them.
As a parent, the goal, apart from surviving each day, is to get your beautiful little babies though childhood, thriving and alive, and launch them into adulthood with skills to make their way in life with an attitude, of “I can do this.” That attitude is “Self-efficacy” and it means having the belief in your abilities to complete a task, reach goals, and manage a situation. It means believing in your ability and effort – not in your parents’ abilities to help you do things or to do them for you. Childhood is about the endless and repeated trial-and-error opportunities that allow us to learn. As long as we let the kids fail, do the work themselves, experience the discomfort and help them believe that they can learn something if they keep trying, they will gain valuable life skills.
Whether it is learning to read or managing a difficult friendship, we need to provide support rather than the solve the problem. We cannot just do everything for them, prevent them from failure or discomfort and then dump them out in the world at eighteen and wave bye-bye. We can talk about how to let go of hurt feelings with a friend, and how to see someone else’s perspective. We can expect them to clean up their own toys or help clean up the spilt milk. We can involve them in cooking and get them to the point of leaving them in charge of cooking something nutritious for the whole family. We can set expectations that they study for a test and work towards getting a better grade by putting in the effort. We can skip teach them about the safety and how to stay at home alone safely, before they are old enough to become a babysitter and be in charge of other people’s children.
As parents we want to keep them safe, see them feel success at school, sports and in relationships and reduce their pain in difficult situations but we need to let them learn from their own mistakes too. To take our “pounce” instinct and tone it down to a “wince” reaction when our child gets a boo-boo or fights with a sibling. Can you watch at a distance to see if they can work it out or suck it up without your intervention? Can we help them mature into a responsible adult that can handle responsibilities and obligations beyond their own personal care and pleasure?
One strategy for parenting with a practical path toward independence involves teaching new skills in steps:
-first we do it for you
-then we do it with you
-then we watch you do it
-then you do it completely independently
Think of teaching your child to drive a car. What skills can you teach a preschooler following this method?
Lindsay Hutton, “I Did it All by Myself” an Age-by-Age Guide to Teaching Your Child Life Skills,” https://www.familyeducation.com/teens/6-life-skills-every-teen-should-master-before-college
Ages 2 and 3: Small Chores and Basic Grooming
This is the age when your child will start to learn basic life skills. By the age of three, your child should be able to
Ages 4 and 5: Important Names and Numbers
Safety skills are high on the list, now. She should know
Your child should also learn how to
Ages 6 and 7: Basic Cooking Techniques
Kids at this age can start to help with cooking meals, and can learn to
Your child should also learn how to
Ages 8 and 9: Pride in Personal Belongings
By this time, your child should take pride in her personal belongings and take care of them properly. That includes being able to
Your child should also learn how to
Ages 10 to 13: Gaining Independence
Ten is about the age when your child can begin to perform many skills independently. She should know how to
Your child should also learn how to
Ages 14 to 18: More Advanced Skills
By 14, your child should have mastered of all of the previous skills. On top of that, she should be able to
Young Adults: Preparing to Live on His Own
Your child will need to know how to support herself when he goes away to college or moves out. There are still a few skills she should know before venturing out on his own, including
It’s a process. If there is a skill that is missed, you still have time to teach it. Just don’t expect them to know how to do things without the time to teach them.
Take care of yourself and the people around you,
Lori Gair
Community Liaison
Vulcan and Region Family and Community Support Services
Phone: 403-485-2192 ext. 103
Email: [email protected]
Parent Cafe’s are an opportunity to connect with other parents. Which is important now, more than ever. Parent Cafés are emotionally safe spaces where parents and caregivers talk about the challenges and victories of raising a family. Through individual deep self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning, participants explore their strengths, learn about the Protective Factors, and create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to help strengthen their families. These will begin as soon as it is safe to do so. Please take the Parent Cafe survey to help us plan for the best time.
Parent Cafe’s Survey Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PGYRC2D
Vitality Cafés are peer-to-peer guided discussion groups that use the six Vitality Domains and empowered engagement techniques to help participants come up with strategies to improve their overall holistic health. Vitality Cafe’s will be offered virtually at first. Please take the survey to help us plan for the best time.
Vitality Cafe’s https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/62PR65L
Virtual Winter Wellness at the Carmangay Library will begin in January. Watch for posters and on their Facebook page for details. Prizes to be won.
Skating – Champion has their outdoor ice open. Please skate with your own households and respect space from other skaters.
Fundamental Digital Literacy Skills: Online Privacy – Chinook Arch Libraries in January. Check your local library website or chinookarch.ca and go to Events.
Posters
Snow Angels – Be a Snow Angel in your neighbourhood. If you have a shovel and see someone’s sidewalk not yet cleared, pitch it and help a neighbour out. You are also helping the people who want to get out and walk safely, free from ice. You can also sign up with FCSS at 403-485-2192. We will be out of the office until Jan. 4 but you can try us on Facebook messenger.
Fireworks – Vulcan Recreation presents New Year’s Eve Fireworks – Dec. 31 at 7:30pm Vulcan Arena parking lot.
Read With Me – Ages 3-6
Ages and Stages – Development for kids 0-6years
Building Fine Motor Skills for ages 3-6
January programs at Greater Foothills Family Centre
More programs from the Family Centre
Kids in Motion – Ages 3-6
Glow – For girls 9-12
Winter Reading Challenge through Chinook Arch Libraries
MCG Careers – Job Searching During Covid
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MCG Careers – Interview Skills Workshop
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MCG Careers – “Linked In” Create and Advance Your Online Presence
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65 years or older? Join a research study about games created to help keep your mind vibrant. Must have an android device.
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Triple “P” parenting courses online for parents of all ages https://www.triplep-parenting.ca/alb-en/find-help/triple-p-online/?itb=4dcfbc057e2ae8589f9bbd98b591c50a
Top Parenting Tips for School Life during Covid
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Balancing Work and Life during Covid
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First Nations Health Consortium December Newsletter
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Vulcan Library is open for Curbside Pick-up
December 14-January 12
Monday 10-3
Tuesday 10-5
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10-5
Friday 10-3
Resources
Al-Anon Family Group -meetings as needed. Contact Betty W. at 403-652-8285 for information.
Vulcan Regional Food Bank Society and Vulcan and Region Family and Community Support Services will be closed from Dec. 24 at 12pm – Jan.3. If you are without food, there are Emergency Hampers at the Vulcan Hospital 24 Hour Reception.
There is also a new Give-and-Take Pantry For anyone in need of food or for anyone to drop off donations. Please only take what you need or donate unopened goods that have not expired. Outside the Vulcan Library.
Mental Health Support Help Lines
Family Ties Association Clinical team can provide subsidized counselling. Currently the service is available through Zoom. Referrals can come from the FCSS office or clients can call Family Ties directly and ask to speak to Clinical Intake at 403-320-8888. We ask that the clients pay what they can.
Online resources:
– https://www.anxietycanada.com/articles/covid19-balancing-public-health-and-mental-health/
– Online Mental Health Resource from the U of A – a newly developed online mental health resource that provides tools for families and individuals. http://www.comhs.health/ this is postponed until January 2021
Text4Hope – Incoming positive daily messages. Text COVID19HOPE to 393939 to subscribe.
Caring Connections Program by Wild Rose Community Connections
Contact us at 403 437-4984 Phone or text Monday – Friday 10:00 – 5:00 or by email at [email protected] Emotional Safe Spot for anyone feeling disconnected, alone or just need to chat.
Help Lines
Mental Health Help Line: 24 hour- 1-877-303-2642
Distress & Suicide Prevention Line of Southwestern Alberta
1-888-787-2880 Lethbridge and Area
Distress Centre: 403-266-HELP (4357) Suicide Prevention
Family Violence Info Line: 310-1818
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-387-5437
Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence. Call or text: 1-866-403-8000
AADAC Help Line: 1-866-332-2322 Addictions
Alberta Health Link: 811 or 1-866-408-5465
Alberta Info Helpline: 211 – connects you to community and social services in your area 24 hours a day in over 150 languages.
Albertans can call the Emergency Income Support Contact Centre 24-hours-a-day to get help in an emergency for basic needs like shelter, food, clothing and transportation. 1-866-644-5135
Canadian Red Cross: 24 hour disaster services – 1-888-800-6493
Vulcan Community Health Center (Hospital): 403-485-3333
Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477
Vulcan RCMP Detachment: 403-485-2267
Poison Control: 1-800-332-1414
Article by Dr. Jody Carrington about her family getting Covid-19.
The mental and emotional toll that comes with contracting this virus is just as bad, if not worse, than the physical. There is an astounding amount of shame, guilt and fear associated with contracting Covid, and we need to be talking about it more. When you are surrounded by good people, you will be surprised by their grace and kindness, and you will rise. I would have very likely fallen apart on day three if it weren’t for this community holding us up. The love and support we were shown reinforces what I already know: We were never meant to do this alone, and I have never been more confident that we are #bravertogether.
Pandemic and Isolation Stress
This is stressful for everyone. And it is not short-term stress, we have been in this pandemic for a long time and new lockdown restrictions are a stressful blow to almost everyone. Not being able to be with your loved ones at Christmas and being further isolated from connections and support is going to take a heavy toll on everyone’s mental health. When you do not get a break from stress, it becomes toxic stress that affects your physical health as well, because your brain is telling your nervous system that it is constantly under threat.
It is important to take charge of the stress so you can get through this long term.
Furniture Villa is doing a cool thing to support local business….from Facebook
With the new strict restrictions that our government has put in place, we know that times are going to be tough for a lot of our amazing local businesses in the Vulcan County. We at Furniture Villa are strong believers in supporting the local business community, and as such we are starting our “Bring it Home” campaign as a way to help support others in the community.
Here is how it works:
From now until December 31st (or we reach $5000 converted), bring in a gift card to a “Big Box” store and trade it in for a coupon of equal value to a local Vulcan County business that has been affected by the new restrictions.
A few conditions apply:
Here are the participating businesses:
Hair by Jordyn Cornet
Kona Fitness
Mind Meld Massage Therapy
Vulcan Yoga and Wellness
Vulcan Art Studio
The Hair Hut
Mama’s Pizza
Center Street Eatery – Arrowwood, Alberta
Mossleigh Bar N Grill
Aspen Crossing
Clever Scoops
The Great Full Cup
Lynn’s Place
Village’s Bistro
New Club Cafe
Amy’s Family Restaurant
Denver’s Diner
Milo Hotel/T’s Saloon
Lisa Blair’s Beauty Room
Habitat Lifestyle Boutique
Full Motion BodyworX
ASANI Healing
Bodyworks Fitness Centre
Lori Gair
Community Liaison
Vulcan and Region Family and Community Support Services
Phone: 403-485-2192 ext. 103
Email: [email protected]
Posters
Youth Centre Space open for Bookings as a safe space for all ages
Family Literacy Programs – NOTE most of these programs are currently being offered online. In-person classes are suspended.
Greater Foothills Family Programs for December – Curiosity Kids, Messy Make and Take, Triple P Parenting and more.
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Vulcan Recreation Programs and Facilities Notice
Food Drive – Vulcan County Wide – Fire departments will come right to your house if you pre-book
Angel Tree for the Vulcan Regional Food Bank – Thank you to everyone who has adopted families and individuals for Christmas Hampers, almost all the tags on the tree at Vulcan Bell Park have been claimed.
Lomond Lions Food Drive at S&S Grocery Store
Holiday Train at Home Dec, 12 – The 22nd annual #CPHolidayTrain is back. And this year, its first—and only—stop is your home! Virtual concert via Facebook Live on December 12 at 6 MT to raise money for food banks across North America. Performances by Serena Ryder, The Trews, JoJo Mason, Logan Staats and Kelly Prescott.
Career and Employment Services – MCG Career Remote
Message from Vulcan Medical Clinic
Write to Santa – He’ll write back!
Champion Gingerbread Houses-
The Champion FCSS has a limited number of gingerbread house kits available! Once completed, they will be put on display at the
Champion Pioneer Club. Please message below, or call the Village Office (897-3833) if you’d like to kit!
Canada Benefit Programs
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Service Canada Outreach Brochure
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Free Virtual Nutrition Tour
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How Racism can affect Child Development
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Covid care kits
16th Annual Milo Family “Virtual” Christmas – December 1 – 31, 2020
Merry Christmas everyone! Since the Milo community can’t get together to have our annual Christmas celebration, I thought we could share our Christmas spirit online together! In a similar format to the Milo Facebook Fall Fair, below are categories to share our holiday pictures, videos and greetings to help lift everyone’s spirits. Add your photos/videos as comments to the discussions below.
1. Christmas Decorations – show us your indoor and outdoor decorations or lights. Try to outdo your neighbours!
2. Christmas Tree – let’s see who has the best looking tree this year! We put all the work into putting the tree up, we might as well share our work.
3. Holiday Greetings – share your family photos and well wishes with the Milo Community.
4. Food – yes, my favourite! Show off your Christmas baking, cooking and goodies!
5. Humorous – share what made you laugh this season. That holiday baking flop? The horribly wrapped present? The cat in the Christmas tree? Whatever made you chuckle, we would love to laugh with you (or at you ;-))!
Christmas Shopping
Some local Black Friday sales will be happening all week in Vulcan.
Milo Library has some local vendors and artisans’ items available in December.
Arrowwood Library has a shop local market available all December.
SABC had to cancel their Christmas Market but a vendor parade is planned check out their Facebook page for info. They also have truckloads of firewood for sale.
Resources
Family Ties Association Clinical team can provide subsidized counselling to Vulcan County residents. This service is available through Zoom. If you do not have computer and internet access, an office at FCSS can be booked at 403-485-2192. Call Family Ties and ask to speak to Clinical Intake 403-320-8888.
Mental Health & Wellness
Beverley Edwards Self referrals welcome.
Provides counselling for children ages 6 and over, adolescents, adults and seniors.
Phone for an intake appointment. 403-485-3356
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Vulcan Community Health Centre
Al-Anon Family Group—meetings as needed. Contact Betty W. at 403-652-8285 for information.
Calgary’s Child Magazine always has some great articles and fun activity ideas.
https://www.calgaryschild.com/
Read about the survey results from The Covid-19 Parent Stress and Resilience Survey was assembled to learn about the experiences of parents and families in the Lethbridge area as they respond to the ongoing realities of Covid-19. This survey is a follow-up to the initial Covid-19 Isolation Parent Survey Building Brains Together conducted in the spring of 2020. The data from this survey is being used to make recommendations regarding supports and services during the ongoing pandemic and in future crisis situations. Although the data was collected in Lethbridge, there are likely similar concerns in your communities.
Tips for the Month
December can be a cold, busy month – but making time to move your body is KEY to combating stress and being at your best. We invite you to take our annual 12 Days of Fitmas Challenge – where every day from December 1st to 12th we will provide an activity that contributes to your overall health and wellness (like moving more, reducing screen time, and drinking more water). It’s that simple. You’ll see how a little effort can go a long way into helping you move a bit more each day. #EverythingGetsBetter #StayActiveStayHealthy #12DaysOfFitmas
THE VULCAN PALLIATIVE CARE COMMITTEE
Will be accepting donations to decorate for The TREE of HOPE
Your $10 donation can be made at the Vulcan Hospital front desk in memory of your loved one that has passed away. A decoration with your loved one’s name will be added to the tree. All money raised stays in our county and is used to assist families with palliative needs.
Don’t forget about other local charities on Giving Tuesday:
Rainbow Literacy and Learning Society
Vulcan County Health and Wellness Foundation
Kidsport – Town of Vulcan Recreation
Vulcan Regional Food Bank Society
Rowan House Emergency Shelter
Vulcan Lions Club Recreation Fund
Vulcan Healthcare Auxillary
Vulcan Daycare Society
Vulcan and District Historical Society
Local Churches who do amazing charitable work all year.
A little laugh for the Day:
-I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.
-Yesterday I ate a clock. It was very time consuming. Especially when I went back for seconds.
– My doctor just informed me that I have color-blindness. It came out of the purple.
-I was selling my dirtbike and the buyer asked, “How low can you go?” I replied, “Well not less than 2kmph or you will tip over!”
-I asked my 91-year-old father, “Dad, what were your good old days?” His thoughtful reply: “When I wasn’t good, and I wasn’t old.”
-A woman in labour suddenly shouted, “Shouldn’t! Wouldn’t! Couldn’t! Didn’t! Can’t!” “Don’t worry,” said the doctor. “Those are just contractions.”
-There is a new movie coming out called “Constipation.”
-Really?
It is waiting to be released.
-What do you call a parade of rabbits hopping backwards?
A receding hare-line.
There are traditions and festivals all over the world in the wintertime which are centered around lighting up the darkness – local firework, electric light, candle procession and lantern festivals, and (of course) Hanukah, Diwali and Christmas, to name only a few. Embrace the season of light this year and make the most of putting up your lights and decorations if it brings you joy, or just walk or drive around in the evening to enjoy the lights others have put into their displays. Just like spring and summer when people covered windows and sidewalks with encouraging messages, let the light bring some cheer during a difficult year. At home use some of the candles sitting in drawers, make mood lighting during dinner, or bundle up to enjoy a backyard fire pit time.
“It came without ribbons! It came without tags!
It came without packages, boxes, or bags!”
He puzzled and puzzed till his puzzler was sore.
Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before.
Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store.
Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more!”
So, this Christmas let’s show that Grinch! Let’s light up the town!
Regardless of where you live, anywhere in the world. Put up some lights. If you’re in an apartment light up your balcony, if you own a business light it up. If you’re up the meadow on a farm light up the barn. Decorate your house, yard, whatever you have! Put them up early and leave them up later. We can go for a walk or a drive after dinner and see the bright lights of Christmas!”
Attached Posters
Pillowslip Stories – Make your own Workshop – In person or via zoom Nov. 5. Rainbow Literacy will supply the materials and you create an interactive play experience to go with a story.
Nov. 5 – Make Your Own Story in a Bag – Pillowslip Stories
Nov. 4-25 -Curiosity Kids – Vulcan Playgroup Wednesday’s
Nov. 16 – Literacy and Parenting Skills, Monday’s
Literacy and Parenting Skills (LAPS) – Monday’s 6:30-7:30 FCSS Office starts Nov. 16th. Register with Rainbow Literacy at 403-485-3107
Thursday’s – Mentorship Program
Mentorship – Thursday’s 3:30-5pm Youth Centre Register with Rainbow Literacy 403-485-3107
The Great Pumpkin Walk – Champion Nov. 1
On Monday’s they will be in Milo! Beginning November 9, they will be running a Little Carpenters program for 3-6 year old’s at the Milo Library. Registration is required, please call 1-877-652-8633 to register, spaces will be limited and health and safety protocols will be in place.
Little Carpenters – Milo Mondays in November ages 3-6 years
Family Literacy Programs Fall 2020
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Mealtime Struggles and Feeding Your Baby. Courses online. Most parents have many questions about difficulties with babies and small children around food. Learn a few new skills to help ease struggles.
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SABC Drive Through Pumpkin
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Play Infographic – Think Play is not that important? – Think again.
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Nov. 16 – Community Connection Cafe – An opportunity to learn something and then discuss and visit.
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Nov. 18 – Paint Day and Elder Abuse Information session.
Step Up Parent Support Group – Nov 26 from 1-2pm Vulcan Youth Centre Register at 403-652-0566
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New 2 U Skates
For those of you who have children in the early years, there are many things available to support you:
-The Greater Foothills Family Centre is doing the play program this year at the Lodge Hall in Vulcan on Wednesdays. You must register even if you can only come once. Call to register at 1(877) 652-8633. This is a great opportunity to connect with other families and get out of the house for a bit.
-Rainbow Literacy has Time for Rhymes in Vulcan and Carmangay on Friday’s, Champion on Thursday’s and Milo via Zoom on Wednesday’s. Learn some rhymes and stories that are not only important in building language skills in child development but they can help you as a parent when establishing routines and teaching appropriate behaviour. The best part is that it is fun.
–Inside Out – Your Child’s Social-Emotional Development
A Learning Series for Parents and Caregivers Wednesdays beginning November 4th at 7pm via Zoom
Each week will feature a different age group November 4 0-3 months
November 18 3-9 months November 25 9-15 months
To register for one or more of these sessions, please call 1-877-652-8633
–Triple P Parenting – Offered through Zoom by the Greater Foothills Family Centre
– The Power of Positive Parenting: learn about reasonable expectations, assertive discipline, positive learning environments and looking after yourself as a parent. November 16, 2020 7:00 – 8:30 pm
-Raising Competent, Confident Children: learn how to help your child express their feelings appropriately. November 23, 2020 7 – 8:30 pm
-Raising Resilient Children: learn about emotional resilience in children and six important life skills that help children deal effectively with life’s challenges and thrive. November 30, 2020 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Learn and Play – Tiny Two’s at the Greater Foothills Family Centre in High River 1-877-652-8633
Other Activities
-Carmangay After School Program – Tuesdays right after school – 6:30. Call the Carmangay Library for details. Located at the Curling Rink.
–Snowflake Festival– Either the First Friday or Saturday of December. Pictures with Santa (maybe with a green screen) and some family activities.
Recreation
Town of Vulcan Recreation programs at the CRC. Must register at www.townofvulcan/recreation (See attached posters)
Youth Sport Ball – Tuesdays’s 4-5:30 age 6-12
Strength and Conditioning – Friday’s 4:30-5:30 Ages 12+
Ball Hockey – Wednesday’s 4-5:30
Walking – Mon + Thurs 4-5:30pm, Fri. 3-4pm 18+
Basketball – Wed 8-9:30pm 14+
Volleyball and Badminton – Tues. 8-9:30 14+
Karate Monday’s and Thursdays at the CRC ages 8+ 7:30-9:00pm
https://www.vulcanyogaandwellness.com/
Milo – Dance Fit – Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 5, Yoga Friday’s at 10am
Looking to join a curling league this year? Please contact the league organizers in Vulcan.
Doubles (Monday nights) contact Rick at (403) 485-6766
Mixed (Tuesday nights) contact Linda at (587) 436-7028
Mens (Wednesday nights) contact Troy at (403) 495-8699
Ladies (Thursday nights) contact Katrina at (403) 485-5897
Sturling (Afternoons) contact Ron at (403) 485-2118
or contact John Cumiford at (403) 485-2214
Remembrance Day
Champion
Vulcan – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #21, Vulcan will be having a scaled down tribute to the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom and the men and women who still serve to protect that freedom. On November 11th beginning at 11 AM, the ceremony will take place in the parking lot of the Legion.
Following the ceremony, lunch will be provided in the Legion Hall. In keeping with Alberta Health protocols seating is limited to 50 people. (as per current restrictions for our area) There will be two seatings:
In order to attend either one of the seatings, you must have a ticket. Tickets are available starting Friday October 30th at the Legion. There is no charge for the tickets; but you must have one to attend the lunch. No exceptions. Only fifty tickets will be available for each seating.
Help is out there
-It’s freezing out ! If you need a warm jacket head to Quarks in Vulcan and see if we have one in your size . If not let us know your size and we will find you one . Open until 5 . Sat 11-4 Free jackets for those in need of a warm jacket.
-Frozen Meals are still available for anyone who is isolated, struggling or been affected by Covid-19. If you know someone who would benefit from some pre-made meals call the Vulcan Food Bank for Stone Soup Meals at 403-485-2192. Reach out to someone with some meals today.
Christmas is only 56 days away!
-Kinettes Christmas Market has been cancelled. They plan on being back next year.
-Arrowwood Library Shop Local Market
-Christmas Market at SABC:
Dec 4-5th Friday 11am-8pm, Saturday 10am-4pm
$2 at the door (kids under 10 free), Come kick off your Christmas shopping at SABC – Enjoy a Festive Coffee, Pick up some gifts for your Christmas list and be sure to plan to check off some of your own wish list! Vendor list to be updated as confirmed. Vendor’s welcome to apply
Getting a COVID-19 test in Vulcan
You can call the Vulcan Hospital if you need a COVID-19 test and you are symptomatic. They do testing daily at 11:30 in the ambulance bay but you must call 403-485-3333 for an appointment time. If you would like an asymptomatic test, you must call 811.
Flu Shots look Different this Year
-Influenza Immunizations will be available at many Pharmacies for Adults and Children 5 years old and up. You must call to book an appointment.
-Public Health will provide Influenza Immunization for families of children under 5. Appointments can be booked by calling the Vulcan Health Unit at 403-485-2284, calling 811 or booking online at https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/influenza/influenza.aspx
-Physicians will offer vaccines to all Albertans 9 years of age and older. Some physicians may be offering vaccines to children 6 months up to and including 8 years of age as well, please check with your physician’s office
–Milo – Public Health will do a clinic on Nov. 17 in Milo by appointment only. Call 403-485-2285 to make your appointment.
-Arrowwood Pharmacy has Flu shots available Monday-Friday 9-5 and Saturdays 9-2 Call for an appointment. 403-534-3333
Employment Opportunities
Need assistance with your Career and Employment Goals? A Career Coach is available at NO COST In Person – Tuesdays at the Vulcan Municipal Library Appointment is Required. Virtual/Phone appointments available. 1-844-601-2660 www.mcgcareers.com
Vulcan and Region Family and Community Support Services:
Temporary Part-time Receptionist/ Office Assistant
Start Date November 4, 2020 until January 15, 2020. End date may change based on staff leave.
24 hours a week. $17.00 – $19.00/ hour based on qualifications. Responsibilities include answering calls and greeting visitors, organizing volunteers, making service referrals, write and edit documents, verify invoices and other general administrative task. Minimum 2 years of office experience. • MS Office skills. • Attention to detail. • Confidential and professionalism a must. • Clean, current, Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check. View the full job description at www.vulcanandregionfcss.com Email: [email protected]
Youth Program Manager 30-37.5 hours/week. Evenings and weekend work will be required. Post-secondary degree/diploma in education, social work, or related field. Minimum 5 years’ experience working directly with children and youth ages 8-18. Supervise youth, volunteers and staff at the Youth Centre (YC). Lead the development and implementation of programs, services, activities and events in Vulcan and other communities in Vulcan County. Act as a resource and advocate for participating youth. Provide a clean Criminal Record Check Intervention Check and possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. View the full job description at www.vulcanandregionfcss.com Email: [email protected]
Casual Relief Worker Position to cover Home Support, and Youth Centre duties. www.vulcanandregionfcss.com Contact Joan at 403-485-2192
Volker Stevin is hiring snow plough drivers [email protected] or call 403-485-1888
Vulcan Daycare Society is hiring Early Childhood Educators
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Canada Post – Postmaster in Champion indeed.ca
– Post Office Assistant in Blackie
County Central High School – Learning Commons Facilitator https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/
Carol Seaman’s Rise and Shine– Support Staff for Person’s with Developmental Disabilities 403-485-0609
Inclusion Foothills
Respite Care Provider, Behavioral Assistant, Community Assistant, Developmental Assistant, Job Coachin Vulcan County **Inclusion Foothills serves as a referral agency only to assist in introducing individuals and/or families and care providers. www.inclusionfoothills.org
Volunteer Opportunities
Wheat Country Special Needs Society ( A Not-for-Profit Society) is looking for Board Members. The Society is a vital part of the fabric of this community, providing services to individuals with Developmental Disabilities for over 30 years. The Society offers the full spectrum of service including Vocational, Residential and Community Access services. The Board member would be responsible to attend monthly meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm. Meetings run about 2 hours. Some committee work is involved. If interested, please contact Linda Schierman at 403-485-4733.
Learning Opportunities
Online Conference with lots of great sessions for Parents on many interesting topics https://instituteofchildpsychologyconference.com/
| Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.
-Oprah Winfrey |
Social Connection
Excerpt from … Borrowing a Cup of Sugar from a Neighbour Benefits Everyone ..by Katherine Martinko at treehugger.com
Even though it is easier and cheaper than ever to find what we need without borrowing, BORROW WE MUST. It’s a habit that builds community, fosters connection, counteracts loneliness and incidentally, saves planetary resources.
Borrowing is also good for your soul, especially when you ask a neighbor for something. It creates an easy opener for conversation, an opportunity for connection, a chance for someone to demonstrate generosity – and you get a task done more easily. Borrowing, in fact, has little to do with saving money. It’s more about creating a culture of sharing, of investing in the people who live around us, which in turn creates a safer and more cohesive community. It increases the amount of social capital, or our level of connection to others.
Lazarovic writes, “The more people you feel comfortable asking to borrow sugar, the more likely you are to get the things you want and need out of life. In these increasingly unequal times, what many people lack is social capital.”
I’ve experienced this in my own life. I grew up on a small lake in rural Ontario, surrounded by seasonal neighbors who, over the years, enriched my life in more ways than I can count. We got many a cup of sugar (and eggs and butter) from our closest neighbor, who received a flow of baked goods in return.
But it didn’t stop there. Books, clothes, musical instruments, boats, bicycles, summer jobs, weekends in the city, even my career as a writer can all be traced back to connections made with those neighbors. Only now can I fully appreciate how my parents’ friendliness, openness, and willingness to loan and borrow freely helped build up that social capital, putting us kids at an advantage.
It shouldn’t feel like a chore because these mini connections make us happier. Humans are social creatures, whether we want to admit it or not, and science shows that even small talk boosts our moods. So, the next time you’re craving cookies warm from the oven and are short on sugar, ask a neighbour instead of racing to the store. Then share the cookies with your new friend! It’s a win-win situation.
Make today the day you help yourself. Give, Share, Support & Do acts of service and kindness for others. Research shows that compassion and volunteering has huge health benefits and create a sense of connection and purpose.
Take care of oneself. Stress is linked to high self-focus and therefore a lower sense of connection. If you are happy from within, you are also more likely to feel connected.
Ask for Help. Research shows that people are willing to help us but if we don’t ask, they assume we don’t need help.
Join a class. It might have to be virtual or in a big space with a small number of people, but you are never too old to learn something new. Join a fitness class is a way of helping you physically but it also helps with your mental wellbeing.
Reach out to those around you today!
The Dangers of LOW Social Connection
* Worse for health than smoking, high blood pressure or obesity
* Higher inflammation at the cellular level
* Higher anxiety and depression
* Slower recovery from disease
* Increased antisocial behavior and violence
* Suicide
The Benefits of HIGH Social Connections
* 50% increased chance of longevity
* Lower rates of anxiety and depression
* Higher self-esteem and empathy
* Better emotion regulation skills
* Social connectivity creates a positive feedback loop of social, emotional, and physical well being
Virtually everyone experiences loneliness from time to time. Social Connection is the best way to stem the feeling of loneliness.
Social Connection is one of the 4 pillars of cancer prevention.
Local Resources
Beverley Edwards– Vulcan Community Health Centre
Self referrals welcome. Provides counselling for children ages 6 and over, adolescents, adults and seniors. Phone for an intake appointment. 403-485-3356 FREE
Access to Psychologist and Child Psychiatric Services are available through the Vulcan Medical Clinic 403-485-2216 and the Arrowwood Medical Clinic 587-652-5999.
Rowan House Emergency Shelter Outreach can provide free counselling and will come to Vulcan. 24 hour crisis line 403-652-3311
MUMS–Postpartum Peer Support 403-827-6245
Teen and Young Adult Clinic– Tues 2-6pm walk-in PCN Office 103, 303 -9 Ave SW High River Sexual Health can also docounselling 403-652-1654
Vulcan Lionettes Community Connection (Welcome Wagon) –will deliver a welcome bag to anyone new in town. Call Marg at 403-485-2426 or Joyce at 403-485-6802 to arrange a pick-up or to let them know about someone new to our community.
Wild Rose Community Connections is reaching out
www.wildrosecommunityconnections.com Caring Connections Program
Contact us at403 437-4984 Monday – Friday 10:00 – 5:00 or by email at [email protected]
Caring Connections is an Emotional Safe Spot for anyone feeling disconnected, alone or just need to chat. We hope we can make your day a little bit brighter and help connect you to other resources. We want to hear from you so that we can be here for you!
What can you expect from “Caring Connections”
–Individuals – Check in and have a conversation about how things are going. We can start with a “How’s Your 5”check in: How is your Work, Love, Play, Sleep and Eat going? Then we can go from there and have daily or weekly check ins and chats if you want to continue the conversations.
-Seniors– We can have your groceries delivered to you. We would love to hear your experiences & wisdom and share them on our website.
–Families –Parenting is a daily adventure complete with daily challenges. We all need a little help every now and then. We can help get more smiles from the kids! Nobody’s Perfect-1:1 Parent Support and Groups for parents with children 0 -5 years. Smarter Parenting– Support and strategies for parents of children 3 -18 years to create more harmony in your home.
Service Canada – Support for Canadians, Youth, Businesses and Seniors
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Lori Gair
Community Liaison
Vulcan and Region Family and Community Support Services
Phone: 403-485-2192 ext. 103
Email: [email protected]
Raising a Resilient Child – Workshop with Dr. Robbin Gibb on Brain Development and the Importance of Play. Oct. 13 9-3:30 Lunch Included.
Art and Story Time – Vulcan Lodge Hall for parents with small children. Wednesday’s at 10am. Registration required at 1 877 652 8633
Carmangay Halloween Parade Oct. 31 2pm
Milo Calendar of Events
Family Literacy Programs Fall 2020
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Circle of Security Parenting Program
Family Centre Programs October 2020
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First Nations Health Consortium Newsletter
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Mealtime Struggles and Feeding Your Baby
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Other Activities
Milo Fall Spooktacular – Oct. 17 Milo Lions Park 1-3pm
Pickleball – this Saturday morning, north side of the Legion @ 11:00 am! Let’s hope for great weather, last week outside! Please bring your own chair, water and wear appropriate footwear! Last chance for outdoor pickleball for this season! Come and give it a go!
All of Rainbow Literacy and Learning Society’s programs require registration prior to attending an event. Please call 403-485-3107 to register or email [email protected]
| Program | Dates | Time | Outdoor/Online Venue | Indoor Venue |
| Time for Rhymes (Vulcan) | Every Friday starting October 16, 2020 | 10:00 am-11:30 am | Allen Subdivision Park | The community room in the new wing of the hospital (approx. the end of October) |
| Time for Rhymes (Carmangay) | Every Friday starting October 16, 2020 | 10:00 am-11:30 am | Carmangay Library Park | Carmangay Curling Rink |
| Time for Rhymes (Milo) | Every Wednesday starting October 14, 2020 | 9:30 am-11:00 am | Online (Zoom) | Milo Library (starting in approx. January) |
| Time for Rhymes (Champion) | Every Thursday starting October 15, 2020 | 10:00 am -11:30 am | Champion Hall Park | Champion Hall |
| Pillowslip Stories | November 5, 2020 | 6:30 pm-8:00 pm | N/A | Vulcan Legion Branch 21 |
| Animal Tales | October 16 to December 18 | 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | N/A | Porthos Pet Supplies |
| Mentorship | October 16 | 3:30 pm-5:00 pm | N/A | Get-away Youth Centre (FCSS) |
| Alphabet Soup | Every Tuesday | 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Online (Zoom) | N/A
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Getting a COVID-19 test in Vulcan
You can call the Vulcan Hospital if you need a COVID-19 test and you are symptomatic. They do testing daily at 11:30 in the ambulance bay but you must call 403-485-3333 for an appointment time. If you would like an asymptomatic test, you must call 811.
Flu Shots look Different this Year Starting October 19
-Influenza Immunizations will be available at many Pharmacies for Adults and Children 5 years old and up. You must call to book an appointment.
-Public Health will provideInfluenza Immunization for families of children under 5. Appointments can be booked after Oct.13 by calling the Vulcan Health Unit at 403-485-2284, calling 811 or booking online at https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/influenza/influenza.aspx
(Do not book until Oct. 13)
-Physicians will offer vaccines toall Albertans 9 years of age and older. Some physicians may be offering vaccines to children 6 months up to and including 8 years of age as well, please check with your physician’s office
–Milo and Lomond – As there are no pharmacies in these communities, Public Health will do clinics on Oct. 20 in Lomond and Nov. 17 in Milo by appointment only. Call 403-485-2285 to make your appointment.
Employment Opportunities
Vulcan and Region Family and Community Support Services:
Youth Worker –Full time to manage the Youth Centre and provide outreach programming Contact Joan at 403-485-2192
Relief Worker– Casual position to cover home support, reception and youth centre duties. http://www.vulcanandregionfcss.com/
Vulcan Regional Victims Services Society –Full time Program Manager – Recruits, manages and trains volunteers, provides court support, manages government reporting, works closely with RCMP and covers on-call phone. Details www.vrvss.com Deadline to apply Oct. 13, 2020 [email protected]
Carol Seaman’s Rise and Shine– Support Staff for Person’s with Developmental Disabilities 403-485-0609
Inclusion Foothills
Respite Care Provider, Behavioral Assistant, Community Assistant, Developmental Assistant, Job Coachin Vulcan County **Inclusion Foothills serves as a referral agency only to assist in introducing individuals and/or families and care providers. www.inclusionfoothills.org
Indeed.com
Pork Production Technician – Premium Farms
Parts Person – Arman Equipment Sales
Unit Clerk – AHS Vulcan
Child Care Worker – Vulcan Daycare
Food Services Supervisor – A&W
Farm Labor/Sheep Manager – Nolan Farms
Health Care Aide – Extendicare
AHS – Cook Vulcan
Interview Skills – Tuesday October 20th – 1:00pm-3:30pm @ Vulcan Municipal Library – MCG Careers
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NEW – Resume Scanners? The Who, What, Where, Why & How: Friday October 30th – 9:00am-11:30am VIRTUAL ONLY – via Zoom platform
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To ensure everyone’s safety, proper PPE is available and protocols are in place registration is required.
Keep Calm and Job Search on: Wednesday October 28th – 10:30am-1:00pm @ High River Public Library
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Volunteer Opportunities
Wheat Country Special Needs Society ( A Not-for-Profit Society) is looking for Board Members. The Society is a vital part of the fabric of this community, providing services to individuals with Developmental Disabilities for over 30 years. The Society offers the full spectrum of service including Vocational, Residential and Community Access services. The Board member would be responsible to attend monthly meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm. Meetings run about 2 hours. Some committee work is involved. If interested, please contact Linda Schierman at 403-485-4733.
Vulcan and Region Family and Community Support Services and the Vulcan Regional Food Bank Society are seeking new Board Members. Meeting are 10 times per year for FCSS and 4 times per year for the Food Bank. Contact Joan at 403-485-2192.
Learning Opportunities
Online Conference with lots of great sessions for Parents on many interesting topics https://instituteofchildpsychologyconference.com/
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Institute of Child Psychology 2020 Conference – Children’s Mental Health Conference 2020 was founded to educate parents and professionals on issues pertaining to children’s mental health and to promote the psychological and emotional well-being of children and adolescents.. Our mission is to empower caregivers (i.e., parents, teachers, therapists, social workers, psychologists) by giving them pertinent insights, skills and tools necessary to help children thrive. |
Local Food and Delivery
-Prairie Perfection Catering is available for small and large events. BBQ Dinner takeout from the Milo Curling Rink by pre-order. 403-485-8461 or email [email protected]
-You can order meals from Southern Alberta Bible Camp www.sabc.ca/daves-meals/
-Stone Soup Meals are still available, frozen meals for anyone isolated or for frontline staff and first responders. Nominate someone today, they can be delivered from the Vulcan Regional Food Bank.
-Meals in Minutes delivers meals anywhere in the County. [email protected]
-Local Fresh Garden Veggies call Geri Budd to order Cell: 403.485.0873
Resources
Mental Health & Wellness October 10 is World Mental Health Day
Beverley Edwards – Vulcan Community Health Centre
Self referrals welcome. Provides counselling for children ages 6 and over, adolescents, adults and seniors. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Phone for an intake appointment. 403-485-3356 FREE
Access to Psychologist and Child Psychiatric Services are available through the Vulcan Medical Clinic 403-485-2216 and the Arrowwood Medical Clinic 587-652-5999.
Rowan House Emergency Shelter Outreach can provide free counselling and will come to Vulcan. 24 hour crisis line 403-652-3311
MUMS – Postpartum Peer Support 403-827-6245
Teen and Young Adult Clinic – Tues 2-6pm walk-in PCN Office 103, 303 -9 Ave SW High River Sexual Health can also do counselling 403-652-1654
Thanksgiving is about more than giving thanks one day of the year!
Giving Thanks in your life can bring you greater health by making a choice to practice gratitude every day. A growing body of research across multiple fields, shows us that you can create happiness in your life by practicing gratitude. Even when terrible things happen that are out of your control, if you make an effort to think of things that are still good, it will help you get through each day for the better. Even small things like, “I am glad my hands still work to write,” or “I’m thankful for food delivery.” Many people have created a practice through a gratitude journal, through habits like counting gratitude’s instead of sheep, either when you wake up or before you go to sleep, by writing gratitude letters to others, through prayer or giving thanks together at the table. Practicing gratitude can take time but research shows it can lead to lower levels of depression and even produces changes in our brain. Give it time, savour little things and enjoy what feeds your soul and you might just see an increased sense of connectedness, enhanced satisfaction with daily life, optimism, and reduced anxiety.
Vulcan Lionettes Community Connection (Welcome Wagon) – will deliver a welcome bag to anyone new in town. Call Marg at 403-485-2426 or Joyce at 403-485-6802 to arrange a pick-up or to let them know about someone new to our community.
Wild Rose Community Connections is reaching out
www.wildrosecommunityconnections.com Caring Connections Program
Contact us at 403 437-4984 Monday – Friday 10:00 – 5:00 or by email at [email protected]
Caring Connections is an Emotional Safe Spot for anyone feeling disconnected, alone or just need to chat. We hope we can make your day a little bit brighter and help connect you to other resources. We want to hear from you so that we can be here for you!
What can you expect from “Caring Connections”
–Individuals – Check in and have a conversation about how things are going. We can start with a “How’s Your 5” check in: How is your Work, Love, Play, Sleep and Eat going? Then we can go from there and have daily or weekly check ins and chats if you want to continue the conversations.
-Seniors – We have a real soft spot for supporting our seniors in our community. Join our “Soup for the Soul” club and have a volunteer come for a visit and leave you with some Soup and a Bun (and some other goodies) to enjoy later. We can also have your groceries delivered to you. We would love to hear your experiences & wisdom and share them on our website.
–Youth – LUNCH in a CRUNCH Text 403 813-9819 and type in LUNCH. We will connect with you and let you know where to pick up your free lunch. Available all summer long!
–Families – Parenting is a daily adventure complete with daily challenges. We all need a little help every now and then. We can help get more smiles from the kids! Nobody’s Perfect -1:1 Parent Support and Groups for parents with children 0 -5 years. Smarter Parenting – Support and strategies for parents of children 3 -18 years to create more harmony in your home.
We know that early experiences, relationships, and environments matter. The latest science shows us just how much: We now know more clearly than ever how the conditions and environments in which young children develop affect lifelong health as well as brain architecture and early learning. Poor nutrition, exposure to pollutants, and high levels of family stress associated with poverty, racism, and other forms of economic or social marginalization can all have disruptive effects on the brain and immune, metabolic, and cardiovascular systems. Excessive inflammation in these systems can lead to adult health impairments like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, asthma, and even depression and dementia. We also know that these conditions and the resulting health problems are experienced disproportionately by families of color. The COVID-19 pandemic has made this even more obvious.
We believe the time has arrived for a mindset shift for the early childhood field as part of a broader movement for social change. The brain is indeed connected to the rest of the body—and early childhood policy in the 21st-century must focus on the overwhelming evidence that early experiences affect the foundations of both educational achievement and lifelong physical and mental health.
Lori Gair
Community Liaison
Vulcan and Region Family and Community Support Services
Phone: 403-485-2192 ext. 103
Email: [email protected]
The municipal councils for Vulcan County and the Village of Arrowwood have given First Reading to the enacting bylaws for their Intermunicipal Development Plan. Vulcan County Council addressed this item in August followed by the Village Council in September.
The plan sets out a collaborative development strategy. While public consultation was sought in the development and negotiation phase of this draft plan, there is a legislated requirement for each council to undertake an advertised Public Hearing prior to considering Second and Third Reading of their enacting bylaws to finalize it.
Public Hearing at Vulcan County for Bylaw 2020-021 will occur on October 7, 2020, at 11:15 AM in the Vulcan County Council Chambers. It received First Reading on August 19, 2020.
Public Hearing at Village of Arrowwood for Bylaw 477 will occur on October 13, 2020, at 6:00 PM in the Village Office. It received First Reading on September 8, 2020.
Participation in Public Hearings at Vulcan County Council is explained HERE. Similarly, participation in Public Hearings at the Village of Arrowwood can be requested by contacting the Chief Administrative Officer.
This document covers a number of planning matters, including transportation and community growth initiatives, among others. Concerns were raised during initial public consultation regarding the Confined Feeding Operation (CFO) exclusion zone, building upon the planning framework already established by Vulcan County’s Municipal Development Plan of 2012. As a result of this consultation, section 2.5.3 (on page 10) was added, making the future potential to amend these exclusion zones clear. Ultimately, jurisdiction over CFOs rests with the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) and their standards regarding size, scale and environmental impact. While the NRCB will consider planning input from municipalities, it will give more weight to plans formally adhered to after a public hearing and bylaw process rather than less-formalized responses that are reactionary toward specific applications. The NRCB deliberates upon and decides each CFO application that comes before it, as well as standards of development that will mitigate environmental impact.
The final draft of the Intermunicipal Development Plan can be downloaded, HERE, as well as viewed below.
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