Hello everyone, I hope you are staying warm as winter sets in and Happy Halloween. Please share anything in this email with your friends, family or clients.
Events
Nov. 3 – Concert in Milo – Over the Moon (See attached poster)
Nov. 3 – The Man Van is in Vulcan at the Arena /Kinsmen Room from 1-4pm. (Baseline PSA Prostate checks) getchecked.ca
Nov. 4 – Ag Appreciation Night featuring speaker Chris Koch and musician Lindsay Butler (See attached poster)
Nov. 4 – Carmangay Lions Turkey Supper (See attached poster)
Nov. 5 – Champion Fire Department Fundraising Dinner and Auction (See attached poster)
Nov. 10 – Milo Remembrance Day Service – Milo School 10:30am
Nov. 6 – Turkey Takeaway Dinner – Tickets sold in advance Call Shirley at 403 485 2973 to book your meal or call Vulcan United Church 403 485 2047 on Mondays or Wednesdays.
Leave a message if necessary.
Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day Services – Vulcan CRC 10:45 am
Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day Services – Champion Legion 10:45 am
Nov. 26 – Arrowwood Christmas Gala (See attached poster)
Dec. 3 – Milo Lions Pancake Supper and Turkey Bingo
Activities, Groups and Supports for Adults and Teens
-Counselling in Lomond, In person, Free, Confidential – Monday’s Mornings. Appointments required. (See attached poster)
-Teen Talk – Could your teen use some extra support? Are they struggling with something now or in the past? Group sessions will address the needs of the teens that attend. Tuesday 3:45pm. (See attached poster)
-Connection Café – A chance to get out of the house and connect with others over topics that bring people together. All ages welcome. Tuesdays 1:30pm (See attached poster)
-Evening Group for Adults – Group support for adults in Vulcan Tuesdays at 6pm (See attached poster).
-Lunch & Learn – Learn How to Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams (See attached posters)
Nov. 3 – Carmangay Seniors Centre
Nov. 9 – Milo Seniors Centre
-Crafters Afternoon – Thursdays 1-4pm – Milo Seniors Centre
-Introduction to the Blackfoot Language (See attached poster)
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-Adult Literacy – Register with Rainbow Literacy (See attached poster titled Nov.-Dec. Newsletter)
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Conversation Café – Vulcan Sundays at 7pm, Carmangay Sundays at 2pm, Lomond Tuesdays at 7pm, Arrowwood Wednesdays at 7pm
English Language Learning (ELL) – Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1pm
Computer Basics – Milo Library Wednesdays 10:30am, Carmangay Tuesdays at 10am
Financial Skills for Success – Wednesdays at 7pm
Life Skills for Success – Wednesdays at 8pm
Tech Talk – Thursdays at 1pm
Online Safety – Nov. 9 and Dec. 7 at 9:30am
Get-A-Way Youth Centre – Drop-In Tuesday and Wednesday 3:30-6pm for 10-18 year old’s. Friday 12:30-6pm and Teen Night for age 13-18 Wednesdays from 6:30-9 at 105A 3rd Ave. S. Vulcan. 403-485-6033. Ping-pong, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, video games, crafts and music!
Vulcan Legion – Drop-In Pool 3pm. $5/person.
Recreation Activities
Community Basketball – Wednesdays Vulcan VPE 8-9:30pm 14+ Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Volleyball – Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm – Vulcan VPE. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Community Pickleball – Wednesdays 6-8pm and Friday 2-4pm Vulcan VPE. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Youth Night – Wednesdays 5-6pm at VPE for 7-15 years olds. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Adult Shinny – Wednesdays Vulcan Arena 8:45-10pm. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Youth Shinny – Tuesdays 3:30-4:45 Vulcan Arena. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Badminton – Tuesdays 6-7:30pm at Vulcan VPE. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Community Walking – Monday and Wednesday 10-11am and Friday 1-2pm. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Family Basketball – Sundays 3pm Vulcan CRC. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Adult and Tot Skate – Wednesdays 12-1pm Vulcan Arena. Register at townofvulcan.ca/recreation
Yoga – Carmangay Tuesdays 7-8pm
Yoga – Vulcan Yoga and Wellness, Tuesday and Wednesday Classes https://www.vulcanyogaandwellness.com/
Curling – Vulcan – Doubles, Mixed, Mens, Ladies, Sturling
Curling Milo (See attached poster)
Family Activities
Bedtime Stories – Tuesdays on Zoom, Free. 6-6:30 for 2-5yr olds., 6:30-7 for 6-8 yr olds, 7-7:30 for 9-12 yr olds. Register with Rainbow Literacy at 403-485-3107 (See attached poster)
Rainbow Literacy Family Programs (See attached poster titled Nov-Dec Newsletter) for details. Register at 403-485-3107
Time for Rhymes – Vulcan Fridays at 10:30am, Milo Wednesdays at 10:30am, Champion Tuesdays at 10:30am
Book Clubs – Vulcan Tuesdays – Gr. ½ 3:45pm, Gr. ¾ 4:45pm, Gr. 5/6 5:45pm, Gr. 7-12 7pm
Book Club – Mossleigh Thursdays at 6:30pm
Mentorship – Tuesdays 3:45pm
Literacy Through Art – Fridays at 12:45
Roving Gym – Milo Thursdays at 8:30am for preschoolers and parents at the school gym.
Curiosity Kids – Mondays Milo Library 10:30am. Register with GFFC at 403-652-8633 (See attached poster titled Family Programs November Greater Foothills)
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GLOW Program- Powerful Program for Girls- November 5th from 9-4p. Please call 403-652-8633 to register.
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Christmas Markets
Nov. 12 – Lomond Christmas Market
Nov. 12 Carmangay – Gift and Craft Sale 10-3pm
Nov. 18 & 19 – Champion Christmas Market Community Hall from 18th- 4-8pm, 19th – 9am-3pm
Nov. 26 – Milo Christmas Market and Concession 10-4
Nov. 27 – Kinettes 26th Annual Christmas Market – Vulcan CRC 10am-4pm, Youth Entrepreneur Market 11-4 in the Small Gym at the High School at the same time.
Dec. 3 – SABC Christmas Market 10am-7pm
Dec. 17 – Vulcan Legion
Dec. 21 – Lomond School Last Minute Market 3-7pm
Employment Opportunities
-Rocky Mountain Renovations. We work hard to maintain our reputation for exceptional quality and attention to detail. We are looking for a renovation carpenter with a strong work ethic who takes pride in their work. If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out at (403) 393 8303.
-Executive Director – Vulcan FCSS and Food Bank https://vulcanandregionfcss.com/executive-director-employment-opportunity/
-Casual Community Support Worker – Carol Seaman Rise and Shine Services. Call 403-485-0609 or email csrs@telus.net
Temporary Education Assistant – Lomond School
CAO – Villageofchampion.ca
Found on Indeed.ca
RCMP Detachment Guard – Commissionaires Parts Person – Agricultural – Brandt John Deere
Shipper/Receiver – Agricultural – Brandt John Deere
Territory Manager – Brandt John Deere
Home Support Worker – Vulcan and Region FCSS
Sheep Manager – Yetwood Farms Ltd.
Health Care Aide – Plan A KWLONAB
Hotel managing supervisor – Vulcan Country Inn
Location Assistant – Richardson International
Sales Supervisor – Big Sky Beer and Wine
Environmental II – AHS
Dietary Aide – Extendicare
Cook – Extendicare
Cashier – Petro
Residential Support Staff – Wheat Country Special Needs Society
Commercial Tire Technician – Fountain Tire
Found on Workopolis.com
Shop Foreman – Brandt John Deere
Turf Service Technician – Shop – Brandt John Deere
Service Technician –Heavy Equipment – Brandt John Deere
Customer Service Associate – Western Financial Group
Health Care Aide – AHS
Village of Champion- CAO
Found on LinkedIn.com
Wind Turbine Technician – Carmangay – Vestas
Seasonal Operations Support, Seasonal Agronomy Assistant – Nutrien Milo
Registered Nurse, Licenced Practical Nurse – Extendicare – Vulcan
Organization in Need of Volunteers:
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. Please phone Mary at 403-485-2695.
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 kaire.davis@albertahealthservices.ca
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 new and excited members to join. If you like planning events and building community then please come join us. The next meeting is Dec. 6 at 5:30. For information contact Lori at 403-485-0601.
Vulcan Ag Society is need of new members on the Board and event volunteers. Please call 403-485-6179 if you are interested.
Resources and Supports
Vulcan Regional Food Bank will be receiving requests for 2022 Christmas Hampers from October 11 – December 9, 2022 Please call 403-485-2192 or seniorsupports@vulcanandregionfcss.com
Rapid Access Counselling Alberta is available with:
Minimal cost
Anywhere in Alberta
Short wait times
Qualified Therapists
Secure video (or phone)
For all ages
Single session – repeatable
First Years for Families – Program Description (See attached poster)
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Family Violence – Learn Where to Turn
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Caregiver Education Series – (See attached poster) Workshop Topics include: Understanding Depression in Teens, Understanding Self-Injury, Technology and the Teenage Brain, Substance Use
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More Parent Workshops can be found at https://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/?p=online
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
-Mondays- SMART Recovery – 7- 8:30pm 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.
Have a great November!