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mcmurray girl of almost 7 years mcmurray moments
I love the long summer days here. I can play golf until 9 pm at night. It’s my favourite time of year.... Golf season! My best golf score yet of 100 last year was at the Fort McMurray Golf Club.
excited about...
Getting married this year, having a career I love and my connection to my family and close friends.
mcmurray date spot
My kitchen. I love Friday nights with Jason making a new recipe, drinking red wine and catching up. It is my ultimate date night with my man.
must-haves good music to listen to, MAC Anything, Lipify (aka lip gloss)
my style
Classic chic, My work clothes are from Helen Arong and Yvonne Lauren Boutique.
female inspiration
I had the opportunity last year to take my Bonus Daughter (aka Step Daughter) Jazzlynn to see Oprah in Edmonton. She is someone who walks her talk. I love how authentic she has been about her struggle to get her network going and how she hasn’t given up and made it successful. She strives to make herself a better person all the time.
being a mcmurray girl... means showing newcomers what the city has to offer. Helping others make Fort McMurray their home.
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March
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Drop Dead Darlings Fashion Show Location: River Pointe Shopping Centre Date: March 15 • Doors open at 6:00pm. Show at 6:30pm Join us for an exclusive preview of premium brands and the launch Drop Dead Darlings Boutique’s Spring 2014 collection! Event in support of the SPCA
Fort McMurray Doula Association’s Baby/Toddler/Children’s Garage Sale Location: Westwood High School Date: March 15 • 9:00am until 12:00pm Items for children of all ages. Come check out the wide array of gently used pregnancy/baby/toddler/children’s items that will be available! Admission is $2 at the Door.
Mardi Gras Bash 2014 “A Night in Disguise” Location: Quality Hotel and Conference Centre Date: March 7 • 9:00pm until 2:00am Beads, live music by Green Eyed Blonde, dancing, entertainment, drink specials, 50/50 draw, raffles, costume contest, games, door prizes, crowning of the very first King & Queen of Mardi Gras Fort McMurray, and lot of surprises! Presented by Mix 103.7 and YMM Magazine, in support of the Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association.
Sell your no longer needed items relating to pregnancy, infants or young children! $20/table - personal. $30/table - Businesses. Please help us spread the word! Questions/to book a table contact: Kellie Bosch 780-799-5552 or Michelle Chellew at 780-799-2751 Too busy? Donate your stuff to the Fort McMurray Doula Association. Contact Carey at 780-880-5823
Tickets: Party & Wedding Essentials, 1-8802 Franklin Ave. or call 780-790-1102 for reservation. Limited tickets available.
Spring Bazaar Location: Stonebridge Hotel Date: March 8 • 10:00am until 4:00pm An event for everybody! Come check out a variety of vendors, including: Scentsy, Avon, Melaleuca, Custom Skulls & Painting, Godivas Toychest, Everyday Style, Mary Kay, Grace Adele, Jamberry, Allison Wonderland Boutique, Passion Parties, Lost Art, Just Add Wine, Younique, Triple Threat Fitness, Kaityln the Balloon Girl, Crochet Goods, South Hill Designs, Heritage Makers, Unparallel, Epicure, Exit Reality, Castapella, Stella & Dot, It Works, Tupperware, Norfort Gymnastics, Waggin Tailz Boutique, and Confessions of a rescue mom-blog. We hope to see you there!
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Kids Yoga Fundraiser ~ Ages 6-12 Location: The HUB Family Resource Centre - Downtown Date: March 15 • 1:00pm until 2:30pm Join us for a fun and interactive kids yoga class to help our team raise money for Bust a Move Edmonton and the Cross Cancer Institute. Cancer touches the lives of many in Fort McMurray and many of our fighters (and survivors) are forced to hit the highway to receive treatment. Our team, The Besties4Boobies, is raising money to participate in this six-hour fitness event and we’re hoping to be one the Top 10 Fundraising teams for the second year in a row! Come on out for an afternoon of yoga, laughs and tasty treats ~ all for a minimum donation of $20 per family!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Monday, March 17
One Day Conference March 22
Seeds of
Change.
A UNIQUE NETWORKING CLUB JUST FOR WOMEN
Enlighten, Inspire, Empower! This unique event was born from an inspired conversation between a group of friends; friends in business. We gather regularly to support each other with business {as well as in life} and during one of our gatherings this idea of hosting a conference was born. Since we are action oriented people off we went – the seed was planted (pun, intended).
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visit www.mcmurraygirl.com for details Join us! Each event will showcase an enlightening thought for the day and a featured McMurray Girl will Up-to-date Success NetworkCoffee, Info on our Facebook Page present her unique business and/or products. Search: tea, juice and a continental breakfast will be served… along with prizes, friends, and fun!
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We are pleased to offer 6 different workshops – by unique teachers and Whether you own a business, or just wanting to meet leaders in their own fields. Denise Hildebrand, will be speaking about becoming likeminded women, this girls breakfast club is for you! a leader in your own life, learn how to bloom where you are planted. Gary John, will use his skills as a hypnotherapist to create a new way of thinking so you can create what you truly desire. Heather Thomas, will share how to move from being resistant & fearful regarding change into a place of open heartedness, curiosity and hope. Karen Larkin is set to share an experience Awhere U N Iyou Q Uwill E NETWORKING CLUB JUST FOR WOMEN tap into the wisdom of your heart. Melissa Redden, will reveal how emotions, false beliefs and unresolved experiences can keep you stuck and experience • GMoxies A U N10:30am-12:30pm IQUE NETWORKIN C L U B Fort J U S TMcMurray FOR WOMEN the joy of releasing what is no longer serving you. Rena Saini, ND, will explain $20 Club Drop-in fee Includes continental breakfast the signs your body uses to ‘talk’ to you. Information about detoxifying the (Please bring cash) liver and how eating cleansing foods, along with the use of simple herbs & upcoming event dates: April 26, May 24, and June 21 supplements will be shared and these can support you through a time of change. Join us at the Radisson Hotel on March 22 2014 9:30 – 5 PM
next event: March 29
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Y O U R
(Feb. 19-March 20)
The Sun is in your sign, recharging your batteries for the rest of the year. The Sun is in your sign attracts important people and favourable circumstances to you. Furthermore, it means that you can more easily project yourself out into the world. Obviously, this is a great time to make an impression on others. Lookin’ good! Plus you have a strong need to express yourself and you should do so. This month, your first duty is to yourself; and if you don’t fulfill that, you will be of little use to anyone. www.georgianicols.com
Aries
(March 21-April 19)
Your year is coming to an end. It’s time to plan for your new year. Naturally, it will be different from last year
(May 21-June 20)
This is the only time all year when the Sun is at the top of your chart making others notice you more than usual.
because some planets are in different parts of your chart.
Because this light is flattering, they see you in positive
Mars is opposite your sign until August creating tension
terms, and will ask you to take on increased respon-
with partners and close friends. The way to handle this is
sibilities. If so, say yes because you won’t have to do
to be patient and tolerant with others. Jupiter will attract
anything special to succeed. Examine your life to see if
real-estate opportunities and improved conditions with
you are going in the direction you want. Where you want
home and family. Use this month to think about what you
to be five years from now? What you have to start to do
really want for your coming year.
this year to achieve your Five-Year plan.
Taurus
Cancer
(April 20-May 20)
You’re popular and focused on groups and clubs. Examine the role friendships play in your life. Now is the time
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Gemini
(June 21-July 22)
You want a change of scenery! You want to expand your world through study or experiencing new and unfamil-
to work with others because cooperation with others will
iar experiences. Travel is a good choice. However, you
benefit you. You can also use this time to establish who
might take up a new hobby or sign up for a course – it
you are in your friendships. You will be more aware of your
could be anything. What is important is to break free
future goals and how to make your hopes and dreams a
from your everyday routine. This will satisfy your urge to
reality. Why not combine your increased popularity with
be Agent 007. Some of you will be involved with the law
your thoughts about goals by sharing your ideas with oth-
or negotiate deals in publishing, the media, medicine
ers to get their feedback?
and higher education. You want more out of life!
Leo
(July 23-Aug. 22)
This month you will probe deeper feelings, emotions and passions. You might think about sex a lot; you might also be sexually aroused. All your feelings will be more intense. On a mundane note, you will have more to do with debt, taxes, shared property, inheritances, insurance matters and anything that is jointly held, especially credit. You might also attract someone who is strong and powerful; some-
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one who provokes further self inquiry or forces changes in your life.
Virgo
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This is the only time all year when the Sun is as far away from you as it gets all year. Since the Sun is your source of energy, you will need more sleep. (Go to bed.) However, this also means you can learn more about yourself through partnerships and close friendships. Examine relationships to discover what needs they fill or do not fill. For your own good, you must be as good for your partner
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as she or he is for you. Work with others. Consult experts. Figure out why you want others in your life – or not. According to Stendhal, “One can acquire everything in solitude but character.”
Libra
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Now that the holiday fuss is settled, you want to be organized! Make a To-Do list and do what you can to get better organized
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-- repairs, file papers, put things in order, even paint, clean and redecorate. Later, you’ll have a warm feeling in your tummy. Not only do you want to achieve better physical efficiency, you want to achieve better health as well. Therefore, many of you will establish new exercise regimes and scrutinize your diet. Then after you reign supreme once again – you can party and socialize!
Scorpio
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
It’s party month for Scorpios! Accept invitations to schmooze. Enjoy sports events, plays, the theatre, movies, art openings, long lunches, entertaining dinners and playful times with children. If you
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work in a creative field, you will be productive. This is a wonderful time for a vacation, especially because you’re keen to travel and expand your horizons. All your relationships will be more lighthearted and fun loving because you feel free-spirited and will seek out relationships that allow you to do this.
Sagittarius
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This month your attention turns to home and family. You might be involved with a parent. You’ll want to cocoon at home and relax among the familiar surroundings. Even though you love to travel, it comforts you to know that you have a home base --someplace where worldly contacts can send cards, letters and invitations. Thoughts about your youth and early family members will bubble to the surface of your mind. It’s time to get together and trade lies about the bad old days.
Capricorn
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Short trips, errands, discussions with everyone, more time with siblings and relatives plus increased reading and writing will create a jam-packed schedule this month. You’ve got things to do, people to see and places to go! This is an excellent time to shop for wardrobe goodies because you like what you see in the mirror. You feel charming, diplomatic and especially sociable. Because of all this to-ing and fro-ing, you will have a fun opportunity to observe your style of daily communications with others. Enjoy this increased tempo.
Aquarius
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Money, cash flow, finances and possessions will your focus this now. You want to establish a greater control in your life through what you value and own. This is why some of you will make major purchases or shop for something that gives you a sense of power. However, it’s also why at a psychological level, you will reflect upon your values and what it is that you think really matters in life. You will also scrutinize what you own and ask yourself if it serves any purpose. Do your belongings make your life easier? Do you own your stuff or does it own you?
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Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta awards second installment of Women of Inspiration Education Award to scholarship winners. Each year, Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta provides programming to hundreds of girls all across the region. They work diligently to show the girls the possibilities of what they can achieve, and last year decided to show their girls ‘what they can become’. To accomplish this, the Women of Inspiration (WOI) program was born. The WOI series, presented by Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta and Syncrude, recognizes twelve women each year who make the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) a great place to live, work and raise families. The goal of the series is to honour women who have contributed countless efforts to their community and have inspired other women and girls to do the same. These women truly embody the Girls Inc. mantra of Strong, Smart & Bold. Last year, as part of the WOI series, Girls Inc. provided three $5000 education awards to three female students from the RMWB for the pursuit of postsecondary education at a recognized post-secondary institution. The amazing young women who received these scholarships were; Cassandra Larson, Ashlesha Deshpandre and Anam Rizvi. The first half of each scholarship was awarded at the beginning of their first semester, and it has now come time to award the second half for their second semester. The girls have kept in touch with Girls Inc., telling of exciting growth and experience so far, and of great hopes for the future. Ashlesha’s passion is science and research and her 90% grades earned her acceptance to the University of Alberta, where she is working towards her BSC and then on to Medical School. Cassandra is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Education at Graceland University in the USA, and her career goal is to become a High School Math and Science teacher and to coach
sports and theatre in her spare time. Anam is attending the University of Alberta in the General Engineering program with plans to continue on to the University of Waterloo for Mechanical Engineering and then onto a career that will hopefully integrate engineering into health care. Girls Inc. couldn’t be happier to hear of the success these young women are experiencing so far. Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta and Syncrude will again be offering the Women of Inspiration Education Award as part of this year’s Women of Inspiration Series. The award will be provided to a student, or students, pursuing studies in university, colleges or technical/ trades schools and will be given based on financial need, academic achievement and extracurricular and community involvement.
Ashlesha Deshpandre, Cassandra Larson and Anam Rizvi.
Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta Executive Director, Ann Dort MacLean, says, “We are proud to offer this education award as part of our Women of Inspiration program. The program is all about women who drive positive change and embody the Girls Inc. mantra of Strong, Smart and Bold, and we believe education is a key component in that. We hope that through this education award we can help someone fulfill their potential and become their own woman of inspiration.” FOR INFORMATION ON AWARD CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES, and to download an application form, visit www.girlsincofnorthernalberta.org. Prospective applicants can also contact the Girls Inc. office at 780-790-9236 for further information.
In ‘5 Facts’, you’ll learn about new, local amenities to serve McMurray Girls and their families! Here are...
facts
about:
Eagle Ridge Dental Clinic Patient comfort is top priority
Great location with ample parking Located in East Village close to the new Tim Hortons.
evening appointments to suit your busy schedule Having grown up in Fort McMurray, Dr. Sinclair knows the importance of offering a variety of appointment options to accommodate people from all occupations.
Enjoy watching Netflix during your dental appointment as well as massaging neck pillows and luxurious scented hot towels.
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Kids!
The caring staff makes dentistry fun! Your kids will love their colored glitter fillings, xbox station and of course, prizes!
Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere in a brand new office Wait for your appointment while enjoying their 100 inch fireplace or salt water tank aquarium while sipping a specialty coffee!
accepting
new patients!
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Located at East Village 157- 395 Loutit Road
780.791.2008
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