The Town of Fox Creek is trying something new in 2018 for business license renewals. Recently, a letter and questionnaire was sent to all current business license holders. The information obtained from the questionnaire will be used to help us advertise your business on our website so that residents, and industry, have a better understanding of what your business has to offer them. It will also assist the Town by letting us know what businesses need to be recruited to our community and benefit us by having the most up-todate information on your business license certificate. We will renew business licenses for the businesses that return the completed form to us. Please note that if you do not return the form you will have to reapply for your business license for 2018, and remember operating without a business license can result in fines starting at $500.00. Please contact Cindy Nielson at 780.622.3896 ext. 221 or email cindy@foxcreek.ca if you have any questions or concerns.
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Tues. & Thurs. Noon - 4:00 p.m. Closed Sunday & Holidays
Conversation Class Open to everyone Discuss pre-chosen topics. Learn to voice your opinion and meet new people. For more information call: 622-3758
BUZY BAGS Kids and parents will love them Buzy Bags are designed to stimulate reading, language skills and promote family literacy. They include quality storybooks with supporting materials, puppets, toys, games and activities related to a theme. Buzy Bags are available, on loan. To reserve yours all: 622-3758
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November 2017 Town Office and Operations Holiday Hours Monday, December 25, 2017
CLOSED
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
CLOSED
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
CLOSED
Thursday, December 28, 2017
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday, December 29, 2017
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Oasis Park - Dec. 7, 2017 6:00 - 7:30 pm Hot chocolate and cookies supplied by the CRC and Petroleum Field Laboratory will be providing hot dogs! Come down and help us kick off the holiday season!
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Wed, Fri, Sat 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Tues. & Thurs. Noon - 4:00 pm Closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays
Tuesday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday Noon - 7:00 pm Tuesday pickup changes to Wednesday if after a holiday Monday. www.foxcreek.ca | Town of Fox Creek | 102 Kaybob Drive Fox Creek, Alberta T0H 1P0 | (780) 622-3896 | communications@foxcreek.ca
Monday, January 1, 2018
CLOSED
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Christmas Baking Exchange Community Hall December 5th, 6th 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
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Council received an informative presentation from the Fire Department in regards to the potentially new Guide Light Program. This program will aid the elderly and the families caring for sick family members if and when an emergency arises. Council approved the first Downtown Beautification Grant Application, and will be matching the business up to $5,000.00 for upgrades and beautification of the buildin g. See foxcreek. ca/ beautification-grant/ for more information and application opportunities. Town Administration will be putting together a beautiful display of Christmas Lights at Oasis Park and creating an outdoor skating rink at Oasis Park! Please stay tuned to our social media pages for updates!
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Parents with Children Youth (7-18) Seniors 55+
WEE Play Monday morning 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Babies 0 - 18 months
* WEE Play will not run on: December 25
Tot Rock Tuesday mornings (10:00 - 11:00 a.m.) October 31st - December 19th Tots 0 - 6 years
Tween Gift Making December 11, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Grades 2 - 6; $5.00 per child CRC Classroom * Please register(622.3758) before December 6
Coffee and Conversation 55+ First Tuesday of every month, 2:00 pm
Free coffee and doughnuts. Golden Circle Drop-in Centre
The Works department is eagerly awaiting g delivery of our new snow plow. The truck is being outfitted witth a front plow, belly plow and a sander unit. This will be a very y welcome addition to our fleet. Residents are advised to be cautious aroun nd the ice. Places like our storm pond on Kaybob Drive and sewa age lagoons are notorious for inconsistent ice thickness due to o constant movement of water. Please warn children about the dangers of natural ice. Remember that ice needs to be a minimum m of 10cm for people, 15cm for snowmobiles or quads, 25cm fo or cars and 30cm for pickup trucks. Never trust cloudy or milky looking ice, ice should appear clear and dark. The snowmobile routes in town have ha ad extensive maintenance performed this year. The town has worked with AEP and n of the trail leading Northland Sno-Goers to relocate a portion out of Town, adjacent to the Public Works Yard. Please stick to the new trail and avoid the new developme ents on 3 Street East.
Not for Profits - Take a Seat The Town is now accepting requests for the old cloth chairs at the community hall. Please state how many your organization would like. We will strive to meet every organization’s request, however there are only 250 chairs. There is no cost for the chairs. Every organization must be able to store the chairs on their own premises as the Town has no additional storage space. Please email your requests to Mitch Carter at mitch@foxcreek.ca before Monday, January 15, 2018.
Reminder: When clearing your driveway an nd sidewalks, snow is not to be placed on the roadways.
New License Requirements for Residential Builders Beginning Dec 1, 2017, all residential builders in Alberta will be required to have a builder license in order to construct new homes. People who construct their own houses need to apply for Owner Builder Authorizations. For more information visit: municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/builderlicensing Business owners and residents, are encouraged to drop by the Town Office, where you can grab some newly published pamphlets about common development requirements. Do you have thoughts/observations on your neighbourhood? We’re more than happy to hear about them, anytime!
50+ Chair Yoga Every Monday 11:00 - 11:45 am Depending on instructor availability Fox Creek Golden Circle Drop-in Centre.
SENIORS Aquasize 55+ Wednesday Mornings 10:00 - 11:00 am Guided exercise or free swim, depending on instructor availability. Located at the Best Western
Lunch and Learn - Parent Link December 14, 11:30 - 1:00 pm
Contact
Call 622.2989 to register
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Snow Angels Program
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Keeping sidewalks and driveways shov veled, ice-free and safe can be very difficult for seniors or those with limited mobility. For seniors and persons with disabilities s that need a helping hand with snow removal, call the CRC at 780-6223758 and we will do our best to send a “Snow “ Angel” your way! Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer in this program and adopting a senior/household d can also call us and we will add you to our “Snow Angel”” list.
Address: 304a - 4 Avenue, PO Box 610 Phone: 780.622.3758
ing them to leave with six different goodies (one dozen of each). Christmas baking done in one night! No cost associated to participate. Participants bring all the ingredients needed to make six dozen of their favourite goodie recipe. Register by calling Parks and Rec at 780.622.4847 or email at recreation@foxcreek.ca.
Council received a presentation from Chevron regarding the Kaybob Duvernay. This project will help grow the Town and provide work for residents and local service companies. Council has approved a donation to the Silver Birch Golf Course in the amount of $50,000.00 to assist purchasing new equipment for the club. Council attended the AUMA Conference in Calgary. Council brought back a wealth of information to help them succeed in their new roles.
Thank you to individuals who have alrea ady signed up.
Email: admin@foxcreekcrc.ca
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