FIRESMART PROJECT
Ice Safety Reminder - From Lifesaving Society
The Town of Fox Creek in conjunction with the Government of Alberta will be conducting FireSmart treatments, which include thinning, pruning, mulching of dead and downed trees and shrubs. This will be taking place 0.25 kms southeast of Fox Creek on the south side of Highway 43. This project is in line with FireSmart Canada’s principals which will help mitigate the risk and exposure of wildfire to the Town.
Despite the recent cold temperatures, ice surfaces are not always safe. Even thick ice may be weak, especially if it has frozen and thawed repeatedly or if it contains layers of snow. Ice can also pull away and/ or melt around shorelines and docks creating hazardous conditions where a person could fall through.
You can expect smoke to be seen from the highway, operations will be conducted in a manner as to minimize smoke. The smoke will be localized and shortlived. The FireSmart Project will be running from January 29th - early March 2018. For more information on FireSmart Principals and how you can reduce the risk of wildfire impacting your home at firesmart.ca. For more information, contact: Justin Amyot, justin.amyot@gov.ab.ca
Ice safety and weight-bearing properties of ice can be affected by many factors including: Thickness, under ice currents, age of the ice, pressure cracks and snow cover. Ice conditions can change quickly and dramatically. Council passed a motion to renew our Emer-
Children should not play on or near ice covered bodies of water unless supervised by an adult, who is familiar with local conditions.
gency Fire Dispatch Agreement with the City
Please check local area signage, authorities and media before going onto the ice. No Ice is without risk. Stay safe and use designated ice surfaces where the ice thickness is regularly tested for safe recreational use.
Council would like to thank everyone who has
Please ensure you stay off Oasis Pond - the water under the ice is constantly moving making it unsafe! We all want to enjoy the winter weather and activities safely! For more information, please visit https://lifesaving.org/pdf_files/Be%20Ice%20Smart%20Rack% 20Card%20.pdf
of Grande Prairie to provide the Town with Dispatch Services.
January Council Meeting Highlights Council motioned to move forward with the closing of the Fox Creek Airport upon the completion and certification of a new heli-pad. The heli-pad will be located on the south side of the hospital (in between the hospital and Iosegun Manor) and will provide easier access for emergency responders to bring the required stretchers directly into the hospital.
provided feedback on our Pilot Snow Removal Program. Axia presented to Council as a delegation about the potential of bringing high speed fibre optic lines to the community. These potential lines would be installed in the community at no capital cost to the Town of Fox Creek pending a 30% support or interest rate from the residents. Council has directed Administra-
The Town in partnership with the Municipal District of Greenview will be constructing a new Heli-pad. A request for proposal to build the new heli-pad will be tendered out in the near future.
tion to follow up with other communities who have moved forward with the installation of the infrastructure and come back to Council with a recommendation.
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Tues. & Thurs. Noon - 4:00 p.m. Closed Sunday & Holidays
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Wed, Fri, Sat 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Tues. & Thurs. Noon - 4:00 pm Closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays
Council motioned to have the skate park located on the east side of the multiplex parking lot. This spot is highly visible from the building and the parking lot, will be well lit and will keep the children away from most of the traffic entering or exiting the facility. Thank you and congrats to those community members who worked hard to make this happen! Council would like to thank all the members of the Emergency Service Crews who assisted with the Hwy 43 pileup on Dec. 23, 2017. A job well done in keeping everyone safe!
Tuesday
Must be out by 8 am
Thursday
Must be out by 8 am
Council motioned to enter into an agreement with the curling club to renew the lease for the land that the building is currently on for a 5 year period.
A potential new truck route and dangerous goods route were presented to Council for review. Council has directed Administration to advertise the new routes before approval will be given. Check out our Facebook Page for further information.
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Board and Committee Appointments - Members at Large
Parents with Children
Council approved the following appointments for members at large to our boards and committees
Hurray Let’s Play Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at the PLC Playroom Tots 0-6 years February 1, 8 & 15
Bounce with Me Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the PLC Playroom
Youth (7-18)
Montessa Villaneuva as a member at large on the Community Services Board.
SNOW! Our snow removal pilot program is well underw way, and luckily mother nature has been cooperating with us and allowing us time to get things going and work out the kinks.
Stacy Hanlon and Kori-Ann Fiorentino as members at large on the Joint Economic Development and Tourism Board.
Tots 0-6 years February 7, 14, 21, 28
Seniors 55+
Kim Hanlon, Alison Sharpe and Kori-Ann Fiorentino as members at large to the Community Enhancement Board.
Babysitting Course Feb. 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Feb. 9, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Ages 11 years and up; at the CRC Classroom Cost $40.00. Lunch provided on first day, light snacks on
While we understand your concerns and frustrations, we are trying our best to ensure the job is done in an efficien nt and timely manner. Please also keep in mind that we plow the route es by priority. Priority A (Blue) is constantly plowed and sand ded as needed after 10 cm of snowfall. This is the route that emergency y services take, in front of the hospital, Iosegun Manor and the main route through town.
Stacy Hanlon as a member at large on the Joint Recreation Board. Kim Kennedy as a member at large to the Greenview Waste Management Committee. A HUGE thank you to everyone who has stepped up and volunteered their time to be part of our committees.
second day. Register by February 1.
Coffee & Conversation Tuesday, February 6, 2018 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Priority B (Green) is the other main roads throughout town, these routes are typically taken care of with 24 hours of the snowfall.
We will have a lot of need and spaces that require filling and would love for you to be part of the decisions made in our Community. For all of the information about our Boards and Commissions, please visit our website.
Priority C (Gold) are all other residential areas, these routes are typically taken care of with 72 hours of the snowfa all.
Seniors Drop In Centre Everyone 55+ Welcome!
Works Staff are working very hard. Thank you u for your patience and understanding!
Snow Angels Program
Chair Yoga Monday’s 11:00 - 11:45 a.m., Subject to Instructor Availability Golden Circle Drop-in Centre.
Snow Removal Priority Map p
BUZY BAGS
Seniors Aquasize
(0-6 yrs)
Wednesday Mornings 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.,
Buzy Bag is a large cloth bag contain-
May switch to free swim, depending on instructor availa-
ing good quality children’s story-books
bility. Located at the Best Western
and supporting materials related to a theme.
Seniors Prize Bingo February 13, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Contact
Seniors Drop In Centre
The puppets, toys, games, and interactive activity suggestions included encourage reading, stimulates language skill development and promote Family Literacy in the Community.
Address: 304a - 4 Avenue, PO Box 610 Phone: 780.622.3758 Email: admin@foxcreekcrc.ca
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Buzy Bags are available on load. Contact Alana at the CRC 780.622.3758
Keeping sidewalks and driveways shoveled, ice-free and safe can be very difficult for seniors or those with limited mobility. For seniors and persons with disabilities who need a helping hand with snow removal, call the CRC at 780-622-3758 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 can also call us and we will add you to our “Snow Angel” list. Thank you to individuals who have already signed up.
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