WILLOW LAKE NEWS July 2016

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CONTACT INFORMATION Willow Lake News Anzac Municipal Office 105B-4 Christina Drive Anzac, AB T0P1J0 Ph.: 780-334-2298 Fx: 780-334-2238 We are located in the Anzac Community Hall. Anzac Municipal Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed: Saturday-Sunday Friday, July 1 st If you have questions concerning Municipality, please call the PULSE: Wood Buffalo call line 24/7 at 780-743-7000. Community Contact RMWB Social Programming 780-714-4724 RMWB Roads 780-743-7859 RMWB Bylaws 780-788-4200 Animal Control 780-743-8997 Anzac Recreation Centre 780-793-6900 Community Worker 780-334-2540 Anzac School 780-334-2271 Bill Woodward School 780-334-0818 Anzac Rec. Board 780-334-2424 Public Nurse 780-791-6271 Anzac Gas Station 780-334-2115 Anzac Grocery 780-334-2710 Nexen Community Office 780-334-2850 DJ Brown Contracting 780-792-8189 ATCO 1-800-668-2248 All Emergencies call 911 RMWB NOTICES May this newsletter find you all in good spirit and all set for the sunny days! We were unable to publish the June edition of Willow Lake News due to the mandatory evacuation order. Thankfully, we are back to work and hopeful that everything will return to normal. Have a happy & safe summer! Willow Lake News can be picked up at the following locations: Anzac Esso Willow Lake Baptist Church Petro-Canada Store Gregoire Lake Estates - nearby mail boxes Anzac Community Hall Anzac Grocery Anzac Recreation Center For more information or to receive an electronic copy of this newsletter, please contact Viola at 780-334-2298 or email: viola.pindog-seguin@rmwb.ca SUBMISSION DEADLINE for August 2016 edition is: July 25, 2016. Next Issue: August 1st. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Contact Information 2 Councillor Report 3 RMWB Notices 4, 5, 6, Community Corner 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Youth Zone 16 Senior s Corner 17 Around the Region 18, 19, 20, 21 Community Calendar 22 2

COUNCILLOR REPORT Councillor News Report July 2016 We all have been through a very difficult time due to the wild fire that spread through our area. It was probably one of the most trying times in our region s history. It is so good to see the communities pulling together before and after the fire. Gregoire Lake Estates is having a Welcome Back barbeque on July 9 th starting at 3:00 pm at the Cul de Sac on the west end of Gregoire Avenue. Anzac is having a 2016 Wild Fire Appreciation and family fun day on July 16 th, starting at 11:00 am at Willow Lake Landing (the strip mall on Stoney Mountain Road). The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is moving forward with the annual Canada Day parade on July 1 st. The parade route will be between Riedel Street and Franklin Avenue starting at 11:00 am. I was in Conklin this past weekend to celebrate the Grade 12 graduation for 10 students. It was very well organized; the hall was nicely decorated and as usual the food was so good. Congratulations to all the Graduates. Thank you to everyone who pitched in to make the event such a success. During the event Conklin school gave me a cheque to deliver to the Food Bank for $3,000.00. The students used part of their funding for a school trip to give to the Food Bank. I want to give a big thank you to the students for thinking of residents who are struggling at this time due to the wild fire. I was also able to celebrate the Grade 12 graduation in Edmonton for the Bill Woodward school students from Anzac. I was so happy to be invited and such a nice event. Congratulations to all the Graduates. I want to thank all the residents in Ward 4 who came to the Council meeting to support the rural capital projects. It was so great to see all the residents who came up and made presentations to Council. The gallery was full of rural residents. Thank you so much for working so hard to push through much needed projects for Ward 4. All the designs for the four hamlets for piped water and sewer will be finished this year. As we have missed two months of construction residents were promised by administration that the project will commence at the beginning of next year pending Council s approval. The Conklin multi-use is suspended at the present time. There will be a further review on July 19 th on capital projects. I have taken pictures of the construction area of the Conklin multi-use. In reading the budget the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has spent over 16 million dollars on the project as of September 15, 2015. There are 13 trailer loads of steel sitting on site right now and 65 to 70% of the prefabricated materials have been ordered for the project. It is so good to see the guard rail fixed at Gregoire Lake Estates, flowers planted and grass being cut in all areas of Ward 4. I was in Janvier this past month and the place making is coming along nicely. For any good deeds or concerns please e-mail jane.stroud@rmwb.ca or telephone 780-334-0516. 3

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COMMUNITY CORNER An open letter to the Anzac Volunteer Fire Department and those who assisted with water and equipment: Yesterday was a hard day for me and my family. I returned to my home town. I knew my house that was built for me was not there anymore. And I knew the house that I grew up in was not there anymore. Those two homes, the night before Anzac was evacuated held more than 20 evacuees from Fort McMurray. We are proud of that. What I didn't know was that the rest of the community would look as beautiful as it was when I left a month ago. My heart hurts from the losses that my family has to endure. But soaring WAY above that is the pride that the fire department got fighting mad in true Anzac style and saved the majority of the homes in the community with little to no assistance. Anzac Strong. My parents, husband and I spent several years on that very fire department and can empathize with the department on the anger, sorrow, and grief you feel over what you couldn't save. I saw that in the face and voice of the one firefighter that we had the opportunity to speak with yesterday. Your hug meant a lot to us. To those who called the evacuation, thank you. The cost could have been greater, were it not for that decision. To all the brave souls that stayed to face the beast, we say to you that you did Anzac proud, you did yourselves proud, and our families are so proud of you. You did what many could not. You faced the beast and held it back. There may have been minor losses in the grand scheme but there is nothing more expected from you. We, in no way, hold the fire department and those that assisted, responsible or accountable for the loss of the homes. That accountability is held elsewhere. Those of us who have insurance will work through it that way. My parents, who didn't have insurance will figure it out - maybe the government, be it municipal or provincial will assist in the clean up and rebuild, considering there wasn't much assistance for the fire department to fight the fire that destroyed it. I hope that the municipality and province recognize what you did. I'm sure that the residents of Anzac do. To those of you who fought, my family and I consider it a win. You have our utmost thanks and gratitude. Much thanks, love, and gratitude The Gagne and Menchenton families 7

ANNIVERSARIES Sandra & Dale Flint July 1 st Leanne & Wallace Brenton July 2 nd Anna & Greg Naundorf July 6 th Teresa & Doug Horsley July 7 th Sherry & Jack Seawolt July 27 th Bryce & Tammy Jackson July 20 th Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. - Mother Teresa BIRTHDAYS Jason Platt July 01 Jordan White July 02 Mickey Cockerill July 04 Julie Ann Boudreau July 06 Justine Belore July 06 Gloria Donovan July 07 Desiree Fetzko July 09 Jennifer Slaght July 10 Madyson Cheecham July 12 Bull Woodward July 13 Gilles Seguin July 14 Natasha Shainline July 15 David Morrison July 15 Trevor Cree July 15 Wayne Velders July 16 Rusty Woodward July 16 Susan Woodward July 1 7 Louise McEvoy July 18 Brent Cardinal July 18 Monika Wilson July 19 Jerome Seguin July 19 Jo-Ann Cheecham July 22 Logan Mckenzie July 22 Simone Wiltzen July 23 Ernest Michael July 23 Stella Lavallee July 26 Tristen Cree July 27 Leanne Brenton July 28 Autumn Power-Lemaigre July 29 Chuck Quintal July 31 Ron Finch July 31 If you wish to have your birthday or anniversary published in the Willow Lake News, please submit in writing & deliver to the Anzac 8

JOB OPPORTUNITY Job Description: WLCA (Willow Lake Community Association) and the AFCSS (Anzac Family and Community Support Society) are looking for a candidate to fill a part time, permanent, Administrative Support position. Position type/hours: A flexible part time position for approximately 20 30 hrs per week, Monday through Friday with some evenings and weekends required for meetings and special events. Position Description: The successful candidate will provide administration support to both boards for the communities of Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates. Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Arrange and attend meetings to take minutes Secretary and Treasurer responsibilities for both boards Provide communication between community, RMWB and board members Act as the primary contact for both boards Create, organize and facilitate programs/events Research funding and grant opportunities Preform other related duties as required Qualifications: Positive communications and interpersonal skills required Must be able to work well with others in an office environment Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (ie: word, excel etc.) Must be highly organized and able to work with minimal supervision Medically and physically able to perform duties of position Must be able to provide your own transportation *Preference will be given to residents of Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates* Salary: $20-30/hr. based on applicant s experience Closing date: July 15, 2016 Please email resume to: jcatton@telus.net For more information contact, June Catton 780-799-2771, Darryl Woytkiw 780-799-5561 9

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Thank you! To the Fire Fighters, all Operators of Heavy Equipment, Aircraft Pilots, RR Water Trucks and Volunteers, Anzac would have burned to ashes. Your determination, dedication & the challenges you ve faced have saved our Community. You are brave people. Thank you! - Rose Pratt Out of the ashes we rise! Abasand Area 11

On behalf of the community of Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates, we would like to send out our GREATEST appreciation to all of the companies listed below who helped SAVE our communities!!! YOUR TIME AND EFFORT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!! ANZAC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BUSBY FIRE DEPARTMENT CALGARY FIRE DEPARTMENT COLD LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT EDMONTON FIRE DEPARTMENT FORT MCMURRAY FIRE DEPARTMENT LEDUC FIRE DEPARTMENT NEXEN FIRE DEPARTMENT RED DEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ST. ALBERT FIRE DEPARTMENT STRATHCONA FIRE DEPARTMENT SUNCOR FIRE DEPARTMENT SYNCRUDE FIRE DEPARTMENT WESTLOCK FIRE DEPARTMENT ARCTIC FIRE SAFETY SERVICES LTD 12

BYERS CONTRACTING CANADIAN DEWATERING CEDA CENTERFIRE CHRISTINA RIVER ENTERPRISES CIEVO CAMP CNRL DJ BROWN CONTRACTING DOUG SNOW MILESTONE Sand & Gravel ERSCON CANADA FIREPOWER FORESTRY SERVICES FORT MCMURRAY (ALL OVER CANADA) AND BEYOND FORT MCMURRAY RCMP KCK CONTRACTING LONDONDARY DODGE OJIBIWAY CONTRACTING RCMP ALL OVER CANADA RED CROSS RMWB ROUGH RIDER SHALE SITE DIRECT SERVICES 13

THOMPSON EXCAVATION AND RECLAMATION TJ OILFIED WHITMOORE VAC (I am deeply sorry if I have forgotten a company s name on the list) Also, we would like to acknowledge the time and effort put forth by the following during our communities time of need. THE GENEROUSITY AND KINDNESS OF THE PEOPLE IN AND AROUND OUR COMMUNITY NEVER FAILS TO AMAZE AND INSPIRE!!! ALL LOCAL RESIDENTS OF ANZAC AND GLE WHO VOLUNTEERED ALL LOCAL YOUTH WHO VOLUNTEERED ANZAC FCSS ANZAC GROCERY ANZAC PIZZA ANZAC REC ONE ANZAC RECREATION AND SOCIAL SOCIETY ANZAC SUPERSTATION 14

BREAKAWAY CAFE CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS CONOCO PHILLIPS COUNSELLOR JANE STROUD FORT MCMURRAY EVACUEES WHO VOLUNTEERED NEXEN WILLOW LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION WILLOW LAKE LANDING ZEE BAR To all the persons who came (from all over Canada and beyond) to help, WE SAY THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS! YOUR KINDNESS AND GENEROUSITY WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED!! ON BEHALF OF THE RESIDENTS OF ANZAC AND GREGOIRE LAKE ESTATES WE THANK YOU!! 15

YOUTH ZONE Anzac Family and Community Support Society Willow Lake Photo Contest Categories (max 2 pictures per category, and must be in one application) -People / Family -Action / Special Events -Animals / Nature Prizes 1 st - $200.00 2 nd - $100.00 3 rd - $50.00 Photographer - Living in Anzac or Gregoire Lake Estates -Complete application form Photos - Original (no editing) - Print out 5x7 size - Photos taken in Anzac or Gregoire Lake Estates area- all season photos - Pictures must be current from Dec. 1 to Oct. 31, 2016 - A title/caption and description of your photo is required - Photo has to have photographer s full name on the back Start Date: December 1, 2015 Submission deadline: October 31, 2016 Entrants: Youth - Ages 8-17 Adults - 18 + Prizes 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Applications & Submissions can be made at the Anzac Municipal Office or AFCSS Office 16

SENIOR S CORNER Emergency Scams Criminals wear many different masks to make you believe they re people you know or can trust. Sometimes they pretend to be family members or friends who have run into trouble and are now asking you to send them money immediately through a money transfer service. Although accidents can happen, these emergency scams are increasingly common and Western Union (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payment services, cautions against sending money to people who claim to be family members and friends for emergencies without first confirming that the person is actually in trouble. "As part of an effort to raise consumer awareness about various types of fraud, Western Union is distributing this poster at locations around the United States and Canada. For more information about how to protect yourself from fraud go to westernunion.com/stopfraud." (Photo: Business Wire) Emergency scams are especially cruel crimes because they play off of our emotions and our strong desire to help others in need, said Joseph Cachey III, acting general counsel & chief compliance officer of Western Union. These scams are effective because scammers hit their victims with such a forceful emotional punch and create such a strong sense of urgency that they become difficult to resist. People need to set their emotions aside and take a few minutes to confirm the facts of the situation and not send the money. There are several types of emergency scams, but two of the most common are the Grandparent Scam and the Social Networking Scam, which operate as follows: Grandparent Scam Grandparents across the country are falling victim to a surprisingly effective scam in which they receive phone calls from people who claim to be their grandchildren and frantically ask for money. The telephone calls often come late at night with the callers saying they re in an emergency situation, such as a car accident or that they have been arrested. The scammers posing as grandchildren usually beg their victims not to call their parents or tell others about the predicament and often ask them to send money through a money transfer service as quickly as possible. In some cases, the scammer may hand the phone to an accomplice who pretends to be an attorney, police officer or some other authority figure in order to give the scam more credibility and create a greater sense of urgency. 17

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RRC ANNOUNCES CANADA DAY EVENTS The Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo (RRC), in collaboration with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB), has announced the events that will take place at MacDonald Island Park on July 1. Canada Day will kick off on the morning of July 1 with the annual Canada Day Parade. Shuttles to the parade will be available beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the front entrance of the Suncor Community Leisure Centre. After the parade ends at Morrison Street, shuttles will also be available to transport parade attendees back to MacDonald Island Park to enjoy a full day of family-focused activities and entertainment. Beginning at noon, children can enjoy a craft carnival, face painters, bouncy castles and public swimming at the Syncrude Aquatic Centre. Children s entertainment presented by Kidomo will feature Main Stage performances from Dora the Explorer Sing-Along Adventure at 1:15pm and 3:00pm. A very special event taking place at 4 p.m. at the Main Stage will be a visit from everyone s favourite rescue dog, Marshall of Paw Patrol, for a meet and greet with local children. From 4 6 p.m. the Fort McMurray Strongman Association will host a showcase in the parking lot beside the Main Stage, featuring a bus pull, tire flip and more. The beer gardens will open at 12:30 p.m. at the Fox Den Lounge Evening entertainment begins at 7 p.m. with a variety of popular local musical performers, including Dan Tulk, Craig Moritz, and, the final act of the evening, Freedom s Note. More information on Canada Day 2016, including a full event schedule, can be found at macdonaldisland.ca. REGISTRATION OPENS FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS THE REGIONAL RECREATION CORPORATION OF WOOD BUFFALO (RRC) HAS ANNOUNCED THAT REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS WILL BEGIN NEXT WEEK. IN ADDITION, MACDONALD ISLAND PARK WILL EXTEND FACILITY OPERATING HOURS AS OF JULY 4. Online registration for summer programs begins on Tuesday, June 28, while in-person registration at the Suncor Community Leisure Centre begins on Wednesday, June 29. ONE Pass holders are able to register online a day early on Monday, June 27 at macdonaldisland.ca. Operating hours at MacDonald Island Park as of July 4 are as follows: Suncor Community Leisure Centre: 5 a.m. to 11:00 pm Monday to Friday and 7 a.m. 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Syncrude Aquatic Centre: 7 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Leisure Aquatics including water slides and splash park 10 a.m. 9 p.m.) SMS Equipment Child Mind: 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday Climbing Wall: Monday to Friday 2 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 1 5 p.m. Shell Place: 10 a.m. 10 p.m. 21

COMMUNITY CALENDAR July Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 Canada Day 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 WLCA meeting @ 7pm 12 13 14 15 16 Appreciation for our Anzac Fire Dept. 11 8 pm Free BBQ @ Willow Lake Landing 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Garbage & Recycling Calendar: Fridays Our Garbage & Recycling Day is Friday. By 7:30 a.m. each Friday, place by the curb your black garbage bin along with the recycling bin (light blue or dark blue) indicated by the schedule above. 22