In and Around... FAIRVIEW
A Community Guide for Residents & Visitors to the North Peace spring/Summer 2011
www.fairview.ca Fairview Family Fun! Town of Fairview Festival August 27th, 2011 July 1st Canada Day Events Downtown Name: yet to be determined Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park See what Fairview and Area has to offer. will have a variety of entertainment during the A variety of Local entertainment day and reduced admission prices. and activities all day long! Fairview Aquatic Centre will s 3PORTING #OMPETITIONS s %NTERTAINMENT AND have free swimming, with a food bank Demonstrations by local groups donation, and treats. s %VENING &AMILY 3TREET $ANCE
Evening entertainment will include live If your group would like to be a part of local music groups and fireworks. this event please contact Daryl Greenhill at 780-835-5461. Call Town Office and look for posters for further information. Stay tuned for more information! 2011 Spring/Summer Events April 1-30 Heather McNair Spring Show & Sale July 1 Canada Day Celebrations @ Fine Arts Centre July 1 - 3 Rombs Family Country & Bluegrass April 9 Clear Hills Trade Show @ Dave Shaw Jamboree Memorial Complex Hines Creek July 9 CNIB Faircreek Annual Golf April 15 Jimmy the Janitor Tournament @ Hines Creek Golf Club @ DMI, presented by the July 16, 17 North Peace Bracket Racing Fairview Fire and Rescue Society @ the Fairview Airport May 4 – 30 Artists at School Show July 21 - 24 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games @ Fine Arts Centre July 22 - 24 Fairview Amateur Rodeo May 13 3rd Annual “Creations Inc” June 24 ”Fly-in Breakfast” Hosted by the 7:00 -10:00 pm @ Fine Arts Centre Dunvegan Flight #174 Branch of the May 20 – 22 Fairview Lions Club Charter Night COPA @ the Fairview Airport Camp out July 31 Fresh Air Market May 28, 29 North Peace Bracket Racing @ Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park @ the Fairview Airport August 1 Heritage Day @ End of Steel June 3 - July 29 Members’ Summer Show & Sale Heritage Museum and Park @ Fine Arts Centre August 5 - 27 Janet Enfield’s “Wisdom of the Ages” June 10 – 11 Good for Kids Golf Tournament @ Fine Arts Centre @ Fairview Golf Course August 20 & 21 The Northern Redneck Riders Barrel June 17, 18, 19 Fairview Lions Club 9th Annual Old Racing & Pole Bending Club Time Music Festival August 21 Bluefest @ BlueSky @ Cummings Lake August 27 Fairview Community Event June 18 Peace Classic Wheels Street located Downtown Fairview Spectacular Sept. 3 - 30 Ag Society Quilt & Fiber Show June 18 Fire & Rescue Society’s Annual @ Fine Arts Centre Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast Sept. 5 Hines Creek Music Festival @ Fire Hall @ George Lake June 25, 26 North Peace Bracket Racing Sept. 17 North Peace Bracket Racing @ the Fairview Airport @ the Fairview Airport 2 In and Around Fairview Spring/Summer 2011
ADVERTISE Town Office: ...... 780-835-5461 Fax: ...... 780-835-3576 The In and Around Email: ...... [email protected] Fairview Guide Website: ...... www.fairview.ca will have 2 issues Public Works: ...... 780-835-4026 per year. Fairplex Arena: ...... 780-835-2723 The Spring/Summer is to Aquatic Centre: ...... 780-835-2812 be released early NPR Landfill: ...... 780-835-2576 April and the Fall/Winter Garbage Pick-up: ...... 780-835-5950 is to be released early Animal Control: ...... 780-835-0563 September. or ...... 780-596-2237 Public Library: ...... 780-835-2613 If you wish to be a part of the guide to promote your organization please contact: Fitness, Sport and Recreation F amily & Community Resource 5 5 plus 2011 Summer Games Centre ...... 7 Daryl Greenhill Society ...... 40 Victim Services ...... 13 Community Services C ummings Lake Manager Recreational Area...... 19, 20, 21 Arts, Culture and Education 780-835-5461 Dunvegan Fish & Game Child’s World Day Care ...... 17 Email: Association ...... 14 College Town Capers ...... 14 [email protected] F airview Regional Fine Arts Centre ...... 14 Aquatic Centre ...... 22-27 Church Directory ...... 15 Submissions will be Fairview Golf Course ...... 16 Fairview Museum ...... 28 required 4 weeks prior to Fairview Minor Ball ...... 17 Fairview Public Library ...... 13 distribution. Fairview Minor Soccer ...... 34 Fairview Toastmasters ...... 28 George Lake Campground .....33 Hines Creek Museum ...... 12 GPRC ...... 10 Lion’s Club Music Festival ...... 17 Hines Creek Golf Course ...... 35 Mitelka Folkloric Theatre ...... 34 Olympians Swim Club...... 34 Unchaga Lanes ...... 13 Other Important Pages Chamber ...... 8 Community Support and Clear Hills County ...... 9 Wellness C ommunity Contacts AB Health Services ...... 36 and Events ...... 3, 4 Fairview & Area Fairview Fire Department Palliative Care Society ...... 18 Fairview Fire & Rescue ...... 15 Fairview Rotary Club ...... 37 M.D. of Fairview ...... 11 Family & Community Town of Fairview Support Services...... 6 ...... 2, 8, 29, 30, 31, 32, 38, 39 3 FITNESS, SPORT AND RECREATION
55 Plus 2011 Summer Games Society ...... 780-835-5553 Awana Kids Club ...... 780-835-5185 Cummings Lake Recreation Area Open May 1-October ...... 780-835-5461 Dunvegan Fish & Game Association contact Martin Larsen ...... 780-876-6556 Fairview Curling Club contact Cheryl Biegel 780-835-5293 ...... 780-835-2828 Fairview Golf Club ...... 780-835-2844 Fairview Gymnastics Club ...... 780-835-8651 Fairview Kings Senior Hockey Club contact Gerry Noullett ...... 780-835-1144 Fairview Ladies Hockey League contact Karla Stucklschwaiger 780-835-3760 ...... 780-835-2187 Fairview Minor Ball #ONTACT ,ANCE 7IEBE FOR MORE INFORMATION s LDWIEBE ABNORTHCOM ...... 780-835-0852 Fairview Minor Hockey ...... www.fairviewminorhockey.com Fairview Minor Soccer Registration starts in March ...... 780-835-3219 Fairview Motocross Association &ACEBOOK FAIRVIEWMOTOCROSSASSOCIATION ...... 780-8348454 Fairview Olympians Swim Club Season starts May 1st ...... 780-835-3872 Fairview Regional Aquatic Centre WWWFAIRVIEWCA ...... 780-835-2812 Fairview Shorin Ryu Karate Club Classes run September to May...... 780-835-8178 Fairview Ski Hill ...... 780-835-4725 George Lake Campground Open May 1-October ...... 780-494-2419 GPRC Recreation Centre ...... 780-835-6689 Hines Creek Curling Club contact Ken Wamsley ...... 780-834-0115 Hines Creek Golf and Country Club .EW 9EARS %VE $ANCE CALL ...... 780-494-2217 Hines Creek Minor Hockey Club CONTACT $AVINA -ASON ...... 780-835-9290 Horangi Taekwon-Do ...... 780-835-2223 KidSport ...... 780-835-2225 North Peace Bracket Racing Association ...... 780-618-7349 North Peace Sporting Horse Club ...... 780-835-5151 Ratepayers Hockey League CONTACT $AN $OLL ...... 780-835-4850 Scouts ...... 780-835-5085 / 780-835-3165 Silver Blades Figure Skating Club ...... 780-494-2004 / 780-596-2405 Taoist Tai Chi ...... 780-835-4642 / 780-835-2408 TOPS Club Inc...... 780-835-3655 Unchuga Lanes & Lounge ...... 780-835-2695 Whitelaw Curling Club CONTACT $AVE 7HITNEY ...... 780-835-4897 Whispering Pines Ski Hill www.skiworsley.com ...... 780-685-2594
COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND WELLNESS
AL-ANON Family Group 'ROUP DISCUSSION OF EXPERIENCE STRENGTH AND HOPE FOR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF ALCOHOLICS ...... 780-835-2120 Alberta Health Services WWWALBERTAHEALTHSERVICESCA ...... 780-835-4951 Canadian Hard of Hearing Association ...... 780-835-2503 Child’s World Day Care ...... 780-835-2102 Crossroads Resource Centre & Women’s Shelter ...... 780-835-2120 Fairview & Area Food Bank contact N. Anne Grayson ...... 780-835-3655 Fairview & Area Pallitive Care Society ...... 780-835-4951 Fairview & District Association for the Handicapped ...... 780-835-2591 Fairview & District Chamber of Commerce ...... 780-835-5999 Fairview Citizen’s on Patrol (C.O.P.) 2ECRUITING NEW VOLUNTEERS #ONTACT #PL "RAD 'ILES ...... 780-835-4031 Fairview Fire and Rescue Society ...... 780-834-6568 Fairview Victims Services Association 0/ "OX &AIRVIEW ...... 780-835-4557 Family & Community Resource Centre & Library ,OCATED ACROSS FROM THE &AIRPLEX !RENA ...... 780-835-5471 FCSS Family & Community Support Services ,OCATED ACROSS FROM THE &AIRPLEX !RENA ...... 780-835-5471 Nothwest Alberta Child and Family Services Authority ...... 780-835-7191 Northwest Peace Community Adult Learning Council ...... 780-835-6618 Peace Parent Link ...... 780-835-3273 Rural Crime Watch contact Sgt. Bruce Bracken ...... 780-835-4031 WJS Alberta...... 780-624-8550 4 ARTS, CULTURE AND EDUCATION 4-H Clubs contact Regional Office ...... 780-835-7536 Bluefest ...... 780-835-3183 College Town Capers ...... June Lyons 780-835-5388 Mary Pelz 780-835-5356 End of Steel Museum & Park ...... 780-494-3522 Fairview & Area Learning Store Located across from the Fairplex Arena ...... 780-835-3800 Fairview & District Playschool Box 287 [email protected] ...... 780-835-5849 Fairview Museums Open May-September ...... 780-835-2397 / 780-835-2847 Fairview Public Library ...... 780-835-2613 Fairview Veselka Dance Club ...... 780-835-4479 GPRC Fairview Campus ...... 780-835-6600 Hines Creek Music Festival ...... 780-494-2419 Historical Dunvegan Provincial Park Opens May 15-Labour Day. Hours 10am-5pm...... Summer: 780-835-7150 Winter: 780-835-7206 Lion’s Old Time Country Music Festival ...... 780-835-0466 / 780-835-3378 Mitelka Folkloric Theatre & Dance Company [email protected] ...... 780-624-1256 Peace River & District Music Teacher’s Association ...... 780-685-3813 Rombs Jamboree www.fairviewfestival.com ...... Rocky 780-991-0288 May 780-835-3596 The Fairview Fine Arts Centre fi[email protected] ...... 780-835-2697 SERVICE GROUPS AND SOCIETIES Fairview & District Agriculture Society ...... 780-494-7536 Fairview and District Lions Club ...... 780-835-4690 / 780-835-3378 Fairview Fire & Rescue Society ...... 780-834-6568 Golden Age Society ...... 780-835-2608 Heart of the Peace Recreation Society ...... 780-835-5306 Knights of Columbus ...... 780-835-5520 Northland Masonic Lodge #147 Regular Meeting, 3rd Tuesday ...... 780-835-3235 Rotary Club ...... 780-835-2415 Royal Canadian Legion #84 ...... 780-835-4129 Whitelaw Agricultural Society ...... 780-596-2006 Wild Rose Rodeo Association ...... 780-494-3636 COMMUNITY HALLS David Thompson Hall ...... 780-494-3932 The Legion Hall ...... 780-835-3733 Golden Meadow Community Hall contact Annemarie Greenhill ...... 780-835-3283 GPRC Fairview Campus Conference Office ...... 780-835-6627 David Thompson Hall ...... 780-494-3932 Waterhole Hall ...... 780-835-4868 Whitelaw Community Hall ...... 780-596-3969 EEO Community Centre Town Office ...... 780-835-5461 Friedenstall Community Hall contact Chris Heck ...... 780-835-4597 Highland Park Hall ...... 780-835-3818 Woodlawn Hall ...... Jill 780-835-4541 Wendy 780-835-5964
CAO ...... Martin Taylor Public Works Manager ...... Garry Leathem Community Services Manager ...... Daryl Greenhill Finance Manager ...... Janice Frykas Municipal Secretary ...... Monika Ralston Town of Fairview Contact Information Town Office ...... 780-835-5461 Fax ...... 780-835-3576 Email ...... [email protected] Website ...... www.fairview.ca 5 Fairview & District F & C S S
Fairview & District Family and No. 136 that develops locally driven Community Support Services is a preventative social initiatives to partnership between the Province enhance the well-being of individuals, of Alberta, Town of Fairview and families and communities. Municipal District of Fairview
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t4USFFU "DSPTTGSPNUIF'BJSQMFY"SFOB"VEJUBOE4BGFUZ#VJMEJOH 7 The Fairview & District Chamber of together through the Chamber they can Commerce offers a range of services and help build a successful, healthy community programs for individual businesses as well as for businesses and residents. Along with the being a major contributing factor to a quality core programs of the Chamber, new ideas and community in general. Member businesses and innovative activities are continually occurring. individual members recognize that by working
The current list of programs and services to members of the Chamber include the following: ✔Advertising ✔Interesting Guest Opportunities Speakers ✔Annual General Meeting ✔Highway Signage ✔Business Referrals ✔Monthly Luncheon ✔Chamber Cash Meetings ✔Chamber Mixers ✔Moonlight Madness ✔Chambers of Commerce ✔Passport to Christmas Group Insurance Plan ✔Santa Claus Parade ✔Fairview Amateur Rodeo ✔Super Saturday Parade ✔Visitor Information ✔Farmers and Merchants Centre Photo courtesy of Sharon Landry Golf Tournament
Luncheon meetings are the first Wednesday of the month at the Dunvegan Inn. We welcome your interest in the Chamber and invite you to be part of the development of your community and take advantage of everything that the Chamber provides.
Are You Prepared for an Emergency?
In the event72 of an emergency HOURS in our community you and your family should be prepared to take care of yourselves for a minimum of 72 hours.
1. Know the Risks: 3. Educate Blizzards, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Floods, Wildfires, • Know the emergency plans in your workplace and your Power outages, Winter storms, Tornadoes children’s school, emergency contact information, the location of fire extinguishers, water valve, electrical 2. Make a Plan: box, gas valve, all Family members know how to contact • Plan how and where to meet emergency services - Where in your home - Safe meeting place outside of your home 4. Have an Emergency Kit • Alternate places to stay such as family and friends Have some basic supplies so you and your family are outside of your neighborhood prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Make • Emergency Exits - Out of your home sure your kit is easy to carry and everyone in the house - Out of your neighborhood - Out of your Town knows where it is. Keep it portable incase you need to leave.
Some Recommended Items for Your Kit • Water • Food • Manual can opener • Flashlight and Batteries • First Aid Kit • Battery operated radio • Candles & Matches • Toiletries • Utensils • Garbage Bags • Basic Tools • Duct Tape
For more information about Emergency Preparedness go to www.getprepared.ca 8 Located 630 kilometres north of Edmonton in the beautiful Peace Region of north western Alberta, along the British Columbia border, Clear Hills County has plenty to offer. The mighty Peace River forming part of the southern boundary, and the Clear Hills to the north, are natural features that contribute to the charm and appeal of the County. Driving through the County on Highway 64 is a beautiful alternative route to Alaska and British Columbia, Carter Camp - Located on George Lake – 4.5 km south providing the opportunity to pass the banks of the Peace River of Hines Creek on Hwy 64. through two stunning river 25 km west of Hines Creek Wonderful boating lake, great crossings; the Clear River and the off Hwy 685. Rustic for water skiing. Boat launch, Beaton River. This well camping, hiking, picnic swimming, beach area, maintained highway is the road of shelter, boat launch, fishing, horseshoes, playground, choice for those seeking playground, RV station. picnic shelter, large camp picturesque scenery and is known stalls. Home of the Naughty for sightings of deer and other Many Islands – 6.5 km Otter and the George Lake wildlife and its vast boreal forest. southwest of Worsley off Music Festival. Excellent Hwy 64. Located on the birding area. banks of the Peace River, picnic shelter, boat launch, Running Lake – 8 km east, fishing, horseshoe pit, 22 km north of Worsley of playground, hiking trails. Hwy 64. Fishing, boat launch, hiking trails. Clear River Campground – Located on Hwy 64, 20 km Stoney Lake – 20 km north from British Columbia border east of Hines Creek off Hwy in the Clear River Valley. 685. Camping, fishing, Picnic shelter, horseshoe pit, swimming, hiking, boat camp stalls. launch.
Whispering Pines Ski Hill – Ole’s Lake – 49 km southwest 25 km northwest of Worsley, of Worsley off Hwy 64. Boat Ski & snowboard school, launch, fishing, hiking trails, chalet and concession, chair camp stalls. lift.
www.clearhillscounty.ab.ca 780-685-3925
9 GPRC FAIRVIEW COLLEGE CAMPUS
Not just the place for a brain workout!
Check out these College Recreation Facilities: Group Exercise Classes Body Sculpt Stability Ball Zumba Yoga
Gymnasium Cardio room Sauna Racquetball / squash courts Fully-equipped weight room
3-hole golf course & putting green Indoor riding arena Soccer field & ball diamond Trout pond
For more information: 780.835.6689
10 MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF FAIRVIEW NO. 136 10957 - 91st Avenue Fairview, AB T0H 1L0 Ph. 780-835-4903 Website: mdfairview.com
The Municipal District of Fairview No. 136 is located approximately 558 km north of Edmonton on Highway 43 and 90 km north of Grande Prairie on Highway 2. To enter the municipality from the south, you will cross the mighty Peace River on the Dunvegan Bridge, the longest gravity-anchored suspension bridge in Alberta. Crossing the “Gateway to the North” will bring you to the Historic Dunvegan Park and Interpretive Centre.
THE MAPLES The Maples is a beautiful day use picnic area located on the west side of Dunvegan Bridge. It is located approximately 26 km south of the Town of Fairview on Highway 2. Visitors may investigate numerous stories about the fascinating history of this area by touring both parks. Historic Dunvegan was one of the first areas to be settled in the region. Along with great camping and picnic facilites, there are adjacent commercial gardens and gift shops to explore. The HIstoric Dunvegan Park has a wonderful campground with hook-ups for RV’s and Campers.
PRATTS LANDING Pratts Landing is located on the shores of the Peace River, 26 river kilometers, 4 hours of paddling upstream from Dunvegan - if driving you can access this wilderness park from secondary highway 682, 32 km west of the Town of Fairview. There are 15 stalls with Fire pits, free firewood, and there is also a playground for the kids.
This region is the Music Festival Capital of Northern Alberta, with many festivals that take place from June to August. The Annual Bluefest is the 3rd Sunday in August in the hamlet of Bluesky located within the M.D. of Fairview No. 136, 9 km east of the Town of Fairview. There are many local musicians taking the stage, with lots of food and activities for the kids. The Fairview Amateur Rodeo happens the 3rd weekend in July, and the North Peace Bracket Racing Association holds drag races throughout the summer months at the Fairview Airpot located just 5 km west of Fairview, on Highway 34.
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The Fairview Fire Department does a wide variety of community service such as a Toy and Food Drive and Fire Prevention Week Fairview Fire & Rescue which runs annually in October. FFRS Society REMINDER! All households that have a smoke detector! The Fairview Fire and Rescue Society is a cooperative venture of the Fairview Now is the time to check Volunteer Fire Department, Fairview EMS, and Fairview RCMP to the batteries. To help you work jointly towards fundraising and enhancing the safety and well-being of the remember do it in the community. There are also members on the society that are not associated to any of spring when Daylight the local Emergency Services. Saving Time begins and In addition to purchasing much needed equipment for the local Emergency Services, in the fall when Daylight the society also makes donations to other worthwhile causes in the Fairview area, such Saving Time ends! as a yearly donation to STARS Air Ambulance (nearly $70,000 to date), EMS Safe Halloween, and supplying the School Zone speed reader boards. The Society also hosted the 1st Annual Emergency Services Ball, which will likely become a yearly event with contributions towards Victim Services. The amount of money raised by the FFRS for Garry Leathem, Fire Chief the continued safety of the community is into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Fairview Volunteer Fire Department If you are interested in more information about the FFRS, interested in making 780-835 5461 a donation, or would like to volunteer, please contact any of the local Emergency Services, or Chairperson Cpl. Brad GILES at 780-835-4031. [email protected]
CHURCH DIRECTORY ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA FAIRVIEW GOSPEL CHAPEL ST.THOMAS MORE ROMAN CATHOLIC 10902 103 Ave.ÊUÊSt. Helen's, Fairview Corner of 105th Ave. and 11th St. >ÀÛiÜÊUÊ>ÀÛiÜÊ"vwVi\ÊÇnänÎxÓÓxäÊ Rector: Rev. Lesley Hand Pastor Dave Brisbin Father Benjamin Nwaeje Office: 780-835-2580 780-835-4198 (office) Rectory: 780-835-2040
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, BLUESKY MENNONITE FAIRVIEW (ST.PAUL'S) UNITED HINES CREEK Contact: Stan Burkholder 780-854-7182 Corner of 103rd Ave. and 111th St. Father Benjamin Nwaeje Church: 780-835-2489 Harold Imes Minister 780-835-2008 Contact: Glen Zavisha 780-494-3770 http://stpaulsunited.wordpress.com FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN REFORMED CORNERSTONE BAPTIST ££n䣣äxÊÛi°ÊÊUÊÇnänÎxxÓÓx 10501 100 St. TRINITY LUTHERAN Pastor. Bill Weenink 780-835-5295 Pastor: Ray Shannon 11304-105 Ave, Fairview Church: 780-835-5656 Pastor: John Rapp 780-524-3712 (Valleyview) FAIRVIEW ALLIANCE 780-835-2480 (Fairview - messages) ÇÓä£äxÊÛi°ÊÊUÊÊÇnänÎxÓÎ{È WESTSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH (PAOC) Pastor: Gerry Wegreen ££nä{£ä{ÊÛi°UÊÇnänÎxxÎxx Senior Pastor: Allen Fraser WORSLEY BAPTIST CHURCH FAIRVIEW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 780-835-3001 (home) Pastor: Dick Hale 780-685-3953 780-835-5620 Associate/Youth Pastor: Mark Fraser Church: 780-685-3930 Pastor: Tyler Rosentren 780-624-1041
15 Everyone’s Going...green 2011 Upcoming Events and Tournaments May 14th - Member & Guest May 28th - Senior Games Playoff June 10th & 11th - Good for Kids June 28th - Ladies Open June 29th - Father & Child June 23rd - Farmer & Merchants June 29th - Junior Closed July 21st - 24th - 55+ Alberta Games August 7th & 8th - Men’s Open August 20th - Couples Classic Fairview Golf Club... September 5th - Ministerial The club does yearly updates to the course September 10th - Andy Little Memorial and clubhouse facilities which ensures that the Fairview Golf Club is always respected as the best 9 hole golf experience in the peace country.
Fairview Golf Club is the Host golf club for the 2011 Alberta 55 plus Summer Games! Come and visit us, you’ll be glad you did! Join Us... www.fairviewgolfclub.com
Bookings 780-835-2844 16 Fairview & District Lions Club 9th Annual OLD TIME COUNTRY
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Some of our other s !NYONE UNDER THE AGE OF MUST BE amenities include an outdoor deck for the accompanied in the water and actively swimmers and an activity room with fridge, sink, supervised by a responsible person who is at least 14 years of age. microwave and BBQ patio. The Aquatic Centre s 0LEASE WALK ON DECK is a great option for birthday parties, family s /UTSIDE FOOTWEAR NEEDS TO BE PLACED ON functions and business parties. the boot racks or carried to your locker s 0LEASE LOCK YOUR LOCKER Available Rental Times for Pool Fridays 8:30-9:30pm (not available May 1st-June 24th) Saturdays 5:30-9:30pm Sundays 10am-Noon & 5:30-9:30pm Monday-Friday, July 3rd-August 28th Rental 8:30-9:30pm Rental Rates Private $80.00/hr + gst Non-Profit $70.00/hr + gst Activity Room $10.00/hr + gst ** For rentals with more than 40 people, there will be an additional fee of $20.00/hr charged for an additional lifeguard. Phone: 780 - 835-2812 Fax: 780-835-6787 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fairview.ca 22 LNote: Lessons essons run on Statutory Holidays Dolphins - 3-5 yrs. Children learn to be independent in the water through play and structured skill development. Cost: $20.00 Time: 11:20 - 11:50 am Days: Monday to Friday Lesson Dates: July 4th-8th July 11th-15th July 18th-21st July 25th-29th Adult Lessons - 16+ August 1st-5th August 8th-12th August 15th-19th August 22nd-26th A program designed to each individual’s ability and needs! Whether you are starting from scratch, scared stiff Note: No lesson on July 22nd or would like to improve your strokes, come learn from experienced instructors in a welcoming environment. Cost: $40.00 for 5 classes Stages 6 years and up Drop in fee is $10.00 Stage 1: Orientation to the water Time: 8:30 - 9:30 pm Date: May 1st - June 24th Cost: $35 (with membership) or $40 (without) Time: 10:40 - 11:10 am When you register for a session of adult lessons you will Days: Monday to Friday receive a 5 punch card for the lesson. You then have the option of choosing 5 Fridays that are convenient for Stage 2: Skill Improvement you. Stage 3: Skill Improvement Cost: $40 (with membership) or $45 (without) Watch for Popular Pool Time: 9:45 - 10:30 am Days: Monday to Friday Programs returning in the fall! Lesson Dates (Stages 1, 2 & 3) s &LIPPERS 7INTER 3WIM #LUB s *UNIOR ,IFEGUARD #LUB Weekday Sessions (Monday to Friday) July 4th-15th July 18th-29th s -ASTERS 3WIM #LUB August 1st-12th August 15th-26th s 3PECIAL .EEDS ,ESSONS s 0RIVATE ,ESSONS Note: No lesson on July 22nd 23 Spring & Summer Schedule May 1st, 2011 - July 2nd, 2011 Early Bird Public Swim Monday, Wednesday & Friday ...... 6:30 am - 9:00 am Monday to Friday...... 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Note: No early bird swim on Statutory Holidays Saturday & Sunday ...... 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm Fit & 50 Aqua Jogging + Lane Monday, Wednesday & Friday ...... 10:00 am - 11:00 am Monday, Wednesday & Friday ...... 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Family/ Adult Swim + Lane Evening Aqua Size Monday, Wednesday & Friday ...... 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Monday (deep water)*...... 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Monday to Friday...... 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday & Sunday ...... Noon - 3:00 pm Wednesday (shallow water)* ...... 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm July 3rd, 2011 - August 28th, 2011 Early Bird Aqua Jogging + Lane Monday, Wednesday & Friday ...... 6:30 am - 9:00 am Monday to Friday...... Noon – 2:00 pm Note: No early bird swim on Statutory Holidays There will be no Aqua Size classes Family/ Adult Swim + Lane in July and August. Monday to Friday...... Noon - 2:00 pm Classes will resume on September 12th. Monday to Friday...... 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday & Sunday ...... Noon - 3:00 pm Public Swim Monday to Friday...... 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday...... 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday & Sunday ...... 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm Extra Public Swims: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm May 9th & June 29th Pool Closed: June 11th (Local Olympian Swim Meet) July 22nd & 23rd (55+ Games) August 29th - September 11th (Maintenance Shut Down) 24 Aqua Size Have fun and get fit in our “liquid gym”!! Classes are suitable for all fitness levels. You do not have to be able to swim to participate & you don’t even have to get your hair wet. Fit & 50+: Evening Aqua Size: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10 – 11 am Monday 8:30 - 9:30 pm deep water class May 2nd - June 29th Wednesday 8:30 – 9:30 pm shallow water class For adults 50 years of age & up with an interest in keeping fit. Fun & challenging - choose from low impact in the shallow A more forgiving form of exercise with low impact on joints & water to no impact in the deep water. Deep water participants injuries & its fun too!! wear flotation belts. Aqua Jogging: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11 am – 1 pm This is a non-instructed time period. Bring a friend and jog/ exercise in the water at your own pace. Equipment is available for your use. Scuba Coming to the pool in May! Contact reception for more information. 25 L i f e gu a r d Bronze Medallion: Prerequisite: Must be atCo least 13 years uof age rand ses be a competent swimmer. Program includes a timed swim of 20 lengths in 15 minutes. COST - $139.65 (includes gst & book) Bronze Cross: Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion. Program includes a timed swim of 24 lengths in 18 minutes. COST- $105.00 (includes gst) Discount price if you sign up for both Bronze Medallion & Cross COMBINED COST - $218.40 (includes gst & book) Standard First Aid: No prerequisites COST- $105.00 (includes gst & book) National Lifeguard Service Award - NLS Prerequisite: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid and must be 16 years old by last day of the class. This is a 40 hour course and is the minimum requirement to become a lifeguard. Cost: $250 + GST Course Dates Bronze Medallion !PRIL TH AM PM s !PRIL TH AM PM April 19th - 9 am - 1 pm Bronze Cross !PRIL ND AM PM s !PRIL RD AM PM April 24th - 9 am - 1 pm NLS: Standard First Aid No dates set at this time for Standard First Aid or NLS. Classes will be scheduled based on number of qualified candidates and instructor availability. 26 Day Rates : forR re-admission a later te the same s day ask for a stamp 3 and under ...... Free Preschool (4-5) ...... $1.00 Youth (6-17) Senior (60+) ...... $2.75 Adult (18-59)/Aqua-Size ...... $4.00 Family ...... $10.00 Season Pass Rates Age 3 Month 6 Month 12 Month Preschool (4-5) 21.00 31.50 55.00 Youth (6-17) 68.00 102.00 178.00 Adult (18-59) 78.50 117.50 205.00 Senior (60+) 68.00 102.00 178.00 Family 183.00 277.50 480.00 Punch Card Rates Age 5 10 15 20 Preschool (4-5) 4.75 9.00 12.75 16.00 Youth (6-17) 13.00 24.75 35.00 44.00 Adult (18-59) 19.00 36.00 51.00 64.00 Senior (60+) 13.00 24.75 35.00 44.00 Family 47.50 90.00 127.50 160.00 Mondays - MotivationTheme Monday - All Day Days Motivate someone to come to the pool! All Seasons Pass holders can bring a friend for “Free” on Mondays Thursdays - Volleyball &AMILY 3WIM PM PM s 0UBLIC 3WIM PM PM Tuesdays - Toonie Tuesday - All day Enjoy a game of water volleyball with friends or family. It’s the best bargain in Town. Everyone swims for a Toonie on Tuesdays. Fridays - Food Bank Friday All Day Bring a non-perishable food donation & enter our Wednesdays - Family Wednesday monthly draw for a free pool punch card. Promoting Family Fun & Fitness. *All families swim for $8.00 (20%discount off regular cost) Weekends - Super Saturday & Sunday Family Swim 11am-1pm & 6pm-7pm All day…All weekend Public Swim 7pm – 8:30pm Pool toys are left out all day for your enjoyment. * Family consists of up to 2 care provider adults & their dependent children that reside in the same residence. Fairview Regional Aquatic Centre 780-835-2812 27 25 Years Of Find Your Voice Design Experience Learn to communicate effectively with s LOGOS s WEB DESIGN s BROCHURES s Fairview Toastmasters s BUSINESS CARDS s ADVERTISING s POSTERS s Why Join Toastmasters? UÊ i>ÀÊÌÊVÕV>ÌiÊÀiÊivviVÌÛiÞÊ UÊ iViÊ>ÊLiÌÌiÀÊÃÌiiÀ°Ê UÊ«ÀÛiÊÞÕÀÊ«ÀiÃiÌ>ÌÊÃÃÊ UÊVÀi>ÃiÊÞÕÀÊi>`iÀà «Ê«ÌiÌ>Ê UÊ iViÊÀiÊÃÕVViÃÃvÕÊÊÞÕÀÊV>ÀiiÀÊ UÊ Õ`ÊÞÕÀÊ>LÌÞÊÌÊÌÛ>ÌiÊ>`Ê«iÀÃÕ>`iÊ UÊ,i>V ÊÞÕÀÊ«ÀviÃÃ>Ê>`Ê«iÀÃ>Ê}>ÃÊ UÊVÀi>ÃiÊÞÕÀÊÃivÊVw`iVi° BY DARKE Fairview Toastmaster meets in the L>ÃiiÌÊvÊÌ iÊ>ÀÛiÜÊiÊÀÌÃÊ iÌÀiÊ 7i`iÃ`>ÞÃÊ>ÌÊÇ\ääÊ«°° ...where more costs less! Contact Chris Eakin 780-835-1457 #ORRINA $ARKE s RDARKE TELUSPLANETNET or Valerie Lee 780-835-9345 780.228.4812 Fairview Museums Located inFairview Downtown FairviewRCMP atCentennial 10813-103 Avenue Museum across from the Fine Arts Centre and originally an RCMP residence, it depicts a typical 1920 home. There are displays on the main and upper floor, basement and porch. The museum is literally filled with artifacts, displays and photos that capture and preserve the history of the surrounding area. OPEN: Summer hours of operation 1:30 - 5:00 pm This 10 acre parcelFairview of land Pioneer is located Museum 1 km north of Fairview on Secondary Highway 732 at the Cummings Lake turnoff. The plan is to turn this location into a “town site” with farm, oilfield, sawmill and demonstration areas. The artifacts are currently being displayed in the restored Macdonald school. Other valuable Historical buildings, which have been moved to the site from the surrounding area, undergo restoration. OPEN: Summer hours of operation Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 – 5:00 pm Appointment After Hours: Call 780-835-2392 780-835-2847 780-835-2632 28 Pitch-In! Community-Wide SPRING CLEANING Saturday, May 14th, 2011 & Saturday, July 9th, 2011 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Clean up streets, sidewalks, alleys, boulevards, parks, school yards! Each year, as we look forward to spring, it comes as a shock when snow melt reveals a spring mess. A pristine blanket of snow has hidden months of careless littering. Cleanup is a must, and we sincerely thank those who step up to do what needs to be done. The pay-back is day-to-day living in a clean, beautiful community which we can be proud of. If the whole community “pitches in” a huge job can be completed in short order. Meet in front of the arena to register and to get your garbage bag(s) and gloves. Return with one or more filled WIN A PRIZE! garbage bags. Every filled garbage bag brought in qualifies you for one entry to win a prize: U 20 Punch Family Pass to Fairview Regional Aquatic Centre ($160) U Three-Volume Set of Fairview & District History Books ($130) U Week Stay at Cummings Lake Campground ($100) Draws will be made at 4:00 pm on May 14th, 2011 SECOND PITCH-IN - JULY 9 - SAME AS ABOVE BOULEVARD SWEEPING Boulevard sweeping will be in progress in April and May. Watch for street closure signs which will be posted one day in advance. Please remove parked vehicles from streets when you see the sign. Parked vehicles will delay sweeping. Clear debris from around low trees to facilitate sweeping. 29 Or, why clutter the landfill with things someone else could use? Put items out on your front lawn or driveway that you no longer need but someone else may. Then, drive or walk around town, have a look to see if others have something you need. If yes, take it, it’s free! At the same time, get to know the people in your community. It’s win-win, green and fun! Everythihg must be free. YOU must clean up at the end of the day. The Town will not pick up left items. Please do not leave clutter on lawns. First come, first served. Items must be placed on your private property, not town boulevards. 30 Cook Up Some Compost! Composting is great for the environment and great for your garden, but keep it clean and odor-free. Recipe Green Stuff - Fresh lawn clippings, raw food scraps, egg shells, peelings, seeds, weeds (only if you cook your compost properly, otherwise, skip the weeds) Dry Stuff - Dried grass or plant material, fallen leaves, newsprint Dirt - Any kind of garden dirt to provide the necessary bacteria Water - Dry compost will not decompose Layer, Stir - To distribute ingredients evenly Wait - Watch the magic happen - fabulous black, sweet-smelling soil DO NOT ADD MEAT, BONES, COOKED FOOD, LARGE PLANT MATERIAL SUCH AS BRANCHES, ANIMAL MANURE, TOXIC SUBSTANCES. If your compost develops an unpleasant odor, add some dirt and water and stir. 31 Community-Wide SPRING CLEANING May 2-7, 2011 Front Yard, Back Yard, House, Garage Clean-up! Free Whites Pickup - Public Works sta unable to participate in the Free Garbage will pick up “whites” such as old stoves, Drop-o on May 7, call the Town O ce to fridges, washers, dryers and dishwashers. have items picked up. This pick-up will take To have these picked up you must place Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6. register with the Town O ce in advance. Whites pick-up will take place May 2 to 7. Call 780-835-5461 in advance to register for the above Free Pick-up for Seniors, Shut-Ins, free pick-up Sservices. Handicapped - If you are incapacitated and Free Community-Wide Garbage Drop-Off Sat., May 7 BINS LOCATED AT PUBLIC WORKS YARD 10813 - 111th Street (Water Plant) - Yard Waste - Metals - Household Garbage - Electronic Waste Follow directions from on-site attendants. Hazardous Wastes must be taken directly to North Peace Regional Land ll. FREE HOT DOGS!! Spring Cleaning works up a mighty appetite. The Town will be serving up BBQ Hot Dogs 4BUVSEBZ .BZtBNUPQN at the Public Works Yard 32 GEORGE LAKE CAMPGROUND Located 3km south of Hines Creek on Highway 64, the George Lake Campground is open from May 1st - October. A new washroom and shower facility, kitchen shelter and bandstand are some of the ammenities provided for our 30+ campsites which includes group and overflow camping. George Lake is a great location for bird watching and nature lovers will enjoy the 2km hiking trail and the beautiful sunsets over the lake. Events • Mid-summer Karaoke June 11, 2011 - watch for posters and highway signs • Annual Music Festival - Sunday, Sept. 4 starting at 10:30am Free all you can eat Corn 1-5pm Gold Rush for the kids at 2pm Wagon rides, paddle wheeler rides, horseshoe tournament, performance from local musicians all day and into the night Campground Amenities • 30 Overnight camping stalls • Wheel chair accessible • Childrens playground • 3 Stalls with electrical • Kitchen shelter • Boating for a variety of hookups • Bandstand with electricity water craft recreation • Group camping area (for • Free firewood including water skiing birthday parties, weddings, • Beach area • Boat launch and boat dock anniversaries • Baseball diamond • Beautiful sunsets • Overflow camping • Paddle wheeler Rides • 3 stalls with electrical • Washroom shower facilities, (Knotty Otter 780-685-2202) hookups Come Camp with us at George Lake Campground Information: 780-494-3684 or 780-494-2222 33 ;6>GK>:L GZ\^hiZgVii]ZBVaadcBV^c Have LZYcZhYVn!BVgX](%i]!'%&& */%%eb"-/%%eb Fu te! HVijgYVn!6eg^a.i]!'%&& &%/%%Vb"&/%%eb n! L Compe IjZhYVn!6eg^a&'i]!'%&& */%%eb"-/%%eb earn New Skills! AVhib^cjiZdcÒZaYgZ\^higVi^dcVii]Z8daaZ\Z BVn(gYBVn*i]!'%&& */(%eb"-/(%eb competitive summer swim club May 1st - August 14th, 2011 8Vaa 780-835-3872 [dgbdgZ^c[dgbVi^dc Dance • Drama • Music MITELKA FOLKLORIC THEATRE & DANCE SHOW COMPANY Multi Dance Styles: • Tap • Hip Hop • Ballet • Lyrical & Musical Theatre *Some small acting roles for those of you that want to participate in the theatrical parts Ages 4-Adult Mitelka creates its own stories through a unique blend of dance, drama and music. Classes Begin in September and end the first weekend in May. Practices are located at Waterhole Hall four miles south of Fairview. For more information please call Carol at 780-685-3813. 10% discount if registered by August. 34 Box 665 Hines Creek, AB T0H 2A0 Hines Creek Golf and Country Association is • Reasonable rates and memberships located 5 and ½ km south of Hines Creek • 10 - 9 Hole round punch cards available or 24 km from the Town of Fairview. • Assorted public tournaments during the season 2 miles west of highway 64. • Public campsite Golf course signs are posted. • Secluded Annual Renewable Campsites (member option only) Our services include: • Private bookings with optional catering • A beautiful, secluded 9 hole golf course with 5 available for special events fairways playing alongside the Hines Creek for - Birthday and anniversary parties the golfer who enjoys a challenge - Family and class reunions • Licensed clubhouse with friendly, courteous and - Staff functions helpful staff - School Groups Welcomed • Kitchen with a short order menu • Rental carts and clubs available th Come visit us and enjoy a relaxing round • Patio looking over the 9 fairway and green on the golf course and for the avid • Casual drop in leagues nature lover take a scenic stroll - Ladies league – Tuesday evenings to experience the sights and sounds of - Mens league – Wednesday evenings Mother Nature in all her splendor. - Seniors league – Thursday afternoons - Mixed couples league – Friday evenings (2 ball best ball format) 780-494-2217 July 9 - Annual CNIB Faircreek Golf Tourney Tee times required during peak times. 35 Alberta Health Services in Fairview offers more services than the ones listed above. Call or visit www.albertahealthservices.ca for more information. Contact the Fairview Public Health Centre for more information or to make an appointment at 36 FAIRVIEW ROTARY CLUB What does the Rotary Club do in Fairview? Here are some examples from this past year... s !NNUAL 2OTARY "IRTHDAY AND !NNIVERSARY #ALENDAR 0HOTO #ONTEST s 4HE 'OOD FOR +IDS !NNUAL !UCTION AND 'OLF 4OURNAMENT s $ONATIONS #AMP 'O &OR )T %% /LIVER 0LAYGROUND s (OSTING THE 2#-0 -USICAL 2IDE s !NNUAL %NTRY IN THE &ESTIVAL OF 4REES s 4ENDING THE mOWER PLANTER AT THE ,EGION (ALL s 0ROVIDING RIDES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS DURING WINTER MONTHS $RIVING -ISS $AISY s 0ANCAKE "REAKFASTS s #OURTESY AND ).TEGRITY 3HIELDS s 9OUTH 0ROGRAMS )NTERNATIONAL 3TUDEN %XCHANGE ).4%2!#4 290%. 2OTARY 9OUTH 0ROGRAM OF %NRICHMENT AND 29,! 2OTARY 9OUTH ,EADERSHIP !WARD s 3HELTER "OX FOR (AITIAN $ISASTER 2ELIEF s (ELP THE &AIRVIEW &OOD "ANK s $ECORATING (EMSTOCK 0ARK AT #HRISTMAS s 0ROVIDING COMMUNITY EVENT NOTICES ON THE 2OTARY #LOCK Want to find out more about Rotary? We don’t blame you! Meetings are every Friday at noon at the Dunvegan Inn. Find out more. Please contact our Membership Chair, Kamie Currie at 780-835-3279 www.serviceaboveself.ca 37 Fairview’s 2011 Community Clean-up and Beautification Plan Be a Part of Something Great! This year, we are going all out to spruce up and beautify our community. Why? First, Fairview can and should be a clean, beautiful place for all of us to live. Second, we are hosting the biggest event ever to be held here - the Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games, which will bring in 1500 or more visitors - we want to show off and be proud of our community. Third, we have entered the Alberta Communities in Bloom contest, competing with other towns of similar size in the Province. Fourth, a big surprise is coming soon, but here’s a hint - Fairview will be hosting its first annual no-holds-barred fun festival August 27th. Check out the plan to see what the Town is doing for you and what you can do to participate in the Community Clean-up and Beautification Plan. Save the Dates April 30 Free Stuff in Fairview April 30 Deadline to Register for Community Beautification Contests May 2 to 6 Free “Whites” Pick-up (pre-register) May 5 & 6 Free Help for Seniors, Shut-Ins, Handicapped (pre-register) May 7 Free Garbage Drop-Off - Bins at Public Works Yard May 7 Free Hot Dogs - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm May 14 First Pitch-In July 9 Second Pitch July 10 Judging Day for Community Beautification Contests 38 2011 COMMUNITY Beautificati n ENTER ONE OR MORE CONTESTS TO WIN GREAT PRIZES! In keeping with the 2011 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games, the theme for our Beautification Plan and contest is: Bridging Friendships. The color scheme is blue (including violet and purple), gold (including all yellows) C and orange (palentest peach to cinnamon). CONTESTS: Residential Landscaping 1st prize - $500 credit on town utility bill 2nd prize - $300 credit on town utility bill 3rd prize - $100 credit on town utility bill Residential - Most Improved $300 credit on town utility bill Residential - Most Unique $300 credit on town utility bill Commercial Window Display 1st prize - one year sidewalk snow removal ($300 +) est. 2nd - one month (Dec.) Snow removal ($100 +) est. 3rd - one professional window cleaning ($50 +) est. COMMERCIAL Sidewalk Floral Display 1st prize - one year sidewalk snow removal ($300 +) est. 2nd - one month (Dec.) Snow removal ($100 +) est. 3rd - one professional window cleaning ($50 +) est. Entry forms, available at Town Office, must be submitted by April 30. Only those who have submitted an entry form are eligible to compete. Judging Date is July 10, 2011. RESIDENTIAL WATER INCENTIVE: The Town of Fairview will allow 2000 extra gallons of water per month with no additional charges on utility bill for the months of June and July 2011. Only properties in residential areas are eligible. (Town reserves the right to withdraw this incentive in the case of water shortages due to dry weather or mechanical problems.) ALBERTA 55 PLUS SUMMER GAMES JULY 21-24, 2011 The Town of Fairview, MD of Fairview No. 136, Clear Hills County and Grande Prairie Regional College are proudly hosting the 2011 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games from July 21-24, 2011. Over 1100 participants and 400 non-participating guests will be visiting the region! Interested in Volunteering? Want to Participate? The 2011 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games needs to fill over Participants ages 55 plus are welcome to 800 volunteer positions in order to host a successful Games. compete in the 2011 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Whatever your skills and talents, we can find a job for you! Games. The 14 Activities and 2 Cultural Events If you are interested in volunteering, call the included in the Games are: Athletics, Bocce, Contract Games Office or register online at: www.fairview55games.com Bridge, Cycling, Floor Curling, Floor Shuffleboard, under the Get Involved section. Golf, Horseshoes, Military Whist, Pool (8-Ball),Slo- pitch, Swimming, Tennis, Creative Writing, and Visual Arts & Crafts. For more information, check Have Room to Spare? out the Games website. The 2011 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games Society is asking residents of Fairview & area to open up their homes and/or RV’s to house some of the participants and guests during the Games. If you have a room to spare or an RV to lend, please contact Pauline at 780.835.3361 or send an email to [email protected]. Contact Us! In Person: 10956-91 Avenue (Upper Level of TransCanada Building - South Industrial Park) Phone: s Fax: 780.835.5599 Online: www.fairview55games.com