WARD 3 NEWS SAPRAE CREEK & DRAPER ROAD

SEPTEMBER 2013

Please slow down and watch for the kids on our roads!

Anzac~Conklin~~Fort Fitzgerald~Fort MacKay~~Janvier~Mariana Lake~Saprae Creek Estates

9909 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, , ph: 780-743-7000 fax: 780-743-7999 www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca

WARD 3 NEWS IN THIS ISSUE:  SCRS Update Editor: Pamela Garbin  Councilor Corner  Oxbow Sulphur Open House PH: 780-715-2787  HUB Playgroup

 Family Movie Night Email: [email protected]  Family Fun Day OCTOBER NEWSLETTER DEADLINE:  Scrapbook Crop  Run for the Cure September 25, 2013  Citizen Nomination  Shell Albian Sands Info Subscribe to your newsletter online at  Fire Prevention

 Pancake Breakfast and Culture Days www.sapraecreek.com  Recycle Schedule Check us out on FACEBOOK  Transit Schedule Saprae Creek Residents Society  Community Calendar

SAPRAE CREEK RESIDENTS SOCIETY DRAPER ROAD RESIDENTS SOCIETY

Pam Garbin, Chair 780-715-2787 Daphne van’t Wout, Chair 780-743-8459 Tracy Unger, Vice-Chair 780-743-3360 Jim Kosituk, Vice-Chair 780-791-0870 Angela Baker, Secretary 780-747-0789 Christine Sadzak, Treasurer 780-799-7371 Marilyn Rustad, Treasurer 780-715-4960 Jodi Thorne, Secretary 780-791-9979 Dennis Gable, Infrastructure 780-792-4408 Mike Morin, Industry Contact 780-598-1820 Michelle Archibald, Youth Director 780-715-6727 Draper Road Residents Society (DRRS) Melanie Asher, Rec Director 780-799-3625 [email protected] Tanya Cote, Director 780-715-6867

Address: 215 Freestone Way Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5B4

Email: [email protected] Around the Creek

Message from the SCRS Board Chair

By Pam Garbin

First I want to welcome ALL of the NEW residents to Saprae Creek. Over the last few months there have been quite a few homes sold and I hope everyone will enjoy living in Saprae Creek as much as I have over the last 12 years. Well summer vacation is over (time flies when you are having fun), kids are back to school and EVENTS in Saprae Creek are starting up again. Please make sure you slow down around the kids getting on and off the school bus. RED LIGHTS FLASHING MEANS STOP! Lots of little ones out there this year and we all want them home safe. Looking forward to finishing off our Tball and Soccer Programs that needed to be postponed due to poor field conditions. Family Movie Night starts up again we have had many new families move into The Creek over the last 4 months, please come out and enjoy a family orientated movie with some pizza, everyone is welcome! Our FUN RUN has been rescheduled for September 21st, even if you are not walking or running the 2.5 or 5 km routes, feel free to bring the family out for the BBQ, bouncy castle and face painting part of the afternoon. On September 28th we welcome all scrapbooker and cardmakers in Saprae Creek to an ALL day scrapbook crop, enjoy 12 hours of crop time, it is a perfect opportunity to start the Summer 2013 Scrapbook. Book off Saturday October 5th for our FALL Community Clean up and BBQ, a time to get Saprae Creek looking good before that season changes on us. AS with all our events please watch for event sign up on our Saprae Creek Facebook Page, if you are not on Facebook, please feel free to give me a phone call or email and I will get you on the events list! Enjoy September everyone, it is going to be a busy one. Councillor’s Corner – September 2013 by Al Vinni I am still basking in the warm glow of the cancellation of the Alberta Oil Sands’ lease. Over the years, I was told by many that AOS’s development could not, would not, be stopped. Some of the people who told me that were elected members of the Provincial government; others were senior Provincial government employees. I am so happy that we got what we wanted: a stop to oil development in and around our residential neighbourhoods. Unfortunately, we do not have much time to rest on our laurels, as the next challenge is upon us. Oxbow, the company proposing to expand sulphur handling and processing at the Lynton rail yard is having an Open House on September 11, 2103 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Vista Ridge. I encourage everyone who is interested in the long term future of Saprae Creek to come out to that Open House and ask questions of Oxbow and demonstrate to them that we are involved in our community. With what we learn from this meeting we will be better able to make a plan of action concerning this development. The work on community halls has moved slowly this summer. To be fair, our administration was set back by about six weeks dealing with flood related issues. We will continue to move ahead with a process to identify the type and location of the halls on Draper Road and Saprae Creek. To this end, Marilyn’s work on identifying a parcel in Saprae Creek is very promising, while in Draper there is a parcel in the RMWB’s control that was obtained for the expressed purpose of a community hall. Ultimately, community members, through consultation, will decide if these are the sites we go after for the construction of our community halls. The Placemaking is proceeding at what I might call a very measured pace. I guess for some of us those banners will take some getting used to. However, these types of displays has been well received in other areas of the RMWB, Poplar Park downtown being one notable example where I think the banners fit in quite well with the surroundings. In any event, work will no doubt carry over to next year before all the Placemaking is completed. On a sour note, I was advised at the start of this week that actually there was no oil available again this year for our roads and that the road crews were going to go ahead with calcium chloride on top of the new gravel that had been laid down. My thanks to Ed Tatum for bringing a number of facts to my attention, particularly concerning the ability to source oil out of . It seems whoever is purchasing oil for the RMWB, or rather, not purchasing it; is unaware that it can be had even if it cannot be obtained at the factory gate in . So I have some questions that I will be looking to Administration to answer this week. I have not in my three years on Council been given the gears on an issue like I have on this road repair project. Yearly maintenance of our roads used to be so simple. Anyway, on the bright side, the commitment is to hot roll the roads next year with asphalt, so that is something to look forward to (just don’t hold your breath). I am very angry about this situation and I will get some answers. On a happier note, I have been enjoying my term as Deputy Mayor this summer, a term that runs up to the day that the new Council will be sworn in, being October 29th. I have attended many events over the past few months as the summer is very busy with activities. I have learned that the Mayor works very hard and is an incredibly busy person. I will be making an official announcement on September 3rd, but I wanted to let it be known through this space that I will be running for re-election this fall as the Ward 3 Councillor. I thank you all for the support I have received over the past three years. Finally, I wanted to end by commenting on the passing of our dear neighbor, Ken Janke. There was a beautiful ceremony today (August 25th) at the McMurray Gospel Assembly celebrating Ken’s life. Bertha, his wife of 58 years, was there looking great. Many Saprae Creek folks shared stories about Ken at the reception downstairs following the official ceremony. It was a very touching moment of community that was truly bittersweet. Over the past three years Ken occasionally summoned me for an audience and explained to me what I should be doing. I will miss that advice. We have lost a Saprae Creek original. AROUND THE CREEK AROUND THE CREEK

Hi families if you are doing any toy room cleanouts, the program would appreaciate your donation of toys in excellent used condition. Thank you in advance

THE HUB Parent/Child Program WHEN : WEDNESDAYS STARTING SEPTEMBER 11th WHERE: Spruce Valley Room at Vista Ridge TIME: 10-11:30 am Geared towards ages 0-5, a great way for your child to socialize with similar aged children in Saprae Creek by way of interactive stations, craft time, circle time, followed by in a light snack. For more information contact Pam Garbin 780-715-2787 Look forward to seeing you there! MUNICIPALITY NEWS

WHEN: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20th Time: 6-7:30pm Where: Spruce Valley Room Vista Ridge Pizza and our feature movie for FREE! Event is provided to you by the Saprae Creek Residents Society!

Respond to the event on the Saprae Creek Residents Society FACEBOOK PAGE to help us provide enough food and drink for everyone! For more information or to register if you DO NOT have Facebook Call Pam at 780-715-2787 Parental Supervision is required! SAPRAE CREEK

Register to run at 9:30am FUN FOR THE KIDS TOO!

Bouncy Castle Run will start at 10am and 2.5km and 5 km routes, both starting from the Face Painting Saprae Creek Fire Hall Starting at 11am ending at 1pm.

BBQ cooked by our very own Saprae Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Hope to see you there!

PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE SAPRAE CREEK FACEBOOK PAGE SO WE CAN PROVIDE ENOUGH FOOD. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL PAM 780-715-2787

PLEASE JOIN US AT VISTA RIDGE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28th for an ALL DAY SCRAPBOOK and CARD MAKING CROP LUNCH AND DINNER ARE PROVIDED COST $35 TIME: 10 am to 10 pm MAIN LODGE AREA at VISTA RIDGE CONTACT Michelle Archibald at [email protected] Or call 780-715-6727 to register your spot HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE ! If you cannot make it but LOVE scrapbook supplies check out my online website for CLOSE TO MY HEART scrapbook paper and supplies http://scrapbookdivas.ctmh.com THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SAPRAE CREEK are participating in the 2013 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure and you’re invited to join! Time to start thinking about some crazy pink outfits The CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada's largest single day, volunteer-led fundraising event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research, education and health promotion initiatives. This year’s event takes place on Sunday, October 6th, starting at 10:30. I would love to share this experience with you and I think it would be a great opportunity to bond together as a community. It is a 1km or 5km walk or run. Please join my team today by registering under the team name "Real Housewives of Saprae Creek" Also, please feel to invite friends and family to join our team.

Melanie Asher, CFT SCRS Recreation Director 780.799.3625

For more information or to book a cleaning in the Saprae Creek Area CALL MARILYN 780-607-1938

(780) 799 - 0655

Are you interested in learning the un-varnished TRUTH about investing in real estate in today's market? Then don't miss this event!

For the FIRST time ever in Fort Mac... Striking Oil in Real Estate... Profiting from Properties!

A full-day Real Estate Investing Workshop, Fort McMurray, Saturday September 28th, 2013. Whether you are a seasoned real estate investor with multiple properties in your portfolio, or a new investor who is just getting started (or thinking about getting started), there is NO better place for you to get the best, proven and practical real estate training than at this event! You are no doubt aware that the real estate market in Fort McMurray is HOT! You could have purchased a condo here 15 years ago for $40,000.00, and now you know what that same little condo is worth...it's CRAZY. The question is...is it too late to get in on the market or not? Come to this event and you'll find out! This is an event put on BY local Fort Mac real estate investors FOR other Fort Mac investors and investors in the making. Our goal is to provide the BEST, objective real estate investing tips, tricks and resources for you so that you can either improve your current portfolio, or get started on the right foot. We have a combination of local area experts, as well as nationally-known 'gurus' who will be flying in to share their hard-earned knowledge and expertise with you. Here's what is going to be covered at this one-time-only event: "Five Homes To Freedom" with Key Note Speaker, Ken Beaton.

Ken is a professional Canadian real estate investor with over 115 'doors' in his portfolio. He is the co-author of "Creative Real Estate Investing for Canadians", and has been train- ing people about investing for over 10 years. Many new investors get very intimidated when they see how many properties they actually need to create a full-time income from real estate investing...if they follow the 'traditional' strategy of buy-and-hold investing. The thought of having to acquire 50, 75 or even 100 revenue properties or more is enough to scare many people away. This is especially true once they've heard about (or experienced) a few 'tenant-from-hell' stories! In this presentation, Ken is going to show you a completely DIFFERENT approach to buy-and-hold investing - and how you can create a surplus of passive income from as few as 5 single family homes - enough to live very nicely without having to worry about government pensions and shaky corporate retirement plans! And as an added bonus - you have 1/10th the 'tenant and toilet' headaches to worry about! And speaking of 'Tenants and Toilets", Ken's lovely wife, Joanne Beaton, a professional property manager, is another of our featured speakers! Due to the size of their own portfolio of revenue properties, Joanne began Arca property management. After years of dealing with inept property management companies who we- re more interested in making an easy buck than providing quality service - Joanne started her own property management company in 2009. While beginning with their own portfolio, other investors quickly saw what a superior job Joanne was doing, that they signed up with her company as well. Joanne's company, ARCA property management, currently manages over 300 rental units in and around the small city of Almont, Ontario. Joanne will be sharing her hard-earned experience in the trenches with you on "Managing for Cash - How to Attract and Keep Your Ideal Tenants". Are you interested in creating a FULL-TIME income from real estate investing - sooner, rather than later? How about doing it with very part-time effort?

Then you won't want to miss our next Key-Note presenter - Dave Dubeau with... The Rental Cash Flow Revolution! How to Avoid the 3 Biggest Landmines Canadian Real Estate Investors Face That Keep Them Struggling With Underperforming Properties and Puny Profits.

Dave Dubeau is recognized as one of Canada's leading "Creative" real estate investing experts. He is the co-author of "Creative Real Estate Investing for Canadians" (with Ken Beaton), as well as "Rent to Own Profits for Canadians".

In this presentation, you will discover...

 How to revolt against your current J.O.B. income and replace it with massive cash flow and quick profits from real estate – FAST!

 A Profit Upheaval !! … Discover how to get $500, $800, even $1,000/month positive cashflow…from just one single family home (vs. the paltry $50 „average‟ for most buy & hold rentals).

 Dave's 2 favourite “Clandestine Methods” to create an extra $150 – $200/month net cashflow to your existing properties – FAST, EASY and CHEAP.

 The Top 3 ways to scout out which tenants are „friendlies‟ and which are actually undercover „enemies‟, waiting to ambush you with unexpected hassles and expenses. Malcolm &J enelle Setter - a young Fort Mac couple who are rocking it with creative real estate investing! They will be sharing some of their The #1 Secret the most successful real estate investors know – and experiences doing creative transactions in the local market. how to apply it in your situation!

Dave will be joined by two of his favourite students, Malcolm and Janelle Setter from Fort McMur- ray, and together they will show you how these tactics actually work here in the Fort Mac market. Other money-making/money-saving topics that will be covered at this LIVE event include... Renting 101 - with Heidi Major, RMWB Landlord and Tenant advisor. Heidi will walk us through the do's and don'ts of dealing with tenants. What your rights and obliga- tions are as a landlord, and how best to avoid the tenant nightmare stories you have from other investors. Keeping it Legal. Real Estate Legalities 101 - with Allan Vinni, a local, Fort Mac real estate lawyer.Many newbie (and experienced) real estate investors get themselves into hot-water when they DO NOT have good, solid contracts and legal documentation for their real estate deals. Whether it is with the initial purchase of a property, joint venture agreements with money partners, or the rental contracts you have with your tenants, having the right paperwork, done properly - can make (or save) you many thousands of dollars!

Speaking of joint ventures...we are very pleased to have Mr. Sherwin Toms as a guest speaker. Sherwin owns multiple properties in and around Fort McMurray, and he is an expert on Attracting Joint Venture (Money Partners)! Find out how Sherwin does it, and how you too can find more than enough money to create your ideal portfolio! And when it comes to Money And Real Estate Investing - the KEY player on your team is your accountant. Getting things structured properly from the get-go can mean the difference between paying a little bit in taxes, and having to give the government over HALF of what you bring in. Which would you rather pay...a little or a LOT? Everett Dierksen, a CPA is going to show us what to do and what NOT to do when it comes to structuring your deals, as well as working with banks and brokers. Now that you know so much more about real estate investing - then next question is... where do I get some? Having a top-notch realtor on your team is key! And not just ANY realtor - you should have a realtor who really understands investing and investors...a realtor who is a real estate investor himself - just like our featured speaker, Marshall Barbour! Marshall is a young fellow who actually created a full-time income for himself FROM his own real estate investing - and was able to quit his high-paying oil field job (that he hated). In addition to investing himself, Marshall has now become a Realtor in order to help other real estate investors achieve their goals as well. In his presentation, Marshall is going to reveal How To Work With A Realtor To Find The Best Listed Deals Available. Breakfast and Lunch Are Included. Whew! That's a lot we're going to cover in a 1 day event - and we're going to make sure that you are well taken care of when you're there! Breakfast and lunch are provided by Bertini's Catering(owners, Real and Sheila Chartrand) - Fort McMurray's premiere catering service. Support a GREAT, Local Cause. And while you are learning, you'll also be doing GOOD, because $50 from every registration is going directly to the "Kid's Forever Charity" - a non-profit organization, started in Fort McMurray, to help families with sick and disabled children to cope with the financial hardships of medical costs due to equipment, travel and treatment not covered by the Alberta government. Seating for this event is strictly limited by the fire marshal to a maximum of 100 people. Here are the details: Striking Oil in Real Estate - Profiting from Properties

What: Profiting from Properties! A full-day real estate investing workshop. When: Saturday, September 28th, 2013. 8:30 - 5:00 pm (registration at 8 am) Where: Vista Ridge Ski Lodge in Saprae Creek, end of Spruce Valley Drive. Who: For real estate investors of ALL levels - from beginners to 'pro's'. Hosted by local and national real estate investors and professionals. Why: To provide you with the tools, resources, contacts and information you need to maximize your revenues and reduce your workload through real estate investing Cost: $149/ person. Includes breakfast and lunch, and $50 from each ticket sold goes to the Kids Forever charity. Cash or Cheque (payable Kal-Cor Properties) How: To register, please contact Real Chartrand at 780-715-5467 or Malcolm Setter at 780-972-3040.

The nomination deadline is September 20, 2013 by 12:00 p.m. Submissions will be accepted in person, via email or through the online application. Here‟s your chance to recognize someone in your community whose efforts really stand out! For more information, please call 780.743.7966 or email [email protected]. MUNICIPALITY NEWS MUNICIPALITY NEWS MUNICIPALITY NEWS MUNICIPALITY NEWS Around the Creek

Community Calendar SEPTEMBER 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Labour Day

8 9 10 11 HUB 12 13 14 OXBOW

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 HUB MOVIE NIGHT FUN DAY

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 HUB CROP

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Schedule of Programs and Events

 Saprae Creek Volunteer Fire Department Practice Nights: Sept. 9, 16, 23, and 30th (Mondays)  Oxbox Sulphur Open House: Wednesday Sept. 11th 5-8  HUB Playgroup: WEDNESDAYS 10-11:30 starting September 11th  Family Movie Night: Friday Sept. 20th 6-7:30  Family Fun Day: Saturday Sept. 21st 10am Run or walk, 11-1 BBQ and kids activities

 Scrapbook Crop: Sept. 28th 10-10  Investment Workshop: Sept 28th 8:30-5

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