A FORT MCKAY FIRST NATION PUBLICATION Current OCTOBER 2013 VOLUME 4 :: ISSUE 10 SUMMER STUDENT SUCCESS Summer is officially over and what a first aid, fatigue awareness, hygiene stellar one it was, especially for our and other life skills/job prepared- PARTNERSHIP 3 youth enrolled in the Summer Stu- ness workshops. BREAST CANCER dent Employment Program (SSEP). The youth were paid an hourly wage 4 All 26 youth, ages 14-18, completed and almost all chose the option to FMGOC JOB FAIR 5 and graduated from the program. have their pay banked with their The SSEP had a positive impact on final pay being matched by the BANNOCK EXPERTS 10 Fort McKay in many ways. It em- FMFN. The only ones that did not ROSE BUJOLD ployed the youth over the summer choose this option were those that 12 break, with their main job being the had living expenses that needed to HOCKEY 14 beautification of the community. be met, for example young mothers. The youth landscaped in the morn- A $500 bonus was also awarded to ings, with the Elders’ yards being those who were outstanding in the the first priority. In the summer areas of attendance, performance heat of the afternoons the youth and attitude towards work and the were either back working on Elders’ program. lawns or they attended an array of The students’ work experience and dynamic workshops including ATV their banked earnings were valu- safety, bear awareness, anti-bully- able, however, the life experience ing, WHMS, OHS, confined spaces, (Continued on page 2)

5 6 8 1 (Continued from page 1) CULTURAL EXPERIENCE AT MOOSE LAKE CAMP IS PRICELESS py to know how to erect a teepee now, and she “loved” how they all smudged every morning and every night. “It really helped me clear my thoughts and everybody around me,” says Laurent. Felix Faichney, 16, who caught 26 fish, really liked how the Moose Lake Camp taught him “honesty, sharing, kindness and strength.” “If you ever get a chance to go to Moose Lake, do it, because you are going to love it,” says Faichney. was priceless, specifically the cultur- nock, and smudged twice a day and The SSEP provided the youth with al component of the program that held sharing circles. earnings, work experience, train- took place for one week at Moose “Moose Lake is very important ing, life experience and knowledge Lake. to us,” says Joe Grandjambe, who of their traditional way of life, but At Moose Lake the youth learned was one of the Elders teaching the it doesn’t end there. For every 25 their traditional ways. They built students at the Moose Lake Camp. hours each student worked, they teepees, canoed, fished, made ban- “It is the best place to teach our kids received one work experience high their traditional way of life, so they school credit. The group as a whole can teach their kids and so on.” earned a whopping 184 credits that The youth also completed some will go towards completing their Current small construction projects at high school education. FMFN LEADERSHIP TEAM Moose Lake. They built a deck on “Congratulations to all the students, , Chief cabin one and a generator shed. It see you next year for more reward- Raymond Powder, Councillor was the cultural component that the ing hard work,” – Kerry Trueman, David Bouchier, Councillor youth favoured most. Youth Coordinator and Emily Mor- Gerald Gladue, Councillor Alanis Laurent, 15, is very hap- rison, Youth Programmer. Ruth McKenzie, Councillor

George Arcand, CEO Quarterly General Meetings Larry Hewko, CFO/COO ADMINISTRATION DEPT. Fort McKay – October 22nd Dorothy McDonald Business Centre General Delivery Fort McKay, AB T0P 1C0 Phone: 780-828-2430 Fort McMurray – October 23rd Hours of Operation: Mon. to Thurs. - 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday - 8:30am - 2:00pm – October 24th COMMUNITY INFO LINE 780-828-2442 SUBMISSIONS & ADVERTISING Cort Gallup, Editor Locations TBA If you have any photos, stories or ideas for the Fort McKay Current, please All FMFN Band Members contact Cort at [email protected] or call 780-838-6061. Welcome 2 FMFN AND SAVANNA FORM ENERGY SERVICES PARTNERSHIP Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) vices with Savanna, we will be well “Fort McKay is a very industrious and Savanna Energy Services Corp. positioned for future opportunities and forward-thinking community formed a promising partnership that are sure to emerge in this region with a history of building strong on August 26. The Partnership will for many years to come.” relationships in the energy indus- provide drilling, well servicing and “Fort McKay has a strong founda- try,” said Ken Mullen, President and coring services as well as oil field tion of positive working relation- CEO of Savanna. “Their reputation rental equipment in the Regional ships with Industry in the Regional and solid experience in the Municipality of Wood Buffalo. The Municipality of Wood Buffalo. region combined with Savanna’s Partnership will be owned between Fort McKay is looking to diversify operational expertise, high quality Savanna and Fort McKay, and will its business holdings, particularly equipment, and infrastructure to be positioned to provide drilling in the burgeoning SAGD mining manage sophisticated equipment and related services to Steam As- industry. We are excited about the will position the Partnership for sisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) launch of this new company and success in a desirable and growing operators working in the region. Sa- look forward to its success - success market. With anticipated significant vanna Drilling Corp., a subsidiary of for both Savanna and Fort McKay.” growth in slant, SAGD and core Savanna, will provide management Savanna has extensive experience drilling, and with the expected com- services to the Partnership. working in partnerships with First mensurate demand for completion, As a supplier of drilling and rental Nation communities throughout production and workover services services, Savanna and Fort McKay since 2002. Savanna has and related rental opportunities, anticipate their partnership will been widely recognized for their Savanna sees this partnership as a enable both groups to access oppor- partnership approach, winning the substantial potential growth oppor- tunities in the surrounding oil sands prestigious Alberta Chamber of tunity for all our existing operating regions. Commerce “Aboriginal Partnership businesses.” ‘This partnership is an excellent Award” in 2005 opportunity for Fort McKay to grow and 2012, as NEW TUTOR and be active in providing new well as the Pre- Casey Howlett is a new services to an ever changing and mier’s Award of mentor for the E Learning progressive region,” said Chief Jim Distinction in program. She was hired to Boucher, “By expanding our ser- 2010. tutor advanced math and sciences in the classroom. ROUND DANCE In addition to working with E Learning students, Tues- October 12, 5 pm at the Arbour/Band Hall days through Friday in the Supper will be served E Learning classroom, she will be available from 6 to 10 P.M. on Tuesdays at the Youth Centre and Thursdays at the E Learning classroom. Casey has her B.Ed from Queen’s University and her B.Sc. from Trinity Western University. She is able to offer tutoring in math, science, chemistry and phys- ics. Please call her @ 780 215-5868 for access to the Thursday evening tutoring so you can have access to the building and drop into the Youth Centre on Tuesdays . 3 MOBILE BREAST CANCER SCREENING UNIT IN FORT MCKAY OCTOBER 16 What are my chances of getting screening mammograms grams can detect breast cancer breast cancer? • Get an annual physical breast when it is very small, two to One in nine Albertan women exam from your health care three years before you or your will be diagnosed with breast provider physician can feel it. The earlier cancer during their lifetime. • Check your breasts regularly breast cancer is found the more The main risk factors for breast for unusual changes effective treatment can be. cancer are: If you’re 50-69: • Being female (men can develop • Get regular screening mammo- Screen Test is a mammography breast cancer too, but it is rare) grams at least every two years service within Alberta Health • More than 75% of women • Get an annual physical breast Services. Screen Test provides diagnosed with breast cancer are exam from you health care pro- screening mammograms at 50 years or older vider two permanent clinics, one in • Having a mother, sister, or a • Check your breasts regularly Edmonton and one in . daughter diagnosed with breast for unusual changes Screen Test has two mobile cancer increases a woman’s risk If you’re 70 or older: screening trailers that provide of breast cancer. However, 80% • Talk to your health care pro- services to women in approxi- of women who develop breast vider about continuing mammo- mately 100 communities in rural cancer have no family history grams Alberta. Screen Test provides • Previous diagnosis of breast • Get an annual physical breast high quality screening mam- cancer exam from your health care mography and breast health provider education, and has consistently Breast Screening Life Plan • Check your breasts regularly exceeded international standards If you’re younger than 40: for unusual changes for the early detection of breast • Get to know how your breasts cancer. look and feel Why should I get a screening • See your doctor regularly for a mammogram? Is it time for your mammogram? periodic health exam A screening mammogram is Screen Test will be in Fort McK- If you’re 40-49: a special X-ray of your breast. ay on October 16, 2013. • Talk to your health care pro- Once you’re over 50, it is the Call Belinda at 780-828-2455 vider about your breast cancer most effective way to find breast today for your appointment. risk and the risks and benefits of cancer early. Screening mammo-

“SAVING LIVES, ONE TOWN AT A TIME” This mobile breast screeening unit is one of two in Alberta that travel to rural areas to provide effective screening. It will be in Fort McKay October 16. 4 MINISTER OF AANDC VISITS The minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Bernard Valcourt, visited with Chief and Council and CEO George Arcand on September 23 in Fort McKay. They had a traditional lunch in the Chief and Council chambers. There they talked about Fort McKay’s positive growth and the unique Fort McKay First Nation Workforce Development Pilot Project, a part- nership between the Blood Tribe and the FMFN. They then toured the sites of Fort McKay’s Capitol Projects, such as the new amphitheatre and new housing, finishing the day with a visit to Shell Albian’s Jack Pine Mine.

Councillor Raymond Powder and the Minister of AANDC get a panoramic view at the JP Mine Lookout at Shell Albian Sands just east of Fort McKay. HUNDREDS TURN OUT FOR GROUP OF COMPANIES JOB FAIR

Peggy Lacorde, far left, accepts a resume from one of hudreds of people that were hoping to get hired by the Fort McKay Group Of Companies at the FMGOC Job Fair on September 16. 5 LOUD AND PROUD FORT MCKAY DANCERS SHINING BRIGHT In Fort McKay, Leona Grandjam- Sisters be put the “wow” in “pow-wow.” Pow-wow dancing and drum- Shelley, Malibu and Marissa ming is at an all time high in Fort McKay today, and it is still growing with every drumbeat, thanks to the leadership of Leona Grandjambe. About a year ago, Grandjambe decided to revitalize Fort McKay’s pow-wow tradition. She did it for one simple reason. “The kids were missing out,” says Grandjambe. There are currently thirty Fort McKay Dancers with five more joining soon. The youngest danc- shawl and jingle). very own host drum group by er is two years old and the oldest Recently, the dancers were in full then as well. Nick Giant of Saddle dancer is a traditional dancer, force for the 2013 Treaty Days Lake will begin teaching drum- who is age 50. opening ceremonies and have ming this month at the Wednes- When the group is not perform- performed at special events for day night practices. ing, they practice every Wednes- local industry and organizations. The beautiful, elaborate pow-wow day night. The pow-wow dance Come next summer, Fort McKay regalia are made right here in Fort instructors are Rocky Dumais will have its very own pow-wow, McKay by the pow-wow dancers and Waniya Cardinal both from says Grandjambe. Planning for and their parents. It takes about Edmonton. Dumais and Cardinal the Fort McKay Pow-wow has five weeks to make one regalia have been dancing their entire already begun. The last time there outfit. Grandjambe says there are lives. Dumais instructs the male was a pow-wow in McKay was in even dads coming in and making dancers (traditional, fancy and 1991 when Dorothy McDonald regalia with their children. She grass), and Cardinal instructs the was chief. says the parental participation is female dancers (traditional, fancy Grandjambe hopes to have our enormous.

6 LOUD AND PROUD FORT MCKAY DANCERS SHINING BRIGHT “This makes me very Mother and Son happy and proud,” says Grandjambe. Trace Quintal And how do the kids feel and about pow-wow dancing? Susan Quintal “They love it, you can’t stop them, they just want to keep dancing,” says Grandjambe. For more information on pow-wow dancing and drumming call Leona Grandjambe at 780-799-0333.

POW-WOW FAMILIES

Mother and Daughter

Audrey Redcrow and Lexi Redcrow

7 THE BEAUTIFUL GARDENS OF FORT MCKAY 2013 FORT MCKAY LAWN AND GARDEN CONTEST RESULTS All the results are based on how well the contestant met each category criteria. SPONSORED BY HAMMERSTONE

BIGGEST SUNFLOWER 1st Place – Lina Gallup

2nd Place – Juliette Bloomfield

TRADITIONAL FLOWER 1st Place – Lina Gallup Morning Glory and Saskatoon Ber- ries, colour and uniqueness, health of the berry tree, taste of the berries, therapeutic use for flowers

2nd Place – Evelyn Boucher Saskatoon Berry bushes, big green and healthy, trimmed and main- tained, many berries 2nd Place – Hazel Boucher BEST LAWN AND GARDEN Groomed, healthy, layout, variety OVERALL GARBAGE BIN 1st Place – Lina Gallup 1st Place – Lina Gallup Lina out did herself this year. She had Painted to match the house, colourful, FLOWERS really taken the competition criteria with flowers 1st Place – Lina Gallup seriously and catered to every catego- Variety of flowers, colours of flowers, ry. Her lawn and garden were wel- coming, well planned, and cared for. 2nd Place – Techla Powder use of flowers in yard, health of flowers Her trees were trimmed, her grass was Colorful, unique, went very well with green and her visiting areas were or- her yard ganized. All the different flowers gave 2nd Place – Dena Doucet the yard a delicious smell and their ROCK GARDEN Uniqueness of flowers, design of flow- colors were bright. The whole yard had er bed, colours a purpose, and there was something 1st Place – Juliette Bloomfield for everyone; whether you wanted to Colorful, use of aggregates, creative, PATIO smell a blossoming rose or taste the traditional/spiritual sweetness of a Saskatoon berry or play 1st Place – Lina Gallup a game of horseshoes, Lina’s home had 2nd Place – Lina Gallup Comfy seating area, enjoyable things it all. Creative, sentimental and traditional, to do on the patio (music and games), 2nd Place – Thecla Powder she had multiple rock gardens, outdoors but netted away from bugs, organized and clean Techla’s property is well maintained; Inukshuk her trees are always healthy and trimmed. The grass is green and cut TREES 2nd Place – Martha Grandjambe short, the flowers are colorful and 1st Place – Martha Grandjambe Comfy seating area, large deck, clean scattered all throughout the property. Health of trees, groomed, choice of and organized, very welcoming The fence was clean and built strong and there were many character lawn trees, many trees, design under the ornaments displayed all through out trees the yard. 8 THE BEAUTIFUL GARDENS OF FORT MCKAY

9 HIGH REZ PHOTOS SCHOOL BAKE SALE A HIT A huge crowd bought all the baked goods within minutes at the Fort McKay School’s Terry Fox Run and Bake Sale on September 27. The baked goods were made by all the students in all grades and the school staff. Hundeds of dollars were

AMPHITHEATRE CREW raised and All the ground work is almost done thanks to the am- donated to the phitheatre crew: Krystaline Kaskamin, Arnold Faichney, Terry Fox Cancer Russell Grandjambe, Michelle Richer, Jeff Kennedy, Steve Research Fund. Shott, Lester Orr, Russell Shott, Harvey Whitford, Beverly Yellowknee, Madeline Delisle, John Gladue, Steve Piche and Trent Shott. The high-tech, stylish roof that resembles a giant teepee, will be constructed in the spring in time for Treaty Days. BANNOCK EXPERTS

AWWW PERFECTION Joanne and Mary Powder frying bannock the traditional way, on the fire, in cast iron skillets, at home. 10 HIGH REZ PHOTOS GROWING TOGETHER FOR OUR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE TRADE SHOW

Dr. O’Connor is “Rock- in’ In The Free World” RECLAIMING with famous actor Darryl Hannah and rock legend OUR LAND Neil Young who cruised through Fort McKay on Celina Harpe plants a spruce Labour Day. (Dr. O’Con- tree at Syncrude’s annual Tree nor is the one in the mid- Planting Day held on Septem- dle). The rock star and ber 14. the movie star were in the Harpe was one of 200 partici- area filming a documen- tary about their ethanol/ pants who spent the morning electricity powered cars. planting 1000 trees and shrubs Young had a ‘59 Lincoln in the industry’s largest fen Continental and Hannah research area. had her ‘79 Trans Am The yearly event provides from the movie Kill Bill. Syncrude’s employees, con- Dr. Connor had the two celebrities endorse his tractors, families and of course friend’s breast cancer re- their closest neighbours, Fort search fundraiser Rescue McKay residents, an oppor- Guitar. tunity to see how land is reclaimed at Syncrude and the Photo: Charlene O’Connor progress being made. Photo: Eddison Lee-Johnson 11 FORT MCKAY ROSE, A CIRCLE OF LIFE

Rose, and her two sisters, Lina Gallup (left), and Freda Bellerose (right) finally returned home to Fort McKay, next to the river their Grandfather and Father worked on as river men. Photo: Mark Gallup Rose Marie Bujold nee Shott taken to residential school. At first, Charles Campbell Hospital where achieved full circle in Fort McKay. their Grandmother Angelique, had she took care of patients dying of Rose, born in Fort McKay, June 15, hidden the youngest Freda from tuberculosis. Rose then worked 1930, was a descendant of a whole the RCMP. The RCMP was notified at the GWG jeans factory to put line of hunters, trappers, fur traders by government and church officials herself through nursing school and famous river men. Daughter of in Fort McMurray and the RCMP where she graduated at the top of Emil Shott (Fosseneuve) and Helen returned by dogsled to Fort McKay her class with straight A’s. She even- Boucher, granddaughter of Louis and snatched up Freda to join her tually moved to Calgary and then Shott (Fosseneuve) also known as sisters on the train ride to the resi- returned back to Fort McKay in the “Captain Shot” due to his buffalo dential school in , Alberta. last years of her life. hunting prowess and because he The late Victoria McDonald once She had four sons, David, Maurice, was the first to shoot the treacher- said that after they took the three Randy, Brian and one daughter ous Grand Rapids on the Athabas- young girls from their home, “we Jeanine. While living in Edmonton ca River. Rose was granddaughter cried for four days.” she helped many of her residential of Angelique Boucher (a.k.a. Sk- Rose and her sisters only knew how school friends and relatives from weesis “Young Girl”) and Headman to speak when they were tak- Fort McKay make the transition to Maurice Boucher who raised her in en, but the residential schools were city life. Fort McKay after her parents died designed to “kill the Indian in the She loved to dance and when she of unknown causes. child,” and they were only allowed laughed the world was a happy In 1938, at 8 years of age, Rose, to speak French and English. At place. She is home again, achieving along with her sisters Lina (Gal- age 16, Rose was ejected from the full circle, laid to rest in Fort McK- lup) age 6, and Freda (Bellerose) residential school and given a one- ay next to her Mother and Grand- age 4, were kidnapped from Fort way bus ticket to Edmonton with mother, and is with us whenever McKay by RCMP in dogsled and no money. She found work at the we need her wisdom. Submitted by Maurice Bujold 12 FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS

Fort McKay School students had now have over 200,000 “Earth Bumble Bee and the Barn Swal- four visitors of the furry, feath- Rangers” signed up. Each year low. ery, scaly variety on Sept. 16. the Earth Rangers focus on four Last year it was the Polar Bear, The “Animal Ambassadors”: animals to help protect through Oregon Spotted Frog, Wood Sonic the Barn Owl (seen above education and awareness. Thrush and American Badger. flying over the students in the This year they are the Blanding’s Syncrude sponsored the presen- Photo: Mark Gallup school gymnasium), Kateri the Turtle, Beluga Whale, Western tation at the school. Peregrine Falcon (seen below with Paige Orr, Kaydence Gladue, Cas- sius Grandjambe, Jeffery Grandjambe, Wilfred Grandjambe and Lexi Redcrow), Timber the Pine Marten, and Digo the Black and White Tegu delighted and informed the students as part of the brilliant, nation wide Earth Rang- ers: Bring Back The Wild presentation. Earth Rangers is a high- ly effective nation-wide program designed to teach students about bio-diversi- ty loss and animals at risk. Earth Rangers present- ers have visited over 500 schools in Canada and 13 CHEER CHAMP GIVE ME A J! Jade Judy Cardinal, 14, and her cheer team, The Fort McMurray Junior Trappers from Father Mercredi School, won the provincial cheerleading champion- ships. They managed to beat the perennial champions from after many competitions throughout Alberta. Jade and her team trained hard three times a week, focusing on strength training to minimize injuries in the dangerous sport. Jade and her team then went on to the “Holy Grail” of cheerleading, The National Championships in Ni- agara Falls, where they placed fourth among dozens of teams throughout the country. Jade, who enjoys babysitting, plans on being a nurse, practices Tae Kwon Do and is constantly baking in her spare time to help with fundraisers. Jade is now in grade 10 at Father Mercredi School. Jade is the daughter of Anne Boucher and Russell Cardinal.

HOCKEY LOGOS UNVEILED

FIND THE WARRIOR WITHIN. The Fort McKay Academy Warriors and the Fort McKay Hockey Society are excited about their new hockey logos. The blue and orange stripes represent war paint quickly appled to the face with two fingers before entering the battle (or game) on the ice. 14 TEAM JERSEYS AND TRACK SUITS FOR ACADEMY STUDENTS Parents and guardians must hurry and get their young hock- ey players registered for the Fort McKay Hockey Academy be- cause team jerseys and tracksuits are being ordered right away. The Fort McKay Hockey Acade- my (FMA) is open to all girls and FMA is focused on keeping stu- Coaches. boys attending the Fort McKay dents motivated to live a healthy Enrollment in the academy School. lifestyle while understanding includes 2 ice sessions per week The Fort McKay Academy will the importance of attending and from October to April. 50 ses- work together with the Fort working hard in school. sions of dynamic on ice train- McKay School to ensure that the In addition to developing lead- ing. And don’t forget the snazzy following philosophy is followed ership and life skills in the Acad- new jerseys and tracksuits. Call and goals are achieved. emy student group, emphasis Simon Adams today, at 780-881- will also be placed on working 9096, to register. Making a difference in the lives with young adults and commu- of aboriginal youth by developing nity members interested leadership and life skills through in coaching. Members sport. of the community that express an interest in this The FMA is designed for the area will be invited to youth of Fort McKay First Nation participate in one-on-one to promote a balanced life while mentoring with Academy pursuing their personal best coaches and be able to through a program that inte- take part in the program grates academics, athletics and as Jr. Leaders and Jr. character building. REGISTRATION FOR LEARN TO SKATE CLOSING Never skated before but want to learn? No problem! You and/or your kids can just sign up for “Learn To Skate.” The program for beginner skaters 4 years of age and up, it is free and runs on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:30 p.m. at the Fort McKay Hockey Arena. Lorna Simpson, former president of the Noralta skating club in Fort McMurray is the primary instructor. Registration will be closing soon so get to the Miranda Beaton and her son Austin ran arena between 8:30am and 4:30pm on weekdays and register and finished the 5km event together at with Simon or Stefany. You will be surprised at how quickly the Fort McMurray Half Marathon on you or your kids will learn to skate. Learn To Skate is spon- September 15. sored by Total. 15 SMOKE SIGNALS FORT MCKAY RECREATION FORT MCKAY WELLNESS YOUTH CENTRE 780-828-2480 780-714-7094 CENTRE 780-828-4312, 828-4403 Regular Programming October 6th Run For The Cure, Monday Evenings: The Youth Center is opening back Mac Island 9am. Young Chef’s Classes from 6:30 to up again to resume its regular 8:00 pm (Ages 10 and up) hours. Keep an eye out for hip hop Crafts days for preschooler (4-6yrs Tutoring/Homework Help from lessons again, as well as videogra- old) Mondays, Tuesdays and Thurs- 6:00pm to 8:00pm (Ages 6-12) phy lessons and tutoring. days 4:30-5:30 pm at the Arena Halloween Dance Early dismissal day is bike day! Tuesday Evenings: We will be delivering flyers around All kids must wear helmet, dress Basketball from 6:30 to 8:00pm the community soon about our weather appropriate, kids should be (Ages 10 and up) yearly Halloween dance at the Band able to ride a bike without training Hall! Don’t forget to have a cool, wheels Friday October 11th 2-3pm Wednesday Evenings: cute, or scary costume ready! Friday October 25th 2-3pm Archery Clinics from 6:30pm to (will be canceled if it is raining) 8:00pm (Ages 10 and up) ROUND DANCE 780-799-0333 Tutoring/Homework Help from October 12th, 2013 at the arbour / Oct 7th, Oct 21st, Oct 28th Mommy 6:00pm to 8:00pm (Ages 6- 12) band hall (supper will be served) and Baby/Tot DATE. Beginning at 5pm. October theme “Halloween” (new- Thursday Evenings: For Round Dance info contact: born-3years old) 2-3pm Dodgeball Tournaments from Leona Grandjambe 780-799-0333 or Oct 7th: Get to know each other; 6:30pm to 8:00pm (Ages 10 and up) [email protected]. coloring, baking Oct 21st Homemade Halloween Friday Evenings: WOMEN’S TEACHINGS costume (material will be supplied) October 4th: Pre Teen Night (Ages 780-828-4048 Oct 28th Pumpkin carving 6-9) Swimming at the YMCA Fort McKay Family Support October 11th: No Field Trip Centre presents “Women’s Teach- Wednesdays of October Family October 18th: Teen Night (Ages 10- ings”, October 8, 2013, 10am-4pm movie night 5-7pm. Location TBA 17) Swimming at Mac Island at the Family Support Centre. Lunch October 25th: Pre Teen Night (Ages will be provided. Please call to Oct 18th Family swimming (registra- 6-9) Swimming at the YMCA register at 780-828-4048. tion is mandatory) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31st: FREE BREAST SCREENING Yoga: Tuesdays and Fridays 12-1pm The Wellness Center is open from If you are a woman aged 50-60 Boot camp Mondays 12-1pm 6:00pm to 8:00pm for Trick or you should have a screening every Treating! Come in for some candy two years. Screening will be avail- Volleyball: M/W 7-9pm and T/TH and treats, a light snack and a warm able October 16, 2013, at the Fort 8-10pm cup of hot chocolate while Trick or McKay Health Centre. Call Belinda Treating! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! at 780-828-2455 to book your mammogram. Granny Did you know that when I was Granny, did you trap Yes If it is so “gross” then your age we ate muskrat that rat outside yet? Sweety why are you having seconds? all the time?

Ewww gross!

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