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Rodeo Week Activities: Village Bits and Pieces

June 1, 2013 Marwayne Transfer Station Hours Community Auction Saturday 10 am to 2 pm 4:00 viewing & happy hour Wednesday 2 pm to 7 pm

5:00 supper at the Arena 6:00 auction starts Water or Sewer Emergency Contacts

Wilson 780.205.2993 June 1, 2013 Mel 780.214.7933 Marwayne Ag Fair & Supper 4:00 art & photography display 5:00 supper at the Arena How do you know if the Village has a Fire Ban? Check the County of June 5, 2013 Vermilion River https://albertafirebans.ca/ if Marwayne Street Activities the county has a fire ban Marwayne is Railway Avenue, Marwayne included. Dunk Tank 6:00 – 9:00 Fire Department

Just Cruzin’ 7:00 – 9:00 Railway Avenue Did you know? Tent & Band 7:00 – 9:00 According to the Street Bylaw a landowner of a property directly adjacent to a If you would like to add a trade boulevard and/or road right of way (that booth or an activity, contact Cheryle at 780-847-4029. includes the back alley and ditches) is responsible to maintain all grass and weeds in accordance with the Weeds Control Act.

Quotation of Electrical Services for The Village of Marwayne welcomes all rodeo fans and Downtown Revitalization Project competitors to the community. The Village of Marwayne is inviting quotations We are particularly proud of for electrical work for our downtown the Lea Park Rodeo streetscape construction that is occurring in Association. The members 2013. have a fierce passion of all Quotation Due By: 12 noon on Thursday, things rodeo and a strong June 6, 2013, at the Village Office by mail or desire to give you the most fax or by person. Quotation will be awarded at memorable rodeo experience the next Council meeting on Monday, June 10, of 2013. Step on out the the 2013. Lea Park Rodeo Grounds for 3 Quotation Document available at the Village days of bucking, spurring, Office and on our website. dogging, roping, and racing action. Ya’ll come back now….. Update on Centre Street Revitalization Project

Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development acknowledged receipt of the Village’s application under the Water Act for the purpose of storm water management facility at SE 26-052-03- Village of Marwayne W4. The Report can be viewed on our website at: https://marwayne.civicweb.net/Documents/Docume Bylaw #489-10 Fireworks Bylaw ntList.aspx?ID=11273&Search=1&All=storm https://marwayne.civicweb.net/Documents/Docume ntList.aspx?ID=8414 Notification, as specified by Environment, to the public was published in the Booster on May 22, 2013 asking any person who is directly Community Hall Bookings affected by the application may submit a statement 780-847-3962 of concern within 7 days to Environment.

Village of Marwayne Office The Village is awaiting approval and instructions to continue with construction of the downtown. Marwayne Community Groups In the meantime, we have been talking to the book your event now for 2014 if contractors tentatively setting up the construction you know your date as the hall is schedule. booking for other events.

Mr. Leon Benoit Announces Funding for Accessibility Improvements in Marwayne Note Deadline! Mr. Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament for Please have submissions FOR JULY’S Newsletter on or before Mon., JUNE 24 at noon. -Wainwright, announced funding for [email protected] accessibility improvements to the Village of Marwayne through the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF).

Since the EAF was first announced, the Village of Mayor Jenelle Saskiw to run for Marwayne and the Marwayne Agricultural Society have received four EAF grants. The Marwayne Agri- FCM Board Plex Project received a $75,000 grant for automated doors, new door handles, pararamps, The Village of Marwayne and the Urban bathrooms, and counters in the new community Municipalities Association (AUMA) are pleased to support Mayor Jenelle Saskiw as she seeks election to hall and the arena lobby renovation. The Village of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board Marwayne also received three $50,000 grants for of Directors at the FCM Annual General meeting in its downtown streetscapes project for street Vancouver on June 2, 2013. lighting, ramp, sidewalk, and crossing construction. Jenelle is the Mayor of Marwayne and currently an Mr. Benoit said that “the Government of Canada is AUMA Director and VP, Towns East. taking concrete action to enable Canadians, regardless of physical ability, to participate in and AUMA values Mayor Saskiw’s contributions to AUMA and, because of her experience, engagement and contribute to their community and economy.” And knowledge of the issues that face Alberta’s urban through partnerships with organizations like the municipalities we know she would be an effective voice Village of Marwayne and the Marwayne on the FCM Board of Directors. Agricultural Society, governments can work together to eliminate barriers and bring FCM is the national voice of municipal government and communities together. represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction. Members include Canada's largest cities, small urban and rural communities, and 21 provincial and territorial municipal associations. FCM's Board of Directors comprises elected municipal officials and affiliate members from all regions and various-sized communities throughout Canada. It forms a broad base of support and carries the municipal message to the Government of Canada.

Mayor Jenelle Saskiw receives four EAF grant 2013 MUNICIPAL ELECTION cheques from Mr. Leon Benoit, MP for Vegreville Wainwright. October 21, 2013 Before you file your nomination paper “Our government is proud to work Some things you should consider: with organizations like yours.” ~ Mr. Leon Benoit Are you qualified? Do you have the time? Do you understand the position? Do you understand the powers of a municipal council? Do you know how the municipality is administered? These questions along with many more are answered for you at www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca Municipal Elections

The Village Election tab on our website is under construction and will contain local information.

One night a father overheard his son pray: Dear God, Make me the kind of man my Daddy is. Later that night, the Father prayed, Dear God, Make me the kind of man my son wants me to be. ~ Unknown

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MDA Dance Registration is Wednesday, September 4th @ 7 pm

In the Community Hall Dance classes begin Marwayne Minor Ball would like to thank Monday, September 16th the following jersey sponsors: Any students wanting to try out a new discipline may do so for the first 2 weeks or PeeWee Huskies- Riverhill Enterprises Ltd. until September 27th. Mosquito Huskies-Riverhill Enterprises and Hope to see you there to join us in another Marwayne Legion Branch 116 very exciting & successful year! Rookie Huskies Team 1- Driven Energy For Pre-registration call Tracy @ Rookie Huskies Team 2- Epic Energy (C)780-204-6076 or (H)780-847-3425 Consultants U10 Girls Huskies Softball- Shawn Hines & Tyler Tannas Senior’s Day at Marwayne Public Library Alcurve Hall Rentals: (306) 830-7368 Are you a senior who has always wanted Upcoming events @ Alcurve Hall to learn a new language but have never Fall garage Sale - Sept 13 & 14 had the time? The library is the place for Fall Supper - Oct 6 you! We have a new program called Fall Dine & dance - Oct 19 Mango. It teaches you a new language. Christmas Craft Sale - Nov 30 There are many languages to choose Christmas Potluck - Dec 22 from. We can get you started. All you ** Contact (306) 830-7368 for more information need is a library card and a computer. If you do not have a computer, you may have full use of the library’s computers Recycling Information: during library hours. If you do not have a library card, come to the library and you I know in the town newsletter you encourage people will be given a card free of charge. to recycle at the Vermilion Recycling Centre. I just wanted to let you know that there is another option The library is also going to be showing for residents of Marwayne - Bluewave Recycling in seniors the vast possibilities of pinterest Lloydminster. We go there and what I like about it – a content sharing service where you is that they take everything the Vermilion Centre get great ideas such as recipes, crafts, does PLUS they also take glass. Also, there is no decorating, images ect., facebook- social fee to drop off recycling there, whereas Vermilion media and e-readers- learning to charges $7 a month. download library books . Bluewave is located at 5502 59 Ave (at the west end Come out for a time of learning, of the Husky Oil refinery). socializing, coffee and squares! All are welcome! Thanks, Jennifer Obchansky

LOCATION: Marwayne Public Library

located in the school

WHEN: Monday, June 10, 2013 MARWAYNE PUBLIC LIBRARY TIME: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Library Hours: Monday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Tuesday- Friday 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

The library will be closed from June 28 – July 16, 2013. We will re-open on Wednesday July 17th. Our summer hours are Wednesdays 11:00 am – 5:00 pm and Thursdays 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm. For more information go to www.marwaynelibrary.ab.ca

“PROFESSER” CLICKITY KLUNK Wednesday, August 14th from 1:00 pm to IS COMING TO MARWAYNE 3:00 pm – Bubbles and fairy dust! PUBLIC LIBRARY Our Summer Wednesday, August 21st from 1:00 pm to Reading 3:00 pm – Outdoor, bird feeds and tic-tac-toe. Program entertainer is a poet, author, and storyteller extraordinaire . Professor Klunk professes to children across the country with his whimsical, rhyming brand of cautionary stories which hide valuable lessons of growth for young minds! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon with give-away prizes and snacks. All at no cost!

LOCATION: Marwayne Public Library located in the school DATE: Thursday, August 1, 2013 TIME: 2:00 pm

LIBRARY CHILDREN’S SUMMER ACTIVITIES

The following programs will be offered in the Marwayne Public Library throughout the summer free of charge: MARWAYNE

Wednesday, July 24th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 Lil' CRITTERS PLAYSCHOOL pm – Fairies and Race Cars. Come out and hear stories that will intrigue and amaze! is looking for a Make a craft to go with the story. PLAYSCHOOL TEACHER Thursday, August 1st at 2:00 pm – Professer Requirements: child care staff certification, First Clickity Klunk is coming! He is a poet, author Aid, criminal record check. and storyteller extraordinaire! Prizes and snacks will be provided. Accepting resumes until June 15,

Wednesday, August 7th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 salary based on experience. pm – “Pete The Cat I Love My White Shoes”. Send resume's to Tara at [email protected] Come out and have fun with shoes and laces. Location: 5420-50 ave, Lloydminster Cost: $50 non-members Members of the RBA are FREE Business Broadcast Let's Talk Money Full day workshop that covers a number of financial essentials; one's personal relationship with money and how it translates into business success and/or failure, credit history and impact on borrowing, where to access capital in SK and what will it cost, determining how much capital is required and what it will be used for. Wednesday September 25, 2013 9:00am-4:00pm Location: Lloydminster Golf and Curling Center Cost: $50 includes lunch

Email [email protected] or call 780-875-8881 for more information “Your Hometown Realtor®” Bus (780)808-2700 / Fax (780)808-2715 5726-44 Street, Lloydminster, AB T9V 0B6 Happy with the service I provided…TELL A FRIEND CANCER CAUSES, SOLUTIONS & PREVENTION EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION From the Regional Business Accelerator: Getting Back to Basics Thursday, June 13, Room BK116, Lakeland College, Business incubation or acceleration is about fostering the start-up, Lloydminster Campus, 7:pm growth, and retention of local businesses. The challenges that each Focus on Eradicating Cancer Leads to Solutions business owner or entrepreneur faces is as unique as each individual. There are no cookie cutter businesses. According to the Canadian Dr. Jerry McLaughlin, Ph.D, researcher Association of Business Incubation, the average survival rate of Studied 3500 plants species and found part of the companies that undergo incubation has been shown to be 80%after solution in his Back Yard in Indiana five years. Business incubators provide hands-on management assistance, education, information, technical and business support Gayle Boyce – Universal Diamonds Coaching - The services, networking resources, financial advice as well as advice on “LIVE CANCER FREE PROGRAM” where to go to seek financial assistance. Running a business can be overwhelming, growing a business can Pre-Register for $10, At the door, if available $20 seem like a luxury, and starting a business can be downright scary. Phone 780-847-3886 or Toll Free 1-855-483-9057 We can help you. Our Mission… To support entrepreneurs by Email: [email protected] providing connections, coaching, mentoring and resources. Our Vision… A thriving, diverse, economic region. Inquire about other locations: Vernon, Vancouver, Duncan & Kelowna, B.C. and Mayerthorpe, AB What we have learned since the last newsletter... GET SOCIAL Seminar Door Prizes provided by Nature’s Sunshine and We had two of our marketing coaches, Michele and Jim come join us Gayle Boyce for lunch on April 30th. They brought with them their easy to use tips and passion for teaching others. Participants learned some basic knowledge of Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. One participant was so inspired after the session that they opened a twitter account and have starting the twitting process. Based on a few comments from participants the RBA is looking at hosting a hands on twitter session that will start with how to open an account and get started! We will Marwayne Historic Hotel keep you posted. 780-847-4029 Inspiring Office Design Seminar Orange Umbrella Designs got our brains thinking and dreaming on Steak Nights May 14th. Rochelle spent time with some of our members and general business owners to talk about office design. She gave us insight into different layout structures as well as work stations for different office types. A highlight of the session was learning how the color and layout of your office can help to promote your brand. Rochelle also stated that you should spend more money on the areas that public will see. These areas include the reception, waiting area as well as the washrooms. Watch for her article mid June in the Lloydminster Source on a recap! Friday, June 7

The RBA is working to help you save time and money. If you are starting or in business, you can't afford to miss these great sessions. Extra Night

Financial Fitness Saturday, June 8 Thursday June 6, 2013 This session will provide insight into financial statements and practical Friday, June 21 ways to use this information to identify the areas of the business that are flourishing and the areas that require improvements 7:00 – 9:00 pm