COUNCILLOR REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2014February+2014.pdf8:30a.m.–12 noon & 1–4:30p.m. Closed: Saturday, Sunday & Stat Holidays Municipal Switchboard Emergency Number: 1-800-973-9663

Conklin Nakewin News Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo February 2014

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CONKLIN NAKEWIN NEWSFebruary 2014

TheMayor and Council passed the 2014 budget this last month. We have six new Councillors this term. The budget is quite a lengthy process. In sitting on the Audit and Budget Committee has given me the opportunity to go into detail on the projects in the RMWB. It also allowed me to make amendments to the budget to include projects for

Ward 4 that residents have asked for. All Councillors can also make written submissions. These projects are then voted on by Council as a whole. There will be community consultation on some of the projects that require this process. Some of the projects for Conklin include:

Water Park – pre‐design/design

Place making (beautification) – construction

Walking trail – (Northlands Drive) – The intention is

to proceed this year,‐providing the RMWB does not

run into any particular delay due to right‐of‐way

clearance, regulatory approval or any unforeseen

issues

Warm up shelter for covered dome – Completion

this year

Conversion of streetlights to LED

Multi‐use Centre – Start of Construction

Fort McMurray #468 1st Nations is having their 1st

Annual Fishing Derby at Indian Beach, on February

15, 2014. Signs will be put up directing people to

the beach. There are prizes for biggest fish for both

Adults and Youth. 1st Prize is $5,000 for adults and

$1,000 for youth. Entry fee is $50 for adults and

free for youth. Registration is between 11:00 am

and noon. Fishing Derby is between noon and 5:00

pm. It is a shot gun start. Each participant will need

a Fishing license or Treaty Card. If you have any

questions or concerns please call 780‐972‐0496, or

e‐mail [email protected] Facebook: Fort

McMurray #468 First Nation.

For any good deeds or concerns, please e‐mail

[email protected] or telephone 780‐

334‐0516

www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca

COUNCILLOR REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2014

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

RMWB News 2 CRDAC Café House 3 Burn Awareness 4 Community greetings / CCA info 5 Seniors Corner / Labour relations 6 Classified & Thanks you’s 7 Around the Regional 8 - 11 Community Calendar 12


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CONTACT INFORMATION

Conklin Nakewin News Conklin Municipal Office 245 Northland Drive Conklin, AB T0P 1H1 Ph: 780-559-2235 Fax: 780-559-2277 E-mail: [email protected] Conklin Municipal Office Hours:

Monday – Friday: 8:30a.m.–12 noon & 1–4:30p.m. Closed: Saturday, Sunday & Stat Holidays

Municipal Switchboard Emergency Number:

1-800-973-9663 Community Contacts RMWB 1-800-973-9663 Conklin Municipal Off. 780-559-2235 Conklin School 780-559-2228 Resource Office 780-559-8900 LOC Office 780-559-2117 Medical Van 780-742-7717 CCA Office 780-559-2150 Health Nurses Off. 780-559-2011 Gas Bar 780-559-2623 Conklin Corner 780-559-2008 Robwel 780-559-2966 Dipper Oilfield RCMP – Complaints By-law Complaints Animal Control - S.P.C.A.

780-559-2244 780-788-4000 780-788-4200 780-743-8997

All Emergencies call 911

Water and Garbage Services If you are a new resident to the community and require these services then you must complete a utility application form at your local Municipal office. If you are moving and no longer require the services then you must complete a utility termination for or you will continue to be billed. If you have any questions please feel to contact your local Municipal Office at (780) 559-2235 or you may call the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo at 1-800-973-9663 and ask for utility billing. Payment options: The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo provides billing on a regular basis for Utility services and on an annual basis for Taxes. Please find below your payment options;

1. Pay in person at 9909 Franklin Avenue in Fort McMurray or at your local Municipal Office.

2. Mail a cheque payable to: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo 9909 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H-2K4

3. Pay at your bank or on-line Mailing Address Changes: Please visit the local Municipal Office to ensure that you have changed your address with Utility billing and the Tax department to ensure you receive your correspondence in a timely manner. Wishing you and your family a Loving, Happy Valentine’s Day!

RMWB NOTICES


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COMMUNITY NEWS Conklin Resource Development Advisory Committee The CRDAC staff and Board, along with Conklin Metis Local 193 and the Conklin Community Association, invite all community members to attend.

CRDAC

Café Workshop

Asessiontohelpinunderstandingtheplannedenergydevelopmentandwhatitmaymeantothecommunityandtheiruseofthesurroundinglands.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Conklin Nakewin Centre

Your continued participation and input assists in making positive, responsible decisions for our community today and into the future.

For more information, contact CRDAC CEO Jeffrey O’Donnell at [email protected] or 780.742.4552


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COMMUNITY GREETINGS!

Congratulations to Melissa Ward on the healthy arrival of your baby boy on Jan 14th.

Happy 40th birthday to Jennifer Thom on Feb 8th I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl= you. I love you.

CONKLIN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Medical van will run on the following dates: Fort McMurray Monday, Wednesday, Friday Lac La Biche Tuesdays Please call Peggy Beaudry at (780) 559-8900 to make arrangements to catch the medical van. Educational Scholarship The Conklin Community association is now accepting applications for their educational scholarship that is available. You can drop off your application to the Conklin Resource office or the Conklin Municipal Office.

Birthdays Feb 2 Robert Cardinal Feb 3 Mike Thom Feb 8 Eamon Tremblay Jennifer Thom Feb 12 Joanne Richards Feb 18 Reggie Reid Feb 19 Ryan Tremblay Kenisha Martin Feb 20 Sheldon Tremblay Feb 23 Stanley Pruden Feb 25 Kim Desjarlais Lucas Adby Feb 26 Diane Cardinal Feb 27 Melissa Adby Teddy Ross Cierrah Adby Feb 28 Chris Tremblay

Note: If you wish to have your birthday published in the Conklin Nakewin Newsletter, please calls (780) 559-2235 or

submit in writing.


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SENIOR’S CORNER Tansi, Hello Senior’s, Senior’s are encouraged to contact the office if you are going to be away so we order lunches accordingly. Please be advised that meals will be a bit late on Tuesdays as this is the day that I take the Home Care nurses on their home visits. My work number is (780) 714-1069. Mary‐JeanQuintal

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS Senior Enhancement Worker - (780) 714-1069

Canada Pension & O.A.S 1-800-277-9914

Alberta Supports 1-877-644-9992

Health Link - 1-866-408-5465

Conklin Municipal Office (780) 559-2235

Resource Office - (780) 559-8900

F.C.S.S. - 1-800-973-9663

Blue Cross - 1-800-661-6995

Police/Fire/Ambulance: Emergencies only - 911

SENIOR’S DAY

February6,2014@12:00p.m.February20,2014@12:00p.m.

Pleasebringyourownbags

SENIOR’S CORNER

DEAD AIR CALLS The phone is ringing but no one is there when I answer Your phone may have a technical problem but you may also be receiving calls from an automatic dialer that logs the time the phone is answered. A telemarketer uses the information to indicate when a person will be at your number to answer the phone.

ALBERTA LABOUR RELATIONS The Alberta Labour Relations Board is looking for Deputy Returning Officers in your area to conduct votes under the Labour Relations Code. The Board is an administrative tribunal responsible for the application and interpretation of Alberta’s labour laws related to unions and collective bargaining in the province. This is a temporary contract term subject to yearly renewal. Please visit our website at www.alrb.gov.ab.ca for more information.

WATER DELIVERY Residence are asked to please have your driveway is plowed and a path to your water tank is clear to ensure uninterrupted water delivery on a regular basis


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CLASSIFIED If you would like to advertise here, please visit the office or call at you earliest opportunity

Wood Buffalo Housing & Development Corp. Will be in Conklin on Feb 12, accepting applications for available housing in Conklin from 10:30a.m. to 12:00p.m.

Metis Local #193 All Metis Local #193 homeowners that are interested in electrical repairs are asked to please call one of the board members or deliver a letter in writing with a list of issues you may need services with. This program will no longer be available after March 15, 2014. Metis Local #193 will be holding their open meeting at the Community hall on Feb 12, 2014 at 7:00p.m.

Deadline for the March edition:

February 21, 2014

AVAsaysthankyouforthedriedfishErnie,shelovedit.

THANK YOU!


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FEBRUARY COMMUNITY EVENTS

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2 3 4 5 CCA Mtg. at 7:00p.m.

6 Senior’s Day @ 12:00p.m.

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9 10 11 12 Métis Local #193 public mtg. at 7p.m. WBH&DC 10a.m. – 12p.m.

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16 17 Stat Holiday All offices closed!

18 19 CRDAC Café House 6 – 8p.m.

20 Senior’s Day @ 12:00p.m

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23 Métis Local #193, Family Merchandise Bingo 5:30p.m.

24 25 26 RCMP Open House 6:00 – 8:00pm

27 28 1 R.A.R.A. Awards @ Quality Hotel

P.S.RupertslandTrainingtoEmploymentisinthecommunityeveryWednesdayfrom10:30a.m.to3:00p.m.toassistmemberslookingforfundingfortrainingandemployment.1‐888‐946‐2441ext.32

Documents

COUNCILLOR REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2014February+2014.pdf8:30a.m.–12 noon & 1–4:30p.m. Closed: Saturday, Sunday & Stat Holidays Municipal Switchboard Emergency Number: 1-800-973-9663