Community Services
Tracy Halerewich - Director, Community Services
- Arena Fundraising Committee Members Needed
- Citizens on Patrol Program
- Alberta Pond Hockey Volunteers
- Swimming Pool Schedule
- Family Fitness Centre
- FCSS
- Outdoor Rinks for 2009/2010
- Sk8 "N" Bike Park
- Grimshaw Municipal Library (pdf) Click here for website www.grimshawlibrary.ab.ca
- Volunteers Needed
ARENA FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED
Grimshaw Arena Replacement Project
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Grimshaw Town Council has started the planning process for rebuilding the Arena. Council’s preference would be a community complex that will be able to serve the needs of all the residents of Grimshaw.
At this time, we are looking for the public’s assistance with regards to joining our Arena Fundraising Committee. As a member of this committee you will be involved with the planning and implementation of fundraising endeavors to help with raising capital dollars for this very important community minded facility.
If you are interested in being a part of this committee, please contact the undersigned at (780) 332 – 4788.
I look forward to hearing back from you with a favorable response!
Tracy Halerewich
Director of Community Services,
TOWN OF GRIMSHAW
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Citizens on Patrol Program
The Grimshaw Citizens On Patrol Program is operating in the community!
What Is Citizens On Patrol?
The Citizens On Patrol Program is a group of community minded volunteers dedicated to helping the RCMP keep Grimshaw a safe community. COP volunteers actively patrol the community in pairs while on duty, acting as Eyes and Ears for the police. Each member’s role in the program is to report suspicious or criminal behavior to the local RCMP Detachment.
How Do Residents & Businesses Benefit From The Citizens On Patrol Program?
The patrols provide a visible presence in the neighborhood and community by helping deter crime from our area. The result is increased safety of your home and valuables and increased awareness of criminal activity within neighborhoods utilizing the program. All COP members maintain constant communication with the RCMP detachment and are able to provide authorities with more detailed, accurate information, specific suspicious / criminal activities, resulting in more frequent arrests and tracking suspicious persons.
Be A Driving Force Against Crime … Sign Up Now!
Volunteers are what successfully operate this important community minded program. If you believe in the importance of keeping Grimshaw a safe and vital community – fill out an application form and get involved.
Application forms can be picked up at the Grimshaw Town Office, or for further information call Community Services @ 332 – 4788.
Alberta Pond Hockey Volunteers
Volunteer Now!
We are in need of energetic community – minded individuals who would like to help make this 5th annual “regional” event a huge success…
February 17 to 19, 2011
at Lac Cardinal
Our volunteer roles include:
- Ice Preparations on Lake surface in January/February
- Pre-site set-up starting Feb. 7 - volunteers will be required for day time shifts and evening shifts
- Event Volunteers are required for take down: Hockey Gala – dance set up/take down, beer garden servers, merchandise sales, ice maintenance, site security, official statisticians, etc.
- Take Down (Feb. 19, 20, & 21)
To place your name in the volunteer directory call:
Tracy Halerewich @ (780) 332 – 4788 or register on line at www.albertapondhockey.com
Get Involved – You Will Love The Feeling!
SIGN UP NOW . . . We are in need of 250+ volunteers!
Swimming Pool Schedule
July 3 to August 25, 2010
Monday -Lessons 9-1, Family Swim 1-2, Public Swim 2-5, Swim Club 5-7, Public Swim 7-8, Aqua Fit 8-9Tuesday -Early Bird/Lane Swim 7-9, Lessons 9-1, Inservice 1-2, Public Swim 2-5, Swim Club 5-7, Family Swim 7-8, Public Swim 8-9
Wednesday -Lessons 9-1, Family Swim 1-2, Public Swim 2-5, Swim Club 5-7, Public Swim 7-8, Aqua Fit 8-9
Thursday -Early Bird/Lane Swim 7-9, Lessons 9-1, Inservice 1-2, Public Swim 2-5, Swim Club 5-7, Family Swim 7-8, Public Swim 8-9
Friday -Lessons 9-1, Family Swim 1-2, Public Swim 2-5, Swim Club 5-7, Public Swim 7-9
Saturday/Sunday -Lane Swim 12-1, Family Swim 1-2, Public Swim 2-5, Family Swim 5-6
Grimshaw Family Fitness Centre
REGULAR OPERATING HOURS
Grimshaw Family Fitness Centre
Summer HoursJune 18th to September 01, 2010
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
5:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - CLOSED
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FCSS PROGRAM DIRECTORY FOR 2010
Town of Grimshaw Community Services Department
P.O. Box 377, Grimshaw, AB T0H 1W0
Email: tracyh@grimshaw.ca or dlangford@grimshaw.ca
Phone: 780-332-4788 - Director
780-332-1585 - Programmer
Fax: 780-332-1250
FCSS Region: North West
Population: 2537
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/AWARENESS:
- • Canada Day Celebration
• The Hospital Activity Book Ad
• Light Up A Memory Program
• Back To School Safety Ad
• SOS Safety Magazine For Kids Ad
• The Elementary Safety Book Ad
• The Teenage Survival Handbook Ad
• National Addictions Awareness Week
• Family Violence Prevention Month
• P.A.R.T.Y. Program
• FCSS Video Library
• Community Services Directory
• Get To Know Grimshaw – Fall Parade Of Programs
• Annual Community Christmas Event & Parade
• Dare To Care Program
• C.O.P. Program
• Drug Awareness Presentations – Schools / Public
• Stress Buster Strategies Session
• Beating The Winter Blues...When It Is More Than The Blues Session
• Grieving In Motion Session
• SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder (depression) workshops
• Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
• Drug & Alcohol Community Action Committee
• Stretching Your Dollar workshops
• Alberta Crime Prevention Week
• How To Manage & Cope With Depression
• Healing The Wounded Soul
• Untying The Knots That Bind Workshop
• The Power Of Purple As A Shield Against Depression
• Youth Traffic Safety Awareness Initiative
RETIRED PERSONS (SENIOR CITIZENS)
• Adult Wellness Clinics
• Alberta Seniors Benefit / Special Needs Assistance Program
• Senior Citizens Week Celebration
• Seniors Informational Sessions
• Seniors Snow Removal Program
• Seniors Fall Prevention Program
• Book Mates – Seniors Reading Program @ Library
• Grandparents’ Day – Appreciation Tea
• Seniors Christmas Social
CHILD/YOUTH FAMILY:
• Babysitter’s Safety Courses
• Children’s Bicycle Safety Rodeo
• Child Identification Program
• Dusty Bear & Friends Program
• Beat The Heat – Mid Summer Youth Party
• Duncan’s Cadet Corps Program
• Bookworm Buddies Program for preschoolers
• Food For Thought – program for needy school children
• Bookworm Bugs Program
• Children’s Safe Indoor Halloween Party
• Family Day Celebration
• Odd Job Squad
• Parenting Support Courses
• Old Fashioned Family Christmas Event
• Bookworm Bugs Program
• Effective Behavior Strategy Program
• Dusty Bear & Friends Program
VOLUNTEERS:
- Recognition of volunteers throughout the year
- National Volunteer Week activities
- Volunteer of the Month Program
INFORMATION:
- Community Bulletin Board
- Community Cable Channel
- Community Corner / local newspaper
- Community Happenings / local radio stations
- School Newsletters
- Resource and Referral Source to the public
- Mailbox flyers
GRIMSHAW ARENA OUTDOOR RINKS
The outdoor rinks are CLOSED for the season. For more information, please call Tracy at 332-4788.
Planning for Future Arena
The Town is in the preliminary planning stage to build a new arena. Donations are being accepted at the Town Office and are tax receiptable. For more information, please call Tracy at 332-4788.
Information and input for all residents will be made available as we progress through the planning stages. A committee will formed and we will keep you all in-the-know!
Sk8 N Bike Park
The Grimshaw Sk8 “N” Bike Park is now OPEN for the season.
For more information call:
Tracy @ 332 – 4788 or Brian @ 625 - 9775
Thank you!
Town of Grimshaw
Volunteers Needed
Peace River and Grimshaw RCMP Detachments
Request for applications for the
Auxiliary Program
Peace River and Grimshaw RCMP Detachments are seeking interested members of the local communities to become involved with the Auxiliary Program. The Auxiliary Program is a volunteer program, which draws on members of the community to assist Regular Members of the RCMP in there duties, including community events, general duties and administrative requirements; and has been in existence in the Province of Alberta since 1978.
Interested applicants must be 18 years of age or older, willing to work a variety of shifts at short notice (including night shifts), Physically fit, and a team player.
Applicants will be required to successfully complete a Security Clearance, physical requirements of the RCMP, as well as a 3 day training session in Edmonton, Alberta.
Please forward your resume to either the Peace River RCMP or Grimshaw RCMP Detachment, along with a cover letter detailing your interest and expectations from the Program.
Should you require further information please contact Cst. C. HRYNYK of the Peace River RCMP Detachment at 624-6677, or Cst. J. ARTHUR of the Grimshaw RCMP Detachment at 332-4422.