Magrath Leisure Guide
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Magrath Leisure Guide
Magrath Leisure Guide 2015 PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES IN MAGRATH COMMUNICATION, INTEGRITY & QUALITY of SERVICE. The way insurance should be. Conveniently located on Main St. in Magrath 5 South 1 Street West, Magrath 403-758-6607 fax Home and Auto Insurance Commercial Liability Business Insurance Bonds Event Insurance Travel Insurance Policies Alberta Registry Services: Licence plate registration Driver licencing Marriage licences Birth certificates Annual Returns 403-388-2388 Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide Welcome to the Magrath & District Leisure Guide The Magrath and District Recreation Committee welcomes you to the 2015 Magrath Leisure Guide! Its purposes are to help Magrath area residents (and potential residents) become aware of the many leisure activities available in the Magrath area, find out how to get involved in the community, and learn how to access services. This is the third annual Magrath Leisure Guide and each year the guide gets better. We are pleased, once again, to publish in full colour and to include advertising for local businesses. We have also included photos of area residents enjoying leisure activities in this edition. In this edition we are also happy to advertise that local businesses are sponsoring free public swimming 12:00 – 5:50 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays from June through August and free public skating Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. throughout the arena season. We are also happy to honour Magrath champions, especially our school teams who won Provincial Championships this past year. If the group or event you are involved with is not represented in this guide, email reccommittee@magrath.ca so we can update your information for our next publication. The leisure guide is one of two major projects of the Magrath and District Recreation Committee aimed to make leisure activities in the Magrath area more accessible to residents. We also sponsor Mass Registration Nights held semi-annually in March and September. The Mass Registration Nights provide opportunities for community groups to promote their organizations and to register participants. For residents, the Mass Registration Night provides the chance to “shop” the options and register for all their activities in one place. The next Mass Registration Night is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 5 - 8 PM at the Magrath Elementary School Cafeteria Gym. In creating this guide, we have been overwhelmed to see just how many people volunteer their time to make our community better. We applaud your service. It is the people who make Magrath great! Sincerely, The Leisure Guide Committee Brenda Beck, Becky Doig, Trevor Millward, and Wayne Quinton. Under the direction of The Magrath and District Recreation Committee Becky Doig (Chair), Carma Thomson (Vice Chair), Trevor Millward (Secretary), Janae Smith (Treasurer), Brenda Beck (Town Council Rep), Mike Loose (County Council Rep), Kristyn Barfuss, Byrne Cook, Thaine Olsen, Jessica Payne, & Brad Sabey (Directors) 11 WORKING TO BUILD A BETTER COMMUNITY Councillor Contact Information Mayor Russ Barnett Councillor Gerry Baril Councillor Brenda Beck Councillor Devar Dahl Councillor Craig Godlonton Councillor Brian Oliver Councillor Richard Van Ee russ@magrath.ca gerry@magrath.ca brenda@magrath.ca devar@magrath.ca craig@magrath.ca brian@magrath.ca richard@magrath.ca 403-894-2697 403-382-9204 403-394-6475 403-758-3685 403-758-3188 403-758-3078 403-758-6717 Town Contact Numbers Town Hall: 403-758-3212 FCSS: 403-758-6363 Public Works: 403-758-6422 Arena/Pool: 403-758-3732 Library: 403-758-6498 Museum: 403-758-6618 Fire Hall: 403-758-6507 Seniors: 403-758-6771 Emergency Number: 403-758-6422 Council Meetings Council Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:00 pm Committee Meetings are held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6:00 pm No meetings on the 5th Tuesday. All meetings are open to the public and the public are invited to attend to keep informed of the decisions being made. If you would like to be on an agenda for a meeting please talk to staff at the Town Hall. Town Hall Information Business Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm Closed for Statutory Holidays: Jan 1, Feb 16, Apr 3 & 6, May 18, July 1, Aug 3, Sept 7, Oct 12, Nov 11, Dec 25 & 28, Dec 24 & 31 closed at noon Mailing Address: Box 520, Magrath, Alberta T0K 1J0 Website: www.magrath.ca Find us on Facebook Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide Contents 4 TOWN OF MAGRATH MAP Community Calendar 5 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 9 SERVICE GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS 15 SPORTING GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS SERVICE GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS 19 POOL SCHEDULE 23 MAGRATH DAYS 2015 24 FINE ARTS & HOBBY GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS 26 AGRICULTURE & HUNTING GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS SPORTING GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS 32 SUMMER CAMPS 35 FACILITIES & FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS 41 MAGRATH TRAILS MAP FINE ARTS & HOBBY GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS 43 COMMUNITY SERVICES AGRICULTURE & HUNTING SUMMER CAMPS FACILITIES AND FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS 403-758-3212 www.magrath.ca www.facebook.com/pages/town-of-magrath (URL) Town of Magrath 33 4 Contents Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide Community Calendar Town of Magrath 5 1 SERVICE GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS 2 Copper leaf 3rd Ave N. 2nd Street W. 3rd Street W. 4th Street W. 12 4th Street E. 3rd Street E. 2A Street E. Civic Ave N. Harker Ave. 5th Street W. 4 5 7 9 6 8 2nd Street E. Magrath Pl. c 1st Street E. c Center Ave N. 1st Ave N. 1st Street W. SPORTING GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS c 1A st Street E. Garden Pl. 5 H 3 2nd Ave N. Harker Ave. 10 11 c 13 3rd Ave S. 1st Street W. 2nd Ave S. Centennial Pl. FINE ARTS & HOBBY GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS 1st Ave S. 2nd Ave S. 14 LEGEND 15 HUNTING AGRICULTURE & 16 4th Ave S. SUMMER CAMPS 5th Ave S. LEGEND Town Office H Health Services Post Office Library Schools Museum 17 62 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cole Soccer Fields Cook Diamonds Alston Scout Park Baseball Fields Football Field Skateboard Park Ice Arena Racketball Courts Pool School Playground Tom Karren Gym Garden City Comm. Center (FCSS) Lions Playground FACILITIES AND FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS c Churches Campgrounds Magrath Trails Magrath 20 Golf Course Magrath 19 Ag Society Complex Tennis Courts Fish Pond Ball Diamond Fish Pond Playground Irrigation Park Magrath Cemetery Magrath Ag Society Complex Magrath Golf Course Contents Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide Community Calendar 55 GREEN=repeating event June 2015 – April 2016 RED=stat holiday JUNE 2015 SERVICE GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS 4 MHS Year End Band Concert & Fine Arts Awards Night 5 Down Home Dinner, Museum Fundraiser 9 Swimming Pool opens (tentative) 10 Trails Cleanup Day 12 MES Grade 1-3 Games Day 13 Free Public Swim, 12:00 - 5:50 p.m. 16 Farmers Market, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m., Arena. (Every Tuesday afternoon until September 29) 16 MES Triathlon 18 MHS Blue and Gold Banquet (Athletic Awards) 19 MHS Last Day of Classes 22 MES Last Day of regular classes 23 MES Orientation Day 26 MHS Last Day of Exams 26 MHS Graduation 27 Free Public Swim, 12:00 - 5:50 p.m. SPORTING GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS Last Day for Magrath Swimming Pool 31 First Day of School SEPTEMBER 2015 1-2 10-week Yoga Session begins with FREE Class 2 Mass Registration Night, 5 - 8 p.m., Cafeteria Gym 7 Labour Day FINE ARTS & HOBBY GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS JULY 2105 1 28 Canada Day 2 First Day Magrath Public Library Summer Reading Program (Every Tuesday & Thursday afternoon 2 3 p.m. in July) Grades K-6. (Town sponsored Labour Day pancake breakfast has been discontinued) 29 Last Day for the Farmers Market OCTOBER 2015 AGRICULTURE & HUNTING 6-9 Jordan Brame Baseball Camp 8-11 Southern Alberta Summer Games (Claresholm) (Magrath Triathlon cancelled) 11 Free Public Swim, 12:00 - 5:50 p.m. 13-16 Danny Balderson Basketball Camp (week 1) 7 First Day of Library Story Hour, 10 - 11 a.m. Ages 5 & under (Wednesday mornings until May) FREE 12Thanksgiving 23-24 “The Smash” MHS Varsity Boys and Girls Home Volleyball Tournament 20-23 Danny Balderson Basketball Camp (week 2) Beginning late October: Public Skating, Every Mon., Wed., Sat. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. all winter. FREE 23-25 MAGRATH DAYS 30 SUMMER CAMPS 25 Free Public Swim, 12:00 - 5:50 p.m. 27-30 Ryan Marsden Volleyball Camp 8 31Halloween FACILITIES AND FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS AUGUST 2015 3 MES Costume Parade and Pumpkin Carving Contest Heritage Day Free Public Swim 12:00 - 5:50 p.m. 10-14 STARS Volleyball Camp 15 Magrath Mako Sharks Swim Meet 22 Free Public Swim, 12:00 - 5:50 p.m. NOVEMBER 2015 1 Daylight Savings Time Ends 11 Remembrance Day 11 Town Remembrance Day Program, 9:30 a.m. with cenotaph service to follow 11 Special Museum opening, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 6 Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide JANUARY 2016 1 New Year’s Day 4 School Resumes 5-6 10-week Yoga Session begins with FREE class TBA Chamber of Commerce Gala FEBRUARY 2016 12-13 “Panda Classic” MHS Varsity Girls Home Basketball Tournament 15 27-28 “Ice Breaker” MHS Grade 9 Boys and Girls Home Basketball Tournament Family Day 13-21 No School MARCH 2016 DECEMBER 2015 15 Daylight Savings Time Begins 3 Hometown Christmas 25 Good Friday 5 Santa’s Gone Loonie 27 Easter Sunday 28 Easter Monday 18-19 “Zenith Classic” MHS Varsity Boys Home Basketball Tournament 19 First Day of Christmas Holidays (schools) 25 Christmas 26 Boxing Day (Dates TBA) Panda Alumni Jr. Basketball Camp. Several Saturday mornings, Gr. 1-6 APRIL 2016 9-17 Spring Break Chad Harris 634-4023 Shane ZoBell 634-4102 Business: 758-6862 Fx: 758-6488 Box 155 • Magrath, Alberta • T0K 1J0 * General Contracting * Excavating Serving Southern Alberta Magrath Pharmacy Arlen Bennett 403-758-3001 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Let's Talk About ... Serving Magrath Here to support you in all your health needs. Community Ticket Sales, Gift Baskets, and support of local Rodeo/Sports Teams • Prescription Services • Free local delivery • Compliance (Dosett) Packaging • Stationery, Giftware, Giftbags • Toys, Games, Cards, Balloons, Party/Reception Supplies • Home Decor, Scarves, Purses • Crutch Rental and more! Value. Trust. Quality. It's in everything we do and in everything we stand for! Your ideas, your community, your chamber, please join us. We need you to help build our community’s future. Be a part of the solution! For more information Contact Duane at 403.759.1000 or Arlen at 403.758.3001 Community Calendar Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide 99 SERVICE GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS SPORTING GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS COMMUNITY ADULT LEARNING PROGRAMS Kathy Richards PH: 403-653-4991 Email: kathy.richards@westwind.ab.ca Providing adult education and adult & family literacy opportunities to all communities in Cardston County. Programming priority is given to the following areas: Literacy & Foundational Learning Literacy, proficiency in the English language, and the ability to engage with basic technology so that adults are able to participate actively in society, pursue further learning, and be successful in their work. Community Capacity Building This programming area includes learning opportunities that seek to increase awareness of and address community problems, as well as learning opportunities that prepare individuals to access employment and be successful in the workplace. Ideas for programming and instructors in the Magrath area are always welcome. There are board positions open and volunteers needed. FRIENDS OF THE MAGRATH HISTORY AND MUSEUM ASSOCIATION Lise Thomson (President) PH: 403-758-3209 (home) FRIENDS OF THE MAGRATH PUBLIC LIBRARY The Friends of the Library have worked hard for many years to promote the library and to fundraise, including applying for grants, on the library’s behalf. However, the organization is currently in need of new board members. If you are interested in this opportunity to provide an important service in the community, please contact Devar Dahl at devar@magrath.ca or 403-758-3685. FINE ARTS & HOBBY GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS The Friends is the fundraising arm of the MHMA. Our main fundraiser is the Down Home Dinner which takes place on the first Friday in June. In 2015 it is on June 5. It is a delicious full course roast beef dinner that is served at the Covered Wagon RV Park or as a takeout meal obtained from the Magrath Seniors Centre. We are fundraising for the Barn structure that is planned for the lot just north of the museum that will house exhibits on the agricultural businesses that helped build Magrath: irrigation, grain, cattle, and sheep/ wool. GARDEN CITY SENIORS ASSOCIATION Art Bullock (President) PH: 403-758-6993 AGRICULTURE & HUNTING SUMMER CAMPS Carol Raasch email: raasch@rocketmail.com The Garden City Seniors Association organizes activities year round for senior citizens including carpet bowling, suppers, socials, bingos, quilting, and pool playing. We now have a garden club and a library. Look for our sched- FACILITIES AND FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS Design and Printing of all printed products including business cards, brochures, family histories, newsletters and magazines. 403-759-1000 duane@keyline.ca 10 SERVICE GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide ule in the Westwind Weekly News and come on down to the Magrath Seniors Centre to check us out! examine possibilities, as well as connect parents to their community and its resources. LAUGHING, LOVING, LEARNING THRU THE FIRST 2000 DAYS Denise Norton: PH: 403-634-9979 email: celebratechildhood@gmail.com MAGRATH BAND PARENT BOOSTERS Lynette Schipper (President) PH: 403-359-3939 email: hoggerl@hotmail.com We are a group established to promote and strengthen early childhood development in Magrath and surrounding areas. We host ‘Community Conversation Cafes,’ fun and informal venues to bring parents together for conversations focused on learning. The format is designed to create a space where people of all ages can come together in trusting conversation – one that validates what they are doing well and yet leads to further engagement and action. Our conversations serve to highlight strengths, pool knowledge, The Band Boosters is the fundraising group for the Magrath Jr/Sr High School Band Program, Choir and Colour Guard. MAGRATH AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Duane Thomson (President) PH: 759-1000 Arlen Bennett (Vice President) PH: 758-3001 www.magrathchamber.com The Chamber of Commerce is a business-oriented organization that focuses on the business issues that build the community and improve quality of life. We meet monthly to further our efforts. Any businessminded individual is welcome to join the organization. The Magrath and District Chamber of Commerce hosts three annual events: in January, a themed gala to present awards for Citizen, Youth and Business of the Year while fundraising for worthwhile causes in the community; in April, its annual Spring Trade Show; the first Thursday in December is the “Hometown Christmas” where late night shopping and crafters’ tables are combined with fun activities including a visit from Santa. EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE Want to be treated like a person and not a number? At 1st Choice Savings ... We put people 1st. Bruce Jackson Branch Manager 403.758.7985 bjackson@1stchoicesavings.ca Nikki Bogdan Financial Services Officer 403.758.3477 nbogdan@1stchoicesavings.ca Magrath Branch 81 West Harker Avenue, Magrath, AB T1K 1J0 SERVICE GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide MAGRATH AND DISTRICT RECREATION COMMITTEE Becky Doig (Chair) PH: 403-758-6525 email: reccommittee@magrath.ca MAGRATH HANDIBUS BOARD Brian Oliver (President) PH: 403-758-3078 email: brian@magrath.ca Trevor Millward (Secretary) trevor@magrath.ca The Magrath and District Recreation Committee, incorporated in 2011, includes representation from town and county councils, town staff, and citizens of both the town of Magrath and Cardston County. We aim to promote parks, green spaces, recreation programming, events and facilities. We work together with community groups and governments to identify priorities and advocate and fundraise for them. Our meetings are open to the public. Contact our secretary to get your item on our agenda. Our AGM is normally held in March. MAGRATH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNCIL Jen Heninger, (Chair) PH: 587-787-1411 We work together with the principal and teachers to plan activities throughout the year and to encourage a healthy learning environment for children. MES School Council is frequently consulted on important school matters including school division initiatives, calendars, etc. Council initiatives include the annual Family Dance and the Quest Theatre anti-bullying initiatives. We meet monthly on the second Monday at 3:45 p.m. in the MES teachers’ lounge. Attend our AGM to become part of the council or contact us to get your issue on our agenda. MAGRATH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNCIL SOCIETY Juli Miller PH: 403-758-6248 email: julimiller@shaw.ca The Magrath Elementary School Council Society fundraises for special projects at MES. Our main fundraiser is the Monday lunch program. Projects funded by the MES Council Society include the MES playground, basketball hoops, and the snack fridge program. Our AGM is held in conjunction with the MES Council AGM. We welcome new volunteers. 11 11 The Magrath Handibus has served residents of Magrath for nearly 30 years. It is operated by a volunteer board, and funds to cover most of the expenses associated with it are generated through fundraising and donations. See Magrath Handibus under services on page 43 for information about booking a trip. MAGRATH HIGH SCHOOL COUNCIL Barb Broadhead email: barb.broadhead@westwind. ab.ca The Magrath High School Council meets monthly on the third Monday at 3:45 p.m. in the teachers’ lounge. Our meetings are open and we encourage everyone to attend. Our Annual General Meeting is held in September. This is your opportunity to become a voting member. We sponsor speakers and other events and have been particularly involved with anti-bullying programs. We do one fundraiser a year and all the proceeds go to the dare to care scholarship. We are also involved in mentoring the junior and senior high student councils. Greg Parker Master Electrician C: 403-382-5608 P: 403-758-6985 F: 403-758-6997 Residential, Commercial, Farm & Maintenance 12 SERVICE GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide MAGRATH LIONS Shauna Davies (2015 president) PH: 403-388-4332 email: rdavies@magrathlions.com Website: www.magrathlions.com PALS OF THE POOL Becky Doig PH: 403-758-6525 The Magrath Lions Club serves Magrath and District by fundraising for local playground facilities and for local events. Our projects include a community food drive and community birthday calendar. The Lions Club built the first swimming pool in Magrath and recently has invested in playground structures at the Magrath Lions Park, at the school, and now at the Fishpond (Jubilee Park). MAGRATH MUSEUM BOARD See Magrath Museum under Facility-based programs (page 36) Pals of the Pool was organized in 2009 to fundraise and advocate for improvements to the Magrath Swimming Pool. Pals of the Pool has sponsored several community fundraisers and has used some of its funds to purchase deck chairs for the pool and to make improvements to the pool deck. We hope to make an important contribution when the town renovates or rebuilds the pool. PANDA ALUMNI Kristyn Barfuss PH: 403-758-6426 email: barfuss@shaw.ca Mindy Blackmore PH: 403-758-3543 We sponsor Jr. Basketball Camps for elementary school kids and have helped the school pay for things such as the score table, chairs and score clocks. We have also paid for teams to go to extra tournaments to help them get more basketball experience, as well as helping pay for things such as warm-ups, hoodies and reversibles. SANTA’S GONE LOONIE: A SHOPPING DAY JUST FOR KIDS! Vicki Maher PH: 403-758-6100 email: vickimaher@yahoo.ca Second annual! A shopping day where kids can come and purchase a gift for the adults in their lives. The gift will then be wrapped before the child returns to their parents. All the gifts (big or small) are $1.00. All the gifts are items that have been donated. We gladly accept any items for donation that can be used as gifts for adults. NEW HOME & RENOVATION MANUFACTURED IN MAGRATH PVC MAINTENANCE FREE ENERGY STAR - QUALITY INSTALLATIONS (403) 758-3233 FAX: (403) 758-6206 customwd@shockware.com 326 NORTH STREET W., MAGRATH, AB QUALITY YOU CAN COUNT ON! Sharing is caring. Who loves Magrath through and through? We do. At ATB, when we care about something, we like to shout it from the rooftops (or find other, more respectable ways to express our love and commitment). That’s why we sponsor the Magrath events that we do—because we care about your community. After all, it’s our community, too. To give your finances some TLC, stop by the Magrath branch at 82 – 1 Avenue SW ATB,us when weatcare about something, we want everyone to know it. That’s why we sponsor the orAtgive a call 403-758-3346. Magrath events that we do—because this community deserves our best. For specific banking or investment contact: We’re happy business to help give your banking needs someneeds, TLC. Stop by ATB Magrath at 82 – 1 Avenue SW or give us a call at 403-758-3346. Jan Scott - Relationship Manager for Business & Agriculture 403-331-7580 For specific business banking or investment needs, contact: jscott@atb.com Jan Scott Business & Agriculture Relationship Manager Darren Tanner, CFP – Financial Advisor 403-331-7580 403-892-9225 jscott@atb.com dtanner@atb.com Darren Tanner, CFP Financial Advisor 403-892-9225 dtanner@atb.com SAVING І BORROWING І INVESTING І KNOW-HOW ™ Trademarks of Alberta Treasury Branches. 14 SERVICE GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide If you are unsure just sent it, you never know what will catch a child’s eye. No clothing or shoes. Gifts for men are in high demand. Please contact Vicki Maher at 403-758-6100 if you have any questions or to make a donation. SOUTHERN ALBERTA SOCIETY FOR THE HANDICAPPED (SASH) PH: 403-758-3334 Box 280, 22 North 1st Street West, Magrath, AB T0K 1J0 Together with the community, SASH opens doors in an environment where adults with developmental disabilities achieve their fullest potential. SASH offers community access programs and community living supports to adults with disabilities. SASH also provides many services in the community including a school hot lunch program, a pizza kitchen, recycling services, bottle depot, woodwork, and so on. ZENITH ALUMNI Bill Alston PH: 403-758-6895 email: bill.alston@shaw.ca The Magrath Zenith Alumni was organized in 1988 to raise money for our school sports programs as well as to help build the Tom Karren Gym. Since then, we have donated over $400,000 to our school for uniforms, equipment, score clocks, tournament sponsorship and to send our young athletes to development camps. We recently donated $30,000 to re-construct our high school baseball diamond and build a basketball scorers’ table. All donors can receive a tax deductible receipt. 403-758-3946 Leisel Quinton Magrath, AB Butter horns, cream puffs, cookies, cakes, and everything else my mom taught me to make ASSOCIATIONS Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide 15 15 SPORTING GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS ADULT CO-ED SOFTBALL Nolan Johnson PH: 403-758-6464 school basketball needs to also help the development and success of our basketball program in Magrath. Adult Co-ed Softball runs through the summer in Magrath with several teams competing for top spot. Contact Nolan Johnson to enter a team or to have your name put on a list to be considered by existing teams. MAGRATH CURLING CLUB Jason Witbeck (President) PH: 403-308-1324 email: jebber08@hotmail.com FINE ARTS & HOBBY GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS Mark Saruwatari (Vice President) PH: 403-795-0473 email: sourwater22@gmail.com AGRICULTURE & HUNTING JR. BASKETBALL CAMPS Kristyn Barfuss PH: 403-758-6426 email: barfuss@shaw.ca Mindy Blackmore PH: 403-758-3543 Season: March - April Brian Oliver (Booking Agent) PH: 403-758-3078 We’re on Facebook: SUMMER CAMPS Jr. Basketball Camp, sponsored by the Panda Alumni, is for kids in Grade 1 through Grade 6. Each age group has instruction one hour per week for 5-6 weeks on Saturday mornings when the gyms are available beginning in February or March. Our goal is to help develop kids’ basketball skills at a young age, preparing them better to enter the Jr. High league. The money raised by these camps is put back into the Jr. High/High School program and MAGRATH GIRLS SOFTBALL Jessica Godlonton PH: 403-393-9991 Magrath Curling Club Season: October 1st - March 1st Programs offered include Men’s League, Ladies League and Open League. There is a Men’s Bonspiel and an Open Bonspiel. Ice rentals and party rentals are available through Brian Oliver. Magrath Curling Club was founded in 1949. It is owned and operated by members. Everyone is welcome. Join as a family, with friends, or as an individual. Michelle Wocknitz PH: 403-758-6169 Mindy Blackmore PH: 403-758-3543 Season: May and June FACILITIES AND FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS We provide softball for girls in Grades 3-8. B division for girls in grades 3-6 and A division is for girls in grades 7-8. Our teams compete against teams in Cardston and Raymond. Players are expected to attend one game and one practice per week. Each player is • Estate Planning • U.S. Taxes • Business Advisory • Personal & Corporate Tax Cardston • Raymond • Magrath • Lethbridge 403.388.1880 pricecomin.ca 90 YEARS Golf the “Hidden Gem of the South” The Magrath Golf Club is celebrating its 90th Anniversary this year. Established in 1925, the Magrath Golf Club is one of the oldest golf courses in Alberta, and its long standing reputation is well deserved. Pristinely manicured fairways, lush landscaping and beautiful vistas are the visual enticements that draw players to the course, but its challenging natural layout, quick greens, and risk vs. reward design keep them coming back time and time again. The Club boasts a fantastic practice facility and a spacious clubhouse with an outstanding menu – things that players of all skill levels tend to appreciate. The Club is fully open to the public and always encourages and appreciates new visitors. Special Events. • Saturday May 23rd MES Health Committee Charity Golf Tournament • Friday July 17th Dennis “Tak” Memorial/ Course Improvement Tournament • Saturday July 25th Annual Mixed Scramble • Saturday August 15th 90th Anniversary Celebration • Saturday August 22nd Annual 3 Lady Scramble • Saturday & Sunday September 12th & 13th Annual 4 Man Scramble Other Amenities of the Club • • • • • • Power carts (equipped with GPS) Fully Stock Pro Shop Flexible Membership Plans Tournament Packages Public Restaurant Banquets & Parties BOOK YOUR TEE TIMES TODAY 403-758-3054 www.magrathgolf.com magrathgolf@gmail.com Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide SPORTING GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS required to have her own ball glove, batting helmet and cleats or good runners. MAGRATH LITTLE LEAGUE Mike Dick PH: 403-629-5954 email: magrathlittleleague@gmail.com Season: May and June, 2 to 4 days per week. Magrath Little League serves over 100 kids ages 5-16 in Magrath and area from T-ball to the Juniors level. Come learn the game of baseball at a young age and progress toward competitive baseball. We offer a house league for T-ball (5-6 yrs) and Coach Pitch (7-8 yrs). Our Minors (9-11 yrs) teams play teams from Raymond and Cardston, and our Majors (11-13yrs) play in the Lethbridge league. A Juniors team is also possible when there is enough interest. MAGRATH MAKO SHARKS SWIM CLUB Geralyn L’Heureux (President) PH: 403-758-6869 email: geralyn_lheureux@hotmail.com Shawna Strong PH: 403-758-6254 or Sheri Evans PH: 403-758-6039 (Registration) Season: Mid June - Mid August. We provide a competitive swimming experience for children 7 to 17 years of age in the Magrath area. We emphasize all four competitive strokes--freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly and promote team unity as well as personal best performances. We swim every weekday morning and attend a total of 3 Saturday swim meets each summer. Our swimmers have been very successful in local meets and some have even medaled at Southern 17 17 Alberta Summer Games. Swimmers must be able to swim one continuous length of front crawl without touching the side of the pool or lane ropes to join. MAGRATH MINOR FOOTBALL Leisha Cook PH: 403-758-6494 email: cooks7@shaw.ca Registration is at the spring Mass Registration night in March with late registration in August. League games and jamborees begin the first week of September and continue through the end of October. We have teams in the Atom (grades 3-5, age 8-10) age group only this year. Magrath Minor Football is organized by a board of volunteers, the teams are coached by volunteers, and the officials at games are.....YES.... volunteers. We appreciate all those Time For a Tune Up? Dr. Harold R. Murray (403) 758-3118 Jason Ripley email: ripleyrock@gmail.com 18 SPORTING GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide who contribute to our program and encourage any others who have football experience or knowledge, and who want to work with our youth to contact the board. MAGRATH MINOR HOCKEY Marie Card (Registrar) PH: 403-758-6898 FAX: 403-758-3555 email: gmcard@hotmail.com Shawna Strong PH: 403-758-6254 email: strongs@shawbiz.ca Tammy Millward PH: 403-758-6585 email: tammymillward@gmail.com or Kinn Wetheralt PH: 403-758-3312 Dustin Godlonton PH:403-393-8815 email: dustin.godlonton@albertahealthservices.ca Our season starts at the end of September and runs until the middle of March. We have 2 full ice practices a week plus 1-3 games per weekend depending on league schedules. We play in the Spud league which consists of teams from the Crowsnest Pass to the Alberta/Saskatchewan border. We usually have a home tournament and try to go to at least one away tournament for each division. The division levels are Learn to Skate--Age 4 and older, Pre Novice--Age 5 & 6, Novice--Age 7 & 8, Atom--Age 9 & 10, Peewee--Age 11 & 12, Bantam--Age 13 & 14, and Midget-Age 15, 16 & 17. Magrath minor hockey is associated with Lethbridge Minor Hockey. This allows our players to play higher levels of tiered hockey. We are also interested in coaches for each of these levels. If you would like to coach please contact us. We will be glad to let you know the courses you need to take prior to the hockey season. MAGRATH SOCCER ASSOCIATION Chandra Gold PH: 403-8491486 email: dreyus1@gmail.com Spring Quapp PH: 403-7524884 email: panzerkinder@hotmail. com New Website: dreyus1.wix.com/magrathsoccer Season: April 27-June 19th We provide a recreational house league for children ages 3-10 and traveling teams for youth ages 11-18. Our association is managed, sponsored and coached by volunteer community members. We rely on these volunteers each year in order to run a successful soccer program. Please let us know how you can help. Contact us directly or visit our website for more information. MEN’S HOCKEY Mike Mehew (President) PH: 403-634-5185, email: kmmehew@me.com Dustin Godlonton (Vice President) PH: 403-393-8815 Steve Veale (Treasurer) PH: 403-317-9580 Men ages 16-99 are welcome to join the recreational, no-contact league for those who want to keep in shape and hang on to their youth. Registration is $250 for a 40 game season plus a year-end tournament. We start taking registrations in August and close October 1 (limited spaces). Games are held Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 7:45 - 9:00 p.m. MOORE’S TAEKWONDO Jim Moore (Instructor, 3rd degree Black Belt) PH: 403-308-7998 email: joong32@telus.net Season: September – November & January - June We offer International Taekwondo Federation (ITF Taekwondo). We began teaching TKD in Magrath almost 15 years ago. Moore’s TKD is now teamed up with Sokowin’s Taekwondo of Lethbridge. YOGA Janae Smith (Instructor) PH: 403-758-3768 email: janaes4@live.ca Season: Yoga is organized into 10 week sessions beginning with a free class September 1st & 2nd, 2015 and January 5th & 6th, 2016, with a possible spring session as well. The first week of each session is free, providing the opportunity for you to give it a try. Fees are $65 per session or $8 to drop in. Classes are held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 7 - 8 p.m. in the basement of the library. Magrath Pool 2015 Swim Lesson Schedule RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSONS SESSIONS DATES DEADLINE TO REGISTER 1ST SESSION MONDAY, JUNE 29–FRIDAY, JULY 10 FRIDAY, JUNE 19 MONDAY, JULY 13–THURSDAY, JULY 24 FRIDAY, JULY 3 MONDAY, JULY 27–FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 FRIDAY, JULY 17 2ND SESSION 3RD SESSION 4TH SESSION (NO CLASS WEDNESDAY JULY 1 CANADA DAY) (NO CLASS MONDAY, AUGUST 3, HERITAGE DAY) MONDAY, AUGUST 10–THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 FRIDAY, JULY 31 COSTS $30 – if you have a Family Pass $35 – if you do not have a Family Pass A late registering fee of $10 per child will be charged if a participant is registered into a session after the deadline date. BRONZE CROSS AND BRONZE MEDALLION COURSES SESSIONS DATES DEADLINE TO REGISTER 1ST CLASS MONDAY, AUGUST 17 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 FRIDAY, JULY 14 2ND CLASS MONDAY, AUGUST 24 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 Ph Pool at 758-3732 to register or Register at the swimming pool. Pool tentatively opens on June 9 FREE Public Swim every 2nd & 4th Saturday until pool closes. 20 Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide Magrath Pool Schedule – JUNE 2015 TIME 6:00 am 6:30 am 7:00 am 7:30 am 8:00 am 8:30 am MON TUES WED THUR Tentatively opens June 9th FRI SAT SUN CLOSED CLOSED HOLIDAYS Early Bird Swim 6:00-7:00 Swim Club 7:00-8:00 Lane Swim 8:00-8:40 9:00 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am 11:30 am School Swim 12:00 pm M - Th 8:45-3:30 12:30 pm F 9:00-12:00 Lane Swim 11:00-11:50 No Holidays in June 1:00 pm 1:30 pm 2:00 pm 2:30 pm Public Swim 12:00-5:50 3:00 pm Public Swim 1:00-5:00 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm Public Swim M-Th 3:45-7:50 Pool Rental F 12:00-7:50 6:00-7:00 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm Teen Swim 8:00-9:00 9:00 pm CLOSED 9:30 pm When the elementary school finishes for the summer the pool hours will change to the July schedule. ADMISSION TYPES Daily - Adult 18+ $3.00 Daily - Ages 5-17$2.00 Daily - Under 5 FREE Adult punch pass (10)$25.00 Youth punch pass (10)$18.00 Single Season Pass$60.00 Family Season Pass$110.00 Family Season Pass: For two parents and their dependants living at home during the summer. Children aged 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All infants must wear swim diapers. POOL RENTALS COSTS Clients must: 1) Notify the pool staff of the number of people attending Less Than 30 people $50.00 per hour Less Than 75 people $65.00 per hour More than 75 People $80.00 per hour 2) Book and pay a week in advance. Refunds will be given if a rental is cancelled due to snow, rain or thunderstorms. PLEASE CALL US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS 403-758-3732 Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide 21 21 Magrath Pool Schedule – JULY / AUGUST 2015 TIME MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN CLOSED CLOSED HOLIDAYS 6:00 am 6:30 am Early Bird Swim 6:00-7:00 7:00 am 7:30 am 8:00 am Swim Club 7:00-8:50 8:30 am CLOSED 9:00 am 9:30 am Swim Lessons 10:00 am 9:00-11:50 10:30 am 11:00 am Lane Swim 11:00-11:50 11:30 am 12:00 pm Lane Swim 11:00-11:50 Lane Swim 12:00-12:50 Parent & Tot 12:00-12:50 12:30 pm 1:00 pm 1:30 pm 2:00 pm 12:00-5:50 2:30 pm 1:00-5:00 12:00-5:50 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm Public Swim M - F 1:00-7:50 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm Pool Rental Pool Rental 6:30 pm 6:00-7:00 6:00-7:00 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 9:00 pm 9:30 pm Teen Swim 8:00-9:00 Aqua Fit 8:00-9:00 Teen Swim 8:00-9:00 Aqua Fit 8:00-9:00 Teen Swim 8:00-9:00 CLOSED CLOSED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AQUA FIT & LANE SWIM (July) Back by popular demand. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we will be holding Aqua Fit. During this time one or two lanes (depending on numbers) will be available for lane swim. MAGRATH SWIM CLUB MEET This will be held on Saturday August 15th. There will be no lane swim on this day. POOL CLOSURE The last day the pool will be open this year is Saturday August 28th. We thank you for your support throughout the season, we hope you enjoyed yourself. PLEASE CALL US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS 403-758-3732 Magrath Days 2015 THURSDAY JULY 23 6:00 pm Softball Games 10:00 am Parade line up – Meet in front of the school 8:30 pm ATB Movie in the Park - FREE at the ATB lawn. Bring your lawn chairs and blanket. 11:00 am PARADE • Concessions by local fundraising group to be determined. Come out for a family friendly evening. FRIDAY JULY 24 7:00 am-9:00 am Legacy Funeral Home’s Free breakfast at the museum Noon- 2:30 pm Surex Free BBQ AG Society Events - Parking is Free 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Carnival. 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Rodeo. Pole Bending, Chicken Chase, Mutton Busting, Chuck Wagon Races and Greased Pig. 6:00 pm More softball games 8:00 pm Zombie Apocalypse For ages 14 and older, $10.00 per person. SATURDAY JULY 25 7:30 am - 10:00 am Free Pancake Breakfast at Magrath Dental 8:00 am FUN RUN, WALK & BIKE – Starts at ATB Bank Noon – 1:00 GAMES AT THE POOL. Boat races TBD (Free Public swim all afternoon.). Noon – 6:00 pm TRADE SHOW – Ice arena – FREE 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm BOUNCE HOUSES $1.00 charge. All proceeds go to Band Boosters. 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm LAWN MOWER RACES 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm PETTING ZOO – FREE 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm KIDS RACES -FREE 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm BUMPER BALLS -$2.00 Football field 2:00 pm SOFTBALL SEMI FINALS 2:00 pm – 5:00 PM parkour demo and exhibition Extra outdoor activities 5:00 pm SOFTBALL FINALS 5:30 pm MAGRATH’S GOT TALENT 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm TOWN BBQ 9:00 pm - 10:45 PM MARK HALL BAND and DANCE 10:45 pm FIREWORKS!! TIMES MAY CHANGE ASSOCIATIONS 24 Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide FINE ARTS & HOBBY GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS MAGRATH CULTURAL ARTS SOCIETY Stephanie Humphreys PH: 403-758-6127 Ken Lynch PH: 403-388-4440 AGRICULTURE & HUNTING SUMMER CAMPS The Magrath Cultural Arts Society was formed in 1999 during the Magrath Centennial. Our mission is to keep cultural arts alive and well in Magrath, and every year since our beginning we have produced plays and organized other cultural events. In the past we have organized dinner theatres, planned programs for Magrath Days, and worked in partnership with the school to provide dramatic experiences for our youth. Our organization is run entirely with volunteers and we are always looking for new people who share an interest in the cultural arts. FACILITIES AND FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS DEEP SOUTH CLOGGERS Samyra Alston PH: 403-795 6936 email: deepsouthcloggers@gmail.com Web: deepsouthcloggers.blogspot.com Season: September - May Clogging is offered to ages 4+ at every level. As a clogging group we try to offer a type of dance for kids of all ages. Kids get the opportunity to learn many different styles of clogging and perform at many functions throughout the year. Our goal is to help kids learn specific dances and then be able to master the steps and perform them in front of other people. We believe that this helps kids develop better selfesteem, determination and motivation to be the best they can be. We also try to have an environment where kids feel safe and can have fun while they dance, learn, and socialize with other kids in the program. PRAIRIE STITCHERS Laura Loose PH: 403-382-0230 email: countrygirlquilting@ymail.com Judy Barnett PH: 403-758-3042 email: cjbarnet@telusplanet.net Susan’s Place HOME MADE Your source for local news Editor/Reporter . . . . . . . . . Hayley Tanner Sales Consultant . . . . . . . . . Mitch Lawson Office Administrator . . . . . . . . Dale Blumell Office 403-758-6911 Fish, Fries Burgers, Shakes Soft Ice Cream 403-758-3274 email: susanplace18@yahoo.com FINE ARTS & HOBBY GROUPS & ASSOCIATIONS Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide 25 25 Quilts Prairie Stitchers is a quilting group for adults of all ages. We meet once a month (except July and August) at the Garden City Seniors’ Centre on the second Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. for a sew day. Come work on your own projects or try one of our planned projects. Bring your own machine and food for a potluck lunch and feel free to come and go as your schedule allows. A $25 annual membership gets you patterns for all the planned projects and enters your name into a monthly draw. Also, check out our quilt show every second year at Magrath Days. SPIRIT OF SCOTLAND DANCERS Kandi Russell PH: 403-758-3900 Highland Dancing Instruction for ages 5 - 18. Classes are taught in Magrath and Lethbridge. Join us for recreational dancing, or progress through competitions and exams. Classes are held from September through May. Leave a phone message for Kandi Russell or send a private message on Facebook. Cardston County A great place to grow Grow a Family Grow a Crop Get informa�on on: Get informa�on on: Development Permits ASB Rental Equipment Building Permits Environment Farm Plans Potable Water Going forward applica�ons Local Ac�vi�es Agricultural Workshops Cardston County Office: 1050 Main Street Phone 403‐653‐4977 Office@cardstoncounty.com www.cardstoncounty.com ASSOCIATIONS 26 Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide AGRICULTURE & HUNTING GARDEN CITY GARDEN CLUB George Harker (President) PH: 403-758-3878 Centre. The club provides a forum for discussing common gardening issues and gives participants a chance to learn from each other. Occasionally the group tours local gardens or brings in a guest speaker. The garden club has also organized gardening workshops and provided community service. between Magrath and Del Bonita. The year includes lots of activities, fundraising, community service, and other 4-H club opportunities. However, the big event is the Show and Sale held in Lethbridge during the second week of June. Our annual organizational meeting is held in the first part of October. DEL BONITA 4-H BEEF CLUB Kirk Frenzel email: frenzelfarmers@hotmail.com MAGRATH & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Website: www.magrathagsociety.ca The Del Bonita 4-H Beef Club helps youth ages 9-21 learn how to raise a beef animal from calf to finish. Meetings are held monthly, alternating Check out our website to see photos of our facility, to book or pay online, to check on current bookings and to see upcoming events. We are open and SUMMER CAMPS Carol Raasch (Secretary) PH: 403-758-3750 FACILITIES AND FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS Are you thinking of starting your first vegetable garden? Are you looking for help on how to beautify your property with flowers and shrubs? Are you an expert gardener with advice to share? Regardless of your level of experience, the Garden City Garden Club is for you. The club meets monthly during garden season on the second Monday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Seniors Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide Family Dentistry G E N E R A L Awesome! For someone who doesnʼt like going to the dentist, they made me feel comfortable and relaxed. Karen Tricsli D E N T I S T S Caring for Families in Our Hometown Quick and Painless. All are friendly and nice to be around. Would highly recommend Magrath Dental to anyone. Con Cole Dr. Alan Bourne Dr . Dan Anderson 403.758.3844 • abledentalgroup.com New Patients Welcome Treatment Massage Chairs Open F ridays and Evenings TVs in the Rooms • • • • • • Lawn Grasses Low Maintenance Yard Blends Alfalfas Pasture Grasses Wheat, Barley, and Oats Custom Seeds Blends Sunshine Seeds Ltd. Magrath, AB 403 -758 -3444 Gord and Marie Card gord@sunshineseeds.ca 27 27 28 Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide available for bookings all year round. Our goal is to serve the members of this area, assisting with their equine and agricultural needs. We host many different types of events including rodeos, horse shows and craft shows. We will also be sponsoring a Farmers Market this summer. We have also recently renovated our foyer making it a great place for parties, showers, weddings, etc. MAGRATH FARMERS MARKET Leisel Quinton 403-758-3946 email: magrathfarmersmarket@gmail.com Dates: Tuesdays 4:30-7:30 p.m. from June 16 through September 29 The Magrath and District Agricultural Society is sponsoring a Magrath Farmer’s Market this summer on Tuesdays at the Garth Veale Ice Arena, 5 North Centre St. We are looking for vendors and offering tables at $15 a week. Seasonal commitment is not necessary. For customers, the farmers market will offer access to fresh fruits and vegetables, local baking and handicrafts. AGRICULTURE & HUNTING ROD AND GUN CLUB Jim Cook (Membership) PH: 403-758-3280 Ryan Beck (President) PH: 403-635-1545 The Rod and Gun club has two major annual events—a banquet in February/March featuring hunting awards and guest speakers, and a kids fun fish day at the Fishpond in early June. Members also have access to a shooting range which is certified for rifle, pistol and shotgun use. The club also provides archery equipment, shotgun ammunition and clay targets for use by local area youth groups. The club owns and maintains the Fell Balderson Nature reserve on the southern edge of Magrath, between the golf course and the old spillway. Foot access is allowed for the general public within this nature reserve. Memberships can be purchased at the Magrath Home Hardware. For updates on events, like us on Facebook--Magrath Rod and Gun Club. Ready Mix concrete Pumping Lego Blocks Jersey Barriers AGGREGATES ¾” Road Crush 1 ½” Crush 1” Screened Fractured Rock Pea Gravel 1” Landscaping Rock 3” Landscaping Rock ¾” Washed Rock 1 ½” Washed Rock 6” Minus Pit Run 3” Minus Pit Run Washed Sand Mortar Sand Bedding Sand Cardston Magrath Lundbreck 250 1 Street East 230 North 3 Street West 409 Railway Street Cardston, AB Magrath, AB Lundbreck, AB Phone: 403 653 4431 Phone: 403 758 6500 Phone: 403 628 2188 Fax: 403 653 4430 Fax: 403 653 4430 Fax: 403 628 2052 Daily Special ◆ Hot Lunch & Supper ◆ Soups ◆ Sandwiches ◆ Salads at the Magrath AG Society Building Lunch 11:30-1:30 and Supper 4:30-6:30 Soups, sandwiches, salads, hot items for takeout or eat in Tuesday-Friday *All food made from scratch, no cans involved *Credit, cash or cheque only at this point (NO DEBIT) kathrynrhind.com for more information Menu Changes Daily (403) 437-7890 KJ Wood 403-393-6682 Mark Cahoon 403-448-0347 Specializing • Roofing • Siding • Soffit In: • Fascia • Gutters • Windows AGRICULTURE & HUNTING 32 Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide SUMMER CAMPS JORDAN BRAME BASEBALL CAMP Jordan Brame (Instructor) PH: 587-220-1884 able for each position--setter, libero, middle, and outsides just following the Jr. High camp. FACILITIES AND FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS The Jordan Brame Baseball Camp is a 4-day summer camp for boys and girls ages 8-13. The first 3 days focus primarily on hitting and fielding with an emphasis on learning drills that can be done at home during the offseason to help solidify fundamental skills. The last day is an optional day that focuses on the mechanics of pitching and pitch selection as well as drills to improve speed and accuracy. The camp will include instruction time, skills contests, games and drills. This year’s camp will run from July 6th to July 8th with the Pitchers Day on July 9th. DANNY BALDERSON BASKETBALL CAMP Website: baldersonbballcamp.blogspot.ca The Danny Balderson basketball camp offers quality basketball instruction during the summer months for youth in Magrath and area. For two weeks in July all of the school gyms are full of basketball players from grades 3-10. Danny was a former All Canadian at the University of Lethbridge and puts together a quality group of coaches to assist in on court instruction. The camp runs from 9 a.m – 3 p.m., Monday to Thursday with daily awards and competitions, a final tournament, and an emphasis on skill development. Players are separated into groups to match their age or experience. Over the years the camp has been a meeting place for cousins and friends to come to Magrath during the summer and enjoy the game of basketball while having fun and making new friendships. RYAN MARSDEN VOLLEYBALL CAMPS Shane Orr (Camp Co-ordinator) PH: 403-758-3846 email: shane.orr@westwind.ab.ca Two age group specific camps will be offered from July 2730 in Magrath. These camps are coached by Ryan Marsden who has earned many coaching accolades at the university level. A morning camp is for students entering grades 7-9 this fall. A second evening camp is for high school students. In addition, an extra hour of specialized instruction is avail- STARS VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION SUMMER CAMPS Contact: Shane Orr PH: 403-758-3846 email: shane.orr@westwind.ab.ca, Website: www.starsvolleyball.ca STARS Volleyball will teach the game of volleyball in a fun way to young players. The emphasis will be on skill development with the help of modified rules and equipment. STARS teaching philosophy is to emphasize the components of fun, fair play, and positive attitudes while the participant learns to play the game of volleyball. 5-day long half-day camps are offered for children in Grades 1-3 and 4-6 during the summer, $70 for the grades 1-3 camp and $105 for the grades 4-6 camp. Magrath F.C.S.S. Presents… CAMP!! ADVENTURE Ages 5 and older!! Weekly Camp Schedule: MONDAY - FRIDAY Activity Days: Water play days Arts and Crafts Mystery Days Career Days Service Days Pet Days Field trips And FUN AND ADVENTURES! Morning Session: 9:30am - 12:00pm Afternoon Session: 1:00pm - 3:30pm Camp Running Time : July 6- August 21 For More Information: Camp Co-ordinator: Shay Riggin 403.758.6363 magrathfcss@gmail.com PRICING: 1 Child per week - $18 Family Discount (2+ Children) $15 Each Multiple week enrolment- $13 after the first week Registration and payment can be made at the Town Hall Reduce Reuse Recycle HOURS OF OPERATION: BOTTLE DEPOT HOURS ARE: Access to the Recycling Trailers Wed-Fri from 1-5pm; and Clothing Bins: Saturdays from 9am-5pm Tues—Sat 9:30 Am To 8:30 Pm Excluding Holidays Excluding Holidays Recycling Centre (403) 758-0009 or (403) 758-3334 Staff are available to assist our valued customers. (403) 758-3160 SPECIALIZING IN QUALITY PIZZA HOURS Monday – Friday 10am – 2 pm 4 pm – 8pm (Orders Taken Until 7:30pm) Closed Saturday, Sunday and Holidays www.facebook.com/SASH.Kitchen MAGRATH F.C.S.S. PARENT LINK CENTRE We work together to help build the world’s greatest community. There is never a dull moment. Come join the fun, loving, and learning environment. For More Information Call: 403-758-6363 Email: magrathfcss@gmail.com 145 Civic Ave Magrath Alberta Like ‘Magrath FCSS’ on Facebook to get the updates, pictures, and always stay in contact for the excitement! • Stay N Play • Magrath Parent Preschool • Love N Logic • Triple P Parenting • Lego Club • Music Club • After School Hang Out • Shinny Hockey • Fit For Life • Seniors Programming • Summer Adventure Camp FEATURES: Ball Pit Water Room Messy Table Music Recording Studio Theatre Room Chalkboard Walls Walk in doll house Ever changing themes and activities!! SUMMER CAMPS Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide 35 FACILITIES AND FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS INDOOR FACILITIES GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY CENTRE (FCSS) 145 Civic Avenue Ph: 403-758-6363 FCSS Programs Offered at The Garden City Community Centre (See ads on opposite page & pg 32) GARTH VEALE ICE ARENA 5 North Centre Street (next to Elementary School) Ph: 403-758-3732 Season: Mid-October to Early March Our full sized hockey ice arena operates from October to March. It facilitates many Hockey organizations including Magrath Minor Hockey, Magrath Men’s League, Lethbridge Minor Hockey and other pick-up hockey leagues in and around Magrath. The facility can be booked and used in the off-season as well. Call Ice Arena for more information regarding booking. PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE & PRICES: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 6:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. FREE (See page 29) Birthday Parties (1 hour rental for whole arena) $60.00 RACQUETBALL COURT: Located adjacent to our arena is a racquetball court that is available any time the ice arena or the swimming pool is open. Cost per person $2.50 MAGRATH PUBLIC LIBRARY 6N 1st Street West Box 295 Magrath Alberta T0K 1J0 Email: help@magrathlibrary.ca PH: 403-758-6498 FX: 403-758-6442 Website: www.magrathlibrary.ca LIBRARY HOURS: Monday 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Tuesday 1:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Wednesday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Friday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. CLOSED SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND ALL STATUATORY HOLIDAYS. MEMBERSHIP FEES Family $25.00 Adults $15.00 (14 & up) Juvenile $8.00 (13 & under) LOAN PERIODS Books/ books on CDs DVDs/magazines 3 weeks 1 week LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE Access to over 900,000 items, Book and movie loans, Wireless internet, Online catalogue – place holds, check due dates, renew books, Overdrive Downloadable e-books and books on CD, Public Access Computers (do not need a membership to use computers), iPads to use in library, Video conferencing, Summer Reading Program (held in FACILITIES AND FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS 36 Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide the month of July), Story Hour (runs from October to May), Faxing, photocopying, scanning, Online databases (can be accessed from home with a membership), Rotating Block collections of large print books & Books on CDs, Zinio Digital Downloadable Magazines, Paperbacks by mail, Interlibrary loans from all over Canada and the world, The Alberta Library Card (at no extra charge) enables you to borrow books from over 240 participating libraries throughout Alberta ROOM RENTAL Magrath Library has four rooms that are available to rent out to the public for recitals, workshops, meetings, etc. We have a stage and piano in the Merkley Room which is great for dance recitals and many different functions. Cost is $15.00 an hour. STORY HOUR Wednesdays, 10 – 11 a.m. October – May for children ages 5 and under. FREE. Drop in. No registration required. SUMMER READING PROGRAM Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 – 3 p.m. in July for children in grades K-6. FREE. Sign up at the library or drop in. MAGRATH MUSEUM 37 North 1st Street West PH: 403-758-6618 Website: www.magrathmuseum.org We are happy to announce we will be open on Saturdays this summer! Summer Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. Winter Hours: Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. We have begun holding monthly “Night at the Museum” events. Watch for information to see which of these diverse evenings will interest you! This summer we will have displays that focus on different immigrant groups that came to Magrath. Shown will be China, Japan, and Europe. A model train set will represent one mode of travel at that time. There will be a dress-up box among other displays. Other highlights include our “Down Home Dinner” fundraiser in June and special openings for Magrath Days, Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and for Remembrance Day, November 11, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. It is also our privilege to have Magrath Elementary School classes visit our special Remembrance Day displays in early November. Be sure to drop by the museum during the Home Town Christmas event to check out a silent auction on some very beautiful Christmas wreaths and to try some old-fashioned fudge and cider. You can arrange special tours by contacting one of the board members. FACILITIES AND FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide 37 37 Dustin 403-308-2632 ririegravel@gmail.com DR. BARTON J. ANDERSON, OD CARDSTON EYE CLINIC For Your Eye Health Care 403 653-3072 •Comprehensive Vision Testing •Evaluations, referrals, & co-management for laser surgery & other eye related problems •Glasses & Contact Lenses •Digital Retinal Photography •Diagnosis & treatment of red eyes & foreign body removal single •Same Day Service (most vision glasses) NEW PATIENTS WELCOME • WALK-INS WELCOME Mon - Fri (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) 72 2nd Avenue West, Cardston FACILITIES AND FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS 38 Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide OUTDOOR FACILITIES CAMPGROUNDS JUBILEE PARK CAMPGROUND Located behind the Fish Pond just off Hwy 62, south end of Magrath Facilities include: Approximately 15 non-serviced sites, men and women outhouses and three camp kitchens with power, wood stoves but no potable water. Campsites cannot be booked and are serviced on a first come, first served basis. Sites are $10 per night. Contact Wendy Coleman to book meetings or recitals. Donations from these bookings help toward operating costs. No food is allowed. This year’s board members are: Wes Balderson 758-6380 Wendy Coleman 758-3483 Kristine Alston 758-3627 Susan Baril 758-3005 Cynthia Harris 758-6825 Bill Alston 758-6895 Donna Lybbert 758-3896 Jennifer Heninger 587-787-1411 Michelle Boehme 758-6409 For more information contact the Town office at 403-758-3212. MAGRATH SWIMMING POOL 5 North Centre Street (next to the elementary school) Ph: 403-758-3732 Season: June- August (See Ads on pages 19-22 for Swim times, prices and Swimming Lesson sessions and times.) FREE public swim every 2nd and 4th Saturday. Come enjoy the hot summer days in our 5-lane, 25m outdoor swimming pool. We have a one-metre diving board, kiddy pool and an open grassed area where you can soak up the rays while you watch the kids enjoy the summer fun. MAGRATH STAKE CAMPGROUND East of 4th Street East. Sheldon Gurney (H) 403-758-3079 (C) 403-308-6462 Email: campground@magrath-lds.net The Magrath Stake Campground is a 20-acre site located just east of the town limits of Magrath, Alberta on the beautiful Pothole Creek valley (only 1 mile from downtown Magrath). The camping/recreational site includes approximately 7 acres of developed property. FACILITIES AND FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS Facilities include: large pavilion (3200 sq. ft.) with fridges, stoves and washrooms, separate camp kitchen (1200 sq. ft.), six stall shower house and washroom facility, one hundred seat outdoor amphitheatre and stage, cooking and drinking water and electricity service, eight trailer pads (unserviced), approximately twelve acres of open natural grass area adjacent to developed area, ample tenting space and twelve fire pits. Available for local church groups, scout and young women groups, and for public bookings. COVERED WAGON RV PARK 234 West 5th Ave South Ph.: 403-758-3572 email: info@coveredwagon.ca www.coveredwagon.ca The Covered Wagon RV Park is a quiet and relaxing park well away from highways and railroad tracks. You will have a refreshing camping experience that you will want to repeat over and over. Available Sites: 45 full service, 8 power & water, 3 power only, 3 tent sites. Facilities include 30 and 50 Amp Power, RV Dump Station, Fire Rings (wood available for purchase), Picnic Tables, Clean Restrooms With Flush Toilets, Coin-operated Hot Showers, Coin-operated Washer & Dryer, Playground, Horseshoe Pits, Free Wagon Rides for Children, Pets Allowed (on leash), 60’ X 30’ Hall for Rent for Family Reunions, Weddings, BBQs, etc., 3 Rental Cabins, 3 Bed and Breakfast Rooms. Seasonal, monthly and nightly rates available. Reservations accepted. Kevin Anderson Glass Mobile Auto Glass Replacement 403-308-1009 Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide 39 39 MAGRATH GOLF COURSE South of Magrath (follow signs) 403-758-3054 (See ad on page 16 ) Known as the “Hidden Gem of the South”, the course offers a true test for golfers of all skill levels. The Magrath Golf Club is an 18-hole facility located just 20 minutes south of Lethbridge. With many spectacular views, Magrath’s challenging natural layout allows golfers to enjoy a peaceful and scenic round of golf. Magrath boasts quick greens, mature trees and an outstanding practice facility. Magrath Golf Club also offers full service clubhouse facilities with a protected patio and a fully licensed clubhouse. Don’t hesitate! Book your tee time today online at www.magrathgolf.com or by calling 403-758-3054. FACILITIES AND FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS 40 Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS ALSTON SCOUT PARK On the corner of 1st Street West (Hwy 62) and 2nd Avenue North Facilities include green spaces and a picnic table. FISH POND Off Centre Street South (Hwy 62) just south of 3rd Avenue South Surrounded by large shade trees and with the relaxing sound of the fountain, the Fish Pond is a great location for your family to come and enjoy a picnic. For children 16 and under the pond is stocked yearly with trout by Alberta Fish and Wildlife so they can try their luck at catching their parents some dinner. Facilities include children’s playground and picnic tables. IRRIGATION PARK On the corner of Centre Street (Hwy 62) and 4th Avenue South (road to golf course). Currently this park has a historical walking loop where one can learn about how Southern Alberta was settled and interact with the actual machinery used to build the irrigation canals that supply water to all of Southern Alberta. Plans to develop this area include building a pavilion, having horseshoe pits, picnic tables and public barbeques. LIONS PARK 2nd Avenue South between 2nd Street West and 3rd Street West. Facilities include a playground and picnic tables. MAGRATH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND 1st Street West, behind the elementary school This playground is the biggest in town and can be used by anyone during non-school hours. SKATE PARK 1st Street East between the two east baseball diamonds. Our skate park has a mini half pipe, various ramps and rail slide obstacles. MAGRATH TRAILS South end of Magrath (See map page 41) The 5 km of paved trail loops bordering the south end of Magrath can be used for walking, jogging, running, biking, in-line skating and skateboarding. No horses are allowed and motorized wheelchairs are the only motorized vehicles allowed on the trail. PLEASE FOLLOW THE ALLOWED USES so the trail will remain in good condition. Dogs are allowed on leash and town by-laws are in effect with special attention given to the animal by-law. PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG so all may fully enjoy the trails. If you forget your disposal bags there are some provided by the entrance garbage cans. Current Magrath Trails access points are Located at: (see map below) A.South end of Irrigation Park - just north of the Cemetery off HWY 62. B.South end of the Fish Pond. C.Southwest end of Jubilee Park Campground. D.South end of 2nd Street West - east side of Covered Wagon RV Park. E. South end of 3rd Street West. Trail Descriptions #1 on Map – Irrigation Park (Yellow on map) #2 & #3 – A half hour walk along the original Galt Canal Nature Trail loop. A portion of #3 remains unpaved (Red on map) #4 – New trail to the edge of the Magrath Golf Course and back. (Blue on map) 2015 Development Plans We are pleased to announce that the town has received a $350,000 grant from the province to further the planning and development of the Magrath Trails System. This grant required no matching money from the town or county and could only be used on this type of project. This year the town and The Magrath & District Recreation Committee are working together to: - complete a permanent bridge on the trail by the golf course - complete the paving by the golf course - build a pavilion at the main entrance to the trails (south end of Irrigation Park), - complete the donor’s wall - complete signage SPORTS FIELDS All sports fields must be booked by calling 403-635-1443 for recreational leagues or for informal games. BASEBALL DIAMONDS The Town has four ball diamonds servicing our community. Northeast Diamond On the corner of 1st Avenue North and 1st Street West. This ball diamond is our biggest diamond and is mainly used by the high school for their home games. FACILITIES AND FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS Southeast Diamond On 1st Street East, just north of the school’s playground. This ball diamond is mainly used for little league baseball. Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide 41 41 SOCCER FIELDS The Town has two soccer fields that service our local community. Cole Soccer Field On the corner of Hwy 5 and Hwy 62. Northwest Diamond On the corner of 1st Avenue North and Centre Street This ball diamond is only for children aged 8 and under. Football/Soccer Field On Centre Street, just north of the arena and pool. Surrounding this soccer / football field is a red shale track that can be used for running, walking or other exercises. Fish Pond Diamond Centre Street South (Hwy 62), just north of the Fish Pond. This ball diamond is mainly used for little league baseball. TENNIS COURTS 1st Street West, south east of 2nd Avenue South. Facilities include two fencedin tennis courts and green space suitable for picnics and other recreational activities. SOFTBALL DIAMONDS The Town has two softball diamonds servicing our community. Cook Diamonds On 1st Street West just south of the Hwy 5 wentrance to Magrath. 24 HOUR SERVICE A Magrath Family name since 1899 Residential & Commercial Plumbing Water Softeners Furnaces Water Tanks Water Wells Tankless Water Heaters Boilers Richard Spencer Journeyman Gasfitter & Plumber 403-915-1116 B 1 C A 3 E 4 D 2 4 Magrath Trails Map n IRRIGATION PARK .44 KM n GALT CANAL NATURE TRAIL 1.78 KM n NEW TRAIL LOOP 2.48 KM 42 Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide CONGRATULATIONS MAGRATH! s Southern Alberta High School Baseball League Tier II Provincial Champions s 3A Boys High Schoool Provincial Volleyball Champions t 2A Girls High School Provincial Volleyball Champions t 3A Girls High School Provincial Basketball Champions Home of the CHAMPIONS! Do you know a Magrath champion? Let us know for next year’s leisure guide by emailing reccommittee@magrath.ca. ASSOCIATIONS Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide 43 43 COMMUNITY AGRICULTURE SERVICES & HUNTING EMERGENCY SERVICES SERVICE CONTACT PHONE SUMMER CAMPS Ambulance Service ALTERNATIVE CONTACT 911 Fire Department Fire Chief, Cliff Blackwell 403-758-3533 RCMP Sgt. Kelly McCoy Detachment Commander 403-752-3351 (24 hr. complaint) Administration 403-752-4747 firechief@magrath.ca FACILITIES AND FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS 911 (Emergencies) Peace Officer 7am – 11pm Complaint number 403-715-8513 403-752-3614 (Fax) Rod Tilson 403-635-0069 MEDICAL SERVICES SERVICE CONTACT ADDRESS PHONE Medical Doctors Dr. Kenneth Dahl 14 South 1st Street West 403-758-3363 Dahl Clinic Dr. Jonathon Tollestrup Dr. Conway Brewerton (Tuesday and Thursday) Natural Way Clinic Lydia Morton 12 South 1st Street West 403-758-3228 Chiropractor Dr. Harold Murray 14 South 1st Street West 403-758-3118 Dentists Dr. Dan Anderson 33 South 1st street West 403-758-3844 Magrath Dental Dr. Alan Bourne 37 East 2nd Ave. North 403-758-4422 Community Health Clinic albertahealthservices.ca Magrath Pharmacy Arlen Bennett 80 South 1st West Magrath Handibus Rates: Town of Magrath round trip - $5.00 Town of Raymond round trip - $15.00 Lethbridge round trip - $25.00 For each additional person the rate goes up by $5 - divided evenly. 403-758-3001 403-758-6096 or 403-317-0737 WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICE HOURS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Transfer Station Wednesday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Is located on the north side of 5th Ave South. For more information please call 403-758-3212 Bottle Depot Wed-Fri 1-5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Is located on the south side of 5th Ave South. Operated by SASH 403-758-3334 Recycling Centre Tue-Sat 9:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m. Is located on the south side of 5th Ave South. Operated by SASH 403-758-3334 44 Magrath 2015 Leisure Guide Residential Garbage Collection Tue & Thurs (depending upon location) beginning @ 8 a.m. For more information regarding what will and will not be picked please call 403-758-3212 or www.magrath.ca Residential Recycling Collection 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month For more information call SASH 403-758-3334 SENIORS HOUSING SERVICE ADDRESS PHONE Diamond Willow Terrace 130 Centre Street South 403-758-6866 Garden Villa Apartments 126 South 2A Street West 403-329-0556 Good Samaritans Society 37 East 2nd Avenue North 403-758-6149 CONTACT ADDRESS PHONE St. John’s Lutheran Church 82 North 2nd Street West 403-758-6824 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Garden Place Chapel 170 North Centre Street Stake Centre 21 East 1st Avenue South Family History Centre 21 East 1st Avenue South 403-758-6510 403-758-6289 403-758-6402 CHURCHES Prairie Christian Fellowship Tues & Thurs 1-9 p.m. Sun. 4-7 p.m. 181 West 1st Avenue North GPS SURVEYING SUBDIVISION DESIGN MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN DRAINAGE ENGINEERING CONCEPTUAL DESIGN SCHEMES AREA STRUCTURE PLANS IRRIGATION DESIGN Tel: 403-752-0180 Fax: 403-752-0191 Darin@WildeBrosEngineering.com 43 N Broadway P.O. Box 150 Raymond, AB T0K 2S0 Main Street Magrath across from the post office. Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 8-‐8 Saturday 9-‐8 Sunday 10-‐5 Holidays 9-‐6 Closed on Christmas day, Boxing day, New years day and Easter Sunday Full service Grocery store Enjoy coffee or lunch at the Roosters Bistro Fresh local produce and products Flowers, cards and gift cards Gift baskets and deli trays Catering options 403-‐758-‐3535 Follow us on Facebook and download the Roosters phone app http://www.roostersmarket.ca/ jay@roostersmarket.ca Follow us on Facebook and download the Roosters phone app http://www.roostersmarket.ca/