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Athabasca Advocate, Tuesday, January 6, 2015 - 21A
North Central Bulls get bucked
off by Sturgeon Mustangs
Jordie dwyer
advocate staff
Something that has become a bit
more of a problem lately saw the
North Central AA Midget Bulls get
fenced into another loss on Sunday.
The Bulls wound up with a parade
to the penalty box early and often in
a 3-2 loss to the Sturgeon Mustangs
in Morinville.
An early first period powerplay
goal got the Mustangs started and
the Bulls would survive a four minute man-advantage for the home
squad later in the frame, allowing
them to tie the game on a goal by
Jackson Roth with a little more than
two minutes remaining.
And despite the fact the Bulls
were nailed for 12 minutes worth
of penalties in the middle stanza,
they managed to get the lead with
1:13 remaining on Roth’s second of
the contest following a nice passing
combination from Alvin Halter and
Shane Witney.
However, the air went out of that
balloon as the Mustangs squared the
game with one second left in the period.
The Bulls didn’t make things
easier on themselves early in the
third, taking a couple of penalties
including a four minute powerplay
– which included an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty – just over three
minutes into the frame.
It wasn’t long after that advantage
came to an end when the Mustangs
got the eventual game winner.
A couple more penalties to the
Bulls meant a loss of scoring opportunities, which they got back when
the Mustangs got into penalty trouble late in the game. However, they
couldn’t capitalize and left without
the points head coach Jody Tangedal
thought they should have gotten.
“Again, we had solid defence and
goaltending, but couldn’t get any offence going with all the penalties.
We needed to be more disciplined,”
Tangedal said.
The game was the first one back
after an 8-3 loss in St. Albert to the
Crusaders on Dec. 21 and dropping a
Dec. 20 game in Camrose 4-1.
Next on the horizon for the Bulls
is rematch Saturday in Whitecourt,
who the Bulls got their only win of
the season against so far a month
ago. The Bulls next home date is
with Beaumont on Jan. 17 in Athabasca.
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The Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association (ANFCA) has
hired InSynch Consultants to facilitate community consultations
with Alberta’s Aboriginal Friendship Centres, their partners and
stakeholders.
Under the new Urban Aboriginal Strategy, one of the primary activities
of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada in Alberta
region is to support and facilitate engagement of stakeholders in the
development of urban Aboriginal community plans. These plans are
important as they will guide funding decisions for the next fiscal year.
The process of developing community plans will facilitate engagement
of urban Aboriginal people, organizations providing programs
and services to urban Aboriginal people, and other stakeholders
in identifying priorities and developing collaborative strategies for
addressing those priorities.
These urban Aboriginal community strategic plans will inform our
development of a strategic Alberta-wide regional plan that will guide
NAFC/ANFCA investments from both the Community Capacity
Supports and Urban Partnerships funding streams in future years.
Athabasca Native
Friendship Centre will be
hosting a 2-3 hour session
on January 7th at 1:00
pm. Refreshments will be
provided.
Feel free to share this information
with other community members –
we want to ensure everyone has an
opportunity to share and voice their
opinions.
amazing
opportunities
in the Forest
Looking for an exciting and challenging
seasonal position?
Alberta’s Forestry and Emergency Response Division
is looking to fill valuable support roles for the
upcoming wildfire season.
Airtanker Base Supervisor: is responsible for safe and efficient
operation of the Air Tanker Base including fuelling, dispatching
and loading of the Province’s airtanker fleet. Other duties include
inventories of fuel, retardant and water, and the supervision of loader
personnel. Aptitude with pump systems, chemical handling and safety
around aircraft is essential.
Airtanker Base Loaderman: is responsible for the safe and
efficient loading of airtanker aircraft. Other duties include maintaining
inventory levels, base and ground maintenance and safety. Aptitude
with pump systems, chemical handling and safety around aircraft is
essential.
Man-Up Supervisor: is responsible to supervise Wildfire Crews on
project work and wildfire suppression.
Wildfire Crew Coordinator: works closely with fire crew contractors
to assemble and perform administration and field audits for wildfire
crews.
Logistics: is responsible to coordinate manpower, fireline/heavy/
light equipment, specialized equipment, ground transport, fuel,
communications, accommodations, meals and commissary.
Camp Manager: is responsible for the operations and maintenance
of fire bases in the area. The camp manager will ensure the catering
and janitorial contracts for camp are being followed, the premises are
respected and kept clean and fuel stocking levels are maintained.
Detection Aide: is responsible to ensure that Lookout Observers
receive their scheduled servicing of groceries, water and warehouse
supplies. In addition, the Detection Aide may need to fill in the role as
a Lookout Observer as required.
Wildfire Dispatcher: provides efficient and safe radio communications
including transmitting, receiving, relaying and recording messages
and communications between aircraft and manpower during wildfire
operations.
Warehouse Support Staff: is responsible to receive, store and
issue equipment and supplies to area staff. Additionally, warehouse
staff is responsible for restocking and building equipment kits, and may
be assigned to assist with equipment on a wildland fire incident.
Administration Support Staff: is responsible to ensure office
and support systems run smoothly. Timely and accurate data entry,
professional reception and customer interface, photocopying, filing
and other support duties as may be required to support field staff and
management.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and the ability to work well independently as well as in a team
environment is an asset. Qualified candidates must be physically able
to perform duties associated with specific positions. Familiarity with
Microsoft is required for certain positions. There is potential for shift
work, long hours, overtime and the potential for export to other work
locations or camps, depending on the fire conditions.
For more information and application forms, visit
www.esrd.alberta.ca/about-esrd/esrd-careers-jobs-seasonal-employment/wildfire
Applications, complete with resume, can be delivered to the
Lac La Biche Fire Center, 9505 Beaverhill Road, Lac La Biche, AB
T0A 2C0
Or email to lorraine.toutant-mcdonald@gov.ab.ca
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In Memoriam
AthAbAscA Fish & GAme AssociAtion
AnnuAl GenerAl
MeetinG
FridAy, JAnuAry 16, 2015
Kenneth Lynde
On December 25, 2014 Ken Lynde
of Rochester passed away at the
age of 79 years. Ken is survived
by his 2 sons and 2 daughters:
Kenneth (Sheila)
Lynde,
Jackie (Stephen) Grant, Larry
(Darlene) Lynde, Judy (Wayne)
Johnson; 11 grandchildren and
10 great-grandchildren. Ken was
predeceased by his wife Doretta
Lynde. At Ken’s request there will
be no formal service. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made
to the Alberta Heart & Stroke
Foundation. Athabasca Community
Chapel-Dale Kapitaniuk Funeral
Director in care of arrangements
(780) 675 3996
100.
Obituaries
Nellie Smolarchuk
On December 22, 2014 Nellie
Smolarchuk of Boyle, AB passed
away at the age of 94 years.
Nellie is survived by her daughter
and 2 sons: Marjorie Langevin
of Lac La Biche, Myron (Muriel)
Smolarchuk of Edmonton,
Paul (Rene) Smolarchuk of
Cochrane; 14 grandchildren,
16 great-grandchildren, and
6 great-great grandchildren. Nellie
was predeceased by her husband
Nick; son, Nicholas; 2 brothers and
9 sisters. A funeral service was
held on Tuesday, December 30,
2014 at 11:00am at St. Alphonsus
Roman Catholic Church in Boyle.
Interment followed at the St.
Resurrection Cemetery. Father
Gerard Gauthier officiated. In
lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to a charity of your
choice. Athabasca Community
Chapel - Dale Kapitaniuk Funeral
Director in care of arrangements
(780) 675 3996
100.
Obituaries
Mary Ann Pylypiuk
On December 28, 2014, Mary
Ann Pylypiuk of Athabasca
passed away at the age of 92
years.
Mary was born in Poland and
came to Canada at the age of
seven along with her Mother and
brother, Tony. They settled in the
Spruce Valley area.
Mary met John Pylypiuk and they
married December 1, 1941. They
farmed in the Paxson area until
John’s passing. Throughout that
time they raised nine children. In
1981, Mary moved to Athabasca.
Mary is survived by 2 sons and 4
daughters, John (Sheila), Gord
(Joanne), Doreen (Darren), Jean
(Bill), Dianne (George) and
Debbie (Barney); Daughter in
Law (Sandi); 16 grandchildren;
12 great grandchildren and 3
great great grandchildren;
Brother, Emil (Elaine) and Sister,
Stella.
Mary was predeceased by
husband John; 3 sons, Tom,
Mitch and David; Daughter in
law, Diane and Brother, Tony.
Funeral service was held
Saturday January 3, 2015.
Donations may be made to
Pleasant Valley Lodge (4102 50
Street Athabasca, Alberta T9S
0A6).
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Thomas Blatt
On December 25, 2014 Thomas
Blatt of Athabasca passed away
at the age of 85 years.
Tom was born in Athabasca, to
Max and Jenny Blatt. He was
raised on the family farm by Max
and his second wife, Nellie. He
met and married his wife
Mary (Van Eaton) Blatt in
Lacombe, Alberta.
They
returned to Athabasca to raise
their family of eight.
Tom is survived by his brother,
Ken; and seven children:
Donna (Donald) Bissell, Thomas
Grant, Ellen (Stan Bors),
Susan
(Paul)
Conners,
Nancy
(Jeff)
Hovell,
Dwayne (Patricia), and JoAnne;
numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Tom was
predeceased by all three parents;
his wife, Mary; his son, Max; and
three brothers, Bob, Max, and
Douglas.
A memorial service was held on
Friday, January 2, 2015 at the
Athabasca Community Chapel.
Cremation has taken place. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to Athabasca Extendicare
Residents Fund.
Athabasca
Community
Chapel-Dale
Kapitaniuk Funeral Director in
care of arrangements (780) 675
3996
In loving memory of
Agnes & Alfred Koehler
Who passed away
January 2, 2013 and
February 4, 2013
Two years have passed since
those sad days,
When those we loved were
called away.
God took them home;
it was His will,
But in our hearts they live still.
Lovingly remembered
Peter, Mildred & Family.
It is with profound sadness that
the family of Elise Shopland
announces her passing after a
lengthy and well fought battle
with cancer. Elise was energetic,
determined, and creative, making
generous donations of her time
and talents within our community.
She loved young children, travel,
and her beautiful home, but loved
to spend time among family and
friends most of all.
Elise will be lovingly remembered
and sadly missed by her
husband David; six children:
Stacey (Charles) Little, Ryan
(Stacey), Adam, Leelan (Cara),
Timothy, and Ben (Caitlynn);
three grandchildren Chloe,
Desmin, and Kahnle; mother,
Elizabeth Salé; brother, Gene
(Edie) Salé; sisters, Anna (Kelly)
Olson, Diana (Ernie) Kuzyk, and
Bernadine (Garth) Farrell, as well
as their families. A celebration of
her life was held on Saturday,
January 3rd, 2015 officiated by
Pastor Al Platt of the Athabasca
Reformed Church.
Elise was an inspiration to many
and leaves a legacy of love and
kindness. The Lord takes another
Angel home.
The family requests that
donations may be made to the
Cross Cancer Institute, Elise’s
favorite charity.
Athabasca Community ChapelDale Kapitaniuk Funeral Director
in care of arrangements
(780) 675 3996
110.
In Memoriam
In Loving Memory of
John Alyward
December 10, 1965
- January 8, 2012
Our family circle has been
broken, a link gone from our
chain; But though we’re parted
for a while,
We know we’ll meet again.
Some day we hope to meet you,
some day we know not when, we
shall meet in a better land &
never part again.
We shall meet with many a loved
one that was torn from our
embrace; we shall listen to their
voices, and behold them face to
face. Sunshine passes, shadows
fall, love’s remembrance outlasts
all.
Forever loved & sadly missed
by Mom, Poppy, Sandra
& all the family.
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24A - Athabasca Advocate, Tuesday, January 6, 2015
COMING EVENTS
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January 05-08 - Quilting for Humanity Society
is holding its regular quilting days from 9:30am
to 5pmin the basement of The Canadian Legion.
Stop in for coffee or to help us make quilts!
January 6 - Bingo sponsored by Rochester Ag
Society, at Rochester Community Hall. Doors
open at 6:00, bingo starts at 7:00. Go-Go’s, Half
The House, Bonanza, Odd & Even and more.
50/50 draw and door prizes. Everyone welcome.
January 6 - Bingo at Boyle Seniors Drop-In
Centre 7 p.m. Go-Gos, Odd/Even, Shaded 7, Half
the House, Progressive Bonanza: $630+ in 57 #s.
Come and bring a friend to help the seniors with
their building fund.
January 10 – Ukrainian Supper & Dance! @ New
Pine Creek Hall For more info call Gail 780-6752572 or Anita 780-675-2859
January 16 – Athabasca Fish & Game Annual
general Meeting & Pot Luck @ Provincial
Building Lower Boardroom. Pot Luck @ 6:30pm
Meeting to follow. All welcome! For more info
call Dianna 780-698-2327
January 18 – Community Hymn Sing “Plus” All
Saints Anglican Church @ 12:30 pm Everyone
welcome!
January 20 - Bingo sponsored by Rochester Ag
Society, at Rochester Community Hall. Doors
open at 6:00, bingo starts at 7:00. Go-Go’s, Half
The House, Bonanza, Odd & Even and more.
50/50 draw and door prizes. Everyone welcome.
January 21 – Bingo! @ Atmore Community
Hall, doors open @ 6:30pm, Bingo starts @
7:30pm Jackpot $485.00 in 53 #’s. Loonie Ball
& Nevadas available.
January 27 - Breakfast at the Athabasca Senior’s
Drop-in Center 7:30-10:00 am. Price $7.00.
Pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, strawberry
& syrup toppings, coffee & juice. Everybody
welcome. Sponsored by the Athabasca & District
Senior Citizens Society.
January 28 – Annual General Meeting of the
Athabasca Healthcare Centre Auxiliary Association
at the AHC, Ruth King room (basement) at 0930
am. New members always welcome.
February 3 - Bingo sponsored by Rochester Ag
Society, at Rochester Community Hall. Doors
open at 6:00, bingo starts at 7:00. Go-Go’s, Half
The House, Bonanza, Odd & Even and more.
50/50 draw and door prizes. Everyone welcome.
February 09-12 – Quilting for Humanity Society
is holding its regular quilting days from 9:30am
to 5pmin the basement of The Canadian Legion.
Stop in for coffee or to help us make quilts!
February 13 – Athabasca Fish & Game Annual
Horn Soring & Sportsman Swap Meet from
4pm – 9pm @ Senior’s Drop in centre. Deadline
for all 2014 big game bird & fish entries &
wildlife photo contest entries. To book a table
or for info call Dianna 780-698-2327
February 17 - Bingo sponsored by Rochester
Ag Society at Rochester Community Hall Doors
open at 6:00 bingo starts 7:00. Go-Go’s, Half the
House, Bonanza, Odd and Even and more. 50/50
draw and door prizes. Everyone welcome.
March 02-15 – Quilting for Humanity Society
is holding its regular quilting days from 9:30am
to 5pmin the basement of The Canadian Legion.
Stop in for coffee or to help us make quilts!
March 3 - Bingo sponsored by Rochester Ag
Society, at Rochester Community Hall. Doors
open at 6:00, bingo starts at 7:00. Go-Go’s, Half
The House, Bonanza, Odd & Even and more.
50/50 draw and door prizes. Everyone welcome.
March 06 – World Day of Prayer Celebration
@ 7pm Hosted by St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic
Church. For more information please contact:
Rita Fertig @ 780-675-2846 Everyone welcome!
March 17 - Bingo sponsored by Rochester Ag
Society, at Rochester Community Hall. Doors
open at 6:00, bingo starts at 7:00. Go-Go’s, Half
The House, Bonanza, Odd & Even and more.
50/50 draw and door prizes. Everyone welcome.
March 31 - Bingo sponsored by Rochester Ag
Society, at Rochester Community Hall. Doors
open at 6:00, bingo starts at 7:00. Go-Go’s, Half
The House, Bonanza, Odd & Even and more.
50/50 draw and door prizes. Everyone welcome.
April 13-16 – Quilting for Humanity Society is
holding its regular quilting days from 9:30am to
5pmin the basement of The Canadian Legion.
Stop in for coffee or to help us make quilts!
April 14 - Bingo sponsored by Rochester Ag
Society, at Rochester Community Hall. Doors
open at 6:00, bingo starts at 7:00. Go-Go’s, Half
The House, Bonanza, Odd & Even and more.
50/50 draw and door prizes. Everyone welcome.
April 28 - Bingo sponsored by Rochester Ag
Society, at Rochester Community Hall. Doors
open at 6:00, bingo starts at 7:00. Go-Go’s, Half
The House, Bonanza, Odd & Even and more.
50/50 draw and door prizes. Everyone welcome.
May 04-07 - Quilting for Humanity Society is
holding its regular quilting days from 9:30am to
5pmin the basement of The Canadian Legion.
Stop in for coffee or to help us make quilts!
May 12 - Bingo sponsored by Rochester Ag
Society, at Rochester Community Hall. Doors
open at 6:00, bingo starts at 7:00. Go-Go’s, Half
The House, Bonanza, Odd & Even and more.
50/50 draw and door prizes. Everyone welcome.
May 26 - Bingo sponsored by Rochester Ag
Society, at Rochester Community Hall. Doors
open at 6:00, bingo starts at 7:00. Go-Go’s, Half
The House, Bonanza, Odd & Even and more.
50/50 draw and door prizes. Everyone welcome.
June 9 - Bingo sponsored by Rochester Ag
Society, at Rochester Community Hall. Doors
open at 6:00, bingo starts at 7:00. Go-Go’s, Half
The House, Bonanza, Odd & Even and more.
50/50 draw and door prizes. Everyone welcome.
June 23 - Bingo sponsored by Rochester Ag
Society, at Rochester Community Hall. Doors
open at 6:00, bingo starts at 7:00. Go-Go’s, Half
The House, Bonanza, Odd & Even and more.
50/50 draw and door prizes. Everyone welcome.
AA Meetings – Athabasca – Thursdays at 8
pm. United Church basement, open meetings
last Thursday of the month. Contact Grant 780675-5665. Women’s Willingness in Sobriety,
Mondays at 7 pm at The United Church.
AA Meetings - Boyle - Wednesdays at
8 p.m. in the Anglican Church. Call Augie at
780-689-2844.
AA Meetings - Calling Lake - Thursdays at
8 p.m. in the Community Complex.
AA Meetings - Lac La Biche - Thursdays at
7 pm at the Native Friendship Centre
Addiction Meetings - non 12 Step. SMART
Recovery on line. www.smartrecovery.org For
more information contact Stuart 780-675-3682
Al-Anon – Athabasca - Meetings Thursdays at
8 p.m., United Church, upstairs.
Al-Anon - Boyle - Wednesdays at 8 p.m., St.
Alphonsus Church, left rectory door. Call Lori
at 780-689-2844.
Al-Anon Meetings - Westlock - Tuesdays
1:30 p.m. & Friday 8 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Centre.
Alice B. Donahue Library and Archives - Board
Meetings 2nd Thursday each month (except
July & August) at 5 p.m. in the Archives.
Alice B Donahue Library & Archives
is offering Story Time every Friday at
10:30 a.m. for more information please call
780-675-2735.
All Saints Anglican Church offers Sunday
School Classes. Come as a family & join
us. Services at 10:30 a.m. Please join us for
lunch & fellowship after the service. Everyone
welcome. For more information call Delores
@ 780-675-2880
Amber Valley ”Music Jam” every 2nd Saturday
of the month, concession available from 5-9 and
50/50’s (except June, July, August and September).
Amber Valley Hall - Available for rent, upgraded
ticketed kitchen, lots of water, playground, ball
diamonds, and lots of parking. For reservations
call Lucia at 780-675-1820 or Marion 780-675-4395
Aspen Ridge Christian Fellowship Services
Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday School provided.
All are welcome. For more information call
780-675-2695.
Athabasca & Area FCSS - Family & Community
Support Services, serving the surrounding
communities of Athabasca, offering various
services such as counselling, Seniors Advocate,
meals on wheels, mentorship, family support,
babysitter safety course, parenting support,
family resource library etc, supported by County
of Athabasca, Town of Athabasca, Village of Boyle
& Summer Villages of Mewatha Beach, Sunset
Beach, volunteers welcomed call Athabasca
780-675-2623.
Athabasca Breast Cancer Support Group
meets second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. at
the Whispering Hills Primary School. For more
information, call Madena at 780-675-9232.
Athabasca Community Handbell Ringers
practices Saturdays 10:00 am at Athabasca
United Church, 4817 48 St, Athabasca. New
ringers welcome. For more information, call
Monica Rosborough at 780-675-7787 or email
monica_rosboro@hotmail.com.
Athabasca & District Music Festival next
meeting November 19, 2014 @ 1:00pm
Turnabout Avenue Place 5412-50 Ave. Call Ida
780-675-4524 email: admusicfa@gmail.com
Athabasca & District Seniors Society - Stop by
for a visit and coffee. Pancake Breakfast the last
Tuesday of every month from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Bingo
the first, third, and fifth MONDAY of each month,
7 p.m. Crib Social the second, fourth, and fifth
Thursday of each month. Contract Bridge &
Canasta every Tuesday, starts on September 13.
Athabasca Farmers’ Market at the Multiplex,
11 am - 3 pm. Tables of: Honey, Meats,
Chickens, Sausages, Eggs, Pies, Cakes,
Breads, Pickles, Kettle Korn, Cotton Candy,
Chocolates, Woodcrafts, Hats, Baby-Wear,
Cards, Jewellery, Soaps, Crafts & Much
More. Vendors Call 780-675-4398 Contact
us at: athabascafarmersmarket.com twitter:
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or email
athabascafm@gmail.com
Athabasca Fish & Game Assoc. meetings held
at 7 pm on the 2nd Wed. of the month from
September to May, inclusive, at the Prov. Bldg
lower boardroom. Call Dianna 780-698-2327
for additional information.
Athabasca Garden Club meets the 3rd Tuesday
of every month. Pot luck and meeting. Contact
Lynne at 780-675-5380.
Athabasca Heritage Society Meetings on the
2nd Monday of the month at 7 p.m., Location:
upstairs at the Train Station.
Athabasca Landing Toastmasters meet every
Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 at Turnabout
Avenue Place, 5412 - 50th Ave, Athabasca,
from September to June excluding holidays.
Contact info: Doug Kariel at 780-675-5099
Athabasca Lions Club Meeting 1st and 3rd
Thursday 7:30 p.m., at the Athabasca Senior
Center. Everyone welcome.
Athabasca Native Friendship Centre – Friday
Luncheon from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the
Friendship Centre. Stew, Soup, Bannock or
Bread, $5.00/person. Take-out available.
Call the Friendship Centre for more info at
780-675-3086.
Athabasca Native Friendship Centre is open
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri. The Riddle
Store is open from Mon-noon to 4:30 p.m. and
Tues-Fri 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Volunteers are
welcome. Please donate your gently used
clothing and small household items to the
store. Athabasca Native Friendship Centre
Weekly Soup & Bannock is starting once again
with Chili & a Bun. Fridays 11:30AM - 1:30PM.
Cost is $5.00. Menu will change weekly.
Takeout available. Call 780-675-3086.
Athabasca Poetry Support Group - meets every
2nd Wednesday, for more information call
780-675-1860.
Athabasca Pottery Club – September 17 –
AGM at 7 pm; September 24. Registration Night
at 7 pm; classes begin October 1 Wed. eve or
October 2 Thurs afternoon.
Athabasca Quilt Guild - meet the 1st Thursday
of each month in the Art Room at LTIS, Sept. June at 6:30 pm. New members welcome.
Athabasca Recreational Trails Association
(Athabasca Landing / Peace River Trails)
Meetings will be held the 3rd Thursday of each
month, and for questions, people should call
Leanne at (780)213-0125.
Athabasca Reformed Congregation 5310 – 47 Ave, (Old Pleasant Valley Lodge).
Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday
morning, all are welcome. Visit our website at:
http://arc.rcachurches.org
Athabasca River Runners Snowmobile Club –
meetings every 2nd Wednesday of the month
from October - April at 7:30 pm at the Club
House 1 mile west of Athabasca. Call Dave
@ 780-675-3229
Athabasca
Royal
Canadian
Legion
#103 - Open Wed. - Fri. 4pm - til close
and Saturdays 2 pm - til close. Friday &
Sat Beat the Deck 5:30pm. Saturday Meat
Draws start @ 4pm. Pubstumpers every
Friday night at Athabasca Legion Lounge at
7:00 p.m. Members’ General Meetings held on
4th Tuesday of each month. Become a
member today. Call 780-675-2173 or visit:
athabasca.infomall.ca/legion103
Athabasca United Church meets Sundays 10:30
a.m. at 4817 48 Street (across from the Senior’s
Centre). Call (780)675-2341, or email secretary.
auc@telus.net. Check out our “Athabasca United
Church” Facebook page! We’re still open, sorry
for the construction mess.
Athabasca Weightlifting Club – Practices
at the Multiplex; Monday & Thursday at
6:30 p.m. & 10 a.m. Saturday. Call Michael
at 780-675-7155 for more information or visit
www.athabascaweightlifting.webs.com
ATRA - Alberta Trail Riding Association invites
you to come out to our meetings (Sept-Apr) on
the 3rd Thursday at 7 at Kirk United Church,
13535-122 Ave., Edmonton. Visitors welcome!
Enjoy local trail rides, mountain trips, clinics,
guest speakers and great fellowship. Visit our
web-site www.atra.ca to see our newsletter for
more information.
Bethel Community Church Boyle - 10:30 AM
Sunday mornings. Phone for details on free art
classes, free online computer learning courses,
Bible Studies, prayer ministry. Pastor Richard
Given. 780-689-5552. On Market Road, ½ Km N
of Boyle Co-op Seed Cleaning Plant on Hwy 63.
Boyle Betterment Community – Meeting every
first Thursday of the month 6:30 p.m. at Village
Office Council Chambers.
Boyle Curling Club - Calling all new curlers,
experienced curlers and families! Come join us
on Tuesday nights for a free curling night for the
remainder of the season. A great opportunity to
try curling, brush up on your current skills,
meet new people and have fun! Please be at
the rink for 6:45 pm so we can set up teams, all
ages and skill levels welcome!
Boyle Farmer’s Market regular season begins May
15 from 1-4 pm at the Boyle Community Centre.
Boyle Gathering Stitches Quilt Group - meets
10 a.m. every Tuesday at St. Paul’s Anglican
Church basement. All stitchers welcome. For
more info call 780-689-2439 or 780-689-3550
Boyle Public Library - Open to the public:
Meetings take place every third Monday (Oct
– Apr) Thursday (May – Sept) of each month
at 6:30pm in the library. Meetings, except at
budget time and annual general meetings are
seldom longer than 1 1/2 hours. No meetings
in July. Summer Reading Program “GO” starts
July 2 and ends August 24, 2013. All Ages are
welcome, come for reading, crafts & more.
Have fun and collect prizes.
Boyle Rural Crime Watch Meeting @ the Boyle
Legion 7 p.m., takes place on the 2nd Monday
of every Month. Everyone welcome!! Please
call Todd 780-675-5414 for more information.
Boyle School Parents Association Advisory
monthly meetings. Second Monday 7 p.m.
Boyle School Library. All parents welcome.
Boyle Seventh Day Adventist Church Services
every week, 10 a.m. phone 780-689-2146 or
780-675-3059.
Boyle Senior’s Bingo - First Tuesday of each
month at Boyle Drop In Centre starting at 7 p.m.
Boyle Seniors Drop-In-Centre Crib every
Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome.
Boyle Twilight Twirlers Square Dancing Sundays, 2:30 - 5 pm at the Boyle Senior’s
Drop-In Centre. Everyone Welcome!
Christ Church - Wandering River - 2 pm each
Sunday.
Communities In Bloom - Call Ida at
780-675-4524 for meeting information.
Diabetes & Nutrition Clinics. Call Athabasca
Community Health Services at 780-675-2231.
Ellscott Community Association meets every
3rd Wednesday of the Month. For hall rentals
call Lawrence 780-689-1131
Exercise Classes are being held at the
Athabasca Senior’s Drop-in Centre on Mondays
& Wednesdays from 10:45 – 11:30 am. $2.00
per person per session. Everybody welcome.
Fellowship Baptist Church Services
Sunday 5 pm pre-service Fellowship and
Share Service to follow, located in the
meeting room upstairs Athabasca Multiplex.
For more info call 780-675-3258 or
780-213-2545 everyone welcome.
Forfar Community Hall, rental available, $150.
Please call Carol at 780-675-4307 or Shauna at
780-675-3963 for more information.
Gateway Community Church Boyle Sunday
service at 10:30 am. Located at the crossroads
of Highway 663 and 831. All are welcome to the
Ministry of Restoration with Pastor Grace Hope
Kuleskey. GCC is also available for community
needs. Call 780-689-3933.
Golden Memories Choir - Every Thursday,
beginning September 19 at Anglican Church
Basement. Senior Homes yearly concert member
of N Alberta Senior Choirs. 55+ welcome.
Grassland Ag Society “ Wellness Wednesday“
Started Oct.15. Come & walk a mile or two.
Play cards, games like scrabble, dominos,
extra. Also trying to get floor curling going after
Christmas. Free coffee & cookies! For more info
call Wanda 780-525-3958
Grassland Hall For Rent Well stocked kitchen,
playground, ball diamond, sectioned. For info
& bookings call Diana 780-525-2530 or Stella
780-252-2228
Grosmont Community Hall – Available for
rent, ball diamond, BBQ, lots of parking,
newly renovated kitchen. Call Albert Katona
780-675-9170
Ladies Sewing and Tea. Tuesdays from 1:00PM
– 3:00 PM located at the Athabasca Native
Friendship Centre. All ladies welcome! For more
information please contact 780-675-3086
Language Instruction for Newcomers to
Canada (LINC) - classes available for permanent
residents. Free face-to-face and online classes
available. Athabasca class runs every Tuesday.
To register, contact NorQuest College at
780-644-6700 or LINC@norquest.ca
Line Dancing Senior Line Dancing for
intermediates at Turnabout Avenue Place,
Mondays at 10:30 AM, $3.00 per person, 541250th Ave. Contact Judy 780-675-2989 for
more information. Beginners Line Dancing, at
Turnabout Avenue Place, Tuesdays at 1-2 PM,
$3.00 per person, 5412-50th Ave. Contact Ida
780-675-4524 for more information.
Living Water Anglican Fellowship, part of
the Anglican Network in Canada – Service
time Sundays at 10 a.m., Turnabout Ave. Place,
5412 – 50th Ave., Athabasca Contact info: Pastor
Lyle Lewis 780-675-2734 or Reg Netterville
780-675-5121.
The Magnificent River Rats Festival Event on
June 30 & July 1, 2015 Check our website for
information & updates on the upcoming festival
www.riverratsfestival.com
The Magnificent River Rats Festival Society
meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month
at 6:30 p.m. at Turnabout Avenue Place,
5412 50 Ave., Athabasca. Check our website
for information and updates on the upcoming
Festival. www.riverratsfestival.com
Meanook Hall open for rental up to 100 people,
780-675-3971 for info.
Missionary Church (east hill) Sunday morning
service at 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided.
Kingdom kids for ages 2-12 during service.
Visit our website at: www.athabascamc.com
N.A. (Narcotics Anonymous) meetings Tues. at
8 pm in the Colinton Church, for more info call
780-675-9861.
New Pine Creek Hall available for rent - call
780-675-2572. Also, History Book available for
sale - call 780-675-2572, 780-675-2864, or
780-675-2859.
Northern Lakes College’s Native Cultural Arts
Museum is pleased to announce that we are now
accepting reservations for educational field trips
designed for grades K-8. For more information
or to reserve a group visitation, please call
the Museum at 780-751-3306 or e-mail:
museum@northernlakescollege.ca
Northlight Baptist Church - Worship - Sundays,
10:30 am.; Prayer Meeting - Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Colinton Community Centre. Children’s program
and Bible teaching. For more information call
780-689-1905.
Perryvale Hall - FOR RENT. Phone
780-698-2530 or 780-698-2461 for more info.
Pleasant Valley Lodge Crib Tournament, the
first Friday of every month at 1:30 p.m.
Riverview Community Church 3510-48 Avenue,
Athabasca, Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.
Road To Hope meetings every third Wednesday
of the month, for more information call Madena at
780-675-9232 or Road To Hope at 780-327-9442.
Rochester Cemetery clean up on the afternoon
of the 4th Monday of May, June, July and August.
Rochester Senior’s Centre - Cards every
Monday at 1 pm sharp! Everyone is welcome.
Rochester The Father’s House Church. Join
us for our Sunday Celebration every Sunday in
Rochester School Gym at 10:30 a.m. Potluck
Lunch to follow the service and Sunday School
is provided.
Rochester Thrift Store – open every Saturday,
May through September from 12:30 – 4 pm.
Located in the Rochester Curling Rink.
Rochester United Church Services - No service
in February. Service from March to December,
first Sunday of each month, 11:30 a.m. with Lily
Glebe. All welcome.
Are you interested in joining the Roman
Catholic Church? We will be beginning a
period of inquiry leading into the Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) at the
end of September. If you are interested please
contact Father Hong Zamora at 780-675-2411.
Scrapbooking Drop-in. Wednesdays from
1:00PM – 3:00 PM at the Athabasca Native
Friendship Centre. Everyone Welcome! Please
bring own supplies. For more information
please call 780-675-3086
Shiloh Tabernacle - Come and Join us. Prayer
Service Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Youth night
Friday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday School and Sunday
Service 11 a.m.
“Sisters in Spirit” organizational meeting to
be held the first Tuesday of each month. The
meetings will take place at 4919-53rd St, the
Athabasca Native Friendship Centre at 7 p.m. All
families are welcome to participate.
South Athabasca Hall - Accommodates up to
80 people, BBQ & fully equipped kitchen. For
rentals call Evelyn at 780-675-2170. Sponsored
by South Athabasca Entertainment Society.
St. Andrews/Zion Anglican Lutheran Church
Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School
11:30 a.m. with the exception of fifth Sundays
St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church Hall Hall Rentals
available $100.00/day - Kitchen facilities available
for additional fee. Call Jackie at 780-675-1234.
St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church,
Athabasca, 4907-53rd St., Mass times:
Saturday - 5 pm; Sunday 11 am;
Priest: Fr. Hong Nguyen.
St. Paul’s Anglican - Boyle - service at
10:30 a.m. every Sunday For more information
please contact Minister Lesley Wheeler Dame at
780-689-3014 or 780-689-4717.
St. Thomas’s Anglican Church, Perryvale, All
Sunday Services at 9 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints – meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at
4510 28th St. Athabasca. Phone 780-698-2360
or 780-675-1867. Visitors Welcome.
Toastmasters - meet every Wednesday from
7:30 to 9:30 at Turnabout Avenue Place, 5412
- 50th Ave, Athabasca, from September to June
excluding holidays. Contact info: Doug Kariel at
780-675-5099
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every
Tuesday in basement of the Gospel Chapel.
Boyle. Weigh-in at 9:30 – 10 a.m. Everyone
welcome. Call Shirley 780-675-4629
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Athabasca
Chapter – meets Thursdays at the Athabasca
United Church. Weigh-in 10:30 a.m., meeting
11:15 a.m. Phone Bernadette 780-675-2805
or Debra 780-675-5879 for more information.
Everyone welcome.
Ukrainian Catholic Church Services
Regular services on: Sunday, November
23-11:30am; Sunday, December 14-8:30am;
Sunday, December 28-11:30am; Tuesday,
January 6-10:00am (Blessing of the Water);
Sunday, January 11-8:30am; Sunday, January
25-11:30am; Sunday, February 8-8:30am
(Candle Blessing); Sunday, February
22-11:30am; Sunday, March 8-8:30am; and
Sunday, March 22-11:30am.
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Sts. Peter
& Paul – Athabasca (Schedule of Services)
September 27, Saturday 10:00am Divine
Liturgy “Elevation of Holy Cross” - Athabasca;
October 12, Sunday 10:00am Divine Liturgy
“Thanksgiving” - Athabasca; November 16,
Sunday 10:00am Divine Liturgy - Athabasca;
November 23, Sunday 10:00am Divine Liturgy
– Athabasca; December 21, Sunday 10:00am
Divine Liturgy - Athabasca
Wesleyan Church of Canada - near\ Newbrook.
Church service begins at 10:30 a.m. every
Sunday morning, please call 780-576-2274 for
more info.
Westlock Community Art Gallery The gallery/
studio is located in the Westlock Rotary Spirit
Centre on the second floor and an elevator is
available. Hours open are from 12 - 4 pm Fridays.
Whispering Hills Country Music Association:
Jam Session held first Sunday of the month at
1 p.m. Come out for some music & fun at the
Athabasca Senior’s Centre. For more info call
Virginia at 780-675-4699.
Whispering Hills Day Care is a non-profit,
licensed daycare that offers an accredited daycare
program and an after school care program in
Athabasca. Our staff are certified and trained in
childcare and first aid. Parents interested in our
programs should contact our Director, Kristy
Sliwkanich 780-675-7946 for further information
on any of our programs or visit our website:http://
whisperinghillsdaycare.com
Whispering Hills Primary School Fundraising
Committee We now meet the second Tuesday of
the month at 5:45 pm – babysitting is provided.
Words Work Literacy Society Board Meetings
- Second Tuesday of each month starting at
6:30 p.m., from September to June. lower level
of Town Office Building. Call 780-675-5650.