CREEK CROSSING

Annual Poker Rally! The Northland Sno-Goers will

hold their Poker Rally on Febru-

ary 9th. Registration is at the

Fox Creek Community Hall. For

more information on this rally

contact Rod North at 780-622-

9373 or Terry Bellwood at 780-

622-7809.

In This Issue

News From The Town

Office (2—6)

Employment (6—7)

Community Resource

Centre: News & Events

(8—14)

Advertising Opportuni-

ties (15)

Happy Valentines Day!

Valentines day is approaching quickly and we asked you to share the love!

Here’s what we found people love about Fox Creek:

The people, the small town atmosphere, surround-

ing lakes, trees and wildlife, the school, the activi-

ties for the kids, the top notch fire department, the

sunsets, the sunrises—Brandi Bedson

A 10 minute walk anywhere, always know what the

kids are into and sense of community! - Melissa

Scobey

The fact that everybody in this community works

together to make this town the best it can be!! -

Daniel Cuzzetto

The Town of Fox Creek Newsletter February 2013

“a playground of opportunity”

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News From the Town Office

Notice to Dog Owners The 2013 tags are in and our policy has changed! We now have a one-time

license as opposed to annual renewal. For renewal of a 2012 license the fee

will be $20.00. For first-time license registrations, there will be a one-time li-

censing fee of $50.00 (or $40.00 if spayed/neutered).

There is also the addition of the following for Pound Fees (24 Month Cycle):

Fourth (4) and subsequent impoundment $ 250.00

Tree Removal The trees behind the arena (10 acre site) will be cut down and decked by mid

February in preparation for site servicing of a proposed Recreation Facility.

Grubbing roots and stripping top soil may be done this winter as well.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Town Administration

Office at 780-622-3896.

Town Meetings

Monday, February 4th

Council Meeting—6:30pm

Tuesday, February 19th

Council Meeting—6:30pm

Wednesday, February 27th

Committee of the Whole Meet-

ing—4:00pm

Office Closures

Please be advised that the Town

Administration Office will be closed

on the following days:

Monday, February 18th

Family Day

Be sure to get your best friend a tag

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Mission, Vision and

Values

“We are a Playground of

Opportunity, enhancing the

quality of life by improving

economic and social well

being for all genera-

tions...the future is now”

“Fox Creek will be a pre-

ferred community with stabil-

ity, prosperity and family

values.”

“We value family, growth,

environment stability and

teamwork.”

Council Highlights

January 21st Council Meeting Council gave first reading to the Utility Rate Bylaw Amendment 722-2013.

Motion # 038-13: Council directed Administration to enter into an agreement

with Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development to purchase

the land in application number PLS 120315 in its entirety (116 acres for indus-

trial development), and to request that the Town be allowed to remove the trees

prior to purchase.

Motion # 070-13: That Council direct Administration to proceed with tree re-

moval from Millar Western at no cost to the Town of Fox Creek for Plan Area A,

C, D, F & G subject to written approval from SRD.”

The 2013 Operating Budget for the Town of Fox Creek is $7,347,703.00 (a

14.8% increase) and Capital in excess of $2.1 million.

MLA Everett McDonald provided an update on Government initiatives including

the Provincial Budget, ambulance service quality in Northern Alberta, the new

hospital being built in Grande Prairie, the progress of the Highway 43 twinning,

and their plans to invest in people through new hospital and education facili-

ties.

News and Notices

Snow Removal Policy After a snowfall of greater than 10 centimeters plowing, and sanding as required,

will be performed on the remaining Priority “A” items.

Within approximately 24 hours after a snowfall of greater than 10 centimeters all

Priority “B” items will be addressed, provided Priority “A” items have been ad-

dressed.

Within approximately 48 hours after a snowfall of 10 centimeters all Priority “C”

items will be addressed, provided Priority “A” and “B” items have been addressed.

Within approximately 72 hours, Priority “D” items will be addressed, provided Pri-

ority “A”, ”B” and “C” items have been addressed.

Waste Management Bylaw All garbage must be in a can or receptacle. Any waste that is not properly placed

by the curb in a container will not be picked up.

A garbage can when full must weigh no more than 18kgs /40lbs. When garbage is

found on a property, regardless of who may have deposited the waste on the

property, the owner or occupant of the premises shall be responsible for the

proper removal and disposal of the said waste.

a friendly reminder...

The Town of Fox Creek would like

to remind you to please clear your

sidewalks for pedestrians.

During this snowy winter season

our team is working hard to keep

the roads clear. Please remember

to keep your vehicles off the roads.

This will allow us to do our job

easier and quicker.

Snow removal map

4.

Additional Water Supply

Water Supply Well 3-80

In order to ensure that the Town of Fox Creek has a sustainable water supply, Coun-

cil has determined that the Town will obtain additional water from a different aquifer

than what is currently being used. This new aquifer has a higher fluoride content

than what is normally found in our water.

This new water source will be blended with our existing water sources and will result

in our water supply having a fluoride content which is about one—half the maximum

allowable content (MAC) allowed under the Canadian Water Quality Guidelines. The

MAC is 3 parts per million, while our content should be about 1.5 parts per million or

less.

Furthermore controls will be installed such that the newest well will be automatically

shut down as soon as one of our currently existing wells shuts down. In this way we

can ensure a sustainable water supply while still maintaining an acceptable quality.

If you have any questions, please contact Ivan Perich, Acting Director of Operations

at 780.622.3896.

Water Conservation Program

Our Water Conservation Rebate Program will continue in 2013!

You may be eligible to receive up to a $100.00 rebate when replacing an old water

guzzling toilet or shower head with water conserving bathroom fixtures. Some re-

strictions do apply.

For more information stop by the Town Administration Office to pick up a brochure

and an application form (or call 780.622.3896).

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Employment Opportunity

Town of Fox Creek Casual Position—Office Worker

The Town of Fox Creek is presently accepting applications for the position of a casual

Office Worker. The successful candidate will possess the following:

- High School Diploma

- Strong computer skills in Microsoft and Excel spreadsheets

- The ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner

- High degree of interpersonal and communication skills

- Must maintain strict confidentiality

- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently

This position is casual in nature and therefore, there are no benefits attached. The posi-

tion will provide staff coverage for the Town of Fox Creek Administration Office, Commu-

nity Resource Centre, Employment Centre and the Fox Creek Medical Clinic.

Town of Fox Creek

Ken Gwozdz

P.O. Box 149

Fox Creek, AB

T0H 1P0

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants

for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be con-

tacted.

Stay tuned for more great

employment opportunities

coming up with the Town of

Fox Creek!

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The Employment Centre Fox Creek Employment Centre is your service liaison for all things job related. We

are here to help you with Career Planning, Resume building as well as your search

for the best employment fit. Come in and check out our job board.

Open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

For more information call: 780.622.4486

The Fox Creek Employment Centre is getting social! Check out their page

on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FoxCreekEmploymentCentre

New to Town?

Welcome to Fox Creek!

Let us help you get settled in! Visit the

Town Administration Office at 102 Kaybob

Drive and pick up a Welcome Package.

Our Welcome Package contains a list of

essential services available to you, along

with information on the Town and things to

do here.

You can also find an electronic version of

our Welcome Package on our website at:

foxcreek.ca/just-moved

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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

The Town of Fox Creek has an entire list of great new opportunities for

advertising!

Discounts will be given depending on the amount of items chosen:

3 Items—10% discount

4 Items—15% discount

5+ Items—20% discount

Website Business Directory

Banners—Kaybob Drive and Highway Avenue

Flower Baskets

Arena Signage—Wall Signs

Arena Signage—Ice Logo

Display Case Outside of Arena

Bench for Downtown Square or Storm Retention Pond—with plaque

Tree for Storm Retention Pond—with plaque

Contact the Town office at 780.622.3896 for more information, or to initiate your

advertising with the Town of Fox Creek.

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Now available!

The Town of Fox Creek has

brought in a whole bunch of fun

new Fox Creek logoed items

available to purchase at the

Town Administration Office.

Contact Us

Town of Fox Creek

102 Kaybob Drive

Fox Creek, AB

T0H 1P0

(780) 622-3896

executivesecretary@

foxcreek.ca

Visit us on the web at

www.foxcreek.ca

Hours of Operation

Transfer Site:

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 11:00am—4:00pm

Tuesday & Thursday 12:00pm—4:00pm

Sunday, Monday & Stat Holidays CLOSED

Municipal Landfill:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 11:00am—4:00pm

Tuesday & Thursday 12:00pm—4:00pm

Sunday and Holidays CLOSED

Town Administration Office:

Monday to Thursday 8:00am—4:30pm

Friday 8:00am—1:00pm

Saturdays & Sundays CLOSED

If you are a non-profit group and

would like to see your ad in an

issue of the Creek Crossing, feel

free to send it along to:

executivesecretary@foxcreek.ca

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