Elkford Snowmobile Association and The Betties Powersports

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March 2015
Volume 9 Issue 2
Elkford Snowmobile Association and The Betties
Powersports Network
Third Annual Newbie/Ladies Ride
On February 14th, 2015, despite the low snow pack, we co-hosted our 3rd annual
Newbie/Ladies Ride, as well as the Elkford Snowmobile Association hosted Valentine's
fund raising dance. We had a great turnout from out of town, and from local riders, having
over 65 in total with almost half of those riders being female!!
Thank you to the ladies who volunteered their time at the dance to run the bar; Jeff McRae, DJ from Fernie, for
giving us a great deal and service; Overwaitea Foods for giving us a great deal on food; and Kapps Pizza House for an
amazing dinner.
We would like to take this time to thank the businesses that donated funds or products to help make these two
events a great success. Our Gold sponsor this year was Big Digger Rebuilds, Silver sponsor was Site Direct, and Bronze
sponsor was Kootenay Market for donating all of the items and food for the mid-day lunch. We would also like to thank all
our local businesses and others for their donations of prizes, including but not limited to the following: The District of
Elkford, Western Financial, Bearspaw Contracting, Lordco, Napa Auto Parts, Boston Pizza, The Calgary Snowmobile
Club, Thunderstruck Films, Ghost Rider Motorsports, The Betties Powersports Network, The Elkford Snowmobile
Association, Granger Welding, Summit Creek Cabins, Top Gun Motorsports, Causeway Bay Restaurant, and The
Hamptons Inn and Suites Red Deer.
Once again we had a great time and we thank all who participated. We are raising these funds to put a warm-up/
emergency shelter at the top of Koko Claims/Crossing Creek Trail. This shelter will be accessible by all powersports
enthusiasts year round.
Rhonda Down
President, Elkford Snowmobile Association
“There is nothing certain in life
except for death and taxes.”
AGNES CREEK TRADING
And fortunately you have me to help you with the
latter. Yes, it is Tax Time again and this is your
reminder.
I attended the CCH tax seminar as I do every
year to get updates on tax changes.
Do you know that CRA is phasing out writing
cheques? You need to set up Direct Deposit to be
ready for CRA to put your tax funds (and any other
moneys coming from the Federal Government) right
into your bank account.
CRA continues doing more processing reviews
of our tax returns in their effort to squeeze a few
more dollars from us all. Don’t just pay any amount
they say you owe before you look into it, as it is
often a matter of providing information to back-up
your claim. I have been told that this year CRA is
targeting business-in-home expenses. Make sure
you have all your receipts.
Reminders: There are new rules for paying and
collecting CPP.
An important item in the Elk Valley, where we
have to travel for a good portion of our medical care
is to claim expenses. Depending on the situation,
you can claim travel, meals and accommodation.
You have benefits for your children for their
attendance in art and/or physical activity programs.
When you bring me your tax information, please
remember to bring the assessment or reassessment that the government sent after filing
your 2014 taxes.
Reno Decks Flooring
Handyman Projects
Call Jack. Cell: 425-5327
865-7221
T.O.P.S.
(Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) #5097 Elkford Chapter
Meet regularly every Tuesday at the
Elk Valley Congregational Church Basement
Confidential weigh in: 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Meetings: 4:30 p.m. ‘til 5:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome and we strive to educate each
other pertaining to nutrition and food values.
For further information call Renie @ 865-2029
or Lila @ 865-7190
I am looking forward to seeing all my prior
clients again. Thank you for your business.
Referrals are welcome and so are new clients.
Send us your photos!
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submissions of events, announcements, classifieds, ideas and
opinions to [email protected] or bring your legible copy to
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author.
We wish to thank those who distribute the Elkford Focus:
Chauncey Ridge Food Mart
Elkford Conference Centre
Elkford Mini-Mart/Fas Gas
Race Trac Gas
Elkford Motor Inn & Restaurant
Kapps Pizza House
Kootenay Market
District of Elkford
BC Elkford Liquor Store
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Elk Valley Congregational Church
elkvalleycongregational.org
We have just celebrated Valentine’s Day, the day when candy hearts, delicious chocolates and beautiful cards are
exchanged between family members and lovers. Exchanging these gifts is a way of saying to someone you care about
that they are important to you.
When I decided to do this article on love I went to the best love story I have ever read. This story is found in the Holy
Bible. You may be saying, how can that be? There are people fighting against their enemies, there are countries being
taken over by other countries, no love being shown in those chapters.
However, the overall story in the Bible is a story of love. In the beginning, God made the earth and made man and
woman. They were to look after the earth and have children. They did that but because they had been given free will and
could make decisions, they managed to allow their own thoughts to reign instead of going to God, their creator for
direction.
Because they did their own thing, they soon had made a mess of the universe they had been given charge over.
However, God the Father continued to love them and direct them when they came to Him.
Years after the creation, God sent His only Son to earth. Jesus was born to the virgin Mary, was raised by Joseph
and Mary and spent the first part of His life like all young boys back in Biblical times. At the age of 33, Jesus began to
minister to the people in his area. He encouraged them to recognize their wrongdoing, instead of always blaming other
people or situations on their problems. He shared with them that obedience to God the Father would make their lives
much different than the paths they were on. However, few people believed Him. Those in authority saw Him as a
troublemaker and someone who was their enemy. They killed Him by crucifixion. He was put in a borrowed tomb. Three
days later the tomb was empty, Christ was resurrected. Jesus spent a number of days teaching the people who came to
him. At that point in history people began to understand that this man was the Christ, the Son of God. This was the Good
News, Jesus the Son of God, loved us so much that He gave up His life for us.
That is love, the kind of love we are to pass on to those around us. Let us lay aside our selfishness and begin to
reach out to those who are struggling. Show them the love of Christ. You will be blessed.
Blessings
Pastor Kay
Faithbook: Jesus has sent you
a friend request
Join us at Immanuel Lutheran Church
2700 Balmer Drive
across from
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Sunday service at 4:00 pm
Need to talk to a Pastor?
Call toll free 1-866-426-7564
check out our website at www.eklutheran.ca
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Q & A – Elkford’s New Year’s Baby
You may or may not eagerly await each January to learn of who the newest Elkfordian will be, but when it is
announced, it is always an exciting time for both the baby and family! Did you know that a presentation and gifts were
not always given to Elkford’s first baby of the year? Recently I had the opportunity to chat with the current organizer,
Becky Andrusiak, to learn more about this tradition.
Q. What year did you decide to take on the New Year’s Baby as it is presented now?
A. When I moved back to Elkford in 2005 after being away for a few years, I inquired with the District of Elkford about
who organizes the New Year’s Baby. They didn’t have anyone coordinating it at the time, so I submitted a proposal to
take on the venture the way it used to be done in Elkford. The first baby who received it was born the following
January (2006).
Q. Who used to organize the New Year’s baby gifts/
presentation?
A. I’m not sure who has always done it, but the year I was
born (1982) it was organized through the Elkford Ladies
Auxiliary at the Diagnostic Centre
Q. Why did you decide to take this project on?
A. When I was born, I was Elkford’s New Year’s Baby! My
own baby book is filled with pages listing donations I
received and newspaper articles celebrating me as
Elkford’s newest community member. I have always loved
to look at them while growing up, and wanted to see the
same tradition brought back to Elkford.
Q. What is involved with doing this project?
A. Every fall, the District of Elkford provides me with a
business license list with the addresses/names to send
out a letter to request donations. Once all my letters are
printed, signed and addressed I take them back to the
District and they mail them for me. I am then contacted by
interested businesses to arrange pick up of the
donations, I put them all together (usually in a basket),
and arrange for a drop off and photo with the baby and
their family after the baby is born. I also ensure that each
donator is properly thanked with a thank you letter, and
their business name printed in the District of Elkford
newsletter and the Elkford Focus.
All donations are welcome! This year, donations ranged from cash-–which is deposited into the Credit Union in the
form of a Community Bond in the baby’s name-–to gift certificates, hair care for mom, and miscellaneous baby
supplies. Donations can be accepted throughout the year-–they can either be given to me (Becky) or at the District
Office.
Q. How would you like to see this project continue into the future?
A. I would love to see this presentation continue. I like this project because it brings our community together to
celebrate our newest community member! I would love to continue donating my time and efforts towards this with the
community’s continued support.
Elkford’s New Year’s Baby Stats
(since 2006)
Number of boys – 7
Number of girls – 3
Earliest baby born (date) – January 3
Latest baby born (date) – January 26
Number of babys who share their birthday with Becky? – Zero!!
Q. Any memorable experiences you would like to share from past year’s?
A. The baby boy born in 2012 was one of my favourite presentations. The family had an older son and he was SO
excited to see everything that he unwrapped it all and insisted his dad put every stitch of clothing on his new baby
brother! Baby brother was NOT as happy about that, but it was awesome to see the family’s delight in all of the
unexpected gifts.
Article by Dallys Kmiecik Photos submitted by Becky Andrusiak
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#279 Elk Valley Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron …what are we up to?
Thank you to everyone who attended our Pancake Breakfast at the Winter in The Wild event on February 14th; an
event in which the squadron has never participated but one we would love to repeat. Cadets and parents worked
hard together as a team to prepare and provide breakfast to all those who attended. Each and every one of the
Cadets demonstrated a fantastic work ethic, leadership and/or teamwork skills and exemplary manners. A few
photos of the morning...
Breakfast was followed by our Winter In The Wild
Snow Survival Skills Demonstration
(minus the snow)
Thank you to everyone who continues to
support this invaluable program.
In preparation for the upcoming regional Effective Speaking
Competition, 8 Cadets recently stood behind the podium to
speak to selected topics. Public speaking can be daunting to
say the least so kudos to everyone who had the courage to
stand before their peers and general audience.
You should all be proud.
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Congratulations Fairhurst, O’Sullivan
and Gold! Everyone wishes you well at
the competition.
50 Plus Club
LAHUE’S BOOKKEEPING & TAX
SERVICES LTD
The 50 Plus Club is up and running again. The members
meet every Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the
Steelworkers Union Hall. This year we have opened the
membership to include those under 50 years of age who
are interested in joining us for an afternoon of socializing.
Some of us enjoy playing darts or shuffleboard as well as
card games or crafting. We always enjoy the company of
our fellow members over a cup of coffee or tea. Our
yearly membership fee remains at $10.00 per year and
are due now.
The members had their Annual General Meeting on
Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at which time the new
executive was elected.
Personal Income Tax Returns including, but not
limited to:
-Investments
-Family Tax Credit
-Search & Rescue Volunteer Amount
-RRSP’s
-Audit Assistance
-Instant Refund *some conditions apply*
-Business Income Tax Returns
-RRSP Over Contribution Returns
-Tax Free Savings Account Over
Contribution Returns
-Bookkeeping Services
-And More....
The new executive is as follows:
President:
Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Gail Cartier
Sue Vandergrift
Joan Ogloff
Gail Cartier
The meeting was well attended and we welcomed
some new members at that time as well.
Our regular business meeting followed the Annual
General Meeting. After the meetings were adjourned, the
members enjoyed a lunch of hot dogs and chili. Those
that attended had a good time and enjoyed their lunch.
We are looking forward to an exciting year and hope to
plan a few excursions out of town. The executive will be
investigating places of interest and will present them to
the membership.
Although we are just starting up again, we have
scheduled a bingo as well as our annual spaghetti dinner.
These events are always well attended and enjoyed by
our members.
As always, we welcome new members. Hope to see
you there.
70 - 101 Red Cedar Drive (Sparwood Mall)
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Walk ins, Drop offs and Appointments
250-425-2822
Proudly providing service all year
to the Elk Valley for 7 years!
10% Discount if ad is presented at time of service
The Elk Valley Miner.
Wednesday December 7, 1983.
I was paying off an election bet.
Despite the seatbelt, the mayor received a dumping
at the end of the ride. The bet was: if thirty percent of the
eligible voters voted, I would push the mayor the length of
Fording Drive. Thirty-seven percent voted.
Bob Spreadbury
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District of Elkford Leisure Services Department
Riley Murray
Macy Murray
Tacky Toques at the District Office
Taylor Lessor wearing a hat knitted by her Grandma
Jeanette, Jamie, and Mittens the cat
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Seth and Coraline Cherney
David Atwood and Coraline Cherney
Tacky
Toques
Winter
in the
Wild
2015
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Looking for
Volunteer
Tutors
Food Bank
Easter is Coming!!
If you love to read and enjoy working with children,
consider becoming a volunteer tutor with the One-to
-One literacy program at Rocky Mountain
Elementary School.
We are looking for both regular tutors and
alternates who come in when a regular tutor is sick
or absent. As a regular tutor, you will have a
commitment of 90 minutes a week, reading with
three children for approximately 25 minutes each.
You will follow the same three children each week
and will be able to see the progress they make as
they become more confident readers. The focus is
on encouraging children and helping them to enjoy
reading.
We are looking for tutors to start on the week of
April 7 and come in once a week for 8 weeks until
May 27. We are also looking for alternate tutors
right now-–if you have some experience, please
contact us for an informal training session to get
started.
We are planning to run a workshop on the
afternoon of Monday March 9th, hosted by Meghan
Morton, Literacy-Coordinator with CBAL. (It may be
possible to arrange another time if required).
If you are interested in signing up, or for more
information, please contact Christine at 250-8654358 or talk to Rosalie at the library.
The Elkford Food Bank would like to advise anyone
interested in receiving an Easter food hamper to call us at
250-865-4029 and leave a message. Deadline to apply is
March 23rd and hampers will be distributed on March 30th.
Happy Easter!!
If you need assistance from the Food Bank,
or you know somebody who does, please call:
(250) 865-4029
and leave a message. We will get back to you.
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Elkford Minor Ball: Snowball Tournament
Elkford Minor ball wants to send a big thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors who made our Snowball Tournament
such a big success!! Even without the “snow” all 9 teams had a lot of fun playing ball in February. We will for sure be back
next year.
I apologise if we have missed anyone. We had such tremendous support from many businesses and individuals, it
was truly overwhelming!
Thank you first of all to the District of Elkford for their support with our Winter in the Wild event. To name a few stand
out individuals from the District who went out of their way for us, thank you Daryl Hickman for helping set up the fields,
and Garity Stanley and Chantel Dawson for everything else that needed to be done. A great big shout out to the rest of
the staff involved. Elkford did an amazing job with this event.
And, in no particular order:
District of Elkford
Teck Coal
Kootenay Market
Joy Global
SMS Equipment
Mountain Mechanical
C&F Restaurant
Bearspaw Contracting
Lamplighter Pub
Giv’er Shirt Works
Jodi Trischuk (chili)
Jake McKellar
Fas Gas
Western Financial Group
East Kootenay Community Credit Union (Elkford)
Clarkson Contracting
Century Vallen
Chauncey Ridge Food Mart
jKat Kreations (Marie Hamilton)
Epicure Selections (Colette Owens)
Elkford Slow Pitch (always such generous donations to Minor Ball in our community)
Alan & Darlene McNaughton (Chief bottle washer and cook, all the way from Sask.)
Charlotte (thank you for singing the National Anthem, what an amazing voice)
Lori Borys (donation of the raffle basket and chili)
Stacy Borys (sponsors)
Renie Porter (all the little stuff that no one does and making chili)
Also last but not least BLAINE BORYS, who is a nonstop volunteer for our kids!!
Terry Vandale
Guess who turns 2 this month!!!
Second Year Anniversary!
Thank You Elkford!
March 2015 brings with it many reasons for celebration at
Pure Life Family Chiropractic. It was 2 years ago today I
started my practice in Elkford. And what an incredible 2
years!
I have grown from a one bedroom adjusting area, into
my new 4 room office space at the old Elkford Chamber of
Commerce on Front Street.
I have met so many amazing people and families! I
really feel together we are making a difference to raising
stronger, healthier families.
I have really enjoyed getting to know the community
over the last 2 years. This town is very tight! Strong
relationships, great family values and I love overhearing
the talk of community buzz in the waiting room.
I am very proud to announce that Pure Life Family
Chiropractic Elkford will be expanding its hours this
month. Newly renovated, new product lines and many
other exciting additions. All this, while providing incredibly
important and powerful chiropractic care.
Please feel free to pop in and say hi, check out the
new reno's and catch up.
My hope is for you to feel like family when you walk in
our doors. Wellness awaits!
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invite all current and potential members to our
Annual General Meeting
being held in
Mountain Meadows Golf Club
on Friday March 27th, 2015
at 3.00 pm
Please take this opportunity to attend, network and listen to informative presentations by David Wilks MP, Cora
Tschetters (Chamber Group Insurance) and Dr Erik Thoralkson (Pure Life Family Chiropractic). Utilize your vote and help
establish the 2015/2016 Board of Directors.
Tickets are $10 per person which includes Chinese Buffet prepared by C&F Restaurant.
Please confirm your attendance by contacting Karen Mills:
Tel: 250 425 5725
Email: [email protected].
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Calling all Kids/Teens…
Would you like to
learn how to
Knit or Crochet ?
Teen Book Club
6 pm to 7 pm
March 11
If there is enough interest,
the FREE classes will
start May 16th and will run for 4 weeks.
Reading Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
To register or for more information, please call
the Elkford Public Library at 250-865-2912.
Wills & Estates Seminar
On March 26th, Meghan Wallace, Barrister and Solicitor,
spoke to a group of twenty-five people about Wills and
Estates.
Meghan started by explaining the three main reasons
why people should have a will: the care of minor children
if their parents die, the disbursement of property, and to
reduce tax implications. She then went on to explain other
legal documents that may be necessary to clarify other
aspects of a person’s life, including Power of Attorney and
Personal Representation Agreements.
The rest of the session had a lively question and
answer period. Everyone who attended said that they
found the session very informative.
Thank you to all who attended, and to our mystery elf
who put away the chairs. Thank you to Meghan Wallace
who gave a wonderful presentation! Meghan can be
reached by email at [email protected]
or by phone 250-433-7026
The winner of the draw for a free will is Kevin
Atherton.
Story Time for 3 to 5
year olds
at the library
on Thursdays
January 22 to March 12
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
Please call to register if interested
(250) 865-2912
Upcoming Workshops
Building a Better Back
March 5, 6:30 pm—8:00 pm
Kids Who Grow Their own Food
April 15, 4:00 pm
If you are interested in registering for the
workshops, please call the Elkford Public Library at
250-865-2912
to put your name on an interest list.
Thank You.
To All Photo Contest Participants
Please pick up your photos
from the library.
We will be disposing of them
at the end of March.
Thank You.
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Elkford Community
Resource Numbers
If you would like the Kid’s Calendar
emailed to you or you have any
information you would like
included or updated in this
calendar please contact:
Jennifer Gernon
EEY Information Coordinator
[email protected]
250-865-4686
RMES 250-865-4625
Recreation Centre 250-865-4010
Aquatic Centre 250-865-4012
Public Library 250-865-2912
POLICE 911
AMBULANCE 911
BCNurseLine 1-866-215-4700
POISON CONTROL 911 or
1-800-461-9911
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Public Swim
12-2
2:30-5
Public Swim
12-2
2:30-5
Public Swim
12-2
2:30-5
Public Swim
12-2
2:30-5
Public Swim
12-2
2:30-5
Sun
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Tue
Swim Club
Gymnastics
$3 Swim 10:30-
$3 Swim 1-4
$3 Swim 10:30-
$3 Swim 1-4
$3 Swim 10:30-
St. Patrick's Day
RMES PAC
Meeting 6-8pm
3
10
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$3 Swim 10:30-12
Breastfeeding Mamas
Swim Club
Karate
Gymnastics
Swim Club
Gymnastics
EEY Meeting
6:30pm
$3 Swim 10:30-
Sponsors and Partners:
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts
RMES SPRING
BREAK
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Beavers, Cubs, Scouts
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Beavers, Cubs, Scouts
Karate
Mon
CCRR ~ Child Care Resource & Referral
Providing information, Referrals
and Support to
East Kootenay Families.
Phone: 1-800-661-2445
Snack Day Swim 1-
25
$3 Swim 10:30-12
Snack Day Swim 1-
$3 Swim 10:30-12
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$3 Swim 10:30-12
Swim Club
4
11
Parent /Tot Funtimes
Swim Club
Art with Jola
$3 Swim 10:30-
Parent /Tot Funtimes
Wed
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Fernie Counselling &
Consulting
Specializing in Child and Family
Care.
www.ferniecounselling.com
Contact: Cheryl Hulburd ~
[email protected]
Phone: 250-423-2608
Public Swim 6-
Crooked Crayon Swim 1-4
$3 Swim 10:30-12
Public Swim 6-
Crooked Crayon Swim 1-4
$3 Swim 10:30-12
Sparks, Brownies &
Swim Club
Public Swim 6-
5
12
EFLP
$3 Swim 10:30-12
Rubber Duck Swim
Sparks, Brownies &
Swim Club Karate
Public Swim 6-
EFLP
$3 Swim 10:30-12
Rubber Duck Swim
Thu
All programs, meetings, and events are subject to change. Please contact the individuals on the back for confirmation of times
Programs, Events and information For kids ages 0-12
M A RC H 2 0 1 5
KID’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Elkford Breastfeeding
Mamas!
Peer Support Group
March 10th
10:00-11:30 am
Elkford Public Library
Public Swim
2:30-5 & 6-8
Healthy Start Program
Public Swim
2:30-5 & 6-8
Healthy Start Program
Public Swim
2:30-5 & 6-8
Healthy Start Program
Public Swim
2:30-5 & 6-8
Healthy Start Program
Sat
TURN OVER FOR MORE
DETAILED INFORMATION
East Kootenay Friends of
Children
Assisting Families with Children
in Extraordinary Medical Need
www.friendsofchildren.ca
Phone: 1-866-564-2217
Public Swim 6-
Treat Day Swim 1-4
$3 Swim 10:30-12
Public Swim 6-8
Treat Day Swim 1-4
$3 Swim 10:30-12
Studio Art
Public Swim 6-8
Swim Club Karate
Wild and Fun Fridays
$3 Swim 10:30-12
RMES NI DAY
Public Swim 6-8
Swim Club
$3 Swim 10:30-12
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Elkford Leisure Service Department
Contact: Jody or Chantel ~
[email protected]
Phone: 250-865-4010
Visit www.elkford.ca or call for more
program information.
To register for programs, please stop by the Elkford
Community Conference Centre, Monday - Saturday
RMES PAC is a council open to all parents and/or guardians of stufrom 9:00am - 5:00pm. All programs are on a first
dents of Rocky Mountain Elementary School.
come first serve basis. They accept cash, debit, Visa
Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm at RMES
MasterCard and cheque. To avoid disappointment,
Contact: Jennifer Gernon, RMES PAC Chair ~ [email protected]
please register early. Low registrations one week
Phone: 250-865-4686
prior to the class start date could result in the class
being cancelled.
Parent/Tot Fun Times is a free drop-in program for
Elkford Aquatic Centre
children ages 0-6 and their parents/caregivers.
Contact: Judy James ~ [email protected]
Wednesdays at the Elkford Congregational Church
Phone: 250-865-4012
500 Alpine Way
Please check the Leisure Guide for dates and times for
9:30 - 10:30 Parent Support Group (childcare on site)
swimming lessons. Lessons are on a first come, first
10:45 - 11:15 Rhyme Time (sing songs and story time)
serve basis and payment is required at the time of
11:15 - 12 noon Playtime
registration. Visit the web site for the complete pubContact: Rebekah Paetzold ~ [email protected]
lic swim schedule ~ www.elkford.ca
Phone: 250-423-0479
Find us on FaceBook at Parent/Tot Funtimes
Elkford Playschool
750 Fording Drive
Elkford Family Literacy Program (EFLP)
Contact: Kim Bauer ~ [email protected]
is a free program, parents and children participate in separate
Phone: 250-433-1863 EWTF: 250-865-2031
programs, then come together for Parent and Child Together time.
Thursdays 9:15-11:15am at the Elkford Alliance Church
Sparks, Brownies, & Guides
1803 Alpine Drive
Meetings every Thursday:
Contact: Meghan Morton ~ [email protected]
Sparks (grades K & 1) 5:30-6:30pm
Phone: 250-946-6474
Brownies (grades 2 & 3) 5:30-6:30pm
Guides (grades 4, 5, 6) 5:30-7:00pm
Elkford Healthy Start is a free drop-in program for parents and
Contact:
children 0-5yrs. Everyone welcome and parent participation is reDallys Kmiecik ~ [email protected]
quired!
Phone: 250-865-2793
Saturdays at the Elkford Play School 10am-12pm
Christal Klassen ~ [email protected]
Contact: Jennifer Cherney, EEY Coordinator
Phone: 250-865-7789
[email protected]
Phone: 250-865-7156
Beavers, Cubs, & Scouts
Registration is ongoing. All programs are co-ed.
The Early Years Committee would like to welcome
Meetings every Monday:
Ravneet Gill to the team as our new Early Years CoorBeavers (ages 5-7) 4:30-5:30pm
dinator and THANK Jennifer Cherney for her years of
Cubs (ages 8-10) 6:00-7:30pm
commitment and extraordinary dedication to enhancing
Scouts (ages 11-14) 6:00-7:30pm
the first 6 years of our Elkford kids lives.
Contact: Kris Wilde ~ [email protected]
Elkford Early Years Committee is an assembly of individuals and interested groups working together to address
the importance of the first 6 years of a child’s life.
Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30pm at RMES
Contact: Ravneet Gill, EEY Coordinator ~
[email protected] or FB Elkford Early Years Committee
Phone: 250-865-2222
Check it out now!
EKkids.ca is a website that was created as a resource for
parents and children in the East Kootenays. The links
take you to our community pages where you’ll find
information about the Early Years Teams for each community, along with resources, ways to get involved, and
a community calendar which tells you what is going on
in that community on a given day.
Elkford Medical Clinic 250-865-2215
Elkford Health Care Centre 250-865-2247
Public Health Nurse Elkford 1-800-644-6144 or
Spar. 1-250-425-2064
BCNurseLine 24hrs 1-866-215-4700
Mental Health 1-800-661-0329 or
1-250-425-4564
Addiction Services 1-800-644-6144 or
1-250-423-4423
Ministry of Human Resources
1-866-866-0800
Ministry for Children & Family Development 1-800667-5623
BCAA Car Seat Information 1-877-247-5551
CCRR 1-800-661-2445
East Kootenay Crisis Line 1-800-667-8407
East Kootenay Friends of Children
1-866-564-2217
Elk Valley Safe Homes 1-800-200-3003
Elk Valley Victim Assistance1-250-425-0499 or
1-250-423-7500
Elkford Women’s Task Force 250-865-2031
Infant Development Program
1-877-999-2543
Elk Valley Preschool Speech-Language Program
250-430-7026
Family Support Institute 1-800-441-5403
Fernie Counselling 250-423-2608
Kids Count Too 250-423-6800
Sexual Abuse Intervention 250-423-5311
CB Family Resource Society 250-430-1136
Women’s Resource Centre1-250-423-4687
RESOURCE NUMBERS:
Coming Events
Glass Workshops During Spring Break, Elkford
Etching: (Ages 11-15)
Tues March 17: 10-12:30, $30pp
Fusing Windchimes: (Ages 14 - 17)
Tues March 24 AND Thurs March 26: 10-noon, $65pp
Fusing (Adult) April 15: 6-8pm, May 10: 1-3pm $40+GST
Etching (Adult) March 18, April 14: 6-8pm $30+GST
Elkford Community Buy Sell Trade or Free
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/467939579943316/
Curbside Recycling is now available in Elkford
For more info call Dustin or Nicholle at 865-4341
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.elkfordrecycles.com
Contact Katherine Russell
250-665-8005
katherinerussellglass.blogspot.ca
Full time bookkeeping position available in Elkford
Experience & Abilities
2-3 years of general bookkeeping experience
Strong understanding of Simply Accounting
Ability to stay on task & meet deadlines
Ability to work independently & as a team player
Ability to adapt to a dynamic & diverse work environment
Trustworthy & dependable
Duties:
Payroll for upwards of 70 employees
Bank reconciliations
Credit Card reconciliations
Occasional AP & AR tasks
Remittance of Source Deductions, GST & PST
Please send your resumes and cover letters to
[email protected] by March 18, 2015. Only
successful applicants will be contacted.
Elkford Community Cinema:
$2 per person - $5 per family at the Elkford Community
Conference Centre. Bring your own snacks,
For more information please go to:
http://elkfordcommunitycinema.weebly.com/
Preschool preregistration: April 21, 9 to12 at Rocky
Mountain Elementary School
Spring Forward
Elk Valley Safe Homes
Women’s Shelter & Helpline
1-800-200-3003
Daylight Savings Time begins
March 8
Turn your clocks ahead
one hour
Elkford Womens Task Force
250-865-2031
Kids Count Too
Kids Counselling
250-425-4202
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