Celebrate the First 2000 Days
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Celebrate the First 2000 Days
Celebrate The First 2000 Days A Resource Guide for parents of young children in Strathcona County Day 930 Day 1292 Day 150 Day 13 356 6 Day 19 Day 1864 1 Welcome to the first 2000 days: Your guide to resources in Strathcona County There are 2000 days between the time your baby is born and when he/ she heads off to kindergarten. Experiences during these 2000 days have a lasting impact on later learning, health and success. Children's first experiences determine how their brains are wired, lay the groundwork for future health, and form the foundation of the social and emotional skills needed for academic and workplace success. We know that children need environments that are nurturing, stimulating, safe and consistent to support healthy development. Parents and caregivers play a big role and can do many things to stimulate development. Families also require supportive environments in order to be able to meet children’s development needs. Multiple spheres of influence affect a child’s development, including caregivers outside the family, the neighbourhood environment, resources in the community, cultural and religious affiliations, and the attitudes, policies and resources provided by wider society. This directory provides parents, families and caregivers information on the various programs, services and activities available in Strathcona County to support children and families. Information is available on a wide range of topics such as social and recreational activities, program subsidies, health services, child care options and looking after yourself as an adult in a child’s life. Every child in Strathcona County is able to have the best start that they need by being developmentally ready for Kindergarten. Disclaimer: This directory is to be used as a guide only, and should not be considered to be a fully authoritative nor an exhaustive list of services available in the community, nor of those actually provided by the agencies listed herein, nor of their qualifications to provide such services. We assume no responsibility to any person or persons for the information contained in this publication, nor shall we be held liable for any damage caused to any person, whether negligently or otherwise. If the reader intends to rely on any information contained herein, he or she should verify the accuracy of the information independently. 2 Welcome www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Table of Contents Health and Wellness 5 Family Supports 13 Recreation and Leisure 27 Childcare 37 Lifelong Learning 45 Faith Groups 49 Child Development 55 What to expect at each age and stage 61 Calendar of Community Events 71 Emergency and Non Emergency numbers 72 Table of Contents www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 3 4 Health and Wellness Maintaining your family's health and well being is essential to providing your child with the best start. These services will help your children grow and reach their potential. 5 Health Supports Child Health Clinic 780-342-4600 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park • Also offers health education/counselling/support for parents, health assessment and screening to identify health concerns, and referral to appropriate health care providers such as physicians and community resources. Health Link Alberta 780-408-LINK (5465) www.myhealth.alberta.ca • Registered nurses provide services and health information about symptoms and concerns 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Immunization Infant Preschool Services 780-342-4600 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park • Provides primary immunization. Children 2 months - 5 years. No referral needed, appointment required. Preschool Rehabilitation Services 780-342-6826 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park • Preschool Occupational and Physical Therapists assist children 0-5 years with activities of daily living (eating, sleep, bathing, brushing teeth, dressing, transitions, outings), movement and play skills, play and interaction with others, school readiness skills. 6 Health and Wellness www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Primary Care Network 780-410-8000 www.sherwoodpark.pcn.com • Network of Health care professionals who provide complex care and chronic disease management, mental health care and links to specialists, referral required from family physician. • Appointments required. No referral needed. Eligibility requirements. Dental Services Early Childhood Oral Health Services 780-342-4600 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park • Dental prevention services to children who are at high risk for dental disease. Referral needed. No eligibility requirements. No fee or referral. Ages 12 - 38 months. NAIT Dental Hygiene Clinic 780-471-8827 • Low-cost dental services, provided by students, under the supervision of a registered practitioner. Cleaning and Fluoride treatments for four to 21 years old in May and June. Small fee charged. University Dental Care 780-407-5550 www.dentistry.ualberta.ca/PatientCare 11140 University Ave, Edmonton • Dental Hygiene Clinic (non emergency). Discounted fees for all services. Dental students perform treatments under the supervision of qualified practitioners. Health and Wellness www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 7 Hospitals Fort Saskatchewan Hospital 780-998-2256 9401 86 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan Grey Nuns Hospital 780-735-7000 3015 62 Street, Edmonton Royal Alex Hospital 780-735-4111 10240 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton Stollery Children’s Hospital 780-407-8822 8440-112 Street, Edmonton I am 65 days old. I will smile if you smile at me. 8 Health and Wellness www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Infant Services Drop in for new mothers/ families and infants 780-342-4600 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park • No appointment needed. One on one time with a health nurse to discuss health related concerns and/or parenting issues. Health for Two 780-342-4600 Sherwood Park 780-466-7581 Regional www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park • A free program to support healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. Supplies milk coupons, prenatal vitamins, nutrition information, books on pregnancy and newborn care, individual counselling with a community health nurse, links to community resources and a gift for baby. Healthy Beginnings 780-342-4600 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park • Provides home nursing services including: health assessment, counselling, education, and support to all families up to the first two months after birth and hospital discharge. Referral or self referral required. Synergy Women’s Wellness Clinic 780-467-4343 www.synergywomens.ca 501 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park • Offers preconception counselling, pre natal and post natal care, including breast feeding consultations. Health and Wellness www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 9 Mental Health Services Alberta Health Services, Addiction and Mental Health 780-449-3468 1-866-332-2322 Help Line (24 hr) www.albertahealthservices.ca 14 Blackfoot Road, Sherwood Park • Specializes in addictions. • Assessment, counselling, support and referral services for alcohol, and other drugs, including prescription and gambling addictions. Child and Adolescent Service Association (CASA) 780-410-8483 for children under 5 years www.casaservices.org • Community-focused provider of a variety of mental health services for infants, children, adolescents and their families. No referral needed, download intake form online. I am 1278 days old. I can take turns join or initiate play and am actively involved in make believe games. 10 Health and Wellness www.strathcona.ca/ecmap I am 425 days old. I love to explore and get into things. Walk-in Clinics Brentwood Walk in Medical Clinic 780-467-0083 78 Athabascan Avenue, Sherwood Park Health First Strathcona 780-416-6551 (daytime) 780-449-5380 (after 5:30 p.m.) Located in Athabasca Place #140, at back of building, on the west side. 80 Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park Sherwood Park Medicentre 780-467-4717 101 Bremner Drive, Sherwood Park (Rexall store) Summerwood Medical Centre 780-570-5860 62, 4005 Cloverbar Road, Sherwood Park Synergy Medical Clinic 780-464-0123 501 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park Viva Care Medical Clinic 780-638-5008 400, 7000 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park (In Walmart) Health and Wellness www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 11 12 Family Supports Children thrive when they are raised in environments where the adults in their lives have their needs met too. There are options to help your family gain the support you may need as a parent. 13 Family Supports A Safe Place 780-464-7233 www.asafeplace.ca • Emergency shelter located in Sherwood Park for women and children experiencing domestic violence or under the threat of abuse up to a maximum of 21 days. Alberta Child Health Benefit 780-427-6848 www.child.alberta.ca • Health benefit plan for children in low income families. Full coverage for dental, optical, prescription drugs, essential diabetic supplies and emergency ambulance services for children. Alberta Easter Seals 780-429-0137 www.easterseals.ab.ca • Lends medical equipment on a long term basis for people with disabilities. Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan 780-427-1432 www.health.gov.ab.ca • All new and returning Alberta residents (live in Alberta at least 183 days in a 12 month period) must register for AHCIP coverage to receive medically necessary hospital, health care and physician services. Angel Whispers 780-998-5595 [email protected] • Angel Whispers is a non-denominational service for parents who have lost a baby shortly after birth, or during pregnancy. 14 Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Briar Patch Community Preschool & Family Life Education Centre 780-464-3217 www.briarpatchkids.ca/family-programs 100A-50 Brentwood Boulevard, Sherwood Park • Offers childbirth and new mom programs, family programs, and grief programs for families. Canadian Child Tax Benefit 1-800-387-1193 www.cra-arc.gc.ca/cctb • Tax free monthly payments for eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under the age of 18. Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (Canada Revenue Agency) 780-495-4770 www.cra-arc.gc.ca • Free tax return service for families in need. Eligibility changes from year to year, so call to confirm. Simple returns only. I am 1825 days old. I can hop on one foot several times. Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 15 Family Supports continued Everybody Can Program 780-464-4044 www.strathcona.ca/everybodycan • A variety of affordable services for Strathcona County residents, including housing, transit, recreation access, and more. In Our County In our community, Everybody can! Check out the full list of services offered online at www.strathcona.ca/everybodycan or pick up a brochure today at Family and Community Services. Your Guide to ces Affordable Servi a/everybodycan www.strathcona.c Family and Community Services 780-464-4044 www.strathcona.ca/fcs 200, 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park Offers a range of programs and services for families and individuals Counselling Services 780-464-4044 • Provides child, individual, family and or couples counseling services. County Recreation Access Program 780-464-4044 Everybody gets to play™™ • No cost drop-in activities and registered programs at a reduced rate for qualified residents. Home Visitation Program 780-464-4044 • Offers parents and parents-to-be long term in-home support in raising children to be healthy, safe and secure. 16 Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Parent Link Program 780-416-6730 www.strathcona.ca/parentlink 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park • Parenting resource for families and caregivers of children 0-6 years. • Services include parent education, resources and free play programs in Sherwood Park and rural areas of Strathcona County. Strathcona County Family Day Homes 780-464-4044 *Accredited Family Day Home Agency • Offers families approved child care homes in various locations throughout Strathcona County. Information and Volunteer Centre 780-464-4242 www.ivcstrathcona.org 100 Ordze Road, Sherwood Park • Provides information on community resources, activities and volunteer opportunities. Maintains a list of babysitters. It is the responsibility of parents/caregivers to screen. Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) 780-422-5555 www.justice.alberta.ca • MEP acts as go-between for clients who have child or spousal support owed to them. Pilgrims Hospice HEARTS (Helping Empty Arms Recover Through Sharing) 780-413-9801 www.pilgrimshospice.ca 9808 148 St, Edmonton • For anyone touched by the loss of a baby during pregnancy or any time after birth. Support is available for individuals, couples, family members, siblings, friends & co-workers. Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 17 Family Supports continued Robin Hood Association 780-640-9401 www.robinhoodassoc.com • Provides services to people with developmental disabilities including respite, social, recreational and vocational opportunities. Saffron Centre Ltd 780-449-0900 www.saffron-ssac.com • Offers help to victims of sexual assault, specializing in crisis, therapy & education available on a sliding fee scale. Strathcona County Transit 780-464-RIDE (7433) www.strathcona.ca/transit • Operates a local and commuter transit system. Clothing and Household Goods County Clothesline 780-464-7786 www.countyclothes-line.com 201 Athabasca Ave, Sherwood Park • Resale of donated goods (e.g. clothing, toys, household items) at affordable prices to the public. Referred clients shop free. Vouchers are available through Strathcona County Family and Community Services, A Safe Place, Strathcona Food Bank and Alberta Works. 18 Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Once Upon a Child Sherwood Park 780-417-0022 www.onceuponachildsherwoodpark.com • Buys and sells gently used & new children’s clothing and equipment. Will pay cash on the spot for items brought in. Salvation Army Family Thrift Store 780-416-1303 www.thriftstore.ca 10 Main Boulevard, Sherwood Park • Gently used clothing, footwear, kitchenware, small appliances, sporting goods and furniture at reasonable prices. I am 792 days old. I am full of wonder and have a large imagination, which sometimes results in fears. Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 19 Clothing and Household Goods continued The Clothing Nook (OLPH Church) 780-467-5470 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park • Clean, used clothing available for Strathcona County residents for free. Strathcona Christmas Bureau 780-449-5353 www.scb79.ca • Qualified residents receive a hamper of food and gifts during the Christmas season. Hampers include age-appropriate toys, gift certificates and groceries. Call after November 1. Value Village 780-449-0024 288 Baseline Road, Sherwood Park Food ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen 780-420-1010 www.atcoblueflamekitchen.com • Consumer resource for household advice and free food recipes. Collective Kitchens 780-735-3044 • Group meets to plan, shop and cook nutritious low cost meals for their families. 20 Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Strathcona Food Bank 780-449-6413 www.afbna.ca/foodbanks 255 Kaska Road, Sherwood Park • Food for individuals and families with emergency food needs. WECAN Food Basket Society 780-416-6730 www.wecanfood.com Children and Youth Community Centre #3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park • Bulk food buying program. Families pay $5 to join the Society. Meats (3 cuts) $15.00, Fruit/Vegetables $10.00, complete order $25.00. Housing Alberta Works 780-464-7000 www.humanservices.alberta.ca • Help with housing and one time only utility help, job and work skills, financial, health expenses. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) 780-423-8700 www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en • Loans, forgivable loans or non-repayable contributions to fund repairs, renovations, accessibility modifications, creation of low-income rental units, and home adaptations. Available for low-income households, seniors, and persons with disabilities. Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 21 Housing continued Capital Region Housing 780-420-6161 www.crhc.ab.ca • Community Housing Program – Short-term help for individuals and families to stabilize their shelter arrangements. • Direct to Tenant Rent Supplement Program – Subsidized rent for homes in Strathcona County for households meeting income thresholds. Co-op Housing 780- 464-1013 - Davidson Creek www.davidsoncreek.ca 780- 467-1379 - Brittany Lane www.brittanylanecoop.com • Subsidized housing. Rent starts at $810/month plus utilities; half the units are subsidized. I am 547 days old. I can walk by myself. 22 Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Habitat for Humanity 780-477-4055 www.hfh.org • Provides home ownership opportunities for families making $32,000 - $54,000 annually. Heartland Housing Foundation 780-400-3603 Silver Birch Court 914 Bison Way, Sherwood Park www.heartlandhousing.ca • Subsidized housing units. The Home Program 780-702-9608 www.homeprogram.ca • A program to help low to moderate income families become homeowners in Strathcona County. Provides education, financial assistance and one-on-one counselling. Legal Assistance and Mediation Edmonton Community Legal Centre 780-702-1725 www.eclc.ca • Free legal information, advice and representation for low income persons in the Edmonton area. Free consultation, however $20 is charged to open the file. Not able to assist in family or criminal law. Law Society of Alberta Lawyer Referral Service 780-429-3343 www.lawsocietyalberta.com • Referrals to three local lawyers experienced in your area of concern. Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 23 I am 857 days old. I sometimes ignore my playdate friend and would rather play next to them instead. Legal Assistance and Mediation continued Legal Aid Alberta 780-427-7575 www.legalaid.ab.ca • Legal services at a reduced cost for low-income persons in need of assistance with criminal and civil matters. • Legal aid available in most youth criminal justice and family law matters. Strathcona County Community Mediation Society 780-464-8445 www.sccm.ca • Mediated conflict resolution for Strathcona County Residents. • Types of disputes include neighbourhood issues, family issues, community groups or your unique problem. • Free, confidential and voluntary service. Parents connecting with parents Home by Choice 780-449-1718 home-by-choice.blogspot.ca Bethel Lutheran Church • Social activities for stay at home moms, women on maternity leave, and moms who work part time. Fee/membership required. 24 Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Mommy Connections www.mommyconnections.ca/sherwood-park • Introduction to programs/services available within the community with opportunity for social networking with other moms. Fee/membership required. Mother’s Morning Out 780-417-3856 or 780-416-9199 • Babysitting for children 0 - 6 years. Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. September through June. Space is limited. Call one week ahead to add your child(ren)'s name to the list. New Mom’s Network 780-342-4600 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park • Opportunity for women to connect with other new moms to learn about health/development of their child. • For parents of infants 6 weeks to 6 months at the start of the session. Playradise 780-467-6788 www.theparkchurch.ca/ministries/for-women 1 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park • Free indoor playground on Wednesday mornings (9:30 a.m. - 12 noon) for children 0-5 years and their parents. Twins and More Club 780-240-4868 www.strathconacountytwinsandmore.com • Family oriented support for families with multiples. Family Supports www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 25 26 Recreation and Leisure Spending time together as a family is your child’s first introduction to learning. Play is a child’s work! When families play together and take time to try things they enjoy, children feel more connected to their family, can explore their interests, take risks, and try new things. 27 Arts - Visual and Performing Art Gallery @ 501 780-410-8585 www.strathcona.ca/recreation 120, 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park • Features exciting new exhibits every six weeks along with creative visual art programs and community outreach projects. Festival Place 780-464-2857 www.festivalplace.ab.ca 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • Offers live musical and theatre performances year round and a variety of programs for all ages. Smeltzer House/Clay Hut 780-464-2857 1 Broadmoor Boulevard, Sherwood Park • The Smeltzer House offers a variety of arts and culture programs including creative crafts, drawing, painting and pottery. Dance Dancefusion Academy of Dance 780-464-6963 www.danceclasssherwoodpark.com 65 Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park • Recreational and competitive classes for students from age 2 years to adult. 28 Recreation and Leisure www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Koperoush School of Ukrainian Dance www.koperoush.webs.com Suite 105- 65 Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park • Classes for children ages 4 years + Sherwood Park School of Dance 780-467-7011 www.spschoolofdance.com 160 Kaska Road, Sherwood Park • Recreational and competitive classes including specialized pre-school classes. Step by Step School of Dance 780-464-3788 www.stepbystepdance.ca 449 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park • Recreational and competitive classes from age 3 years to adult. Music Azure Music 780-417-4771 www.azuremusic.ca 37 Blackfoot Road, Sherwood Park • drumming and music lessons ages 4+ years Presto Music Studio 780-417-0486 www.prestomusicstudio.com 922 Ash Street, Sherwood Park • group piano (4-12 years) and Kindermusik (ages 0-5 years) Recreation and Leisure www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 29 Music continued Music Together Of Northern Lights 780-484-9722 www.musictogethernl.com 449 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park • Mixed ages music classes (0-5 years), baby music classes (0-8 months), big kids music classes (4-6 years). Sherwood Park School of Music 780-417-5283 107-52 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park Toadstool Music Studio 780-902-3745 www.toadstoolmusic.com 485 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park • Parented music classes for children (birth-9 years). • Private instruction for 5 years and up. Play Hiking Trails www.strathcona.ca/recreation • Pick up a trail map from any of the recreation facilities and head out for a bike ride or walk with your family. Indoor Playgrounds Kinsmen Leisure Centre Millennium Place Ardrossan Recreation Complex 780-464-2112 780-416-3300 780-922-3377 Outdoor Playgrounds • 51 Playgrounds in Strathcona County • For more information look online at www.strathcona.ca/recreation. 30 Recreation and Leisure www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Outdoor Spray Parks Brentwood - 28 Heron Way Granville - Glamorgan Drive East Woodbridge - Woodbridge Way North Clover Bar Ranch -Jim Common Drive North • Spontaneous use water play for children from July-August on days that are above 20 degrees. Parent Link Programs 780-416-6730 www.strathcona.ca/parentlink 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park • A wonderful opportunity to meet other parents, spend time with your child and get to know your community. Pick up some parenting info along the way! Sledding Hills • 10 sledding hills located in Strathcona County • For more information look online at www.strathcona.ca/recreation Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing 780-922-3939 www.strathcona.ca/recreation Strathcona Wilderness Centre, 52535 Range Road 212, Sherwood Park • An introduction to the fundamentals of cross country skiing for children ages 3-6 years through games and fun activities. Also offers snowshoe, ski rentals and baby push sleds for the season. Strathcona County Library 780-410-8600 www.sclibrary.ab.ca 501 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park • Parenting programs offered throughout the year. • A variety of drop-in programs available for families. • Check the Strathcona County Library website or pick up a seasonal guide for the latest programs and schedules. • Bookmobile services for rural Strathcona County. Recreation and Leisure www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 31 Recreation, Parks and Culture 780-467-2211 www.strathcona.ca/recreation • Offers a wide range of recreation, health, fitness and cultural programs • Check the recreation guide or Strathcona County’s website for the latest programs and schedules Everybody Gets to Play™ – Recreation Access Program 780-464-4044 www.strathcona.ca/fcs Strathcona County, Famly and Community Services #200, 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park • This program offers access to recreation services for residents who have a limited income, with no cost drop-in recreational opportunities as well as registered program opportunities at a reduced fee. Sign up for a Millennium Card today! Enjoy a variety of drop-in activities and programs at five fabulous facilities including Millennium Place, the Glen Allan Recreation Complex, Strathcona Wilderness Centre, the Kinsmen Leisure Centre and the newly revitalized Ardrossan Recreation Complex. Millennium Place • Registered recreational preschool programs • Shell Edu-tainment Centre for children • Lap and recreational swimming (wave pool, lazy river, spiralling vortex, water play structure, whirlpool, steam room, sauna and 10 lane 25-meter pool) • Drop-in gymnasium sports (some drop in programs not included) • Recreational skating and shinny hockey • Indoor fitness track (235 meter loop with incline) • Suncor Energy Wellness Centre • Drop-in fitness classes (aquatic and dry land aerobics) 32 Recreation and Leisure www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Glen Allan Recreation Complex • • • • Registered recreational pre-school programs Recreational skating & shinny hockey Wellness centre Drop-in fitness classes (dry land aerobics) Kinsmen Leisure Centre • • • • Registered recreational pre-school programs Drop-in preschool playground (0-5 years) Esso Swim Safe Centre (children’s multi-depth pool) Recreational swimming (family , public, lap and adult swims, as well as the steam room and whirlpool) • Drop-in aquatic fitness classes Strathcona Wilderness Centre • Cross-country skiing Ardrossan Recreation Complex • • • • • Recreational skating and shinny hockey Edu-tainment Centre for kids Wellness centre Fitness track Drop-in fitness classes (dry land) Strathcona Olympiette Centre • Public skating • Drop-in and registered recreational preschool programs Sherwood Park Arena • Drop-in and registered recreational preschool programs Sports Ardrossan Strathcona Figure Skating Club 780-220-0648 www.asfsc.ca • Preschool – Learn how to skate program for beginners ages 3-5 years and up. • CanSkate – Learn how to skate program for children ages 5 years and up. Recreation and Leisure www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 33 Sports continued Elite Taekwondo Academy 780-449-6080 www.elite-tkd.com 161 Broadway Blvd, Sherwood Park • Martial Arts Instruction Salto Gymnastics Club 780-449-1518 [email protected] Strathcona County Recreation Parks and Culture Building 2025 Oak Street, Sherwood Park • Various gymnastic preschool programs for children age 6 months +. Sherwood Park District Soccer Association 780-464-5821 www.spdsa.net P.O. Box 3175, Station Main, Sherwood Park • Indoor and outdoor soccer for children aged 3.5 +. Sherwood Park Figure Skating Club 780-417-9150 www.sherwoodparkskatingclub.ca Glen Allen Recreation Complex 199 Georgian Way, Sherwood Park • Learn to skate programs for children 3 - 5+ years. Sherwood Karate-Do Club 780-417-0217 • 5 years and up Sherwood Park Minor Hockey Association www.spmha.ca 34 Recreation and Leisure www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Sherwood Park Minor Softball/ Baseball Association 780-464-2255 www.spmsa.com • Learn to Play program for girls and boys as an introduction to the sport of softball Sherwood Park Ringette Association 780-467-5865 www.sherwoodparkringette.ca Sherwood Park Titans Lacrosse Club 780-449-5361 www.sherwoodparktitans.ca • Mini-Tyke – Lacrosse for children ages 6-7years. Strathcona Rural Soccer Association 780-922-6613 146, 53279 RR 225, Sherwood Park • Provides an opportunity for children 4-6 years old and youth U-18 to play soccer including those in the areas of Ardrossan, Uncas and Fultonvale. Sunridge Ski Hill 780-449-6555 www.sunridgeskiarea.com • Mogul Mites: a learn to ski program for children ages 3-5 years • Sun Dogs is a program to prepare 3-5 year olds for competitive racing. Tiger Taekwondo 780-467-5500 www.tigertaekwondo.com #130, 150 Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park • 3+ years Taekwondo training center. Recreation and Leisure www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 35 36 © Trisha Davidson Photgraphy Child Care Sharing the responsibility of looking after your child with another caregiver is an important relationship to form. There are several choices of child care options available in Strathcona County so you can find the best fit for your family. 37 Day Care Subsidy 780-644-9992 [email protected] P.O. Box 1641, Edmonton • Alberta Children and Youth Services provides financial assistance to help eligible low and middle-income families with the cost of using licensed or approved child care in Alberta. The amount of subsidy varies according to the number of people in a family, a family's income, type of child care program and age of child. Daycares A & D Childcare Centre and Out of School Care 780-467-6363 #101, 957 Fir Street, Sherwood Park Ardrossan Family Center 780-922-0494 53113 RR 222, Ardrossan, AB Bright Path 780-417-3444 20 Main Boulevard, Sherwood Park Children’s Care Centre Society of Rural Strathcona 780-922-2568 Out of School Care Ardrossan Elementary School, Ardrossan Friends Club Out of School Care (Wesboro School) 780-707-4481 Room 149, 1078 Strathcona Drive, Sherwood Park Glen Allen Out of School Care 780-467-5312 Room 157/156 Gym and Stage, Sherwood Park 38 Childcare www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Heritage Hills Montessori Child Development Centre and Out of School Care 780-449-7202 #80, 665 Baseline Road, Sherwood Park Kidz in the Park and Out of School Care 780-464-2637 2051 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park Les Petits Soleils Out of School Care 780-709-2609 #135, 271 Conifer Street, Sherwood Park Mr. Cakes Day Care and Out of School Care 780-464-5944 Mission Street, Sherwood Park Nottingham Child Care 780-464-5580 110-664 Wye Road, Sherwood Park Park Plaza Day Care Centre Out of School Care 780-467-3755 #116, 101 Granada Boulevard, Sherwood Park I am 1080 days old. I can color, copy and trace easier because my eyes have almost grown to their adult size. Childcare www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 39 Daycares continued St Lukes out of School Care 780-920-0144 22139 South Cooking Lake Road, Sherwood Park Strathcona Child Development Centre 780-449-4941 205 Fir Street, Sherwood Park Town and Country Child Care Centre and Out of School Care 780-464-1440 #3, 2016 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park Uncas Out of School Care 780-297-0023 Room 2, 21323 Township Road 524, Ardrossan Woodbridge Farms Parents Association Out of School Care 780-467-0877 1127 Parker Drive, Sherwood Park Woodbridge Gardens Daycare 780-417-0991 37 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park World of Wonders Day Care Centre and Out of School Care 780-416-6399 #8, 52 Brentwood Boulevard, Sherwood Park Wye Daycare and Out of School Care 780-464-3735 163A, 22560 Wye Road, Sherwood Park 40 Childcare www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Family Dayhome Agencies Leduc Strathcona Services for Children 780-464-5803 #203, 937 Fir Street, Sherwood Park Southgate Medallion Family Day Homes 780-454-4520 #209, 11 Fairway Drive, Edmonton Strathcona County Family Day Homes 780-464-4044 Location: #200, 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park Mailing Address: 2001 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park • Agencies have a network of approved child care homes in various locations throughout Strathcona County Regulated Child Care vs. unlicensed Child Care: Do you know the Difference? Approved Family Day Homes are private residences where children are cared for by a qualified person living in the home. Similar to licensed day cares, these approved family day homes are monitored on a regular basis to ensure they meet provincial regulations. Some homes are accredited and exceed the minimum Provincial standards for care. Unlicensed Child Care is often done by people who offer child care out of their homes. These homes have not been approved to operate under the provincial family day home category but often identify themselves as family day homes. Note that these homes ARE NOT monitored by a provincial agency for the safety and well-being of children. Under the Child Care Licensing Act, unlicensed caregivers can care no more than six children, not including their own, at any given time; exceeding this limit is illegal and may result in a fine of no more than 10,000 or in imprisonment for a period of no more than 12 months or both a fine and imprisonment. Childcare www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 41 Preschools Ardrossan Family Center 780-922-0494 53113 RR 222, Ardrossan, AB Annette’s Preschool 780-449-0949 4 Raven Drive, Sherwood Park Bethel Lutheran Educational Services Preschool 780-417-7775 298 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park Briar Patch Community Preschool 780-464-3217 #100A, 50 Brentwood Boulevard, Sherwood Park Discover and Learn Preschool 780-993-5437 15 Main Boulevard, Sherwood Park Learning Safari Preschool 780-410-0940 2 Primrose Boulevard, Sherwood Park Les Petits Soleils Preschool 780-463-1981 135, 271 Conifer Street, Sherwood Park Little Orchard Sadochok Preschool 780-467-7135 8 Sandpiper Drive, Sherwood Park Love to Learn Preschool 780-467-7477 20 Fir Street, Sherwood Park 42 Childcare www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Seden Centre for Child Development and Wellness 780-570-0661 182 Sioux Road, Sherwood Park www.sedencentre.ca Sherwood Heights Nursery School 780-467-7838 270 Fir Street, Sherwood Park Sonburst Treehouse Preschool 780-467-8404 1011 Cloverbar Road, Sherwood Park St Lukes Preschool 780-920-0144 22139 South Cooking Lake Road, Sherwood Park Sunshine Park Nursery School 780-467-2661 2016 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park Trinity Baptist Preschool 780-464-4040 22550 Township Road 530, Sherwood Park I am 5 days old. I like to be held close. Childcare www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 43 44 Life-Long Learning “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” — Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! 45 For Kids Remember to access your school board’s information to learn about when to register for Kindergarten, view their curriculum, or learn more about the Early Childhood services they may offer. Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) 780-467-8896 www.eics.ab.ca 160 Festival Way, Sherwood Park Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) Central Administration Building 780-464-EIPS (3477) www.eips.ab.ca 683 Wye Road, Sherwood Park New Horizons School 780-922-8087 www.newhorizons.ab.ca 53145 Range Road 222, Ardrossan I am 1460 days old. I know about 1000 words and can speak in sentences with 4-5 words. 46 Life-Long Learning www.strathcona.ca/ecmap For Parents As a parent or caregiver, there are always opportunities to continue learning. Strathcona County has options on how you can learn more about parenting, or classes for personal growth. Community Adult Learning and Literacy Society (CALLS) 780-464-8441 www.whatdidyoulearntoday.ca • Subsidies for sponsored adult learning courses including English as a second language, computer skills, citizenship and adult literacy (ESL). One-to-one basic adult literacy and ESL with a volunteer tutor. Family and Community Services 780-464-4044 www.strathcona.ca/fcs • Offers educational opportunities for children, parents and families including information sessions, workshops and conferences. Next Step: Continuing Education 780-467-7292 www.eipscontinuinged.ca 20 Festival Way, Sherwood Park • Offers a variety of courses and certificate programs for adults looking to upgrade high school credits, learn a new language, or develop a new skill. Strathcona County Library 780 410-8600 www.sclibrary.ab.ca 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park • Offers different events, classes and programs to further lifelong learning and build new skills. Most events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted. • Offers a vast inventory of resources to support your parenting questions • Check the Strathcona County Library website or pick up a seasonal guide for the latest programs and schedules. Life-Long Learning www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 47 48 Faith Groups In Strathcona County, there are several faith groups that offer children and families a safe and supportive place to belong within their spiritual community. 49 Churches Ardrossan United Church 780-922-2255 22 Main Street, Ardrossan www.ardrossanunited.org Affliation: United Baha’i Faith 780-467-1120 13-52313 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park www.ca.bahai.org Affliation: Baha'i Bethel Lutheran Church 780-417-7775 298 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park www.bethelchurch.com Affliation: Lutheran Church Canada Centre Park Church 780-467-7177 52 Peacock Drive, Sherwood Park www.centreparkchurch.ca Affliation: Baptist General Conference Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 780-464-1001 2051 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park www.mormon.org Affliation: Mormon Church of the Nazarene 780-464-2626 1380 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park www.sherwoodparknazarene.ca Affliation: Nazarene Cowboy Church 780-918-5530 52 Peacock Drive, Sherwood Park www.cowboychurch.ca Affliation: Evangelical Free Church 50 Faith Groups www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Glory Lutheran Church 780-416-9594 53145, Highway 21, Sherwood Park www.glorylutheran.ca Affliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Good News Moravian 780-467-0337 2 Primrose Boulavard, Sherwood Park www.goodnewschurch.ca Affliation: Moravian Heartland Alliance Church 780-467-7005 132, 2257 Premier Way, Sherwood Park www.heartlandalliance.ca Affliation: Alliance Josephburg Community Church 780-998-9111 or 780-998-9331 21380 Township Road 550, Fort Saskatchewan Affliation: Non denominational Kingdom Hall Sherwood Heights-Maplewood Congregations 780-467-2866 R.R. 4 Station Main, Sherwood Park Affliation: Jehovah’s Witness Mount Olivet Lutheran Church 780-467-5994 205 Fir Street, Sherwood Park www.mountolivet.ca Affliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Our Lady of Perpetual Help 780-467-5470 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park www.olph.ca/mass Affliation: Catholic Park Pentecostal Assembly 780-467-6788 1 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park www.theparkchurch.ca Affliation: Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Faith Groups www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 51 Churches continued Salisbury United Church 780-467-7310 2 Mission Street, Sherwood Park www.timgoos.ca/salisburyuc Affliation: United Sherwood Park Alliance Church 780-467-1454 1011 Clover Bar Road, Sherwood Park www.spac.ca Affliation: Alliance Sherwood Park Presbyterian Church 780-464-2528 265 Fir Street, Sherwood Park www.sherwoodparkpresbyterian.com Affliation: Presbyterian Sherwood Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church 780-467-2355 120 Festival Way, Sherwood Park www.sherwoodpark22.adventistchurchconnect.org Affliation: Seven Day Adventist Sherwood Park United Church 780-467-7377 20 Fir Street, Sherwood Park www.sherwoodparkunitedchurch.ca Affliation: United South Cooking Lake United Church 780-922-5378 3-22106, South Cooking Lake Road, Sherwood Park Affliation: United St. John Lutheran Church 780-922-3443 52233 Range Road 221, Sherwood Park www.stjohnsardrossan.org Affliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada 52 Faith Groups www.strathcona.ca/ecmap St. Thomas Anglican Church 780-467-5730 4 Raven Drive, Sherwood Park www.sttomsherwoodpark.com Affliation: Anglican St. Sophia Ukrainian Catholic Parish 780-464-4177 51 Broadway Boulavard, Sherwood Park www.stsophiaparish.com Affliation: Ukrainian Catholic Trinity Baptist Church 780-464-4040 22550 Township Rd 530, Sherwood Park www.trinity-baptist.ca Affliation: Western Baptist Convention Victory Baptist Church of Sherwood Park 780-417-3421 52261 Range Road 231, Sherwood Park www.victorybaptist.ws Affliation: Independent Baptist Victory Church 780-417-6979 190-2899 Broadmoor Boulevard, Sherwood Park www.victoryinthepark.org Affliation: Victory Churches International Wind Word Christian Fellowship 780-416-0425 Rm 35, 2016, Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park www.iwindword.ca Affliation: Charismatic Church non-denominational affiliated with the International Association of Healing Rooms Wyecliff Bible Chapel 780-998-4514 or 780-467-0968 169-22560 Wye Road, Sherwood Park Affliation: Brethren Chapel Faith Groups www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 53 54 Child Development All children develop and master skills in their own way. Parents and caregivers are the first experts in knowing their child. There are services available to help you learn to monitor your child’s development, and people to talk to when you need help. 55 PUF Funding Questions Children with developmental delays may qualify to attend preschool programs provided by the following agencies. They are eligible if they are between 2 ½ and 6 years of age and have been identified with a severe disability or delay as defined by the Program Unit Funding (PUF) criteria from Alberta Education. For further information about this funding, contact the Robin Hood Early Intervention or Early Childhood Development Program, Central Intake for Preschool Speech Services, Preschool Rehabilitation Services. Central Intake for Preschool Speech and Language Services 780-408-8793 • Supports speech, language, pre-literacy development and fluency skills through parents/caregiver training and information, individual and group service, at public health centers and other community locations. • Assessment and referral services to other service providers and community agencies Preschool Rehabilitation Services 780-342-6826 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Health Services Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park • Preschool Occupational and Physical Therapists offer children 0-5 years support to address activities of daily living: (eating, sleeping, bathing, brushing teeth, dressing, transitions, outings,) movement and play skills, play and interaction with others, school readiness skills. Robin Hood Early Intervention Program 780-640-9401 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park • Provides home-based programming, playgroups, support networks, and consultation to families. Available to children from birth to 3½ years of age who may be experiencing developmental delays or have a diagnosed disability. 56 Child Development www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Robin Hood Early Childhood Development Program 780-640-9401 ext. 224 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park • A family centered program provides support, information, advocacy, referrals and links to community agencies. Available to families with children 6 years of age and under who are experiencing developmental and/or behavioral challenges. Supporting Child Development Brighter Beginnings (Elk Island Catholic Schools) 780-467-7137 www.eics.ab.ca • Early Intervention Program that includes faith-based curriculum, learning through play, early literacy and multi-disciplinary assessments, including outside referrals if necessary. CASA (Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services) Birth to 5 years of age: 780-410-8483 to request an intake form Over 5 years of age: 780-342-2701 to request an Intake worker www.casaservices.org • Community-focused provider of a variety of mental health services for infants, children, adolescents and their families. No referral needed. I am 125 days old. I can roll over in both directions. Child Development www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 57 Supporting Child Development continued Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line 780-427-4491 9942 108 Street NW, Edmonton • Provides immediate crisis telephone support to children, adolescents and their care providers. Community Options 780-455-1818 15824 131 Avenue, Edmonton • A multi-disciplinary educational program for children who have disabilities and attend community settings such as child care centers, kindergartens, and preschools in the Edmonton area, including Strathcona County. CONNECT Society 780-454-9581 www.connectsociety.org 6240 113 St NW, Edmonton • For families who have a child with a hearing loss from birth to 5 ½ years or hearing children of deaf or hard of hearing adults. GRIT (Getting Ready For Inclusion Today) 780-454-9910 14930 114 Avenue, Edmonton • Inclusive, early childhood program for young children with developmental disabilities 2½ – 5½ years of age. PALS: Play and Learn at School (Elk Island Public Schools) 780-417-8223 www.eips.ca • Early intervention programming designed to serve the needs of small groups of pre-school students with special needs. 58 Child Development www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Parent Link Programs 780-416-6730 www.strathcona.ca/parentlink 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park Parent Link is a parenting resource for families and caregivers of preschool children. You can: • find out what's going on in your community • learn about parenting strategies • attend workshops and programs • track your child's development • create a parenting plan • play with your child • talk to somebody I am 700 days old. I can name pictures in books. Child Development www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 59 60 What to expect at each age and stage of development All parents and caregivers want their child to succeed in school and get ready for life. Celebrate the milestones in your child's life and discover all of the wonderful things they can do. 61 Day 1 to Day 182 (0-6 months) Social Typically can: • Respond to own mirror image • Offer toy to another person • Smile socially at another person • Try to imitate facial expressions and gestures Communication Typically can: • Cry • Coo, chuckle, gurgle when happy • Begin to make vowel and consonant combinations • Utter consonants such as f, v, th, s, sh, z, m, n • Vary volume, pitch, rate of utterance Large Muscle Typically can: • Lift head and pull to sitting position when hand held • Turn from back to stomach and from stomach to back • Turn head freely • Sit with slight support • Sit in chair and bounce Thinking Typically can: • Enjoy examining and banging objects • Remain alert 2 hours at a time • Create changes in objects by looking at them upside down or further away 62 What to Expect www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Emotional Typically can: • Begin to quiet down on his own after getting upset • Express many emotions: sadness, anger, happiness and excitement • Check out parent and touch face as if memorizing it • Show mood changes that tend to be rapid Small Muscle Typically can: • Move toy from hand to mouth • Hold toys placed in both hands • Bang spoon placed in hand • Grasp table • Reach for and grasp objects with whole hand Day 183 to Day 584 (6-18 months) Social Typically can: • Feed self but is still messy • Imitate others • Drink from a cup • Not share • Fight limit setting • Thinks the world exists for him/her Communicating Typically can: • Say a few words • Use gestures as well to show he/she wants something • Understand simple instructions • Follow one command Large Muscle Typically can: • Walk alone • Walk up and down stairs with hand held • Throw a ball • Sit down from standing • Dance to music • Ride on small wheeled toys What to Expect www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 63 Day 183 to Day 584 (6-18 months) continued Thinking Typically can: • Point to body parts • Begin to pretend play • Initiate activities • Realize things exist when they are out of sight Emotional Typically can: • Be very curious and gets into things • Become more of an individual • Be reluctant to change • Be subject to mood swings and tantrums Small Muscle Typically can: • Place 10 cubes in a cup • Grasp items with thumb and forefinger • Target small objects • Stack 3-4 blocks • Turn page of a book • Scribble • Fill and empty containers 64 What to Expect www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Day 549 to Day 913 (18-30 months) Social Typically can: • Play alongside another child with enjoyment • At times get frustrated and bite, hit or pull hair • Recognize self and family in photograph • Be aware of sex differences Communication Typically can: • Point to at least one body part • Name some pictures in a book • Repeat words • Use 2-4 word sentences • Follow simple commands Large Muscle Typically can: • Run without falling • Walk backward and sideways • Climb over furniture • Walk upstairs alternating feet • Walk along a line Thinking Typically can: • Understand today and soon but not yesterday • Name parts of the body • Engage in pretend play with others Emotional Typically can: • Be away from parents for a short time without being too upset • Show fears and be able to be settled down • Demand own way for much of the time • Be attached to cuddly or favourite toy • Be unhappy about any changes in routine What to Expect www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 65 Day 549 to Day 913 (18-30 months) continued Small Muscle Typically can: • Take lids off jars • Draw a vertical line • Build tower of five blocks • Complete simple inset puzzle Day 914 to Day 1278 (30-42 months) Social Typically can: • Join in play with peers • Show empathy if not overwhelmed • Complete toilet training • Cooperate with dressing and undressing • Enjoy being in a play group Communicating Typically can: • Use a vocabulary of about 900 words • Use language to express feelings • Respond to simple instructions • Repeat three numbers • Use 5 word sentences • Name pictures of familiar things in picture book Large Muscle Typically can: • Run 15 metres in under 10 seconds • Climb on jungle gym and other equipment • Kick a ball • With hand held, jump from a height of 20 centimetres • Stand on one foot with momentary balance • Throw a small ball 66 What to Expect www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Thinking Typically can: • Sort objects by colour and size • Classify objects by purpose (to play with or to wear) • Name one or more colours • Count three objects • Understand time intervals better: today, tomorrow, yesterday Emotional Typically can: • See things from another person’s perspective • Control aggression and tantrums at least part of the time • Be less upset by limits and discipline • Understand and follow simple rules • Be settled after nightmares more easily Small Muscle Typically can: • Copy a circle from a drawing • Build a tower of 9 blocks • Place round, square and triangular blocks in a form board • Complete easy puzzle What to Expect www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 67 Day 1279 to Day 1643 (40-54 months) Social Typically can: • Begin to grasp concept of sharing • Show attachment to one playmate • Enjoy games with rules • Show interest in sex differences and may undress with other children • Take turns Communication Typically can: • Play with language and make up new words • Use average vocabulary of 2000 words • Use correct grammatical structure • Use negatives • Understand on top of and under Large Muscle Typically can: • Balance on walking board • Ride a tricycle • Enjoy throwing and catching games • Move to music in rhythm • Walk up and downstairs alternating feet Thinking Typically can: • Point to six common shapes • Recall events in recent past • Begin to match pictures in simple lotto games • Understand difference between reality and fantasy • Distinguish something alive from an object 68 What to Expect www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Emotional Typically can: • Control frustration and anger much better • Experience positive self esteem and feel good about themselves • Talk about feelings such as hunger, tiredness, illness • Comply with requests from parents a greater percentage of the time • Show strong interest and feelings for family • Persevere on a difficult task for longer Small Muscle Typically can: • Cut with children’s scissors • Paint with a large brush on large paper • Manipulate clay • Draw a person with three parts • Fold paper Day 1644 to Day 2000 (54-60 months) Social Typically can: • Be quite competitive • Enjoy group play and circle time • Become embarrassed to be seen nude • Show social skills of giving and sharing • Show concern for children in distress What to Expect www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 69 Day 1644 to Day 2000 (54-60 months) continued Communication Typically can: • Use vocabulary of 2200 to 3000 words • Enjoy using big words • Remember name and address • Speaks with grammatical correctness • Use sentences of at least 5-6 words Large Muscle Typically can: • Walk up and downstairs alternating feet without support • Throw a small ball 6 metres • Jump to touch something • Jump a 30 centimetre hurdle • Balance on either foot Thinking Typically can: • Think out plan before making something • Count objects past 10 • Remember a play theme overnight • Name 5 colours • Distinguish between three and four sizes • Sort objects by colour, shape, size Emotional Typically can: • Accept authority, ask permission and respect rules • Begin to feel shame and guilt if he/she disobeys • Loves to giggle, tell jokes and riddles • Is aware of rules and tells others about them • Have bad dreams and nightmares 70 What to Expect www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Calendar of Community Events For more information visit www.strathcona.ca January February • New Years Day • World Snow Day • Family Literacy Day April • Volunteer week • Get Prepared Strathcona July • Play Days • Canada Day • Winter Play Day • The Great Pastry Caper • Winter Walk Day • Family Day Unplugged • Toboggan Party May June • Arbor Day • Ardrossan Farm Days • Pitch in • RCMP Bike Rodeo • Canada Nature Play Day • Ardrossan Picnic and Parade • International Mud Day August September • Play Day • South Cooking Lake Trail Day October November • Hallaballoo • National Family Week • Harvest Hoedown in Hastings Lake March • Remembrance Day • Christmas in the Heartland • Celebration of Lights • Day of the Child Calendar of Community Events • Festival of Leaves • Neighbour Day • Strathcona County Wilderness Centre Open House December • Hastings Lake Winter Solstice • New Years Eve www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 71 24 Hour and Emergency Numbers 72 Emergency (Fire, Police, Ambulance) 911 Addiction Helpline 1-866-332-2322 A Safe Place Shelter 780-464-7233 Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437 Distress and Suicide Line 780-482-4357 Emergency Social Services 780-644-5135 HealthLINK Alberta 780-408-LINK (5465) Kid’s Help line 1-800-668-6868 Mental Health Crisis Line 780-342-7777 Natural Gas Emergency – ATCO 780-420-5585 Poison Control Centre 1-800-332-1414 Community Resource Info (The Support Network) 211 Power Outage – Fortis AB 780-310-9473 RCMP 24 hr Non-Emergency 780-467-7741 Roads - Maintenance 780-417-7100 Sexual Assault Crisis Line 780-423-4121 Victim Services 780-449-0153 Water and Sewer Trouble 780-467-7785 Emergency Numbers www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Regular Hours and Non-Emergency Numbers Alberta Blue Cross 780-498-8000 Addictions 780-449-3468 Family Violence Information Line 780-310-1818 Food Bank 780-449-6413 Information and Volunteer Centre 780-464-4242 Kids Kottage 780-944-2888 Mental Health 780-342-4675 Service AB Consumer Info 780-427-4088 Strathcona County Bylaw 780-449-0170 Family & Community Services 780-464-4044 Strathcona County – main 780-464-8111 Strathcona County Library 780-410-8600 Non-Emergency Numbers www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 73 Additional Numbers Name: Address: Phone: Name: Address: Phone: Name: Address: Phone: Name: Address: Phone: Name: Address: Phone: Name: Address: Phone: 74 Additional Numbers www.strathcona.ca/ecmap Notes Notes www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 75 Help us improve future editions of this directory. Comments are appreciated. 780-464-4044 Help me get ready for life! Strathcona County Family and Community Services 780-464-4044 . [email protected] . www.strathcona.ca/ecmap 76 Printed December 2013