June 2021: Common Health Myths DEBUNKED
YOU NEED 10,000 STEPS A DAY TO BE HEALTHY While this 10,000 steps marker is a great benchmark for overall activity, it is not the only parameter we need to focus on with respect to [...]
May 17 Council Highlights
The Acting Detachment Commander from our local RCMP, Cpl Deibert, made his introductions to Council and went on to provide some information on the detachment’s priorities as well as the community’s crime trends. [Click Image to Continue Reading] [Read more]
Volunteers Needed
We are seeking 20 individuals who would like to have their residence sampled for lead content. The results of this information will be shared with the homeowner and AEP. [Read more]
The May 17 Regular Council Meeting Agenda is now Uploaded
To remain in compliance with the Province’s new COVID-19 measures, this meeting will be closed to the public for in-person attendance. Any member of the public who wishes to attend may do so via ZOOM. [Read more]
Press Release: Stop the Spike Update
The Town of Fox Creek has been notified that the Municipal District of Greenview No. 16 has been taken off the list of communities exempt from the full scope of restriction measures that have been put in place in our province’s COVID “hotspots”. [Read More] [Read more]
Press Release: Tim Hortons Coming to Fox
The Town of Fox Creek is excited to announce the Development Permit approval to Bedford Commercial Developments for a 2,700 sq. ft. Tim Hortons with a double drive thru. [Read More] [Read more]
Press Release: New COVID Measures
The announcement from the Alberta Government yesterday regarding the implementation of new mandatory restrictions and penalties has left some confused on what is and is not permissible in municipalities below the regional threshold. [Read More] [Read more]
Hydrant Flushing
Please be advised that hydrant flushing will be conducted beginning May 10th, 2021. If you have rust-coloured water please run your COLD WATER TAPS ONLY (suggested taps: outside hose, bathtub or laundry tub) until the water is clear. [Read More] [Read more]
May 2021: Volunteer to BOOST Mental Health and Wellbeing
In honor of National Volunteer Week last month, I thought it would be worthwhile to highlight the positive effects of volunteering on mental health and wellbeing. I, myself was very surprised to hear that this was a researched area and that volunteerism contributed to positive mental wellbeing?! Upon reading the literature, it became evident as to why. [Read more]
April 26 Council Highlights
Leanne Chartrand, Regional Engagement Specialist with the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), presented a slideshow on AER101 to Council. The presentation included the AER’s mandate, an overview of the AER’s governance and decision-making process, methods of stakeholder engagement, rule enforcement, and programs that correspond with their operations. [Click Image to Continue Reading] [Read more]