Fort McMurray Community Information

Fort McMurray CommunityHere are some sites to help you find the services you need to settle into your new community.

For general searches, go to the Telus Phone Book, the Yellow Pages, or the Fone Finder websites. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo’s website is also a good resource. Need to borrow some books? Visit the Fort McMurray Public Library, the Keyano College Library, or the Alberta Library Online.

There are also resources for job seekers with disabilities through the Employment Alberta and the HRSDC websites.

LEADING THE NORTH CONFERENCE

In partnership with NADC
January 25-27, 2012
Fort McMurray, AB

www.leadingthenorth.ca

The HUB Family Resource Centre &The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce

 

The HUB Family Resource Centre &The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce are proud to offer our first annual Family Friendly Business Award of Distinction.

BUILDING HEALTHY ME

Explore new skills to build children's self-esteem Tuesday, February 7 @ 11-12pm HUB Franklin (10020b Franklin Avenue)

EAST COAST POTLUCK

Join us and bring your favorite dish for fun games and activities Thursday, February 9 @ 11-2pm HUB Franklin (10020b Franklin Avenue)

VALENTINE'S PARTY

Afternoon full of fun with crafts, games, and snacks Tuesday, February 14 HUB Franklin (10020b Franklin Avenue) @ 1-3pm HUB Timberlea (118 Millennium Drive) @ 1:30-3pm

SING, SHAKE, ROCK N' ROLL

Interactive music program with our favorite songs and moves Friday, February 10 & 24 @ 1-2pm HUB Franklin (10020b Franklin Avenue)

FUN WITH LITERACY

Fun and interactive story time with activities Wednesday, February 1 @ 11-12pm HUB Timberlea (118 Millennium Drive)

BABY & ME

Learn new rhymes and games with your baby Friday, February 3, 10, 17 and 24 @ 11-12pm HUB Timberlea (118 Millennium Drive) @ 1:30-3pm

LEAP, HOP & MOVE

Adult/child music and activity program Tuesday, February 7 & 28 @ 1:30-2:30pm HUB Timberlea (118 Millennium Drive)

TRIPLE P PARENTING

Monday, February 6, 13 & 27 @ 3:30-5:30pm Please Register and Call HUB Timberlea 780-743-9225 for more details

ACTIVE PARENTING

Thursday, February 16 & 23 @ 11-1pm Please Register and Call HUB Timberlea 780-743-9225 for more details

AGES & STAGES (CHILD DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING)

Tuesday, February 7, 14 & 28 various times Please Register and Call HUB Timberlea 780-743-9225 for more details

The Fort McMurray Chess club ( FMCC )

Address : Westwood YMCA
221 Tundra Dr
fmchessclub@hotmail.com
Ph: 780.715.9332

Accepting registrations for 2012.

Fort McMurray Chess Club

The club is open twice per week as follows:
Thursday 6-10 PM
Sunday 2 - 4 PM

SHUTDOWNS FORT MCMURRAY

February 28-29, 2012

Sawridge Inn, Fort McMurray
530 MacKenzie Boulevard

URL: http://www.shutdownsfortmcmurray.com

Contact us to register:

Email:
CustomerService@CanadianInstitute.com

Call: 1-877-927-7936
Fax: 1-877-927-1563

Practical Training and Essential Strategies to Address the Unique Challenges of Plant Turnarounds in the Region

Specifically designed to help you overcome your biggest challenges with applicable solutions for your next shutdown:

  • Learn to manage the unique infrastructure requirements and how to overcome the challenges of site logistics from Syncrude
  • Get important insights on lean maintenance principles to implement in your next turnaround project from Suncor
  • Assess the role of the Rose Committee and turnaround safety from the Rose Committee Chairman and turnaround manager at the Shell Scotford Upgrader
  • Gain practical knowledge on how to manage and utilize mobile cranes on a large-scale event from Syncrude
  • Overcome the execution challenges of a major turnaround at a heavy oil upgrader from Husky Energy
  • Discover how to engage a transient contract workforce during a concentrated multi-million dollar shutdown from Syncrude and CLG (Continuous Learning Group)

And benefit with hands-on learning from our post-conference workshops:

  1. Overcoming Challenges with Shutdown Contractor Management: Maximizing Your Contractor Performance
  2. How to Make Your Shutdown Safer and More Effective Using Behavioural Tools: Bringing out the Best in People During Shutdowns

Who will you meet:

  • ACTIMS (Alberta Council of Turnaround Industry Maintenance Stakeholders)
  • AP Networks
  • Ascension Systems Inc.
  • Bentley
  • Construction Sector Council
  • (CLG) Continuous Learning Group
  • FT Services
  • Husky Energy
  • Jacobs Industrial Services
  • JMC Consulting
  • Porter Contracting Services
  • Shell Canada – Scotford Upgrader
  • Suncor Energy
  • Syncrude Canada Ltd.
  • and many more!

Who Should Attend:

Shutdowns Fort McMurray will bring together the shutdown and turnaround workforce in the oil & gas, chemical & petrochemical, mining and other asset intensive industries in the region to discuss current challenges, solutions and new strategies for improved turnaround performance.

This event is designed for:

  • Shutdown/Turnaround Planners and Schedulers
  • Plant Managers
  • Maintenance Managers
  • Operations/Project Managers
  • Asset Managers
  • Engineering, Procurement, Construction Superintendents
  • Inspection, Health & Safety and Contract Management from continuous process industries

Join us in Fort McMurray for this important event and we look forward to seeing you there.

Leading The North

www.leadingthenorth.ca