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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR

THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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Grand Buds promotes


relationship building between


children and grandparents



































EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Event Reminder


Lieutenant West Operations May 9: For mental health week, join

the Town of Edson for Darkness to
LOCATION: Edson
COMPETITION NO. 20-010 On August 11, children ages 4-10 and their grandparents participated in Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
the community and place luminaries or
Under the general direction of the Director of Protective Services and Edson FCSS's second session of Grand Buds. Pictured is Betty Jones and a simple candle outside your home to
reporting to the Fire Chief or designate, and stationed out of the granddaughter Jettah Gardiner showing off their pebble art created during the
Head Quarters fire station, the Lieutenant is responsible for the event. photo Cassie Kushniruk u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
operational readiness of the West side of Yellowhead County. The (approximately 5:10 am).
position is responsible to report all activity, and the need for specific by Cassie Kushniruk children and seniors “really enjoyed”
training based on operational requirements to the Fire Chief or the event, and were “happy to have the
designate. West side boundaries begin at Head Quarters station and Children ages 4-10 and their opportunity to spend time together”.
end with Brule station coverage. The position also provides grandparents were invited to participate “Many participants said they had lots of
emergency response as required, assuming command as necessary in Edson FCSS' second session of fun,” she said.
and in accordance with the Yellowhead County Fire Services Grand Buds on August 11 in an effort to McDonald stated that Edson FCSS
Standards. promote relationship building and plans to host this program monthly for
provide the opportunity to learn more children and seniors in the community.
The salary range is currently $55,272 – $69,966 per year. Yellowhead about one another. “This program is important, especially
County offers a competitive benefit plan. With a full house, this month's through COVID, because for a long
program saw the pairs creating pebble while families were so disconnected
To apply please submit resumes online, on our web page art, which included two framed pieces and were unable to interact and spend
https://yhcounty.ca/employment of art to take home, a special note quality time together, especially seniors
written for each other, and some fun because they are so vulnerable to the
A detailed position description can be found in the job posting online. silly questions to ask one another. virus,” she explained. “This program
COVID-19 restrictions were enforced can begin to build these connections
We thank all interested applicants in advance, however only those through providing each pair with their again.”
applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. own work space and materials and McDonald closed, “There are many
sanitizing the areas before and after great opportunities that come with
Competition will remain open until 4:30 PM on Monday, August 3, each program. “Many of the materials inter-generational experiences for both
2020. they were able to take home and ages. When you give the opportunity
supplies like glue guns did not have to for children and seniors to interact,
Payroll Department be shared,” FCSS Supervisor Sarah beautiful and memorable things
Yellowhead County McDonald noted. happen.”
• Email: jobs@yellowheadcounty.ab.ca According to McDonald, both

The personal information obtained as a result of this advertisement will be utilized for
these employment opportunities only, and is subject to compliance with the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

























Addy Alford and grandmother Cindy Gray showing off their pebble art created
during Edson FCSS's second session of Grand Buds on August 11. Children
ages 4-10 and their grandparents participated in the event. photo Cassie
Kushniruk
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