The Community Services Department is excited to share with you upcoming activities, special events and courses that we will be offering throughout the month of May! 

 

The purpose of this annual month-long event is to showcase our community; encourage residents to experience their own "backyard" through visiting area attractions, businesses and events that they may not have known about or hadn't been to in awhile; and to promote all the services that the Visitor Centre has to offer to not only visitors but residents as well!

 

Some events throughout the month include:
- Energetic Amazing Race

- Plan Your BC Vacation

- Shopping Passport

- World Fair

 

*Registration information will follow later*

 

The City of Fort St. John is in the process of revamping the annual event known as Arbour Day. Stay tuned for a new initiative coming very soon called the "CommunityTree Rebate" program. This program will provide a rebate to City property owners who purchase a tree for their property. The purpose of the Community Tree Planting Rebate program is to encourage homeowners to beautify their yard and community. Other recognized benefits of urban tree planting include: increased property value, removal of air pollutants and increased energy savings from shade provided from the tree. 

 

By changing the structure of Arbour Day from a subsidized tree distribution program into a rebate program, the City hopes that an increased number of homeowners will be able to benefit from the initiative.   

   

For more information on the Community Tree Planting Rebate program, contact us at City Hall at 250-787-5791.

 

The Lifesaving Society Head Lifeguard course is designed as entry level training for lifeguards that are or will be responsible for the front line supervision of deck staff. As a result of the Head Lifeguard course, participants will develop an understanding of:

 

* The roles and responsibilities of a Head Lifeguard

* Staff supervision, deck management and effective communication

* Staff training and development and implementation of Emergency Procedures

* Managing risk, facility safety and implementation of safety systems

* Planning and organization

* Record keeping and documentation

 

The Head Lifeguard certification requires full attendance, participation and an understanding of the skills and knowledge required by a Head Lifeguard. PREREQUISITES: Current NLS Pool, Option, 2 years lifeguarding experience, Current LSI

(recommended).

 

DATES & TIMES: May 18 & 25

May 18 from 10:00am - 7:00pm at the NPLP

May 25 from 10:00am - 7:00pm at the BRC

 

Dates: May 22 - June 19