On the left side of this newsletter, you will find helpful links including a link to the online Calendar of Events which has listings for Fort St. John and area.   

Babysitting Course

This two-day course was designed to give young people the necessary tools to be responsible babysitters; keeping children in their care safe and happy. Topics covered include learning about the different developmental stages of children and the skills required to care for them: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children. The babysitter will learn techniques for behavioral problems as well as how to handle emergencies and understand basic first aid skills. They will also complete the program with new ideas of how to entertain the children in their care with games and fun activities.

Pre-Requsites: Ages 11 - 15 years
Cost: $94.64 + tax
Dates: November 23 & 24
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm (must attend both days for certificate)

Register 

For more information, call the Pool at 250.787.8178

The National Lifeguard Service® (NLS) Instructor course prepares candidates to teach and evaluate NLS Pool. Instructor candidates learn specific strategies designed to train lifeguards in advanced rescue techniques, public relations issues and first aid, as well as how to present material that will prepare lifeguards for any major aspect of supervising the public in an aquatic setting.

Cost: $360.58 + tax 

Register

The City of Fort St. John is seeking 4 non-profit organizations to volunteer for the annual Christmas Tree Pick-Up. Residents are asked to leave their Christmas trees on their tree lawn on a designated date so that the volunteers may collect and deliver them to the City's Snow Removal Dump Site at 79th Avenue and 93rd Street. An honorarium of $500 will be paid to each group.

Eligibility: groups must be not for profit, must operate in Fort St. John, and must provide their own equipment such as trucks trailer, etc.

For more information or to sign your group up, please contact us at 250-787-5791 or email communitydevelopment@fortstjohn.ca.

It's almost here - the annual Santa Parade and Festivities in the Park!  Come out and get into the Christmas spirit.  NEW for 2013 - Christmas Crafts prior to the parade.

4:30pm - 5:30pm FREE!!

6:00pm - FREE!!

7:00pm - FREE!!

Festivities in Centennial Park: Christmas Tree Light Up, Entertainment, Bonfire, Free Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate

8:00pm - 9:30pm - Bring a non-perishable food donation for admission!!

Skate with the Huskies at North Peace Arena

Want to be part of the parade? Fill out the parade entry form which is available at our website, and drop it off at City Hall or the Pomeroy Sport Centre before November 13.

For more information please email recreation@fortstjohn.ca or visit our website for up-to-date information.  

Visitor Centre has a new location! 

We are now located in the Pomeroy Sport Centre and loving our new home!  Come see for yourself and while you are here, do some shopping!

There's something for everyone in our souvenir shop and you don't have to be a tourist to enjoy shopping here!

Our battery-free iPhone/iPod speakers are definitely a hit, as is our collection of Moose souvenirs. We have everything from a Moose Crossing sign  to light-up Moose pens and the famous Mail-A-Moose Postcard.

Fort St. John pet owners can find some unique and useful items as well. Choose from pet bandanas, collapsible travel dog bowls, tennis ball doggie bones and doggie pick-up baggies in a handy carry case.  

We also have a great selection of souvenir t-shirts in sizes ranging from Toddlers to Adult. They are available in a wide range of colors and styles bound to suit everyone in the family. 

Don't miss our sale items! There are tons to choose from including picnic baskets, passport covers and luggage tags, regional books, golf sets, playing cards and pocket flashlights -  to name a few!

Come check out our great selection today! Our hours are 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 11am to 7pm weekends. Closed on Statutory Holidays. 

NEW for 2013~2014 will be the first Winter Photo Scavenger Hunt organized by the City of Fort St. John.  This fun, family-friendly event is sponsored locally by Unforgettable Memories. 

Through this popular event, our community is given the opportunity to showcase their talent while exposing the beauty of our City as well as the North Peace region. The event encourages participants to venture out into the City and area as well as promotes active living in Fort St John.  

~ Event dates:  November 15, 2013 - February 10, 2014
~  Registration begins November 8, 2013 
~ Sign-up by November 15 for early registration points
~  Scavenger Hunt list will be available beginning November 15 at the Visitor Centre or via email

More details including how and where to register, Coffee Talks (Tips & Tricks presented by Unforgettable Memories) and prizes will be coming after November 1.  Please visit our event webpage for up-to-date information.