District of Wells News - November 2007
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District of Wells
More Than Just GoldCommunity Fitness Centre Opens
WELLS COMMUNITY SCHOOL CELEBRATES WITH PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The community of Wells came out in force on Thursday, October 25th to celebrate the opening of the new Wells Community Fitness Centre at the Wells Community School.
The event, which was held in conjunction with a yummy pancake breakfast put on by the children at the school, was part introduction and part celebration. Carol McGregor, the Marketing & Economic Development Officer for the District of Wells, was a key force in helping bring the gym to Wells, and she briefly touched on all the hard work that had gone into its creation, saying that the gym is part of the District of Wells' goal of creating a healthy and active community.
Mayor Jay Vermette was on hand to cut the ceremonial ribbon, and he elaborated on Carol's comments, noting that the District of Wells had received generous funding from the 2010 Olympic Live Site program as well as the Northern Trust to help construct the new fitness centre. Unfortunately for all in attendance Mayor Vermette declined the opportunity to demonstrate the new equipment for the assembled crowd.
Although the grand opening of the facility has already taken place, patrons are being asked to hold off using the gym until taking an orientation session.
There are currently two orientation sessions planned, both with Heather Hartridge, a personal trainer based out of Quesnel.
The sessions will be taking place on Monday, November 5th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The orientations are free, and all current and prospective members are encouraged to attend.
Current fees for using the Wells Fitness Centre are as follows:
- $15.00 per month
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$75.00 for six months
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$120.00 for 12 months
- $5.00 drop-in fee
There is a $25.00 key deposit required for everyone. If you are receiving a free membership ( i.e. police, fire brigade, ambulance etc..) you will need to bring a $25.00 deposit to receive your key. The $25.00 must either be cash or cheque.
The Wells Community Fitness Centre is only available for persons 16-years-of-age or older. For more information on Wells Community Fitness Centre, or to join up, please stop by the District of Wells office located at 4243 Sanders Avenue, or call (250) 994-3330.
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Happy Hallowe'en
BARKERVILLE GHOSTLY TOWN TOUR A GHOULISHLY GOOD TIME
Barkerville Historic Town was the place to be on Hallowe'en. WIth the Ghostly Town Tour, excellent haunted house, weiner roast, apple bobbing, and assorted goodies and treats, not to mention the a first-rate fireworks show, a good time was had by all.
The Ghostly Town Tour is made possible by the hardwork and dedication of Barkerville Historic Town employees, as well as numerous volunteers from the community. A special thank-you goes out to everyone who helped make the evening a safe, fun, family event.
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Wells Fire Brigade Practices at Barkerville Historic Town
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT HELPS ENSURE VITAL ASSET IS PROTECTED
As part of their mandate to provide fire protection to the community, the Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade helps ensure the safety of Barkerville Historic Town through a mutual aid agreement between the District of Wells and the Barkerville Heritage Trust.
In order to ensure that the brigade members are up to speed on the types of structures and location of the fire fighting equipment in Barkerville Historic Town, the Wells Fire Brigade holds scheduled practices at the townsite with Ray Bellu, a former Quesnel Fire Chief who works as a fire protection liaison for Barkerville Historic Town.
If you are interested in joining the Wells FIre Brigade, stop by one of the practices at the Wells Firehall. Practices take place weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM.
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Random Wells
IMAGES FROM WELLS AND AREA
Continuing on last month's theme of looking up, an unknown group of Wells residents recently created an outdoor art exhibit on Pooley St.
Strung high above the local thoroughfare, the banners are a colourful display for locals and visitors alike.
What do you think of this latest addition to downtown Wells?
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Town Potluck
NOVEMBER 15TH
Be sure to make your way to the Banquet Room of the Wells Community Hall at 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 15th for the monthly Community Potluck. The Wells Community School will be holding a "Math Fair" at the potluck, with a number of fun and interesting math games to try.
Flu Clinic
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH
The Public Health Nurse from Quesnel will be providing eligible residents of Wells with flu shots on Thursday, November 8th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Banquet Room at the Wells Community Hall. For more information on eligibility for the shots please download the following poster (pdf viewer required) or contact the District of Wells at 994-3330.
Backhoe Tender
AVAILABLE AT DOW OFFICE
Any parties interested in applying for the District of Wells Backhoe Tender for 2007/08 and 2008/09 can pick up a tender specific document at the District of Wells office starting on Monday, November 5th. Sealed tenders plainly marked as to the contents will be received by the District of Wells until 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 13th, 2007. For more information contact the District of Wells at 994-3330.
Free Pedometers
HOW FAR DO YOU WALK?
The District of Wells has a limited number of pedometers available to give away for free to local residents. If you are interested stop by the District of Wells office, located at 4243 Sanders Ave.
Meetings/Minutes
INFORMATION AVAILABLE
District of Wells meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month throughout the year. The District of Wells also publishes all of its minutes and bylaws online. You can find the full meeting schedule, along with District of Wells minutes, bylaws and other useful information at district.wells.bc.ca.
Post Your Events
WEBSITE UPDATED
Did you know that you can post all of your events directly on the wellsbc.com website? To post your event just click on the events link on any page of the website. Once inside simply click on the "Add your event" icon, fill out the details, and your done. All events are approved by staff before going live.
Building Permits
DO YOU NEED ONE?
The District of Wells would like to remind residents that building permits are required for a number of building-related tasks in Wells, such as major repairs, demolishing a building or building an accessory structure. If you are planning renovations or new construction and are unsure of whether or not you need a building permit please stop by the office or call us at 994-3330.
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TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
Tell us what you think of the District of Wells news. Use the "comment" link on the bottom of each story to send an email to the District of Wells, or you can contact Sundance Topham via phone at 250-994-3330, or email wells@goldcity.net.