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Notice: COVID-19 UPDATE - April 4th, 2020

Hello Members, BLMS Council and Administration are regularly updated through many forms of government conference calls and emails. We have also applied to different pockets of funding within our purview to benefit our community and continue to provide services to our members. There have also been several concerns brought forward in relation to the current crisis, we have to stress to our membership the importance of keeping social distancing. In particular to this, there are “Asymptomatic” (person condition producing or showing no symptoms) people out there that can pass this along to our vulnerable people and this is increased with those coming from larger centers that have many cases of COVID-19. For complaints related to those persons not complying to Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer you may contact AB health @ https://ephisahs.microsoftcrmportals.com/create-case/ (An Inspector will be assigned to follow up and Law Enforcement may be contacted) Members are encouraged to follow the directions of Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer. If you are sick please use the self assessment web page that will put you in touch with the Health Authorities at: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Journey/COVID-19/Pages/Assessment.aspx?fbclid=IwAR20S9wCmb2xEkrk 8JY_j7jQCCFl0bxE1hWX50uq3JVAVF9Dx6ZxBrHpRyc ) Alberta has also announced plans for assistance which can be accessed through: https://www.alberta.ca/index.aspx Please see the Interactive statistics related to COVID-19 in Alberta @ https://covid19stats.alberta.ca/ (This has a Map that shows current COVID-19 cases by region/area and other stats) We all have a role to play in this crisis, and your part is to keep yourself and your families safe. We continue to work for our communities’ safety, if any member of the settlement is experiencing difficulties of any type, you are encouraged to contact the administration office to request assistance and each request will be looked at on a case by case basis. Thank you and please remember to wash your hands often and thoroughly. Roy Auger Director of Emergency Management

Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement Newsletter

Issue Date: April 9, 2020

Next Issue: April 23, 2020

Submission Deadline: April 21, 2020

Ephesians 1:7 NLT

“He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son

and forgave our sins.”

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ADMINISTRATION

Ideally, Easter is for going to church and having a large group get-together with family and friends. But this year, things are different. “We must do everything we can to prevent the spread of this virus from person to person in the community. I know this is becoming increasingly difficult the longer this goes on and especially with a long weekend coming up when normally people would be gathering together. But please continue to stay home. The less you are out in the community, the less chance you have of contracting or spreading the illness.”

Here are 9 ideas for how to celebrate Easter while social distancing.

1. Tune into a church service via livestream. Many churches are offering this. 2. Listen to a worship/gospel playlist. 3. Schedule a virtual hangout via FaceTime or Skype with family and friends to

wish them a happy Easter. 4. Send Easter cards. 5. Dye Easter eggs. 6. Have an egg hunt in the backyard (only with the members in your household,

of course). 7. Set a celebratory tone for the day by decorating your table. 8. Make a classic Easter recipe, like deviled eggs. 9. Use your at-home Easter as an excuse to start a new tradition, like a baking

project.

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Attention Members:

If Members need help with Employment Insurance Applications (EI) and/or the Canadian Emergency Relief Benefit (CERB), please contact Lee Ann Joe, Grants Coordinator, at the Administration office (780) 689-2170. Thank you, Lee Ann Joe

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2020/2021 Boyle Minor Hockey Association Registration Fee Schedule

Level (Year Born)

Registration Fee

MIDGET

2003, 2004, 2005 $505

BANTAM

2006, 2007 $405

PEEWEE 2008, 2009

$330

ATOM 2010, 2011

$280

NOVICE

2012, 2013 $205

INITIATION

2014, 2015, 2016 $105

Registration Deadline for current players is April 23, 2020. After April 23rd to June 30th, fees

increase by $100.

Registration for ALL players is June 30, 2020.

All cheques are made payable to the “Boyle Minor Hockey Association” and can be mailed to Box 625 Boyle, AB, T0A 0M0 or e-transfer to boylehockey@gmail.com (NSF fee is $50) Payment of Fees:

❖ Fees may be paid fully at the time of registration.

❖ Fees may be paid by post dated cheque; September 1, 2020.

❖ Fees may be paid by two equal installments post-dated September 1 and October 1,

2020.

❖ Volunteer Cheques post-dated October 1, 2020 in the amount of $300.00

Rookie Program: If this is the first year this player is in a Minor Hockey program, then BMHA

waives registration fees only for Pre-Novice and Novice level. There is a $55 fee only to cover

insurance costs. Post-dated volunteer cheques and all other fundraiser duties are required.

COMMUNITY

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Happy Easter!