Video Recap of Leonard Nimoy's Visit

This video is from albertaonyt youtube channel, which is managed by the Alberta Government. There is some excellent sites and sounds from the momentous day in Vulcan. Enjoy1

Get Ready for Spock's Homecoming

This Friday, April 23, Spock will finally make landfall in Vulcan. Leonard Nimoy is scheduled for a 'homecoming' of sorts this Friday and events are planned to welcome him to the community. Nimoy will begin with a private visit to the Trek Centre followed by a parade-style procession down mainstreet into downtown Vulcan where a stage will be set-up at 3rd Avenue where he will address the crowd and media. Fesitivities also include the unveiling of a bronze bust of his character, Spock, and a "live long and prosper" handprint that will later be put into bronze as well. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved into the Curling Rink. Hope to see everyone out at this event.

Other features of the event include:

12:00-2:00- Community BBQ at ATB Financial on Mainstreet, with proceeds going to the Alberta Children's Hospital.

5:00 pm onwards: Stark Trek Movie Marathon at the Vulcan Lodge Hall with donation proceeds going to the Vulcan Rec Board's Arts and Culture programming.

Specific Event details are available on Vulcan Tourism's website as well as a map of downtown Vulcan indicating where things will be happening. Click here for more information.

Also, for more background information on Nimoy's acting career and details on his appearance at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo, check out today's article in the Calgary Herald.

Loose Moose Theatre comes to Vulcan!

There are still some tickets available for this Saturday's 3rd installment of the Vulcan Rec Board Concert series featuring the Loose Moose Theatre Company from Calgary. The show will be held in the Lodge Hall at 7:00 pm and tickets are available at Market Street and the Trek Centre. Loose Moose is an improv theatre group with an international reputation and a very impressive alumni roster. Their current home is at the Crossroads Market in Calgary where they hold weekly performances, though they also take their show on the road. It is a rare and exciting opportunity to have them in Vulcan, don't miss the show!

For more information on the Loose Moose theatre Group, including their current shows and shedule, visit their website by clicking HERE.

Also, stay tuned for more info on the next installment of the concert series, which will be on May 29th at the Lodge Hall and features a Classical Quartet from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.

Wind Turbine Technician Program Underway

The Vulcan Innovation Project/Lethbridge College Wind Turbine Technician program is up and running well! The students and instructors at the Lethbridge College Rural Training Centre (at CCHS) are adapting well to the new style of delivery of the program. The video conference sessions and electical lab are working just as we had hoped. Great to see!

Looking for a New Career?

The handling of water and wastewater is an increasingly important factor in our environmentally conscious society. Vulcan Innovation Project, along with NAIT, is offering both information sessions and training programs for anyone interested in the Water and Wastewater Technician trade. An information session in May will provide the background of the trade, as well as talk about opportunities for training, careers and employment, and more. This is open to all people - new entrants to the trade, existing operators, municipal employees and administrators, or anyone simply interested.
Actual training programs are scheduled for October 2010. This is open to new entrants and existing operators.
INFORMATION SESSION - May 17, 2010 at the Champion Community Hall, Champion AB from 6:30pm - 9:00pm. Cost is $15 per person.
TRAINING COURSE - October 19 & 20, Vulcan AB. More details to come.
For more info call Alan at 403-485-4147 alan@vulcanbusiness.ca

New Signage Bylaws for Downtown Vulcan

This week in the Vulcan Advocate, an article was published about the potential new signage bylaw for the commercial core of the town of Vulcan. Feedback from the community is important in situations like this, please feel free to leave your comments here on the blog or contact Wally Shouldice at the town office.

For the complete artictle, please click here.

Great Deal for HS Students at VIP Workshop

With the Basic Construction Skills workshop coming soon we are offering a discounted fee for High School students. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to get some hands on training from a local contractor to get prepared for summer employment. Training beforehand will make you more attractive to people looking for summer help. Or if you simply want to learn or improve your carpentry skills this workshop is for you too. Call us at 403-485-4147 or alan@vulcanbusiness.ca for more information.