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Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)

Thorhild County Family and Community Support Services develops locally-driven, preventative social services to enhance the well-being of families, children, seniors and volunteers in Thorhild County.

Services offered under this program:

Assist people to develop independence, strengthen coping skills and become more resistant to crisis;
Assist people to develop an awareness of social needs;
Assist people to develop interpersonal and group skills which enhance constructive relationships among people;
Assist people and communities to assume responsibility for decisions and actions which affect them;
Provide supports that help sustain people as active participants in the community.

July Bus Schedule

August Bus Schedule

SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION OPEN!

Thorhild County FCSS Summer Programs provide children and youth with opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills, create positive friendships, and stay active through fun and engaging experiences. These programs are preventative in nature and support healthy children, youth, families, and communities by encouraging social connection, recreation, learning, and personal growth in a safe and supportive environment. Click here to view the Brochure.

Thorhild County FCSS is still collecting family recipes for the Communuty Recipe Book!!

Volunteer Income Tax Program

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program provides low income individuals who have basic non-complex returns with free help in completing and filing their income tax returns.

Income Limits for the 2025 tax year are as follows:

Singles up to $35,000
Couples combined income up to $45,000
Families with a combined income up to $52,500

To book an appointment or for information please call Kelly at 780-398-3741 ext. 2820.

Food Bank

Residents of Thorhild County may access the Redwater Fellowship of Churches Food Bank. Pleases call 780-942-2061 for more information. If you experience difficulty in being able to pick up items from the Food Bank please contact our office to see if we can assist.

Family School Liaison Program

Thorhild County FCSS in partnership with Aspen View Public School provides support services to children of school age and their families to strengthen and stabilize school, family and community life.

The program address issues such as:

building self-esteem
social interaction and relationships
managing emotions
coping with stress
family issues
separation anxiety
effective communication

Christmas Hampers

During the Christmas Season this campaign provide food hampers and gifts for those in need.

yellow watch - tornado - changed

### Area: (Flagstaff Co. near Killam and Sedgewick, Flagstaff Co. near Lougheed and Hardisty, Flagstaff Co. near Alliance and Bellshill Lake, Co. of Vermilion River near Paradise Valley, M.D. of Wainwright near Irma, M.D. of Wainwright near Wainwright, M.D. of Wainwright near Edgerton and Koroluk Landslide, M.D. of Wainwright near Chauvin Dillberry Lake and Roros, M.D. of Provost near Hughenden Amisk and Kessler, M.D. of Provost near Czar Metiskow and Cadogan, M.D. of Provost near Provost and Hayter)

yellow watch - tornado - in effect

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. The greatest risk for tornadoes will be through 7 PM local time. Any storm with the potential to produce tornadoes will be accompanied by hail up to the size of baseballs. ### Significant damage or destruction to infrastructure, homes and the natural environment is possible. Tornado watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on social media using #ABStorm. Area: (Co. of Stettler near Stettler Nevis and Rochon Sands, Co. of Stettler near Big Valley, Co. of Stettler near Donalda, Co. of Stettler near Botha and Gadsby, Co. of Stettler near Byemoor and Endiang, Co. of Paintearth near Halkirk and Big Knife Prov. Park, Flagstaff Co. near Forestburg and Galahad, Co. of Paintearth near Castor and Fleet, Co. of Paintearth near Brownfield, Co. of Paintearth near Coronation and Throne, S.A. 4 near Veteran and Consort)

yellow watch - tornado - in effect

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. The greatest risk for tornadoes will be through 7 PM local time. Any storm with the potential to produce tornadoes will be accompanied by hail up to the size of baseballs. ### Significant damage or destruction to infrastructure, homes and the natural environment is possible. Tornado watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on social media using #ABStorm. Area: (Flagstaff Co. near Killam and Sedgewick, Flagstaff Co. near Lougheed and Hardisty, Flagstaff Co. near Alliance and Bellshill Lake, Co. of Vermilion River near Paradise Valley, M.D. of Wainwright near Irma, M.D. of Wainwright near Wainwright, M.D. of Wainwright near Edgerton and Koroluk Landslide, M.D. of Wainwright near Chauvin Dillberry Lake and Roros, M.D. of Provost near Hughenden Amisk and Kessler, M.D. of Provost near Czar Metiskow and Cadogan, M.D. of Provost near Provost and Hayter)

Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)