PURCHASE A TRAIL PASS AND EXPLORE OUR TRAILS!

Thank You Note from Dave Newbury

Apr30

Thank You from Dave Newbury

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me after I received the CCSO Award. With so many dedicated volunteers I am honoured and grateful to be selected.

There have been many people who have helped and showed me the “Ropes”, I cannot acknowledge everyone, however the following individuals are at the top of my list.

As our Past President, Dan Guenette was so helpful and left a huge void when he left, always available to make decisions and suggestions. Our interactions started when I coached him in minor hockey.

Alex Manweiller was the ultimate instructor/guide on trail grooming, no one knows this work like Alex.

David MacLeod is always there to help on trail work or if he is working keeping “tabs” on me.

Cindy Brooks is always available to answer questions and/or find answers, no one puts more time and effort into the Trailblazers than Mrs. B.

Last but not least, I have spent the majority of my trail time with the kid from the south side Don Price. We have spent many summer/winter days trail cleaning. There has been a number of times when encountering huge amounts of trees we would comment “Are we trail cleaning or logging and where are the young guys?”

One cannot commit to volunteering without a dedicated partner, Peg and I have 58 years in and when leaving for a day on the trails I get a nice lunch and yes, a quick kiss and “Be careful out there”. I am not totally quitting, but have turned the cat keys over to a very dedicated and competent individual Richard Picard, who will be a fine keeper of the north side trails. I will still be volunteering and perhaps pulling the “levers” if required as long as the “Lord is willing and the river does not rise”. Dave Newbury

Thank you to Dave for all the kind words and we thank you for your dedication to the Club and the Community. Volunteers are a vital part of every community and we would not have many activities, opportunities, medical equipment, basic needs for many people or connections without them. VOLUNTEERS YOU ARE COMMUNITY!!!!

National Volunteer Week

Apr27

Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers that put in many hours in our Club on the trails, facilities, events, fundraising, organizing and managing. We have over 2700 recorded hours of volunteer work this past season. We know that we have other folks that help us out on the trails as well and we appreciate it when you take the time to help.

Congratulations Dave Newbury on National Award

Apr27


“Outstanding Groomer Operator of the Year”

 Congratulations Dave Newbury for your National Award from the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organization (CCSO).  In 2020, Mr. Newbury was nominated by the Whitecourt Trailblazers Club and won the Outstanding Groomer of the Year from the Alberta Snowmobile Association.  The ASA then forwarded the award to the National level and he was awarded the prestigious National Award for his outstanding volunteer efforts.  

Mr. Newbury has been a volunteer with the Whitecourt Trailblazers since 2009.  Prior to joining, he was having a friendly conversation with Mr. Ken Linford and was asked what he was up to – Dave’s response was “nothing”.  Ken asked him to come trail cleaning and he has been our super volunteer ever since.  

Mr. Newbury is an integral part of the Trail Maintenance and Grooming Team. Dave can be found on the trails throughout the year on any given day. Dave loves the great outdoors and would love to live in a cabin in the woods, if Peggy would move with him. Monthly, we keep track of our recorded volunteer hours for funding and other stats. Amazingly, we have a separate column in our report just for Dave. He volunteers on an annual average of over 300 hours (he reports on), but we know it is well over +400 hours. He works on the trail system installing signs, benches, repairing sheds or working on the snow cats, club truck or any other items that need attending too. Dave is one of our handymen. He can fix pretty much anything. Not only is he really good at fixing, but he is a well organized and a detailed man. He takes a lot of pride in what he does and wants to always do it well and by the book.

Dave is not new to volunteering. For over 50 years, he was involved in Minor Hockey in many capacities, coaching, on the board, a past president, a part of the senior’s hockey, Senators and refereed and for a number of years. A passion of his as well, he has been involved in golf and was an avid golfer for many years. For a few years, Dave has been riding and fundraising for the Ride to Conquer Cancer – a 200 km bike ride in southern Alberta. Thank you Dave for your community involvement! On behalf of the Trailblazers THANKS so much for EVERYTHING! you do for us. Over and above all the time!!

Eagle River Annual Clean Up

Apr27

“LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS”

 

Every spring we clean up the grass area with removal of leaves and debris for our summer renters.  We manage and rent out the campground as part of our agreement with the Alberta Parks and Environment and in return, we use the area as our staging for the winter months.  

We are planning to clean the area on Thursday, May 5th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. If you are unable to come at 5:00pm, please feel free to come when you can.  Please bring your own rakes, tarps, blowers and gloves, the more people the quicker we get it done.  We will buy you pizza for supper, therefore please RSVP so we know how many pizzas to purchase.  RSVP Cindy at 780-706-5267 or info@whitecourttrailblazers.ca or respond from this email. 

Thank you to everyone who is able to help us out, you are appreciated.  Families are welcome.  

Eagle River Group Camping – Bookings Available

Apr27

EAGLE RIVER GROUP CAMPING

We are booking for Eagle River Group Camping from May 13th to September 11th and have a few openings. If you are interested in booking the group campground, it is $200/night. We have a gazebo and outhouses. No power or sewer. Ball diamond area, horse shoe area, volleyball area and fire pit gathering. You also have to bring your own wood. Please contact the Forest Interpretive Centre to book your weekend 780-778-3363. You will have to pre-pay by credit card and in full. In addition, we ask that you complete an application/agreement to rent the facility.
Weekends Open:
May 13-15
May 27-29
June 10-12
June 17-19
August 26-28
September 9-11

Thank You to our Local Businesses for Selling Trail & Day Passes

Apr07

Thank you to our generous local businesses for selling ASA Annual passes for us.

Adrenaline Powersports
First Choice Truck & Car Wash
IGA – Whitecourt
RPM Powersports Ltd
Whitecourt Service Centre


website design by case+point:media