Citizen Services and Program from Service Canada

Citizen Services and Program Delivery Service Canada/Government of Canada

Service Canada offers a broad range of programs and services to the communities and organizations that can assist in providing programs and services to the members of this community.

How to access services: Service Canada provides a single point of access to a wide range of government services and benefits. Click here for the How to Access Services Info Sheet PDF

The main focus:

Discuss the needs of the community and to gather information and knowledge. Below is a few links to PDFs that may be useful in this community.

Information about Employment Insurance Click here for the information brochure PDF

Applying for Employment Insurance Important notice: Employment Insurance (EI) provides temporary income support to people who have become unemployed through no fault of their own and are actively looking for work, as well as people who are not working due to special circumstances, such as illness, becoming a parent or caring for a sick relative. Service Canada handles the processing of EI claims and benefit payments. This document is intended for individuals who have become unemployed and its aim is to assist those individuals to apply for EI benefits.

Summary of Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Benefits

For more information see below or click here for the CPP and OAS Summary Handout PDF

Visit canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions

Call 1-800-277-9914 (please have the Social Insurance Number available)

Community Outreach and Liaison Services Click here for the brochure PDF

Service Canada Representatives travel to selected communities (rural, remote, and urban) to provide assistance and support clients on our programs and services. Through our Community Outreach and Liaison Services, Service Canada staff increase awareness of Government of Canada programs and facilitate access to services and benefits available. Our partnerships include:

• Local Communities;

• Non-Profit and advocacy groups;

• Healthcare Professionals;

• Indigenous communities, bands and councils;

• Provincial/Territorial Governments;

• Volunteer Organizations;

• Employers;

• Industry and professional associations;

• Educational Institutions;

• Unions;

• Other partner organizations.

Outreach Support Centre Contact: 1-877-631-2657 8am to 4pm.

Organization may print their own Outreach Support Centre business cards. OSC business cards are great to hand out as they are for our vulnerable clients who have issues accessing the internet. OSC business cards PDF for printing

Fire Ban	A fire ban prohibits wood campfires on public land, campgrounds, and private land including backyard fire pits. Fire permits will be suspended or cancelled, and no new permits will be issued.

Fire Restriction	A fire restriction prohibits the use of wood campfires on public land but does allow wood campfires inside provincial campgrounds and private property. Fire permits may be restricted, suspended, or cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued.

Fire Advisory	A fire advisory is issued if the fire danger rating has increased. Fire permits may be restricted. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and backcountry or random camping areas, but this level is a warning they may be restricted if the situation doesn't improve.

No Restriction	Normal burning rules apply.

The wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is HIGH. Warm weather and windy conditions have increased the wildfire risk. Alberta Wildfireare asking residents and visitors to use caution with fire and take steps to prevent wildfires.

No precipitation is forecasted for the next 24 hours, gusting winds are expected to continue into tomorrow. High winds can cause extreme fire behavior and allow fires to grow rapidly.

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Wildfire Situation

So far this year, 104 wildfires have been reported in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, burning nearly 434 hectares, two are listed as under control and all others have been extinguished. Of the 104 wildfires, 53 of them are consider lightning caused and 46 are human caused, 5 remain under investigation.

The wildfire dashboard provides up-to-date wildfire information at the click of a button. This interactive tool displays important statistics on the number of active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, sizes, locations and more.

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Fire Permits

During wildfire season, you are required to have a fire permit to burn within the Forest Protection Area (FPA), with the exception of a campfire.

Albertans can request a free fire permit by contacting their local forestry office or using the online Fire Permit Portal. Contact your local fire guardian or visit a Forestry office for a permit. Albertans living outside the FPA must contact their municipality or local authority for more information about fire permit requirements for burning. If you are planning on burning debris, it’s important to keep safe burning practices top of mind. Check your burn site for heat multiple times in the following weeks to ensure it has not reignited.

Spirit River (780) 814 1983

Valleyview (780) 524 6576

County West (780) 814 1648

Thank you for doing your part to prevent wildfires. If you spot a wildfire, call 310-FIRE.

Wildfire Prevention

Make sure your campfire is fully extinguished. A campfire can burn deep into the ground and flare up again in dry or windy weather. Soak the ashes and stir them. Keep soaking the ashes until they are cool to the touch. Even if you are going for a short hike, make sure your campfire is out. Learn more here.

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When wildfire danger is low to moderate, updates will be issued weekly. However, when the danger escalates to high or extreme levels, updates will be provided daily if fires are active and/or out of control. Expect your next wildfire update on September 18, 2024, unless conditions change.

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 832-7235

kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca

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