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Mendelsohn's Outfitters

This store has been a mainstay on Main Street since 1923, supplying tourists, mountaineers, and locals alike with anything/everything they need to fully enjoy the park, from fishing tackle to sleeping bags to snowboards. In recent years, the store has diversified and now carries a great deal of clothing and outerwear from companies like Roxy, The North Face, etc.

Positions:
Owner: Gabe Mendelsohn [gmendelsohn]
*Sales Associates: Jimmy Peaks [jimmypeaks

Ice River General Store

The Ice River General Store is the oldest existing business in the village, having been started at the town's founding. While it has gone through a variety of owners, it has over time remained a mainstay in the community. It is the main location for grocery shopping (their produce selection is legendary, and their meat selection is very impressive), and is also the only place in town where alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and distilled liquors) can be purchased in the park.

Positions:
Owner(s): Daniel Hayes [dannyhayes]
*Stockpeople: (2)
*Cashiers: Available (2-3)

Bahiti

Bahiti is a hip store that is stocked full of the latest dresses, accessories, jeans, lingerie, shoes and more. They have all of the hottest and newest styles to keep you looking your best.

Positions:
Owner: Shahira Amin [shahira]

Bluebird Bakery

A local bakery, at the corner of Main Street and Bluebird Avenue, is very popular amongst the locals for the delicious breads and pastries.

Positions:
Baker/Owner: Available
Baker: Available
*Clerk: Available

Village Cafe

A true village staple, the Village Cafe is a bustling little restaurant that serves fast, no-nonsense diner food. Their coffee has its own fanclub on Facebook, and it is a popular congregating spot for the locals. It is particularly packed on Sunday mornings for brunch.

Positions:
Owner(s): Available
Cook(s): (2)
*Servers: Marcy Keller [marcykeller] (2 available)

Ice River Reflections

Anyone who has ever gone to a tourist town has been into one of these shops. Filled with trinkets and t-shirts adorned with Grizzly Bears and the park name emblazoned on everything, they actually do an incredibly amount of business, year round. Souvenirs are much more profitable than one would imagine.

Positions:
Owner(s): Keegan St. Mars [keeganstmars]
*Clerk: (1)

8-Bit Computers

So much more than just a computer store/repair shop, 8-Bit sells video and computer games, gaming systems, new DVD releases, as well as holding weekly gaming nights for D&D and WoW. The only computer store in more than an hour's drive, they can fix most anything, and if they cannot, they can sell you something so much better.

Positions:
Owner: Available
*Sales Associates/Repair Technicians: (3)

Ice River Hair and Nail Salon

The town hair and nail salon, owned and operated by ______________.

Positions:
Owner: Available
Hair Stylists: Available

221B Baker

A small bookstore found on Caribou Avenue. There are three worn leather armchairs that look onto the street, and the owner does not mind getting a good preview before dedicating oneself to a purchase.

Positions:
Owner: Available

Fine Tuned

Fine Tuned has been the town's stop for all their musical needs since 1966. It's a place where you can still find most anything to suit your taste. The store carries a wide variety of new and old music in several forms, mostly CD, but also Vinyls and Cassettes. It houses one very old piano which costumers can play but is not for sale. Musical Instruments are available on order through the store. The motto is, and has been since 1966, "If we don't have it, give us a week."

Positions:
Owner: Available
Clerk: Available

Fashions Couture

Our wedding dresses combine retro details with modern lines, for a fresh take for brides. And if you don’t see exactly what you like on the rack, we’re happy to customize a style or start from scratch. We love to come up with that one detail that makes your dress perfect for you. We hand-craft each pattern and make sure it’s right for you through a series of fittings. All Fashions Couture dresses are made sweatshop-free right here in the Ice River Valley, at a woman-owned sewing facility (let’s hear it for grrl power!).

Open: MON - SAT
Hours: 10am - 8pm.

Positions:
Owner : Available
Assistant Manager: 1 position open
Seamstress: [NPC unless interested]
Receptionist: 1 position open

The Goodman Gallery

This local art gallery is run and owned by Ed Goodman, a prominent collector of contemporary art. Open Tuesdays through Fridays, the gallery has a reputation for introducing new artists to the industry.

Positions:
Owner: Ed Goodman [NPC; contact the mods if you'd like to play]
Curatorial Assistant: 2 available.
Receptionist: (1)

Top Shelf Sports

Top Shelf Sports, which specializes in hockey and ice skating gear as well as supplying equipment for all other court and field sports the people of Ice River enjoy. The store is a truly family business, much like their competition, Mendelsohn's Outfitters.

Positions:
Owner: Available
Sales Associates: Available

Paddington's Bar

The first bar in Ice River was opened in 1834 by James Paddington, a retired logger and founding citizen of Ice River. Named in his honour, Paddington's Bar is a laid-back town pub, with comfortable booths, walls covered in cheesy signs and photographs of patrons, and sixteen different kinds of beer on tap. They have a full lunch and dinner menu, and sell amazing Buffalo wings. Not the most urbane experience, by far, but it really is where everyone knows your name.

Positions:
Owner(s): Available
*Bartenders: (2 available)(Must be 18 to serve alcohol)
*Servers: (3) (Must be 18 to serve alcohol)

Sunset Ridge Inn

A very popular ski resort up on Mt. Thompson Drive, the Inn actually has fifty rooms, ten ski trails, and a ski shop. It is also home to the Valley Bistro, a small, upscale restaurant. Owned by the insufferable Gary Outram, it is a great place to work, if you're not big on the whole self-respect thing.

Positions:
Guest Services Manager: Leo Edwards [leonatus]
*Housekeepers: (2)
*Maintenance: (2)
Valley Bistro Manager:(1)
Chef: Allison Porter [allisonporter] (1 available)
*Servers: Jemimah Stonem [jemimah] (1)
*Ski Shop Technicians: (3)
*Ski Instructors: (2)

Cece's Restaurant

CeCe's is a fun, family oriented resturant. With pictures of its customers decorating the walls, you can literally follow a child's growth over the years. The music is contemporary and subject to change due to the patron's wishes. You're welcome to be loud and have fun, while the kids are allowed to add thier own little flair to the walls of the play room by leaving thier handprint on it. The staff know you by name and the boss isn't too strict.

Positions:
Owner: Available
Managers: (1 night, 1 day)
Servers: Lucy Kachatourian [kachatourian] (1)
Cooks: (2)

Ice River Auto Shop

If you're having car troubles, this is the place to go. Not only is Ice River Auto Shop the only place to take your vehicle within 100km, but it is run by certified mechanics who do quality work at fair prices. Also, if you're ever in a bind (or snow drift) they have a tow truck ready to help 24hrs a day. They even extend their services to the parks department at a discounted rate, servicing park vehicles as needed.

Positions:
Owner/Mechanic: Available
Mechanic: (2)
Front Desk/Office Assistant: (1)

These aren't the only businesses in the downtown. In particular, we'd like to see: a clothing store, more restaurants, and a sports store. Feel free to create entrepreneurial ventures for your characters!

Ice River Valley Veterinary Services

A veterinary clinic serving the community, but also the park for injured/sick animals - tame or wild. The clinic also acts as a small shelter and rehabilitation clinic, with spaces for homeless animals and wild animals regaining their strength.

Positions:
Veterinarian: Elliot McCallum [elliotmccallum]
Veterinary Assistant: Cora Hogen [cogen]
Receptionist: Cameron Troy [camerontroy]

University of Calgary Research Team

A small group of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows led by a professor take this yearly field course in ecosystems management. All students must be at the M.Sc. or Ph.D. level, and must be in the biological sciences field - biology, ecology, or environmental science. The group coordinates with the wardens and tracks the sustainability of the natural ecosystem in the park.

Positions:
Field Professor: Nathaniel Everett [neverett]
Graduate Students: (3 available)

Professionals

The village needs at least one lawyer, and an accountant or financial advisor. The business could be run out of the individual's home, or from an office downtown.

Lawyer: Available
Accountant/Financial Advisor: Available

National Park Wardens

National Park Wardens are the individuals responsible for the safety and security of the people and animals in Ice River Valley National Park. They man a variety of warden stations through the park, respond to requests for assistance, ensure that poaching does not take place, and enforce park rules. They are admittedly a bit of a joke with the village people; they don't tend to take their jobs terribly seriously, much to the chagrin of their boss, Park Supervisor Weiss.

Park Wardens are required to have a diploma in environmental law enforcement, or equivalent experience.

Positions:
Senior Warden: Park Supervisor Weiss [NPC; mod controlled]
Wardens: Sam Barnes [sambarnes], Will Cooke [willcooke], Leland Rutherfurd [rutherfurd]
Rookie Warden: Available

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The police force in the municipality of Ice River consists of four RCMP officers who reside in the village (learn more about the RCMP here). The officers also have a German Shepherd named Duke, who holds down the fort at the station.

RCMP officers must go through extensive training. A link to the description is found (here).

Positions:
Receptionist: Available
Staff Sergent: Available
Constables: James Docherty [docherty], Carrie Martin [cmmartin]

Ice River Public Library

A lovely, modern space that has a modest collection. It is a very popular study spot for students thanks to its comfortable couches and chairs and multitude of natural light.

Positions:
Librarian: Available
Part-time Assistant to the Librarian: (2 available)

Ice River Valley National Park Office

The base of operations for the wardens, there is also an information center, gift shop, and tour guide station located here on the edge of the park land.

Positions:

Receptionist/Tourist Information: (1 available)
*Tour Guides (canoe, hiking, walking tours - take your pick of one/all): (2 available)
*Gift Shop Clerk: (2)

Post Office:

Pretty self-explanatory. This is where everyone's mail goes.

Positions:

Post Master: (1)
Postal Clerks: Shelly Redfox [redfox] (1 available)

Town Hall

Jobs with the local government in Ice River.

Positions:
Receptionist: Available
By-law Enforcement Officer: (1)
Town Planner: (1) Requires an education in city planning.
Town Maintenance: (2) Responsible for the care and upkeep of the park, local government buildings, and the arena.

Education

Ice River Valley Elementary School and High Schools enrols just over three hundred children between them. As is the case with many smaller schools, there are split grade classes for elementary school children. Teachers are required to have a BA in their area of specialty, as well as a BEd from an accredited Canadian teacher's college. Educational Assistants require a diploma in their field.

Positions:
Principal: Josiah Justice [jjustice]
Elementary School Teachers: (grades pre-k/k, 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 available) (4 available)
High School Teachers (Teaching two of the following: History, Mathematics, Geography, Physical Education, Computers, Wood Shop, Biology, Chemistry, Physics): Oliver Wilson [oliverwilson] teaching Drama; (4 available)
Educational Assistants: (3)
Receptionist: (1)

Ice River Valley Medical Clinic

The medical clinic has room for a few in-patient beds, but focuses mostly on outpatient medical treatment, emergent care, and preventative medicine. The clinic is open from 10-4, Monday to Friday, but the emergency room is always available, with a doctor always on call.

Positions:
Doctors: 2 available
Resident: Logan Troy [logantroy]
Nurses: Jackie Curtis [jackiecurtis], (3 available)
Paramedics: (2)
Clerks: (2 available)

Minister for Ice River United Church

Church Minister: Adam Lazar [adamlazar]

The church requires an ordained United Church minister. Young or old, single or with a family, as long as the minister gives good sermons and can tolerate all of the old ladies in the church group, he or she will be a success.


Sunday School Teacher: Available
Volunteers: Available

Ice River Volunteer Fire Department

Due to the small size of the village, Ice River does not have a full-time fire department. Instead, it relies upon a network of volunteer fire fighters, who are trained to fight fires, conduct search-and-rescue missions in the park, and respond to automobile accidents. All are given a pager, and when there is a call - day or night - they head straight to the fire hall. They are paid for every hour they work, and local businesses are generous enough to allow firefighters to leave work, not show up for work, and show up late because of fire calls.

Fire Chief: (1) (Responsible for coordinating the fire fighters)
Fire Captains: gmendelsohn (1 available)
Regular Volunteers:neverett, jemimah, leonatus

Local Government

Village Council meets every second Tuesday of the month, with the last meeting of each month being open to the public who can submit petitions or raise concerns. There are four councillors, each elected every two years, and a Reeve, who acts as the mayor. None of these jobs are full time positions, and many local businesspeople tend to hold them, but they are important to the community. Elections for new councillors and a reeve will take place on February 15th.

Reeve: Gary Outram
Councillors: TBD, February 15th.

Unpaid Volunteer Opportunities

Ice River Legal Association

The IRLA mission is to provide legal services to individuals, families and groups in the greater Ice River area who are unable to obtain legal services because of limited income, age, disability, discrimination and other barriers. IRLA is a small office of lawyers, paralegals and support staff. IRLA services are free of charge for those who are eligible. IRLA provides a limited range of legal services including full representation, advice, brief service, community education and policy advocacy.

Executive Director: (one - only paid position through governmental grants)
Volunteers: Carrie Martin (RCMP Constable) [cmmartin], others needed for reception/filing/office work and other help.

RCMP Auxiliary Constable Program

Auxiliary Constables are unpaid, civilian volunteers who under the supervision of regular officers, assist in community policing. This might mean working on a street patrol, crowd control at events, giving community safety talks, and most significantly for Ice River, helping organize and conduct search-and-rescue operations or assist in times of emergency. They wear an RCMP uniform with the 'Auxiliary' badge on their shoulder, and are a key component of community policing in Ice River. To learn more, click here.

Auxiliary Constables: Available

Wolverines Hockey

Every Thursday evening, a group of men in the community get together to play a game of hockey at the arena. It is more of a social thing than anything else - players usually go out for drinks at Paddington's afterwards. When in season, the Wolverines Mens' Hockey Team plays exhibition games against teams in Banff, Golden, and Jasper. For those who are unfamiliar with the sport, a run down of the game and positions can be found here.

Team Members: sambarnes, neverett, logantroy, rutherfurd.

Ice River Outdoors Club

This club basically gives an excuse for members of the community to go on some sort of monthly adventure, whether it is mountain climbing, mountain biking, hiking, orienteering, winter camping or backpacking into a remote area of the park. They are sponsored by the Outfitting store, and always welcome new members, if they can handle how hardcore the club members seem to get about their trips.

Club President: gmendelsohn
Club Executive: Available
Club Members: rutherfurd

Volunteering with the Ice River Animal Shelter

Located within the Ice River Veterinary Clinic, Ice River Animal Shelter cares for homeless animals and injured and/or motherless wild animals from the Park. Volunteers work under the supervision of the veterinarian and his/her team to raise funds, feed and care for these animals. Many volunteers also act as foster parents for animals in situations where there is not enough space for them all.

Shelter Owner: elliotmccallum
Shelter Volunteers: cogen, keeganstmars, redfox, jimmypeaks, neverett (unofficially), camerontroy

Ice River Book Club

The Ice River Book Club meets biweekly to discuss their monthly read.

Club Founder: Available
Members:

Ice River Choir

The Ice River Choir is a group that meets up every second Thursday evening to sing together. They perform at village events, and sometimes to other cities to sing as well.

Members: