The Town of Hay River has a new recreation programmer.

Courtney Fraser started her new role on June 7.

She previously lived in Hay River, but spent the past few years in Alberta.

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Fraser has a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and worked for over 10 years in social services in Alberta, mainly as a school counsellor in the Red Deer area.

And she hopes to bring that experience to her new role in recreation.

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Fraser said being a recreation programmer sounds like a good way to promote mental health in more of an active fun way.

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In her new job, Fraser expects to be working in a number of areas, including fitness programming, the after school club, the Summer Heat program, and special events.

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Fraser, who is originally from Alberta, noted that her husband is from Hay River and they visited as often as they could.

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Now her husband is working in Hay River and everything fell into place for their return.

As probably appropriate for a recreation director, Fraser is also very active and plays volleyball, hockey and badminton, along with running and working out.

In Alberta, she was also involved in boards overseeing minor hockey, minor soccer and family community support services.

Fraser also welcomes the opportunity to work in the Hay River Community Centre, which she noted wasnSA国际影视传媒檛 built when she lived in the town.

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During the June 8 online meeting of town council, Stephane Millette, the recreation director with the town, informed councillors that Fraser had started work the day before.

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