Emily Plihal
Local Journalism
Initiative Reporter
Your opportunity to learn how to properly handle food to prevent food contamination is coming to St. Isidore Cultural Centre in March.
Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Community Services is providing a Food Safety Course March 17 and March 18 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for $75 per person.
“We host the Food Safety Course every second year, recognizing that it is not offered in-person on a regular basis in the Peace Region,” explains FCSS director Amber Houle.
“The Food Safety Course ensures individuals working with food understand proper food handling practices to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses and enhances overall community health.”
The course includes a manual, facilitation, light snacks and refreshments. Participants are asked to bring a packed lunch.
“The course also helps businesses and individuals meet Alberta Health Services’ food safety regulations, reducing the risk of infractions and supporting local food service providers,” Houle explains.
“Anyone who is required to handle food, from restaurant staff, health care workers, to community volunteers should take this course,” she adds. “Many community programs, fundraisers, and events involve food service. Providing access to food handling certification ensures these initiatives can operate safely and in compliance with regulations.”
Community Services requires a minimum of 25 participants to offer the course, with registration and payment due by March 13.
“The Food Safety Course will review food safety legislations and the role of Alberta Health Services, foodborne illness, food safety hazards, food handling processes and techniques, temperature control, hygiene, cleaning, sanitizing and facility maintenance,” Houle says.
“We bring in a local Public Health Inspector from Alberta Health Services who instructs the course, with the length of the course set by Alberta Health Services.”
To register or for more information, please call (780) 625-3287.