MD of Acadia Alberta Easy Move Toolkit

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Community Lifestyle

Community lifestyle is one of the most important factors when considering a move. Sports, recreation, community involvement, cultural events, hospitality, and safety are just a few of the many reasons why people choose southeast Alberta as an excellent place to live.

Local community and recreation organizations reflect the interests and passion of our communities. From theatre groups, Ag societies and historical societies to Chamber of Commerce, youth groups and service clubs, our communities deliver great events and services to our community.

Recreation Facilities arena

A 2-sheet curling rink- artificial ice since 1960’s
A skating arena with natural ice
2 ball diamonds
Acadia Valley Memorial Hall
Parks
Playgrounds
RV campground with power & water
Horseshoe pits

Other Municipal Facilities

Gun Club
Municipal Dam – stocked with trout
Camping

Religious Services

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church – 201 Main Street;
Acadia Valley United Church – 14-2nd Avenue East

Special Annual Events/Attractions

Ladies Bonspiel – First week of February
ICE to DICE Mixed Bonspiel – First full week in March (Every team has a chance to win a trip for four to Vegas)
Minor ball season – Early May
Mothers Day Tea and Bake Sale – Second weekend in May
Canada Day Sports Day – July 1st
Prairie Elevator Fowl Supper – Second Sunday of September
Annual Sausage Fry & Social Evening – Saturday before Thanksgiving
Warren Peers Parent Council Fowl Supper - First Sunday of November
UCW Tea and Bake Sale – Late November
New Years Gala – December 31st

For more information:

Service Alberta helps caregivers by providing information on resources available for persons or organizations that care for individuals who need support due to age, or physical or mental illness or disability.
Service Alberta has information for parents on topics such as Alberta Centennial Education Savings Plan, Bully Free Alberta, and Passports for Children. There is even a day care look-up at this site.
Rural residents can obtain information specific to their needs through Service Alberta. Here, rural residents can look for links to information and publications about the Rural Development Initiative, water wells, the weekly Agri-News, hunting licenses and more.
Seniors can find links to the government information and services that apply to seniors, covering topics such as pensions, health care, retirement and more at this site.