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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.
The District offers an extensive range of recreation facilities, and tourism is a growing component of the local economy. The District has a Recreation Board and is a part of the Canadian Badlands initiative. Each hamlet also has a Community Association which operates local facilities.
Recreation facilities in the District include:
- Parks
- Playgrounds
- Golf Clubs
- Arenas
- Pool
- Curling Rink
- Community Hall
- Rodeo Grounds
- RV Campground
- Interprovincial Park - Lakes, swimming, fishing, boating
The main parks in Cypress County include:
To view more click on: Cypress County’s Tourist Attractions.
Religious Services
All major denominations are represented in the Cypress County.
Major Events
- Elkwater Rodeo
- 40 Mile Post Days in Irvine
- Boxsprings Rodeo
Hospitality & Accommodations
There are numerous restaurants and accommodations available, including Bed and Breakfasts throughout the district. Accommodations in Elkwater include Elkwater Lake Lodge.
Community Organizations
- Saddle and Spurs 4-H Light Horse Club serving Bindloss, Dunmore, Medicine Hat and Seven Persons.
- Clearwater Community Association
- Dunmore Community Association
- Elkwater Community Association
- Schuler Community Association
- Seven Persons Community Association
- Walsh Community Association
- Heritage Association of Cypress Hills
- Elkwater Roping Association
- Hilda Town and Country Ladies Club
- 20 Mile Post Historical Society
- Irvine & District Lions Club
- Irvine and District Agricultural Society
- Irvine District Curling Club
- Cactus County 4-H District Council
- Suffield Community Recreation Association
- CFB Suffield Military Family Resource Centre
- Schuler Community Curling Club
- Borderline 4-H Multi Club
- Seven Persons Sewing and Craft Club
- Seven Persons Community Ladies Club
- Seven Persons 4-H Beef Club
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.
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