Community Services

Palliser region communities have many services available for residents to keep them safe and secure.  A diverse range of recreational facilities and places of worship provide families the opportunity to stay active and maintain spiritual well-being.  All Palliser communities have a library or are part of a library system. 

Emergency Services and Fire Protection:

Policing

Police services are provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).  The County has also contracted an officer through the RCMP for enhanced services.  This "County Mountie" has duties more specifically related to county issues, such as overweight vehicles on banned roads.

A Community Peace Officer is also actively enforcing bylaws in the County, such as the Dog Control, Unsightly Premises and Noise bylaws.  Assistance to RCMP and local fire departments is also included in the day to day duties.

Fire Protection

Cypress County provides fire protection services to the entire County.  Fire halls are located in the Hamlets of Hilda, Irvine, One Four, Schuler, Seven Persons and Walsh.  In addition, the County also has fire trucks located in CFB Suffield, Cypress Hills Provincial Park Elkwater, the City of Medicine Hat, the Town of Redcliff and Jenner.

Ambulance Services

Ambulance services are administered by the Alberta Health Services.

Parks and Recreation:

• Parks
• Playgrounds
• Golf Clubs
• Arenas
• Pool
• Curling Rink
• Community Hall
• Rodeo Grounds
• RV Campground
• Interprovincial Park - Lakes, swimming, fishing, boating

Religious Services:

• Seven Persons Community Church - 45  1st Avenue, Seven Persons
• Hilda Baptist Church - 229 Railway Avenue, Hilda
• Hilda Bethlehem Lutheran Church - 221  2nd Avenue, Hilda
• Irvine United Church - Irvine

Library:

Irvine and Ralston have library services through the Shortgrass Library System

 

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