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.

Duchess offers a full range of services and facilities that rival any small community. Winter activities include; curling, skating, indoor soccer, hockey, adult evening sports at the school, a Christmas craft sale and the many activities featured at the community hall. Summer activities are varied and many. Golfing at our 9 hole golf course is always enjoyable followed up by refreshments at the clubhouse. Baseball and soccer keep everyone busy. School sports are a huge part of everyday life for the residents.

The Duchess Ag Society runs all facilities except the Soccer Arena:

• Curling Rink
• Community Hall
• Hockey Arena
• Indoor Soccer Arena
• Golf Course
• Ball Diamonds
• Soccer Pitches
• Campground

There are several parks in the community for families to enjoy.

The churches and service groups within the Village are very active.

Duchess Lutheran Church – 117-1st Street East ; Tel: 403-378-4400

Duchess United Church – 203-1st Street East; Tel: 403-378-3780

Duchess Mennonite Church – 204-3rd Street East; Tel: 403-378-4966

Bethel Mennonite Church – 270 Railway Avenue; Tel: 403-378-4413

Many activities center on the churches, the school and the hall. Doll club, 50+ club, ladies quilting, Sunday services, dessert theatres, fall fair, craft sales and mom and tot groups are abundant in the community

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.