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.

For complete listing of Community Organizations please visit the Town website

Special Annual Events/Attractions

• Ladies Spring Morning - May
• 941 Art Show - June
• Farmer’s Market - June to October
• Bull-A-Rama - July
• Youth Heifer Show – July
• Travelling Art Show – July
• Lions Show & Shine Antique Car Show - August
• Ducks Unlimited Banquet - October
• Christmas Farmers Market – December
• Night in Bethlehem – December

Recreation Facilities:

• A 9-hole golf course
• Modern hockey arena
• 2 tennis courts
• 6 horseshoe pits
• 3-sheet curling rink
• Gun range
• Fishing pond
• Running track
• 6 ball diamonds (one senior baseball diamond, five baseball/slow-pitch diamonds)
• Shirley McClellan Aquatic Centre (with laundry & washroom facilities)
• Fitness facility
• A senior citizens recreation center
• 2 RV camp grounds
• Parks and playgrounds
• Multipurpose agriculture building with indoor riding arena
• Skateboard park
• BMX bike track
• Legion Hall

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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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