Community Lifestyles

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.

Community Organizations

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

 For complete listing of community organizations please visit www.samda.ca.

Recreation

Prairie Oasis Park
Tel: 403-779-2155
Location: 30 km south east of Hanna on Highway 36

Campsites:

• Jenner
• Buffalo
• Bindloss
• Partnership Rest Area at Cactus Corner

Community Halls:

• Jenner
• Buffalo
• Bindloss
• Empress
• Meadowlands
• Spondin
• Garden Plains
• Homestead Coulee
• Hand Hills
• Iddesleigh
• Pollockville
• Cessford
• Hanna
• Dorothy
• Red Rose
• Scapa
• Social Plains
• Richdale

Ball Diamonds:

• Big Country
• Bindloss
• Buffalo
• Empress
• Garden Plain
• Hand Hills
• Homestead
• Jenner
• Meadowlands
• Cessford
• Red Rose
• Scapa
• Social Plains
• Spondin
• Table Rock

Tennis Courts:

• Empress
• Hanna

Swimming Pool:

• Hanna

Soccer:

• Hanna

Rifle Range:

• Hanna

Motocross:

• Hanna

Golfing:

• Hanna
• Sunnynook

Curling Rinks:

• Jenner
• Pollockville
• Hanna
• Empress

Rodeo Grounds:

• Buffalo
• Jenner
• Big Country
• Table Rock
• Hand Hills

Outdoor Skating:

• Hanna
• Homestead Coulee
• Cessford

Indoor Skating:

• Jenner
• Diamond Jubilee
• Hanna

Playgrounds throughout

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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 on 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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