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.

Village residents are always busy with community events. There are three parks within the village:

• School playground
• Westside playground
• Ball Park Facilities

Tilley also has an Arena, Curling Club and Community Hall to host large events within the region.

The Tilley region is known for its beautiful Provincial Parks, including United Nations World Heritage Site – Dinosaur Provincial Park. Here you will find many endangered plants, as well as beautiful badlands scenery and fossils. The Village of Tilley is located in the Canadian Badlands Region. Tillebrook Provincial Park is also only 24 km (15 miles) from Tilley, EID Rolling Hills Reservoir Campground is nearby, and Lake Newell is only 18 km (11 miles) from Tilley. This region is recognized for its great hunting and fishing in Southeast Alberta.

Community Organizations

• Tilley Community Centre - Tel: 403-377-2406
  
• Tilley and District Agricultural Society - Tel: 403-377-2008
  
• Tilley Friendship Society - Tel: 403-377-2590
  
• Tilley Curling Club - Tel: 403-377-2033
  
• Tilley Ball Park Association
  
• Tilley Fire Hall - Tel: 403-377-2626

Religious Services

• Bethany Lutheran Church
  
• Tilley Mennonite Church

Special Events/Attractions

• Fire and Rescue Valentine’s Dinner Show - February
• Kiwanis Ice Derby at Lake Newell Reservoir – February
• Rodeo – June
• Canada Day Celebrations – July
• Terry Fox Run – September
• Pheasant Festival Week – October
• Christmas Train/Community Christmas – December

Hospitality

• Tilley Restaurant – Western and Chinese Cuisine
• Tilley Hotel – Western Style Cuisine

Accommodation

The Tilley Hotel has accommodations for travelers, as well there are many hotels located in Brooks and Medicine Hat.   Orchard Valley Campground has ten serviced sites with power.

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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