EDMONTON, ALBERTA COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Edmonton is the Capital of Alberta and between 1900-1910, the Hudson's Bay Company was granted a reserve on much of the Fort's land but in the decade it was eventually all sold off to Edmonton. Edmonton became a city in 1904 and shortly after, with a mere 5,000 people became Alberta's capital Edmonton became the capital of Alberta in 1905, Edmonton, in its role as Gateway to the North[28] established one of the earliest airfields in Canada. It became the first licensed airfield in Canada, Blatchford Field (now Edmonton City Centre Airport), in 1929. Named in honour of former mayor Kenny Blatchford, pioneering aviators such as Wilfrid R. "Wop" May and Max Ward used Blatchford Field as a major base for the distribution of mail, food, and medicine to Northern Canada; hence Edmonton's role as the "Gateway to the North" was strengthened. Much of the growth in technology sectors is due to Edmonton's reputation as one of Canada’s premier research and education centres. Research initiatives are anchored by educational institutions such as the University of Alberta (U of A) as well as government initiatives underway at the Alberta Research Council and Edmonton Research Park. The U of A campus is home to the National Institute for Nanotechnology
Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River, and sits at an elevation of 671 metres (2,201 ft). Edmonton is the most northerly city in North America with a metropolitan population of over one million. The population of Edmonton Metro Area numbers approximately 1,231.100. For more information about Edmonton:
TOWN OF EDMONTON 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7 780-442-5311 www.edmonton.ca
WEATHER Edmonton, has an average July temperature of 22 ºC and an average January temperature of -8ºC. The average annual precipitation is 482 mm. For daily or historical weather conditions, visit: www.theweathernetwork.com
MEDIA One of the best ways to learn about your new community is to subscribe to the local newspaper: Edmonton Sun 780-468-5121 www.edmontonsun.com
EDUCATION For information regarding curriculum and enrolment procedures, please contact: Edmonton Public School Board Centre for Education 1 Kingsway Edmonton, Ab T5H 4G9 780-429-8000 [email protected] For information on the Roman Catholic Separate Schools, please contact: Catholic Education Service 9807 - 106 Street Edmonton, Ab T5K 1C2 780-441-6000 Toll Free 1-888-441-6010 [email protected]
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Find a doctor: http://www.cpsa.ab.ca/
Royal Alexander Hospital 10240 Kingsway Ave NW Edmonton, Ab T3H 3V9 (780) 735-4111 www.albertahealthservices.ca GlenRose Rehabilitaion Hospital 10230 111Ave NW Edmonton, Ab T5G 0B7 (780) 735-7999 www.albertahealthservices.ca University Of Alberta Hospital 8440 112 Street NW Edmonton Ab, T2G 2B7 (780) 407-8822 www.albertahealthservices.ca Stollery Childrens Hospital 8440 112 Street NW Edmonton, Ab T2G 2B7 (780) 407-8822 www.albertahealthservices.ca
PUBLIC SERVICES Cable Television Shaw - Cable, Internet and Phone Bundles (780) 490-3555
Utilities Electricity & Water Epcor - Customer Service 780-310-4300 Toll Free 1800-667-2345 [email protected] Enmax 780-310-2010 www.enmax.com
Garbage Collections Inquiries 311 or outside Edmonton Call 780-442-5311
Telephone Telus Within AB 310-2255 Outside AB 1-800-400-2598 www.telus.com The telephone area code for Edmonton is 780.
COMMUNITY
Community Services Assist Community Services Centre Head Office 9649 - 105A Ave Edmonton AB 780-429-3111 Southwest Office Pleasentview Centre 11016 51 Ave Edmonton, AB 780-429-3119
Whitecourt & District Public Library 780-496-7000 www.epl.ca For information about upcoming events in Edmonton, visit: www.edmonton.ca
SPORTS AND LEISURE For information regarding Sports and Receration in your area please visit, www.edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation
Golf Courses Lewis Estate Golf Course 260 Suder Greens Dr NW Edmonton (780) 489-4653 www.lewisestategolf.com Mill Woods Golf Course 4540 50 Street Edmonton (780) 448-1601 www.millwoodsgolfcourse.com
For more infor on the Golf courses in the Edmonton area plese visit: www.golfmax.ca
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
Annual Events K-Days, formerly known as Klondike Days and Edmonton's Capital Ex, is an annual 10-day exhibition held in Edmonton, Alberta, usually near the end of July. It runs in conjunction with A Taste of Edmonton.
Farmer’s Market Held during the months of May-October, on Tuesdays from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Vendors include fresh produce and baked goods. Carson Pegasus Provincial Park Located just 15 minutes outside of Whitecourt, this scenic lake park is open year-round for fishing, camping, snow-shoeing, windsurfing, hiking and cross-country skiing Centennial Park The park is the start of the town’s trail system, which includes 30 km of trials winding through different sections of the town.
GROCERY STORES
To find a grocery store in the Whitecourt area, visit:
IGA www.iga.ca M&M Meat Shops www.mmmeatshops.com
ENTERTAINMENT Movie Theatre To find a movie theatre near you, visit: www.tribute.ca Restaurants To find local restaurants, visit: www.restaurantica.com
7115 48th ST SE Calgary, AB T2C 5A4 Tel: (403) 720 - 5377 [email protected]