Community Resource Directory Revised October 2016 1 2 Community Resource Directory Table of Contents Introduction To Irricana 4 Emergency Phone Numbers 5 Frequently Used Phone Numbers 5 Help Lines 6 Medical Services/Programs 7 Hospitals 8 Town Council Information 9 Town Office Information 10 Garbage/Recycle 12 Policing/By Law Enforcement 14 Fire Department 15 Committees & Boards 16 Development 18 Volunteer Application Form 19 What’s In A Name – History 20 Parks & Recreation 24 Founders Park Campground 27 Irricana Rural & Municipal Library 28 Organizations, Clubs and Local Services 32 Churches 41 Human Services and Government Agencies 43 Service Fees and Charges 50 Web Site Resources 56 3 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Town of lrricana! The Community Services Board is pleased to offer this publication of the Community Resource Directory to the residents and visitors of our community. Our directory reflects the many resources of the community and we encourage you to keep your edition handy for reference. Irricana is well known for its quie,t small town atmosphere, strong family values, and its safe and friendly community spirit. Our community theme is "Open the Gateway to the Country” and depicts a white picket fence as an identifying symbol. This symbol appears on most of the publications being produced by the Town of Irricana. It is hoped that both newcomers and established residents of Irricana, will find this directory a useful tool in making contact with the various service clubs, government services, recreation groups, seniors and youth services, volunteer organizations and more. We hope you find this directory useful and encourage you to call the Municipal Office at 403-935-4672 if you require further assistance. We look forward to receiving any comments or concerns you may have in relation to compiling, supplying or distribution of this directory. 4 EMERGENCY NUMBERS AMBULANCE 911 FIRE - EMERGENCY 911 - Fire Hall non-emergency 403-935-4393 - Rocky View County 403-230-1401 POLICE/RCMP - EMERGENCY 911 R.C.M.P. Beiseker Detachment Complaint 403-947-3496 - Office Hours: Admin. 403-947-3420 BY LAW ENFORCEMENT 403-807-9838 ANIMAL BYLAW SERVICES 403-947-2102 POISON CONTROL CENTRE 1-800-332-1414 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLAINT/EMERGENCY 1-800-222-6514 CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 UTILITIES ATCO GAS 403-310-5678 Gas Emergency 24 Hour Service 1-800-511-3447 DIRECT ENERGY ESSENTIAL SERVICES 1-866-374-6299 EPCOR – EMERGENCY 403-310-4300 Non-Emergency 1-800-667-2345 ALBERTA ONE-CALL – Buried Utility Locations (Free) 1-800-242-3447 FORTIS 310-9473 Power Outages TELUS REPAIRS 403-310-2255 FREQUENTLY USED NUMBERS Town of Irricana Municipal Office 403-935-4672 Irricana Community Hall (Bookings) 403-935-4672 Ext 100 Irricana & District Library 403-935-4818 Irricana Rec Complex (Curling Rink) 403-827-1869 Irricana E.C.S/Playschool 403-935-4727 Beiseker Community School 403-947-3883 Kathyrn School 403-935-4291 Kathyrn E.C.S Clubhouse 403-935-4588 Rocky View County 403-230-1401 5 HELP LINES ALBERTA ADDICTIONS & MENTAL HEALTH 1-866-332-2322 (24 Hour Help Line) AIRDRIE TEEN & YOUNG ADULT CLINIC 403-801-9229 AIDS & Sexually Transmitted Disease Info 1-800-772-2437 Airdrie Crisis Line 403-948-3878 Airdrie & Area Victim's Assistance Unit 403-945-7290 Bullying Hotline 1-888-456-2323 Calgary Health Link 403-943-5465 Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-KIDS (5437) Children's Cottage 403-246-2273 Crisis Line 403-233-2273 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Crisis Housing - Inn from the Cold 403-263-8384 Drop-In Centre 403-266-3600 Salvation Army Centre of Hope 403-410-1111 Mustard Seed 403-269-1319 YMCA Mary Dover House 403-232-1599 Crisis Pregnancy Centre – Calgary Pregnancy Care 403-269-3110 Crisis Management Help Line 1-800-779-5057 Distress Centre/Drug Centre (Crisis Line) 403-266-1605 Men’s Domestic Conflict Help Line 403-266-4357 Problem Gambling Help Line 1-866-332-2322 Senior’s Help Line 403-264-7700 Teen Line 403-264-8336 Youth Drug Line 403-269-3784 Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642 Parent Information Line 403-265-1117 Poison Control 1-800-332-1414 Seniors Help Line 403-264-7700 Seniors Outreach- Community Links 1-866-945-3905 Sexual Assault Centre 403-244-1353 Smokers’ Help Line 1-866-332-2322 Suicide Services 403-297-1744 after hours Distress Centre 403-266-1605 Women's Emergency Shelter (Calgary) 403-234-7233 Sheriff King Home Shelter 403-266-0707 Wheatland Shelter (Strathmore) 403-934-6634 Animal Services Bail Us Out - Animal Rescue 403-988-0118 Calgary Humane Society SPCA 403-250-7722 Animal Bylaw - Irricana - Kingstone Animal Services 403-947-2102 Report a Poacher (Outdoor Observer) 1-800-642-3800 Wildlife Help Line 1-888-924-244 Environmental Complaint/Emergency 24 hours 1-800-222-6514 6 MEDICAL SERVICES/PHARMACY Name Phone Hours IRRICANA Irricana’s Remedy’s RX Pharmacy 403-695-5596 Mon-Sat: 9am – 7pm BEISEKER Beiseker Medical Centre 403-947-3440 Tues & Fri: 11 a.m. - 4p.m. 319-6th Street Beiseker, AB Beiseker Pharmacy 403- 947-3875 Mon-Sat: 9am – 6pm 701-1st Avenue Beiseker, AB CROSSFIELD Crossfield Medical Centre 403-946-3988 403-946-3990 Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1010 Nanton Ave. Crossfield, AB 12 noon - 1 p.m. (closed) Wed: 1 - 8 p.m. MEDICAL PROGRAMS/CONTACTS: Name Phone Hours Airdrie Urgent Care 403-948-1298 Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm - 7 days Highland Primary Care Network 587-287-1727 Toll-Free: 855-850-HPCN (4726) 101, 217 Centre Avenue SW Airdrie AB Airdrie Community Health Centre 403-912-8400 Contact for Home Care, Well Baby Clinics, 604 Main Street S. Immunizations, Flu Shots, Cholesterol Airdrie, Alberta T4B 3K7 Screening and Blood Pressure Clinics Bethany Care Centre, Airdrie Tel: 403- 948-6022 – Administration 1736 – 1st Avenue NW (street) Mailing: Bag Service 3, Airdrie, T4B 1A6 Bethany Care Centre, owned and operated by the Bethany Care Society, provides an enhanced lodge program, long term care and life skills program for the brain injured. Volunteer opportunities exist for many positions at the center. Admissions – Bethany Care Centre Airdrie is open to people of all faiths. To apply as a resident, or for more information, contact Bethany Care Centre. Bethany Care Centre Airdrie – is a multi-level facility with accommodation for a 52-bed Residential Care Program and a 74-bed Long Term Care Program, with 22 beds dedicated to the care of persons with Alzheimer’s disease. Residential Care Program – an enhanced lodge program providing room and board with availability of extra services. Residents enjoy cozy and bright private rooms, sharing the bathroom with only one neighbor. Couples can stay together sharing a two room unit with a private bath. Long Term Care – for seniors and persons with disabilities requiring room, board and personal care under supervision of professional nurses. 7 HOSPITALS: Calgary Health Link – 943-LINK (5465) – 24-Hour Access to health advice and information. Nurses provide advice to patients about conditions that should be treated immediately in an Emergency Department, conditions they should see their family physician about the next day, or what self-care the caller can do at home. Didsbury District Health Services Three Hill District Health Services 1210-20 Avenue, Didsbury 1504-2nd Street North, Three Hills Main Switchboard: 1-403-335-9393 Main Switchboard: 1-403-443-2444 Emergency Dept: 1-403-335-9393 Emergency Dept: 1-403-443-2444 (open 24 hours/day) (open 24 hours/day) Alberta Children’s Hospital Foothills Medical Centre 2888 Shaganappi Trail N.W. 1403 – 29th St. N.W. Calgary, AB T2N 2T9 Calgary, AB T3B 6A8 Main Switchboard: 403-944-110 Main Switchboard: 403-955-7211 24 Hour Emergency: 403-944-1315 24 Hour Emergency: 403-955-7070 Peter Lougheed Centre Rocky View General Hospital 3500 -26th Avenue N.E 7007 14th St .S.W. Calgary, AB T2V 1P9 Calgary, AB T1Y 6J4 Main Switchboard: 403-943-3000 Main Switchboard: 403-943-4555 24 Hour Emergency: 403-943-3449 24 Hour Emergency: 403-943-4999 8 TOWN OF IRRICANA COUNCIL The Town of Irricana’s Council consists of five elected Councilors. Elections are held every four years. The next election is scheduled for October 2017. During Council’s Organizational Meeting, the council nominates and votes for Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Council deals with local government business and establishes the bylaws and policies under which the Town operates. When setting their policies and procedures, the Council must follow the Municipal Government Act: www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/m26.pdf Council meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7:00 p. m. at the Irricana Centennial Centre - Council Chambers - 222 -2nd Ave. Public is welcome to attend Council meetings and if you would like to have an item discussed at the meeting please contact the municipal office the week prior for the application for Submission to Agenda. Mayor & Councilors: Mayor Dennis Tracz [email protected] Deputy Mayor Frank Friesen [email protected] Councilor Lora Peterson [email protected] Councilor Kim Schmaltz [email protected] Councilor Mavis Hallman [email protected] Contact a Councilor: Email is the best option to contact your council. Should you choose, you may dial the Town Office (403 935 4672) and enter extension “6”. This will take you to the main Council mailbox where you can leave a message for an individual Councilor by selecting their individual mailbox number. Mayor Dennis Tracz 201 Deputy Mayor Frank Friesen 204 Councilor Lora Peterson 202 Councilor Kim Schmaltz 203 Councilor Mavis Hallman 200 Municipal Affairs: www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/ 9 TOWN OF IRRICANA Town Office LOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION The Municipal Office is located at: Street Address: Mailing address: 222 – 2nd Street Box 100, Irricana, AB.