Have a Say in What You Pay!
Here's your chance to help shape the future of our community! Take 5 minutes to complete our Budget Survey and let us know what YOU think is important.
You'll get the chance to win a $100 credit on your utility account, or Abbey Pass and some Town of Blackfalds swag!
Please complete the 2025 Budget Survey here!
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Fall Program & Activity Guide
The 2024 Fall Program & Activity Guide is now available and registration is open.
Limited hard copies of our Fall Program Guide is available at the Civic Cultural Centre and Abbey Centre or online at www.blackfalds.ca/register
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Urban Hen Survey | Pilot Program Check-In
Last summer, Town Council passed a temporary Bylaw to allow up to a maximum of 4 hens on a residential property in Blackfalds as a 2-year pilot program!
Now that the pilot program’s first year has come to a close, we want to hear your thoughts!
The results of this survey will be shared with Council, along with any proposed amendments stemming from this engagement process, if the program is made permanent.
This survey closes October 2.
Click here to take the survey!
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Yard Waste Pick-Up
The seasonal yard waste pick-up program has begun!
Weekly collection of yard waste takes place on your designated waste/recycling collection day.
Container or paper bag must be marked with ‘YARD WASTE’ and must be visible to waste collection driver. Stickers are available at the Civic Centre front doors!
For more information, please visit www.blackfalds.ca/p/garbage-and-recycling
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Our Citizen Request Portal gives residents simple access to Town services and reports any issues you find around Town; whether that be icy sidewalks, a fallen tree, street sweeping, etc.
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Stay Informed with Blackfalds Connect! |
Register today and never miss out on the latest news, events, weather, and alert messages from the Town of Blackfalds!
Messages will be sent straight to your phone, email, or via voice call.
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Garbage/Recycling Cart Placement |
The automated arms on the collection truck need to clasp and lift the carts. If there isn’t enough space for the equipment to operate correctly, your carts will not be emptied.
Leave at least 1 m (3 ft) around your carts so you can comfortably walk between and around them.
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Bolt On-Demand Transit
BOLT delivers an efficient and flexible transit rideshare service model that features one 7-passenger van with one wheelchair-accessible seat and lift.
Buses can be requested up to two weeks in advance, or within minutes.
Town of Blackfalds - Blackfalds On-Demand Local Transit
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Wadey Visitor
Information Centre
Closed for the Year
The Wadey Centre has closed its doors for the year and will not open until spring 2025.
Thank you to all the visitor that came by to visit and give their support to the Blackfalds Historic Society, we are excited to see you again next year!
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Tennis Court
Bring your rackets and your balls to our two outdoor tennis courts with spectator seating.
Mon - Fri | 8am - dusk
Sat - Sun | 10am - dusk
Courts will be open until the snow arrives!
Located outside of the Community Centre at 4401 Womacks Rd
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Blackfalds Health Professional Attraction & Retention Committee (BHPARC) |
Who is BHPARC?
Committee members meet as needed and participate in a variety of activities that align with their interests, skills and abilities and include promoting health provider opportunities in Blackfalds, hosting community tours, building relationships with community health providers, organizing appreciation activities, and providing support to their families.
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Want to Help?
Many hands make light work and robust and diverse community representation on this Committee is welcome! In particular, residents who are seniors, well-connected to the local business community, newcomers to town, or who have a young family are invited to email for more information.
Did You Know?
Blackfalds has a Health Professional Attraction & Retention Committee. This group of community members works with individuals from Town Council and Administration and health service agencies to attract & retain health professionals in Blackfalds.
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The Town of Blackfalds posts all Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Tenders that are open for submissions on our website!
See more on the Proposals & Tenders webpage or if you have any questions regarding an RFP or tender, please call the Town office at 403.885.4677. | |
The Town of Blackfalds is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals interested in applying for any positions to submit their cover letter and resume via our applicant tracking system!
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Blackfalds Culture Days
Blackfalds Culture Days is on the way!
We and other local organizations have lots planned to say goodbye to summer, and welcome Fall!
Check out the events here!
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Community Info Expo & Food Truck Festival
Help us celebrate diversity at a food truck festival featuring various food vendors including Simple Spice, 3 Pink Flamingos, the Red Deer Food Bank's Totally Chill Ice Cream Truck, The Food Dude, and Village Waffle!
Sep 11 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Located at the Community Centre
Community Events Calendar
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Jim Hurley Free Skate
Lace up your skates and come on out for some free, family fun! Helmets are strongly recommended. No shoes or stroller permitted on the ice.
Sep 22 | 6:15 - 7:30 PM
Eagle Builders Centre | Arena 2
Community Events Calendar
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50+ Free Skate
Enjoy some fun and exercise as you hit the ice at the Eagle Builder Centre for some drop-in skating! Helmets are strongly recommended. No shoes or strollers permitted on the ice.
Sep 20 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Eagle Builder Centre | Arena 2
Community Programs Calendar
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PD Day Drop-In Skate
Come and enjoy some fun and exercise as you hit the ice at the Eagle Builders Centre Arena on Fridays.
*Helmets strongly recommended.
*No shoes or strollers permitted on the ice.
Sep 20 | 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm | Free
Arena 2 | Eagle Builders Centre
5302 Broadway Ave
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Monster Bash
Save the date!
Tickets to our family-favourite event go on sale October 1!
Wear your best costume and enjoy a candy buffet. Dance to Halloween music and enjoy our spooky entertainment.
Oct 26 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM
$10 admission | Community Centre
Stay tuned to our website and socials for ticket link!
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Drop-In Fitness Classes
Drop-in classes return on September 16!
These instructor-led classes are available with membership or paid admission - arrive early to secure your spot!
Registration begins 8 PM on the eve before the class and closes when class starts. Any unregistered spots will be open for drop-in access.
Drop-in registration will not be accepted over the phone or by email
For more information please visit
blackfalds.ca/program-registration
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Fitness Classes
Registration is now open for the 2024 Fall Fitness Programming!
Classes include:
Morning Spin
Strollersize
STRONG Nation
Beginner Spin
Spin 30:30
Pound
Dance Beatz
Hatha Yoga
Spin 50
Yin Yoga
Zumba
Gentle Flow Yoga
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Youth Programs
Register for the the upcoming fall youth programming!
Classes include:
Vision Boards
Youth Cooking Club
Free to Be
Red Cross Babysitters Crouse
Child Safe Canada: Home Alone
For more information, or to register, please click here.
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Register today! Set up an online account for online registration.
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Community Care
Helping People Find Their Strength
Those who would like to can now contribute to our Community Care account. Any amount is appreciated and a charitable receipt can be requested.
This account will be used to provide those who might need a little extra support with a complimentary day admission (youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian).
We want to help sprinkle kindness around! Please contact Guest Services for the entire program information.
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Love Hearts
The Abbey Centre's interactive Love Heart art installation is almost ready!
This permanent steel heart will provide an opportunity for visitors to lock on a heart in honour of a person, a pet, or a memory!
Stay tuned for our title sponsorship announcement, and details on how you can participate, coming later this month!
Thank you to the CTS-Welding & Metal Fabrication students (2023/24) from Lacombe Composite High School, and Comet Welding Ltd. (Lacombe) for the stunning work.
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Regular Council (RCC) and
Standing Committee meetings (SCC) are open to the public and broadcasted online. Catch them live-streamed on the Town's YouTube channel.
Please note that video, images, and audio contained in a live stream or recording must not be altered, re-purposed, or republished without the permission of Council.
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Meeting agendas and schedules can be viewed online here.
The next scheduled RCC Meeting dates and times are:
- Tuesday, Sept 10 at 7:00 pm
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Tuesday, Sept 24 at 7:00 p.m
SCC Meeting
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Monday, Sept 16 at 7:00 p.m
You can find blog submissions provided by each Councillor on our Councillor's Corner's web page!
See the Mayor's Blog, a personal and interactive blog written by Mayor Jamie Hoover!
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Find all Town news, events, programs and services on our website
www.blackfalds.ca
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The Town of Blackfalds is committed in being transparent by providing accurate and relevant information. If you have any suggestions or see something that needs to be corrected, please send them to communications@blackfalds.ca.
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