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COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS
CHILD & YOUTH
PROGRAMS
Claresholm Child Care Society (Day Care)
Phone: 403-625-4543
Contact:
Karrie Davis
E-mail:
cccs2@telusplanet.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 271, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 221 - 45 Ave West. (South side of Town
Office)
Hours: 6:30 am to 5:00 pm
Description:
Accredited Child Care Service.
Activities, crafts, games, stories, outdoor play, etc.
Lunches and snacks provided. Government subsidy
available for those who
qualify. Age range 0 months to 5 years.
4-H Beef Club (Claresholm)
Contact: Dave Baptie 403-625-2024 & Darcy Blair 043-687-2095
E-mail:
dblyndon@telus.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 211, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Claresholm Lutheran Church
Hours: Meeting is on the 1st Thursday of every month.
Description: Members of the 4-H Beef Club gain
knowledge in public speaking, demonstrations,
and parliamentary procedure. Year begins in October and ends in May.
Projects range from a
fed steer to heifer and cow/calf projects.
4-H Sewing Club (Nimble Fingers)
Phone: 403-625-4684
Contact: Brenda Eberl (General Leader)
E-mail:aeberl@platinum.ca
Mailing Address: PO Box 1978, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 359 - 49th Ave. West (Church of the
Nazarene)
Hours: Meeting & Project Day held once a month from
9:30a.m. to 3:00p.m
Description: Members learn to sew new projects such
as shorts, skirts, and more advanced
things as they advance other crafts garden stone, knitting and soap.
Girl Guides of Canada (Sparks, Brownies)
Phone: 403-625- 3191
Contact: Pat Canuel & Wanda Brooks 403-625-5462 & Melanie Mark
403-625-3516
E-mail:
canuelm@telusplanet.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 1987, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: Varies, call for details.
Hours: Call Pat for updates
Description: Sparks, Brownies and Girl Guides are
the largest organization for girls and women
in Canada and they’re also part of a worldwide
movement! Explore our Guiding
community and learn more about being a Member of
Guiding here in Canada and
around the world.
Claresholm Fountain of Youth Club House
Phone: 403-625-4417
Contact: FCSS
Location: Mackin Hall
316 47th Ave west (basement door)
Description: Ages 12-18. Wed. to Sat. for youth activities and safe place.
Kidz Zone Out of School Care Program
Phone: (403) 625-4151
Cell/In Case of Emergency: (403) 682-6011
Contact: Erin Whelan (Director)
E-mail:
kidzzone2@hotmail.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 271 5326 8th Street
West Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0
Location: Grey Modular, North of West Meadow Elementary
School
Hours: 6:30am – 5:30pm School Days
Description: An out of school and after school program
focusing on safe, fun activities for children ages 6 to 12 years. This is
a new building with many toys, crafts, games and materials available for
the children to use. Subsidy is available.
Kidz Zone Summer Fun Program
Phone: (403) 625-4151
Cell/In Case of Emergency: (403) 682-6011
Contact: Erin Whelan (Director)
E-mail:
kidzzone2@hotmail.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 271 5326 8th Street
West Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0
Location: Grey Modular, North of West Meadow Elementary
School
Hours: 6:30am – 5:30pm Weekdays during the summer
months
Description: A summer program featuring daily themes
and activities. New building located North of West Meadow School, with
access to school playgrounds featuring many games, toys, crafts and age
appropriate activities. Ages 6 to 12 years, subsidy available.
Learn-A-lot Playschool
Phone: 403-625-4551
Contact: Carol Van Rootselaar, Teacher
E-mail:
Mailing Address: PO Box 1777, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 221 - 45 Ave West (West side of Town
Office)
Hours: To be determined. Classes start in September.
Call for details
Description: Provides preschool activities for 3 & 4
year olds. Crafts, puzzles, music and
painting. The children learn to socialize,
communicate, create, observe, explore,
and discover.
Mothers of Preschoolers
Phone/Fax: 403-625-2831
Contact: Tara VanDellen
Mailing Address: PO Box 506, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Faith Community Baptist Church
Hours: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each
month from 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Description: Offers support for all mothers with
children from birth through ECS. Child care is provided. Mom's with small children.
mothers of preschoolers
Scouts of Canada (1st Claresholm Troop)
Phone/Fax: 403-549-2289
Contact: Ken Lewis (Commissioner)
vjlw@hotmail.comor Ruth Wallace
625-3159 Ruthie_grace@hotmail.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 966, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Mackin Hall
Hours: Call for individual meeting times. Depends of # of kids.
Description: Encourages youth to develop physically,
mentally, spiritually, and socially as Individuals.
Groups are Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
Scouts of Canada/Venturers Clubs (3rd Claresholm
Troop)
Phone/Fax: 403-625-3526
Contact: Floyd Cook (403-625-4427 wk)
Mailing Address: PO Box 1590, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: Call for this years locations
Hours: Call for individual meeting group times.
Description: The aim of scouting is to develop the
boy's character as resourceful, responsible, members of
the community.
CHURCHES
Christ the King
Roman Catholic Church
Phone: 403-625-3147
Contact: Rev. Fr. Malcolm D'Souza or Marcus Heck
(Chairman Parish Pastoral Council) 625-3872
fax: 403-625-2104
E-mail:
ctkchurch@shaw.ca
Website:
www.christthekingchurch.ca
Mailing Address: PO Box 1719, Claresholm, AB, T0L
0T0
Location: 344 – 50th Avenue West
Hours: Mass Sunday: 9:00 am Mass times for week days
are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 p.m.
Church of the Nazarene
Phone: 430-625-2903
Contact: Pastor Eddie Rossiter
E-mail:
bcteigen@telus.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 1388, Claresholm, AB, T0L
0T0
Location: 49 Avenue & 4 th Street West
Hours: 9:45 am Elective classes and teams. 11 am
Worship Service & Children's Ministry. Fridays at 7 pm Youth activities.
Claresholm Pentecostal Assembly
Phone: 403-625-3008
Contact: Pastor Dion Mitchell or Maurice Scharland
403-625-2296
E-mail:
wdycjcpa@telusplanet.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 313, Claresholm, AB, T0L 0T0
Location: 4716 - 2nd St West
Hours: Sunday services at 10:30 am and 7:00 p.m
Website: www.forministry.com/T0L0T0CPA
Claresholm United Church
Phone: 403-625-3078
Contact: Rev. Henry V. Friesen or Lou Mattson (Secretary)
E-mail:
cactusflower@telus.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 638, Claresholm, AB, T0L 0T0
Location: 4803 -2 nd Street West
Hours: Sunday 11:00 am in Claresholm, 9:30 in Stavely
Claresholm Victory Church
Phone: 403-625-2448
Contact: Pastor Ed Mercer
E-mail:
vcc@telusplanet.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 1779, Claresholm, AB, T0L
0T0
Location: 5212 - 1A Street West
Hours: Sunday Services at 10:00 am
Faith Community Baptist Church
Phone: 403-625-2744
Fax: 403-625-2744
Contact: Pastor John Webster Hazelwood (625-2049)
E-mail:
faithcbc@telusplanet.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 506, Claresholm, AB, T0L 0T0
Location: 4404 – 3 rd Street West
Hours: Sunday Services at 9:45am and 11:05am;
Summer: 10:00am
Website:
www.fcbc.ca
Holy Redeemer Mission (Traditional Anglican)
Phone: 403-625-3392
Contact: James Schovanek
E-mail:
revjim@telusplanet.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 1363, Claresholm, AB, T0L
0T0
Location: 404 - 50 Avenue East
Hours: 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at 11:00 am
Description: A member parsh of the World Wide traditional angle can
communion.
Peace Lutheran Church
Phone: 403-625-3833
Contact: Reverand Horst Aechtner (403-625-9636)
E-mail:
canddle@telusplanet.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 2211, Claresholm, AB, T0L
0T0
Location: 4304 – 2 nd Street West
Hours: Sunday Services at 11:00 am; Summer Services
at 10:00 am
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal
Phone: 403-625-2732
Contact: Hank Hargreaves (625-2033) or Syd Gray
(625-2132)
E-mail:
hanleecanada@yahoo.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 400, Claresholm, AB, T0L 0T0
Location: 126 - 52 Ave West
Hours: Sunday 11:00 am
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Phone: 403-625-3610
Contact:
E-mail:
Mailing Address: PO Box 1780, Claresholm, AB, T0L
0T0
Location: 4924 – 3 rd Street East
Hours: Sunday: Sacrament 9:30 am; Sunday
School/Primary 10:50am; Priesthood and
Relief Society 11:40am
Claresholm Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall
Phone: 403-625-2257
Contact: Brad Orge
E-mail:
Mailing Address: PO Box 1321, Claresholm, AB, T0L
0T0
Location: 4807 - 2a St East
Hours: Sunday 10:00 am
CULTURAL
ORGANIZATIONS
Chinook Camera Club
Phone: 403-625-2431
Contact: Craig White
Mailing Address: PO Box 1618, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Provincial Building
Hours: Meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of each
month at 7:30 pm October to June
Description: To increase photographic skills and
help build a joy of photography.
Community Singers
Phone: 403-625-4175
Contact: John Vandenbeld, director or Lorna Musick
(403-625-3469)
Mailing Address: PO Box 2895, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: United Church
Hours: 10-12 week sessions in fall and spring.
Meeting times are Thursdays
7:30p.m. to 9:30p.m.
Description: Choral experience with a knowledgable,
fun and experianced director John Vandenbeld. The
end of each session is concluded with a concert
performance open to the public.
Voice and Music Instructors
Drums ~ Tony Allan 625-2258
Guitar ~ Shelly Hughes 625-4686
Piano ~ Michelle Dedominicis 625-4782
Piano ~ Sheila Lamb 625-2363
Piano ~ Shelley Hill 625-4220
Piano ~ Melody Woodruff 625-4440
Piano ~ John Vandenbeld 625-4175
Theory ~ Michelle Dedominicis 625-4782
Voice ~ Michelle Dedominicis 625-4782
Voice ~ Mary Ellen Goslin 625-3875
Voice ~ John Vandenbeld 625-4175
EDUCATION AND
EMPLOYMENT
Chinook
Educational Consortium
Phone: 403-625-4231
Contact: Christina Burrows, Administration or Allan
Wilcke, CEO.
Mailing Address: PO Box 2049, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 5202 - 5th St. East.
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Mon – Fri
Description: Academic Upgrading courses, limited
Post-Secondary programs, Computer courses, Student
support services.
Alberta Employment and Immigration
Phone: 403-625-4457
Contact: Diana Ross
Mailing Address: PO Box 1650, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0.
Location: 109 - 46th Ave West Provincial Building.
Hours: 8:15a.m - 4:30p.m Monday to Friday (closed
during lunch hour).
Description: Employment
Centre has information related to Education,
Student Finance Employment, Career Planning, and
Self Employment.
Livingstone Range School Division #68
Phone: 403-625-3356.
Contact: Ellie Elliott, Superintendent or Don Olsen,
Treasurer.
Mailing Address: PO Box 669, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0.
Location: 5202 - 5th St. East.
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Mon - Fri.
Website: http://www.lrsd.ab.ca
Description: Public education. ECS through to Grade
12.
Project Read
Phone: 403-625-4997
Contact: Marie Schooten.
Mailing Address: PO Box 1555, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0.
Location: 211 - 49 Ave. West (Louise McKinney
Centre).
Hours: 1pm to 4pm Mon. – Fri. (closed for Summer)
Description: Free adult literacy tutoring (numeracy
also). PAL - Free tutoring for school age students,
Books for babes, Rhymes that Bind, Building Blocks.
Southwest Rural Youth Connections
Phone: 1-877-627-1222 Fax: 403-627-2886
Contact: Herky Cutler, Project Coordinator
Mailing Address: PO Box 1176, Pincher Creek, AB. T0K
1W0.
Location: 669 Main Street (Pincher Creek).
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday by
appointment.
Website:
http://www.youthconnections.ca
email: fyfs@telusplanet.net
Description: Career Corners in middle and high
schools in south west Alberta (Nanton – Crowsnest Pass).
Presentations to schools, and youth centers on
career related topics. Job clubs for the unemployed youth.
Organizes job and career fairs. Helps with goals for
post secondary schools.
Willow Creek Community
Adult Learning Society
Phone:
888-625-4107 or 403-553-4106
Contact: Kate Glover,
Coordinator or Nicole Van Langen, Chairperson
Mailing Address: PO Box
1300, Fort Macleod, AB. T0L 0Z0.
Location: Office is in
Provincial Building, Claresholm. 109 – 46 Ave West.
email:ulearn@telus.net
Hours: Times and dates
vary for each course. Call for details.
Website:
www.willowcreeklearning.ca
Description: Provides programs to learn new skills, optimizing existing
ones, boost employability, and
cultivate
new interests and hobbies.
CLARESHOLM SCHOOLS
West Meadow Elementary
School: ECS - Grade 6
Phone: 403-625-4464
Contact: Kurtis Hewson,
Principal or Bev Macleod, Secretary.
Mailing Address: PO Box
130, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0.
Location: 5613 - 8th St.
West.
Hours: 8:15am to 4:00 pm
Mon - Thurs, 8:15am to 2:00 pm Fri. (on school days)
Website:
http://www.lrsd.ab.ca/school/westmeadow
Description: Elementary
School Kindergarden to Grade 6
Willow Creek Composite
High School – Grades 7 - 12
Grade 7-8 Campus
Phone 403-625-3371
Contact: Bev Webb,
Assistant Principal or Connie Sillito, Secretary.
Mailing Address: PO Box
728, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0.
Location: 5318 - 2nd St.
West.
Grade 9-12 Campus
Phone: 403-625-3387
Contact: Darryl Seguin, Principal or Florence Husted, Secretary.
Mailing Address: PO Box
219, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0.
Location: 628 - 55 Ave
West
Hours: 8:15am to 4:00 pm
Mon - Thurs, 8:15am to 2:00 pm Fri. (on school days)
Website:
http://www.lrsd.ab.ca/school/willowcreek
Description: Junior and
Senior High School Academics from grades 9 to 12.
FACILITIES
Agricultural
Society/Agriplex
Phone: 403-625-2410
Contact: David Hansma, Manager
Mailing Address: PO Box 1401, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0.
Location: Claresholm Agriplex
Hours: Hours vary depending what event is scheduled.
Description: The Claresholm Agriplex was built in
1976 by the Willow Creek Agricultural Society, by a group of volunteers who could foresee the need for
such a facility in Southern Alberta. It has developed into a year-round equine facility which hosts events
such as team roping, team penning, cuttings, horse shows, and more. It is run by a volunteer board of
directors.
Aquatic Centre
Phone: 403-625-2172 Pool Schedule 625-3071.
Contact: Julie Ling, Aquatic Supervisor or Kris
Holbeck, CAO: 403-625-3381
Mailing Address: PO Box 1000, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 212 - 41 Ave West
Hours: 6am to 9:30 pm daily
Website:
http://www.townofclaresholm.com
Description: Public swimming pool. Swimming lessons
for all ages, fitness classes advanced aquatic
courses, public swims, private bookings, diving
lessons, etc.
Arena (Ice)
Phone: 403-625-2595
Contact: Kris Holbeck (Town Chief Administrative
Officer) 403-625-3381
E-mail: clares@telusplanet.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 1000, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 4918 – 2nd Street East
Hours: Ice is available from Mid September to end of
March.
Website:
http://www.townofclaresholm.com
Description: Arena is used mainly for ice sports
during the winter months. The Farmers Market is held in
the Arena during the summer and fall months.
Claresholm Ball Diamond Complex
Phone: 403-625-3381
Contact: Kris Holbeck (Town Chief Administrative
Officer) 403-625-3381
E-mail: clares@telusplanet.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 1000, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 8th Street – North of
Division Avenue (north of the Community Centre)
Hours: Bookings can be made at the Town Office
Website:
http://www.townofclaresholm.com
Description: Diamonds are used for regular League
play and ball tournaments.
Claresholm and District Museum
Phone: 403-625-3131
Contact: Kris Holbeck (Town Chief Administrative
Officer) 403-625-3381
Mailing Address: PO Box 1000, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 5126 Highway #2 (East side of Highway -
North of traffic lights)
Hours: Daily 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Victoria Day to
Labour Day
Website:
http://www.townofclaresholm.com
Description: Established in 1969 the Museum has long
been committed to preserving and exhibiting this
unique region of Southern Alberta.
Claresholm Centennial Park Campground
Phone: 403-625-2751 Fax: 403- 625-3869
Contact: Kris Holbeck (Town Chief Administrative
Officer) 403-625-3381
E-mail:
clares@telusplanet.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 1000, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0.
Location: Corner of 43 Avenue and 4 Street West.
Hours: April 15 to October 15
Website:
http://www.townofclaresholm.com
Description: The campground has 18 sites:
Power/water (Amps 15, 30), Tent area, Day-use area.
Claresholm Public Library
Phone: 403-625-4168 Fax: 403-625-2939
Contact: Kathy Davies, Library Director or Peggy
Moore, Board Chairman
Mailing Address: PO Box 548, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 211 - 49 Ave West
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 11am – 5 pm Tues, Thurs:
11am – 8 pm
Website:
http://www.chinookarch.ab.ca
Description: Claresholm’s gateway to information.
Free internet access.
Community Centre Association
Phone: 403-625-3774 (Hall) 403-625-4356 (Bookings)
Fax:
Contact: Shayne or Karen Petersen, bookings or Butch
Glimsdale (President) 403-625-2026
Mailing Address: PO Box 183 Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 59 th Avenue & 8th Street
West
Hours: As booked
Description: The Claresholm Community Centre
consists of 3 meeting facilities: a large hall with a stage
and cooking facilities; a medium sized hall (called
the Lodge Room), also with cooking facilities, and a
meeting room. These facilities are available to
anyone or any organization that has need of them.
Curling Club
Phone: 625-3933
Contact: Lyle Broderson, Ice Manager Cody Fletcher 403-625-1558
Mailing Address: Box 993, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 430 - 53 Ave. East (east of the Legion)
Hours: November until March. Call for current season
times/schedule
Description: Recreational League curling. Ladies,
Men's Mixed, and Junior.
Golf Course (The Bridges at Claresholm)
Phone: 403-625-3500
Contact: Lyle Broderson 625-3500
Mailing Address: PO Box 2080, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: Highway 2, southwest side of town follow
signs
Hours: Mid May to mid October
Website:
http://www.bridgesgolfatclaresholm.com
Description: The Claresholm Golf Course is a public
18-hole course. The first 9 holes were constructed in
1980 and the second nine holes were open May 2005.
Willow Creek Recycling
Phone: 403-625-3956
Contact: Shelly O’Neil, Owner
Mailing Address: PO Box 1556, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 4802 - 2nd St. East
Hours: Tues-Fri: 10a.m. to 5p.m Saturdays: 10a.m. to
3p.m. Closed Lunch Hours (12-1)
Description: Accepts milk jugs, pop bottles, liquor
bottles, newspapers, magazines, computer paper, fax
paper, envelopes, tin cans, cardboard boxes,
bottles, etc.
Willow Creek Regional Landfill Facility
Phone: (403) 687-2603 Fax: (403) 687-2606
Contact: Fred Goodfellow, Manager
E-mail:
wcrwnsc@telusplanet.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 2820, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0
Location: 5.5 miles south and 2.5 miles east
(Township Road 114) of Claresholm
Hours: Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri: 9 am – 5 pm (Closed Wed.) Sat.(2nd and 4th Sat. of each month from
May – Oct.) – 8 am – 12 pm
Closed Saturdays between November 1 -
April 30
Website:
http://www.mdwillowcreek.com
Description: The municipality encourages the use of
the regional landfill in conjunction with the recycling depots located throughout the district.
FAMILY SERVICES
Child and Youth
Advocate (Children’s Services)
Phone: RITE # 310,0000 then, 403-297-8435 or 1-800-661-3446
Contact: Bob Johnson, Community Advocacy Facilitator
– South Alberta
Mailing Address: 4th Fl. Hillhurst
Professional Building, 301 – 14 Street N.W. Calgary, AB. T2N 2A1
Location: same as mailing address.
Hours: 8:15a.m. - 4:30p.m. Monday to Friday
Website:
http://www.child.gov.ab.ca
Description: The Child and Youth Advocate exists to
provide advocacy for children or youth receiving
services under the "Child, Youth & Family
Enhancement Act" and the "Protection of Children involved in
Prostitution Act."
Calgary and Area Child and Family Service Authority
(CFSA)
Phone: 403-297-6100
Contact: Reception
Mailing Address: #300 – 1240 Kensington Rd. N.W.,
Calgary, AB. T2N 3P7
Location: same as mailing address
Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Website:
http://www.calgaryandareacfsa.gov.ab.ca
Description: Child welfare services, Daycare
licensing and subsidy program. Family Violence Issues. Call
for details on other services.
Claresholm Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)
Phone: 403-625-4417 Fax: 403-625-4851
Contact: Kristein Johnson, Director
Mailing Address: PO Box 1297, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 107 - 50th Ave West
Hours: 9:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday to Friday
Description: FCSS is a provincial-municipal
partnership that is locally determined based on local needs. It
offers programs that are preventive, accessible, and
volunteer driven. The program liaises with a number
of community groups and agencies to effectively plan
and address family support services.
Eagle Women's Emergency Shelter
Phone: 403-933-3370 Fax: 403-933-3307
Contact:
Mailing Address: PO Box 610, Black Diamond, AB. T0L
0H0
Location: Black Diamond, AB
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Description: Temporary shelter for abused women and their children.
Food Bank
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Emergency Numbers
Pincher Creek Women's Shelter
Phone: 1-888-354-4868
Contact: Julie coleman, Exec-Director: 403-627-4868
or David Apperson: 403-627-2114
Mailing Address: Box 2092 Pincher Creek T0K 1W0
Location: Downtown Pincher Creek
Hours: 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Description: A 10-bed facility open to all women and
children fleeing an abusive or dangerous situation.
Provides a full line of outreach services accessible
to everyone.
Y.W.C.A Harbor House
Phone: 1-866-296-0447
Contact: Kristine Cassie, CEO: 403-329-0088 or
Kerrie Potrin, Manager
Location: Not Published (Call for Location)
Hours: 24 hour Crisis Line . Office Hours are 7 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Description: Safe accommodation, education and
support to both clients and community. All basic needs
are met in-house. Support groups for women and
children, outreach services in community, and referrals.
Family violence programming for women and children.
Alberta Agriculture Feeder Associations
Phone: 403-625-1461
Contact: Dace Cochlan
Mailing Addess: PO Box Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location:
109 - 46
Ave West
Hours: Monday to Friday:
8:15 am-4:30 pm
Description: Feeder cattle financing
Alberta Agriculture Financial Services Corp (AFSC)
Phone: 625-3534 Fax: 403-625-2862
Contact: Bobbie-Jo Penner
Insurance 625-3534 or Lending 625-1462
Mailing Address: Box 1227 Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 109 - 46 Ave West
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:15 am-4:30 pm
Description: Agriculture insurance lending and income stabilization.
Alberta Children & Youth Services
Phone: 403-625-1472 or 310-0000 or 403-652-8360
Contact: After hours call 403-297-2995
Mailing Address: PO Box 5147
High River, AB. T1Z 1M3
Location: 129 - 4 Ave West
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8am-4pm
Description: Family services.
FREQUENTLY USED
NUMBERS
Arena ..........................
........................................ 625-2595
Aquatic Centre ...........
........................................ 625-2172
Pool Schedule.............
........................................ 625-3071
Centennial
Campground...................................... 625-2751
Community Centre......
........................................ 625-3774
Bookings .....................
........................................ 625-4356
FCSS ..........................
........................................ 625-4417
Health Unit ..................
........................................ 625-4061
Hospital.......................
........................................ 625-3700
Landfill ........................
........................................ 687-2603
Public Library ..............
........................................ 625-4168
MLA Constituency Office
...............................1-800-565-0962
MP Constituency Office
....................................... 625-5532
Medical Clinic..............
........................................ 625-4484
MD of Willow Creek ....
........................................ 625-3351
Museum & Visitors
Info........................................ 625-3131
Canada Post (Post
Office)................................... 625-2731
Project Read ...............
........................................ 625-4997
Town of Claresholm Office
.................................. 625-3381
Town of Claresholm Public Works
...................... 625-3964
Town of Clarsholm Water Treatment Plant ......... 625-3100
Transportation Society
........................................ 625-4455
Willow Creek Comm. Adult Learning Society......
625-4107
Taxi:
Claresholm Taxi.......
........................................ 625-0044
GOVERNMENT
Claresholm Fish &
Wildlife
Phone: 403-625-1450
Contact:
Mailing Address: PO Box Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 109 - 46 Ave West
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8am-4pm
Description:
Alberta Employment & Immigration
Phone: 403-625-4457
Contact: Paulette Linn
Mailing Address: PO Box Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 101 - 47 Ave West
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8am-4pm
Description:
Alberta Property Management
Phone: 403-625-1436 Fax: 430-625-4126
Contact: Raj Dass (Facilities Manager) or Doug
Kemery (Operations Supervisor) 403-625-3750
Mailing Address: PO Box 1240, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 139 – 2 nd Street West
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8am-4pm
Description: Responsible for the maintenance and
usage of all Provincial properties in the area. Booking of
Provincial Building Meeting Room.
Canada Post
Phone: 403-625-2731
Contact: Bonnie Chisan (Post Mistress)
Mailing Address: 135 - 50 Ave West, Claresholm, AB.
T0L 0T0
Location: Same as above
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday:
9:00 am - Noon
Website:
http://www.canadapost.ca
Description: Provides mail service for Canadians. Box numbers are required
because mail is not delivered tot he door.
Claresholm Town Office
Phone: 403-625-3381 Fax: 403-625-3869
Contact: Kris Holbeck (Chief Administrative Officer)
E-mail:
kris.holbeck@townofclaresholm.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 1000, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 221 - 45 Ave West
Hours: Summer: 8am-4pm. Winter: 8:30am-4:30pm.
Mon-Fri (Fridays closed noon to 1pm)
Website:
http://www.townofclaresholm.com
Description: Municipal government office for the
Town: Permits, licenses, property assessment/taxes,
water, sewer, garbage and general operations
MLA Constituency Office
Phone: 1-800-565-0962 or (403) 553-2400
Contact: Mr. Evan Berger or Pam Young
(Assistant)
E-mail:
livingstone.macleod@assembly.ab.ca
Mailing Address: PO Box 69, Fort Macleod, AB. T0L
0Z0
Location: 2115 - 2nd Avenue
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri (closed from noon –
1pm)
Website:
http://www.gov.ab.ca
Description: The constituency office for the
Livingstone-Macleod provincial district. The MLA is our
representative in the Alberta Legislative Assembly
MP Constituency Office (Ted Menzies)
Phone: 403-625-5532
Contact:
E-mail:
menzit1@parl.gc.ca
Mailing Address: PO Box 40, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 4925 - 1st St West
Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 Mon-Fri (closed from Noon to 1pm)
Website:
http://www.tedmenzies.ca
Description: The constituency office for the Macleod
federal district. The MP is our representative in the
Federal Parliament.
Municipal District of Willow Creek #26
Phone: 403-625-3351 Fax: 403-625-3886
Contact: Cynthia Vizzutti (CAO)
E-mail:
md26@mdwillowcreek.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 520, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Highway 520 – west of Claresholm
Hours: 8:30am-4pm
Website:
http://www.mdwillowcreek.com
Description: Municipal government office for the MD:
Permits, licenses, property assessment/taxes, and
general operations
HEALTH SERVICES
Claresholm Mental
Health Clinic
Phone: 403-625-3500
Contact: Reception or Daryl Coats
E-mail:
mentalhealth@calgaryhealthregion.ca
Mailing Address: PO Box 2198, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 4901 – 2nd Street West
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. &
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Website:
http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/mh/claresholmclinic.htm
Description: Accessible mental health services
including mental health assessment, treatment, information,
referral and follow-up for individuals of all ages
and their families.
Claresholm & District Health Foundation
Phone: 403-682-3739 Fax: 403-625-8689
Contact: Linda Herbert (Foundation Coordinator)
E-mail:
linda.herbert@calgaryhealthregion.ca
Mailing Address: PO Box 2638, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 221- 43 Ave West (General Hospital)
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8am-4pm
Description: To raise funds for equipment which has
not been financed through regular Health Region
budgets. This equipment helps the doctors and nurses
with diagnosis and care.
Claresholm & District Transportation Society
Phone: 403-625-4455
Contact: Lyal O’Neill (Board Chairman)
403-549-2480
E-mail:
cltransp@telus.net
Mailing Address: PO Box 2076, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 119- 49 Ave West
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm & Friday 8:30-12pm (Office
Hours)
Description: To provide transportation for those who
are unable to find transportation to medical
appointments outside of Claresholm.
Claresholm Centre for Mental Health & Addictions (Alberta Mental
Health)
Phone: 403-682-3500 Fax:403-625-4318
Contact: Reception or Daryl Coates (Manager)
403-625-8500
Mailing Address: PO Box 490, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 139 - 43rd Ave. West
Hours: 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Monday to Friday
Website:
http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/mh/claresholmcarecentre.htm
Description: A community focused psychiatric
facility providing treatment, educational, rehabilitation, and
supportive. Services are dedicated to maximizing the
ability of mental health consumers to live
independently in the environment of their choice.
Claresholm General Hospital
Phone: 403-682-3700 Fax:
403-625-3789
Contact: Reception or Senior Manager, Rural South
625-8620
E-mail:
Mailing Address: PO Box 610, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 221 - 43rd Ave. West
Hours: 24 hour services
Website:
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/
Description: The Claresholm General Hospital was
opened in 1972 and today is an active treatment facility
with 16 beds, and a 24-hour emergency.
Other Programs
offered by the General Hospital:
Claresholm Clinical Nutrition
(Stephanie Jardine)
Description: To provide client/family with
nutritional education and promote healthy choices for clients with
dietary restrictions.
Hours: Tue. 8am to 2:30pm
Claresholm Physiotherapy
(Kristin Bell)
Description: Individual assessments of physical
function. Treatment of dysfunction caused by pain injury,
disease, or a condition. Exercises, prescriptions
and fittings of mobility aids.
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8am – 4:15pm
Claresholm Public Health Unit
Phone: 403-625-4061
Contact: Patti MacOdrum
E-mail:
patti.macodrum@calgaryhealthregion.ca
Mailing Address: PO Box 1391, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 5221 - 2nd St. West
Hours: 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday to Friday
Website:
http://www,calgaryhealthregion.ca
Description: The Claresholm Health Unit provides
health services for all aspects of life. Prenatal, New
moms, Immunization, Seniors Home Care, Seniors
Wellness Clinics, Public Health Inspector, Speech
Pathologist, etc. Call for more details about
specific services.
Other Programs
offered by the Claresholm Public Health Unit:
Claresholm Control of Communicable Diseases
Description: Control communicable diseases through
reporting, follow-up, and surveillance. Education and
immunization programs, TB surveillance and
follow-up/treatment with-in the region.
Claresholm Community Home Care
Description: To assist clients to achieve optimal
health and well-being by providing services to support
personal independence in their homes. Provides
services such as the Medication Assistance Program,
Foot care, Blood Pressure Monitoring, and other
services.
Claresholm Travel Clinic
(Beth Borthwick)
Description: Promotes and supports healthy
international traveling for community members/groups.
Immunization, safe travel, information, etc.
Claresholm Medical Clinic
Phone: 403-625-4484
Contact: Reception
Mailing Address: PO Box 2050, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 4215 - 3rd St. West (west of the General
Hospital)
Hours: 9am to 4:45pm Monday to Friday
Description: Local doctors offices.
Claresholm Spiritual Care
Phone: 403-625-8635
Contact: Stefan Ulrich, Spiritual Care Provider
Mailing Address: PO Box 700, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Willow Creek Continuing Care Center &
Claresholm General Hospital
Hours: 15 hours a week. Call for details
Website:
http://www,calgaryhealthregion.ca
Description: Provides clients and families support
to cope with hospitalization by utilizing various
internal and external resources available to them.
Counselling & Mediation Services
Contact: Kim Rieger
Phone:
403-601-3088 Cell: 403-601-5183
Email:
kim@realconsulting.ca
Address: 1844 High Country Drive NW High River, AB T1V 1Z7
Description:
Real
Consulting
offers support to individuals, couples, parents, children, and families.
REAL Consulting office hours are flexible, offering daytime, evening, and
Saturday appointments. Please see website for more information.
Website:
www.realconsulting.ca
Lander Treatment Centre
Phone: 403- 625-1395 Fax: 403- 625-1300
Contact: Steve McLean or Reception625-5600
E-mail:
admissions.lander@aadac.gov.ab.ca
Mailing Address: PO Box 1330, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 221-42 Avenue West
Hours: Call for details
Website:
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/default.asp
Description: Provides a 48-bed residential treatment
facility for men and women who are
recovering from addictions. They offer a three-phase
intensive treatment program that includes individual
and group counseling, information sessions, skill
development, recreation and leisure activities, and
participation in self-help groups
Wild Rose Community Connections
P rovides
Early Intervention In-Home Family Supports for vulnerable families with
children 0-3 yrs. (can stay involved until the child is 6 years, but need
to start with the family before 3 years of age). No cost. referrals can
be made by the family or agencies.
Phone: 403 601-2910 or toll free:
877-995-3737
Contact: Marianne Dickson
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5714 High
River, AB T1V 1P3
Location: 509 1st Street SW High River
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9-5
Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre
Phone: 403-625-3361
Contact: Reception or Lynn Rollins (Senior
Manager, Rural South) 403-625-8620
E-mail:
pat.manderville@calgaryhealthregion.ca
Mailing Address: PO Box 700, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 4221 - 8th Street West
Hours: 24 hour services
Website:
http://www,calgaryhealthregion.ca
Description: The Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre
provides extended care for long term
patients. The present hospital has 100 beds and was
opened in 1988.
ORGANIZATIONS/SERVICE CLUBS
After 5 Club (Claresholm)
Phone: 403-625-4479
Contact: Evelyn Douglass
Mailing Address: PO Box 2213, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: Casa Roma
Hours: Meetings are 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:45
pm
Description: An interdenominational outreach
ministry that provides and effective opportunity for
Christian women to introduce friends and co-workers
to Jesus Christ in a gracious non-threatening
atmosphere
Appaloosa Horse Club of Canada
Phone: 403-625-3326
Contact: Sharon Duncan
E-mail:
aphcc@appaloosa.ca
Mailing Address: PO Box 940, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 4189 - 3rd St. S.E.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Website:
http://www.appaloosa.ca/
Description: National Registry office for Appaloosa
Horses in Canada. Maintains registry
Information, National Awards and/or points earned.
Operates the Canadian Appaloosa Horse Museum.
Christ the King Catholic Women's League
Phone: 403-625-4118
Contact: Annette Seymour
Mailing Address: PO Box 188, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 344 – 50 th Avenue West
Hours: Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm
Description: Promotes spiritual development of the
member. Goals include: "For Life", Against
Pornography, For Human Rights, Against Violence, and
or Justice, against oppression.
Chamber of Commerce (Claresholm and District)
Phone: 403-625-4205
Contact: Russell Sawatzky (President)
Mailing Address: PO Box 1092, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: Meet at various restaurants for lunch
meeting
Hours: 2 nd Tuesday of each
month at 12 noon
Website:
http://www.claresholmchamber.com
Description: The Chamber is a local, independent,
non-profit and non party-political organization, funded
by membership subscriptions. They serve as a
business advocate association to support local businesses
and the community.
Claresholm Animal Rescue Society - CAReS
Mailing Address:
Box 2579, Claresholm,
AB T0L 0T0
Phone 403-489-5678 (LOST)
No fax
Contact: Rita Hahn, Animal Care Leader
Location:
4316 – 2nd Street East
(west of the Town Shop)
Hours: Wed - Sunday 11am - 3 pm
Description: Claresholm Animal Rescue Society (CAReS) operates the
community's animal shelter and holds stray and abandoned animals for the
Town of Claresholm under the animal control bylaw. CAReS is a no kill
shelter and adopts out dogs and cats to loving forever homes. For more
information or to view the animals visit our website at
www.claresholmcares.ca
Claresholm and District Fair Board
Phone: 403-625-2132
Contact: Syd Gray, President or Pat Cormer, Secretary: 403-625-3399
Mailing Address:
Location: Meet at library @ 7pm
Hours: 4th Tuesday of each month. Call for times
Description: The board is responsible for setting up
the bench show, determining classes to be judged,
procure judges, and the pay out of prizes during
Claresholm's Fair Day's celebrations.
Claresholm Parks Society
Phone: 403-625-4017
Contact: Lori Hoff or Carmelle Steel
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3082, Claresholm, AB T0L
0T0
Location: Bill Simpson Room, Library
Hours: Fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Description: The society fundraises to improve local
parks and playgrounds and hosts events for families
throughout the year.
Ducks Unlimited
Phone: 403-625-3821
Contact: Barry Helmer (President) 403-625-2349
Mailing Address: PO Box 2013, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: Indoor Range- Com. Centre
Hours: Meetings with Fish and Games 3rd Monday @ 7:30pm
Website:
http://www.ducks.ca
Description: The purpose of Claresholm Ducks
Unlimited is to raise funds for wildlife habitat.
Ducks Unlimited is North America's leading
conservation organization.
Farmers Market (Claresholm)
Phone: 403-625-3392
Contact: Irene Gladstone or Barb Uhl 403-625-2298
Mailing Address: PO Box 1197, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: Indoor Range-Com. Centre
Hours: Every Wednesday 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (July –
middle of Sept.)
Description: Look to the Farmers' Markets for
nature's best produce, where the food is fresh,
high in quality and the next best thing to
harvesting it yourself, also you will find bake items and local
handicrafts.
Fish & Game Association
Phone: 403-625-3821
Contact: Les Anderson (President)
Mailing Address: PO Box 2013, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Hours: 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30p.m.
Description: A non-profit organization that has been
around for over 70 years. Promotes conservation,
wildlife, firearms safety, marksmanship, and better
hunter/landowner relations.
Garden Club (Claresholm)
Phone: 403-625-4272
Contact: Jane Marsh
Mailing Address: PO Box 2161, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Claresholm Public Library – Bill Simpson
Meeting Room
email:
claresholmgardenclub@gmail.com
Hours: 3 rd Tuesday of each
month at 7:30 pm
Description: Facilitates the monthly meeting of
plant enthusiasts to share their ideas, knowledge and
plants. Encourages community beautification through
gardening practices.
Independent Stampin’ Up!
Phone: 403-625-3722
Contact: Karen Uhl
Mailing Address: PO Box 386, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Meeting locations vary. Call for details
Hours: Call for details
Description: Anyone is welcome to attend this
stamping club. Create beautiful cards, scrapbooks and
other projects. Supplies can be purchased or you can
bring your own.
Kinettes (Claresholm)
Phone: 403-625-2831
Contact:
Tara VanDellen, President
Mailing Address: PO Box 2313, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: Lions Room- North end of com. centre
Hours: 1 st Monday of each
month at 6:30 pm
Description: Chartered in 1989 group objectives are
to support youth orientated causes in the community.
Some examples are the Christmas Craft Fair,
babysitting courses, Girl Guides, Swim Club, PAL project,
Golden Eagle Book Award, just to name a few.
Kinsmen (Claresholm)
Phone: 403-625-6153
Contact:
Kirby Watt
Mailing Address: PO Box 1707, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: Golf Course
Hours: 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 8:00pm
Description: Kinsmen assist with many local clubs
such as Golf, Junior Curling, Boy Scouts, Minor
Hockey, etc.
Knights of Columbus
Phone: 403-625-2857
Contact: JOe Quinn (Grand Knight)
Mailing Address: PO Box 793, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 344 - 50th Ave West
Hours: Meetings: 2 nd Tuesday of each
month at 7pm
Website:
http://www.kofc.org
Description: Church Support, Community service, and
support many church charities
L.D.S. Relief Society
Phone: 403-625-2402
Contact: Jan Olsen
Mailing Address: PO Box 1780, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 4954 – 3 rd Street East
Hours: Fourth Wednesday (most months) 11:40 a.m.
Homemaking classes are at 7:00 p.m.
Description: Strengthen women and and their
families. Classes in homemaking, personal development and
self reliance are offered.
Lions Club (Claresholm)
Phone: 403-625-5571
Contact: Dan Rhode & Wilf Kenyon
Mailing Address: PO Box 222, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Claresholm Community Centre
Hours: 2 nd & 4th Wednesday
at 6:30p.m. of each month
Website:
http://www.lionsclub.org
Description: The Claresholm Lions Club was chartered
into the worldwide organization in 1968 and has
been serving the community and surrounding area
since. Funding has been provided to new ball
diamonds, indoor swimming pool, Community Centre
kitchen renovations, Claresholm Public Library,
sporting and youth groups, and the CNIB just to name
a few.
Masons (Claresholm)
Phone: 403-625-2117
Contact: Jim Borthwick
Mailing Address: PO Box 2432, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: Lodge Room of Claresholm Community Centre
Hours: Meeting is held on the 3rd Tuesday at 8:00pm
every month
Description: Masonic Lodges are part of a worldwide
organization dedicated to the betterment of mankind.
Ministerial Association (Claresholm)
Phone: 403-625-2903
Contact: Eddie Rossiter
Mailing Address: PO Box 2211, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: Claresholm
Hours: Meet the 1 st Wed. of the month
at 9 am
Description: Working together with a holistic
outlook to meet the spiritual needs of the community. Joint
worship events for ministerial churches, Support
role of community Chaplin, Emergency support for
transients, provide worship services at local term
care facilities.
Red Cross
phone: 1-888-800-6493
Contact: Marie Atkins 403-625-2086, 403-380-0904 cell
Mike Hawkins 403-625-5283, 403-331-7619 cell
Mailing Address: PO Box 2242, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Description: Provides assistance to victims of
disasters.
Royal Canadian Legions Branch #41
Phone: 403-625-3755
Contact: Doug Tipper
Mailing Address: PO Box 807, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 414 - 53 Avenue East
Hours: Meeting held on the 1st Wednesday of each
month at 7:00p.m.
Description: A place to go for a drink, a visit, a
game of crib, shuffleboard or darts. This group strives to
help various community and youth projects. They
continue to offer assistance to veterans and dependents
in need.
Sons of Norway
Phone: 403-625-3125
Contact: President Larry Mitchell (403-625-1008 or
Alfred Hanson (403-625-3125)
Mailing Address: PO Box 1046, Blairmore, AB. T0K 0E0
Location: Claresholm Community Centre. Lodge Room
Hours: 1 st Thursday of each
month. Supper is at 6:00 pm Meeting follows at 7:00 pm
Description: Fraternal organization to preserve the
heritage of the Norwegian ancestry through culture,
baking, sports, music, etc.
Welcome Wagon
Phone: 403-625-2228
Contact: Tove Mifflin
Mailing Address: PO Box 532, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Description: Welcome Wagon has been in Canada since
1930. They are a professional greeting service
welcoming and providing local information to
newcomers to our community.
Wildrose Bluegrass & Country Music Association
Phone: 403-625-4864
Contact: Joan Miller
Willow Creek Historical Association
Phone: 403-625-3480
Contact: Rae Trimble (Chairman) or Charles Leeds
(Treasurer) 403-625-2279
Mailing Address: PO Box 927, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Meetings are held at the Seniors Centre
Hours: 3 rd Wednesday of each
month – more information please contact above people.
Description: This society's chief objective is to
record and preserve the stories of pioneer families and to
mark the historical sites in the area.
Special Needs Association for Parents and Siblings
(SNAPS)
Contact Person: Orvella Small, Executive Director
PO Box 5146
335B MacLeod Trail
High River, AB T1V 1M3
403-603-3232
Email : contact@foothillssnaps.com
Website:
www.foothillssnaps.com
Fax 403-603-3233
Cell 403-336-0049
Toll free: 1-866-507-6277
PROTECTIVE
SERVICE
Ambulance (Chinook
Emergency Services)
Phone: 403-625-3219
911 for emergencies
Contact: Chris Moore
Mailing Address: PO Box 307, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Hours: 24-7 (emergencies only)
Description: Provides emergency services at a “Basic
Life Support” level for the Town of Claresholm and
surrounding area.
Disaster Services (Local)
Phone: 403-625-3381
Fax: 403-625-3869
Contact: Kris Holbeck (Chief Administrative Officer)
or Karine Wilhauk (Secretary / Treasurer)
E-mail:
Kris.Holbeck@townofclaresholm.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 1000, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 221 - 45 Ave West
Hours: Monday - Friday (closed Fridays noon to 1pm)
Summer Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Winter Hours: 8:30
a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Website:
http://www.townofclaresholm.com
Description: Disaster services for Claresholm are
coordinated through the Town Office.
Fire Department (Claresholm Volunteer)
Phone: 403-625-3922(Local Fire Hall)
911 for emergencies
Contact: Mr. Kelly Starling (Fire Chief) 403-625-3117
Mailing Address: PO Box 1000, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 43 Avenue West
Hours: Meetings/training; 1 st & 3rd Wednesdays
at 7 pm
Description: The Claresholm Volunteer Fire
Department serves the community by reducing or eliminating
the threat of fire, environmental spills, accidents,
and disasters.
RCMP (Claresholm Detachment)
Phone: 403-625-4445 (Local Detachment)
911 for emergencies
Contact: Sgt. Robin Alexander
E-mail:
robin.alexander@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Mailing Address: PO Box 1209, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 366 – 48 Avenue West
Hours: Office Hours: 8am – 4pm (Mon – Fri.)
Website:
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Description: K Division RCMP provides federal,
provincial, municipal and First Nations policing services in
Alberta through 104 detachments.
Victim Services
– see
Support Groups
RECREATION &
SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS
BALL:
Claresholm Minor Ball.
Phone: 403-625-0296
Contact: Chris Dixon
Location: Claresholm Ball Diamonds
Hours: April to the end of June. Call for different
team schedules.
Description: Organized baseball for children ages 5
to 18. T - Ball, Farm Pitch, Minor and Major
Leagues for both boys and girls.
Slow Pitch Co-Ed League.
Phone: 403-625-
Contact: Dale Gugala (Coordinator)
Location: Claresholm Ball Diamonds
Hours: Monday and Wednesday nights from May to July.
Description: Recreational co-ed slow pitch fun for
all who love to play baseball. Weekly practices, games,
and tournament.
Curling Club
Phone: 625-3933
Contact: Lyle Broderson, Ice Manager - Cody Fletcher,
President (625-1558);
Afternoon Ladies: Marguerite Whitehead 625-3890;
Evening Ladies: Connie Quayle
625-4535; Friday Night Cash: Frank Klein 625-2466;
Mixed League: Jerry Kinoshita 625-2537; Men's: Doug Fletcher 625-3188;
Morning Men's: George Bishop 625-3851.
Mailing Address: Box 993, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 430 - 53 Ave. East (east of the Legion).
Hours: November until March. Call for current season
times/schedule.
Description: Recreational League curling. Ladies,
Men's Mixed, and Junior.
Dance (Skye-Anna School of Highland)
Phone: 403-646- 2707
Contact: Louanna MacLeod-jones
email:
dljones@explornet.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 55, Nanton, AB. T0L 1R0
Description:
Dart League
Phone: 403-625- 3755
Mailing Address: PO Box 807, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Royal Canadian Legion
Description:
Flying Club
Phone: 403-625-2107
Contact: Bill Morkin
Mailing Address: PO Box 725, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0.
FITNESS:
Aerobics & Fitness
Phone: 403-625-3912
Contact: Sylvia Mulholland.
Mailing Address: PO Box, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Walking Indoors
Phone: 403-625-2253
Contact: Hazel Perrier or Peter Moss.
Mailing Address: PO Box 2797, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: Claresholm Community Centre.
Hours: Tue., Wed. & Thur. at 9 am -10 am mid-October
to mid-March (break for Christmas
holidays)
Description: Great for keeping in shape during the
winter months. Walk in a safe environment. Great social
time for everyone.
Yoga
Phone: 403-625-3244
Contact: Norma Davies
Mailing Address: PO Box 1604, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Yoga & Boxerball
Phone: 403-625-4107
Contact: Lise Schultz (Instructor)
Mailing Address: PO Box 2498, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: Mezzanine at the Ice Arena
Hours: see WCCALS Calendar for course outlines and
times.
Description: Yoga: for all ages and levels.
Boxerball is an awesome cardio class for all levels of fitness
includes strength training.
Football (Bantam)
Phone: 403-625-0466
Contact: Dennis Hill, Coach or Maxine Middleton
(General Manager) 403-549-3744
Mailing Address: PO Box 774, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Willow Creek Composite High School Fields
Hours: Spring training in June. Season starting in
September until November
Description: Football for ages 12 to 15 or grads
7-9. Practices, games, and tournaments.
Golf League
Phone: 403-625-3500
Contact: Don Leonard, Men's Monday League: 625-4401/
625-3841 or John Cope,
Men’s Thursday League: 625-4555/625-3525. or Olive
Darch
Ladies League: 625-2249.
Mailing Address: PO Box 2080, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0.
Location: The Bridges at Claresholm
Hours: Men's League – Mon. & Thurs. @ 6:30 pm Ladies
– Tues. @ 6 pm
Description: Recreational league golf with games and
tournaments, some for charity.
Gymnastics
Phone: 403-625-3224
Contact: JoAnna Sutter, Coordinator
Location: Claresholm Elementry School
Hours: Monday to Thursday 3:30pm to 5:00pm. October
to February
Description: Recreational gymnastics for ages 3 to
17 years of age.
VanDance
Studio
Website:
www.vandance.ca
Description:
teaches dance in Claresholm upstairs at the Arena on Thursdays.
HOCKEY:
Men's Hockey
Location: Claresholm Arena (4918 - 2 nd Street East).
Contact: Rockmen Hockey Club: Rod Fedyk 403-625-4376
Cougars Hockey Club: Brad Burns 403-625-4330
Red Dogs Hockey Club: Greg Gozikz 403-625-4959
Old Thunder Hockey Club: Todd Heggie 403-625-4541
Hours: Call for season's practices games, and
tournaments.
Description: Competitive hockey with tournaments,
regular games, practices, etc.
Minor Hockey
Phone: 403-
Contact: Cindy
Mailing Address: PO Box 1933, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0.
Location: Claresholm Arena (4918 - 2 nd Street East).
Hours: Annual practice and games times vary call for
dates, times.
Description: Organized Hockey for youth ages 5 to
19. Practices, games, tournaments.
Porcupine Hill
Classic Cruisers
Phone #
403-625-6023 / 625-2949
Contact: Dave
Wasylyshen/Don Needham
email:
needham@telusplanet.net
Mailing Address:
Box # 2586
Meetings held 3-4
are held throughout the year in the library to organize an annual Show n
Shine event for classic and special interest vehicles held during August
Fair Days weekend.
Description:
members participate in cruises with their classic vehicles of various
communities to Show n Shine events.
Rodeo Club
Phone: 403-625-3594
Contact: Rick Penner
Location: Claresholm Agriplex (403-625-2410).
Hours: Every Friday evening from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- early Jan. until the end of March.
Description: Open to anyone interested in learning
or participating in rodeo events at a fun level.
Soccer League
Phone: 403-625-4217.
Contact: Gerald & Pat Vandervalk
Mailing Address: PO Box, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Description: Recreational soccer for ages 3-15. Teams are co-ed, rec
league. Runs from May to June
Skating Club
Phone: (403) 625-4331
Contact: Donna Moses
Mailing Address: PO Box 1573, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0.
Location: Claresholm Arena (4918 - 2 nd Street East).
Hours: October to March of each year. Call for
specifics.
Description: Recreational and competitive skating
for all ages.
Claresholm Krackens - Swim Club
Phone: 403-625-3083.
Contact: Tina Attrill (President)
Mailing Address: PO Box 226, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0.
Location: Claresholm Aquatic Centre.
Hours: May to August. Team meets 5 times a week for
an hour and a half per day for
practice, and once on the weekend for swim meets in
the summer.
Description: Established in the early 1960's.
Provides paid coaching towards competitive swimming for
children ages 5 and up.
Trap Club (Claresholm)
Phone: 403-625-4508
Contact: Arnold Norgard President
403-625-3353(work).
Mailing Address: PO Box 760, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Trap Club - South West of Claresholm
-Follow 529 to Bridge (Rg.Rd 280) turn south
2 mile town road 120 1 mile west.
Hours: Meeting times are Thursday nights at 6:30p.m.
and Sunday afternoons at 1:00p.m.
Description: Recreational clay target shooting.
There are four competitive shoots each year that are
attended by trapshooters from across the province.
Volleyball (Co-Ed)
Phone: 403-625-3841
Contact: Brett Larson 403-625-0590.
Mailing Address: General Delivery, Claresholm, AB.
T0L 0T0.
Location: Local schools in the Claresholm Area.
Hours: Winter Months. October to March. Mondays or
Tuesdays.
Description: Recreational Volleyball for the
enjoyment of Adults.
SENIORS SERVICES
Claresholm Senior
Social Centre
Phone: 625-2877
Contact: Lauralee Barrett
Mailing Address: PO Box 1518, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Corner of 50 Ave East and 2nd St East
Hours: Call for Details
Description: Activities, entertainment,
socialization, crafts, games, teas, and suppers for seniors.
Wandering Willows
Phone: 625-8613
Contact: Debbie Millar, Director of Services
email:
debbiemiller@albertahealthservices.ca
Mailing Address: PO Box 700, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Claresholm Continuing Care Facility
Hours: As needed
Description: A non-profit society made-up of
residents of the Claresholm Continuing Care Center. Raises
fund for projects not funded by Alberta Health.
Claresholm Housing Authority
Phone: 625-4113
Contact: Maxine Middleton, Manager
Location: 321 - 45 Ave West
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday – Friday
Description: Low income housing for families,
Seniors Citizens Housing
Meals on Wheels
Phone: 625-2950
Contact: Dorothy Erven, Director: 625-2950 or Bette
Slovak, Treasurer: 625-2042
Location: East Side of Town Office Building
Hours: 5 days a week as needed
Description: Supplying meals for those who cannot
provide for themselves due to surgery or medical
complications.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Phone: 403-625-5454
Contact: Anonymous
Location: Call for Meeting Location
Hours: Call for details
Description: An international fellowship of men and
women who have had a drinking problem. Nonprofessional,
self-supporting, non-denominational, multiracial,
apolitical and available everywhere.
Al-Anon (Wednesday Freedom Family Group)
Phone: 403-625-4317
Contact: Nina Travis
Location: 126 - 52 Ave West @ St. John the
Evangelist Anglican Church
Hours: 8pm every Thurs.
Description: Al-Anon is a recovery program. Groups
are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics
who share their experiences, strengths, and hope in
order to solve common problems relating to
alcoholism. Anonymity of all members is of extreme
importance.
Alzheimers Society Support Group
Phone:403-682-3715
Contact: Lori hoff
Location: Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre
Hours: 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1-2:30 pm
Website:
http://www.alzheimer.ab.ca
Description: This support group for families of
those suffering from Alzheimer’s and related dementia. It
enables the spouses and families to share their
stories, problems and experiences. Educational videos
and guest speakers are brought in during meetings.
Cancer Support Group
Phone: 403-625-4573
Contact: Elaine Goehring
Mailing Address: PO Box 644, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Multipurpose Room - Claresholm General
Hospital
Hours: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm
Description: Group discussions by certified peer
support group volunteers. Persons with cancer and their
families are welcome. Support with the physical,
emotional, and social aspects of battling cancer.
Canadian Paraplegic
Association (Lethbridge Regional Office)
Phone: 403-327-7577
Contact: Dylan Adkins,
Client Services Coordinator
Mike Mitchell, Community
Development Coordinator
E-mail: dylan.adkins@cpa-ab.org
mike.mitchell@cpa-ab.org
Mailing Address:
#300, 515 7th Street
South,
Lethbridge AB, T1J 2G8
Hours: 8:30 - 4:30pm
Mission: To assist persons
with spinal cord injuries and other
physical disabilities to
achieve independence , self-reliance and full community participation.
Clothing Bank
Phone: 403-625-3008
Contact: Pastor Dion Mitchell
Mailing Address: PO Box 313, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Pentecostal Church
Hours: Wednesday 10:00 am – 12 Noon
Description: Provides adult clothing – free of
charge
Divination
Phone: 403-625-3619
Contact: Vanessa Blott
Mailing Address: PO Box 1076, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: Claresholm Public Library – Bill Simpson
Meeting Room
Hours: Wednesday from Noon to 1:00 pm
Description: Weight support group. Everyone is
welcome to attend.
Food Bank - Claresholm
Phone: 403-625-7127
Contact: Mabel Both (President)
Mailing Address: PO Box 687, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 221 - 45 Ave West (East side of Town
office)
Hours: Wednesdays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Description: To supply the needy in our Town and
surrounding areas. Help clients find solutions for their
own needs. Christmas Hampers.
Low Vision Support Group
Phone: 403-625-3619
Contact: Joyce Mayled or Margaret Seewalt
403-625-5209
Mailing Address: PO Box 972, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: Porcupine Hills Lodge
Hours: 2 nd Monday of each
month at 3:00 pm.
Description: All Canadian National Institute for the
Blind related services.
Prairie
Winds Clubhouse Society
Phone: 403-625-4975
Contact: Glenda Wall,
Coordinator
E-mail:
club1@telusplanet.net
Mailing Address: PO Box
1354, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: 4621 – 2nd
Street West
Hours:9:00am to 5:00 pm
Monday- Friday
Description: A
restorative safe environment for persons struggling with a severe or
persistent mental illness.
Salvation Army
Phone: 403-625-2916
Contact: Liz Skierka, Manager
Mailing Address: P O Box 1021, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Location: 4815 - 2nd Street West
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Description: Provides clothing and other household
articles for the community at reduced rates. Not open on holidays.
TOPS AR# 5256 (Health Seekers)
Phone: 403-625-3974
Contact: DorthyErven, Leader or Marilyn Heyland,
co-leader
Mailing Address: PO Box 2484, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0
Location: Claresholm Public Library – Bill Simpson
Meeting Room
Hours: Tuesdays at 11:00 pm
Description: Healthy weight loss and maintenance at
a slow healthy pace. Non profit support group.
TOPS AB# 4398 (Claresholm Lite)
Phone: 403-625-4786
Contact: Marcy Hipwell
Mailing Address: PO Box 2351, Claresholm, AB. T0L 0T0
Location: St. Johns Anglican Church
Hours: Thursday Mornings 9:30 a.m.
Description: Healthy weight loss and maintenance at
a slow healthy pace. Non profit support
group.
Ranchland
Victim Services
Phone: 403-625-4445
Contact:
Mable Both,
Unit Coordinator for Claresholm
Mailing Address: PO Box 1209, Claresholm, AB. T0L
0T0
Hours: As required
Website:
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ab/prog_serv/vsu_e.htm
Description: A local non-profit organization that
works with the local RCMP Detachment to provide
programs and services that benefit victims of crime
during their involvement with the criminal justice
processes.
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