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Community Information Grants
Rocky View County offers grant funding to assist non-profit organizations who offer recreational, community and cultural opportunities to County residents. The grants we offer are primarily for operating and capital costs associated with operating and enhancing facilities and community halls located in the County, but we also offer programming grants through our community enhancement grant program offered every spring.
For more information visit Community Recreation Grant Funding | Rocky View County
Alberta Blue Cross
KidSport Calgary & Area
Rural Communities Foundation
Emerald Youth Grants
Government of Canada
Communities ChooseWell
Pet Licenses
Pet Licensing (Registration) is required annually as described in the Animal Control Bylaw #001:2017.
License renewals are issued each year in December with a due date of January 31st.
Dog License Registration
Cat License Registration
License Fee
Altered: $20.00 (Dec 1st – Jan 31st)
Altered: $30.00 (After Jan 31st)
Unaltered: $30.00 (Dec 1st – Jan 31st)
Altered: $45.00 (After Jan 31st)
Tag Replacement: $10.00
Child Care Services
Irricana Playschool Association
The Irricana Playschool Association offers a comfortable and constructive play-based learning environment.
Phone: (403) 935-4727
Email: irricanaplayschool@gmail.com
Location: 300 1 Street, Irricana, AB T0M 1B0
Irricana ECS Society
Kindergarten classes are held from September to May inclusive in the Kindergarten Room, (south entrance) of the Irricana Hall from Tuesday to Friday. Children are eligible to attend if they have reached their fifth birthday by December 31st of the current year. The Irricana Kindergarten Society is a privately run Kindergarten and its operation is governed by parents of enrolled children, therefore parental support is required. There is a registration fee.
Phone: (403) 935-4727
Email: irecs@persona.ca
Website: www.aisca.ab.ca/members/irricana
Location: 300 1 Street, Irricana, AB T0M 1B0
BGC Irricana Child Care
The Irricana Boys & Girls Club is licensed for Before and After School Care. Their programs are eligible for the Alberta Child Care Subsidy.
Phone: (403) 948-3331
Website: www.bgcairdrie.com
Location: Irricana Rec Centre (West Entrance), 302 3rd Street, Irricana, AB T0M 1B0
Little Nest Daycare
Little Nest Daycare is located in Irricana for children 12 months to 6 years for full-time, part-time or drop-in care. Little Nest Daycare is privately owned. Subsidies and grants are available.
Phone: (403) 633-3516
Email: littlenestdaycare23@gmail.com
Location: 619 1st Ave, Irricana, AB T0M 1B0
Taiyo Early Childhood Education Centre
Taiyo Early Childhood Education Centre is a non-profit organization that will provide care for children in Acme and the surrounding area. It is a play-based program that focuses on early literacy, numeracy, inquiry-based learning and STEAM.
Phone: (403) 333-2106
Email: taiyoecec@gmail.com
Website: www.facebook.com/TaiyoECEC
Location: 117 Main St, Acme, AB T0M 0A0
Schools
Irricana Play School Association &
Irricana Kindergarten
Play School
Irricana ECS
ECS & Kindergarten
Phone: (403) 935-4727
Email: irricanaplayschool@gmail.com
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Kindergarten
Accepting Registrations
Phone: (403) 935-4727
Email: irecs@persona.ca
Positively influencing young minds in our community
for over an amazing 30 years….
The Irricana Playschool Association offers a comfortable and constructive
play based learning environment for kids to grow and develop.
Kathryn School
Public School
Grades: K – 8
Phone: (403) 935-4291
Email: kathyrn@rockyview.ab.ca
Website
262066 Range Road 273
Bus Contact Information:
Fenton Bus Lines: (403) 680-9394
RVS Late Line: (403) 250-0016
Visit their “Contact Us” Page for a full list of Kathyrn’s Bus drivers and their specific contact information
Beiseker Community School
Elementary: K – 6
High School: 7 – 12
Phone: (403) 947-3883
Email: beiseker@rockyview.ab.ca
415 – 2nd Ave, Beiseker
Visit their “Staff” Page for a list of staff emails.
Good Shepherd School
Catholic School
Grades: K – 7
Phone: (403) 500-2117
1319 Thorburn Drive SE, Airdrie
Visit their “Contact Us” Page to send them a direct Email.
St. Martin de Porres High School
Catholic School
Grades: 8 – 12
Phone: (403) 500-2041
410 Yankee Valley BLVD SW, Airdrie
Visit their “Contact Us” Page to send them a direct Email.
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
Catholic French Immersion
Grades: K – 7
Phone: (403) 500-2064
1820 – 1st Ave N, Airdrie
Visit their “Contact Us” Page to send them a direct Email.
Garbage & Recycling
TAG-A-BAG
The Tag-a-Bag system allows you to throw out additional bags of garbage even when your bin is completely full, all you have to do is label your bags with a specialty tag that can be purchased at the town office.
Label the bag with these special tags and simply place them next to your bin before the next scheduled pick-up.
* Tags are $5.00 each
*Tag-a-Bag is only applicable towards Garbage pick-up
*Items must be bagged, tags placed on none bagged items will not be picked up
*Bags can weigh up to a maximum of 30lbs each, anything more will not be picked up
Please Note that collection days may vary
depending on upcoming holidays and/or events
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Rec Centre
The Irricana Recreation Complex is owned and operated by the Town of Irricana. Located at 302 3rd Street, the facility houses a curling rink/sports floor, a ground-level viewing area, and an upstairs fully licensed lounge with a dance floor.
Summer Rec programming runs from July 2nd-August 31st with cash drop-in and Summer passes available.
The complex also includes a fitness room and meeting room available for rentals.
The facility may be rented for meetings, events and fitness classes.
Please contact rentals@irricana.com for questions about space rentals.
From October through March, the Irricana Curling Club hosts weekly curling leagues and several bonspiels.
Campground
Operated by the Irricana and District Agricultural Society
For booking and rates information go to www.irricanaagsociety.com
or call (403) 827-1869
Cemetery
Irricana Cemetery is over 100 years old. It is a peaceful retreat for individuals. At the center of the cemetery is a tree surrounded by flowers. The pathways branch out from the center. The Town of Irricana Cemetery is located at the south end of the Town, just off of Henricks Drive.
This cemetery is surrounded by established trees and shrubs with shale pathways, a flower garden and park benches within. Cemetery arrangements can be made through the Town Office.
Contact the Town Office for fees.
Rural Crime Watch
Business Licenses
Bylaw 006:2021 requires that anyone conducting or advertising a business in Irricana has a valid business license.
Licenses renewals are issued each year in December with a due date of January 31st.
Some businesses may also require licensing through the Government of Alberta.
License Fee
Commercial (Store Front): $50.00
Home Business (Within Town): $50.00
Non-Resident (Includes Contractors): $100.00
Peddler/Hawker/Vendor: $25.00 per month
Churches
Irricana United Church
Rev. Ruth McArther
274003 TWP RD 272, Rocky View County AB
Phone:403-935-4644
Email: irricanaunited@gmail.com
Website
Worship Services
Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
Coffee & Conversation 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Ministry – during service
IUC has been an intricate part of Irricana’s history for over 100 years. Along with our regular Sunday services, our heritage building is now a venue for outreach through musical events, education and community connection.
Calvary Chapel Irricana
Pastor Rob Mantle
Irricana Lions Community Hall – 300 1st Street, Irricana
Phone: 403-935-0119
Email: admin@ccirricana.ca
Calvary Chapel Irricana meets at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays at the Irricana Community Hall for Worship, verse-by-verse study through the Bible and fellowship. During the same time, the children are also taught at a level in which they can understand, using fun and interactive teaching, crafts and activities.
Tri Community Baptist Church
Contact: Pastor Eric Spletzer
239-9th Street, Beiseker
Phone: 403-947-3284
Email: tcbchurch@outlook.com
Website
Sunday service: 10:30am
Vacation Bible School for children is held annually in July.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Parish Priest, Father Silvano Vargas
Corner of 4th St and 2nd Ave, Beiseker
Phone: 403-947-3775
Email: webmaster@stmarysbeiseker.ca
Website
Mass Times: Weekly Mass Times: Sunday 11:00 a.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Thursday 9:00 a.m
Sacrament of Reconciliation on request.
St. Mary’s Church is located on the corner of 4th Street and 2nd Avenue, (adjacent to Beiseker School). The rectory and the parish office are situated at the right side of the church. Our Parish includes Keoma, Irricana, Acme, Linden and Beiseker and has 77 families registered.
ACME United Church
Reverend Tracy
416 Bennett AVE, ACME AB
Phone: 403-546-3922
Email: acmeunitedchurch@gmail.com
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No matter who you are, who you love or where you are in your story, everyone is welcome in Acme United Church. We want you to know we are happy you have chosen to join us for a time of rejoicing, reflection and rising. The vision and mission of Acme United Church continues, through the global pandemic, to bring hope, encouragement and purpose to our lives. If you have been encouraged by something in our service, you can make a difference by taking part in our offering by sending an e-transfer offering through your online banking to acmeunitedchurch@gmail.com.
Everyone that supports the ministries in our church receives a tax receipt. If you are new to our community, please send us an email and we’ll include you on our mailing list.
Irricana Transfer Site
The Irricana Transfer Site accepts household hazardous waste and agricultural recycling
year round from residents. Farmers from neighboring counties may also drop off clean plastic grain bags and twine for recycling as part of the Alberta Ag Plastic.
For large loads, please call ahead.
Visit their website for a full listing of Fees & Acceptable Drop-off Items
Website: https://www.rockyview.ca/irricana-transfer-site
Location
West of Pioneer Acres Park
Corner of RR 264 and TWP RD 274
SW 28-27-26 W4M
Contact
403-935-4230
403-230-1401 (After Hours)
Hours
Wednesday: 11AM – 7PM
(Rocky View County Residents Only)
Saturday: 9AM – 5PM
(Rocky View County Residents & Irricana Residents)
Snow Clearing
Priority Roads: Emergency roads and arterial roads are cleared first (within 24 hours), followed by neighbourhood streets (within 48 hours after a snow event).
Sidewalks: Town pathways and sidewalks are cleared within 48 hours. Residential sidewalks are the homeowners responsibility, and the Snow Angel program is available for those needing help.
Parking Bans: Watch for signs on snow routes. Temporary signs will appear at least 24 hours prior to a parking ban.
Irricana Lions Community Hall
Address: 300-1st Street (Founder’s Park)
Contact: Town of Irricana
Phone: (403) 935-4672
Email: rentals@irricana.com
Recreation
Parks & Playgrounds
Lions Centennial Park
One of the biggest and most elaborate Community Work Bees has been the new “Lions Centennial Park” located on 1st Avenue. Over 100 volunteers rallied to build the impressive grain elevator play park to commemorate the original site of the many grain elevators once located on that site. This project was a partnership between Alberta Trail Net (the property owners) and the Irricana Lions Club (who accessed the funds required to build the park)
This project is far from complete. The new information Kiosks are yet to be suited with applicable maps and signage and information about local flora and fauna. A beautiful bricked courtyard is planned for the next phase of the project. The bricks will be engraved with the many sponsor names and placed around a large central fountain.
Irricana Dog Park
Located behind the skating rink on Henricks Drive, you will be able to locate our towns very own Off Leash Dog Park! that was proudly built this 2021. This fully fenced in area provides a place for our furry friends to run and play to their hearts contents. While the park is still new we hope to add more to it with the introduction of a doggie drinking station and benches.
Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets and are asked to ensure that their pets are in control at all times – on or off of a leash.
Harold & Hilda Knight Garden Dedication
Harold & Hilda Knight were two of the town’s most important volunteers who have sadly passed away (Harold Knight in 2013 and his wife Hilda in 2014).In commemoration of Harold and Hilda, friends and family members wanted to have a garden dedicated to their memory and so one was built by Public Works staff in the previously named Harold Knight Park.
On July 24th, 2014 a garden dedication was held to remember those who have helped build our community. At this park there is also a beautiful hidden playground for families to enjoy
Rainbow Park
Located at the corner of 5th Street and 2nd Ave is Rainbow Park, you can’t miss the mural painted by our very own Irricana residents along the fence behind the Playground. This park is easily accessible and will be undergoing renovations in summer of 2018 as The Town has received a grant from the Alberta Municipal Demonstration Program to install pour in place recycled tire product for the ground.
Founders Park Playground
Park Campground for campers and residents alike. It sits adjacent to two baseball diamonds and has easy access to trails and washrooms. A great area for people visiting/using the campsites or those taking part in a baseball tournament.
Community Garden
One of the most successful and easiest new programs initiated is community garden adjacent to the east access road coming into Irricana. The garden space is a piece of land on loan by a developer who owns the property. A non profit group coordinates the community garden and its policies and ten or more residents are given garden plots and become the caregivers of this area each summer. It is not unusual to see three generations of families gardening together in the evenings and enjoying their harvest of freshly grown veggies. Volunteers rototill the gardens in the spring and water is supplied in a holding tank located at the community garden site from the waste water at the water treatment plant by town public works.
Baseball Diamonds
The Ball Diamonds are located on the east and west side of Founders Park. Perfect for baseball tournaments especially with having a campground close by.
Operated by the Irricana and District Agricultural Society.
For rental information call 403-827-1869 or email manager@irricanaagsociety.com
Rodeo Grounds
Bev MacDonald – Riding Arena
Bev organized the Riding and Roping Club in 1958 and is the only person to receive a Lifetime Membership. He designed the arena, built the bucking chutes and was instrumental in bringing FCA Rodeo to Irricana in the 1960’s. Bev ranched southeast of Irricana and was known for his generosity by supplying and delivering horses to those children who wanted to participate in the Riding and Roping Club but couldn’t afford their own. Bev MacDonald was the hero of many children in our District.
Bev’s life was dedicated to riding and rodeo sports.
Operated by the Irricana and District Agricultural Society who host an Annual Junior Rodeo each September. The Ag Society hosts a variety of Equine Clinics through the summer months, and the arena is available for private rentals.
The Irricana Riding and Roping Club host regular Gymkhanas from May to September.
Visit www.irricanaagsociety.com for availability.
Soccer Fields
Irricana offers an opportunity for all soccer levels to utilize our fields located off of cemetery drive in our Recreation Area.
For fields rentals please contact Irricana@irricana.com or call 403-935-4672
Outdoor Skating Rink
Located off Henricks Drive (500 block), is an Outdoor Skating Rink. This rink underwent updates and re-furbishing in 2017. The rink allows seasonal uses such as street hockey, rollerblading and roller-skating, as well as housing skateboard ramps during summer months.
Tennis & Basketball Court
Irricana has a public, multi-use Tennis & Basketball court
which can be found on the end Henricks Drive along Cemetery Road.
The court is located next to several other outdoor recreational areas such as
our town’s local Splash Park, the Outdoor Skating Rink, Soccer Fields
and the town’s Dog Park!
Splash Park
The Irricana Splash Park is located on Henricks Drive North of the Soccer Fields. The automatic timer is on from 9:00am to 9:00pm. The Splash Park will time out automatically, to reactivate simply push the Blue Bollard Activator at the North side of the Pad.
In 2017 the Town was forced to shut down the Splash Park after an underground pipe burst. The entire project cost $165, 193.00
and was funded through the province’s Municipal Sustainability Initiative program and through the Rocky View County Recreation Board. We give many thanks to MSI and Rocky View for their contributions. The splash park is here to better serve young families in the community.
Council and staff are very optimistic about moving forward and the potential for growth.
The Splash Park Water Features:
– Aqua Dome
– Bollard Activator
– Frog Spray (Toddler Zone)
– Geyser
– Jet Stream
– Loop
– Playsafe Drain
– Sunspray
– Water Tunnel
– Dumping Bucket
– Spray Loop
Clubs & Organizations
(Section under revision)
SNOW ANGELS ARE NEEDED! Register to become a Snow Angel, or request the assistance of one!