Community Profile

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community profile & directory

address box 280, 67 3rd ave west cardston, ab t0k0k0 2016

phone 403 653 3366 Toll free 1 888 434 3366

fax 403 653 2499 email [email protected]

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This publication was funded by the Cardston
and District Family and Community Support
Services (FCSS). The Cardston and District FCSS
organization provides funding to organizations that
service the communities in the Town of Cardston,
65% of Cardston County, the Village of Glenwood
and the Village of Hill Spring. If you are starting a
community program and are looking for funding,
contact the Town of Cardston office and request the
criteria for eligible programs. Keep a look out for
our monthly newsletters that can be picked up at
the Town, County and Village Offices as well as the
Library, Health Unit and Parent Link Centre.

Please contact the Town of Cardston for any further
questions pertaining to the Cardston and District
FCSS organization.

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Cardston Community Profile

Brief History of Cardston.....................................................4
Cardston Facts.........................................................................4
Transportation......................................................................... 5
Utilities........................................................................................ 6
Housing and Living Costs.................................................... 6
Population and Demography............................................. 7
Municipal Services.................................................................. 8
Town Council............................................................................ 9
Community Boards & Committees................................ 10
Provincial Services.................................................................11
Federal Services......................................................................11
Map of Cardston.....................................................................12
Garbage Route & Pick Up Schedule...............................13
Local Attractions............................................................ 14–15
Tourism......................................................................................16
Regional Attractions.............................................................16

Cardston Community Directory

Arts: Cultural and Historical...............................................17
Assistance and Medical Services.....................................18
Churches and Religious Organizations.........................19
Community Organizations and Service Clubs... 20–22
Counseling Services.............................................................23
Education.................................................................................24
Emergency and Protective Services.............................25
Employment Services.........................................................25
Family Services......................................................................26
Financial Services.................................................................26
First Nations Services..................................................27–28
Hutterite Colonies.................................................................28
Media.........................................................................................29
Recreational Facilities........................................................ 30
Recreation and Social Clubs.......................................31–32
Referral Services...................................................................33
Residential & Commercial Realtors...............................33
Seniors Housing....................................................................33

I nde x ............................................................................ 34–35

CARDSTON COMMUNITY PROFILe

Brief History of Cardston

On May 1, 1887, wagons belonging to Latter Day first built a large church followed by a great brick
Saint immigrants from Utah, led by Charles O. tabernacle, and finally in 1913 started construction
Card, arrived in the Cardston area and set up camp on the magnificent granite temple around which the
along the Lee Creek, starting the settlement that town nestles today. It was the first Latter Day Saint
was named Cardston after the man who led the temple built outside of the United States and above
immigrants. While still crowded in their first mud- and beyond its architectural beauty and uniqueness
chinked log houses and barely able to eke out it has enormous religious significance for Latter Day
an existence, the settlers were making plans to Saint church members.
build a great temple. And build it they did. They

cardston facts

Population: 3,580 (2011), with an additional 4,167 Close to Amenities: Because of its proximity to
living in the county. Lethbridge and Calgary the Town of Cardston can
maintain its small-town laid back feel while its
Elevation: 1,193 m or 3,914.23 ft. citizens can easily access the amenities available in
the Cities.
Climate: Cardston has a moderate continental
climate with warm summers and mild winters Parks, Recreation and Nature: Cardston has many
influenced by Chinook winds. These Chinook winds parks, trails, and playgrounds that can be enjoyed
result in the reduction of the severity and length by people of all ages and fitness levels. The town
of winter cold snaps. This area also receives high has a newly renovated outdoor pool that opened
amounts of sunshine throughout the year. Average June of 2014 and operates from mid-May to early
seasonal temperatures are; January: -6°C; April: 5°C; September each year. The simple but dignified Lee
July: 16.9°C; October: 6.7°C. Annual precipitation Creek runs through the town with a scenic trail
levels are; Rain: 33.7cm; Snow: 219.8cm; Frost-free running parallel to it, offering great opportunities to
days: 111, Hours of Sunshine/yr.: 2370. view local wildlife and enjoy the great outdoors.

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T r a n s p or tat ion

Air Service Roads

Doug Murray 403-653-2087 Cardston is accessible by two provincially-
Box 100 Mountain View, AB T0K 1N0 maintained highways. To the North, Calgary is a 2
The Cardston Municipal Airport does not host ½ hour drive along Highway 2. This highway also
commercial services, but does provide a local air runs through the community as Main Street. To the
strip for private and non-commercial flights to land. West, beautiful Waterton Lakes National Park is 35
Runway length for the municipal airport is 1,064 M minutes via Highway 5, and the City of Lethbridge is
or 3,489.92 Ft. a 50-minute drive heading Northeast on Highway 5.
Highway 5 also serves as the town’s 1st Avenue.
The nearest commercial airport is Lethbridge
County Airport found just outside of the City of
Lethbridge along Highway 5, only 45 minutes
northeast of Cardston.

Border S ervices

There are three Canada/U.S. border crossings close
to the Town of Cardston. To contact the Canada
Border Services Agency please phone
1-800-461-9999.

Canada Border Services / Port of Entry: Carway
7:00am to 11:00pm 7 days a week.

Canada Border Services / Port of Entry: Del Bonita
(Highway #62 South) – Seasonal

June 1st to September 15th: 8:00am to 9:00pm
7 days a week.

September 16th to May 31st: 9:00am to 6:00pm
7 days a week.

Canada Border Services / Port of Entry: Chief
Mountain Highway – Seasonal

May 15th to May 31st: 9:00am to 6:00pm 7 days a
week.

June 1st to September long weekend: 7:00am to
10:00pm 7 days a week.

September long weekend to September 30th:
9:00am to 6:00pm 7 days a week.
October 1st to May 14th: CLOSED

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Utilities

ATCO Gas Enmax
Phone: 403-653-3995 Phone: 403-310-2010
403-310-5678 Service: Electric Power
Emergencies: 1-800-511-3447
Address: 35 – 3rd Avenue East Sewage Treatment
Services: Natural Gas Type of Treatment: Rotating Biological Contractor

Chief Mountain Telus Communication
N atural Gas Co-op Ltd. Phone: 403-310-2255
Phone: 403-653-3011 Service: Phone/Internet
Address: 190 – 1st Street East
Services: Natural Gas Water Supply
Source of Water: Lee Creek, Leavitt Irrigation
Chief Mountain Regional District and St. Mary’s River.
Solid Waste Authority Reservoir Capacity: Treated substance – 9,000 m3
Phone: 403-653-2703 Design Capacity: 15,450 m3
Mail: Box 1711 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0

Housing and Living Costs

Please note that the following Mill Rates include the Municipal, School and Home for the Aged portions.
-Information source: Town of Cardston Records

Mill Rates:

Year Residential Non-Residential
2004 16.7727 19.7852
2005 16.3518 19.6849
2006 15.2990 18.9642

2007 13.5992 18.4761
2008 11.2927 18.6947
2009 10.1845 17.6854
2010 10.2825 17.7249
2011 10.1279 17.2977
2012 10.1694 17.1099
2013 10.4283 17.0984
2014 10.1267 16.7537
2015 9.9296 16.3330

Residential Lots – Price List
The Town of Cardston has Residential, Commercial and Industrial land for sale. For information please
contact the Town of Cardston’s Development Officer. Or contact any of the realtors listed on page 33 of
this directory.
Nolan Card [email protected]
403-653-3366 (Toll Free)1-888-434-3366 (fax)403-653-2499

Population and Demography

Population Characteristics: Count
3,417
Year 3,475
1996 population count 3,452
2001 population count
2006 population count 3,580

2011 population count

Population Change %
1996 to 2011 (15 years) 4.77
2001 to 2011 (10 years) 3.02
2006 to 2011 (5 years) 3.76

The above information was retrieved from the Statistics Canada website from the 2011 Census. It is not the
complete list of information collected in the census and if you would like to review the full results of the
2011 Census for the Town of Cardston go to: www.statcan.gc.ca, hover your curser on the ‘Browse by Key
Resources’ tab and select ‘Census Profile’. You will be asked to enter the name of the community and the
Province. Please be sure to put Cardston and not Town of Cardston as the search engine will not recognize
“Town of”.

Other Notable Statistics:
Total Private Households: 1,322
Private Dwellings Occupied by Usual Residents: 1,208
Population Density per Square Kilometer: 414.10
Land Area in Square Kilometers: 8.64
Information Source: www.statcan.gc.ca

Housing Statistics: Number % Change From Previous Year
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Year 7 - 0.78
2000 12 + 1.71
2001 7 - 0.58
2002 20 + 2.86
2003 16 - 0.80
2004 40 + 2.50
2005 31 - 0.78
2006 25 - 0.81
2007 10 - 0.40
2008 11 + 0.90
2009 9 - 0.18
2010 8 - 0.11
2011 7 + 1.14
2012 1 - 0.14
2013 3 + 3.00
2014
2015
Information Source: Town of Cardston Records

Municipal Services

Town of Cardston Cardston Recycling Facilities
www.cardston.ca
403-653-3366 403-653-2499 (Fax) ( Asso c iat i o n f o r t h e Han d i ca p p e d)
403-653-5035 (After Hours Emergency) Kim Flickinger 403-653-3766
67 – 3rd Avenue West 509 – 2nd Avenue East
Box 280 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Cardston Waste Transfer
Cardston County S tation
www.cardstoncounty.com 403-653-3366
403-653-4977 403-653-1126 (Fax) Box 280 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
1050 – Main Street
Box 580 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 Jim & Mary Kearl Library
www.cardstonlibrary.ca
Cardston Cemetery 403-653-4775
Terah Thesen 403-653-3366 23 – 3rd Avenue West
To get information on the Cardston Cemetery call Box 1560 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Terah Thesen at the Town of Cardston or the Legacy [email protected]
Funeral Home at 403-653-3222.
Village of Glenwood
Community Peace Officer www.glenwood.ca
(By-Laws / Animal Control ) 403-626-3233
Lloyd Stewart 403-382-8614 Box 1084 Glenwood, AB T0K 2R0
248 – 1st Avenue West
Village of Hill S pring
www.hillspring.ca
403-626-3876
Box 40 Hill Spring, AB T0K 1E0

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Town Council

This Council was elected into office in October 2013; their 4 year term ends in October 2017.
Mayor
Maggie Kronen
403-653-2553
[email protected]
C ouncil
Robert Barfuss
403-653-4001
[email protected]
Dennis Barnes
403-653-2657
[email protected]
Richard Bengry
403-653-3874
[email protected]
William Creed (incumbent)
403-653-4117
[email protected]
David Edmonds (incumbent)
403-653-4726
[email protected]
William Peavoy
403-653-8123
[email protected]

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Community Boards & Committees

A etna Irrigation D istrict Emergency Management
C ommittee
A irport
Meets second Thursday of every month at 7:00pm Family & Community S upport
Services Board (FCSS)
Agricultural S ociety 2-year term, meets first Wednesday of every month
Meets second Thursday of every month at 7:00pm at 7:00pm

Audit Committee Handibus

Cardston & District Emergency Historical S ociety
Services Authority Meets fourth Thursday at 7:00pm
Meets first Thursday of every month at 5:30pm
Intermunicipal Development
Chief Mountain Regional Plan Committee
Solid Waste Authority
Meets second Wednesday of every month at L eavitt Irrigation District
5:00pm
Library Board
Chinook Arch Appointment 3-year term, meets third Monday of every month at
5:00pm
Chinook Foundation
Meets third Monday of every month at 5:00pm Municipal S ubdivision &
Development Authority
Citizen of the Year 3-year term, meets second Thursday of every month
at 5:15pm
Communities in Bloom
2-year term, meets as needed Municipal S ubdivision &
Municipal Appeal Board
Community Futures 3-year term, meets as needed
A lberta Southwest Region
Parks & Recreation Committee
Economic Development & 2-year term, meets quarterly
Tourism Board
2-year term, meets second Thursday of every month SouthGrow
at 7:00pm

*Please contact the Town of Cardston office for further information on any of the above boards or
committees.

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Provincial Services

Government of Alberta Member of L egislative Assembly
www.alberta.ca (MLA)
310-0000 (Toll Free in Alberta)
780-422-2852 (Fax) MLA Grant Hunter, Wildrose Party

Government of Alberta Taber Office:
PO Box 1333 Edmonton, AB T5J 2NL #940, 5224 – 48th Ave.
Taber, AB T1G 1S1
Provincial Building/Courthouse 403-2230001
576 Main Street Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 403-223-0002 (Fax)
403-653-5142 1-888-600-6080 (Toll Free)

Legislative Office:
5th Floor
9820 – 107 Street Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7
780-422-1550
780-638-3506 (Fax)
[email protected]

Federal Services

Canada Post (C ardston O ffice) Member of Parliament (MP)
403-653-3545 Medicine Hat-Cardston -Warner
50 – 2nd Avenue West C onstituency
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Jim Hillyer – Conservative Party of Canada
Government of Canada
www.canada.gc.ca Parliamentary Address:
House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
613-996-0633
613-995-5752 (Fax)
[email protected]

Constituency Address:
255 – 8th Street South Lethbridge, AB T1J 4Y1
403-320-0070
403-380-4026 (Fax)
1-877-327-0135 (Toll Free)
[email protected]

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MAP of cardston

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garbage route & pickup schedule

G arbage Waste transfer March 2016
H olidays collection station S M TWT F S
schedule
Jan 1 New Year’s Day The garbage collector 1 2345
Feb 15 Family Day will only pick up a Summer 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Mar 25 Good Friday total of 4 garbage Tuesday 10:00–6:00 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
May 23 Victoria Day receptacles, each Thursday 10:00–6:00 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
July 1 Canada Day of which can weigh Saturday 9:00–7:00 27 28 29 30 31
Aug 1 Heritage Day up to 40 lbs each.
Sep 5 Labour Day Receptacles containing Winter April 2016
Oct 10 Thanksgiving yard and garden waste Tuesday 9:30–4:30 S M TWT F S
Nov 11  will be left at the curb. Thursday 9:30–4:30
Yard and garden waste Saturday 9:30–4:30 12
Remembrance Day can be taken at the 3456789
Dec 26 Boxing Day compost pile at the landfill 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
transfer station. schedule 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Please note that Easter 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Monday is not a holiday over -limit Tuesdays and
garbage Thursdays 8–Noon May 2016
Holiday S M TWT F S
Garbage All over-limit garbage January 2016 1 234567
Pick-up receptacles must be S M TWT F S 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
tagged with an over- 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
In the event of the limit sticker which can 12 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
holiday, all garbage be picked up at the 3456789 29 30 31
pick-up for residential Town Office for a $2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
and commercial fee. To ease everyone 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 June 2016
properties will be into the new garbage 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 S M TWT F S
delayed one day. If program, all residences 31
Monday is a holiday, may pick up 12 free 1 234
pick-up for Mon. will be over-limit stickers at the February 2016 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
on Tues., etc. Town Office. S M TWT F S 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
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local attractions Time Kilometers Miles
40 min 56 35
Drive Times and Distances: 35 min 54 34
Name of Community 40 min 61 38
Glacier National Park 78 48
Waterton Lakes National Park 1 hr. 83 52
Historic Fort Macleod 1 hr. 93 58
City of Lethbridge 1 hr. 146 91
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump 1 hr. 40 min 235 146
Pincher Creek 2 hr. 30 min 259 161
Frank Slide / Crowsnest Pass 3 hr. 30 min 358 222
City of Calgary 3 hr. 45 min
Kalispell, MT
Banff

Card Pioneer Home Carriage House Theatre

337 Main Street www.thecarriagehousetheatre.com
A genuine “Little House on the Prairie”, built in 403-653-1000
1887 by Cardston’s founder, Charles Ora Card. The 355 Main Street
pioneer home served as a community centre and The Carriage House Theatre presents the best
stopping place for travelers until the first hotel was summer theatre in Southern Alberta. The theatre
built in 1894. The log structure still stands in its presents high-spirited musicals, rib-tickling comedy
original location and is open for public visitations as and unique events geared to all ages.
a Registered Provincial Historic Site. Open July and
August, call the Town Office at 403-653-3366 to Chateau Isabella
schedule off-season tours. Donations are accepted.
www.chateauisabella.com
Cardston Alberta T emple 403-653-2039

www.ldschurchtemples.com Cobblestone M anor
403-653-3552
384 – 3rd Street West Ivan or Marsha Negrych
The Cardston Alberta Temple is one of Southern www.thecobblestonemanor.com
Alberta’s most recognizable landmarks. It was 403-653-2701
constructed by Mormon pioneers who settled in 173 – 7th Avenue West
Cardston in 1887. The Temple was first opened in [email protected]
1923 after 10 years of construction and quickly The Cobblestone Manor is a designated Alberta
became the centrepiece of the town. Its architects, Historic Resource. It was built in the late 1800’s
Hyrum Pope and Harold Burton, were strongly by the first pioneers who settled in Cardston. In
influenced by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, which 1913, Belgium finishing carpenter, Henry Hoet,
shows in the unique appearance of the massive purchased the log house and covered the exterior
granite structure. The Visitor Centre is open daily using exposed river rock. The interior is finished
from Victoria Day (May) through Labour Day with Old World charm, intricate woodwork using
(September). rare hardwoods, authentic Tiffany glass lamps and
lighted china cabinets. Henry was building this for
14  CARDSTON COMMUNITY PROFILE a sweetheart in Belgium who never joined him. It is
now open as a Bed & Breakfast and Restaurant.

Court H ouse Museum Lee Creek Valley G olf Course

89 – 3rd Avenue West www.golfleecreek.com
The Courthouse Museum showcases an amazing 403-653-4198
record of how a rough country changed Corner of 9th Avenue and 7th Street West
dramatically. The unique sandstone structure was This Les Furber 18-hole design golf course nestled
built in 1907 from stone quarried just a few miles in the Lee Creek Valley offers a picturesque view
from Cardston. The building’s striking profile and of the mountains, wildlife and natural scenery. Your
beautifully finished interior stands as a monument golf experience will be most gratifying as the course
to Cardston’s early pioneer artisans. It was used offers a challenge for all levels of golfers. This par 71
longer than any other courthouse in Alberta. The course also features white sand and water hazards.
building still displays the judges’ bench, witness
stand and other court artifacts. Original jail cells, Range View Ranch Vacations
including graffiti can be found. The Courthouse
Museum is a Registered Provincial Historic Site. www.rangeviewranch.com
Open July and August, call the Town Office at 403-653-2292 or 403-653-2821
403-653-3366 to schedule off-season tours. [email protected]
Donations are accepted. Enjoy trail rides into 150,000 acres of untouched
prairie abounding with wildlife. Stay in rustic cabins
Great Canadian Barn Dance and eat home-cooked meals.

www.gcbd.ca Remington Carriage Museum
403-626-3407
[email protected] www.remingtoncarriagemuseum.com
Back in the days when the settlements in the [email protected]
area were still young, weekend nights were barn 403-653-5139
dance nights – a time to get together with friends, 623 Main Street
hear some lively music and kick up your heels. The Remington Carriage Museum houses the largest
Young men came to meet young women. Whole collection of horse-drawn vehicles in North America,
families came with all the kids. Even Grandma and with over 250 carriages, wagons and sleighs. The
Grandpa were there – dancing, swapping stories, museum is open year-round, seven days a week.
enjoying the music and having fun. Now you can The museum features video displays, fire hall,
relive those times! Join in the spirit of the country carriage factory, restoration shop, working stable,
dance, at a real barn, in the beautiful green hills carriage rides, carriage rentals, and a restaurant
of Southwestern Alberta. For the last thirty years, and gift shop. Guided facility tours are offered at no
thousands of local folks and visitors from around additional charge.
the world have gathered together near the peaceful
little village of Hill Spring, Alberta, for great live
music, lively dancing, wonderful food and a real
good time at the Great Canadian Barn Dance.

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tourism

The Cardston Tourist Information Centre (TIC) was built in conjunction with the Alberta Provincial
Government. It operates from Mid-May to Early September of every year. The totals for the following graph
are collected throughout the Tourist season at the TIC.

Tourist Stats: May June July August September Annual
588 1338 3587 2345 198 8056
Year 445 1587 3291 2321 263 7907
2000 222 1587 3644 3259 164 8876
2001 457 1616 3161 2407 38 7679
2002 354 1487 3125 2698 442 8106
2003 360 1224 2992 2236 253 7065
2004 272 1087 2128 2031 240 5758
2005 262 1127 1945 1713 218 5265
2006 326 930 1849 1792 14 4911
2007 343 831 1734 1516 296 4720
2008 198 1001 2342 2215 368 6124
2009 261 932 2060 1782 218 5253
2010 242 965 1778 1438 153 4576
2011 229 1014 1475 1487 76 4281
2012 355 997 1524 1381 39 4296
2013 267 1093 1605 1113 194 4272
2014
2015

Regional Attractions

A lberta Birds of Empress Theatre Nikka Yuko
Prey Centre www.empresstheatre.ab.ca Japanese Garden
www.albertabirds.com www.japanesegarden.ab.ca
Fort Museum
Bellevue Mine www.nwmpmuseum.com The G alt Museum
www.crowsnestpass.com/ www.galtmuseum.com
Tourism/historic/bellevuemine. Frank S lide
html Interpretive Centre Waterton-G lacier
www.frankslide.com I nternational
Castle M ountain Peace Park
S ki Resort Head-S mashed - http://travelalberta.com/
www.castlemountainresort.com In Buffalo Jump
Interpretive Centre Writing-O n-Stone
De vil’s Coulee www.head-smashed-in.com Provincial Park
Dinosaur Heritage http://travelalberta.com/
Museum Kootenai Brown
www.devilscoulee.com Pioneer Village
www.telusplanet.net/public.
kootenai

Cardston Community Directory

Arts: Cultural and Historical

Cardston Family History C entre Carriage House Theatre
Foundation
Greg Burt 403-653-4647
138 – 3rd Avenue West www.thecarriagehousetheatre.com
Monday to Thursday: 9:00amto 5:00pm Alonna Leavitt 403-653-1000
Saturdays: 9:00am to 12:00pm 353 Main Street
Wednesday Evening: 6:30pm to 9:00pm Box 1148 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Friday: Closed The Carriage House Theatre is known for being the
Serving all those interested in Family Roots best summer theatre in Southern Alberta. During
Research. This Centre is staffed by dedicated the summer the theatre presents high-spirited
volunteers who are able and anxious to help you in musicals, rib-tickling comedy, and unique events
researching your family history. There is no charge on local themes geared to all ages. Productions
for using the Family History Centre. Its computers, run nightly (except Sundays) at 7:30pm July
books and films are freely available to all. through August. During the rest of the year the
Carriage House Theatre shows movies and presents
Cardston Historical Society community theatre productions.

Diane Barnes 403-653-2657 cardston Community Theatre
Box 1830 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
July 1st to the First Monday in September www.cardstoncommunitytheatre.com
Monday to Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm Mark Easthope 403-653-1800
First Tuesday in September to June 30th: On-Call Box Office: 403-653-4944
The Cardston Historical Society keeps records of the Box 2501 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
history of Cardston and promotes historic tourist The Community Theatre fosters the development of
attractions. The open season for the historical the fine arts within the community. This is volunteer-
attractions is June to August but tours can be based with productions supported through the
booked upon request to the Town of Cardston at admission fees. Auditions are held in November
403-653-3366. Donations are appreciated. If you and December with practice beginning in January.
would like to volunteer with the Cardston Historical Performances begin the week following the Easter
Society please phone the contact person listed break.
above.

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Assistance and Medical Services

A lberta Health Services - Cardston Clinic
Health Unit
Ron Johnson (Clinic Manager)
403-653-5230 403-653-2926 (Fax) Terry Duce (Clinic Care Coordinator)
576 Main Street (main floor provincial building) 403-653-3331
Box 1590 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 34 – 2nd Avenue West
Monday to Friday: 8:15am to 5:00pm Box 550 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
The Health Unit in Cardston includes: Home Care, Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 4:30pm
Children’s Allied Health, Public Health Nursing, The Cardston Clinic is part of the Chinook Primary
Public Health Department (P.H. Inspector Robert Care Network. The Clinic’s caring staff includes 7
Rippen 403-553-5363), and Mental Health services. family physicians, 4 registered nurses, 2 licensed
practical nurses and medical office assistants to
Cardston & District Association provide exceptional primary care.
for the Handicapped
Cardston Clinic
Association: 403-653-3766 Laboratory Services
Bargain Barn: 403-653-1488
474 – 5th Avenue West 403-653-3331 Ext. 111
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am to 3:00pm Walk-in services only, routine appointment bookings
Friday: 9:00am to 12:00pm. are not accepted. Arrangements for specialty
Provide community access programs for testing may be requested.
developmentally-challenged adults. They operate
the “Bargain Barn”, located on the Waterton Cardston Health Centre -
Highway. Donations of clothing, furniture, toys, Hospital
tools, etc. are welcome; all proceeds remain in the
community. 403-653-5234 403-653-4399 (Fax)
144 – 2nd Street West
Cardston Community Box 1440 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Handibus Association Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Available services include: Surgery, Obstetrics,
Mike Livingstone 403-635-1025 Emergency, Continuing Care and consultations with
Box 1122 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 other disciplines if necessary.
Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm
Closed for Lunch: 12:00pm to 1:00pm Meals on Wheels
Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm
In order to access this service, residents of the Town Sheila Pierson 403-653-3453
must first become a member of the Association Box 1405 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
for either $12.00 a year or $50.00 for a lifetime Monday to Friday: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
membership (tax deductible). Once a member, The Meals on Wheels program provides hot
they must purchase a pass for $200.00 per year nutritional meals to residents of the community who
(unlimited usage) or a card for $60.00 (24 rides). have limited mobility for $6.00 a meal.
Handicapped students pay $350.00 a year or
$35.00 a month for rides to and from school.

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Churches and Religious Organizations

Church of J esus Christ Baptist Church
of Latter-day Saints Pastor Roy Thiessen 403-653-3966
260 – 1st Street West
Cardston Alberta Stake Centre Box 1479 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
338 – 5th Avenue East 403-653-2725 Worship Services & Sunday school: 9:30am every
Aetna Ward 403-653-4224 Sunday. For Bible Study information please call the
Cardston 6th Ward 403-653-3989 above-listed phone number.
Blood Branch 403-653-2736
For building bookings please contact Keith Quinton Faith Lutheran
at 403-653-4150. Janice Nelson 403-653-4220
Box 685 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Cardston West Stake Centre Worship service starts at 10:00am every Sunday at
846 – 1st Avenue West 403-653-4231 the Lee Crest Chapel. For Bible Study information
Cardston 1st Ward 403-653-3632 please call the above-listed phone number.
Cardston 7th Ward 403-653-4307
For building bookings please contact Alan Bryant at St. Andrew’s United Church
403-398-4535. Reverend Eva Stanley 403-394-2288
Box 132 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
South Hill Chapel Worship service and Sunday school start at 11:30am
9th Avenue South & Hwy 2 403-653-3219 every Sunday.
Cardston 4th Ward 403-653-3632
Cardston 7th Ward 403-653-4307 St. Paul’s A nglican Church
For building bookings please contact Carl Judd Gerry & Ike Eagle Speaker 403-653-4516
403-308-1526. Gerry: 403-330-7278 Ike: 403-220-4516
90 – 1st Avenue West
Temple Street Chapel Box 302 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
355 – 3rd Street West 403-653-4014 Worship service begins at 11:00am every Sunday.
Cardston 3rd Ward 403-653-3214
Cardston 5th Ward 403-653-3032 St. Teresa’s
Cardston 8th Ward 403-653-1168 Roman C atholic Church
For building bookings please contact Barry Salmon Cynthia Melanson 403-653-3871
at 403-653-3202. 124 – 1st Street West
Box 788 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Sunday service begins at 9:00am every Sunday.

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Community Organizations and Service Clubs

A lberta Health Services, Cardston & District
Volunteer Services Health Foundation

Carrie Bust 403-653-5252 Greg Burt 403-653-4647

Books for Babies Caring Connection

Shannon Palmer 403-626-3635 ( F o r m e r ly Car e g i v e r s Co n n e c t i o n )
Box 357 Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0
Kathy Jensen RN, PBMH
Cardston & District 403-653-2073 alt. 403-653-7191
Chamber of Commerce [email protected]
Wanda Thompson 403-653-4244
www.cardstonchamber.com Box 56 Aetna, AB T0K 1Y0
Patti Kiemele 403-795-1032 The Caring Connection is a group of concerned
Box 1212 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 experienced caregivers who identified a need
[email protected] to support other in a caregiving / care receiving
The objective of the Cardston & District Chamber of relationship. Their goal is to enhance awareness of
Commerce shall be to promote and improve trade needs, options for solutions, and optimal balance in
and commerce for the economic, civic, and social both sides of the caring relationship.
well being of Cardston and the area served by this
organization. Community Adult Learning
Council (CALC) & Community
Cardston & District Family & Literacy Programs
Community Support Services
(FCSS) Kathy Richards
403-653-3922 403-653-4641 (Fax)
Terah Thesen (Director) 403-653-5036 445 – Main Street
Cardston & District FCSS provides funding to a Box 10 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
number of preventive social programs throughout [email protected]
the community. Community Adult Learning Council identifies the
learning needs of adults within the Community
Cardston & District Health Care and offers educational opportunities that are both
Auxiliary Association self-improving and enjoyable. CALC partners with
community agencies and groups to provide a wide
Phyllis Stapleton (President) 403-653-1177 rage of learning opportunities.
Janice Hall (Vice-President) 403-653-3828 Community Literacy Programs provides adults
144 – 2nd Street Cardston (Hospital) free one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, and
Box 1440 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 math. It also provides English Language Learning
The Cardston Health Care Auxiliary raises funds classes throughout the year for new Canadians or
to purchase equipment and furnishings for the permanent residents in either one-on-one or small
Cardston Health Centre and Long Term Care. Funds group settings.
are raised through the Gift Shop, snack machine on
the 1st floor of the hospital, annual Mother’s Day
Bake Sale and Christmas Bake Sale. Auxilians work
monthly shifts at the gift shop, make baby blankets,
sell diabetic socks, visit residents in Long Term Care
with the Hydration Cart and provide tray favours for
residents of the facilities on holidays.

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Community Keep Fit Program Inter-Agency Group

Cynthia Bevans 403-635-0266 Chris Sunderland 403-653-5240
[email protected] Box 1590 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
This Community fitness program is designed for The Inter-Agency group meets the second Tuesday
adults who are physically, emotionally or socially of every month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. This
challenged and are unable to participate in regular group is made up of representatives from various
community-based fitness or exercise programs. community groups and organizations, who meet to
address common issues, coordinate activities and
Friends of the R emington - events, network and update each other on common
Alberta Carriage Centre concerns. Everyone is invited to attend.

Dana Stewart Legion Ladies ’ Auxiliary
403-653-5139 ext. 231 403-653-5160 (Fax)
623 Main Street Val Jensen 403-653-2066
Box 1983 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 Box 40 Aetna, AB T0K 1Y0
A non-profit organization that works with the The Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary is a women’s
Provincial government staff at the Remington- organization that caters for banquets, weddings or
Alberta Carriage Centre to operate the gift shop, any occasion. The funds raised by this organization
restaurant and tourist information booth. are returned to the community. The Auxiliary
membership fees are $18.00 per member per year.
Friends of the Westwind The Legion Ladies Auxiliary is active year-round
Rodeo Academy except for the months of July and August, meeting
the first Monday of every month at 7:00pm at the
Austin Nunn 403-653-3440 Legion.
Highway 2 East Bypass
Box 2580 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 Lions Club
The Westwind Rodeo and Equine Academy
provides a safe, comfortable environment for equine Lil Quon 403-653-3706
related activities. They also offer Equine Facilitated Box 1056 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Therapy, Equine Experiential Learning, Rodeo Event The Lions Club supports various youth programs
Training and General Riding Lessons. and projects throughout the community through
fundraising events. The Lions Club also takes
Home Safe Animal Rescue Society a strong role in promoting the prevention of
blindness. The Lions Club meets on the First and
Sherry MacDonald 403-653-3824 Third Thursday of every month at 7:00pm.
The Home Safe Animal Rescue Society works with
the Town of Cardston’s By-law officer to return lost
pets to their homes.

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Parent Link Centre United Church Women

Sonja Richards 403-653-7077 Ardith Tjornelund 403-653-4719
576 Main Street (Provincial Building) sonja. Box 748 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
[email protected] The United Church Women meet on the second
The Parent Link Centre provides free, ongoing Tuesday during the months of September through
programs that support early childhood June at 1:00pm.
development and promotes positive parenting skills
and techniques. A variety of services are offered Westwind Coalition for
throughout the year including; Stay & Play, Make Early Childhood D evelopment
& Mingle, Lego League & Crafty Critters, Positive
Parenting Workshops, and a whole lot more. Call the Denise Norton 403-634-9979
contact listed above for further information. Box 1513 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
[email protected]
R otary Club The ultimate goal is to encourage communities to
address identified needs and ultimately become
Skyler Leavitt 403-659-2560 ‘Kid Friendly’. Contact Denise Norton to learn
The Rotary Club supports a number of community more about the coalition and how you can become
events and programs. involved.

R oyal Canadian Legion B ranch
#170

Kia Linder-Kelly 403-653-2220
Box 1807 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #170 assists the
community by supporting a number of community
events and programs. There is an annual $30.00
fee for members and meetings are held on the first
Monday of every month at 7:00pm at the Legion.
They host a social every Friday at 6:00pm and a
supper every first and third Friday for $10.00 a
person, both at the legion.

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Counseling Services

AA Meetings Distress Line of
Southwestern Alberta
403-653-7077
St. Paul’s Treatment Centre, Blood Reserve 403-327-7905 or 1-888-787-2880 (toll free) 24
Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00pm hours a day, 7 days a week
Meetings are held in the gym at the back of the Provides emotional support for people who are
treatment centre. lonely, depressed, suicidal, victims of violence and
any one suffering from a crisis situation.
Alberta Health Services
(AHS)/AHS Addiction LDS A ddiction Recovery
G roup Program
403-381-5183 403-382-4541 (Fax)
200 – 5th Ave South Lethbridge, AB T1J 4C7 Ross & Peggy Ash 403-653-3430
Monday to Friday: 8:15am to 4:30pm Chris & Cathy Sunderland 403-653-8006
Provides: alcohol abuse; drug abuse: and gambling Cardston Stake Centre, West Entrance
abuse counseling. Wednesdays: 7:00pm

Alberta Health Services - Strategic Group for
Cardston Mental Health Clinic - Weight Management
Addiction & Mental Health
Services Chris Sunderland 403-653-5240
Linda Tolman 403-653-3311
Chris Sunderland, M.S.W, R.S.W, Mental Health Cardston Provincial Building, Mental Health
Therapist Thursdays: 9:30am to 11:30am
403-653-5240 403-653-2926 (Fax) For further information please call the above
576 Main Street Cardston contacts.
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Provides free counseling services for all age groups.
Call to set up an appointment. Counselling topics
vary and include: bereavement; anger management;
conflict in relationships; stress and relaxation, etc.
Psychiatric and Addictions services are available.
Call the contact listed above for further information.

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E DUC AT ION Westwind A lternate School

Cardston Elementary School 403-653-1547
(Grades K – 5) 89 – 4th Avenue West
403-653-4955 Box 10 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
730 – 4th Avenue West Westwind School Division #74 provides alternate
Box 487 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 learning programs through the Westwind Alternate
School. These include, but are not limited to, Home
Cardston Junior High S chool Education, Blended Education, Distance Learning
(Grades 6 – 8) and Outreach Programs. The Westwind Alternate
403-653-4958 School is a stand-alone facility in Cardston with
430 – 5th Avenue East satellite campuses in Raymond and Magrath. The
Box 130 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 administration and staff cooperate with all other
divisional schools to ensure that the educational
Cardston High S chool needs of individual students and families are
(Grades 9 – 12) accommodated and supported. Certified mentor
403-653-4951 teachers have responsibility for the development,
145 – 4th Avenue West supervision and evaluation of individual program
Box 2790 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 plans which are designed to meet the unique
learning styles and circumstances of each student.
Spring Glen Elementary
(Grades K – 5) Westwind S chool D ivision #74
403-626-3611
151 – 2nd Street Northwest Glenwood www.westwind.ab.ca
Box 1010 Glenwood, AB T0K 2R0 403-653-4991 or 1-800-655-4991 (toll free)
403-653-4641 (Fax)
Spring Glen Jr. High 445 Main Street
(Grades 6 – 9) Box 10 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
403-626-3333 Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Box 100 Hill Spring, AB T0K 1E0

Mountain View School
(Grades K – 9)
403-653-2404 403-653-2479 (Fax)
Box 30 Mountain View, AB T0K 1N0

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Emergency and Protective Services

Cardston County Emergency Disaster Services -
Services (A mbulance, Fire & Cardston County
R escue Services )
Danny Melvin 911: Emergencies Murray Millward, CAO
403-715-1249 403-653-4789 (fax) 403-653-4977 403-653-1126 (fax)
187 – 3rd Avenue East 1050 Main Street
Box 2199 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 Box 580 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Cardston County Disaster Services compiles
Cardston RCMP - resources and manpower in preparation for a
Victim Services Unit potential local state of emergency.
403-653-4932 403-653-1720 (fax)
Complaints: 403-653-4931 Disaster Services -
145 Main Street Town of Cardston
Box 669 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Jeff Shaw, CAO
Citizens on Patrol 403-653-3366 403-653-2499 (fax)
Jeremy Prete or RCMP 67 – 3rd Avenue West
403-653-4722 Box 280 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
145 Main Street Town of Cardston Disaster Services compiles
Box 669 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 resources and manpower in preparation for a
potential local state of emergency.
Community Emergency C.E.R.T.
Response Team
Esther Leighton 403-659-5087
Box 235 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0

Employment Services

Cardston LDS Training Inc.
Employment Services
www.traininginc.ca
403-653-1330 403-653-1330 (fax) Audrey Archer, Employment Consultant
123 – 4th Avenue West 403-653-4603 403-653-4604 (fax)
Box 693 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 58 – 2nd Avenue West
Monday to Thursday: 11:00am to 4:00pm [email protected]
Friday: Closed Helping all underemployed Alberta residents to
Cardston LDS Employment Services is a non- seek work or improve working skills by offering
denominational community service. They help professional resume services, Career Planning
clients obtain gainful employment and offer job Workshops, job search and employment assistance,
training, help clients create & strengthen their own and various safety certification courses. New
small family businesses and connect employers to courses are being offered regularly including
job seekers. computer skills (locally) and occupational training
(Oilfield and HCA in Lethbridge).

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FAMILY SERVICES

Family Services Lethbridge Family S erv ices -
Outreach E ducation
LDS Family Services
Kevin Anderson 403-328-8263 www.lfsfamily.ca
[email protected] John Thompson 403-327-5724
104 484 WT Hill Boulevard South Lethbridge, AB 1107-2A Avenue North Lethbridge, AB
T1J 4Z9 Monday to Friday: 8:15am to 4:30pm
Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm. Present workshops, personal growth groups,
Thursday: 8:00am to 9:00pm. support intervention. Topics covered but not limited
LDS Family Services is the Mental Health arm of the to: suicide awareness/intervention; grief & loss;
LDS Church. Services available: individual, group family violence prevention; communication; building
and family counseling; addiction recovery groups; self-esteem and more.
family support groups; consultation; and adoption
services to birth parents and adoption applicants.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

1st Choice Savings & Credit Union RBC Financial

403-653-4473 403-653-3321
60 – 3rd Avenue West 204 Main Street

ATB Financial TD Canada Trust

403-653-3394 403-653-4451
24 – 2nd Avenue West 240 Main Street

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First Nations Services

B lood T ribe H ealth Department Family Learning Circle
403-737-3888 403-737-2706 (fax) Kathy Richards 403-653-3922
Box 229 Standoff, AB T0L 1Y0 CALC Office, 445 Main Street
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm Box 10 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Counseling Services 403-737-3883 (hotline) [email protected]
Facilitators Harriet Heavy Runner and Amanda
Health Unit Shaw offer participants the opportunity to
403-737-3933 403-737-2377 (fax) improve their literacy skills while emphasizing the
importance of nurturing literacy development in
Home Care their children. Lesson themes: positive parenting;
403-737-2040 403-737-3016 (fax) Kainai history; stories and legends; child resources;
and more. Courses are open to parents with children
Blood Tribe Employment & aged 0–6 years.
Training C entre
403-737-8149 403-737-8148 (fax) Kainai Board of Education
Box 319 Standoff, AB T0L 1Y0 403-737-3966
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Blood Tribe Family & Community
Support S ervices (FCSS) Kainai Community Corrections
Bruce Iron Shirt 403-737-2555
403-737-2888 403-737-2877 (fax) Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Box 118 Standoff, AB T0L 1Y0 Native correctional services, Crime Prevention,
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm Court Workers, Probation Officers, Elder Services.

Blood Tribe Police & Victim Kainai Continuing Care
Services Unit 403-737-3652 403-737-3487 (fax)
403-737-3800 403-737-2867 (fax) Box 380 Standoff, AB T0L 1Y0
Box 300 Standoff, AB T0L 1Y0 Office: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
The Victim Services Unit supports people who Visiting: 7 days per week: 10:00am to 8:00pm
have been impacted by a tragedy or crime. They
connect victims to agencies that can help them Kainai F ood Bank
move beyond the event, helping with restitution Tia Fox 403-737-2949
and financial support as well as with Victim Impact Monday to Friday: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Statements.
Kainai Women’s Wellness Lodge
Doris Sweet Grass (Manager)
403-635-3946 1-888-653-1909 (Toll Free)
Box 120 Standoff, AB T0L 1Y0
The Kainai Women’s Wellness Lodge provides a safe
and secure environment to support women and
children through crisis intervention. Walk-ins are
welcome. Donations appreciated.

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Moses Lake Shelter & Native Counseling Services
S oup K itchen
403-329-6140 403-380-2562 (fax)
403-653-6060 1014 – 3rd Ave South Lethbridge, AB T1J 0M5
Open November 1st to April 31st Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Blood Tribe FCSS (Alt. contact) 403-737-2888
St. Paul Alcohol & Drug Centre
N api Friendship Centre
403-737-3757
Sandra Gildos (Exec Director) Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
403-627-4224 403-627-2564 (fax) Offers residential rehabilitation and drug & alcohol
[email protected] counseling. After hours until 11:00pm and weekend
Forms & resume assistance, children’s parties, field meetings available upon request.
trips, seniors’ programs for Blackfoot families,
suicide prevention counseling.

Hutterite Colonies

Big Bend Hutterite Colony Old Elm Colony
403-653-2423 403-758-6627

Blue Ridge Colony Riverside Hutterite Colony
403-626-2388 403-553-4055

Crystal Springs Colony Rockport Colony
403-758-6701 403-758-3067

Deerfield Colony Spring Valley Hutterite Colony
403-758-6461 403-758-3889

East C ardston Hutterite Colony Standoff Hutterite Colony
403-653-2451 403-553-2266

Hutterville Colony Waterton Colony
403-758-3143 403-626-3456

N ew E lm Spring Colony West Raley
403-758-3255 403-653-2423

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MEDIA

Channel 32 Temple City Star
(Community Programming)
Robert Smith
Corey McCarthy 403-448-0432 403-653-4664 403-653-4006 (fax)
[email protected] 311 Main Street
This channel airs 24 hours a day 7 days a week Box 2060 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
and is available to everyone in the Town of Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Cardston. The station airs programs such as the [email protected]
Rotary Christmas Carol Festival, LDS conference, This community newspaper is published and
the Cardston Parade, and more. The station also distributed weekly to local businesses and to
displays information on upcoming local events and subscribers. This paper provides total coverage of
local classified advertisements can be displayed at news and events for the Cardston, Glenwood, Hill
cost, prices available upon request. Spring, Mountain View, Waterton and surrounding
areas.

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Recreational Facilities

Agridome Cardston Swimming Pool

Rod Olsen 403-653-7264 Doug Sanders 403-330-9202
Kaylynn Nunn 403-795-2227 64 – 4th Avenue West
888 – 12 Street West Box 280 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 Pool can be booked
Box 1051 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 on an hourly basis.
Provides a place for people to ride and practice
timed events out of the weather. Lee Creek Campground

Blue & White F itness Centre (CHS) Kevin & Shellee Quinton or Tom & Jackie Avery
1-877-471-2267 (Toll Free)
Tod Wolsey 403-653-4951 ext. 53115 695 – 2 Street West
Contact Tod at the High School to get further Bookings can be made to a maximum of 2 years in
information on the gym pass rates and hours. advance.

Cardston & District Rotary Reunion Centre
Seniors Centre
Kevin & Shellee Quinton or Tom & Jackie Avery
Mark & Sharon Wood 403-653-4340 1-877-471-2267 (Toll Free)
Facility: 403-653-4526 813 – 3 Street West
260 – 1st Street West Bookings can be made to a maximum of 2 years in
Facility is used as a meeting place for the Cardston advance.
& District Seniors Society. Space can be rented
out for various occasions like wedding receptions, United Church Hall
anniversary parties, reunions and birthday parties.
Marnie Houle 403-653-3105
Cardston Civic Centre 389 – 2nd Avenue West
Box 132 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Cardston Town Office 403-653-3366 Space is available to be rented out for various
67 – 3rd Avenue West occasions.
Box 280 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Facility can be booked on an hourly, half day or Windy City Gym
daily basis.
Deb Vegter 403-330-6960
Cardston Ice Centre 64 – 4th Avenue West (basement of pool)
Box 2755 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Randy Russell 403-653-1135 Gym memberships are available at $175.00 per
339 Main Street year. Windy City Gym has both cardio and weight
Box 280 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 training equipment
Facility can be booked on an hourly basis.

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Recreation and Social Clubs

4-H Cattle Club Cardston Figure S kating Club
Layne Cook 403-653-3254
The 4-H Cattle Club is for ages 9 to 21, they meet Kayla Schaffer 403-795-7770
on the first Thursday of every month at 3:30pm at Box 1843 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
the Provincial Building. The Club’s season is from Cardston Figure Skating Club teaches the basics of
December to May. 4-H Cattle Club provides an skating to anyone who wishes to attend a course.
opportunity for individuals to raise a steer from When a person reaches a higher level they can
December to May in the prospect of selling it at an compete if they wish to. Figure skating season runs
auction during the beginning of June. There is also from October to March and is available for ages 4
the option to raise a heifer for breeding. Every year and up.
the club has an achievement day where they weigh
the cattle and give prizes for the Grand Champion Cardston Gymnastics Club
and other aspects of the program.
Connie Henrie 403-626-3397
Aged Cheese Club - Glenwood [email protected]
Myrna Young 403-626-3666 [email protected]
The Gymnastics Club teaches the basics of
Agricultural S ociety gymnastics to children and youth (3 to 5 years of
Rod Olsen 403-653-7264 age). Gymnastics season runs from September
Kaylynn Nunn 403-795-2227 to November and January to March. To attend
The Agricultural Society meets monthly at the a session, registration is required beforehand.
Agridome. The Agricultural Society promotes Sessions run for 8 weeks each. On line registration is
agricultural activities in the community such as available, check out their facebook group for further
rodeo, team roping, calf roping, steer dogging, information.
and reining practices. They also take charge of the
Community Fair during Heritage Days. Cardston Little League Baseball

Buffalo Flatts Seniors Society - Kent Wynder 403-634-9569
L eavitt Cardston Little League Baseball runs from April to
Barb Baker 403-653-3755 June and registration costs vary depending on the
[email protected] age of your child, contact Kent for more detailed
information. Little League Baseball is for youth ages
Cardston & District 4 to 18.
Fish & Game Club
Mike Meeks 403-308-7718 Cardston S occer Association

Cardston & District Stacey Atwood 403-653-1862
Seniors Society Minor Soccer season runs from the first week in May
Leonard Purnell 403-653-2569 to the end of June for ages 6 to 16.
[email protected]

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Hill Spring Cultural Society Old Chief Foothills S eniors
Ralph Kunkel 403-626-4488 Association - A etna
Norm & Alice Sheen 403-653-4275
Ladies’ Slo -Pitch
Jenna Farrell 403-308-2420 Old Chief Goldie’s S eniors
Ladies’ Slo-Pitch runs from the last week in April to Association - Mountain View
the last week in June, registration fees are $265.00 Noel Pilling 403-653-2503
per team and teams can be formed by any female
ages 12 and up. Recreational Hockey
Jeff Heggie 403-653-1135
Men’s Slo-P itch Recreation Hockey runs from the end of September
Scott Quinton 403-894-4689 to the middle of March and is for anyone 18 years of
Todd Sommerfeldt 403-382-5677 age or older.
Men’s Slo-Pitch runs from the first week in June to
the middle of August, fees vary. Swim Club
Paula Brown 403-653-1109
Mini Basketball (CHAMPS) Box 2474 Cardston AB, T0K 0K0
Ken McMurray 403-653-4951 The Swim Club runs from June 1st to 30th. The
Mini Basketball (CHAMPS) is intended to improve Swim Club teaches the basics of competitive
basketball skills of youth (grades 1 through 5) swimming.
and help them gain a love and appreciation for
basketball. There is one CHAMPS session in the fall Temple City Quilters’ Guild
and one in the spring. Corinne Allred 403-653-4174
The Temple City Quilters Guild meets at 9:30am on
Minor Football the first Monday of every month at the Remington
Kerri Nelson 403-715-2496 Carriage Centre. New members are always welcome
Box 568 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 and beginners are encouraged to check it out.
Minor Football season is from August to November
with tryouts in May and June of each year. Minor Volksport
Football is for youths in grade 4 to 9. Sherri McDonald 403-653-3824
Volksport is a year-round family oriented walking
Minor Hockey group. Join Volksport on one of their walks and
See Facebook page “Cardston Minor Hockey” for meet new friends while enjoying the scenic trails.
current contact information.
Minor Hockey season is from October to March and
is for ages 4 to 18.

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Referral Services

Referral Services
Community Links Association of Southern Alberta
www.community-links.ca
403-328-LINK (5465) or 1-866-355-5465 (fax) 403-320-7432
426-6th Street South Lethbridge AB, T1J 2C9
Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm
[email protected]
Community Links provides information and referral to community, health, social and government services
available in all Southern Alberta communities. Anyone may access this service – adults, families, youth,
seniors, community organizations, and other service providers.

Residential & Commercial Realtors

Realty Ex ecuti ve Re /Max Cardston Sutton G roup
Realty
Dennis Barnes & John Bright Brad Beazer & Tobin Wood
403-653-1991 403-653-1052 (fax) Jim & John Schaffer 403-653-4423
216 Main Street 403-653-4949 295 Main Street
261 Main Street

Seniors Housing

Chinook Lodge Temple City Villa
403-653-4351 403-653-4251 (fax)
403-653-4324 403-653-1179 (fax) 364 – 5th Avenue West
451 – 3rd Street West Box 1452 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Box 607 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 The Temple City Villa provides senior citizens over
Chinook Lodge provides private rooms, meals, the age of 65 with their own secured, self contained
snacks, housekeeping, entertainment, recreation apartment. Apartments include a bedroom, living
and religious services for its residents. Residents room, kitchenette and washroom. There are laundry
are 65 years of age and older. Fees vary depending facilities in the building for tenant use. The group
on the level of service each resident requires. “Sunshine Villa Society” offers entertainment, family
Volunteers are welcome; please call the contact home evenings, special suppers and a buddy system
number for more information. for checking on the tenants in the building.

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The Good Samaritan Society

Karen Olshaski 403-653-2034
989 – 1st Street East
Box 2730 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
Lee Crest provides assisted living with Level 3 and 4
supports with an LPN on duty 24 hours a day 7 days
a week.

Index

1 C Cardston Mental Health Clinic.......23
Cardston RCMP – Victim Services
1st Choice Savings & Credit Union Canada Post............................................11
.............................................................. 26 Card Pioneer Home............................ 14 Unit......................................................25
Cardston & District Association for Cardston Recycling Facilities........... 8
4 Cardston Soccer Association..........31
the Handicapped.............................18 Cardston Swimming Pool............... 30
4-H Cattle Club.....................................31 Cardston & District Chamber of Cardston Waste Transfer Station.... 8
Caring Connection............................ 20
A Commerce........................................ 20 Carriage House Theatre................... 14
Cardston & District Emergency Carriage House Theatre
AA Meetings.........................................23
Addiction & Mental Health Services Services Authority......................... 10 Foundation.........................................17
Cardston & District Family & Channel 32............................................ 29
...............................................................23 Chateau Isabella.................................. 14
Aetna Irrigation District................... 10 Community Support Services.. 20 Chief Mountain Natural Gas Co-op
Aged Cheese Club – Glenwood.....31 Cardston & District Fish & Game
Agricultural Society..................... 10, 31 Ltd.......................................................... 6
Agridome.............................................. 30 Club......................................................31 Chief Mountain Regional Solid
AHS Addiction.....................................23 Cardston & District Health
AHS Volunteer Services.................. 20 Waste Authority......................... 6, 10
Air Service............................................... 5 Foundation....................................... 20 Chinook Arch Appointment........... 10
Airport.................................................... 10 Cardston & District Seniors Centre Chinook Foundation.......................... 10
Alberta Health Services.....................18 .............................................................. 30 Chinook Lodge....................................33
Animal Control....................................... 8 Cardston & District Seniors Society Church of Jesus Christ of
ATB Financial...................................... 26
ATCO Gas.................................................6 ................................................................31 Latter-day Saints............................ 19
Audit Committee................................ 10 Cardston Alberta Temple................. 14 Citizen of the Year.............................. 10
Cardston Cemetery.............................. 8 Citizens on Patrol................................25
B Cardston Civic Centre...................... 30 Cobblestone Manor........................... 14
Cardston Clinic.....................................18 Communities in Bloom..................... 10
Baptist Church..................................... 19 Cardston Community Handi-Bus Community Adult Learning Council
Blood Tribe Employment & Training
Association........................................18 .............................................................. 20
Centre.................................................27 Cardston Community Theatre........17 Community Emergency C.E.R.T.
Blood Tribe Family & Community Cardston County................................... 8
Cardston County Emergency Response Team...............................25
Support Services (FCSS).............27 Community Futures Alberta
Blood Tribe Health Department....27 Services (Ambulance, Fire &
Blood Tribe Police & Victim Rescue Services)............................25 Southwest Region.......................... 10
Cardston Elementary School.........24 Community Keep Fit Program........21
Services Unit....................................27 Cardston Family History Centre.....17 Community Links Association of
Blue & White Fitness Centre......... 30 Cardston Figure Skating Club.........31
Books for Babies................................ 20 Cardston Gymnastics Club...............31 Southern Alberta............................33
Border Services..................................... 5 Cardston Health Care Auxiliary.... 20 Community Peace Officer................. 8
Buffalo Flatts Seniors Society........31 Cardston Health Centre.....................18 Court House Museum.........................15
Cardston High School.......................24
Cardston Historical Society.............17 D
Cardston Hospital................................18
Cardston Ice Centre.......................... 30 Disaster Services – Cardston
Cardston Junior High School.........24 County................................................25
Cardston LDS Employment
Services..............................................25 Disaster Services – Town of
Cardston Little League Baseball....31 Cardston............................................25

Distress Line of Southwestern
Alberta................................................23

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E LDS Family Services......................... 26 Re-max Cardston Realty..................33
Leavitt Irrigation District.................. 10 Remington Carriage Museum.........15
Economic Development & Tourism Lee Creek Campground.................. 30 Reunion Centre................................... 30
Board................................................... 10 Lee Creek Valley Golf Course..........15 Rotary Club...........................................22
Lee Crest – The Good Samaritan Royal Canadian Legion Branch
Emergency Management
Committee........................................ 10 Society................................................33 #170.....................................................22
Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary....................21
Enmax....................................................... 6 Lethbridge Family Services – S

F Outreach Education..................... 26 Sewage Treatment...............................6
Library Board....................................... 10 Southgrow............................................. 10
Faith Lutheran...................................... 19 Lions Club...............................................21 Spring Glen Elementary ..................24
Family & Community Support Spring Glen Jr. High ..........................24
M St. Andrew’s United Church............ 19
Services Board................................ 10 St. Paul Alcohol & Drug Centre.....28
Family Learning Circle......................27 Meals on Wheels..................................18 St. Paul’s Anglican Church.............. 19
Friends of the Remington – Alberta Member of Legislative Assembly...11 St. Teresa’s Roman Catholic Church
Member of Parliament........................11
Carriage Centre................................21 Men’s Slo-Pitch....................................32 ............................................................... 19
Friends of the Westwind Rodeo Mini Basketball (CHAMPS)..............32 Strategic Group for Weight
Minor Football......................................32
Academy.............................................21 Minor Hockey.......................................32 Management....................................23
Moses Lake Shelter & Soup Kitchen Sutton Group........................................33
G Swim Club..............................................32
...............................................................28
Government of Alberta......................11 Mountain View School T
Government of Canada......................11
Great Canadian Barn Dance............15 (Grades K – 9)..................................24 Tanner Centennial Seniors Centre
Municipal Subdivision & .............................................................. 30
H
Development Authority............... 10 TD Canada Trust................................ 26
Handibus................................................ 10 Municipal Subdivision & Municipal Telus Communication..........................6
Hill Spring Seniors Club....................32 Temple City Quilters Guild..............32
Historical Society................................ 10 Appeal Board................................... 10 Temple City Star................................. 29
Home Safe Animal Rescue Society Temple City Villa.................................33
N Town of Cardston................................. 8
................................................................21 Training Inc............................................25
Napi Friendship Centre....................28
I Native Counseling Services............28

Inter-Agency Group............................21 O U
Intermunicipal Development Plan
Old Chief Foothills Seniors United Church Hall............................ 30
Committee........................................ 10 Association.......................................32 United Church Women.....................22

J Old Chief Goldie’s Seniors V
Association.......................................32
Jim & Mary Kearl Library.................... 8 Village of Glenwood............................ 8
P Village of Hillspring.............................. 8
K Volksport................................................32
Parent Link Centre.............................22
Kainai Board of Education..............27 Parks & Recreation Committee..... 10 W
Kainai Community Corrections.....27 Provincial Building/Courthouse......11
Kainai Continuing Care.....................27 Water Supply..........................................6
Kainai Food Bank................................27 R Westwind Alternate School............24
Kainai Women’s Wellness Lodge..27 Westwind Coalition for Early
Range View Ranch Vacations.........15
L RBC Financial...................................... 26 Childhood Development..............22
Realty Executive.................................33 Westwind School Division #74......24
Ladies’ Slo-Pitch..................................32 Recreational Hockey..........................32 Windy City Gym................................. 30
LDS Addiction Recovery Group

Program.............................................23

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Remington Carriage Museum