| ROCKYFORD
COMMUNITY PROFILE |
| LOCATION |
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County
of Wheatland |
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20
Km. North of Transcanada Highway |
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90
km. North East of Calgary |
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70
km. South West of Drumheller |
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Latitude
51 - 14' Longitude 113 -
08' |
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| POPULATION |
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as of
June 2002 - 375 residents (official) |
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local
area includes an additional 800 residents |
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| HISTORY |
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The
Village of Rockyford was first settled in 1913
and takes its name from a "rocky" ford
that crossed Serviceberry Creek a half mile south
of the village. More information about the
history can be obtained from the Rockyford
History Book called "Where We Crossed the
Creek and Settled." |
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| ECONOMIC BASE |
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Agriculture
and agricultural goods and services |
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| EDUCATION |
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Playschool |
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Kindergarten
to Grade 9 in the Rockyford School |
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Grade
10 to 12 students commute approximately 20
minutes by bus to Standard High School |
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| SERVICES |
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Fire
and Rescue
- Volunteer Fire Department
- Modern equipment manned by volunteers
- Trained emergency medical helpers (First
Response Team) |
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Police
- Strathmore R.C.M.P. 40 km away. |
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| BUSINESSES |
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See
our Business Directory Page |
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| COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS |
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See
our Clubs and Organizations Page |
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| MEMBERS OF COUNCIL -
2003-2004 TERM |
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Mayor
Darcy Burke
(403) 533-xxxx |
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Recreation Board
- Wheatland Family
and Community Support Service (WFCSS)
- Disaster Services Committee Representative |
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Deputy
Mayor David Elder
(403) 533-xxxx |
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Cemetery
- Streets & Roads
- Fire Committee
- Community Centre Association
- W.A.D.E.M.S.A. |
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Councillor
Leah Smith
(403) 533-xxxx |
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Rockyford Agriculture Society
- Subdivision Development and Appeal
- Water and Sewer
- Waste Management |
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Councillor
Tammy Goyke
(403) 533-xxxx |
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Water and Sewer
- Boomtown Trail Representative
- Wild Rose Economic Development Corp. |
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Councillor
Gerald Katterhagen
(403) 533-xxxx |
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Fire Committee
- Canadian Badlands
- Wheatland Housing
- Streets & Roads |
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| DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD |
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Leah
Smith
Vicky Cooke
Cathy DeGroot
Perry Goldsmith
Secretary - Juliann Gaudet |
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| LIBRARY BOARD |
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Marie
Gerritsen
Carolyn Madge
Doug Madge
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Mary
Marshman
Alison Roppel
Frances Garriott - Librarian |
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| RECREATION BOARD |
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Odo Melcher |
Ian Lawn |
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Dale Bell |
Ewalt Lang |
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Larry Kathol |
Eugene Kathol |
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Shirley Reinhardt |
David Kenny |
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| FIRE COMMITTEE |
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Fire
Chief - Wayne Clyne |
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Deputy
Fire Chief - Kevin Elder / Keith Elder |
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Councillors
- David Elder & Gerald Katterhagen |
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| RECREATION ACTIVITIES &
SPORTS FACILITIES |
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Skating / Hockey
/ Ringette Arena |
- Baseball
Diamonds (2) |
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Playgrounds (3) |
- Curling Rink (2
sheets) |
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Seniors
Friendship and Drop-In Centre |
- Community
Centre |
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Library |
- Gymnasium |
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- Campgrounds /
Rodeo Grounds |
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| CHURCHES |
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Rockyford
United Church |
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St.
Rita's Roman Catholic Church |
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| ADDITIONS |
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Rockyford
services its trading area with two machinery
dealerships, feed mill, meat processors,
lumber/hardware store, small engine repair shop
with retail appliance outlet, a grocery store,
two restaurants, hair salon, bar and grill, post
office, steel manufacturing plant, as well as
several handymen/renovators. |
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| TAXES |
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There
is no business tax in Rockyford |
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| ATTRACTIONS |
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Rockyford
Lions FCA Rodeo and Chuckwagon Races - 3rd Week
of July |
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Chrissie's
Antique Bottle Collection |
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| CONTACTING US |
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The
Village Office
Box 294
Rockyford, Alberta
T0J 2R0
Telephone: (403) 533-3950
Fax: (403) 533-3744
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