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INFORMATION FOR NEW RESIDENTS TO VULCAN
Welcome
Welcome to the community of Vulcan. Vulcan is a vibrant and proud community
situated in rural Alberta. Vulcan resident’s are warm and inviting and have understood
for a long time the advantages of our community. The Town of Vulcan offers all that you
need and more. We boast great health services, accommodations, recreation, attractions,
schools, professional and personal services just to name a few. We invite you to explore
Vulcan’s frontier, a community that offers you an experience from out of this world!
Vulcan Town Council
UTILITIES
Electrical Power: EPCOR FORTIS:
*no local office – Administrated from Calgary *no local office – Administrated from Calgary
Toll Free – 310-4300 Toll Free – 310-9473
Call Centre Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Natural Gas: ATCO Gas
Local Office
110 – 3 Avenue North
Phone: 485-6570
***Energy products and services are competitive. You are free to choose a retailer. You
can find a listing of licensed Alberta retailers at www.ucahelps.gov.ab.ca or call 310-
4822.
Telephone:
TELUS
*no local office
Toll Free – 310-3100
Television:
Personna Communications (cable provider): 1-866-737-7662
BellVu Express (Satellite) 1-888-759-3474
Star Choice (Satellite) 1-888-554-7827
Internet:
Wildrose Internet Service: 1-888-633-3974
Telus 310-4638
Water Supply: The water supply is provided & administered by the Town of Vulcan –
Water, Sewer & Garbage fees are on one bill issued bi-monthly as per the following
utility schedule.
Water (for the first 3,000 imperial gallons/two months $39.00
For the next 7,000 imperial gallons/1,000 imperial gallons $ 2.95
Over 10,000 imperial gallons/1,000 imperial gallons $ 2.65
Basic Garbage $20.00
Basic sewer $11.10
In July, 2002 Council revised the Utility Bylaw to conserve and regulate our treated
water. In an effort to make better use of this valued resource the following rules were
incorporated into the Bylaw. Please help us to continue conserving treated water by
observing the following “Watering Schedule”
Even numbered houses – Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Odd numbered houses – Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
Waste Management: Sewage treatment is provided & administrated by the Town of
Vulcan
Garbage Collection: Garbage collection is contracted out and is collected weekly
Tuesday – South of Center Street
Wednesday – North of Center Street
Friday – Allen Subdivision
Friday – Whispering Creek
Recycling: Vulcan offers a recycling depot @ 110 – 1st Street North as well as a bottle
depot @ 804 – 2nd
Avenue North (485-2221) for it’s residents
Transfer Station: The Vulcan District Waste Commission (485-2241) operates the
Transfer Station located east of Town on Highway 534. Transfer Station hours are as
follows:
Monday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
All emergency services in Vulcan are accessed by calling 911.
Fire Protection: Vulcan is served by a volunteer fire department.
Police Services: Vulcan is served by a local detachment of the RCMP.
Emergencies: 911 Non-Emergencies: 485-2266
Vulcan is also home to Citizens on Patrol. This active group ensures that our Town is a
safe place to live. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information,
call the local RCMP Detachment.
Ambulance Services: Local ambulance service is available through the Vulcan &
District Emergency Medical Team.
Victim Services
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
Town of Vulcan
Box 360
VULCAN, AB T0L 2B0
Tel: 485-2417
Fax: 485-2914
E-mail: [email protected]
www.town.vulcan.ab.ca
Regular Council Meetings are held on the 2nd
& 4th
Monday of each month.
Mayor:
David Mitchell 485-2919 (W) 485-2086 (H)
Councillors:
Roy Elmer 485-2657 (W) 485-2504 (H)
Harold Lewis 485-6859 (H)
Emmet Meehan 485-2422 (H)
Del Olsen 485-6366 (H)
Tom Grant 485-6072 (W) 485-2747 (H)
Trish Standing 485-4105 (H)
Chief Administrative Officer:
Alcide Cloutier
E-mail: [email protected]
Town Foreman:
Kim Fath – 485-2877
E-mail: [email protected]
The Town Shop is located at 1042 Elizabeth Street
Emergency Phone No: 485-0800
Bylaws: (listed below are a few of the main bylaws being enforced in Town to ensure
Vulcan is a safe and attractive place to live)
Community Standards Bylaw
Traffic Bylaw
Curfew Bylaw
Land Use Bylaw
Dog Control By-Law (Licenses purchased at Town Office)
If you require further information on current Bylaws for the Town of Vulcan, please
contact the Town Office.
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
Barry McFarland, MLA Legislature Office
Little Bow Constituency #410 Legislature Building
Constituency Office 10800 – 97 Avenue
PO Box 231 Edmonton, AB T5K 2B6
CARMANGAY, AB T0L 0N0 Phone: 780-427-0879
Phone: 403-643-2077 Fax: 780-422-0351
Toll Free: 1-800-563-0917
Fax: 403-643-2024
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Member of Parliament (MP)
Macleod Constituency
MENZIES, Ted (Conservative)
Parliamentary Address Constituency Address
House of Commons 4925 1st Street West, PO Box 40
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0
Telephone: 613-995-8471 Telephone: 403-625-5532 1-866-636-9437
Fax: 613-996-9770 Fax: 403-625-5592
E-mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]
HEALTH CARE
The Vulcan Community Health Centre located at 610 Elizabeth Street is an 8-bed acute
facility with an additional 15 long-term care beds, D-level radiology area, modern lab and
modern emergency area. Phone No. 485-3333
Other medical services in Vulcan include:
Vulcan Medical Clinic 610 Elizabeth Street 485-2216
Dentists
Chiropractors
Optometrists
Podiatrist
Hearing Aid Service
Massage Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Mental Health Worker
Social Worker
Palliative Care
Public Health Unit
TRANSPORTATION
Air Service
Vulcan has a municipal airport with a 3,000 foot paved, lighted runway. The nearest
commercial & air freight service is Lethbridge, while the nearest international airport
facility is the Calgary International Airport.
Rail Service
The Town of Vulcan is located on the Canadian Pacific main line.
Highways
Vulcan is located on Highway 23 which links Vulcan with Lethbridge (south) and
Highway 2 at High River to Calgary.
Trucking Firms
Vulcan Transport (with warehouse facilities)
Bus Service
Greyhoud Bus Line provides regularly scheduled inter-community service
Couriers
Two courier companies – Loomis & Purolator – provide pick up and delivery service
daily
VULCAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY
VBDS exists to promote and carry out programs to attract and retain investment, create
employment, promote the region as a place to invest and carry on business, and enhance
the economic development and growth of the municipality.
The office is located in the County Building. Many resources are available to small
business. If you have a business idea and need assistance, please call the office.
Contact information:
Leslie Warren, Economic Development Officer
Box 360
Vulcan, Alberta T0L 2BO
Phone: 485-4100
Fax: 485-4130
E-Mail: [email protected]
RECREATION
Vulcan Recreation Department – 485-2554
Vulcan Outdoor Pool – (May – August)
516 Centre Street
485-2990
Arena 485-2612 – Bookings (Recreation Dept) 485-2554
705 Elizabeth Street
Vulcan & District Minor Hockey
Vulcan Skating Club
Curling Rink
705A Elizabeth Street
485-2566
Vulcan Golf & Country Club
710 – 1st Street N. 485-2552
Rodeo Grounds
Ball Diamonds
Fitness Facilities
Fishing
Parks
Playgrounds
Walking Path
TOURISM
Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station
115 Centre St E
Catherine Pooley, Tourism Co-ordinator
Phone: 485-2994
e-mail: [email protected]
www.town.vulcan.ab.ca
SCHOOLS
Prairie View Elementary (pre-school – Grade 6)
305 – 6 Avenue South, Vulcan
485-2074
County Central High School (Grades 7 – 12)
504-4 Avenue South, Vulcan
485-2223
SERVICE GROUPS – Lions, Kinsmen, Elks, Masons, Kinettes, Lionettes & more
SENIORS
Vulcan Seniors Centre – 109 Centre Street – 485-2723
Retirement Communities
Peter Dawson Lodge
Vulcan Extendicare & Long Term Care
MISC SERVICES
Library 303 Centre St 485-2571
Adult Literacy
Adult Education
FCSS (Family & Community Support Services/Youth Services) 119 - 2 Ave N 485-2192
Food Bank 119 – 2 Ave N 485-2192
Post Office 302 – 2 Ave S 485-2562
CRC (Community Recreation Centre) 504 – 4 Ave S 485-2554
Various Churches
Community Choir
Daycare 313 – 4th
Street S 485-2945
Banks – CIBC, Credit Union, Alberta Treasury Branch
Motor Vehicles 110 – 2 Ave S 485-2628
SODA/Wheat Country Special Needs 485-2186
Royal Canadian Legion 485-2138
Vulcan Advocate 485-2851
