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Upcoming Events
The Town and FCSS offices are closed on April 19 - April 22.
Abbey Centre Holiday Hours:
April 19 | 11am - 5pm
April 22 | 11am - 5pm
Solid WASTE AND Recycling will remain as scheduled.
Happy Easter from all of us!
Pitch In and help clean up the community.
Supplies will be provided. Please register at FCSS, 5016 Waghorn St.
See Clean Up Blackfalds 2019 poster for details.
For more information call 403.600.9066 or email fcss@blackfalds.com
National Youth Week is a week dedicated to the celebration of youth and their active participation in their community. Whether it is recreation, drama, sport, dance, civic engagement, art, volunteerism or leadership, everyday young people are involved in meaningful activities during their discretionary time. National Youth Week is a time to honour their involvement!
2019 Youth Recognition Night
This is your moment! Get dressed in your best and help the Town of Blackfalds celebrate the community's youth volunteers. Youth are an important part of the volunteer community and it is their time to shine as we recognize them for their hard work and contributions to various Town of Blackfalds special events, community programs, organizations and groups.
Join us for this special evening as we spotlight our youth volunteers at Centre Stage.
RSVP to volunteer@blackfalds.com by April 22, 2019.
Do you have what it takes?
We know Blackfalds residents have talent and we want to see it! The Town will be hosting its first ever talent show during the 2019 Blackfalds Days celebrations in June and we are holding auditions.
Join us on May 7, 2019 at the Blackfalds Community Centre from 5PM-7PM and show us what you got.
Selected performers will be welcomed back for the final round on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Abbey Centre as we crown our first ever Blackfalds Got Talent winner.
We are open to any family friendly talent.
Note: You will be required to bring your own equipment (musical instrument, props etc.).
Please register here. When registering, please indicate what type of talent you will be performing.
Are you prepared to protect yourself and your family in the event of a disaster?
Learn what to do by participating in a personal preparedness workshop
You can learn:
- How to determine the risks in your community
- About the different types of disasters that can affect you
- How to assemble an emergency preparedness kit
- How to develop an emergency evacuation plan
Please register through FCSS, 5016 Waghorn St. or email fcss@blackfalds.com
It's that time of year again!The Town of Blackfalds is holding the annual Spring Clean Up – Electronics and Paint Round Up – May 13 to 17.
The Public Works Department picks up & disposes of unwanted furniture and appliances for no charge each spring.
Residents must call the Town Office at 403.885.4677 on or before May 10 to register items and have them out by May 13.
Please place all items for disposal on the edge of your property. Items inside your property can not be picked up.
- Please sort items into piles of wood, metal, dry rubble, paint, oil, hazardous waste, furniture and appliances (those with Freon require a special permit - contact the Town for more information).
- Grass, sod and compost must be bagged or put in a manageable container.
- Clean up is intended for household and yard
Unregistered items left out will not be removed.
Town Council has given first reading to By-law No. 1234/19, for the purpose of amending the Land Use By-law. The map below shows the lot @ 5012 Wilson Street to be re-designated from R-1L (Single Family Large Lot) to R-2 (Residential Multiple Family) as per the Land Use Bylaw.
A copy of the proposed By-laws and all public documents applicable to the proposed By-law may be inspected at the Town Office during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays to Fridays.
There will be a Public Hearing in Council Chambers of the Municipal Office, 5018 Waghorn Street, Blackfalds, on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 commencing at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving comments from any interested parties on the proposed By-Law amendments.
Any person present at the Public Hearing wishing to make a presentation will be given the opportunity to do so. If unable to attend the Hearing, a person can submit written comments no later than 12:00 p.m. Wednesday May 8, 2019.
For further information, please contact the Planning and Development Manager at (403) 885-6237.
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com
Public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the people of Blackfalds.
Public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the people of Blackfalds.
Public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the people of Blackfalds.
Join Blackfalds FCSS, Kids Konnection Licensed Family Day Home and Blackfalds Parent Link and let your worries melt away!
Adults 50+ and families with young children are invited to celebrate spring with the Bees, plus crafts, stories, snacks and plant your own Bee flower garden!
This event is Free.
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com
Public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the people of Blackfalds.
Time to start your spring cleaning and sell your treasured at the 19th annual Community Garage Sale!
Starting April 1, 2019, register your address by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 22.
Call 403.885.4677 or email events@blackfalds.com.
Garage sale addresses will be listed here on May 23.
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com
Join us to visit the Ellis Bird Farm for a walking tour, tea and pie and then explore the park on your own.
Bus leaves the Multi-Plex at 1pm and will depart Ellis Bird Farm at 3:30pm.
Email fcss@blackfalds.com or call 403.600.9066 to secure your spot.
Register early as space is limited!
Bicycle Safety Workshop for Blackfalds Youth
FREE Activities include:
• Bicycle Safety Training
• Helmet & Bicycle Inspection
• Safety Practice
• BBQ
• Prizes and more!
To volunteer or for info contact cpo@blackfalds.com
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com
Celebrate Blackfalds Days with us featuring lots of food, entertainment, music and fun for the whole family!
Sign up to be part of the parade!
The annual Blackfalds Days Parade's theme "Small Town, Big Dreams," celebrates that dreaming big will make wishes come true! Please fill out the Parade Entry Form and submit no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 24, 2019.
A detailed schedule is in the works! Check back here or follow our Facebook page for up to the minute information.
#blackfaldsdays #myBlackfalds #visitblackfalds
#VolunteerBlackfalds
Join the fun and Volunteer at the many activities during Blackfalds Days. Download the Volunteer Application form and drop off at the FCSS office at 5016 Waghorn St or email volunteer@blackfalds.com.
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com
You are invited to join us to celebrate the opening of the Tutty Pond Park. The site, thanks to the Tutty family, was created for public enjoyment and integration of the trail system to assist in trail connectivity northward towards Town center.
Come and bring the family and attend the ceremonial ribbon cutting and enjoy delicious BBQ afterwards.
More details to come!
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com
Come and check out our featured dance band, playing all current Top 40 covers.
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com
The Circus is coming to town featuring hoop, poi and staff spinning plus aerial acts.
The Abbey Centre and Triathlon Alberta is proud to present the Super Kids Triathlon at the Abbey Centre on July 6, 2019.
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Does your child like to run, swim or bike? Sign your kids up for this great first step, non-timed, non-competitive kids event of the year!
- Avengers Ages 5-7
25 m swim, 1 km bike, 500 m run
- Justice League Ages 8-12 50 m swim, 2 km bike, 1 km run
Register online starting May 1 at bit.ly/SuperKids2019.
(Sorry, no in-house registration)
Registrants will require an active TriAB membership number and can be purchased at the time of registration.
Interested in sponsoring the event? Contact Carol Simpson at 403.885.0122.
Kids & Kops is a fun interactive camp filled with tons of police related activities.
In partnership with Lacombe Police & Blackfalds RCMP, Big Brothers Big Sisters offers this police mentoring camp for youth ages 8 – 11 years of age for Lacombe, County & Blackfalds residents. Activities include a crime scene investigation, police scenarios, field trips and much more! Each camper will receive a T-shirt, snacks and lunches with their camp tuition. Cost $175 per camper. Activities days are split between Blackfalds & Lacombe.
We are unable to take repeat campers at this time.
To register email lacombe@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Kids & Kops is a fun interactive camp filled with tons of police related activities.
In partnership with Lacombe Police & Blackfalds RCMP, Big Brothers Big Sisters offers this police mentoring camp for youth ages 8 – 11 years of age for Lacombe, County & Blackfalds residents. Activities include a crime scene investigation, police scenarios, field trips and much more! Each camper will receive a T-shirt, snacks and lunches with their camp tuition. Cost $175 per camper. Activities days are split between Blackfalds & Lacombe.
We are unable to take repeat campers at this time.
To register email lacombe@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Kids & Kops is a fun interactive camp filled with tons of police related activities.
In partnership with Lacombe Police & Blackfalds RCMP, Big Brothers Big Sisters offers this police mentoring camp for youth ages 8 – 11 years of age for Lacombe, County & Blackfalds residents. Activities include a crime scene investigation, police scenarios, field trips and much more! Each camper will receive a T-shirt, snacks and lunches with their camp tuition. Cost $175 per camper. Activities days are split between Blackfalds & Lacombe.
We are unable to take repeat campers at this time.
To register email lacombe@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Kids & Kops is a fun interactive camp filled with tons of police related activities.
In partnership with Lacombe Police & Blackfalds RCMP, Big Brothers Big Sisters offers this police mentoring camp for youth ages 8 – 11 years of age for Lacombe, County & Blackfalds residents. Activities include a crime scene investigation, police scenarios, field trips and much more! Each camper will receive a T-shirt, snacks and lunches with their camp tuition. Cost $175 per camper. Activities days are split between Blackfalds & Lacombe.
We are unable to take repeat campers at this time.
To register email lacombe@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com
Features fire juggling & famous Saran Wrap Escape ®
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com
35-foot limousine style trailer for up to 28 people to play together.
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com
Classic children's story flipped around based off audience participation.
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com
Have a stomping good time with this Red Deer based band focusing on country and classic rock.
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com
***This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Food Bank***
The RCMP Musical Ride is coming to Blackfalds!
World renowned, the RCMP Musical Ride is performed by a full troop of 32 riders and their horses. Their performance consists of intricate figures and drills choreographed to music. These movements demand the utmost control, timing and coordination.
More details to come.
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com
This event is hosted by the Blackfalds Community Market.
For more information and vendor registration, please email blackfaldsmarket@gmail.com or visit www.blackfaldsmarket.com