Grimshaw
http://www.grimshaw.ca
Welcome
Welcome to Grimshaw. Our friendly community warmly embraces newcomers into the area, making them feel like Grimshaw has always been their lifelong home. If you're stay is for years or just a few days, our skilled and courteous staff can assist you. The following information contained in this profile is provided to assist you in learning more about our community, please contact our representatives from the "Key Contacts" section for additional information.
The beautiful town of Grimshaw.
Area Overview
The Town of Grimshaw's location at the start of the Mackenzie Highway [Mile Zero] has made the town an important transportation route. The Mackenzie Highway provides a vital supply route to northern communities starting at Grimshaw to its destination at Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories.
The Town also serves as a major service and supply centre for the exploration of oil and gas in the Mackenzie Region. The agriculture and forestry sectors are also well served by Grimshaw's advantageous location as a transportation hub.
With the Mackenzie Region's growing attraction as a tourism destination area, Grimshaw stands at the door of opportunity for future growth.
Location
The Town of Grimshaw is located in the Municipal District of Peace #135 in northwest Alberta. The Town is Mile Zero of the Mackenzie Highway and is at the junction of two major transportation routes, Highway 2 heading south to Grande Prairie, and Highway 35 [Mackenzie Highway] heading north to the Northwest Territories. Secondary Highway 685 is also accessible from Grimshaw, which runs west to Fort St. John and connects to the Alaska Highway. Grimshaw is 26 km from Peace River, 174 km from Grande Prairie, and 513 km from Edmonton
Economic Base
The Town of Grimshaw's economic base is tied to the three pillar industries of Alberta, namely agriculture, energy and forestry.
The agricultural area surrounding the Town has 93 frost free days and 2,060 hours of sunshine annually. The main commodities are wheat, barley, canola, oats, peas, sheep, bison, elk, beef, swine and honey. As well, the area around Grimshaw contains vast reserves of oil and natural gas, and much of the construction and supply needs are provided by companies located in Grimshaw. Daishowa Canada Ltd. operates a pulp mill 48 km northeast of Grimshaw.
Economic Facts
Major Businesses Products/Services
- Daishowa Canada Ltd. - Pulp and Paper
- La Prairie Group Contractors - Highway Maintenance and Construction
- Mullen Trucking Ltd.
- Estabrook Equipment Sales & Rentals - Construction Industry
- River Valley Contracting - Water & Sewer Construction, Seismic Line
- QCL - Construction Industry
- Mile Zero Motor Inn - 43 Rooms, Restaurant, Lounge
- Grimshaw Berwyn & District Community Health Centre
- United Farmers of Alberta - Farm Supply Store
- Grimshaw Jr/Sr High School
- Kennedy Elementary School
- Holy Family School
- Junction Motors - Dealership, Service Centre, and Registries Office
Financial Institutions
- Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
- Alberta Treasury Branch
- Commonwealth Credit Union
Utilities
Electrical Power
Atco Electric, Ltd.
Box 2429
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 4M7
Tel: 1-800-668-2248
Natural Gas
Atco Gas, Ltd.
10035-105 St.
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 2V6
Tel: 1-888-511-7550
Telephone
Telus Communications
Box 2422 Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 2S7
Tel: 780-310-2255
Water Supply
The Town of Grimshaw's water is supplied by reservoir and a community well, and is distributed via a piped system. The water supply undergoes chlorination and fluoridation treatment. The reservoir capacity is 5,908 cubic metres. The usage rate is a flat fee of $10.00 per month, plus $4.00 per 1000 gallons metered.
Waste Management
The Town of Grimshaw's sewage is on a pipe collection system and is disposed of in retention ponds. The treatment system consists of eight anaerobic cells and five
aerobic cells. The usage fee for metered premises is a flat rate of $10.00 per month for residential and commercial. $30.00 per month for industrial and restaurants. For schools, hospitals, hotels and motels the rate is based on 50% of the water consumed per
month.
Grimshaw is part of the Long Lake Regional Waste Management System. Residential garbage is picked up weekly at a flat rate of $10.00 per month. In addition, there is a recycling fee of $1.85 per month. A $5.00 monthly fee applies to commercial, industrial and institutional for the Long Lake Regional Waste Management Services. Industrial/commercial garbage pickup is on a 2-3 times a week schedule by private contractor.
Taxation
Mill Rates [2006]
Residential/Farmland 17.9794
Non-Residential 19.9876
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| Municipal Tax Rate |
14.7648 |
14.7648 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
4.9897 |
7.1209 |
| Education Opted Out Tax Rate |
4.9897 |
7.1209 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate |
.2753 |
.2753 |
Transportation
Air Service
- The Town of Grimshaw owns a 912 metre grass airstrip used for light aircraft, which is only open during the summer months.
- Commercial air service is provided via the Peace River Airport, 16 kilometres northeast of Grimshaw.
- Peace Air offers scheduled flights to Edmonton, Calgary and a number of other centres in Alberta and British Columbia, and also offers charter service. Budget, Avis and Tilden vehicle rentals are available at the airport.
- Local charter services are provided by: Northern Air Charter (Tel: 780-624-1911); Highland Helicopters Ltd. (Tel: 780-624-5555); and Ultra Helicopters Ltd. (Tel: 780-332-2995).
Rail Service
- The Mackenzie Northern Railway runs rail service to Grimshaw.
Highways
- Grimshaw is located at the junction of two major Alberta transportation routes, Highway # 2 and the Mackenzie Highway # 35. Highways 2A and 685 provide alternate access.
Trucking Firms
- K & F Trucking Ltd.
- Lorette Truck Service Ltd.
- Mullen Trucking Ltd.
- LAG Trucking
Bus Services
- Greyhound Canada offers passenger, cargo, and courier service from Grimshaw to all desiantions in northern and southern Alberta. Tags Food and Gas on Highway 2 acts as agent for Greyhound Canada. Couriers Greyhound Canada in Grimshaw offers courier service. Purolator Courier Ltd. has a drop off point in Grimshaw at Beyond 2000. Loomis also provides courier service, picks up and delivers to any business.
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
The Town of Grimshaw has many recreation and culture facilities available to accommodate most indoor and outdoor recreational pursuits. (ie) Outdoor Swimming Pool, Arena, Curling Rink, Family Fitness Centre, 6 Ball Diamonds, SK8 "N" Bike Park, Parks and Playgrounds, R.V. Park, and a Seniors Drop In Centre. Some programs include; Summer Fun, Adult Wellness Clinic, and Awesome Afterschool Program. There are also many facilities for recreation within close proximity of the town, such as golf courses and camping facilities.
The Hidden Lake Mile Zero Campground is located in Grimshaw. It features 25 RV stalls with power and water services. Shower, washroom and laundry facilities on site.
Besides the many community parks in Grimshaw there is Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park, located 5 km northwest of Town, and Wilderness Park, located 5 km to the northeast. Both parks offer recreation/event facilities.
Community Organizations
There are many local community groups and organizations, some of which are the Royal Purple Ladies, Slow-Pitch, Minor Hockey, Grimshaw Fiqure Skating Club, Tai Kwon Do, Royal Canadian Legion and Ladies Auxiliary, Ham Radio Club, Jazz Dancing, Women's Institute, Curling Club, Grimshaw & District Agricultural Society, Girl Guides, Gators Swim Club, Lac Cardinal Regional Pioneer Village Museum Society, Grimshaw Rotary Club, and many more.
Religious Services
- First Baptist Church
- Grace United Church
- Holy Family Roman Catholic Church
- Mile Zero Evangelical Fellowship
- St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church
Special Annual Events/Attractions
- Volunteer Week Celebrations - April/May
- Senior Citizens Week - May
- All Night Slo Pitch Tournament - June
- Canada Day Celebrations - July 1
- North Peace Stampede - August
- Annual Trucker's Reunion - 3rd Weekend in August
- Terry Fox Run - September
Hospitality
Accommodation
- Grimshaw Hotel
- Pomeroy Inn & Suites
- Mile Zero Motor Inn
- Dee Jay Motel
Restaurants
- Sammy's Restaurant
- Hong Kong Restaurant
- Farmers Restaurant
- Mile Zero Motor Inn - Wok & Grill
- Kentucky Fried Chicken
- Grimshaw Pizza
Education
Grimshaw is part of the Peace River School Division #10, headquartered in Peace River [Tel: 780-624-3601], and the North Peace Roman Catholic Separate School Division
#43, also headquartered in Peace River [Tel: 780-624-3956].
Public
- Public schools in Grimshaw include Kennedy Elementary School [K-6] and Grimshaw Junior/Senior High School [7-12].
Separate
- Holy Family Elementary School provides education services from Grades K to 9
- Senior high school students are bussed to Glenmary School [7-12] in Peace River.
Daycare/Nursery
Post Secondary
Grande Prairie Regional College is located 174 km south of Grimshaw in Grande Prairie, NAIT College in Fairview is located 45 km west and its Peace River Campus is located 22 km east.
Several of Alberta's universities offer credit courses in the region through various delivery modes, including teleconferencing. The University of Calgary, and Athabasca University offer a wide range of courses to meet the interests of Peace Region residents.
Health Care
Grimshaw is in the Peace Country Health Region. The Peace River Community Health Centre has 30 acute care beds. The Grimshaw Berwyn & District Community Health Centre has emergency (24 hour), laboratory, radiology services, including long term continuing care beds.
The medical clinic is located in the Town's downtown core. Dental services are also available in Grimshaw.
Emergency Services
Police, Ambulance and Fire services can be accessed by dialing 911.
Fire Protection
Grimshaw is served by a 22-member volunteer fire department, and has 2 fire trucks and a rescue unit . Fire services can be accessed by dialing 911.
Police Services
Grimshaw is served by a 5-member local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] [Tel: 780-332-4666].
Ambulance Services
Ground ambulance service is provided by Peace Regional Emergency Medical Services (PREMS). Advanced Life Flight provides air ambulance services to Grimshaw. Ambulance services can be accessed by dialing 911.
Community Services
Municipal
Town of Grimshaw
Box 377
Grimshaw, Alberta
T0H 1W0
Tel: 780-332-4626
Fax: 780-332-1250
Email: townofgrimshaw@grimshaw.ca
Website: www.grimshaw.ca
Public Works
Town of Grimshaw Municipal Library
Community Services Department
Planning Services
Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency
Box 450
Berwyn, Alberta T0H 0E0
Tel: 780-338-3862
Fax: 780-338-3811
Email: mmsa@ccinet.ab.ca
Website: www.mmsa.ca
Provincial
- Agriculture Financial Services Corporation Parks and Recreation [Queen Elizabeth Prov. Park]
Federal
- Canada Post Office
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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Grimshaw, Alberta, Canada