Mayerthorpe
http://www.mayerthorpe.ca
Welcome
Welcome to Mayerthorpe, "Everybody's Community". At a population of 1,474 Mayerthorpe is located on Highway 43 at the junction of Highway 22, 123 km northwest of Edmonton.
The agricultural, forestry, oil and gas sectors of the economy are important factors in our town's prosperity. Tourism is a rapidly growing sector as well, and service demands of the traveling public are becoming greater each day.
Mayerthorpe's location may be its biggest asset. Highway 43, (the Canamex Trade Corridor) a major route to the NWT and Alaska, is completely twinned past Mayerthorpe, which ensures a steady stream of passenger, recreational vehicle and commercial traffic for years to come. Mayerthorpe is also the end of The Cowboy Trail (Highway 22), which is the scenic alternative to Highway 2. The Cowboy Trail offers a vast array of aboriginal and western heritage products and adventures.
We are a bustling little town with many community groups, recreation facilities, schools, excellent medical services, senior facilities and programs, and an RCMP detachment. We pride ourselves on our friendliness and our desire to help.
If you are searching for that perfect place to relocate your home and/or business, or to start a new business, Mayerthorpe has that tremendous potential you are seeking. If you are looking for a place to relax or retire we can accommodate you, too.
We are proud of our development as a community and optimistic about our future. We invite you to visit our town office on Denny Hay Drive (52nd Street) and, if you feel we can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact our Chief Administrative Officer at Tel: 780-786-2416, Fax: 780-786-4590 or email Karen for more complete information. For more information on our community, please visit our website at www.mayerthorpe.ca.
Mayerthorpe's Welcome Sign on the south entrance into town off of Highway 43.
Area Overview
The Town of Mayerthorpe is a town of 1 474 people in northwest Alberta. It is strategically located at the crossroads of Highway 22, The Cowboy Trail and Highway 43, the route to Alaska and is only 75 minutes from Edmonton, 3 hours from Jasper and 30 minutes from Whitecourt.
Mayerthorpe has a full range of modern services, including a 25-bed hospital and 30-bed auxiliary wing, excellent education system, and a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities. This has given rise to the town's motto, "Everybody's Community".
Agriculture has provided a strong economic base for the community. A number of entrepreneurial firms have chosen Mayerthorpe as their base, and several agri-business opportunities are still available. Mayerthorpe is a good base to locate your business, your industry and/or your family.
Aerial view of the Town of Mayerthorpe from the northwest.
Economic Base
The main economic base of the Mayerthorpe region is agriculture, followed by oil & gas and forestry. Resources available locally include oil, natural gas, construction aggregates, and sand/gravel.
Utilities
Electrical Power
Epcor
Tel:310-4300
Natural Gas
Atco Gas Limited
Tel: 1-888-511-7550 and, in Alberta, Toll-free 310-5678
Telephone
Telus
Tel: 1-800-361-3311 and, in Alberta, Toll-free 310-2255
Water Supply
The source of water is seven wells. The reservoir capacity, measured in treated substance, is 2,877 cubic metres. The Town's reservoir design capacity is 1,617 cubic metres.
Waste Management
Sewage treatment is provided by lagoons consisting of 4 short and 3 long detention ponds. Garbage is collected weekly on Friday. The Town has a spring cleanup in May. A hazardous waste and E-roundup takes place once a year in Sept. Recyclables are picked up every second Friday.
Taxation
Mill Rates [2009]
Residential 11.2845
Commercial 22.5475
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| Municipal Tax Rate |
9.3130 |
16.920 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
1.8713 |
5.5460 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate |
.0985 |
.0985 |
Transportation
Air Service
The Town of Mayerthorpe is served by a municipal airport located 3 km west. The airport has a 854 metre runway and all-weather facilities. The airport can handle private and charter flights. No fuel or oil services are available. The nearest commercial and freight services are at the Edmonton International Airport, 180 km southeast of Mayerthorpe.
Rail Service
Mayerthorpe is served by a Canadian National Railway branch line. Spur trackage is available. Intermodal services are available in Edmonton and Calgary.
Highways
The Town of Mayerthorpe is served by Highway #43 [north to Alaska], which provides access to the Mackenzie Highway, and Highway #22 The Cowboy Trail, which provides access to the Yellowhead Highway to Jasper or Edmonton.
Trucking Firms
Several trucking firms are represented, from freight transport to gravel, oilfield, livestock or lumber hauling.
Bus Services
The Town of Mayerthorpe has a Greyhound Bus Depot. Buses run to Edmonton at 9:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Buses run to Whitecourt at 8:15 a.m. and 3:40 p.m.
Couriers and Taxis
A senior's taxi service and two bonded courier firms serve Mayerthorpe and area.
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Outdoor facilities include ball diamonds, a soccer field, rodeo grounds, 9-hole green grass golf course, driving range and golf clubhouse, an overnight campground, the Paddle River Park [picnic park], several children's playgrounds, recently built skateboard park, an outdoor skating rink, an outdoor swimming pool. Downhill & cross-country skiing is available 30 minutes away from Mayerthorpe.
Indoor facilities include a curling rink and an indoor agricultural show building with outdoor roofed stalls and 5 multi-purpose rooms. As well, there are more than 20 different recreation clubs representing a wide variety of pursuits that operate in and around Mayerthorpe, e.g. baseball, slowpitch, t-ball, curling, golfing, riding, etc.
The Seniors Friendship Center offers shuffleboard and pool, trips and tours, cards, etc. Mayerthorpe boasts one senior citizens home [Pleasantview Lodge], 2 senior citizens manors, 2 long-term care facilities, Meals on Wheels, seniors taxi service one day per week.
A Teen Center program for 12 – 17 year olds is held at J-4 Junction (north on Hwy 22 just over the railway tracks). Our Teen Center is open for lunch on school days. We have a free soup program from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., and is easily accessible from the Jr. Sr. High School. Youth are welcome to come and have soup five days per week. The Teen Center is also open for a drop in program from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for 6 – 10 year olds on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. for 10 – 15 year olds on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays each week. Crafts, games, pool are just a few activities available. There are computers available for homework.
There is an overnight campground adjacent to the golf course, day-use picnic areas and walking trails in town, a dumping station for R.V.'s, and equestrian centre south of town, and canoeing opportunities on the Pembina and McLeod Rivers.
Community Organizations
A full range of service clubs and organizations operate in Mayerthorpe: AL-anon, Chamber of Commerce, Seniors Friendship Club, 4-H Councils, Kinettes, Toy Lending Library, Royal Canadian Legion and Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, etc.
Religious Services
Five different Christian denominations hold services in Mayerthorpe and area: Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran and United Churches, and Pentecostal Assembly.The Lutheran Church and the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall are located 8 km away in Rochfort Bridge.
Special Annual Events/Attractions
Local attractions include the Mayerthorpe Elevator, the Fallen Four Memorial Park, Paddle River Dam, Lessard Lake, Rangeton Park, Paddle River Park, and the Mayerthorpe Golf and Country Club.
- Wildrose Rodeo --May
- High School Rodeo -- May
- Rangeton Festival -- June
- Annual Show & Shine -- June
- 4-H Beef Show--June
- Fallen Four Marathon and Relay Race--June
- Fire Dep't Challenge Golf Tournament--July
- Mayerthorpe Agricultural Fair -- August
- Hay Brothers Golf Tournament -- September
- Firemen's Ball--October
- Kinettes Craft Sale -- November
- Christmas Light-Up -- December
Hospitality
Accommodation in town:
Local Bed & Breakfasts:
- Touchstone Farms Bales and Breakfast
- Where Paths Cross Bale-Bed and Breakfast
- Bar D6 Country Retreat
- Rustic Ridge Ranch
- Ohlers Acres
Restaurants
- Bentley's Restaurant
- Burger Baron
- Pizzanapoli
- Lariat Restaurant
- Shorty's Kitchen
- Legion Hall
- Rochfort Bridge Trading Post
Homes and Seniors Lodgings in Mayerthorpe
Education
Elmer Elson Elementary accommodates grades K-6.
Mayerthorpe Jr./Sr. High school has grades 7-12.
Elmer Elson Elementary School houses kindergarten to grade 6 students.
Post Secondary
The Lac Ste. Anne/Whitecourt Further Education Council offers non-credit courses through its member agencies on a wide variety of subjects, and NorQuest College serves the university and credit course needs of residents of Mayerthorpe.
Post-secondary education is available at The University of Alberta, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology [NAIT], Concordia University College, and Grant MacEwan University, all located within 1.5 hours away in Edmonton.
Health Care
Mayerthorpe General Hospital is a 25-active bed hospital built in 1988. A 30-bed auxiliary wing was added in 1989. Also, the newly renovated Extendicare facility can accommodate 50 residents. Other medical services in Mayerthorpe include the Family Practice Clinic, a dental clinic, one chiropractor, physiotherapy, and therapeutic massage.
Mayerthorpe Healthcare Centre
Emergency Services
Fire Protection
Mayerthorpe is served by a 19-member paid on-call fire department [Tel: 911]. The department has 2 fire engines, 1 water tanker, 1 rescue unit, the Jaws of Life, and various emergency equipment.
Fire Department
BOX 802
MAYERTHORPE AB T0E 1N0
CONTACT: Randy Schroeder (Fire Chief)
PHONE: 780-786-4529 (H)
Police and Municipal Enforcement Services
The town of Mayerthorpe has a part-time peace officer who enforces local bylaws and some provincial laws. To contact our peace officer please call Gordon Sedgewick.
Mayerthorpe is served by a 13-member local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] [Tel: 780-786-2291]. Mayerthorpe has an Emergency Response Plan in place.
Ambulance Services
Ambulance service staffed by fully-qualified emergency medical technicians and paramedics which provide 24 hour advanced life support services to the town of Mayerthorpe and surrounding area. [Tel: 911].
The Town of Mayerthorpe's Emergency Response Centre.This building houses the fire department and ambulance.
Climate
Temperature Seasonal Averages:
January -16.4 C or 2.5 F
April 2.4 C or 36.6 F
July 15.1 C or 59.2 F
October 4.0 C or 39.2 F
Annual Precipitation
Rain 37 cm or 14.38 inches
Snowfall 141 cm or 55.45 inches
Total 52 cm or 20.51 inches
Frost Free Days:
164 For a current up to date forecast click on The Weather Network
Key Contacts
Municipal
Town of Mayerthorpe
Box 420
Mayerthorpe, Alberta T0E 1N0
Tel: 780-786-2416
Fax: 780-786-4590
Email: admin@mayerthorpe.ca
Doug McDermid
Mayor
Karen St. Martin
Chief Administrative Officer
Louise Kormos
Accounting Officer
Sylvia Krikun
Economic Development Officer's Assistant
Barry Gylander
Public Works Foreman (Tel: 780-786-2753)
Mayerthorpe & District Chamber of Commerce
Box 1279
Mayerthorpe, Alberta T0E 1NO
Provincial Updated December 2009)
George VanderBurg
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Whitecourt-Ste. Anne Constituency
Constituency Office
P.O. Box 3618
4811 Crockett Street
Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0
Phone: (780) 786-1997
Toll Free: 1-800-786-7136
Fax: (780) 786-1995
whitecourt.steanne@assembly.ab.ca
Legislature Office
#203 Legislature Building
10800-97 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 2B6
Phone: (780) 415-9473
Fax: (780) 644-8352
Alberta Finance and Enterprise
Tammy Powell, Regional Director
Chris Lockhart, Information Officer
111 Provincial Building
111 54 ST
Edson, Alberta T7E 1T2
Tel: 780-723-8229
Fax: 780-723-8240
Federal (Updated 2009)
Rob Merrifield
Member of Parliament (MP)
Yellowhead Constituency
Parliamentary Address
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 992-1653
Fax: (613) 992-3459
E-Mail: Merrifield.R@parl.gc.ca
Constituency Address
119 - 50th Street, PO Box 7887
Edson, Alberta T7E 1V9
Telephone: (780) 723-6068 1-800-268-7117
Fax: (780) 723-5060
TTY:
E-Mail:
5023 - 50 Avenue, P.O. Box 1495
Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1P3
Telephone: (780) 706-2067
Fax: (780) 706-2085
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Mayerthorpe, Alberta, Canada