Redcliff
http://www.town.redcliff.ab.ca
Welcome
Welcome to our community! We hope you will find the information contained within this profile useful. If additional information is required, please contact our representative from the "Key Contacts" section.
Area Overview
Redcliff dervies its name from the red shale cliffs overlooking the South Saskatchewan River. It has a rich history which began in the 1880s with the discovery of abundant coal and natural gas reserves. Easy access to this inexpensive resource led to Redcliff being promoted as the "Smokeless Pittsburgh of the West." This drew industries that produced such diverse products as shoes, gloves, cigars, trucks, bricks, glass, flour and more. A cyclone that ravaged several of these businesses started the decline, and the war and a flu epidemic ended the prosperity. Following World War II, the community again experienced steady growth. Redcliff remains progressive and currently boasts a population of 5,096 (Statistics Canada, 2006).
The Town of Redcliff is known as the "Greenhouse Capital of the Prairies." This is because long hours of sunlight, inexpensive natural gas and proximity to the TransCanada Highway (Highway #1) all contributed to the establishment and success of the largest concentrations of commercial greenhouses in Western Canada. There are over 50 acres under glass or plastic. Cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers are grown in abundance. The major industries in the area service the petrochemical industry and horticulture production.
Redcliff has an industrial park containing over 50 acres of serviced sites, with expansion land available. There is also approximately 12 acres of commercial sites available in various locations, and approximately 20 acres of horticultural sites available. With the active market in Redcliff and region, these numbers are continuously changing.
The Town of Redcliff develops and promotes residential building sites, with 86 lots in the "Eastside" development. The Town is in the process of developing additional commercial/ industrial lots on the north side of Redcliff.
Redcliff is a smaller, safe community in which to raise a family in affordable housing, and still be close to business opportunities.
Location
The Town of Redcliff is located just 5 miles west of Medicine Hat on the Trans Canada Highway.
Proximity to Other Locations
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Location
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Miles
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Kilometres
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Medicine Hat, Alberta
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5
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10
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Brooks, Alberta
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61
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98
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Canadian Forces Base Suffield/Defence Research and Development Canada
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21
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34
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Calgary, Alberta
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178
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286
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Edmonton, Alberta
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340
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548
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Vancouver Port, British Columbia
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778
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1252
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Coutts, Alberta / Sweetgrass USA - 24 hour Border Crossing
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123
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198
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Spokane, USA
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652
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1049
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Seattle, Washington USA
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955
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1537
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Redcliff is an independent municipality located in Cypress County.
Elevation: 752 metres (2,747 ft.)
Latitude: 50 degrees, 4 minutes, 38 seconds
Longitude: 110 degrees, 47 minutes, 20 seconds
Economic Base
The economic base of Redcliff is centred around the horticulture, the oil and gas industry and fibreglass manufacturing, and brick manufacturing industries. The community bills itself as the "Greenhouse Capital of the Prairies."
Horticulture is represented by nearly 40 greenhouse operations covering close to 50 acres of land. Production on long English cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, trees and flowers provide employment for over 300 people.
Economic Facts
The flowers produced by Redcliff Greenhouses Ltd. are sold mainly in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. The production of cucumbers is over 1.5 million cases per year, and for tomatoes is 650,000 cases per year. Peppers are also an expanding product and approximately 125,000 cases per year are produced.
Redcliff is the home of smaller service companies assisting the oil and gas industry. The regional offices of Imperial Oil, Petro Canada and Nova Corporation are located in Redcliff.
The main business area in Redcliff is centred along Highway 1, the TransCanada Highway. The downtown commercial area provides all the amenities for the town's residents. Major shopping areas in Medicine Hat are only 10 minutes away.
Major Businesses Products/Services
- Big Eagle - Hydro-vac
- BJ Well Services - Oil & Gas
- Border Town Express - Transport
- Caron Transportation Systems - Transport
- Circle D Transport - Transport
- Flint Field Services Ltd - Pipeline Contractor
- Imperial Oil Resources Ltd - Administration Offices
- National Oilwell Varco - Oil & Gas
- Pattison Broadcast Group - TV, AM Radio, FM Radio
- Redcliff Industries - Shipping Depot
- Red-Hat Cooperative Ltd. - Vegetable Packing
- Rosenau Transport - Transport
- Sanjel Corporation - Oil & Gas
- Terroco Oilfield Services - Oil & Gas
- Trican Well Services - Oil & Gas
Financial Institutions
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
- Community Credit Union
- Alberta Treasury Branch - Sub-Branch
Utilities
Electrical Power
City of Medicine Hat Electirical Department
2172 Brier Park Place NW
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1S6
Tel: (403) 529-8262
Electrical Cable Locates: (403) 529-8252
24 Hour Emergency: (403) 529-8260
Electric Account Inquiries: (403) 529-8111
Natural Gas
City of Medicine Hat Gas Department
364 Kipling Street SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 1Y4
Tel: (403) 529-8248
Gas Line Locates: 1-800-242-3447
24 Hour Emergency: (403) 529-8191
Residential Servicing: (403) 529-8294
Telephone
Telus Communications Inc.
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Tel: (403) 310-4248
Cable Television
Shaw Cable
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Tel: (403) 527-5586
Water Supply
The Town of Redcliff administers the water supply. The source of water is the South Saskatchewan River. The reservoir capacity, measured in treated substance, is 2,250,000 gallons. The pumping capacity is 2 million gallons per day.
Waste Management
Sewage treatment is provided by the Medicine Hat system, which is a lagoon system consisting of 4 anaerobic and 1 aerobic pond.
Residential garbage is collected once weekly, commercial garbage is collected twice weekly, and industrial garbage is collected weekly. Commercial bin type disposal is available.
Taxation
Tax Rates [2009]
Residential - Public 6.6307
Non-Residential - Public 13.7110
Farmland & Farm Building - 13.1157
Transportation
Air Services
The Medicine Hat Municipal Airport provides commercial and air freight services for Redcliff residents. Other services include one charter firm, bonded warehouse facilities and aircraft refueling services.
Rail Services
Redcliff is served by a Canadian Pacific Railway main line from Medicine Hat.
Highways
Redcliff is located on the Trans-Canada Highway [east-west], which provides direct connections to all major urban centres in Canada.
Trucking Firms
Redcliff is served by trucking firms offering local, provincial, national and international intermodal freight services.
Bus Services
Greyhound Bus Lines operate regular daily scheduled service to all Canadian cities from Medicine Hat.
Couriers and Taxis
Several courier and taxi companies serve Redcliff from Medicine Hat.
Community Lifestyle
Redcliff continues to grow with new housing starts and businesses coming to the community. With this growth the community continues to offer small town security, friendliness and enthusiasm while encouraging growth and development.
Recreation
Recreational facilities in Redcliff are first-rate, and include an indoor ice arena with meeting rooms and full concession, an aquatic centre that was originally built for the Southern Alberta Summer Games, a ball diamond complex, tennis court, BMX track, soccer/football field and Scout Hall complex. In addition, the town has an 18-hole golf course, and a 3-sheet curling facility. A skateboard park is also planned.
Throughout the Town there are several park areas, most with playground equipment. A day-use park, River Valley Park, is located adjacent to the river and provides a serene spots for picnics, and a walking trail system. Lion’s Park is home of Redcliff’s historic water tower, with traditional playground equipment, plenty of open space, picnic tables, kitchen facility, and a recently constructed water park.
The campground includes 14 camp-sites with electrical hook-ups. There is also a sewage dump station, washroom and shower facilities. It costs $10/night with a maximum stay of 14 nights.
Given Redcliff's proximity to Medicine Hat, residents enjoy access to all the recreational, cultural and social benefits of a larger urban centre.
Community Organizations
Sports organizations in Redcliff include minor baseball, minor hockey, girls softball, T-ball, skating club, ladies fastball league, slo-pitch league, minor soccer, and various golf and curling leagues.
Religious Services
Redcliff Community Church
226-5th Street NW
Tel: (403) 548-6106
Gordon Memorial United Church
401 - 2nd Street SE
Tel: (403) 548-7110
St. Ambrose Anglican Church
505 - 5th Street SE
Tel: (403) 548-6302
Special Annual Events/Attractions
The major cultural facilities are the Redcliff Museum, the Centennial Library and the churches of Redcliff.
The major annual event occurs the 3rd weekend of June, when Redcliff Days are held. Featured are street sales, a pancake breakfast, ball tournaments, the Lions Car Show and Shine, fireworks, hose coupling contests, mud volleyball and other activities.
Canada Day celebrations occur July 1 of each year and includes a pancake breakfast, games, entertainment, birthday cake, etc. It's a free family fun day for the whole community.
Accommodation
Redcliff Inn/Hilton
Tel: (403) 548-3623
Pallas Motel
Tel: (403) 548-2210
A number of large hotels are in the adjacent Medicine Hat.
Restaurants
There are number of restaurants available in Redcliff. Please refer to the local yellow pages for more information.
Hole #5 at Redcliff Riverview Golf Club
Post Secondary
Medicine Hat College is a full-time college with university transfer programs as well as diploma and degree programs. The College is only a ten minute drive from Redcliff.
Health Care
Medicine Hat Regional Hospital under Alberta Health Services provides hospital services to Redcliff residents. The Medicine Hat Regional Hospital is an acute care facility, which also includes supportive rehab/ transition beds. Core programs at the regional facility include surgical services, mental health, critical care, pediatrics, 24-hour Emergency, ambulatory care, obstetrics, neonatal intensive care (Level 2), geriatric services, community health, home care, x-ray and lab.
Redcliff has 1 medical clinic and 1 dental clinic. The medical clinic is a branch of the Medicine Hat Medical Arts Centre.
The health unit is part of Alberta Health Services. There is no public health clinic in Redcliff, but an office is maintained for seniors at the Senior Citizen Centre.
There are several nursing homes in Medicine Hat that are operated by the Cypress View Foundation. The Foundation also operates a seniors manor in Medicine Hat.
Emergency Services
Fire Protection
Redcliff has a 20-member volunteer fire department equipped with 4 trucks and an emergency services vehicle - call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Police Services
Police services are provided under contract by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) located at 102-4th Street NE - Tel: (403) 548-2288.
Ambulance Services
Ambulance service is provided by Medicine Hat Regional Hospital - Tel: (403) 529-8000.
Community Services
Click here for a listing of Redcliff's Community Services.
Municipal Office
Town of Redcliff
#1-3rd Street N.E.
P.O. Box 40
Redcliff, Alberta T0J 2P0
Tel: (403) 548-3618
Fax: (403) 548-6623
E-mail: redcliff@town.redcliff.ab.ca
www.town.redcliff.ab.ca
Municipal Library
Redcliff Public Library
131 Main Street South
P.O. Box 280
Redcliff, Alberta T0J 2P0
Tel: (403) 548-3335
www.shortgrass-lib.ab.ca/rpl/
Parks and Recreation
Community Services Department
#1-3rd Street N.E.
P.O. Box 40
Redcliff, Alberta T0J 2P0
Tel: (403) 548-3232
Provincial
Treasury Branch - Agency
Federal
Canada Post
Tel: (403) 548-3565
Climate
Temperature
Annual Average 5.75 C (42.35F)
Seasonal Averages
- January -10.1 C (4.0 F)
- April 7.0 C (42.6 F)
- July 20.0 C (68.0 F)
- October 7.0 C (42.6 F)
Annual Precipitation - 334 mm (13.15 inches)
- Rain 250 mm (9.8 inches)
- Snow 95 cm (37.4 inches)
- Frost Free Days 125
- Hours Sunshine 2512
Redcliff receives one of the highest number of daylight hours in all of Canada, hence the large number of greenhouses located in the Town.
Key Contacts
Municipal
Town of Redcliff
#1 - 3rd Street N.E.
P.O. Box 40
Redcliff, Alberta T0J 2P0
Tel: (403) 548-3618
Fax: (403) 548-6623
Mayor - Robert Hazelaar
Municipal Manager - Kim Swanson
Community Futures Entre-Corp Business Development
#202 - 556 4th Street SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 0K8
Tel: (403-) 528-2824 or Toll Free: 1-888-528-2824
Fax: (403) 527-3596
Email: bizinfo@entre-corp.com
Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta
28-419 3rd Street S.E.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 0G9
Tel: (403) 488-7015
Fax: (403) 488-7017
Email: info@edalliance.ca
Provincial
Alberta Finance and Enterprise/Palliser Economic Partnership
109 Provincial Building
346 - 3rd Street, S.E.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 0G7
Tel: (403) 529-3630
Fax: (403) 529-3140
www.palliseralberta.com
Elvira Smid, Regional Manager
Email: elvira.smid@gov.ab.ca
Gloria Filgas, Information Officer
Email: gloria.filgas@gov.ab.ca
Leonard Mitzel
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Cypress-Medicine Hat Constituency
Constituency Office
Trans Canada Place
#5 - 1299 Trans Canada Way
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1B 1H9
Tel: (403) 528-2191
Toll Free: 1-866-339-2191
Fax: (403) 528-2278
Email: cypress.medicinehat@assembly.ab.ca
Legislature Office
503 Legislature Building
10800 97 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2B6
Tel: (780) 415-9590
Fax: (780) 422-0351
Federal
LaVar Payne
Member of Parliament [MP]
Medicine Hat Constituency
Parliamentary Address
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
Tel: (613) 992-4516
Fax: (613) 992-6181
Email: Payne.L@parl.gc.ca
Constituency Address
112-1310 Kingsway Ave SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 2Y4
Tel: (403) 528-4698
Fax: (403) 528-4365
6, 403 - 2nd Avenue West, P.O. Box 640
Brooks, Alberta T1R 1B6
Tel: (403) 362-7677 or Toll Free: 1-800-565-4694
Fax: (403) 362-7055
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Redcliff, Alberta, Canada