Vulcan
http://www.townofvulcan.ca
Welcome
Welcome to the community of Vulcan. Vulcan is a vibrant and proud community situated in rural Alberta. Vulcan's high quality of life is evident. We offer first class facilites while still maintaining friendly, rural hospitality. 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 will 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
Town of Vulcan logo
Area Overview
The Town of Vulcan is a progressive and thriving community that serves as the economic hub and trading centre for Vulcan County. The Town is located midway between Calgary and Lethbridge on Highway 23. Vulcan's economic stability is enhanced by its proximity to major natural gas and oil deposits, both of which allow Vulcan's business community to benefit from the seismic exploration industry. The Town of Vulcan offers all the amenities of a large city while maintaining a warm rural atmosphere. Quality of life, culture/recreation, education, medical and protective services are of the highest standard. Golfing, camping, fishing and a view of the Rocky Mountain Foothills are just a few of the many year-round recreational activities. Vulcan continues its tradition of attracting businesses in all industry sectors, confirming its commitment to growth and economic security. Vulcan has affordable, serviced residential and commercial lots available, as well as a developed industrial park to accommodate new industry. Promoting the science fiction application of its name, the Town of Vulcan holds many events that attract international visitors as well as visitors from other galaxies! Be sure to stop by the Tourism & Trek Station, where we have information on all of our county communities. The Town of Vulcan offers its residents a balanced quality lifestyle making this community a great place to call "home".
Vulcan's Golf & Country Club
Opening in 2006 Additional 9 Holes
Location
The Town of Vulcan is located in Vulcan County on Highway 23. It is 120 km southeast of Calgary and 100 km north of Lethbridge. Highway 23 is currently a major north-south artery providing a direct link to the U.S. border. Vulcan also runs along secondary highway 534 from Nanton.
Vulcan County Map
Economic Base
Most of the economy of the Vulcan area is based on dryland and irrigated agricultural production. Geophysical drilling and pipeline activity has also become increasingly important to the area, with many gas & oil deposits having been found and put into production.
In addition to the crop-diversified agricultural and oil/gas production, the Vulcan area has the potential and capability of supporting new recreational and industrial development. Interested in starting a business in Vulcan - check BizPal for the license and permit requirements.
Tourism is also becoming a major sector in Vulcan. Due to our unique catch, the Vulcan name, we are attracting many tourists to our town. Our annual Star Trek convention in known worldwide!
Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station
Economic Facts
Major Businesses Products/Services
- Conoco
- Compton Petroleum
- Darian Resources
- Market Street Foods
- Vulcan Community Health Centre Extendicare
Financial Institutions
- Alberta Treasury Branch
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
- Macleod Savings and Credit Union
Vulcan's Nights
Utilities
Electrical Power:
EPCOR
*no local office - Adminstered from Calgary
Toll Free 310-4300 ( hookups and service)
Call centrre open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
ENMAX
* no local office
Toll Free 310-2010
Natural Gas:
ATCO GAS
Local Office:
110 - 3 Avenue North
Vulcan, Alberta T0L 2B0
Tel: 403-485-6570
Telephone
TELUS
* no local office
Toll Free 310-3100
Water Supply:
Town of Vulcan
Public Works
TEL: (403) 485-2877
The water supply is administered by the Town of Vulcan. The total available water is 15,500,000 gallons per month, while the average total in use is 6,620,000 gallons per month.
Waste Management:
Town of Vulcan
Public Works
TEL: (403) 485-2877
Sewage treatment is provided by a four anaerobic cells and three lagoon cells. Usage rates for sewage treatment are $5.05 per month for residential users and $5.30 per month for stores and offices.
Garbage collection:
Garbage collection is contracted out, and is collected weekly.
Recyling
Vulcan offers a recyling depot as well as a bottle depot for it's residents.
Vulcan outdoor pool
Taxation
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| Municipal Tax Rate |
10.93 |
15.43 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
2.77 |
4.44 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate |
.096 |
.096 |
Transportation
Air Service
Vulcan has a municipal airport with a 3,000 foot paved, lighted runway. The nearest commercial and air freight services are at 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. Spurs off the mainline are available.
Highways
Vulcan is located on Highway 23 which links Vulcan with Lethbridge [south] and Highway 2 at High River to Calgary. Secondary Highway 534 also connects to Highway 533 to Highway 2 at Nanton.
Trucking Firms
Vulcan Transport
Bus Services
Greyhound Bus Line provides regularly scheduled inter-community service.
Couriers
Two courier companies - Loomis and Purolator - provide pick up and delivery service daily.
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Vulcan has a wide range of recreational facilities to offer you. Vulcan is home to:
- parks and playgrounds
- a 18-hole golf course with grass greens and a clubhouse
- a 4-sheet curling rink -hockey arena
- cultural-recreational centre
- swimming pool
- 5 baseball diamonds
- a rodeo arena
- horseshoe pits
Vulcan is also proud to have an active senior citizens drop-in centre. Vulcan offers fitness for the whole family. Bodyworks Fitness Club is a non-profit community fitness centre featuring an aerobics area, a weight training area, a cardiovascular equipment area as well as squash and raquetball courts.
Community Organizations
- Lions/Lionettes Clubs
- Kinsmen Club / Kinettes Club
- B.P.O. Elks Lodge
- Odd Fellows Masonic Lodge
- Royal Canadian Legion
- Knights of Columbus
- Legion Auxiliary Order of the Eastern Star
- Chamber of Commerce
- Agricultural Society
- 4-H Clubs
- Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Rovers.
Religious Services
St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church St. Aldhelm's Anglican Church Bethel Lutheran Church Vulcan Evangelical Church Vulcan United Church of Canada Church of Christ Victory Family Church
Special Annual Events
- Tinman Triathlon
- Spock Days / Galaxyfest Star Trek Convention
- Show n' Shine, Demolitian Derby, Burn Out contest
- Fly in Breakfast
- Vulcans to Vulcan Bike Run
- Kinette's Christmas Craft Fair
- Moonlight Madness
Accommodations
Hotels:
Vulcan Country Inn
Wheatland Motel
Vulcan Hotel
Bed & Breakfasts:
- Prairie Past B & B
- Your Treehouse B & B
Campgrounds:
- Virgina Mitchell Memorial Park 16 sites, $15.00 per night, fully-serviced, open May to October
- Petro Can RV Campground Full service HWY 23
- Vulcan Municipal Campground 10 sites, no fee, open May to October
Restaurants:
- A & W
- Cinnastop
- Enterprise Restaurant
- Larry's Restaurant
- Last Chance Family Restaurant
- New Club Cafe
- Royal Cafe
- Subway
- Vulcan Bakery
- Vulcan Country Inn Restaurant
Galaxyfest Star Trek Convention
Education
Vulcan is part of the Palliser Regional School Division #26, headquartered in Lethbridge [Tel: 403-328-4111].
Schools in Vulcan include Hazel Cameron Elementary School [1-6] and County Central High School [7-12]. The schools are equipped with modern classrooms, gymnasiums, laboratory stations, libraries, playground equipment and a track and football field.
Vulcan Daycare Centre
Vulcan is also home to a great daycare facility for the little ones. Daycare/Nursery 403-485-2945.
Vulcan Community Library
Vulcan is home to a library with a great selection. The Vulcan library is a member of the Chinook Arch regional system, allowing you to access items from all over the region.The library offers full service with extended hours and free public access computers.
Post Secondary
Residents of Vulcan have access to post-secondary education institutions in both Lethbridge (University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Community College) and Calgary (University of Calgary, Mount Royal College and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology).
Health Care
The Vulcan Community Health Centre is an 8-bed active facility with 15 long-term care beds, D-level radiology area, fully equipped modern lab and modern emergency area.
Other medical services in Vulcan include:
- Vulcan Medical Clinic
- Chiropractors
- Optometrists
- Podiatrist
- Hearing aid service
- Massage Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Mental Health Worker
- Social Worker
- Palliative Care
- Public Health Unit
Emergency Services
All emergency services in Vulcan are accessed by calling 911.
Fire Protection
Vulcan is served by a volunteer fire department with roughly 20 members.
Police Services
Vulcan is served by a local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] Emergencies: 911 Non Emergencies: [Tel: 403-485-2266].
Vulcan is also home to Citizens on Patrol. This acitve group ensures that our town is a safe place to live.
Ambulance Services
Local ambulance service is available through the Vulcan & District Emergency Medical Team.
Community Services
Municipal
Town of Vulcan
Box 360
Vulcan, Alberta T0L 2B0
Tel: 403-485-2417
Fax: 403-485-2914
vulcan@telusplanet.net
Vulcan Tourism
TEL: (403) 485-2994
Fax: (403) 485-2878
Tourism Coordinator
Web Site
Vulcan Business Development Society
(403) 485-4100
Economic Development Officer
Web Site
Vulcan Community Library
TEL: (403) 485-2571
Public Works
TEL: (403) 485-2877
Forman: Kim Fath
Vulcan & District Recreation Board
TEL: (403) 485-2554
Rec. Director: Bonnie Ellis
TEL: (403) 485-2554
Vulcan & District Family and Community Support Services
TEL: (403) 485-2192
FCSS Director
Web Site
Provincial
Alberta Agriculture
Department of Highways
Alberta Fish and Game
Federal
Canada Post Office
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Golfing in Vulcan: challenging and fun
Google Map
Vulcan, Alberta, Canada