Alix
http://www.villageofalix.ca
Welcome
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Area Overview
The arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1905 promoted the growth of a tiny hamlet on the homestead of Joseph Todd, one of the first settlers of the area, and for some time this settlement was called Toddsville. After the C.P.R. built the first line through the area, Sir William Van Horne, then President of the C.P.R., changed the name to Alix after Mrs. Alexia Westhead, the first woman settler in the district.
Today, Alix is a progressive and growing community as evidenced by the recent signing of a Land Development Agreement with Tavistock Properties Inc. of Red Deer. Tavistock Properties has purchased 44 acres on the west side of Alix Lake and development will occur in phases with Phase 1 beginning in the spring of 2007. In addition, there are over 25 local businesses that offer almost everything that one will need. There are also three banking institutions. Alix can boast some of the finest recreation facilities in central Alberta, with its 9-hole golf course, Alix Lake Recreation Area, the Arena, Curling Rink, and hiking trail, etc.
If you would love living beside a lake, swimming, boating, skating, people who care about their neighbours, small town security minutes away from big town amenities and having lots to do or doing nothing at all, you would love Alix.
Location
The Village of Alix is located in the County of Lacombe #14, in the heart of central Alberta's Parkland.Located halfway between Lacombe and Stettler, just west of Buffalo Lake, it is 68 km east of Red Deer and 190 km south of Edmonton.
Economic Base
The economic base of the region is oil and gas, cattle, dairy, hogs and grain farming.
Economic Facts
Development of a new 225 lot residential subdivision will begin in the spring of 2007.
Financial Institutions
- Community Savings & Credit Union Ltd.
- Alberta Treasury Branch
- ING Western
Utilities
Electrical Power
Epcor,
P.O. Box 880, Stn. M,
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 5H7
Tel: 310-4300 Toll Free
Natural Gas
ATCO
Tel: 310-5678 Toll Free
Telephone
TELUS
Tel: 310-2255 Toll Free
Water Supply
Surface water from the Highway 12/21 Regional Water Commission line from Stettler Treatment Plant with 589.699 cubic meters available to the Village. The water usage rate per two month billing period is $42.50 for the first 4,000 gallons of water consumed and $0.70 for every hundred gallons of water consumed thereafter.
Waste Management
The residentialand commercial sewage treatment rate is $34.60 per billing period, and 70% of water over usage of 4000 gallons.
The residential and commercial garbage collection rate is $30.00 per billing period. The rate increases to $55.00 for commercial outlets with large volumes of waste. There is also a $5.00 per billing, recycling/compost fee per household, business or unit.
Taxation
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| Municipal Tax Rate |
12.6000 |
12.6000 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
4.39 |
6.13 |
Transportation
Air Services
The nearest airport is in Stettler. The nearest commercial and air freight service is at Edmonton, 128 km [80 miles] northwest of Alix.
Rail Services
Alix is served by a Canadian Pacific Railway branch line and Canadian National Railway secondary main line. There is spur trackage available.
Highways
Connecting highways are Highway 21, leading north to Fort Saskatchewan and Edmonton and south to Calgary via Highway 1, Highway 12 leading west to Highway 2, and Secondary Highway 601, leading east to Rochon Sands Provincial Park, and intersecting Highway 11 to Red Deer.
Trucking Firms
- Highway 9 Express
- Stettler Transport.
Bus Services
Greyhound Bus Lines provide regularly scheduled inter-community bus service. For information on schedules phone 747-2414
Couriers and Taxis
Loomis and Purolator Couriers, CanPar
Towing Service
Alix Auto Wreckers
Telephone: (403) 747-2565
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Local recreational facilities include the Alix Lake Recreational Area, Indoor Arena [skating and hockey], Curling Rink, Golf Course [9 holes, grass greens], Agricultural Facility [gymkhana area, horse race track], school gymnasiums [2], and baseball diamonds.
Community Organizations
Local community groups include Alix Minor Hockey, the Alix Figure Skating Club, Curling Club, Golf Club, Agricultural Society, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, Agricultural Society, 4-H Beef Club, Brownies, Cubs and Softball.
Religious Services
- Alix United Church
- Alix Anglican Church
- Alix Evangelical Free Church
Special Annual Events/Attractions
Summer events include Alix Beach Days, Provincial Wakeboard Competition, Jet Ski Competition, Show and Shine.
The Alix Arena Board also sponsors an annual spring Bull-A-Rama.
Alix is celebrating it's 100th Birthday in 2007 and from June 29, 2007 to July 1, 2007 come and enjoy the Alix Centennial Homecoming. For Pre-Registration and Ticket Sales for Satuday June 30 BBQ and Music show please contact Donna Peterson - (403)747-2584 or cpete@platinum.ca.
Hospitality
Accommodation
- Alix Motel
- Alix Hotel
- Two campgrounds
Restaurants
There are 3 restaurants in Alix.
2003 Mural on Alix Lake Campground Concession
Education
Public School:
Grades K to 12 and a pre-school program is also offered. Alix is part of the Wolf Creek Regional School Division #32, headquartered in Ponoka.
Daycare/Nursery
N/A
Separate
N/A
Private
N/A
Post Secondary
Alix residents are within commuting distance of Red Deer College, located in Red Deer. Programs include one year certificates, two year diplomas, university transfer, apprenticeship and training in technological areas, academic upgrading and continuing education.
Health Care
The nearest hospitals are in Stettler [37 km east], Lacombe [40 km west] and Red Deer [65 km west].Mainstreet Medical Services, Lacombe, Alberta visit Alix 2 days per week in the Medical Building and DTHR hold immunization clinics once per month in the Alix Community Hall.
Emergency Services
Fire Protection
Alix is served by a volunteer fire department. CALL 9-1-1. Response vehicles include 1 Ford ambulance for medical/fire first responses, 2 superior fire trucks for urban and rural emergencies, a rapid response unit and zodiac for water rescue.
Police Services
Alix is served by the Bashaw detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] [Tel: 403-372-3593].
Ambulance Services
Alix is served by the Lacombe Ambulance Service [advanced life support] [Tel: 403-782-6555].
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Alix, Alberta, Canada