Arrowwood
http://www.villageofarrowwood.ca
Welcome
Welcome.
The Village of Arrowwood has a population of just under 200 and we have been working very hard to beautify our village and make it a place where visitors feel welcome.
The Village has received honors since 2003 in the national community beautification program called Communities in Bloom. Our recognition has been for community involvement in the project and in 2005, for the wetland enhancement project.
Arrowwood is home to a number of tourist attractions and we offer places to shop, eat and camp. Take a look at our web site for more detailed information.
New Welcome Sign
Area Overview
The Village of Arrowwood, surrounded by choice farmland, lies between the east and west Arrowwood Creeks with the Bow River 3 miles north and the Buffalo Hills to the south.This area, with an abundance of good water and many thousands of acres of good grass, was utilized by many of the early ranchers.
Local history states that the name, Arrowwood, was taken from the Blackfoot Indian words "Mista Katpiskoo", which means Wood Village. Arrowwood was incorporated as a Village in 1926.
Location
Arrowwood is situated about 60 km (37 miles) northeast of Vulcan on Highway 24. The village is 3 km (2 miles) south of the irrigation canal that supplies water to Lake MacGregor and the Travers reservoir.
Arrowwood is central to many locations.
Economic Base
Arrowwood is an agriculture and oil and gas based community, as well as having a variety of retail and service industries.
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Retail outlets in Arrowwood
Economic Facts
AGRICULTURE SERVICES
Air Alta Applicators
B & B Ag Service
Hubert's Irrigation Service
OIL AND GAS SERVICES
B & B Oilfield Hauling and Tank Service
Hurricane Management
BANK
Bank of Nova Scotia
RETAIL
Arrowwood Coop Association
Buffalo Hills Art Gallery
Granny Penny's Workshop
Karen's Korner
Walker's Country N' Western Store
Sears
SERVICES
Canada Post
Centre Street Eatery
Don Kuntz Welding and Car Wash
Graffix Computor Solutions
Milo Freight Systems
Pete's Barber Shop
You-Nique Salon
Taxation
Mill Rates
Residential 11.981
Commercial 13.931
Transportation
The Village of Arrowood is served by Milo Freight Systems, Purolator and DHL.
Community Lifestyle
CHURCHES
Gospel Mission Church
United Church
ORGANIZATIONS
Lions Club
Royal Canadian Legion (Gleichen)
Arrowwood Restoration Society
New Horizons Seniors Club
4 H Clubs
Arrowwood Rifle and Pistol Club
RECREATION
Playground
Soccer
Slo-Pitch
Hockey - Vulcan or Gleichen
Curling - Gleichen, Milo or Vulcan
Skating - natural ice
Mary Block Library
A member of the Chinook Arch Library System
A place for all ages.
Education
Arrowwood Community School has students from grades 1 - 9. Upon graduation, students are then bussed to County Central High School.
Both schools belong to the Palliser School Division.
Post Secondary
The University of Calgary, Mount Royal College and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology are located in Calgary which is 87 km (54 miles) from Arrowwood.
The University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Community College are located in Lethbridge which is 130 km (81 miles) from Arrowwood.
Health Care
Vulcan Health Center, which lies within the Calgary Health Region, is an 8 bed active facility with 15 long care beds, D level radiology, fully equipped modern lab and a modern emergency area. The Hospital also has an occupational therapist, mental health worker, social worker and palliative care.
Health services also include a dentist, chiropractor, optometrist, podiatrist, hearing aid service and Public Health Unit.
Hospitals are also located in Strathmore and High River.
Emergency Services
Emergencies 911
Arrowwood has a volunteer fire department which is a member of the Northwest Fire Association.
The RCMP patrols out of the Gleichen detachment.
Google Map
Arrowwood, Alberta, Canada