Galahad
Welcome
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Area Overview
The Village of Galahad is a small community that is strategically located in east-central Alberta to provide services to a decentralized population involved in agricultural, oil & gas production, strip coal mining and electrical power production.Its trading area extends far beyond the Village perimeter.
Location
The Village of Galahad is located in the County of Flagstaff, 5 km north of the Battle River Valley.Galahad is half way between Killam and Castor on Highway 861.
Economic Base
The major economic base of the Galahad region is farming, as well as oil & gas production, mining and power generation.
Economic Facts
Many area residents are employed at the Alberta Power Ltd. plant on the Battle River, the strip coal mine to the southwest and also oil & gas fields in the Merna area.
Major Businesses Products/Services
N/A N/A
Financial Institutions
N/A
Utilities
Electrical Power
Alberta Power Ltd.
Forestburg, Alberta
Tel: 780-582-3657
Natural Gas
South Flagstaff Gas Co-op
Allliance, Alberta
Tel: 780-879-3602
Telephone
Alberta Government Telephones Ltd.
10020 - 100 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
Tel: 780-493-4400
Water Supply
The source of water is two wells located north of the Village.
Waste Management
Waste management services are provided by Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management Authority.
Taxation
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| Municipal Tax Rate |
29.7100 |
29.7100 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
4.8380 |
8.5940 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate |
.2760 |
.2760 |
Mill Rates [1994]
- Residential - Public N/A
- Residential - Separate N/A
- Non-Residential - Public N/A
- Non-Residential - Separate N/A
Transportation
Air Services
The nearest airstrip is at the Castor Airport. The nearest commercial and freight services are offered at Calgary International Airport or Edmonton International Airport.
Rail Service
Galahad is served by Canadian National Railways.
Highways
The main connecting highway is Secondary Road 861, leading north to Highway 53 and south to Castor. Secondary Road 861 runs parallel to Highway 36, which leads north to Killam and south to Hanna.
Trucking Firms
- Hiway 9 Express
- Dove Transport Ltd.
- Flagstaff Trucking
Bus Services
Regularly scheduled bus service is available at Forestburg, 16 km northeast of Galahad.
Couriers and Taxis
Loomis and Purolator Couriers
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
In the summer, Big Knife Provincial Park, with its many camping facilities and attractive hiking trails is a popular place. In the winter the same hiking paths become spectacular cross country ski trails. Twelve miles south of Galahad is the Valley Ski Hill, where there are 6 runs, a T-bar and rope tow, a hill groomer, concession booth and ski rental shop.
A new community complex houses a 4-lane bowling alley, community library, concession area and community hall. Also, the school gym is being renovated and will be able to accommodate all kinds of sports, e.g. basketball, volleyball, etc.
Community Organizations
Local community organizations include the Lions Club and Galahad and District Agricultural Society.
Religious Services
Special Annual Events/Attractions
N/A
Hospitality
Accommodation
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Galahad Hotel
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Galahad Motel
Restaurants
Education
Galahad is a part of the Battle River Regional School Division #31, headquartered in Camrose [Tel: 780-672-6131]. Elementary, junior high and senior high school students are bussed to Forestburg.
Daycare/Nursery
N/A
Public
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Separate
N/A
Private
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Post Secondary
Augustana University College, located in Camrose, has over 1,000 students, a campus residence and has degree granting status in 21 disciplines [arts and sciences].
Edmonton, Calgary and Red Deer based post-secondary institutions are also accessible to Galahad residents.
Health Care
Galahad residents have access to the Daysland General Hospital, a new 15-bed active treatment hospital. Medical clinic services are available in Forestburg.
In Galahad there is a senior citizen's housing complex that provides home care, home-makers services and counselling.
Emergency Services
Fire Protection
Fire protection is provided by 2 equipped trucks and 20 volunteer fire fighters responsible for the urban and surrounding rural areas [Tel: 780-583-3779].
Police Services
Police protection for the Village is provided by the Killam detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] [Tel: 780-385-3502].
Ambulance Services
Galahad and its surrounding area have the services of an ambulance, owned by the County of Flagstaff Ambulance Authority, and staffed by trained local personnel [Tel: 780-583-3779].
Community Services
Municipal
Village of Galahad
Box 66
Galahad, Alberta
T0B 1R0
Tel: 780-583-3741
Community Library
Provincial
N/A
Federal
Canada Post
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Galahad, Alberta, Canada