Marwayne
http://www.village.marwayne.ab.ca
Welcome
The Mayor and Councilors of Marwayne would like to welcome all to our Village.
We are a vibrant community located on the Lloydminster-Cold Lake corridor just 10 minutes north of the Yellowhead TransCanada Highway, at the intersection of Highway 45 and Secondary Highway 897.
Every angle is covered in Marwayne, from the outstanding educational and recreational facilities to friendly businesses and neighbours, which makes small town living the place you want to be. Our vision is that our successful and prosperous community continues building on our "Angles for Sucess" to further increase the population and marketing to attract new businesses. With our many opportunities and amentities, we invite you to visit our community and personally experience Marwayne's angles.
Mayor and Council
Village of Marwayne
Area Overview
The Village of Marwayne is a small community located just north of the Yellowhead Trans Canada Highway and just west of the Saskatchewan border.
Marwayne is located in one of the best farming and ranching districts in western Canada. In addition, the oil and gas industry is very active in the area.
The Village offers the highest of quality of services for its residents. From educational facilities, to recreation. As well, the local business community offers a wide range of amenities and services to the Village’s residents.
Location
Marwayne is located in the County of Vermilion River #24, at the junction of Highway 45 and Secondary Highway 897. It is 33 km northwest of Lloydminster and 240 km east of Edmonton.
Economic Base
Marwayne is located in one of the best farming and ranching districts in western Canada. In addition, the oil and gas industry is very active in the area.
Major industrial facilities include oilfield services and a oil separator service.
Economic Facts
Major business sectors include retail trade and agricultural support services.
The following business and services are available:
Lawyer, bookkeeping service, banks, grocery stores, beauty salon, insurance brokerage, restaurants, soup and sandwich bar, cocktail lounge, specialty coffee shop, hardware store, hotel, elevators, seed cleaning plant, fertilizer facilities, electrician, plumbers, carpenters, convenience store, men’s & ladies wear, service station, mobile welding service, Sears outlet, fitness center, liquor store, laundromat, vet supplies, catering service, custom sewing service, guide and outfitter, oilfield construction, esthetics, bottle depot, car wash, massage therapy, tanning bed, stationary, post office, registry and high speed internet.
Village of Marwayne - Mission Statement
"To promote growth, opportunity and economic development to benefit our community."
Major Businesses Products/Services
- Arc n Spark Welding/Rig Welding/Portable Welding
- ITS Contaminated Transport
- Riverhill Enterprises Welding/Oil Field Service
- T & T Oilfield Service/Welding Service/Mowing
- U.G.G. Chemical/Fertilizer/Farm Supplies
- Cargill Elevator/Fertilizer/Chemical/Farm Supplies
- Buffalo Trail Public School Division
Financial Institutions
- TD Canada Trust
- Alberta Treasury Branch
Utilities
Electrical Power
ATCO Power Ltd.
6208 - 48th Street
Lloydminster, Alberta
Tel: 1-800-668-2248
Natural Gas
County of Vermilion River
4912 - 50 Avenue
Kitscoty, Alberta
Tel: 780-846-2222
Telephone
TELUS
Box 2422
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 27S
Tel: 310-7353
Water Supply
The source of water is by underground wells.
The Utility rates for water, sewer and garbage, residential usage is a minimum $42.50/month for 27m3 and $1.75m3 charge for amounts over 27m3, 65+m3 is $2.50m3.
Waste Management
A lagoon that is able to accommodate up to 1,100 people provides sewage treatment.
Residential homes have garbage picked up weekly (Thursday mornings). Marwayne and the County of Vermilion have a supervised landfill, and recycling bins for cardboard and paper at Marwayne, open 2 days per week Wednesdays & Saturdays.
Taxation
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12.14 |
20.02 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
3.173 |
6.52 |
Transportation
Air Service
The nearest regional airport is at the Lloydminster Airport, which has a 1,525 metre runway and all-weather facilities. Local carriers include Air BC [daily service to Calgary].
Highways
Connecting highways are Highway 45, leading east to the Saskatchewan border, and Secondary Highway 897, leading north to Whitney Lakes Provincial Park and south to Kitscoty.
Trucking Firms
Rosenau Transport
Priority Post, Loomis, Purolator, CanPar, United Parcel Service
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Marwayne has a 3-sheet curling rink and large skating arena with artificial ice. We have an outdoor rink the volunteer fire department flood each year. There is also a ball park [Provincial standard with shale infields] and tennis court.
For Camping facilities, there are 20 full water/sewer/power sites, 2 with water, and power, and 2 with power only, washrooms, shower and RV dumping station right in Marwayne. Additional information can be found on our website ww.village.Marwayne.ab.ca
The Marwayne Legion operates the Jubilee Regional Park, located 9 miles north of Marwayne in the Vermilion River Valley. It contains 50 designated camp sites [most with power hookups], tables and stoves or fire rings, as well as many more random sites. The Park features a shower building, 2 camp kitchens with stoves, tested drinking water, trapper’s cabin museum, resident park warden, antique farm machinery museum, ball diamond, hiking trails, fishing, public telephone, and an RV dumping station. In addition, specific areas along with camp kitchens may be reserved for reunions or larger groups. Concession buildings are available for rent for group meals or storage with fridges, freezers, stoves, grills and barbecues.
Lea Park Golf Club, the little “Kananaskis” of the North, is adjacent to the Jubilee Park. It has 9-holes, natural-grass-greens, watered fairways, walk-on tee of daylight to dusk, club and cart rentals. A very beautiful and scenic little golf course. Pictures can be seen on our website www.village.marwayne.ab.ca
Community Organizations
Local recreational organizations include the Curling Club, Agricultural Society Arena Board, Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, Chamber of Commerce, Elks, Royal Purple Legion, Rodeo Committee, Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Figure Skating Club, Minor Hockey, Mom's & Tots, TOPS, Library Board, Grade 4&5 Basketball, Soccer League, Playschool, Lea Park Golf Club, Minor Ball, Dance Academy, Piano & Voice, Entertainment Committee, Marwayne Community Hall and Seniors Centre.
Religious Facilities
- St. Andrews United Church
- Marwayne Alliance Church
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church
- Bethel Luthern Church (Lea Park)
Special Annual Events/Attractions
The Marwayne Agricultural Society holds the annual Marwayne Fall fair the second weekend of August to exhibit Marwayne's finest vegetables, flowers and handi-work.
The Lea Park Rodeo is a C.P.R.A. sanctioned rodeo held annually on the first weekend of June. This Bud-Professional-Tour rodeo has been consecutively running since 1955. Some of the top professional cowboys in the world are attracted to the scenic setting of Lea Park for the three-day event.
HospitalityAccommodation
Restaurants
- Sieng Sieng Restaurant & Lounge
- No Need to Nock Soup/Sandwich and Specialty coffee-bar
- Marwayne Service & Cafe
Education
Marwayne is part of the Buffalo Trail Regional School Division #28, headquartered in Wainwright [Tel: 780-842-6144].
Public
Marwayne Jubilee School provides education for Grades K to 12. The school offers Home Economics, computer labs, facilities for photography, drama and music. Great extra-curricular activities. Sports team regulary advance to provincial competition. The facility has recently been modernized with a 4-million dollar upgrade.
Lil' Critters Playschool
Mom's & Tots
Post Secondary
Lakeland College has 2 campuses in nearby Vermilion and Lloydminster. The Lloydminster campus offers a 2 year university transfer program.
Health Care
Nearby hospitals are at Lloydminster and Vermilion. There is a sub-unit of the Minburn-Vermilion Health Unit in Kitscoty.
Marwayne also has 2 buildings of self-contained seniors housing. Lloydminster, Islay and Vermilion provide further nursing home care.
Currently we have a Massage Clinic available in Marwayne.
Emergency Services
Fire & Rescue
Protection Marwayne is served by a dynamic local, 15-member volunteer fire and rescue department [9-1-1].
Police Services
Marwayne is served by the Kitscoty detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] [Tel: 780-846-2897].
Ambulance Services
The Lloydminster Ambulance Service provides service to Marwayne [Tel: 9-1-1].
Community Services
Municipal
Municipal Library located in Marwayne Jubilee School
Federal
Canada Post Office
Google Map
Marwayne, Alberta, Canada