Kneehill County
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Welcome
We are proud to welcome you to Kneehill County - a great place to be! View Kneehill County on Google Maps.
Within the Kneehill County boundaries there are two towns, three villages, and seven hamlets. Agriculture remains the backbone of local economy, complimented by a strong oil and gas industry. With an population of 5,300+, Kneehill County's communities offer the best of rural living with diverse educational, cultural, and investment opportunities.
Along with close proximity to larger urban centres, Kneehill County truly offers the best of both worlds.
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Brief History
Municipal District No. 278 was established on January 1, 1944, with the first election being held on February 22, 1944, and the first Council meeting on March 7, 1944. The Municipal District No. 278 became the Municipal District of Kneehill No. 48 in March 1945. The municipality obtained its name from a group of hills which rise approximately 3,200 feet above sea level, and are located approximately 12 miles west of Three Hills, extending southeast through the County. These hills were named the "Knee Hills" by the Cree and Stony natives because of their shape. The municipality officially changed its name to Kneehill County on February 4, 1998.
Area Overview
Kneehill County's location provides residents and visitors with an assortment of activities to suit all interests. Numerous regional and provincial parks provide ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and local communities offer a variety of fine arts and entertainment year-round.
Kneehill County's major advantage is its location amongst a transportation network directly connected to key business and population centres, offering a unique opportunity to cost-effectively reach national and international markets.
Along with its many local amenities and outstanding quality of life features, Kneehill County is the place the be.
Land area (square km): 3,380.04
Population density per square kilometre: 1.5
Population: 5,218
Total Private Dwellings: 1,849
Source: Statistics Canada 2006 Census
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The vast majority of Kneehill County is an open, rural area, but the countryside is dotted with hamlets, including Huxley, Torrington, Sunnyslope, Swallwell, Hesketh, Winborne, and Bircham. Click here to see the Wikipedia listing for Kneehill County.
Huxley
Huxley on Google Maps | Located 7 miles north of Trochu on highway 21.
Huxley began with the granting of a post office in 1907. The first store on the present townsite was built in 1910. The second branch of the Canadian Legion to be formed in Alberta was established in Huxley in 1920.
Let me live in a little prairie town,
Away from the city's strife;
The din and glare of the thoroughfare,
Let me live the simple life.
Where friends are true, and they stand by you,
And never turn you down;
For the folks out there are all four square,
In the little prairie town.
- Tom Goodlet, Post Master of Huxley. Source: A History of the Huxley Area
Torrington
Torrington on Google Maps | Torrington on Wikipedia | At the insection of highways 27 and 805.
In 1929, the Canadian Pacific Railway came to the place that would become Torrington. Two grain elevators and a blacksmith shop were built that same year. More businesses sprang up and a Chamber of Commerce was established in 1931. Source: Footprints on Mi-Chig-Wun
In 1997, the Village of Torrington dissolved to become part of Kneehill County.
Torrington has gained notariety for being home to the Gopher Hole Museum and a 12 foot tall gopher called Clem T. Gopher.
Sunnyslope
Sunnyslope on Google Maps | Located on highway 582, 4 miles north and 2 miles west of Linden.
The hamlet of Sunnyslope is nestled in the valley of the Knee Hill. The first post office was established in 1903. A creamery, hotel, grocery store, and livery barn were built in 1906. The railroad reached the village in 1929. Businesses in the hamlet declined after the 1930s. Source: Footprints on Mi-Chig-Wun.
Swalwell
Swalwell on Google Maps | Located 4 miles north and 3 miles west of the intersection of highways 21 and 575.
Swalwell is located along the CN Rail track that runs from Calgary to Edmonton.
Hesketh
Hesketh on Google Maps | Located between highways 9 and 575 on range road 221/2.
Wimborne
Wimborne on Google Maps | Located on highway 805, 4 miles north of highway 27 and Torrington.
Bircham
Bircham on Google Maps | Located 3 miles east and 3 miles south of Acme.
Bircham was a siding and a flag station on the Grand Trunk Pacific Line which came through in 1913-14. It was likely named after Bircham, England. Another version for the origin of the name refers to the grove of birch trees located north of the hamlet. A post office operated at this site from 1925 through 1966. Source: Places Names of Alberta Vol II.
Municipalities Located Within Kneehill County
Click names to visit AlbertaFirst.com profiles.
Location
Kneehill County in the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor
Located just east of the Calgary-Edmonton corridor, Kneehill County is centrally located in Alberta.
The Calgary-Edmonton Corridor is a geographical region of the Canadian province of Alberta. It is the most urbanized region in the province and one of the densest in Canada. It consists of Statistics Canada census divisions No. 11, No. 8, and No. 6. Measured from north to south, the region covers a distance of roughly 400 kilometres. It includes the entire census metropolitan areas of Calgary and Edmonton as well as the cities of Airdrie, Red Deer, Wetaskiwin, and Leduc. The region is one of four Statistics Canada urban regions that, in total, comprise 50% of the Canadian population. According to the May 16, 2006 Canadian census, the population of the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor was 2,412,736 (73.3% of Alberta's population). It is also one of the fastest growing regions in the country due to the recently surging wealth of oil.
The busiest stretch of highway in Alberta, the Queen Elizabeth II (part of Highway 2), spans the corridor. The region also has two major international airports, located in Calgary (Calgary International) and Edmonton Capital Region (Edmonton International). This is one of Canada's busiest commuter flight sectors. Many business people fly the route and back in a single business day. There are many airlines that fly this route. Air Canada having up to 20 daily flights and Westjet having roughly 10.
Source: Calgary-Edmonton Corridor. (2008, January 17). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 21:14, April 29, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Calgary-Edmonton_Corridor&oldid=185086969
Landscape
Kneehill County is home to fertile prairie and Canadian Badlands. It is bordered on the east by the Red Deer River.
Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park is located in the northeast corner of the county.
Geography
Land
Prairie - see Prairie (ecozone) definition in Wikipedia.
Badlands - see Badlands definition in Wikipedia.
Parks
Water
- Red Deer River - A major tributary of the South Saskatchewan River. Forms the eastern boundary of the County.
- Keiver's Lake
- Braconnier Reservoir
- Creeks: Three Hills, Ghost, Kneehills
Hamlets, Villages, and Towns
For information on the hamlets, villages, and towns located within Kneehill County, please see the "Area Overview" page.
Economic Base
Agriculture and Oil & Gas
Agriculture remains the backbone of the local economy, complemented by a strong oil and gas industry.
Transportation
Road
Alberta Transportation is responsible for the long-term planning of the highway network and oversees the network's design, construction, and maintenance activities.
Major Highways
- Alberta Provincial Highway 21
- Begins at the Trans-Canada Highway just east of Strathmore (60 km east of Calgary) in the south.
- Ends at Fort Saskatchewan in the north, along the way passing through Sherwood Park, a large bedroom community of Edmonton.
- The highway is considered an alternate route between Calgary and Edmonton.
- "The Boomtown Trail" tourism route.
- Runs for a total of 328km.
- Alberta Provincial Highway 27
- Runs east-west, joining Highway 2 near Olds with Highways 9 and 56 near Morrin.
- Makes up a 13km stretch of The Cowboy Trail.
- Alberta Provincial Highway 9
- Spans from the Alberta-Saskatchewan border in the east to Highway 1 in the west.
- The primary connector between Calgary and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
- An overpass is currently being constructed where Highway 9 meets the Trans-Canada Highway.
Minor Highways
- 575 - #791 to South Dinosaur Trail
- 582 - Highway 2 to intersection of Highways 21 and 27.
- 583 - Keiver's Lake County Park to Ghost Pine Creek
- 585 - From hwy 21 at Trochu to Dry Island Provincial Park and eastward to hwy 56.
- 587 - Highway 2 to hwy 21.
- 805 - #590 through Wimborne and Torrington to #583.
- 806 - #583 through Linden and Acme to hwy 9.
- 836 - From Dry Island Provincial Park to Ghost Pine Creek to Carbon to hwy 9.
- 837 - Highway 27 to Drumheller. Part of South Dinosaur Trail.
Rail
A CN Rail line runs north-south through Kneehill and connects to rail spurs and two grain terminals.
Air
Three Hills Airport
Calgary International Airport
- Calgary International Airport, (IATA: YYC, ICAO: CYYC), is the main airport that serves Calgary and the surrounding region; It is located 17 km from the downtown core. It is one of Canada's busiest airports by passenger traffic, serving 12.24 million passengers and the third busiest airport in Canada by aircraft movements, with 248,548 in 2007. The airport offers scheduled daily nonstop flights to major cities in Canada, Europe and the United States. In part to its strategic geographical placement in Western Canada, YYC is the base city of WestJet Airlines and is one of Air Canada's focus cities. The airport is one of 8 Canadian airports that has US Border Pre-clearance facilities. Source: Wikipedia
Red Deer Regional Airport
- Red Deer Regional Airport, (IATA: YQF, ICAO: CYQF), is located 6 nautical miles (11.1 km) south southwest of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Source: Wikipedia
Community Lifestyle
Affordable Homes
Put traffic congestion and smog days behind you, live the Kneehill life! Remember what housing prices used to be like in the big cities? Well, in Kneehill County, family homes for less than $150,000 are still a reality. Check out MLS listings for Kneehill County hamlets.
If you're looking for more space than the hamlets afford, Kneehill County has beautiful acreages on land with full grown trees and gorgeous country houses. Check out MLS listings for Kneehill County acreages.
Ample Recreation Opportunities
Late ice times on school nights? Pricey golf memberships? No space for your kids on the school teams? No provincial parks in a 50 mile radius? No thanks.
In Kneehill County, your family will have ample recreation opportunities at affordable prices. Within our borders, we have many curling rinks and arenas with numerous curling clubs, figure skating clubs, and hockey teams. In the summer, try your hand at baseball or hit the links at the Three Hills, Acme, or Trochu golf courses. During the school year, your children will have great opportunity to make the volleyball, badminton, track and field, or basketball school teams.
Do you like to fish, hike, birdwatch, ride horses, or go camping? In Kneehill County, all these options are close at hand with Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park, Tolman Badlands Heritage Rangeland Provincial Natural Area, St. Ann Ranch Provincial Historic Site, Bigelow Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area, Horseshoe Canyon Provincial Recreation Area, and Bleriot Ferry Provincial Recreation Area.
For specific information on the above mentioned amenities, please see the "Community Services" page.
Education
Preschools
- Acme Playschool, Carbon Playschool, Prairie Christian Academy Preschool, Three Hills Playshool, Trochu Playschool, and Wimborne/Torrington Playschool.
Primary & Secondary Schools
The public school system in Kneehill County is administered by the Golden Hills School Division.
Public Schools
Alternative Schools
Post Secondary Schools
Please see the "Post Secondary Education" page for more information.
Post Secondary
Post Secondary Institutions
- Prairie Bible College
- Prairie is a leading Canadian centre of higher education for Christians. We equip students to achieve their life, ministry, and career purpose, and to fulfill their role within the Body of Christ.
- Prairie College of Applied Arts & Technology
- Prairie Bible Institute has proudly launched Canada’s first college deliberately created to offer vocational training in conjunction with Christian education. This new college is the only one of its kind dedicated to Christian post-secondary vocational programming - enabling students to fulfill roles within both the professional world and the worldwide ministry of the Church.
- Prairie College of Applied Arts & Technology offers a variety of programs in the areas of health care, early childhood education and the environment. These programs are offered as a result of demonstrated student interest as well as international and North American employment and international ministry opportunities. We are pleased to be partnering with Bow Valley College, Olds College, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and Lethbridge Community College in offering these programs.
- Prairie School of Mission Aviation
- Learn to use one of the most effective missionary tools of the last century to transport the love of Christ into the remote corners of the world. Extraordinary conditions require pilots with extraordinary levels of skill, dedication, and discipline. True to Prairie’s missions-focused training, our team of staff includes missionaries with invaluable field experience--something not emphasized in other flight programs.
- Prairie is pleased to offer excellent value for your flight-training dollar. Every single one of your 225 flight hours has a specific learning objective and Prairie’s program exceeds Transport Canada’s requirements by continuing to develop new skills throughout the entire program. A recent Transport Canada audit indicated that, on average, Prairie students score higher on both their flight tests and written scores as compared to students at other Transport Canada licensed facilities across the nation.
- Outside Kneehill County
Continuing Education
- Kneehill Adult Learning Society
- Kneehill Adult Learning is a non-profit, volunteer organization committed to lifelong learning. We strive to meet the meaningful lifelong learning needs of adults in the Kneehill area. New classes start regularly. Call us for more details: 443-5556.
- Virtual Learning & Business Centre: Three Hills ClicSite
- A number of new programs will be implemented and evaluated during the next three years including a business incubator, web portal and community e-index, videoconferencing, on-line learning using a multi-college model, a P3 partnership providing wireless Internet and other services to small towns and villages, and innovative new models for rural library operations and multi-organizational cooperation.
- Three Hills and Hanna will be the first anchor points in establishing a SuperNet-enabled network of knowledge centres using broadband intensive applications expanding across rural Alberta.
- This network creates a non-inhibiting, easily accessible marketplace or a mall offering consumers the largest selection of services from the greatest number of providers who deal with every aspect of community life. Each provider has a physical or virtual presence in the ClicSite, and together they become a new focal point for the shared life of the community.
- The providers will work in collaboration to cross-promote, cross-refer, link programs and share resources in serving all populations in the community to best effect. By enlarging the capacity and confidence of individuals, then connecting them to each other and the community through the ClicSite, we build community capacity through community engagement.
- This is 21st century public infrastructure and technology serving a 21st century rural Alberta that operates on an equal footing with anyone and anywhere else in the world.
Health Care
Kneehill County is served by the David Thompson Health Region. For information on Emergency Services, please go to that section of the profile.
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Three Hills Health Centre (Hospital)
- Provides or has access to the following services: Ambulance (including 24 hr Emergency Services), Continuing Care, Environmental Health, Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery, General Medicine, Obstetrics, Palliative Care, Public Health, Rehabilitation Services, Radiology/Laboratory Diagnostics, and Referral Services.
- 1504 - 2 St. North, Three Hills (403) 443-2444
Three Hills Mental Health Centre
- Provides assistance to adults experiencing mental health problems. This service is a combination of the following services: Access and Early Intervention and the Adult Community program.
- 160 - 3 Ave. South, Three Hills (403) 443-8532
Trochu St. Mary's Health Care Centre
- Trochu St. Mary's Health Care Centre is a Catholic health and continuing care centre operated by the David Thompson Health Region. It provides continuing Care services in two buildings.
- 451 DeChauney Ave., Trochu (403) 442-3955
Linden Nursing Home
- This facility provides nursing care for seniors who require this level of support.
- Linden 546-3966
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Elnora Community Health Centre
- A variety of services and programs for all ages that help communities maintain and improve their health by working with them to create healthy and supportive environments. Community health centres provide people with information to make healthy choices, and opportunities to learn from and support each other to improve their quality of life. Community-based health programs work in the community to protect, promote, prevent, rehabilitate, support, and treat.
- Serves the Kneehill communities Trochu, Huxley, Torrington, and Wimborne.
- 425 - 8 Ave., Elnora (403) 773-3636
Drumheller Health Centre (Hospital)
- This is a full service hospital. For detailed information, please visit Inform Alberta.
- 351 - 9 St. N.W., Drumheller AB (403) 823-6500
Drumheller Environmental Health and Support Services
- Services include Environmental Health Services Communicable Disease Control (Enterics) and Food Safety - Inspections, Environmental Public Health - Built Environment Program, Food Safety Program, Health Hazards Program, and Water Quality Program, and Public Health Environmental Health Services.
- 601- 7 St. East, Drumheller (403) 823-3341
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Emergency Services
Ground Ambulance | Air Ambulance | Emergency Rooms | Fire & Emergency Services | Police
Call 911 in case of emergency.
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Kneehill Ambulance Service provides ground ambulance service to residents of Kneehill County and each of the municipalities within the boundaries of Kneehill County.The service is operated by Kneehill Ambulance Society with board representation from each municipality.The service operates out of ambulance halls located in the Town of Three Hills and the Village of Linden.
Kneehill Ambulance Service also offers a medi-shuttle service.
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STARS
The Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) is a non-profit charitable organization. We utilize helicopters to air lift acutely ill or injured individuals from areas that are inaccessible to health care facilities for treatment, or from one health care facility to another for specialized care. Air ambulances are equipped and staffed to provide medical care during transit; operate locally, nationally or internationally; and may be used by critically ill patients who need advanced life support or by individuals who, because of their condition, are unable to fly commercially. The Calgary base located at 1441 Aviation Park NE. In case of emergency, call 911. Office phone: 295-1811. |
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Three Hills Health Centre (Hospital)
Provides 24 hour emergency services. Located on north side of Highway #21 Three Hills Emergency is accessible though the main doors on the south side of the building. In case of emergency, call 911. Office phone: 443-2444 |
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Drumheller Health Centre (Hospital)
Just outside Kneehill County's south-east border. Located at 351 - 9 St. NW, Drumheller. In case of emergency, call 911. Office phone: 823-6500
Alberta Children's Hospital
A world-class facility, located at 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW Calgary. In case of emergency, call 911. Office phone: 955-7211
Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
The Emergency Department is located on the Main level of the new Critical Care Building. Now includes a new 10-space Minor Injury treatment area, three dedicated Trauma Rooms and 31 Universal Treatment Rooms, which increases the capacity of Red Deer's Emergency Department from 27 to 44 treatment spaces. The department also has a new Electronic Patient Tracking System that will improve patient confidentiality. Office phone: 403-343-4422
Olds Hospital and Care Centre
Emergency Services provides 24 hour out-patient and emergency health care to a primarily rural population. Care is predominatly provided by Registered Nurses and physicians. Office phone: 403-556-3381. |
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Kneehill Emergency Services has six fire departments located in Acme, Carbon, Linden, Torrington, Three Hills and Trochu.There is one full-time regional fire chief with a support vehicle and six volunteer fire chiefs who, along with approximately 150 volunteer firefighters, serve Kneehill County and their respective municipalities.Kneehill County assists in coordinating and supplying both local and regional fire and rescue training with all six fire stations.
Kneehill County and the municipalities within have worked together to develop a regional diaster services plan, coordinated by Kneehill County's Emergency Management Coordinator.In addition, Kneehill County is nearing the completion of the installation of rural address signage at all residential property within the County.This allows 911 operators to help fire, ambulance and police find residences quickly in the event of an emergency.
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RCMP Three Hills Detachment
In case of emergency, call 911. Office number: (403) 443-5538 |
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RCMP Beiseker Detachment
Located at 75 North Road in Beiseker. Office phone: (403) 947-3496.
RCMP Drumheller Detachment
Located at 75 Riverside Drive East in Drumheller.Office phone: (403) 823-2630.
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Community Services
Administration & Information | Arenas & Curling Rinks | Camping | Community Organizations | Farmers' Market | Golf Courses | Hospitals | Libraries | Lodging | Museums | Police | Provincial Parks | Schools | Swimming Pools
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Kneehill County
232 Main Street
Box 400
Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0
Tel: (403) 443-5541
Fax: (403) 443-5115
Web: kneehillcounty.com
The Kneehill County administration office provides a variety of services to the municipality including:
- Planning Services
- Disaster Services
- FCSS Programs
- Public Works including water, sewer, garbage, and roads
- Emergency Services including fire and ambulance
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 Community Futures Wild Rose
Room 160
Government Services Building
3 Avenue South
Three Hills
Toll free to southern Alberta: 1-888-881-9675
Tel: (403) 934-6488
Fax: (403) 934-6492
Web: cfwildrose.ca
Community Futures Wild Rose is a user-friendly business development centre, entrepreneurial development centre, career and employment centre, and a key partner in community economic development in the Wild Rose Region. Specific services we provide include:
- Fully repayable business loans up to $150,000
- Free job posting service with in-office paper job board and online job bank
- Career counselling and job search assistance including resume and cover letter preparation assistance
- Free internet and computer access, plus access to printing and photocopying
- Small business training through the Self Employment Program and free and low cost business seminars via tele-conferencing
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Kneehill Regional Family & Community Support Services
Telephone: (403) 443-3800
Web: Government of Alberta FCSS |
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Huxley Curling Rink
442-2379
Torrington Arena & Curling Rink (Ron Gorr Memorial Arena)
631-2163
Wimborne Curling Club
631-2341 |
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Kneehill County residents are some of the greatest supporters and users of the following facilities.
Acme Curling Club
546-2616
Acme Outdoor Skating Rink
546-3783
Carbon Curling Club
572-3447
Three Hills Centennial Arena
443-5665
Three Hills Curling Club
443-5252
Trochu Arena
442-4266
Trochu/Elnora Figure Skating Club
442-4218 |
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For the most up-to-date camping information, visit the Alberta Approved Accommodations Listings.
Torrington Village Campground
No Services: $5, Units: 5. 443-5541
Braconnier Reservoir Campground
10 designated sites * Picnic tables * Camp kitchen 443-5541. 2 and a half miles south of Three Hills on Hwy 21. No Services: $10, Units: 10.
Keiver`s Lake Recreational Park
25 marked sites, 25 random sites, and 3 dedicated tent sites. Walking trails, playing field, horseshoe pits, wheelchair accessible privy, and picnic area. Reservations required for groups. Park attendant on site. Gates locked at 11:00 pm. 11 Miles west of Three Hills on highway 583, then 1 mile south. Rate for no services: $15.
TL Bar Ranch Equestrian Campground
Equestrian corrals available for campers ($10/night per horse) * $25/horse for day riders * Riding trails * Rustic cabin also available * Canoe rentals * Firewood. Phone: 403-442-2399. Open: May 15-Oct 15. 16 km E of Trochu on highway 585. Rates: No Services - $12, Tenting - $8. Units: 20.
Tolman East/West Campgrounds (Dry Island Buffalo Jump Prov Park)
NO CAMPING ALLOWED IN DAY USE AREA AT DRY ISLAND BUFFALO JUMP PROV. PARK * Camping at nearby Tolman East & West campgrounds only * Seniors discount * Firewood available * Phone: 403-823-1749 or 403-378-4342 (off-season). Open: Year round. Located 22 km east of Trochu along highway 585. Rates: No Services - $13. Units: 66.
Bleriot Ferry Provincial Recreation Area
Fee = $15.00/night; $13.00/night for seniors. Total # of Units: Located 28. 23 km northwest of Drumheller on highway 837 at ferry crossing. Camping Season: January 1 - December 31. Operated By: Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation & Culture. Phone: 403-823-1749/403-378-4342
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Frank Fooks Memorial Park
Sani-station in town * Close to swimming pool, ball diamonds and golf courses. On Walsh Ave in Acme. Phone: 403-546-3783. Open: May-Oct. Rates: Power - $10, No Services - $8, Tenting - $8. Units: 16
Carbon East Campground
All sites with Power/water * Most amenities close by (within walking distance) * Ball Diamond & swimming pool nearby * Office hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (M-F). Phone: 403-572-3244. Open: May-Oct. On the east edge of Carbon. Rates: Power & Water - $20, Tenting - $12. Units: 17.
Carbon Main Campground
Most amenities close by (within walking distance) * All sites have power & water - most have sewer * Ball diamond & swimming pool nearby * Office hours: 8 am - 4 pm (M-F). Phone: 403-572-3244. Open: May-Oct. At south end of Carbon, in town. Rates: Power, Water, & Sewage - $23, Power & Water - $20, Tenting - $12. Units: 22.
Three Hills Recreational Park
Sites include water, sewer and 30 Amp power * Adjacent to museum * Walking distance to downtown * Caretaker available year round * Phone: 403-443-5822 or 403-443-0814 during summer months. At 1401 - 2 Street North in Three Hills. Open: Year round. Rates: Power, Water, & Sewage - $20 (May to Sept), Power - $25 (Oct to Apr), Tenting - $10. 47 units.
Linden Municipal Campground
All Sites with power & water * 2 Tier dam with walking trails. At Central Ave and 5 St. NW in Linden. Phone: 403-546-3888. Open: May-Oct. Power & Water: $15. Units: 10.
Trochu Lions Club Campground
Ball diamonds * Large tent for rent * 11 sites are serviced year round. Phone: 403-442-3061. Open: Apr 1 - Nov 1. In Trochu at Junction 585 & Elevator Rd. or E on North Road (1 km). Rates; Power, Water, & Sewage - $20. No Services - $10, Tenting - $10. Units: 38
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Three Hills Farmers' Market
Held Tuesdays at the Three Hills Curling Rink. For more information, please call 403 443 2492.
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Three Hills Golf Club
5 km southwest of Three Hills. The course makes maximum use of Three Hills Creek which twists and winds its way past all of its nine holes. Amenities at the Three Hills Golf Course include a licensed clubhouse with full food services, a Pro Shop and a campground complete with water and power service. Practice facilities include a driving range and putting green. Phone 403-443-5065. |
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Acme Golf Club
The Acme Golf Club is a country-style 9-hole course that all skill levels will enjoy playing. The course is located 45 minutes North-East of Calgary’s city limits. You will find the players and staff are relaxed and friendly, everyone is welcome. Phone (403) 546-4020
Trochu Golf & Country Club
The course is fashioned around a creek which meanders through a natural coulée with sloping uphill and downhill lies, challenging the golfer on several fairways. Treed hillsides and thick brush are in evidence on five or six holes. Phone 403-442-2747 |
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Kneehill County is served by the David Thompson Health Region. The Three Hills Hospital is located in the center of Kneehill County and Drumheller hospital is just outside the eastern boundary.
For more information, please visit the "Health Care" page.
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St. Ann Ranch Country Inn
A place just for adults that offers peaceful and private surroundings in a country setting located on 20 acres of land southeast of Trochu, Alberta. The Country Inn can accomodate 16 adults in the 30 room Mansion and 5 adults in the private pioneer house. Most rooms have private ensuite baths and two have fireplaces. The Mansion is decorated with antiques throughout and features a library, patio, hot tub, and a parlour with fireplace. Guests also have access to a full kitchen. Come and explore our unique setting! Phone: 403-442-3924.
TL Bar Ranch
Nestled in the "valley of the dinosaurs", this is a special place where the ghosts of dinosaurs still roam. Your hosts raise horses and beef cattle. Even though horseback riding is the main activity, you don’t have to be experienced to enjoy this. The horses are gentle and dependable and will carry you safely over the rugged terrain and through river crossings. There are many miles of interesting trails to explore and wildlife to see. Phone: 403.442.2399
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Country Village Bed & Breakfast - Acme
Welcome to Acme, where you will find clean, comfortable and attractively decorated accommodations. A full breakfast will be served in a bright sunroom overlooking a lovely garden. Less than an hour from Calgary or Drumheller. Experience life in a small Alberta town! Phone: 403-546-4478
Best Western Diamond Inn - Three Hills
Luxurious accommodations-affordable rates. Phone: 403-443-7889
Lamplighter Inn - Three Hills
10 new rooms with Q beds & 27" flat screen TV`s * Clean/quiet units * Adj. to frisbee course, 5 min to stores, restaurant & pool. Phone: 403-443-5919.
Rest-Easy Motel - Three Hills
Upgraded amenities in all rooms * Patio with gas firepit & BBQ * Laundry service * 2 Rooms with king size beds. Phone: 403-443-2188.
Super 8 Motel - Three Hills
Free Breakfast * Free Movies * Indoor Pool * Sauna * Hot Tub * Fitness Room * Waterslide* Meeting Rms * Kitchenettes * Jacuzzi Room. Phone: 403-443-888
Trochu River Road Inn - Trochu
Modern Country-style Motel & Restaurant * All rooms with A/C * Microwave, Fridges, Coffee makers * Queen Beds * Kitchen Suites. Phone: 403-442-2727 |
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Kneehill Historical Museum
Features a CNR station complete with a set of tracks and 3 cars, surgical equipment, RCMP and army uniforms, old mining equipment and pictures of the early pioneer life in the region. Phone: 403-443-2092 or 403-443-7834 (off-season).
Gopher Hole Museum
Welcome to one of the friendliest towns in Central Alberta! Stay in the free campground or the local hotel and take in the small town flavour. Visit the famous Gopher Hole Museum and enjoy 47 different whimsical displays of gophers dressed and posed in settings typical of small-town Alberta. Phone 631-2133
Horseshoe Canyon Interpretive Centre
Open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, from Victoria Day to Labour Day. Groups may book tours in advance for the shoulder season. Availability of tours depends on trail conditions. Telephone: (403) 823-2200. Email: nodwells@cadvision.com.
St. Ann Ranch Museum & Interpretive Centre
A Provincial Historic Site that holds seven original museums from Trochu and area. These museums depict early pioneers lives during the 1900's. They include a post office, hospital, school, blacksmith shop, chapel, stopping place, and an original log cabin built by the early pioneer Eckenselder. Phone 403-442-3924 or 1-888-442-3924
GuZoo Animal Farm
GuZoo Animal Farm is a hands-on zoo for the whole family. Many exotic and domestic animals are on display; including lions, cougars, whitetail deer, bobcats, monkeys, Siberian tigers, wolves, and buffalo. There is also a collection of birds and animals common to the local area. Phone: 403-443-7463.
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Trochu and District Museum
Displays include a pioneer kitchen, blacksmith display, store, collection of World War I and II uniforms, and a dinosaur bone collection. Re-telling the story of the old mine are a track, coal car and mural. The museum is also home to printing machinery (Gordon Press) from the old Trochu Tribune. A visitor information centre, which is open during the summer, is on-site. A newly added mural of Main Street businesses and their displays are inside the museum. Phone: 403-442-2220 or 403-442-3085 (off season).
Trochu Arboretum & Gardens
Located in Trochu, this living museum of horticultural wonder is where trees, shrubs and plants are grown for study, education, research and enjoyment. A diverse display of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees hardy to the Alberta area. Phone: 403-442-2111 or 403-442-3085.
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Royal Tyrell Museum
The Royal Tyrrell Museum is in the heart of the badlands, located 6 kilometres northwest of Drumheller in Midland Provincial Park. Our building covers more than 11,200 sq.metres (120,000 sq.ft.) with more than 4,400 sq.metres devoted to displays!Since its opening in 1985, The Royal Tyrrell Museum has served millions of visitors from around the world.
Flood waters from melting glaciers carved the Red Deer River valley more than 10,000 years ago, exposing dinosaur fossils and creating what is known as the badlands. You can explore this unusual landscape along several hiking trails that begin just outside the Museum’s main entrance or register for the Museum’s guided Badlands Hike.
Spectacular views of the badlands can be seen at Horseshoe Canyon, south of Drumheller on Highway 9 and at Horsethief Canyon, 11 kms north of the Museum. Hoodoos, columns of sandstone shaped by erosion, can be seen along Highway 10 east of Drumheller.
In addition to hiking trails near the Museum, Drumheller is the hub for an extensive trail system that gives cyclists and walking enthusiasts a chance to see the sights along the valley.
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Kneehill County is served by RCMP detachments in Three Hills and Beiseker. For more detailed information, please see the "Emergency Services" page.
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For more information on schools in Kneehill County, please visit the "Education" page.
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Three Hills Aquatic Centre
Visit Three Hills Aquatic Centre for Early Bird Swim, Seniors Aquasize, Water Therapy, Mom & Me, Parent & Tot Swim, Swimming Lessons, Public Swim, Private Rentals, Swim Club, Adult Lessons, Water Fitness, and Adult Swim. 223 Fourth Avenue NE Three Hills. Phone: (403) 443-2111.
Town of Trochu, Village of Acme, Village of Carbon
These communities operate seasonal outdoor swimming pools.
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Drumheller Aqua-Plex
The Drumheller Aquaplex offers a great selection of public swims where our focus is on your leisure time. With a trained staff, the safety of you and your family matter to all of us. It is becoming more important for your children to acquire swimming skills, and quite often the best way to start with your child is by parent participation. With parents active involvement in pool fun, the sooner your child learns to enjoy water fun to its fullest. 823-1322 |
Climate
Current Conditions
Due to Kneehill County's geographical scope, weather conditions vary. For detailed weather information and forecasts, click the image below to visit The Weather Network.
Climate Normals
| Daily Average (°C) |
-11.5 |
5.1 |
16.7 |
4.8 |
| Daily Maximum (°C) |
-6.3 |
11.8 |
23.5 |
11.3 |
Daily Minimum (°C)
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-16.7 |
-1.8 |
9.9 |
-1.7 |
| Rainfall (mm) |
0.5 |
12.7 |
68.3 |
10.5 |
324.9 |
| Snowfall (cm) |
26.4 |
13.8 |
0 |
9.6 |
133.7 |
Total Precipitation (mm)
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26.9 |
26.5 |
68.3 |
20.2 |
458.5 |
Climate Extremes
| Record Maximum (°C) |
13
in 1987 |
29
in 1987 |
35.5
in 1984 |
29.5
in 1980 |
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| Record Minimum (°C) |
-40.5
in 1997 |
-21.5
in 1982 |
0.5
in 1999 |
-24.5
in 1984
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| Record Daily Rainfall (mm) |
8.1
in 1971 |
40.6
in 1974 |
68.3
in 1968 |
28.2
in 1998 |
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| Record Daily Snowfall (cm) |
29
in 1980 |
25.4
in 1972 |
<1
in 1966 |
53.3
in 1974
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Source
Environment Canada's data for Huxley and Trochu.
Units:
°C = degrees Celsius (fyi: 10°C = 50°F, -10°C = 14°F)
mm = millimetres (fyi: 10mm = 0.4")
cm = centimetres (fyi: 10cm = 4")
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Kneehill County, Alberta, Canada