May 2022
Latest News & Updates
Blackfalds Days Returns!
Blackfalds Days returns after a two-year hiatus and the Town of Blackfalds invites everyone to come together on June 16-19 for the festivities!
The Town will be hosting various events for all ages, including a double feature drive-in movie, Kids Zone, Community Market, concerts, and a firework show.

Get Ready to Make a Splash!
The Red Deer Kinsmen Aquatic Centre will be open on May 20, 2022!
Check out our pool and lesson schedules online here.
Garden Month!
On April 12, Council proclaimed the month of May as Garden Month!
Throughout May, we will be offering tips and tricks on social media on how to start, plant, and maintain your garden for the upcoming season.
Swim Lesson and Camp Curious Registration!
Enroll your children in Red Cross Swim lessons taught by our Red Cross certified swim instructors, or our Camp Curious Summer Camp!

Mayor for a Day
Every year, Blackfalds Town Council invites Grade 6 students to become more involved in their community and learn about local government.

Grade 6 students are encouraged to participate by submitting an entry, whether it be in a campaign ad, brochure, poster, short video, or essay format.

Please provide your response by
May 16, 2022.

Entrepreneurs / Volunteers Opportunity!
The Town of Blackfalds is looking for entrepreneurs, businesses, or volunteers to organize and operate the community market in Blackfalds for the summer of 2022.

The Town will provide indoor/outdoor community spaces, parking, barricade services, tables, chairs, and some organizational help (free of charge!).

You will provide a valid business license and liability insurance, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for the Town of Blackfalds.

If this sounds like an opportunity that might interest you, please contact ecdev@blackfalds.ca for further discussion and information.
For all Town news visit blackfalds.ca/news
Notice to Residents
Citizen Request Portal
The new Citizen Request Portal gives residents simple access to Town services and reports any issues you find around Town; whether that be icy sidewalks, a fallen tree, street sweeping, etc.

Street Sweeping
During the spring, our crew goes out to sweep the neighbourhoods of all the debris accumulated over the winter months.

"No parking" signs are placed 24 hours before sweeping starts. We ask that residents be cognizant of the signage and move their vehicles and help our crews complete the work.

Yard Waste Collection
The seasonal yard waste pick-up program will be operating starting May 2, 2022.
Every year when spring arrives, get ahead of the game by cleaning up your yard and preparing for the warm days ahead.
Between May and October weekly collection of yard waste also takes place on your designated collection day.

Garbage/Recycling Cart Placement
The automated arms on the collection truck need to clasp and lift the carts. If there isn’t enough space for the equipment to operate correctly, your carts will not be emptied.

Remember to leave at least 1 m (3 ft) around your carts so you can comfortably walk between and around them.

For more information, visit blackfalds.ca/p/garbage-and-recycling.
Know What's Below!
Whether you are landscaping, building a new fence or deck, or simply planting a garden, disturbing the ground on your property can cause damage to a buried utility. Some utilities are buried mere centimetres below the surface.

Use our new Utility Locates Request Form to have any buried utilities identified and marked prior to excavation.

Health Professional Attraction & Retention Committee (HPARC)
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Who is HPARC?
Committee members meet as needed and participate in a variety of activities that align with their interests, skills and abilities and include promoting health provider opportunities in Blackfalds, hosting community tours, building relationships with community health providers, organizing appreciation activities, and providing support to their families.
Want to Help? 
Many hands make light work and robust and diverse community representation on this Committee is welcome! In particular, residents who are seniors, well-connected to the local business community, newcomers to town, or who have a young family are invited to email for more information.

Did You Know?
Blackfalds has a new Health Professional Attraction & Retention Committee. This group of community members works with individuals from Town Council and Administration and health service agencies.
Proposals & Tenders


The Town of Blackfalds posts all Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Tenders that are open for submissions on our website!

See more on the Proposals & Tenders webpage.
If you have any questions regarding an RFP or tender, please call the Town office at 403.885.4677.
Career Opportunities
The Town of Blackfalds is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals interested in applying for any positions to submit their cover letter and resume via our applicant tracking system!

Community Events
Spring Round-Up
The Town of Blackfalds is holding the annual Spring Clean Up – Electronics and Paint Round Up starting May 16-20

The Public Works Department picks up & disposes of unwanted furniture and appliances, for no charge, each spring.

Please pre-register your items by calling 403.885.4677 by May 13, 2022.

For more details on materials accepted, please click here.
Community-Wide Garage Sale
Sign up for the biggest garage sale in town!

May 28 | 9:00am - 3:30pm

Register by May 26 at events@blackfalds.ca.

Addresses will be available on
Friday, May 27 at www.blackfalds.ca/events
Youth Bike Rodeo
Bicycle safety workshop for Blackfalds Youth ages 5-10 on June 1, 2022!

Free activities include bicycle safety training, helmet and bicycle inspection by Reds Source for Sports, and 2 new bicycles for the top scores in each category!

What's Up, Doc?
Join in on the free Blackfalds Community Health Fair during Alberta Rural Health Week and meet our community and regional healthcare and health service providers!

June 1 | 4:00 - 6:30 pm
Free BBQ, Prize Draws

Eagle Builders Centre | 5302 Broadway Avenue
Blackfalds Days
We are excited to bring back the party of the year, and all the details are now available!

This year, join us for the first-ever concert series that will rock our new Eagle Builders Centre, watch fireworks, pet animals, and enjoy some delicious food provided by local food truck vendors!

All the information you need to know is available here.
Don't miss another event! Bookmark blackfalds.ca/events
Programs & Activities
Fitness Classes
Registration is open for our new round of fitness classes starting May 16.

If you want to secure your spot in a class, please register now. All guests 12 and over are welcome to participate, no orientation is required.

Don't forget! All unregistered spots will be open for drop-in access as well.

Visit www.blackfalds.ca/programs for more information.
Join BYC today!
Blackfalds Youth Crew (BYC) is a free after-school program for youth grades 4 - 6 and evening programs for youth grades 7 - 12.

These programs promote positive peer relationships, provide mentoring and leadership opportunities, and enhance social support and relationship building within the community.

C'AMPED
Every PD day, kids ages 6 - 11 can join us for games, crafts, sports and adventures that will keep them active throughout the day.

C'AMPED is home away from home on School Professional Development (PD) Days and Spring Break. Synchronized with the Wolf Creek school calendar, the Abbey Centre is the place to be!

Visit blackfalds.ca/camps for dates, times and more info.
Youth Programs
There are several youth programs and events coming up this spring!

  • Child Safe Canada Home Alone Safety (May 24)
  • Inspiring Virtues: Gratitude (May 14)

Register today! Set up an online account for online registration.
Complete the Online Account Setup Form and email to Guest Services.

Abbey Centre News
Drop-In Access to Fitness Classes!
Anyone can drop in to select registered fitness classes with the purchase of a punch or day pass.

Another Perk For Abbey Centre Members! Members can drop into any eligible fitness class at no charge!

You can find the "how-to" and all our fitness programs online here!
Enjoy the Running Track for only $2!
We are excited to offer the $2 track-only option all year!

Members and guests can now access the running track for the entire day for only $2!

Ask Guest Services about the $20 track-only punch-pass!

For more information about the running track, visit the Running Track web page.
Visit the Abbey Centre website for more information or email to Guest Services.
Did You Know?
Beyond Food Community Hub Affordable Market
Our Beyond Food Community Hub / Blackfalds Food Bank has started a new initiative.

They are working with local growers and producers to offer an Affordable Market on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month.

The Beyond Food Community Hub is not set up for Interac payments so please bring cash or cheque.

For more information, please click here.
Town Council
Regular Council (RCC) and
Standing Committee meetings (SCC) are open to the public (limited to 15) and broadcasted online. Catch them live-streamed on the Town's YouTube channel.

Please note that video, images, and audio contained in a live stream or recording must not be altered, re-purposed, or republished without the permission of Council.

Watch Live Stream here.
Meeting agendas and schedules can be viewed online here.

The next scheduled RCC Meeting dates and times are:

  • Tuesday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m

Standing Committee Meetings
  • Monday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m.

You can find blog submissions provided by each Councillor on our Councillor's Corner's web page! This month's article will be provided by Councillor Marina Appel!

See the Mayor's Blog, a personal and interactive blog written by Mayor Jamie Hoover!
The Town of Blackfalds is committed in being transparent by providing accurate and relevant information. If you have any suggestions or see something that needs to be corrected, please send them to communications@blackfalds.ca.