Category: Alberta

Coaldale – 2018 National Finalist

The Town of Coaldale is a vibrant community in the heart of southern Alberta that excels in volunteerism through its many clubs and organizations. We have definite pride of ownership.  WE are very proud of our Canada 150 project which gave us a national award in Ottawa at the Communities in Bloom symposium. We are […]

Cold Lake – 2019 National Finalist

The City of Cold Lake is nestled on the shore of Alberta’s seventh largest lake, a three hour drive north east of Edmonton and 20 minutes west of the Saskatchewan border. Home to over 15,000 residents, Cold Lake is the choice community for many workers in the nearby oil industry. Cold Lake is also the […]

Forestburg AB – 2019 National Finalist

A prairie oasis of greenery springs up amongst the vast grain fields in east central Alberta. You have come to Forestburg! A diverse landscape- the flat farmland yields south and west to trees and grazing cattle. A short drive south reveals the beautiful Battle River Valley.   A vibrant community with a variety of commercial businesses […]

Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village – 2019 National Finalist

History is brought to life at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, an open-air museum depicting early settlement in east central Alberta from 1892-1930. Explore more than 35 restored historic buildings and visit with costumed role-players, who recreate the life of east central Alberta’s early Ukrainian pioneers. Make your experience complete with mouth-watering Ukrainian food. Why […]

Wabamun – 2019 National Finalist

Located just 20 minutes west of the Town of Stony Plain and 40 minutes west of the City of Edmonton on Highway 16, Wabamun is situated on the northern shores of Lake Wabamun, algae free it is the largest and cleanest recreational lake in the Capital region. We take great pleasure and pride in our […]

Stettler – 2019 National Finalist

The Stettler Town and County area is known as the “Heart Of Alberta”. Stettler’s central location makes it an attractive location for distribution and manufacturing. Oil and natural gas, coal, sulfur, gravel, sand, agricultural and dairy products are some of the raw resources found in the Stettler vicinity. The population of Stettler’s main trading area […]

Pincher Creek – 2019 National Finalist

Situated at the edge of the Rocky Mountains and in the heart of Southern Alberta’s prime farming and ranching land, Pincher Creek is a vibrant and friendly community of 3600 residents. The community is proud of its pristine nature settings, a flourishing agriculture industry, a strong conventional and renewable energy sector, robust retail and commercial […]

Millet – 2019 National Finalist

The Town of Millet is a small, pretty and friendly small town with many options for all residents and visitors. Flowerbeds and planters situated throughout the town provide pleasure to the residents as well as tourists enjoying the paths and recreation areas or those driving through our community. The trails throughout our community highlight the […]

Hanna – 2019 National Finalist

The Town of Hanna has supported the Communities in Bloom movement since its early inception with the Hanna Economic Development Committee in 2002 and 2003. It began as a result of a community visioning session and bloomed into the formation of the Hanna in Bloom Committee in 2005. By fostering and supporting volunteer efforts to […]

Bruderheim – 2019 National Finalist

Bruderheim is located in the southwest of the Alberta HUB region within the Alberta Industrial Heartland.  The Town of Bruderheim is a vibrant community of over 1,398 residents, located on the western High Load Corridor that serves the northeast. The local economy is mainly agricultural based, with a growing impact from local industry, most recently […]

Beaumont – 2019 National Finalist

With a population of more than 18,320 residents, Beaumont is now the 5th Fastest Growing Community in Canada. Situated 1 km south of the City of Edmonton boundary and 9 km east of the Edmonton International Airport, Beaumont offers 28 km of pathways, excellent recreational facilities and safe neighbourhoods. Beaumont has been the choice for […]

Strathcona County – 2019 National Finalist

Strathcona County is a vibrant and rapidly growing community and the third largest municipality in Alberta. The Specialized Municipality of Strathcona County is home to over 98,000 people and is a safe and caring community that treasures our unique blend of urban and rural lifestyles and Council’s goal is to be the most livable community […]

Wood Buffalo – 2019 National Finalist

Fort McMurray is one of Canada’s youngest, fastest growing and most dynamic cities, with a close-knit community and an abundance of natural resources. Known as the major commercial, cultural and recreational hub for the oil sands region, it is also the headquarters for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo […]

Jasper – 2019 National Finalist

Town of Jasper is in the heart of Jasper National Park. The park’s shimmering glaciers, abundant wildlife, crystal clear lakes, thundering waterfalls, deep canyons and evergreen forests-all surrounded by towering mountains-are some of the reasons the park was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jasper National Park is also the 2nd largest Dark Sky Preserve […]

Valhalla Centre – 2019 National Finalist

Valhalla Centre is a small hamlet approximately 65 kilometres northwest of Grande Prairie Alberta and is starting to become a bedroom community of Grande Prairie. It was originally settled by Norwegians in the early 1900s. There are still a lot of people that reside in and around Valhalla Centre of Norwegian descent. As such we […]

Leduc – 2019 National Finalist

Leduc is a growing, dynamic city in the heart of Canada’s economic engine and conveniently located at the crossroads of air, highway and rail transportation. The City of Leduc is the centre of innovation, entrepreneurship and quality of life. As a regional leader the city, together with other municipalities in the area, plays a key […]

Edmonton – 2019 National Finalist

Alberta’s capital is situated along the North Saskatchewan River with over 160 kilometres of multi-use trails and urban green space 22 times larger than the size of Central Park in New York City. Edmonton is located at the geographic centre of Alberta and is a three-hour drive north from Calgary and four hours east from […]

Brooks – 2019 National Finalist

Brooks is a small Alberta city located on the Trans-Canada highway approximately 190 km east of Calgary and 100 km west of Medicine Hat. It is the largest community within the County of Newell. The climate is considered to be semi-arid with about 13” of moisture, snow and rain year-round. Agriculture crops are irrigated for […]