On behalf of the Village of Canal Flats’ council and staff, happy new year! It has been a whirlwind few months since being elected mayor in 2022 and there is much more to come. I chose to run for mayor at the encouragement of friends and family...
More infoCanal Flats Arena hosts tournaments, encourages local skaters
Just partway through the season the Canal Flats Arena has already welcomed six eight-team tournaments from Alberta as well as a few tournaments from Kimberly and Cranbrook. By the end of the year 16 tournaments will have been hosted at the...
More infoCanal Flats Fire Rescue reflects on 2022
2022 was a big year for Canal Flats Fire Rescue, calls were down from 2021’s total of 80, but were more typical for the village prior to the pandemic. Members also dedicated many hours to training, response and community events Throughout...
More infoDaycare welcomes first children
After an opening ceremony in December, this week the Village of Canal Flats Daycare welcomed children for the first time. On Jan. 3 families were able to drop off their kids for the day. Currently there are nine children attending the...
More infoCouncil supports Off-Road Vehicle trail
At the Dec. 12, 2022, regular council meeting Village of Canal Flats mayor and council heard from the president of the Elkford ATV Club. The club is currently working towards the creation of a significant backcountry trail system, starting with...
More infoDecember 12 Council Update
On Dec. 12 Village of Canal Flats council met for a regular council meeting. First on the agenda was a presentation from the Elkford ATV Club regarding a proposed trail, and ultimately trail network, connecting Coleman, Alta. and Canal Flats. ...
More infoPublic works staff complete training to better manage roads, water and wastewater
Public Works staff for the Village of Canal Flats have recently upgraded their training to better serve the community. Sjac Pronk, Public Works Foreman, completed his Water Distribution Level 2 course. The course covers topics like water...
More infoDaycare opening and open house Dec. 16
The Village of Canal Flats Daycare will open January 3, 2023, providing new spaces for childcare in the community. To celebrate and learn more about the centre and it’s programming, please join us for an open house on Dec. 16, 2022 from 1...
More infoCanal Flats Fire Rescue reaches training milestone
In 2022, training has been a focus of Canal Flats Fire Rescue. After a lot of hard work, a lengthy application process and acquiring new equipment, the department officially became a training agency for the Red Cross. The change will allow much...
More infoNovember 28 Council Update
On November 28 the Village of Canal Flats council met for a regular council meeting. Canal Flats Community Society’s Shawn Doherty presented three ideas for new recreation in the community. The first was a basic outdoor rink near the existing...
More infoOfficial Results of the Mayor Election
October 24, 2022 The matter of the judicial recount for the Mayor was heard on October 24, 2022, at the Provincial Courthouse of British Columbia in Invermere. Both candidates, Mark Doherty and Douglas McCutcheon were in attendance. All parties...
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