Community Services Directory
AGRICULTURE
Fairview Agriculture Livestock Committee
Box 2126, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Trevor Young – 780-596-2004
Host Fairview Amateur Rodeo, Fairview Lighthorse show and various clinics.
Fairview & District Agricultural Society
Box 1586, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
President – Gerald Aldridge – 780-494-2527
Meetings held third Wednesday each month at the Fine Arts Centre 7:30 p.m.
Promote agriculture and horticulture in the community; sponsor Annual Community Fair and Flower Show which is open to all members of the community. Annual membership to the Ag Society is $2.00. Committees of Ag Society include Pioneer Museum, RCMP Museum, Livestock Committee (facilitates the Fairview Rodeo), Quilting Committee and Sustainable Farming Committee.
4-H Clubs
Box 819, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Christine Lentz - 4 H Specialist 780-835-7536
There are a variety of 4-H clubs in the Fairview area.
The 4-H Program emphasizes personal development as well as the development of technical skills in specific project areas.
North Peace Sporting Horse Club
Box 1916, Fairview, Alberta
T0H 1L0
Contact: Holly Dettling – 780-835- 5151 or Martina Shaw 780-835-3054
Reining, dressage and jumping clinics, summer horse show, trail rides, winter riding.
Peace Region 4 – H Office- check for duplicate earlier
Box 159, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Stacy Murray
Phone: 780-835-7537; Fax: 780-835-3600
Email: stacy.murray@gov.ab.ca
Youth 9 – 20 years old. Clubs in this area offer canine, horse, beef, sheep and swine. Other project options are possible. Members learn project skills, leadership, communication skills, record-keeping and more.
COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS - IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
Citizens on Patrol
Box 730, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Brad Giles/Gordon MacLeod
Phone: 780-835-4031
Assist RCMP with patrolling streets (2nd set of eyes)
Crossroads Resource Centre & Women’s Shelter
Box 1194, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Kathleen Nakagawa
Phone: 780-835-2120; Fax: 780-835-2047
Email: crossrds@telusplanet.net
Community Crisis Line (877)835-2120
Open 24 hours a day. Short term accommodation for women in crisis situations with or without children.
Crossroads Resource Centre: Open 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday. Information and referrals, counselling by
appointment. Resource Library on Family Violence Issues available for public use. Clothing depot open daily. Donations gratefully accepted.
Public education program provides information and presentations on issues related to Family Violence and bullying prevention.
Contact: 780-835-5550
Fairview & Area Food Bank
Box 1203, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Anne Grayson 780-835-3655
Last Thursday of every month at 2 p.m.
Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Crossroads across from the Fine Arts Centre. At least 12 volunteers are required.
Fairview & District Chamber of Commerce
Box 1034, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Marvelle Kobbert (Executive Director)
Phone: 780-835-5999; Fax: 780-835-5755
Email: executivedirector@fairviewchamber.com
General Meeting first Wednesday of the month at the DMI.
The Chamber of Commerce promotes, honors and represents small business needs at three levels of government.
Fairview & District Family & Community Support Services (F.C.S.S.)
Box 730, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Pam MacKay, Executive Director
Phone: 780-835-5471; Fax: 780-835-5443
Located in Audit & Safety building across from arena
Email: fcssfair@telusplanet.net
Coordinating, partnering and providing education, information and funding with local groups. Also encourages and promotes volunteerism.
Fairview Elks Lodge #277
Box 735, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Gary Sky - President 780-835-4361
Lynn Malkinson - Secretary 780-835-2021
Meetings: 1st Thursday of month at 8:00 p.m.
To assist children in need. To promote community well being.
Fairview Golden Age Society
Box 219, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Pat Labbee
Phone: 780-835-2608; Fax: 780-835-4195
Last Monday monthly except July and August at 2 p.m.
Provide educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for seniors in our community.
Fairview Rotary Club
Box 1945, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Brian Patterson
Phone: 780-835-4932
Meetings: Fridays: ............................................................... 12:15 p.m.
Supporting community and international projects.
Fairview Scouts and Beavers
Box 2035, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Development of youth through cooperative activities, outdoor activities, outdoor skills and individual achievement.
Contact - Brent Boutilier 780-835-6794
Gavin Winters – 780-835-4440
Steve Johnson – 780-835-4654
Fairview Volunteer Fire Department
Box 1063, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Bob Shmyruk, Fire Chief
Phone: 780-835-6742; Fax: 780-835-2727
Email: b.shmyruk@nait.ca
Meetings – 1st and 3rd Mondays – 7:00 p.m. – Fire Hall
Fire suppression, vehicle rescue, public education
Family Support Services/WJS AB
Box 180, Grimshaw, Alberta T0H 1W0
Contact: Kathy Archer
Phone: (780)332-7693; Fax: (780)332-7692
Email: karcher@wjsgroup.com
To provide in home parenting support, education, and skill development to families throughout the region.
Fairview Fire & Rescue Society
Box 1063, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Gordon MacLeod, President
Phone: 780-835-2575
Email: mclgord@telusplanet.net
Meetings 2nd Wednesday of every month - 7:30 p.m. at Fire Hall.
Fundraising group for emergency services in Fairview.
Fairview Victims Assistance Association
Box 610, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Kyla Matthewson Sellers - Coordinator
Phone: 780-835-4557; Fax: 780-835-3950
24 hour on call to assist victims of crime, trauma or tragedy and provide referrals.
Lions Club
Box 28, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Wes Thomas 780-835-3378 or 780-834-7090
North Peace Housing Foundation
Grimshaw office - 780-332-2410
10008 100 Ave Peace River – 780-624-2055
Northland Masonic Lodge #147
Box 1873, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Meetings held second Tuesday of each month, except July and August at the Legion at 8:00 p.m.
Northwest Alberta Child & Family Services Authority
Provincial Building
10209 – 109 Street
Box 93, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Phone: 780-835-7191; Fax: 780-835-7199
Web: www.northwestalbertacfsa.gov.ab.ca
Office Hours: Monday - Friday ..................................... 8:15 – 4:30 p.m.
After Hours Crisis Line: (800)638-0715
Working together to enhance the ability of families and communities to develop nurturing and safe environments for children, youth and individuals.
Northwest Peace Community Adult Learning Council
Contact: Sue Qayutinnuaq
Box 3000, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Box 3000, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Phone: 780-835-6618; Fax: 780-835-6698
Email: learn@communityprogram.net
Peace Adoptive Parents Association
Box 1758, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Michel Buitendyk – 780-494-2272
Our aim: to be a resource and/or clearing house for all that are interested in adoption.
Royal Canadian Legion #84
Box 291, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
President – Tom Bedford – 780-835-4129
Meetings held first Tuesday each month at the Legion ............. 8:00 p.m.
Membership is open to Veterans and sons and daughters of Veterans and grandchildren. Associate memberships are available.
Farmers Market Convenor - Dave Coristine 780-835-4633
Hall Bookings - Ruby Goertzen 780-835-3733
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Royal Canadian Legion #84 Ladies Auxiliary
Box 646, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
President - Maisie Noullett 780-835-4434
Secretary - Faye Noullett 780-835-4818
Meetings held first Tuesday each month at the Legion ............. 8:00 p.m.
Royal Purple, Order #61
Box 433, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
President - Lorraine Yerxa 780-835-2803
Secretary - Anne Malkinson 780-835-2021
Meetings held first Thursday of each month in the Legion.
For women 16 years and older. Fee: $17.00 per year.
Red Cross
Contact: Lynn Bask
Safe and Caring Communities
Contact: Paula Fiorini 780-835-5471
Goal: To help all the important adults in children’s lives to consistently model and reinforce non-violent values and positive social skills. The Safe and Caring Schools Project is a comprehensive violence - prevention and character-education endeavor designed to encourage socially responsible and respectful behavior.
Taoist Tai Chi Society
Box 614, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Eileen Coristine
Phone: 780-494-3410; Fax: 494-3412
Meetings Mondays & Thursdays 7 - 9 p.m.
Teaching Taoist Tai Chi for health improvement and relaxation
The Link
Box 27, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Ingrid Budgell (Director)
Phone: 780-835-5455; Fax: 780-835-5433
Email: ycentre@telusplanet.net
Meetings:
Monday: .................................................................... 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Tues & Wed: .............................................................. 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: ..................................................... 7:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Youth drop in centre, swimming, bowling, crafts, pool, foose ball and air hockey tournaments.
TOPS AB 2008
Box 1848
Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Adeline Ruether
Phone: 780-780-835-2886 (work)
780-780-835-2757 (home)
Tuesdays at noon
Weigh in .................................................................. 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Meeting ..................................................................... 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Discussions on healthy living and support to lose weight to reach personal goals.
Volunteer Resources – Fairview Health Complex
Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Teresa Visser, Coordinator Volunteer Resources
Phone: 780-835-6193
Email: TeresaVisser@pchr.ca
Volunteer programs at Fairview Health Complex for Peace Country Health. Visitation, meals on wheels, pet therapy, gift shop.
Waterhole Oldtimers’ Association
Box 1209, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0
Contact: Aline Magnusson 780-835-4534
Rental of hall for small functions. Cooperation with Ag Society for rodeos and fairs. Provide facilities for 4-H and equine events when required.
Hall Rental - Contact: Ben Scheider - 780-835-4868
Hall Rental - Contact: Ben Scheider - 780-835-4868
Well Community Action Association
Contact: FCSS 780-835-5471
E-mail: fcrc@telus.net
WCAA is a registered Society whose membership includes many community partners whose membership includes many community partners who united with a desire to create a paradigm shift within the community. It's goals are to work collectively support existing programs and to develop and implement meaningful programs which meet the needs identified by the community. Two projects initiated by WCAA from needs previously identified are: The Baby Think it Over Program, and The Fairview Community Restorive Justice Program.
*Meetings are held in the Fairview and Area Learning Store Located in the Safety and Audits Building at 4:00 pm, the first wednesday of each month. Everyone welcome.
WCAA is a registered Society whose membership includes many community partners whose membership includes many community partners who united with a desire to create a paradigm shift within the community. It's goals are to work collectively support existing programs and to develop and implement meaningful programs which meet the needs identified by the community. Two projects initiated by WCAA from needs previously identified are: The Baby Think it Over Program, and The Fairview Community Restorive Justice Program.
*Meetings are held in the Fairview and Area Learning Store Located in the Safety and Audits Building at 4:00 pm, the first wednesday of each month. Everyone welcome.
WJS Family Support Services
Box 7323, Peace River, Alberta T8S 1S9
Contact: Jackie Vender Heide 780-835-7194
In home parenting education and support programs.
Woodlawn Community Association
Box 1841, Fairview, Alberta
Contact- Wendy Dreyer 780-835-5964