Carmangay
http://
Welcome
Welcome to Carmangay! With a beautiful blend of prairie, river valley, and mountains, the Village of Carmangay is the perfect place for any couple to raise a family. Carmangay offers unlimited opportunites for business, industrial or residential projects. Affordable, fully serviced lots, low taxes and a unique geographical location provides opportunities galore for you and your family.
Area Overview
Carmangay is the oldest municipality in Vulcan County. C.W. Carman and his wife (nee Gay), settled in 1907. The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) branch line made Carmangay a "boom town" in its' early years. During this time, the rail line extended only as far as Carmangay. The prosperity ended in 1911 when the bridge over the Little Bow River was completed, and the rail line then extended north. Nevertheless, Carmangay continues to progress. Carmangay is the "Home of Southern Hospitality" and offers an excellent quality of life with family and country-style living, fresh air, blue skies and a progressive community spirit.
Location
Carmangay is peacefully located off Highway 23 on the banks of the Little Bow River. It is approximately 150 km (90 miles) south of Calgary, and 65 km (40 miles) north of Lethbridge. Carmangay is also situated 30 miles south of the Little Bow Park and Resort.
County Map and Distances
Economic Base
Farming and ranching are the primary industies. Carmangay is close to Little Bow Provincial Park which offers camping, water activities in the summer, and ice fishing in the winter. Carmangay lies directly on the Canadian Pacific main rail line.
Wanting to start a business in Carmangay? Find out what you need by checking BizPal for licenses and permits.
Economic Facts
AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS
Dave's Automotive
J. Lundy Findlay and Son (insurance)
BANKING
Alberta Treasury Branch - Satellite Office
AGRICULTURAL SERVICES
Benci Seeds
Carmangay Seed Cleaning
RESTAURANTS
Grange Hotel
SHOPPING
Carmangay Grocery (a community operated grocery store)
Creative Framing
Taxation
Mill Rates Residential 19.039
Business 21.576
Transportation
AIR SERVICES
The nearest commercial and freight service is at the Lethbridge Airport.
Calgary International Airport is the closest international facility.
RAIL SERVICE
Carmangay lies directly along the CP main rail line.
COURIER
Businesses in Carmangay have courier service and greyhound service.
Carmangay Trestle Bridge
Community Lifestyle
Carmangay is the oldest municipality in Vulcan County and is the home of two sites designated as Historical Buildings by the Alberta Government. The Fire Hall is over 90 years old and houses the first fire truck ever owned by the Village. The United Church of Canada continues to hold Church services and is available for country weddings. Call the Village Office for information.
The McFarland Trail offers spectacular views of the prairie, river valley and mountains. The trail ends at the steel bridge, built in 1928, which spans the coulees. Along the way you can rest and enjoy the peacefulness that is common in this Village.
The Village Campground is the starting point for the McFarland Nature Trail. With the camp kitchen, group and individual firepits, and the playground close by, this makes a nice, peaceful atmosphere to relax.
The Carmangay Sports Day and Fair is hosted on the first weekend in August. A baseball tournament and a fair where handicrafts, baking and canning are displayed and judged are popular events held during the day.
United Church
Education
Carmangay lies in the Palliser School Division.
Children from Kindergarten to grade 9 are bussed to Champion Community School, Champion.
Children from grades 10 - 12 are bussed to County Central High School, Vulcan.
Post Secondary
Carmangay is only 65 km (40 miles) from Lethbridge, which boasts 2 post secondary institutions.
Lethbridge Community College
University of Lethbridge
Health Care
Carmangay is the home of Little Bow Auxiliary Hospital, a 20 bed continuing care facility.
Vulcan Hospital lies 33 km (21 miles) north of Carmangay. It is an 8 bed active facility with 15 long care beds, D level radiology, fully equipped modern lab and emergency care area. Other services include the Vulcan Medical Clinic, Dentist, Chiropractor, Optomotrist, Podiatrist, Hearing Aid Service, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Worker, Social Worker, Palliative Care and a Public Health Unit.
Friends of the Little Bow is a volunteer organization dedicated to the purchase of necessary equipment for the Little Bow Continuing Care Centre. They offer a tuck cart service to residents for personal items and provide support for the operation of the Little Bow Continuing Care Centre's Handibus.
Emergency Services
911 Service
Twelve volunteers make up the fire department. They have a pumper truck and response unit.
Emergency Medical Services (ambulance) is based in Vulcan.
Vulcan Regional Victim Services is a non profit organization working directly from the RCMP detachment.
Community Services
Carmangay has a very active curling rink and has bonspiels for all ages.
A Seniors Center offers various activities during the year.
A Public Library is available and is part of the Chinook Arch Library System.
Little Bow Continuing Care Center offers a baby clinic once per month, lifeline responder, an adult day support program, handibus service and meals on wheels.
Recycling and garbage is handled through the Vulcan District Waste Commission.
Family and Community Support is based in Vulcan.
Adult Education
Google Map
Carmangay, Alberta, Canada