Champion
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Welcome!
Champion is a peaceful, thriving community, located south of Vulcan on Highway 23. Champion offers great recreational opportunities due to its proximity to Little Bow Reservoir and Twin Valley Reservoir.
A progressive community with something for everyone, Champion offers a warm, friendly, small-town atmosphere you just can't beat!
There will be 18 fully serviced lots available in the spring of 2009! Please contact the Village Office for further details.
Area Overview
In 1906, the community of Cleverville was formed approximately four miles east of what is now Highway 23 on Secondary Road 529. Cleverville was named in honor of Martin G. Clever who gave free sites to anyone wishing to build and conduct business in the new hamlet.
In 1910, the Canadian Pacific Railway decided to build a track next to what is now highway 23, bypassing Cleverville. The decision was made to move Cleverville and in 1910 the new townsite began developing.
In 1911, the community received its charter and the first grain was hauled by rail. In 1915, one million bushels of wheat were shipped from Champion and thus Champion became known as "the Million Bushel Town". The Coal Mines were also operational during this time.
Location
Champion is between Calgary and Lethbridge on Highway 23 and is the gateway to Little Bow Provincial Park.
Champion is central to many locations.
Economic Base
Agriculture is the main industry, although the oil and gas sector is gaining momentum in the area.
Interested in starting a business in Champion. Check BizPal for information on licensing and permit requirements.
Economic Facts
Services
NI Upholstery
Bank
Alberta Treasury Branch - Satellite office
Retail
Grocery Store
Liquor Store
Restaurant
Champion Inn
Taxation
MILL RATES 2008
Residential 10.9964
Non Residential 10.9964
Transportation
RAILWAY
Champion is located on the Canadian Pacific main line.
HIGHWAY
Champion lies on Highway 23 with links the Village to Highway 3 to Lethbridge (South) and Highways 1 or 2 (North). Secondary Highway 529 links Champion to Little Bow Provincial Park (East) and Highway 2 (West).
BUS
There is daily Greyhound Bus Service.
AIR
Commercial and freight services are located in Lethbridge. The nearest International facility is the Calgary International Airport.
Community Lifestyle
RECREATION
Skating Rink - natural ice
Swimming Pool - outdoor and operational from June to August.
Track - great for running or walking laps on well kept shale surface
Ball Diamonds
Riding Club
RELIGION
Evangelical Free Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Congregational Church
Latter Day Saints
LIBRARY
Member of the Chinook Arch Library System
PIONEER DROP IN CENTRE
Active over 50 crowd which holds potlucks, pool, shuffleboard, card games and takes an active interest in the community.
ORGANIZATIONS
Champion Lions Club
Champion Legion
Education
Champion Community School lies within Palliser School Division. The school offers a grade 1-9 program and a privately run kindergarten which prepares the children for further education. The school offers a band program, as well as a Marine Biology program. Upon completion of their grade 9 year, they are transported to County Central High School in Vulcan for grades 10 - 12.
Hope Christian School offers grade 1-12.
Health Care
Vulcan Health Center is 21 km (15 miles) north and is an 8 bed active facility with 15 long term beds, D level radiology, fully equipped modern lab and a modern emergency area. Other services at the Hospital include occupational therapy, mental health worker, social worker and palliative care.
Other medical services in Vulcan include: Vulcan Medical Clinic, Dentists, Chiropractors, Optomotrist, Podiatrist and Hearing Aid services.
Emergency Services
911 Service
Ambulance service originates in Vulcan.
Champion has a volunteer fire department of 15 members.
They have just purchased a new response truck and a compressed air foam system.
Vulcan Hospital is located 21 km (15 miles) North.
Vulcan Regional Victim Services is a not for profit organization working out of the RCMP detachment in Vulcan.
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Champion, Alberta, Canada