Community Services

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Recreation Services manages the Mayerthorpe Exhibition Centre, Mayerthorpe Aquatic Centre, skateboard park, toboggan hill, outdoor skating rink and local parks. The Recreation Coordination acts as a liaison to the various volunteer groups that operate the Diamond Centre, curling rink, and sports grounds.

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) organizes early childhood development, children,  and seniors programming. As well, they coordinate a low income tax return program and promote community development. 

The FCSS and Recreation Coordinator plays a significant role in providing local groups with grant information, and works with Community Services Committee in presenting recommendations to Mayerthorpe Town Council.

The Town of Mayerthorpe’s Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and Recreation Coordinator can be reached at (780) 786-2416. Ext.223

The Town of Mayerthorpe’s Community Services Department has a range of programs in place support community development

Grant Information
If you have questions on grants available to community groups our staff would be happy to assist you in obtaining application forms, or with information on criteria.  Grant information is available through FCSS at (780) 786-2416. Ext.223

Interagency Meetings
Interagency meetings are temporarily virtual on the 3rd Friday of January, March, May, September, and November. This is an information meeting where community and provincial agencies get together for sharing information.

Volunteer Registry
A Volunteer Registry is available through the FCSS & Recreation Coordinator at (780) 786-2416. Ext.223. Staff are available to help with volunteer information and requirements. We also have a volunteer Disaster Services team. Contact FCSS for Emergency Social Services volunteers, which is part of the Disaster Services Team.

Community Foundation
Donations may be made to the Edmonton Community Foundation 9910 – 103 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5K 2V7 to the Mayerthorpe Area Community Fund or to the Marshall Hagman Scholarship Fund or any of the scholarship funds. They will receive a charitable tax receipt from ECF. Contact (780)426-0015.

Whitecourt & Area Family Support Program 
Provides Universal Programming and Parent Education for families with children/youth 0-18 years of age, and Diversion Services for families with youth aged 7-18 years of age. Diversion services are free, accredited, family centered, solution-focused counseling and family support. For more information click here.

Mayerthorpe & Area FCSS and Mayerthorpe Town Council are pleased to announce that we have committed to the philosophy of Positive Youth Development in this community using 40 Developmental Assets

Development Assets are 40 opportunities, skills, relationships, values and self-perceptions that all young people need to succeed. The Developmental Asset Framework was created by the Search Institute, a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth and communities. The Framework is a research-based tool that encourages all individuals to make a difference.

Supporting environments where assets can be built is one of the most important things we can do in the healthy development of young people. Here are a few principles that will help guide us in our efforts:

Everyone can build assets. Building assets isn’t just about great families or schools or neighborhoods. It requires consistent messages across a community.

All young people need assets. While it is crucial to pay special attention to youth who struggle – economically, emotionally, or otherwise – nearly all young people need more assets that they have.

Relationships are key. Strong relationships between adults and young people, young people and their peers, and teenagers and children are central to asset building.

Asset building is an ongoing process. Building assets starts when a child is born and continues throughout high school and beyond.

Consistent messages are important. It is important for families, schools, communities, the media, and others to give all young people consistent and similar messages about what is important and what is expected of them.

Intentional repetition is important. Assets must be continually reinforced across the years and in all areas of a young person’s life.

The Town of Mayerthorpe’s Family and Community Suport Services (FCSS) is designed to enhance the well-being of families, children, youth and seniors in our community

As part of our Community Services Department, FCSS provides Parent Link early childhood development programs, youth development programs and seniors’ programs.

We also have a grant program designed to support projects and programs that improve the social well-being of our community.  View the FCSS Grant Application.

If you are affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, there are supports for you through the Alzheimer Society.   The program is called “First Link” which can connect you to health services and information from the time of diagnosis throughout the progression of the disease.   For more information look up www.alzheimer.ca.

Questions?  Contact the FCSS and Recreation Services Coordinator by calling the Town Office at (780) 786-2416.

Town of Mayerthorpe is pleased to offer early childhood programs through the Community Services.  Programs connect parents, childcare givers and their children with one another. 

Playgroup - We currently have limited openings available
This is a drop off program for three and four year olds. Based on creative fun and learning through play, playgroup provides a stimulating environment in which the child can expand their knowledge, skills, confidence and social behavior. There are one-day or two-day per week programs available for both age groups. Rates are $Free for the one-day program, or $32.49 for the two-day program, for a three-month session. Sessions run from September to December, January to March, and April to June. For Registration call 780-786-2416.  

Free Income Tax Preparation for the Following

Mayerthorpe Senior Outreach will again be preparing Income Tax returns for those that qualify. 

If your income is less than:

$35,000 for a single person

$45,000 for a couple

$47,500 for a family of 3

$ 50,000 for a family of 4

$52,500 for a family of 5

and then $2,500 for each additional dependent over 5 people.

The income must not include rental income, interest income over $1000, farm income or self employment income.

Your income tax will be completed and electronically filed for NO CHARGE.  To set up an appointment, please call:

Community Services Office 780-786-2416 Ext.223

West End Bus Program

Gift Certificates are now available for purchase for West End Bus Trips.  ($15.00, $20.00, $50.00 & $100.00) To Purchase a Gift Certificate please visit the Mayerthorpe Town Office.

The West End Bus Excursion Program has subsidized recreational trips available for those over 50.  This program is a partnership between Lac Ste. Anne County, Town of Mayerthorpe and Woodlands County.

Our bus is a Mercedes Diesel Sprinter equipped with 15 leather seats, TV Screen and Surround Sound to make those longer trips more enjoyable.

You can  find information regarding these trips at www.lsac.ca, www.woodlands.ab.ca  To register, contact our West End Bus Coordinator at (780)284-9321 or by email web@mayerthorpe.ca .  Once you have registered payment can be made in person at the Mayerthorpe Town Office or by mailing Town of Mayerthorpe, Box 420, Mayerthorpe, AB  T0E 1N0.

April 2024 West End Bus Schedule