Family Community Support Services

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 
This is a pre-school program licensed through the Government of Alberta Childcare licensing agency. The program is open to three and four year old children. 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, two-day, and three-day classes per week available for both age groups. Rates are $30.00 for the one-day class per month, $40.00 for the two-day class per month, and $50.00 for the three-day class per month. Classes run from Sept to Jun and are open for registration anytime. For Registration call 780-786-2416 Ext 223. 

FCSS Playgroup Registration is now open. You can complete your registration online, at

https://form.jotform.com/252364439984066

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.

You can find information regarding the Sept-Oct 2025 trip schedule here.

To register, contact  (780) 786-2416 Ext 0 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.

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.

Commencing March 1, 2026, Mayerthorpe Senior Outreach will again be preparing Income Tax Returns. Qualifying clients can call to book an appointment.  To qualify for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, individuals must have a modest income and a simple tax situation.

This may include:

• adults 65 years and older
• housing-insecure individuals
• Indigenous Peoples
• modest-income individuals
• newcomers
• persons with disabilities
• students and youth

Modest Income

The following table provides a guideline to determine what is considered a modest income. In general, a modest income means the total family income is less than or equal to the amount shown in the chart below, based on the size of the family.

Family size includes an individual, or a couple, and their dependants.

Simple tax situation

In general, a tax situation is simple if an individual has no income or if their income comes from these sources:

• employment
• pension
• benefits, such as the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, disability insurance, employment insurance, and social assistance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)
• scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, or grants
• interest (under $1,000)

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program does not provide training or support for complex tax situations. Volunteers will not complete returns with the following:

• self-employment income or employment expenses
• business income and expenses
• rental income and expenses
• interest income over $1,000
• capital gains or losses
• bankruptcy in the tax year (or the year before, if that return has not yet been filed)
• deceased person
• foreign property (T1135)
• foreign income

Remember

• Volunteers are not expected to answer complex tax questions. If a taxpayer needs information that is beyond the volunteer’s expertise, they should go to ca/taxes or call 1-800-959-8281.
• Volunteers should only complete tax returns they feel comfortable preparing based on the information the taxpayer gives them.

For more information or to book an appointment please contact:

Katie Mosher
Seniors Coordinator
Town of Mayerthorpe                                        Phone:  780-786-2416 (Ext. 228)
Box 420                                                              Fax:  780-786-4590
Mayerthorpe, Alberta, T0E 1N0                         senior@mayerthorpe.ca

Employment Assistant Services

Whitecourt Employment Services provides unemployed, underemployed or marginally employed Albertans who are in need of Career and Employment Support Services at the Mayerthorpe Public Library the first Tuesday of each month from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. For more information contact 780-396-4032, emily.newton@whitecourtemployment.com

ECHO Society-(4) Facebook

ECHO Disability Services is a charitable non- profit society which provides support services to individuals with disabilities to enhance their quality of life, and operates the local Thrift store which is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-5pm.