IRRICANA RESIDENTS.
Here you can find information about your community, local events, and the many services we offer. Our mission is to provide the residents of Irricana with the resources to make informed decisions and to foster a sense of community.
New Residents
Find everything you need to apply for services in Irricana below. For information on how to make a payment, visit our FAQ page.
Town Utilities
Information:
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2023 Billing Schedule
Garbage & Recycling:
Utility Providers
Gas & Electricity:
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ENMAX
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Direct Energy
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Atco Energy
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Regional Energy
Visit ucahelps.alberta.ca to compare rates and providers.
Internet:
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Telus
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Starlink
Pet Licenses
All dogs & cats must be licensed as per the 001:2017 – Animal Control Bylaw.
Fees:
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Unaltered: $20.00 (Between Dec.1st – Jan.31st)
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Altered: $10.00 (Between Dec.1st – Jan.31st)
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Unaltered: $40.00 (AFTER January 31st)
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Altered: $20.00 (AFTER January 31st)
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Tag Replacement: $10.00
Pet license renewals are due by January 31st of each year.
Irricana & Rural Municipal Library
Irricana Lions Community Hall
Address: 300 1 St, Irricana, AB T0M 1B0
Hall rentals are available for special events, weddings, and services, visit our Forms & Fees page to download the Hall Booking Request Form.
Gateway Gazette
Find out what's happening in our community! The Gateway Gazette Newsletter is published monthly and is available digitally, or printed copies can be found at the Town Office and Post Office.
View Past Editions
Taxes & Payments
Find out what Programs are offered in Irricana, from kids to seniors!
Irricana Property Taxes
Property owners receive an Assessment to determine the value of the property in April of each year. Following the Assessment, the Tax Rate Bylaw is updated and passed by Town Council to determine the Tax Rate for the year. Taxes are billed for the full calendar year (January to December).
Official Tax Bills are mailed out in May with Taxes due by June 30th of each year. A penalty of 2% is incurred on any unpaid Taxes from July to December. After December 31st in any year, any outstanding balance shall be deemed to be in Tax Arrears.
Applicable Bylaws:
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Tax Rate Bylaw
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Tax Penalties Bylaw
Payment Assistance:
Eligible senior homeowners can defer all or part of their municipal property taxes with a low-interest home equity loan through the YourAlberta (Government of Alberta). Visit Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program.
Property Tax Payment Options
Accepted payment methods:
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Cash
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Debit
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Cheque (dropped off or mailed)
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E-Transfer/EFT
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Bank Draft
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Online Payee
Please note that Credit Cards are NOT accepted at this time.
Many property owners set up pre-authorized payments through their bank to pre-pay their Property Taxes. This is helpful for budgeting purposes and reducing your total amount due at tax time. For more information on how to set up these payments, visit our FAQ page.
A TIPP Program is currently in the works for 2024!
Property Tax Assessments
2023 Property Assessment Notice
Property Assessment Listings:
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
Learn how Property Assessment works on our FAQ page. To file an Assessment Complaint visit our Forms & Fees page.
Town Services
Learn how we serve our community through administration, fire services, infrastructure maintenance, repairs, and development.
Water & Sewer
Water is supplied to the Town by the Kneehill Regional Water Commission; the water is treated at Drumheller and piped to the Kirkpatrick Reservoir where the water is distributed to five Villages and Counties. Once the water is delivered to Irricana the water is then distributed through approximately 12,000 feet of pipe.
Public works staff is responsible for supplying treated potable water and maintaining piping and pumping facilities. The Town of Irricana encourages and implements programs to conserve water and reduce costs. Water meters are in effect in all households and businesses, water is charged using a flat rate and an additional charge per cubic meter based on water consumption.
Public works staff maintains approximately 10,000 feet of piping and manholes. A charge for sewer is calculated using a flat rate and an additional per cubic meter, based on usage. Treatment is done by a lagoon system located to the North Town.
Forms:
Information:
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2023 Billing Schedule
Garbage & Recycling
Garbage and Recycling services are provided by a third-party company called Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. (E360). Pickups are completed on Fridays on an alternating schedule. If you experience any issues with your pickup, including missing or damaged bins, contact the Town Office at (403) 935-4672.
Extra garbage bag tags are available at the Town Office for $5 each (up to 30 lbs).
Information:
Irricana Transfer Site
The Irricana Transfer Site is owned and operated by Rocky View County. The Irricana Transfer Site accepts household hazardous waste and agricultural recycling year-round from residents.
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Location: West of Pioneer Acres Park
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Corner of RR 264 and TWP RD 27
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Phone: 403-935-4230 or 403-230-1401 (after hours)
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Hours: Wednesday: 11am-7pm & Saturday: 9am-5pm
Public Works
The Town of lrricana Public Works department has three full-time employees. During summer months the department employs temporary summer staff through government grant programs to help with the mowing of parks, green spaces and recreational areas and general maintenance.
As well as parks maintenance & grounds care the public works department is in charge of water/wastewater systems, streets & roadways maintenance, general facility maintenance and the planning of capital projects and equipment.
Department staff maintains and repairs streets and roads, sidewalks and signs at the lowest possible costs, without public safety reduction. The Public Works shop is located at 260-1st Avenue.
After Hours Emergency: (403) 935-4672
Please keep in mind that this is for emergencies only. On-call personnel will return your call.
Fire Station 108
Fire Station #108 is operated by the Rocky View County Fire Service. The station is manned by an outstanding group of volunteers who can respond to various situations.
Grass and building fires, auto accidents and chemical mishaps are just some of the situations that they will answer to. For severe medical situations, there are several First Aid responders as well.
Volunteers receive ongoing in-house training and attend the Alberta Fire Training School as a required course. Our Fire Service offers training, educated tours and literature to the public. The Fire Service will always be open to new recruits, in either fire and non-firefighting services.
Business Licenses
Forms:
Some businesses require a Home Occupancy Development Permit or require licensing through the Government of Alberta.
The Town of Irricana requires anyone who carries on or operates or advertises any business to have a valid business licence as per the Business License Bylaw-006:2021.
Fees:
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Commercial (Store Front): $50.00
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Home Business (Within Town): $50.00
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Non-Resident (Includes Contractors): $50.00
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Peddler/Hawker/Vendor: $25.00 per month OR $100.00 per year
Business license renewals are due by January 31st of each year.
View our Business Directory for a list of licensed businesses.
Pet Licenses
Forms:
All dogs & cats must be licensed as per the 001:2017 – Animal Control Bylaw.
Fees:
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Unaltered: $20.00 (Between Dec.1st – Jan.31st)
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Altered: $10.00 (Between Dec.1st – Jan.31st)
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Unaltered: $40.00 (AFTER January 31st)
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Altered: $20.00 (AFTER January 31st)
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Tag Replacement: $10.00
Pet license renewals are due by January 31st of each year.
Transportation
Rocky View Handi Bus offers pickup and transport so you can run errands and get to appointments stress-free.
Offered Monday to Friday from 7:30am-4:30pm
Wheelchair accessible
$4/10km travelled
To request this service, visit www.rockyviewbus.ca to fill out the online form or contact Rocky View Handi Bus:
Phone: (403) 948-2887 or toll-free at 1 (877) 389-2887
Email: info@rockyviewbus.ca
Emergency Preparedness
Learn how you can prepare for an emergency, and about the Town's Emergency Preparedness Plan.
CALL 911 FOR POLICE OR AMBULANCE EMERGENCIES
Police (RCMP)
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Emergency: 911
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Non-Emergency: (403) 947-3420
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Complaints: (403) 947-3496
Crime Stoppers: 1 (800) 222-8477
FIRE
In Case of Fire:
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Emergency: 911
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Irricana Fire Hall: (403) 935-4393
Burning Permit Information:
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Rocky View County: (403) 230-1401
POWER & INTERNET
ATCO Gas
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Gas Emergency 24hr Service: (403) 310-5678
EPCOR
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Emergency: 1 (800) 667-2345
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Non-Emergency: 1 (800) 332-1002
Fortis
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Report an Outage: (403) 310-9473
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Toll-Free: 1 (866) 717-3113
Alberta One Call
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Call Before You Dig: 1 (800) 242-3447
Telus Internet
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Repairs: 611
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
Alberta Health, Poison & Drug Information
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(PADIS): 1 (800) 322-1414
Environmental Complaint/Emergency
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24-Hr Environmental Response Line: 1 (800) 222-6514
Volunteering
Great communities are built with great volunteers! See how you can get involved in community initiatives, events, and programs.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Become a Volunteer
Volunteer Application Form
Volunteer Recognition
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Community Grants
Find out what grants are available for you through Government and local programs to enrich your family and community!
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Alberta Blue Cross
Built Together Grant
Blue Cross' Built Together program helps Albertans build spaces for active living in their community. Whether it be a skate park, playground, outdoor gym or sports court, we're giving back to Albertans and helping them live their best lives. Each year, they award $50,000 grants in Edmonton, Calgary, a secondary city, rural community and an Indigenous community.
Kids Sport Calgary & Area
Youth Sports Grant
KidSport provides grants to kids from families facing financial barriers so they can participate in registered sport programs and experience the lifelong benefits of a season of sport. KidSport Calgary & Area provides grants of up to $500 per eligible child, per year (January 1st - December 31st) towards sport registration fees.
Rural Communities Foundation
UFA
The Rural Communities Foundation was created in 2014 as a way to distribute archived equity funds back into rural communities where UFA has a presence.
The foundation is committed to giving $500,000 over five years to rural Alberta to improve the sustainability of farmers and ranchers in Alberta. Communities are encouraged to apply for projects that enrich education, recreation and culture.
Alberta Emerald Foundation
Emerald Youth Grants
The Emerald Youth Grant program empowers youth in Alberta to make their dream environmental projects a reality! There are two granting periods per year: Fall (August-December) and Spring (January–June). Grant submissions are reviewed on the first business day of each month.
Government of Canada
Community Services Recovery Fund
The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for pandemic recovery. Now more than ever, charities and non-profits are playing a key role in addressing persistent and complex social problems faced by all communities. The Community Services Recovery Fund responds to what charities and non-profits need right now and supports organizations as they adapt to the long-term impacts of the pandemic.
Communities Choose Well
Healthy Community Grant
The application period for the Healthy Community Grants normally runs from January to February of each calendar year. These grants are for up to $5,000, and are designed to support healthy eating and active living initiatives in Alberta. Communities ChooseWell provides the Healthy Community Grant to transform and promote local places, programs, policies, and partnership focused on improving healthy eating and active living at the community level.