OUR COMMUNITY....

Eckville is a small community but one we are very proud of. Our gratitude goes out to the many folks
     who came to this land in the early years who, with perseverance, determination and a vision, made
     Eckville what it is today: a vibrant community with warm hospitality. Eckville is located in west central
     Alberta amid parkland and scenic rolling hills, winding rivers, rich mixed farmland and a thriving oil and
     gas field. Eckville has a moderate climate with four distinct seasons including warm summers and mild
     winters. Seasonal average temperatures are 17.1°C in summer and -16.6°C in winter. Average annual
     precipitation is 32.5 cm of rain and 99.7 cm of snow. Rainfall is sufficient to assure a good crop and
     there is enough snowfall to guarantee fun winter activities from skating to skiing to snowmobiling.

     Eckville was named after Arthur E.T. Eckford who immigrated from Dublin, Ireland in 1902. Eckville
     was incorporated as a village in 1921 and became a Town in 1966. The rich farmland surrounding
     Eckville was homesteaded in the early 1900’s by settlers from all corners of the world, particularly
     Finland and Estonia. In the mid 1960’s Eckville experience rapid growth when oil and gas were
     discovered in the area. Today, this prosperous growing community, with a trading area of 7,000
     residents, is the centre for agriculture, petroleum, forestry, manufacturing and construction. Major
     industrial facilities include a machining and welding shop, lumber yard and gravel. Some manufactured
     goods include campers/camperettes/truck canopies, feed, honey and lumber. The Town has a population
     of 889 with 50% in the working age group, 28% children and teenagers and 22% retirement age. The
     housing market is competitive and very reasonably priced in comparison to larger centres. Standard
     residential real estate costs are $80,000 with an annual tax average of $1,200.

     Eckville offers the visitor and resident alike, a full range of retail businesses, shopping, restaurants,
     public services, banks, excellent sporting facilities, tennis/basketball court, a community centre,
     seniors’ friendship centre, seniors lodge and golf courses, to name a few. Clubs include
     Beavers/Cubs/Scouts (co-ed), 4-H horse and beef, snowmobile club, Legion, Lions and Kinsmen. Within
     easy access of Eckville are major lakes, trout ponds, campgrounds and golf courses as well as an
     excellent sky diving zone. Annual events included the winter carnival, rodeo, 4-H calf sale, curling
     bonspiels, hockey, golfing, baseball and slow pitch tournaments, Ukrainian New Years celebration,
     Robbie Burns night. Welcome to our small town with the big town amenities.
 

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