Community Services
The Town of Grande Cache has a variety of services, which creates a self-sufficient community. Everything is close and convenient.
Recreation Facilities
Community Services
Other Services
Commercial Services
Accommodations
Recreation Facilities
The town offers a surprising range of facilities for its size: the Akasaka Recreation Center has a 25-meter heated pool, curling rink, indoor ice arena and fitness center. Outside the center is a basketball court in the summer and outdoor ice rink in the winter, a soccer/football field and volleyball, tennis/badminton courts and a skateboard ramp. The redevelopment of the Akaska Recreation Centre is expected to begin Fall of 2009. Highlights planned include a new aquatic facility.
Within town limits are several baseball diamonds with dug-outs, a small BMX track, and a stunning 9-hole golf course and driving range. Golfing at an elevation 4200 feet gives you the feeling of playing among the mountain tops.
Whether it’s family time, picnic time, or playtime you can do it all in the numerous parks and playgrounds in the town area. There are playgrounds that offer equipment for children to play on, and Grande Cache Lake has a large picnic and play area on the beach, a perfect place for a tasty barbecue! The newly developed Central Park features a fun water spray park, located next to the Akasaka Recreation Centre.
In winter, the Atco Power pond offers a beautiful place to skate at night with full lighting. For outdoor gatherings, the Firemen’s Park offers an excellent group barbeque spots with horseshoe pits, a playground, covered cooking area and a spectacular view of the Sulphur River canyon.
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Community Services
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has a full detachment to provide community police services. A full-time Basic Life Support Ambulance is on hand, as well as a volunteer Fire Department and Search & Rescue with 24-hour service, a fully equipped fire hall and a complete line of rescue vehicles.
The Grande Cache Community Health Complex is an operational hospital (no surgery). Whispering Pines Extended Care Centre is adjacent to the Health Complex. Health programs can be found at the Peace County Health Center. Specialized Health Services available in the community include a Seniors' Wellness Clinic, Home Care, Mental Health Clinic, Occupational Therapy, Pregnancy Care Center, Nutrition Counseling, Speech Therapy, Chiropractic, Massage and Physiotherapy. The Peace Country Health Center also provides a variety of programs and services.
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Other Services
There are a number of different faiths represented in the town, as well as special interest groups and organizations.
Churches:
Cornerstone Mountain Assembly, Grande Cache United Church, Holy Cross Roman Catholic Parish, Kingdom Hall, Pineview Alliance Church, Mount Carmel Lutheran Church.
Health Assistant Groups:
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Centre (AADAC), Alcoholics Anonymous, Transition House Society, Victim Services Unit.
Financial/Employment Services:
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH), A Food Bank, Aseniwuche Winewak Nation Job Corps, Job Start Employment Centre.
Aboriginal / Metis Services:
Aseniwuche Winewak Nation (AWN), Metis Local #1994, Metis Employment Services
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Commercial Services
The community provides for everyday needs through a varied retail sector. All the basics are covered, including groceries, clothing, automotive, hardware and building supplies. The town center is home to a variety of shops and restaurants. Professional services are also available, such as real estate, insurance, financial and legal services.
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Accommodations
In town, travelers can stay in a variety of accommodation choices, including hotels and inns, bed & breakfasts, and vacation suites. Out of town, there is a backcountry lodge, and a municipal bunkhouse facility, Hide-Away Camp. There are several campgrounds, including the Grande Cache Municipal Campground which is fully serviced and right in town. There are other campgrounds adjacent to the community and along the highway both north and south.
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