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About Us
Area Overview
Industry Overview
Visitor/Tourist Information
History
Facts & Figures
Welcome to Crossfield, Alberta! Crossfield is the place to be if you are looking for a small town with plenty of atmosphere. We are a fast growing community situated only 51 km. North of the City of Calgary, and 16 km. North of the City of Airdrie.
Crossfield has two schools, one elementary featuring Kindergarten to grade 5 and a middle/high school featuring grades 6-12. We also have a large modern Community Centre, senior complexes, churches, a library and many businesses as well as a large industrial park that gives many local people the opportunity for employment in the community.
The Town of Crossfield's recreation facilities include a curling rink, indoor and outdoor ice arenas, an 18-hole golf course, several ball diamonds, soccer fields, parks, and green spaces, fish ponds, a new skateboard park, and a rodeo grounds, home to the annual Pete Knight Rodeo.
Crossfield boasts many volunteer organizations and service groups such as the Elks, Legion, Lions, Eastern Star, Royal Purple, Rocky View Adult Further Education, the Crossfield Day Camp, Crossfield Ag Society, Crossfield and District Recreation Board, Crossfield Community Center Board, Pete Knight Memorial Arena Management Board, Pete Knight Rodeo Society, Crossfield Volunteer Fire Department and Citizens on Patrol.
This community thrives on its strong volunteer base, and the commitment and dedication of these volunteers and service group members. These many organizations and service groups offer everyone plenty of opportunity to volunteer and participate in many worthwhile community endeavors.
Crossfield is also extremely proud of our large and thriving industrial area and our new residential subdivision, Sunset Ridge. Phase Two of development in this subdivision is in the planning stages.
Residential
Our newest Residential Subdivision - Sunset Ridge is currently in the development stage with 76 proposed Residential lots featuring R-1 (Single Family) R-2 (Two Family) and R-3 (Multi-Family) areas.
Phase 1B is currently in the works, featuring 49 R-1 (Single Family) lots, and 3 PUL (Public Utilities Lots). For information regarding lots please contact Sharon Sinclair at the Sutton Group at 946-2340.
Westgate Estates currently has residential lots available, and for information regarding lots please contact Sharon Sinclair at the Sutton Group at 946-2340.
The Harrison Estates Subdivision was constructed in three phases and is now complete.
Crossfield features four real estate offices, The Sutton Group (946-2340), Re/Max ACA Realty (946-5657), CIR Magna View Properties (946-5521) and CIR Realtors (818-5933).
Crossfield's Real Estate Market features competitive pricing, large lots, and varied types of residential properties. Please contact the Real Estate Offices for further information.
Crossfield is home to many major manufacturing companies whose products include: steel columns, beams, and joists; furniture; banking machines; oilfield and industrial equipment; and expandable polystyrene and expanded polystyrene products.
The main economic base of the Crossfield area is agriculture, agricultural services and natural gas processing.
Fertile soils, timely rains and long hours of sunshine mean a bountiful harvest of field crops for area farmers. Wheat, barley, oats, and canola are a few of the crops that grace summer fields. Diversified agricultural pursuits vary, from straight grain farming operations to intensive production of pork, dairy products, poultry and beef cattle, which contributes to Alberta's renowned food production.
The development of gas and oil reserves continues to prompt many firms to supply and service the oil patch. The proximity to several refineries and other oil and gas related industries provides substantial employment opportunities for many Crossfield area residents.
The town's location relative to Highway 2, as well as rail and marketing centres in south-central Alberta, makes Crossfield an attractive place for industry to relocate.
Crossfield welcomes visitors to enjoy the 18 hole Golf Course, Annual Pete Knight Days and Farmers Market.
Located on Western Drive, the Collicutt Siding Golf Course offers 18 holes of golf, grass greens and a licensed club house. The Golf Course offers Men's Night, Ladies Night and golf lessons for juniors.
Probably one of the most well-known events in the Crossfield area is the annual Pete Knight Days weekend. There are many activities you can enjoy throughout the weekend. These activities include a rodeo, parade, a luncheon sponsored by local businesses, and several pancake breakfasts.
The Crossfield Farmers Market provides a multitude of goods and products produced or grown from within the region. The market starts on the first Thursday of May and runs every Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Pete Knight Arena until the middle of September. Other annual events include Crossfield's Ice Carnival (March), the Community Christmas Concert (December) and the Christmas Craft Sale (December).
Town of Crossfield lapel pins are available by contacting the town office.
Crossfield & District Community Centre
| In the Beginning….. | ||
| 1890 | - Mrs. Hannington opened a stopping house on the Calgary - Edmonton Trail | |
| 1892 |
- C and E Railway provided rail transportation between Calgary
and Edmonton.
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| 1902 | - A blacksmith shop was built by Dave Gallagher, CPR
section man - Crossfield's first native son arrived, W. D. McCool - W. D. Ramsay, a student minister, held church services in pioneer homes |
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| 1903 | - J. Sutherland opened a post office and became the
first postmaster, followed by Mr. Wright -
J. McCool built and operated the first general store- Mr. Collas opened a barbershop - Mr. Hultgren built and opened a grocery store - Bill Edwards opened a livery barn and a meat market - A one-room school was built in the southwest part of town and Miss Mallory arrived as the first teacher |
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| 1904 |
- Mr. Nichols arrived as first CPR agent |
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| 1905 |
- CPR station house was built |
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| 1906 |
- Bank of Commerce was built, Jim Cameron first Manager |
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| 1907 |
- Imperial Bank opened for business in a building on Hammond Avenue |
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| 1908 | - Catholic Church was built | |
| 1909 | - Four-room brick school was built | |
| 1910 |
- Alec Gordon opened a farm implement agency and became the first owner of an automobile
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| 1913 | - Charles Smart opened the first garage | |
| 1924 | - January 4 the heart of the village was reduced to ashes and ruins, from a fire that was thought to have started in the hotel. In November of the same year, the village was ravaged by another fire. | |
| 1928 | - Electricity was installed | |
| 1953 | -Water and sewer were connected | |
| 1956 | - Natural gas was connected | |
| 1977 | -The village was connected to the Mountain View Regional Water System | |
| 1980 | - Crossfield reached over 1,000 people and therefore the village became incorporated as a town | |
| Note: Information and photos courtesy of Pairie Sod and Golden Rod History of Crossfield & District Book. | ||
Did you know…
Crossfield is the highest point between Calgary and Edmonton; we are 3,694 ft above sea level and Crossfield is located at Longitude 51 26'N and Latitude -114 02' W
Town of Crossfield
2002 - 2007 Building Permits Statistics
2002
Permits2003
Permits2004
Permits2005
Permits2006
Permits2007
PermitsNew Home Construction 32 43 22 23 44 26 Renovations/Additions 6 7 5 12 18 11 Residential Garages 6 6 8 3 7 7 Other (Deck/ Shed/Fire Places) 8 9 11 15 19 11 Mobile Home 0 1 2 2 1 2 New Industrial/ Commercial Construction
5 3 3 2 4 3 Industrial Renovations/Additions 9 7 7 2 0 5 Move In Home to Existing Land 0 2 Demolition Permits 1 Modus Portables
186 199 Total Permits 66 76 58 59 279 267 Total Construction Costs $3,814,683 $6,303,062 $5,695,549 $7,882,300 $15,254,099 $28,009,703
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