community and near Faust AB (178 Result(s))

The Valhalla Community School was started by a group of parents and local residents when adjustments were made to the local school boundaries in early 2008. The opportunity to start a charter school was presented to the community. The parents and supporters in this small community northwest of Grande Prairie, Alberta, appointed a steering committee to explore and develop initiatives. This committee began a series of meetings with the stake holders in the local education system.

Teachers in the Division are generally young and energetic, giving the schools in the area a vibrancy that other divisions can't claim. With respect to the education sector, Northern Alberta offers a unique blend of both a rural lifestyle and a continuously improving ambitious personality. As a result many teachers choose to stay and raise families in the area. With small class sizes, a safe and caring environment, students with a diverse range of needs and interests, well resourced schools, beautiful school facilities and leading edge technology the Fort Vermilion area is a great place to experience challenges and successes.

Community Futures Northwest Alberta, a Community Futures Development Corporation is a federally sponsored, but community directed not for profit organization. Our geographic area of service includes all the communities and residents of the North Western corner of Alberta The community development role of our organization within the region is to facilitate or enable communities to help themselves.

Dene Tha' First Nation has over 350 dwellings. A school provides K through grade 12 education to more than 450 students. Transportation, counselling, a boarding home, support and accommodation is also provided. Dene Tha' is part of the North Peace Tribal Council (NPTC), which administers post-secondary education resources. Health and nursing services include the Meander River Health Centre and the Assumption Nursing Station. Social services include social assistance, adult in-home care, the Winbert Didzena Memorial Children's Centre, alcohol counselling services, a family violence healing team, community health resources, and Child and Family Services provided by the NPTC Child Welfare Agreement.Dene Tha' First Nation facilities include First Nation office and public works buildings in Chateh; public works buildings and Four Chiefs Complex in Bushe River; and First Nation office and public works buildings in Meander River. Municipal services include water and sewer systems, a fire truck, a water truck, and a sewer truck