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FITNESS
& FUN
KNOW NO
BORDERS
One of County Council’s key priorities is to ensure residents have access to programs and services that contribute to their wellbeing and quality of life.
The Sturgeon County recreation agreement with CFB Edmonton opens the doors for Sturgeon County residents to
We know residents don’t see the
enjoy everything the Edmonton Garrison
boundaries of municipalities; they see the
Fitness Centre has to offer, including the
opportunities.
following:
To ensure County residents can enjoy
> aquatic facility
programs and amenities in every corner of the County, Sturgeon County contributes funding to neighbouring municipalities. The County has intermunicipal recreation agreements in place with Bon Accord,
> climbing wall > equestrian centre > fieldhouse > golf course
Gibbons, Legal, Morinville, Redwater, St.
> hobby shop
Albert, and the Canadian Forces Base –
> ice rink
Edmonton Garrison. This means County residents pay the same rates and have
> swimming pool and hot tub
the same access to regional recreational
> squash courts
programs, facilities, and services,
> weights and cardio room
regardless of where they live.
> gym to play basketball, volleyball and
Under these agreements, Sturgeon County
more!
contributes nearly $3 million a year to help
Plus, residents can receive up to 50 per
build, maintain, and operate local arenas,
cent off their membership fees at the
ice rinks, pools, skate parks and various
Edmonton Garrison Fitness Centre. There
recreation facilities.
are several different membership levels.
“These agreements demonstrate the County’s dedication to building a strong, healthy, and engaged community,” said
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Opportunities at CFB Edmonton
If you have questions, please get in touch with the Membership Sales and Service Desk at 780-973-4011 extension 4694.
Alanna Hnatiw, Mayor of Sturgeon County.
“I encourage all residents to get active and
“Collaborating with our neighbours to
take advantage of the free and low-cost
share recreation resources benefits
amenities and services available to them
everyone. We are stronger together.”
at the Edmonton Garrison, neighbouring
We encourage everyone to take part in the many fitness and recreation opportunities our regional partners offer throughout the County.
municipalities, and through our parks and trail systems,” said Hnatiw. Visit SturgeonCounty.ca/Recreation for more information about the opportunities available.
