2016 winter program guide

2016 Recreation Guide

Winter

2 Facility InforArctic Spas Recreation Complex 4901-48 Avenue, Thorsby AB Phone: 780-789-4041 Fax: 780-789-3333 www.thorsby.ca/recreation

Winter Hours of Operation

Holiday Hours Dec. 24th-27th: CLOSED

Monday– Saturday

Dec. 28th-Dec. 30th: 9:00am-9:00pm

9:00am– 9:00pm

Dec. 31st: 9:00am-4:00pm

*Winter Hours will commence Jan. 2nd, 2016*

Jan. 1st: CLOSED

Get Up & Go Girl is a one day workshop designed for young women between the ages of 7 and 17. The workshop will introduce several sports and activities as well as focus on healthy living, body image and self esteem.

Activities to be announced!

Girls will be provided with three healthy snacks, lunch and a grab bag full of goodies! _____________________________________________

WHEN: April 16th, 2016 WHERE: Arctic Spas Recreation Complex (in Thorsby) MAXIMUM 75 GIRLS! _______________________________________________

REGISTRATION will open on March 2016. To register your child call Kristen @ 780-789-4041 or email at kszepesy@thorsby.ca www.thorsby.ca/recreation

3 Facility Information

2016 Facility Fees Single Monthly Toddler (3&U)

Flex

Annual

FREE

FREE

FREE

FREE

Child (4-11)

$4

$22

$36

$220

Youth (12-17)

$5

$28

$45

$280

Adult (18-54)

$7

$39

$63

$390

Senior (55-74)

$5

$28

$45

$280

Senior (75+)

FREE

FREE

FREE

FREE

Family

$19

$105

$171

$1050

(2 Adults & All Kids)

League Bowling

$9

Golden Agers Bowling

$7

Key Fob

$10

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Purchase a key fob with your membership for unlimited access to the facility!

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A Monthly Membership gives you unlimited individual admission for one month. A fantastic option that pays for itself after just six visits!

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With an Annual Membership, you can do your thing for 12 months, for the price of 10 months! This is our most convenient and

One Time Purchase

Ice Rental Local

Admission fees include access to everything that our facility has to offer: bowling, racquetball, the weight room, ice rink, field house and dance studio.

economical membership plan

Room Rental Non Local

Minor

$83

$127

Junior

$100

$138

Adult

$132

$166

Hourly

Daily

Craft Room

$18

$77

Dance Studio

$29

$123

Network: TRC Public

Fieldhouse

$42

$179

Password: recreation

Free Wi-Fi Now Available!

Registration Reminders How to Pay

Cancellations

NSF Fee

Payment is required in-full at the time of registration. Cash, debit or personal cheque are all accepted. Post dated cheques will not be accepted.

Cancellations must be submitted prior to the registration deadline or a minimum 7 days before the program start date. Refunds will not be granted after the deadline.

A $28 NSF fee will be charged for all NSF cheques. All NSF payments must be made with debit or cash.

Waivers must be filled out at time of payment. Waivers and payments are required for registration to be complete.

Our new recreation software will now allow online transactions! Memberships, facility bookings and program registrations will all be available to book online now!! Registration and bookings are just a quick click away!

Visit our website for program registration! www.thorsby.ca/recreation

Winter 2016

4 Community Contacts

Organization

Contact

Ag Society Band Parents Cadets Chamber of Commerce Community Events Sign Community Fit Ltd. Communities in Bloom Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Fish & Game Just 4 Kix Dance Co. League Bowling Legion Library Lions Club Minor Hockey Minor Soccer Outlaws Cheer Posse PTA - Thorsby Jr/Sr High School RCMP Seniors Club Thorsby Community Programs & Events TEPA - Thorsby Elementary School Thorsby 4-H Multi Club Thorsby Parks & Recreation Thorsby Recreation Advisory Committee Tiny Tots Playschool Tiny Tots Playschool - President TOPS Volunteer Fire Department Warburg Skating Club

Diane Miller Thorsby High School Sue Faraschuk Bev Alcorn Arctic Spas Recreation Complex Sherri Morrissey Barry Rasch Patti Adams Bruce Jehn Krista Sutherland Pat Noble Phyllis Maduik Audrey Brosseau/Patti Adams Bev Alcorn Dwight Demptster Julie Velasquez Amanda MacGregor Denise Seib Rene Kyshyk Gladys Paul Kristen Szepesy Kim Chung Shauna Borys Kelley Probe Kelley Probe Sharon Powlik Laura Cooke Jane Hanas Leduc County Dawn Gruniger

780-985-2037 780-789-3983 780-868-2586 780-789-3092 780-789-4041 780-789-2601 780-789-4065 780-789-4004 780-848-2242 780-696-3675 780-848-7748 780-789-3606 780-789-3808 780-789-3092 780-789-3061 587-987-2290 780-278-1494 780-789-2186 780-789-3951 780-789-3825 780-789-4041 780-789-4035 780-789-2205 780-789-4041 780-789-4041 780-789-0044 780-789-0166 780-789-3789 780-955-7099 780-848-2475

Phone

Centre Lodge Community Centre

Caroline Halladay

780-789-3089

Genesee Community Hall Glen Park Community Hall Morrowdale Community Hall Rundle’s Mission Sandholm Community Hall Sundance Beach Community Hall Strawberry Community Hall Sunnybrook Community Hall Telfordville Community Hall Thorsby Community Hall

Donna Cygan Mike Bott Maureen & Gord Colleen or Cindy Doris Mason Harold Wynne Cindy Miller Cheryl Krawic Tracy Musson Thorsby Historical Society

780-848-7798 780-919-1250 780-991-2467 780-389-2422 780-389-2381 780-985-2441 780-789-2446 780-789-3193 780-789-2532 780-789-3667

Wilton Park Community Centre

Carol Kozial

780-985-2478

Thorsby & District Community Hall Contacts

www.thorsby.ca/recreation

5 Pre-School & Seniors Programs Stay ‘n Play Thorsby

Thorsby Seniors Club

A Leduc Regional Parent Link Centre program where you will enjoy interactive play time with your child without the distractions of home.

Get active in your community, meet some new people or enjoy some time with your friends. The Thorsby Seniors Club holds regular activities and meetings and is always welcoming new members!

Date:

Wednesdays

Time:

9:30am– 12:00pm

Place:

Cost:

FREE

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Bingo

Thursdays

Place:

Early Learning Centre

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Birthday

2nd Wednesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Contact: Carol @ 780-955-3555 ext. 3290

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Pot Luck

Last Wednesday 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Kidz Korner

Contact: Phyllis Maduik @ 780-789-3606

Join us for some pre-k fun! From crafts to exercise we will be doing it all! Parents must attend with their children.

Golden Agers Bowling

Date: Two Thursdays a month starting January 21

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Lower Level - Thorsby Community Hall 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Come visit your friends or meet some new people while you have fun and get fit bowling.

Jan. 21st– Snowman stacks | Jan. 28th– Indoor soccer

Date:

Tuesdays Year Round

Feb. 11th– Valentine candy jars| Feb. 25th– Animal Bingo

Time:

1:00pm– 3:00pm

Mar. 3rd– Popsicle stick Minions| Mar. 17th– Pin the hat on the Leprechaun

Cost:

$7.00 including shoe rental

Place:

Bowling Alley

Apr. 14th- Freeze Tag & Kerplunk| Apr. 28th- Rainbow Fish Celery Painting

Contact: Evelyn Free @ 848-2751

Time: 10:30am-11:15am Cost: $30 if pre registered or $5 drop in per session

Get your children learning to skate at an early age with our skating program. Helmets and mitts are required.

Ages: 0ys-5yrs

Dates: Wednesdays 6 week session from Jan. 20th– Feb . 24th

Place: Arctic Spas Recreation Complex

Time: 3:30pm– 4:00pm: 3 & 4 year olds

Contact: Kristen @ 780-789-4041 *Drops ins are treated as a first come, first serve basis*

*This age group will have a max of 10 kids*

Thorsby Crib Club

*This age group will have a max of 15 kids*

Just a reminder crib club is every Wednesday from 6pm9pm at the Arctic Spas Recreation Complex. For more information regarding crib call Lloyd @ 780-789-0171.

Come out and enjoy an evening of crib!

Cost: $35/ per child

Learn To Skate

4:00pm– 5:00pm: 5 & 6 year olds

Place: Arctic Spas Recreation Complex Arena Instructor: Becca Mudry Contact: Kristen Szepesy @ 789-4041 or kszepesy@thorsby.ca

Foot Doctor Every third Wednesday of the month. Appointments must be made to participate in this program. This program is brought to you

by Dee’s Tender Tootsies with Foot Care Nurse Diane Lee. For more information on Diane Lee, please visit her website at www.deestendertootsies.com Date: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month

Time: Will vary according to your booked appointment

Place: Craft Room at Arctic Spas Recreation Complex

Contact: Please contact Irene McPherson @ 780-789-3176.

Winter 2016

6 Sports & Activities Just 4 Kix Dance

2561 Thorsby Army Cadets

Miss Krista is back with her recreational dance sessions, classes offered for ages 3 years and up!

Thorsby Army Cadets runs on the base of fostering leadership, self-reliance, physical fitness and respect for others in Canadian youth. A great positive learning environment for individuals to develop and practice these skills.

Date: NEW WINTER SESSION starting Tuesday January 12th – March 15th, 2016 Place: Arctic Spas Recreation Complex Dance Studio Miss Krista will be offering; *Specialized 30 min pre-school classes (3– 4 yrs) for $75 *Ballet/ Jazz, Jazz/ Hip Hop 45 min classes (5– 7 yrs) for $100 *Ballet/ Jazz/ Hip Hop Musical Theatre (8+) 45 min classes for $100

Date: Monday evenings Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm Age: 12-18 years Cost: FREE Place: Thorsby Jr./Sr. High School Contact: Sue Faraschuk @ 780-868-2585

*Lyrical/ Contemporary 45 min classes (12+) for $100 **ADULT CLASSES* * 8 week session– DANCE FLIRT for $80 (Flirt with dance...learn a new style every week) Families enrolled in 2 or more classes will receive a 10% discount. Schedule will be dependent on enrollment.

For more information or to register please contact Miss Krista by phone at 780-696-3675, by text at 780-902-1479 or NEW EMAIL ADDRESS jk4thorsby@gmail.com or “Just 4 Kix” on Facebook.

Mixed Bowling League

Thorsby Gymkhana Club Thorsby Gymkhana Club will start up again this fall! Please like the ’Thorsby Gymkhana Club’ on Facebook to find out details on the dates! Also visit the website www.thorsbyhaymaker.com to find updated information on the Thorsby Haymaker Centre For more information on the Thorsby Gymkhana Club please contact Jill @ 780-721-5115

Fitness for Beginners

League bowling is an evening to bowl once a week and is fun, affordable and close to home. What a great way to get exercise and catch up with friends, while meeting new ones too!

Didn’t get a chance to participate in our fitness class last year? No problem! Join our certified personal trainer for over an hour in the gym to learn fitness basics, how the equipment in the gym works and a personalized work out plan just for you to get you on the right fitness path.

Date: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays

Dates: January 13th, February 10th & March 9th

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Time: 9:30am-10:45am

Place: Thorsby Bowling Lanes

Cost: $25 per participant (MAX 6 PEOPLE)

Cost: $9 (includes shoe rental)

Place: Weight Room in Rec Complex

Contact: Pat Noble @ 780-848-4878

Contact: Kristen @ 780-789-4041 or kszepesy@thorsby.ca

Bowlers wanted! Have you ever thought about joining the mixed bowling league? Sign up today!

Call Pat Noble @ 780-848-4878 for more information. www.thorsby.ca/recreation

Get yourself in the gym, and on the right path today!

Fitness is a healthy lifestyle change with numerous benefits, not only for yourself but those surrounding you as well! Join the positive fitness movement and be the best you can be. Healthy people are happy people!

7 Sports & Activities

FREE Public Skating Schedule Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Pre-school skate 10:45am-11:45am

Sticks n’ Pucks

Pre-school skate 10:45am-11:45am

Sticks n’ Pucks 3:30pm-4:30pm

Public Skate 3:30pm-5:00pm

Public Skate 3:30pm-5:15pm

Public Skate 4:30pm– 5:45pm

Family Skate

3:30pm-5:00pm

Public Skate 3:30pm-5:15pm

5:00pm-6:15pm

Valentine’s Family Dance

4th Annual Spring Break Sports Camp

Want to escape the cold and have some fantastic family fun? In spirit of Valentines Day, there will be another family dance and the theme is LOVE EVERYBODY! We will have a local DJ, photo booth fun, face painting, door prizes to be won, and much more!

Come support the complex, and dance your heart out.

Time: 7:00pm– 9:30pm

Join in on the annual fun of this 3 day spring break sports camp! Challenge your athletic ability, learn new sports, and have an absolute blast with your friends! Kids are sure to go home with a smile ear to ear, and exhausted from all the fun. We will also kick off the last day of camp with a pizza party for lunch and swimming at the LRC for the entire afternoon! You will not want to miss this awesome annual event!

Cost: $5 per family

Camp Dates: March 30th, 31st and April 1st

Ages: ALL AGES EVENT

Specific details to be announced

Place: Fieldhouse at Rec Complex

This camp has limited space available!

Contact: Kristen @ 789-4041 or kszepesy@thorsby.ca

Registration opens March 1st!

Basketball Clinic with Kevin Kyle!

Junior Basketball Program

Want to be a basketball star? Work on your skills with all start Kevin Kyle! Kevin is owner and president of Fitness Together and is a basketball star himself. If you want to learn from the best how to be the best, then this is the clinic for you!

Come out and learn the game of basketball and the basics of the game, and have some fun with your friends while breaking a sweat! This program comes to you at no cost, and is welcome to all ages who want to learn the game!

Date: Saturday, January 23rd, 2016

Date: Starts January 7th

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Morning Clinic (Ages 7-11)

Time: 5:30pm– 6:30pm

Date: Friday, February 12th

1:00pm– 4:00pm Afternoon Clinic (Ages 12*)

Cost: FREE

Cost: $45 per clinic

Ages: Grades 2– 4

Ages: 7+

Place: Fieldhouse

Place: Fieldhouse

Contact: Michelle Martin @ 780-951-0827 to register, for information, or any questions or concerns.

Contact: Call Kristen @ 789-4041 or kszepesy@thorsby.ca to register.

Winter 2016

8 Sports & Activities

After School Programs & Parks and Rec Trips Creative Creations!

PD Day Parks & Rec Trips!

Want to challenge your inner creativity? Come down to the complex and participate in art activities that involve art tasks, crafts and creative food art!

Join the Arctic Spas Recreation staff on PD days for some fabulous fun! Every activity is sure to be action packed, so come and challenge yourself to try new things and have some fun!

Date: Tuesdays afterschool starting January 19th

Jan. 29th– TELUS World of Science- Back by popular demand!

The kids will be heading off to the TELUS World of Science for a day of science fun! They will check out all the exhibits, participate in an IMAX movie ’To The Arctic 3D’ as well as see the brand new exhibit The Science Garage! In this exhibit there is wall climbers, wind tunnels, kinetic dance floor, magnetic ball wall, augmented reality sand box, frozen shadow wall, and much more to explore! *MIN 20 KIDS—MAX 30 KIDS*

Jan. 19th: Footprint Penguin Canvas Art Jan. 26th: No Bake Granola Bites Feb. 2nd: Tape Tree Art Feb. 9th: Tasty Fruit Kabobs Feb. 16th: Homemade Silly Putty Feb. 23rd: Peanut Butter Banana Quesadillas Time: 3:30pm– 5:00pm

Place: Complex Craft Room

Mar. 4th– Laser Quest & Boston Pizza Party! We will be heading off to Laser Tag for the bigger portion of the day for three hours of extreme laser tag. Then off to Boston Pizza for a pizza party and pop! Bring your aim and your appetite! *MIN 20 KIDS—MAX 30 KIDS*

Contact: Kristen @ 780-789-4041 or kszepesy@thorsby.ca

Time: 9:30am-4:30pm

*PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY*

Cost: $40 per child

Cost: $40 per child / 6 week session Ages: 6-11 years

Ages: 6– 11 years

Early Dismissal Sports Intermurals Early dismissal Wednesdays we will be participating in sports Intermurals, a healthy snack will be provided, as well as prizes awarded for the winning teams!

Dates: January 6th, February 3rd, March 2nd & April 6th Activities: Jan. 6th– Floor Hockey Tournament Apr. 6th– Dr. Dodgeball Tournament Cost: $5 drop-in or $15 if pre-registered

Feb. 3rd– Badminton Tournament Mar. 3rd– Indoor Soccer Tournament

Ages: 6– 11 years

Place: Fieldhouse in Rec Complex

Contact: Kristen @ 789-4041 or kszepesy@thorsby.ca

Thursday Challenges This 5 week session will challenge your wits, smarts, and athletic abilities! Join us for 6 different challenges with your friends, prizes will be awarded to the winning teams and individuals!

Dates: Thursdays starting January 21st st

Time: 3:30pm– 5:00pm th

Cost: $30 per child or $5 drop-in

Ages: 6– 11 years

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Activities: Jan. 21 : Minute to Win It | Jan. 28 : Snow Outdoor Challenges | Feb. 11 : Scavenger Hunt & Extreme Obstacle Course Feb. 18th: Survivor Challenges | Feb. 25th: Brain Games Challenge

www.thorsby.ca/recreation

Contact: Kristen @ 789-4041 or kszepesy@thorsby.ca

9 Fitness & Lifestyle

Morrissey Wellness Fitness Classes Winter 2016 Call Sherri at 789-2601 to register www.morrisseywellness.com

Extreme Fit Monday 7:00pm Jan 4 start - This fitness class welcomes participants of all ages and levels of fitness, and provides a total body workout. Each session is approximately 1 hour and combines circuit training, cardio, core strengthening, body sculpting and/or flexibility. This class uses a variety of equipment including Moveball, TRX fusion, Interval Training, Circuit Training and more.

Participants are limited please call to book your spot.

Spin & Sculpt Monday 10:30am Jan 4 start- The best benefits of a spinning class combine with a sculpting routine which involves the use of fitness equipment to bring you a great overall workout, this class is great for burning fat and increasing muscle definition. Class is one hour. Space is limited to 24 people so please call to book your spot.

Clip in, Rock On Wednesday 12:00pm Jan 6 start- Pressed for time?

This 45 minute spin class will knock off those extra Christmas pounds. With great music and high intensity drills this class will burn big calories and stay low impact.

Excellent cross training for runners!

Hard Core Strength Wednesday 7:00pm Jan 6 start-This class will focus on full body strength and core conditioning. The movements will train the body to improve function. It is low impact. Although there is no cardio, the strength base will trim pounds and build power.

Power Up Friday 9:00am Jan 8 start - This work out is functional and will improve your power, coordination, agility and flexibility. Body weight resistance and strength circuits will challenge you! This class finishes with 20 minutes for much needed stretching that includes a combination of PNF, rollers, straps and static movements.

All classes are $12 drop in or purchase a 10 session punch pass for $100 Instructor: Sherri Morrissey, AFLCA Fitness Leader, AFLCA Resistance Training, AFLCA Mind Body, Ever Active Kids, Registered Massage Therapist and Nutrition Manager, CSNM

Please contact me if there is interest in a cycling class at another time, or an early morning class.

Winter 2016

10 Fitness & Lifestyle Bent Lizard Yoga

Winter Yoga

Regular yoga classes every Tuesday, 60 minute Hatha flow classes, taught by ryt200 Lesya Lizotte. All levels welcome, no need to register, drop in or punch passes are available. Come out and clear your mind, relax and build strength!

Open to both beginner and also those who practice yoga regularly, this 7 week session will introduce and expand on hatha yoga practices for gaining strength, flexibility, range of motion and mind– body awareness. If you love yoga, or want to try yoga then this class is for you!

Date: Every Tuesday Morning and Evening Time: 9:30am & 6:00pm Price: $10 drop in per class Place: Racquetball Court at the Arctic Spas Rec Complex Contact: Lesya Lizotte - phone or txt @ 780-499-1370, or email llizzy1980@yahoo.ca

Date: Thursday Evenings starting Dec. 3rd Time: 6:30pm– 7:30pm Price: $90 per 7 week session Place: Racquetball Court at the Arctic Spas Rec Complex Contact: Chandra Klatt @ 780-910-2564

Core N More

CrossFit Body Blast

This work out is going to focus on your core, legs, and glutes using circuit interval training. It will strengthen and sculpt your lower body. Cardio blasts added for a better burn! Children of any age welcome. Childcare is not provided, but there will be a space set up for them to play.

Encouraging all ages and levels of fitness to this circuit interval training with core strengthening , cardio, and strength training.

This class will use a variety of portable equipment including but not limited to: TRX fusion, free weights, body bars, and will finish with some full body flexibility. Spaces are limited so please call or email to register.

Date: Tuesdays starting back up January 5th Time: 10:00am– 11:00am Price: $12 drop in or 10 session punch pass for $100 Place: Fieldhouse Contact: Nikki Rosenke with Fortitude Fitness @ 780-2335570 or rosenkenikki@gmail.com

Creative Core & Cardio Turn up the internal heat with a mix of fun moves! Core strengthening and HITT will come into play during this work out class. Come out and feel the burn!

Date: Tuesdays starting January 5th Time: 7:00pm– 8:00pm Price: $60 for 6 weeks or $12 drop in Place: Fieldhouse Contact: Lisa Green @ 780-983-4901 or email at comeworkout@outlook.com

www.thorsby.ca/recreation

Date: Thursdays starting back up January 7th Time: 7:00pm– 8:00pm Price: $12 drop in or 10 session punch pass for $100 Place: Fieldhouse Contact: Nikki Rosenke with Fortitude Fitness @ 780-233-5570 or rosenkenikki@gmail.com

Are you a fitness instructor or personal trainer? New trainers/ instructors are always welcome and promoted at the Arctic Spas Recreation Complex! Call Kristen @ 789-4041 for rates on renting spaces, facility information, as well as free advertising in our program guides!

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Upcoming Winter Events 2016‌ Bulgy Bright Reptile Showcase

Family Day at The Complex!

Susan Schmitz will be coming out to the complex with her reptile buddies and putting on a show for us! Children will also be welcome to pet the reptiles after the show is finished. Be ready to see some creepy crawlies!

Join us at the recreation complex for some FREE family fun! There will be free neon bowling, face painting, bouncy house, fieldhouse fun games, and a family day craft!

Date: Monday, Feb. 15th

Date: Friday, Feb. 5th

Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm

Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm

Cost: FREE

Cost: $2 per person

Place: Recreation Complex

Place: Recreation Complex

Contact: Complex Staff @ 780-789-4041

Contact: Complex Staff @ 780-789-4041

Birthday Party Packages!

Bowling Party! $70

Super Skate! $100

Start your party with some crazy neon bowling and enjoy cake & present celebrations in our private meeting room.

Package includes bowling lanes for 1.5 hours & meeting room for 3 hours.

Create your own NHL action fun skate with a private ice booking! Package includes the arena for 1 hour and the meeting room for 2 hours.

Fieldhouse Fun! $100

The Ultimate! $120

Have free reign of the Fieldhouse for your child’s birthday party! Cake & presents can be enjoyed in this space. Rental includes fieldhouse for 3 hours, and use of our equipment.

Want to do it all at our facility? Package includes bowling lanes for 1 hour, fieldhouse or ice rental (choose one) for 1 hour, and the meeting room for 2 hours.

Winter 2016

Thank you to our 2015-16 Arena Board Sponsors!

Kollbrook Esso Twisted Lime Liquor Co. Baumann’s Back Hoe Services Thorsby Family Restaurant 3D Line Locating Ltd. Schwabs Leduc Bilar’s Garage Arctic Spas Gateway Mechanical Millennium Mechanical Gunslinger Vegetation Mgmt.

5 Star Propane Arts Service & Repair Thorsby Home Hardware Dash Distributors Inc. NuLine Powerline Contractors Darcy Powlik Realty Inc. Thorsby Stockyards Inc. Trench Co Ltd. Dyck Insurance Frontier Construction Products HP Electric Inc. Thorsby Co-operators Mikes Homes CE Media Reschke Fritz LLP Leduc Chrysler Ltd.