Agricultural Society
Deanna Browne, Grounds Keeper & Bookings - (403) 748-4808
Will Mackinaw, President
Ag. Centre - (403) 843-2929

The Society maintains the agricultural grounds, including a spacious rodeo arena, with a racetrack, and promotes agricultural events in the community.  The Agriplex has a 60' x 220' sand-based arena, 20' x 30' food service area.  Annual events include the Bull Review, Cutter Parade and the ever famous Rimbey CARA Rodeo! 

The Society has many new and vibrant members this year, and has set a lofty goal of developing plans for and the erection of a 200' by 300' brand new indoor facility!  The multi-use, multi-faceted facility is in the planning stages now, and will be coming into the construction phase in the very new future.  We are looking at funding promised by all levels of Government, as well as our own fundraising initiatives including raffles, concerts and rodeos.

The building itself is going to incorporate several green influences that will bring overall cost down due to savings in both heating and water usage.  The name "AGRIM" has been given to the project, and it will be a sight to see as well as an attractive, profitable and community oriented opportunity.

Please go to the following link and complete the survey regarding the new facility:

http://app.fluidsurveys.com/surveys/rcstrategies/rimbey-agri-recreation-facility-resident-survey/

Alberta Agriculture, Food & Rural Development (AFRD)
Ag. Info Centre - 1-866-882-7677 (toll free)
Government Rite Line - 310-0000
Phone - (780) 427-7311
www1.agric.gov.ab.ca

AFRD has three key responsibilities:
Industry Growth - facilitate new diversified product development

Rural Sustainability - Maintain/improve Alberta's air, water and soil for the well-being of current and future generations through essential policy, legislation, information and services.

Safety Nets - Provides safety net funding to allow farmers the opportunity to adopt the most economically viable management practices for their area.  To support it's mandate of industry growth, AFRD has a number of programs devoted to supporting new and established agriculture businesses.  Many of these programs are geared towards helping new and established agri-food companies.

Amnesty International
Annette Boorman - (403) 843-3115

Amnesty International is a worldwide human rights movement which works impartially for the release of "Prisoners of Conscience".  The group takes part in The Day of Presence in April, holds a Tea in May and has a booth at the Christmas Farmers Market for Human Rights Day in December, to draw attention to human rights violations around the world.

Blindman Handi-Van Society
(403) 843-7733

Transportation for local and out-of-town seniors and/or disabled persons to various appointments and places around town, as well as taking them to the Red Deer Hospital or wherever there is a need to go.  Please call for an appointment.

Blindman Youth Action Society (BYAS)
Box 980, Rimbey, T0C 2J0
(403) 843-4304
Contact: Wayne Clark - (403) 843-7711

The Blindman Youth Action Society is dedicated to fundraising for building and managing the Youth Centre in Rimbey.

Bluffton 4-H Beef Club
Marian Johnson - (403) 843-4823

The program is designed to teach children how to raise market beef from calf to finish, dealing with economics and feeding principles.  Community services such as highway clean-up and public speaking are also an integral part of the club with a strong emphasis on fun. 

Community Liaison Group
Box 980, Rimbey, T0C 2J0
(403) 843-4304
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Representatives from community groups and agencies meet every other month to inform each other of current issues and new initiatives.  The group welcomes new members and would like to hear from you and any agencies/groups you represent.

County of Ponoka Literacy Society
(403) 783-5211

We are dedicated to promoting literacy within the towns of Rimbey & Ponoka.  We provide trained volunteers to work individually with adults who wish to improve their reading, writing and numerical skills.  We also provide early literacy programs for families which include: Mother Goose, Story Sacks and Books for Babies.

Early Intervention Program
Children's Services Centre
4826 - 47th St., Red Deer, T4N 1R2
(403) 843-2606
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Provides support to families who have an infant or preschool child with special needs.  Complete assessments of the child's skills and abilities, and to work with families to develop plans for using community supports and for enhancing the child's development.

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) & Rimbey Volunteer Centre
Peggy Makofka - Director
Phone: (403) 843-2030
Fax: (403) 843-3270

Home support and Personal Care Services, Meals on Wheels, Volunteer Visiting, Drivers, Income Tax Preparation, Palliative Care, Seniors Information and Referral, Life Line, Families First, Youth Activitiy Program, Parenting Support, Classes and Resource Library, Collective Kitchen, Food Bank and Tools for School.  Information and referral to community programs and addressing needs as identified.

Farmers' Market - Rimbey
Gayle Rondeel - (403) 843-6864

The Farmers' Market is a gathering of local and district community members who have items to sell that they have either made or grown.  Weekly markets begin on the first Saturday of May and run until the Thanksgiving Longweek end from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at Pas-Ka-Poo Park.  Merchants Day is featured as well as the Christmas Farmers Market.  Please call ahead.

Gull Lake North Citizens On Patrol Association
Contact Rimbey RCMP - (403) 843-2224

We work under the direction of, and in conjunction with the Rimbey RCMP Detachment.

Helping Hands
403-843-2628 or 403-843-2442

To assist those in need of clothing, household items and furniture.

Horticulture Society - Rimbey & District
Gail Hood - (403) 843-2539

Box 1715, Rimbey, AB  T0C 2J0

The Rimbey and District Horticultural Club operates under the umbrella of the Rimbey & District Agriculture Society. The club offers various opportunties to its members as the objectives of the Society are to provide information to the gardening public; support Horticultal Education; and recognize outstanding contributions in the field of horticulture. Society hosts many Horticulural events throughout the year. New members are always welcome and the club meets once a month.

Interested individuals are welcome to contact Gail Hood for more details. 

Kinsmen Club of Rimbey
Phil Swanson - (403) 843-3103
Steve Schrader - (403) 843-3166

The Kinsmen Club is a service organization for men between the ages of 21-45.  The group provides fellowship for its members and service to the community through various activities and projects such as the Drag Races, Demolition Derby and Community Calendar.  Funds from hockey and football drafts and pools go to local and community events.

Kitchener Lodge #95 A.F. & A.M.
Master of the Lodge - Allan Tarleton - (403) 843-2379
Secretary of the Lodge - Herb Keith - (403) 843-2384

Freemasonry is for men of good character and is open to men of all races and religions.  We sponsor a Higher Education Bursary Fund that assists students with limited means.

www.mastermason.com/kitchener95

Ladies Auxiliary to the Rimbey Health Care Centre
Gail Hood - (403) 843-2539

We raise funds to provide comfort and service to patients of Acute Care and Long Term Care at the Rimbey Hospital and to establish good public relations by contact to the David Thompson Regional Health Authority administration, staff and public.

Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion #36
Joyce Eggleston - (403) 843-6650
Vi Christianson - (403) 843-2072

The Auxiliary assists the Legion Branch #36 with Remembrance Day functions, Bingos and related Legion activities.  Locally, we provide an annual monetary award at the High School Graduation and assist in the bursary program for post secondary studies at the provincial level.  The Provincial Legion Hospital Fund is also supported.  Entertainment is provided at the L.T.C. Facility annually.

Rimbey & District Annual Reunion
Gladys Johnson - (403) 843-6893
Viola Schneider - (403) 843-6737

Open to residents and former residents of Rimbey and area who have an interest in their local heritage.  An annual meeting followed by lunch, a short program and LOTS of reminiscing is held on the last Monday in June.

Parent Link Centre (Rimbey)
Trish Matthews
(403) 843-2030 (FCSS)
www.parentlinkalberta.ca

Helping you with your most challenging role...being a parent.

Ponoka/Rimbey Adult Learning Council
Rimbey Coordinator - Lynn - (403) 843-3201

The Adult Learning Council is a non-profit organization operating within Ponoka, Rimbey and surrounding area. The goal of the Council is to mobilize resources to offer coordinated comprehensive and meaningful courses to adults in the community.  The Council is comprised of interested individuals who have joined together representing provincial and local government, educational institutions, community associations and the general public.

Recycle Depot - Rimbey & District Project '84
4819 - 49th St., Rimbey
Ray Durand - (403) 843-2155

The depot accepts newsprint, office type paper and envelopes, all magazines and glossy paper as well as clear and clean glass jars and bottles (no coloured glass please).  There is also a milk container collector located outside the building for clean cardboard and plastic containers.  This project is jointly operated by the Town of Rimbey and the Rimbey Lions Club.  Volunteers who wish to participate in paper sorting are welcome.  Each year 160-170 tonnes of material and 10-12 tonnes of glass are saved from landfills by recycling.  Please help us make a difference.

Rimbey & District Crime Watch Association
Rimbey RCMP Office - (403) 843-2224

The Rimbey & District Crime Watch members all display signs on their property, and enjoy the motto "People Helping People" and are the eyes and ears of the community.

Rimbey 4-H Club

Teaches kids to learn to do by doing.

Rimbey/Ponoka Cadets
Heather Schwartz 403-886-5709

Teaches kids to learn to do by doing.

Rimbey Exhibition Association
John Curtis - (403) 843-4712

This organization takes the initiative of coordinating the Rimbey Rodeo in June, as well as maintaining and upgrading the rodeo grounds.  The Association supports the Foothills Cowboys and High School Rodeo associations and donates some proceeds to groups within the community.

Rimbey Fish & Game Association
Daryl Hunt - (403) 843-6564
Gary Schorlmer - (403) 748-2201
Fax: (403) 843-3898

Our Project: Open Creek Dam Recreation Area.  Camping and fishing open May to end of September.  Reservations available by calling (403) 843-6931.

Our Mandate: Conservation of wildlife and to protect and enhance habitat.

Rimbey Historical Society
(403) 843-2004
(403) 843-2114

This non-profit society upgrades and maintains the beautiful Pas-Ka-Poo Park and museums, offering to residents and visitors alike, the opportunity to get a glimpse of our areas heritage.  The Centennial Pavilion, complete with a concession, is rented for various functions.  Please call the numbers above for more information.

Rimbey Lions Club
Located in the Rimbey Community Centre
President - Stephan Van Oostrom - 403-843-0028
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Website: http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/RimbeyAB/index.php

The Lions Club is the world's largest service club organization whose main purpose is to serve the needs that challenge their communities.  Lions tackle tough problems like blindness, drug abuse prevention and diabetes awareness.  Lions also collect and recycle eyeglasses for distribution in developing countries.  Lions members - men and women - provide immediate and sustained relief in time of disaster and offer long-term assistance to those in need.  Lions are community leaders who strive to better their communities by building parks and playgrounds, supporting hospitals and many other programs.  The Rimbey Lions actively volunteer at many local projects and club activities such as the rodeo booth and mobile concession, Project '84 Recycle, bingos, casinos, golf tournament, fish derby, Pancake Day, skateboard park, blood donor clinics, walking trail, Lions Quest, Project Pride and many more.  For 85 years, whenever there is a need at home or around the world, Lions members are there to help.  We serve.

Rimbey Municipal Library
(403) 843-2841

Public Library services; books, audio tapes, magazines, children's programming, public events, free computer/internet access.  Yearly borrower cards are available for individuals or families.

Rimbey Neighbourhood Place
Leanne Evans - (403) 843-4304
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www.rimbeyneighbourhoodplace.ca

We provide support and direction for families who are unsure of where to turn.  We strive to ensure that the communities' social well-being is improved through specific actions and measurable results.  Neighbourhood Place hosts many visiting and local agencies as well as groups and societies.  We are also the home of the Youth Action Centre for children 10-17.

Rimbey Silver Spurs Light Horse 4-H Club
Guy Beaulieu - (403) 843-3413

Silver Spurs hosts montly meetings as well as monthly riding clinics.  The Club promotes community awareness by participating in various activities within and out of the community.  Such activities include but are not limited to: assisting physically challenged children to learn to ride, hospital vists and craft making (i.e. gingerbread house making at the hospital).

Royal Canadian Legion - Rimbey Branch #36
5109 - 50th St., Rimbey
(403) 843-2464
Eric Hornsey - (403) 843-2567
Barbara Patey - (403) 843-2844

The Legion is dedicated to assist Veterans and spouses when circumstances of health or finances exceed their ability to cope.  We host the November 11th Remembrance Day Service, participate in the annual parade and Canada Day Celebrations.

Meetings first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.  Last Thursday of each month, crib at 7:00 p.m. (info. call Gladys at 843-3947).  Come join in the fun - everyone welcome.

Sleigh, Wagon & Saddle Club

We have our Sleigh and Cutter Parade annually on Family Day at the Rimbey Agricultural Grounds and is open to everyone - sleighs and cutters only.  We have poker rallies, campouts, attend parades, give wagon and sleigh rides for many organizations.