2025 Garbage & Recycling Schedule + Magnets Now Available

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December 20, 2024

2025 Thorsby Garbage & Recycling Schedule + Magnets!

The 2025 Garbage and Recycling Schedule for the Town of Thorsby is now available. The yearly magnets are also available now at the Town Office. It is a limited supply for the year, and first come first serve, so we ask households to please only take one if possible. Thank you for your kindness and understanding!...

December 13, 2024

Thorsby Town Office Holiday Hours

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December 6, 2024

Independent Feature Film Location Opportunity

To all Thorsby residents! There is currently an opportunity for local residents to see if their home reasonably fits the criteria to act as a feature film set. This is a paid opportunity, for more information, please see here: Scout Letter - Independent Film Location Search...

November 29, 2024

Protect Your Pets This Winter!

Protect Your Pets This Winter! Did you know? Under the Alberta Animal Protection Act, it’s illegal to leave pets exposed to extreme weather conditions without proper shelter, warmth, and care. Letting animals suffer in the cold isn’t just cruel—it’s against the law. Common Risks to Pets Left in the Cold: Frostbite: Ears, paws, and tails are especially vulnerable.Hypothermia: Prolonged…

November 29, 2024

Hey Thorsby! It’s Snow Time!

Winter is here, and we want to make sure our sidewalks are safe and clear for everyone in our community! Starting November 30th, sidewalk inspections will be in full swing to ensure compliance with Bylaw 2006-05, Section 7, Subsection 18. Here’s the deal:48 hours is all you’ve got to clear snow, ice, dirt, or debris from the sidewalk adjacent to your property…

November 27, 2024

NOTICE: Utility Bills Amid Canada Post Strike

The Town of Thorsby has received information that Canada Post has changed their rules regarding local postage amidst the on-going strike. Canada Post has now determined that they will not deliver local mail to local Post Office boxes in addition to not delivering to non-local locations. This decision has nothing to do with the Town of Thorsby. To receive your utility…

November 26, 2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Rural Community Route Information

Are you a resident of Drayton Valley or within 120 km? Become a registered nurse without leaving your home community! Attend the info session tomorrow night (Nov. 27) for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Rural Community Route – a partnership of University of Calgary and AHS. Register now!Rural Community Route | Faculty of Nursing | University of Calgary (ucalgary.ca)...

November 26, 2024

Thorsby Ukrainian Malanka Festival!

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November 24, 2024

IMPORTANT: Water Main Break & School Instructions

UPDATE NOV 26TH 2024: Traffic will return to normal patterns as of the early morning of Wednesday, November 27th. We thank you for your patience and understanding! ------- UPDATE NOV 25TH 2024: These road conditions will continue to Tuesday, November 26th. ------- UPDATE 6:45PM - NOV 24TH 2024: Directions For Monday Schools The intersection by the schools are blocked…

November 15, 2024

Road Closure - Work Commencing on Hankin Street

UPDATE: This work will continue into November 19th and 20th from 8:00am to 5:00pm. We thank you for your patience! ...

October 24, 2024

Water Main Break - Road Closure on 52nd Street

OCT 24TH / 2024 @ 8:25AM   Water was returned to affected residences and businesses at 9:00pm last night after diligent work from our crews. The main break has been fixed but there are still barricades up as crews continue to analyze.   ---   OCT 24TH / 2024 @ 3:15PM   Water is currently shut off for repairs affecting from 50th Avenue to 48th Avenue along 52nd…

October 22, 2024

Lost Set of Keys Found!

One set of two keys were found on the corner of 48th and 49th. They can be found at the Town Office. If you can tell us what the two keys are, we'll hand them off to the rightful owner! Thank you! ...

October 15, 2024

Himalayan Balsam Invades Thorsby!

Beware, Thorsby residents... This Halloween, it’s not just ghosts and goblins lurking in the shadows—there’s a new invader in town! The Himalayan Balsam has arrived, and it’s more terrifying than you think! Like a plant from a horror story, it spreads fast, choking out our beautiful native plants and causing chaos in our waterways. It’s creeping up on us,…

October 15, 2024

RBC Payments Now Accepted

The Town of Thorsby now accepts the Royal Bank of Canada for online payments. We appreciate your patience....