BERWYN

Located 171 km north of Grande Prairie, Alberta, on Highway 2 is the Village of Berwyn, with a population of 546 people. (2004 stats) Berwyn is 11 km from Grimshaw and 37 km from the town of Peace River.

Main street Berwyn, includes Hotel, Firehall, Post Office, Public Library and an active seniors drop-in centre and more. (May 2005)

Homesteaders arrived in the area around the year 1910, and in 1922, the settlement was officially named Berwyn. Named after the village of Berwyn in Denbigshire, Wales. Berwyn was incorporated as a village in 1936.

Berwyn is known as the "Town of the Tower". The village was one of the last communities in Alberta with a wooden water tower. It was taken down in 1982 and a replica stands at the main entrance to the community.
For historical pictures and info on the Berwyn Water Tower visit:
Canadian Water Towers and Standpipes.

Berwyn rural area is mainly farming with other industries that include forestry and oil and gas. The largest employer of Berwyn is Central Peace Contracting that are involved with road construction.

The Tower Park, includes a campground, 3 ball diamonds, volleyball courts, 2 tennis courts, and playground. Skating arena, curling rink. The Community Centre and Hall was originally the old Hospital.

The Peace River Bible Institute (Bible School) originally started in Berwyn many years ago. Its inception in 1933. Then it moved to Grande Prairie and later to its present location in Sexsmith some 24 kilometers north of Grande Prairie. Today approximately 262 students are enrolled.

There is one school in Berwyn. The Lloyd Garrison School, kindergarten to grade 9. Approximately 130 students attend. (780) 338-3971. High school students either go to Grimshaw or Peace River.

Berwyn Elks Community Centre. (780) 338-3097.
Mighty Peace Tourism Association. (780) 338-2364.

Events: Fiesta Days is held the 1st weekend of August and is the kickoff to the North Peace Stampede. Mainstreet is closed for BBQ, midway for the kids, games of chance, antique car show, street dance and fireworks. The North Peace Stampede 3-day event is held at Lac Cardinal (Bear Lake Recreation area and Rodeo Grounds) located 11 km north of Berwyn. Pro rodeo. (780) 338-3848.

The Berwyn Agricultural Society sponsors an agricultural fair and bench show first weekend in June. Includes grain & craft exhibitions, baking and garden. (780) 338-2285.

Berwyn's Annual Christmas Parade happens in early December, includes Turkey Bingo and Hay Rides. Each year, Berwyn kicks off the new year with a New Years Eve Family Celebration. Includes hay rides, skating, and fireworks.

For more information on Berwyn visit the Village of Berwyn Website.

2008 EVENTS OF THE PEACE COUNTRY

Welcome to the Village of Berwyn located in the Municipal District of Peace No. 135. (780) 338-3845.

Village of Berwyn Administration office. (780) 338-3922.

Berwyn Post Office located n one of the oldest buildings in Berwyn. The first post office was established in 1922 with E.T. Williamson, the first postmaster.

Berwyn Golden Age Club. Seniors Centre that welcomes those 50 and over. 5110-51 Street. (780) 338-3750.

Berwyn Fire Hall. 10-member volunteer fire department with two trucks. Only 2 fires occurred in Berwyn in the last 10 years. (1992-2002)