Beaverlodge, Alberta
Located just 43 km west of Grande Prairie, Alberta, is the Town of Beaverlodge, with a population of 2251 with 914 lving in dwellings compared to 2,720 (2015 stats). Beaverlodge provides services to over 4,000. Known as the "Gateway to the Monkman Pass." Beaverlodge is known for its Giant Beaver Sculpture and Beaverlodge Cultrural Centre and is one of the many communities located in the County of Grande Prairie. Also one of the landmarks you will see situated along the Highway 43 is the Beaverlodge Hotel that includes a Tavern and Restaurant.
Beaverlodge Sign- more info
Beaverlodge Landmark more info
Cultural and Visitors Centre - more info
Beaverlodge Campground more info
Beaverlodge has a diverse economy. The top industries include Retail, Oil, Agriculture, and Construction. Beaverlodge is home to the Northern Agricultural Research Station. The Federal experimental station originally started in 1916. Employs 23 full time staff and 17 part-time staff.
Beaverlodge Pool Complex opened in January 2002 corner of 10th street and 4th Avenue - more info
Beaverlodge Hall holds 200 to 225 people for Weddings and all kinds of functions. Basement has a meeting room - more info
Beaverlodge Hospital located at 422-10A Street is the only hospital in the County of Grande Prairie - more info
HISTORY OF BEAVERLOGE, ALBERTA
The original Beaverlodge settlement was located on the east hill overlooking the valley. The first store opened in 1909 and In 1910 the first school was build at the old townsite with Mrs. C.A. Drake as the first teacher. Two more schools were also built shortly after. When the railway came in 1925, the settlement moved from the hill nearly 2 km to be along the present location by the tracks.
The Canadian Forces Radar Station which started in 1954 was located on the top of Saskatoon Mountain just east of Beaverlodge. It provided a boost to the community til 1988 when the station was finally closed. Beaverlodge has a diverse economy.
South Peace Centennial Museum opened in 1967, located just west of Beaverlodge 2.5 km north on Highway 43. Celebrates the Annual South Peace Centennial Pioneer Days and Peace Country Opry, 3rd Sunday of July.
The South Peace Centennial Museum is now home to a grain elevator built in 1929 that was located at Albrite, along Highway 43 near the town of Beaverlodge. It was originally owned by Federal Pacific Grain, then UGG who sold it to the Fosters in 1964. It was first hoped that an elevator located in Beaverlodge could be moved to the Museum, but it was discovered, that elevator couldn't be moved because of the poor condition it was in. In the spring of 1996 two old United Grain elevators in Beaverlodge were demolished. Those elevators were built in 1928 and over time became inefficient.
Beaverlodge Schools - more info
Beaverlodge Curling - more info
Beaverlodge Events:
Jones Jamboree held annually in early July. The Annual Agriculture Fair is held in mid August. Other activities include Pee Wee Hockey Hockey Tournaments, Skating Carnivals as well as the Beaverlodge Farmers' Market takes place at the Community Centre.
NOW POSTED Events of the Peace Country
Town of Beaverlodge. (780) 354-2201. Beaverlodge & District Chamber of Commerce (780) 354-8785. Town of Beaverlodge Website
Beaverlodge Residential Area
The Pacific Regeneration Technologies Tree Nursery is Beaverlodge's largest employer. The 7 acre tree nursery produces 11 million seedlings per year of mainly spruce and pine. Began operation in 1995. Beaverlodge has its own Airstrip 2km south of the Town. It is paved but only accessible to small aircraft. It is home to the Grande Prairie Soaring Society.
Beaverlodge Ag Society. Agri-Plex is facility used for bingo, livestock sales, Agricultural Fair held in August each year. (780) 354-8785.
Beaverlodge has its own outdoor swimming pool and home of the Baracuda Swim Club. 1024-4 Avenue. (780) 354-2800.
Beaverlodge Advertiser. Local community paper that began as a weekly in 1956. Trevor Harris owned and operated the newspaper for 52 years until he sold it in 2008. He died in 2012 at the age of 78 years.
Beaverlodge Churches - more info
