The Acadia Valley Rec Club officially became a non-profit organization in 1983 but has been operating since the early 1960’s. As our community’s most active group, the Rec Club owns and operates the curling rink, arena, and the baseball diamond facilities and organizes several important events each year. The Ice to Dice Bonspiel, held in March and entering its 19th year is their most popular event of the year and is a significant fundraiser for the club. The club also hosts a ladies bonspiel in February and a Boxing Card in April. Their busy schedule is rounded out with the Grey Cup Chili Cook-off and two fishing derbies (summer and winter). Club. The Acadia Valley Rec Club also contributes funds to various community functions, Warren Peers School, Alsask swimming pool, Cactus Gymnastics Club, local 4-H clubs and operates their own scholarship program for recent high school graduates. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month and new members are always welcome. For further information, please contact Rec Club President Jordan Kuhn at 403-664-7089.
The Acadia Valley Community Club was founded in 1916, costing $0.10 to join, and was originally called “The Helping Hand”. In 1939, the name was changed to the present one. In these early years, the club held debates, concerts, and dances, with nearly the entire community contributing and participating in the effort. In 1949, a hall was built through funding by local donations and became a key piece of the community. The hall was renovated in the 1970’s and in 2015, and saw the installation of gas and water, a kitchen renovation, updated bathrooms and a new bar. The Community Club hosts and caters events year round in the MD of Acadia, including the grandmother’s supper, which is coming up on its 82st year, the Grade 9 graduation from Warren Peers School, 2016 Fashion Show, as well as many anniversaries, funerals, and weddings. The Community Club has also published three cookbooks that have become locally renowned and wrote and edited Times To Remember, Volumes I and II, Acadia Valley’s history books. The organization also donates time and resources to our other local groups, such as the Rec Club to help fund other activities and infrastructure throughout our community. The Community Club meeting on the first Tuesday of each month and new members are always welcome. For additional information, please contact Community Club President Sabrina Marr at 403-664-5173.
The Knights of Columbus was established in 1954 and is affiliated with the Catholic Church. The mandate of the club is to support the local community and area through charitable giving. The club donates both time and money to Warren Peers School, Alsask swimming pool, Big Country Health Unit, and local 4-H clubs. The Knights organize several community events, such as the turkey shoot held during Thanksgiving weekend and the parish picnic held at the historic St. Peter and Paul’s Church. However their largest event is the The Acadia Valley Sausage Fry, which can attract over 500 people and features a live band, DJ and homemade sausage and sides for all-ages to enjoy. The club is also responsible for the maintenance of the church grounds and St. Peter and Paul’s cemetery. KC meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month. For more information please contact the Grand Knight Rob Willis at 403-664-1998.
In July of 1991, the one remaining grain elevator in Acadia Valley was re-opened as a museum, including such pieces as a caboose, antique farm equipment, homestead house, an authentic catalog house, and varied pieces of antique furniture and decorum. Also at this time, the tea house opened as a full service restaurant and gift shop. Both the museum and tea house are open seven days a week during the months of July and August, and tours are available. All of this is made possible by the hard working folks who comprise the Prairie Elevator Society and the other volunteers who help out year round to keep the properties looking their best. For more information, please contact Society President Lorraine Kuhn at 403-664-0150. The direct phone line to the elevator is 403-972-2028.
The Sunset club began in 1982 when a drop- in was held for local seniors at the community hall. From this, a strong and active community group was begun in 1986, through tireless fundraising and various grants the group had enough money to construct the present hall. The Sunset club is a key piece of our community and they work hard to support it. Further, the group donates both time and money to such worthy efforts as STARS, HALO, the Ice to Dice Bonspiel, Big Country Health Foundation, and children’s skating every winter in Acadia Valley. Each Wednesday at noon, a drop in social is held at the clubhouse with games and lunch while the last Monday of every month is a potluck and general meeting. For more information please contact Sunset Club President Bev Niwa at 403-664-7051.
