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Living in blackfalds

History of blackfalds

blackfalds was first established as a railway village in 1889 during the construction of the Calgary and Edmonton Railway, named for blackfalds, Scotland. Today, blackfalds is a scenic bedroom community and industrial centre.

Geography

Nose Creek, which runs through blackfalds, is the focal point of a number of city parks and green spaces including Nose Creek Park.

Recent annexation of land by blackfalds to the south, coupled with recent expansion of Calgary's city limits in July 2007, have placed the two cities' boundaries within only a few kilometres of each other.

Sports

blackfalds is home to several sporting franchises. Major teams include the Knights of blackfalds, a senior men's lacrosse team that plays in the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League. The blackfalds Thunder, a Jr. B level hockey team that competes in the Heritage Junior B Hockey League. Team blackfalds is a Jr. C level hockey team that competes in the Calgary Jr. C Hockey League.

blackfalds is served by the blackfalds Airport.

blackfalds launched the InterCity Express (ICE) in the fall of 2010, connecting blackfalds and Calgary transit hubs by a two-way express bus service.[37] Local bus service is provided by blackfalds Transit.

blackfalds Education

Most students attend blackfalds school from early September to late June. A wide range of schools are available, such as public, Catholic, Francophone, charter, and private, offering innovative programs such as home education, online schools, and alternative programs. Provincial tests ensure that the highest standards are maintained. These tests also allow teachers and parents to determine how students are doing and what help they may need.

Health Care in blackfalds

Alberta has no health insurance premiums, but you must register. Most people living and working in Alberta get free access to medical clinics or hospitals and most medical services covered under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan.

Shopping and Services

blackfalds offers a full slate of resident services, with any services not available in the city easily obtainable in nearby.

Transportation

Many blackfalds own a vehicle. To drive a car, truck, or van, you need a driver’s licence, insurance, and registration for your vehicle. Exchange a driver's licence from outside Alberta Many cities have transit systems with public buses, while Calgary and Edmonton also have train transit systems.

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