Utilities
Customers can choose between competitive contract and regulated options for electricity.
Electrical Power Wireline Service Provider:
Fortis Alberta
Tel: 403-310-9473 Energy Retailer:
For competitive contract rate options & retailers, visit the Utilities Consumer Advocate
Natural Gas Line Service Provider:
ATCO
Tel: 403-310-5678
Gas Retailer:
For competitive contract rate options & retailers, visit the Utilities Consumer Advocate
Telephone Telus Landline:
Tel: 403-310-2255
Water Supply The source of water is two village wells. The reservoir capacity is 200,000 gallons. Caroline’s water and sewage treatment facilities are both designed to serve about 800 people, according to the standards of Alberta Environment. The water distribution system has recently been improved by the installation of a new reservoir and pressurization facility, in 1988.
The sewage system, located south of the Village, is treated by an aeration lagoon. Water is billed on a bimonthly basis and monthly rates are as follows: Metered Monthly Rates
Residential
Water Capital Replacement Fee……. $10.00
Water Consumption ………………..$2.00/m3
Commercial
Water Capital Replacement Fee…… $15.00
Water Consumption ………………. $2.20/m3
Residential users are billed for water, sewer & garbage services.
Waste Management
Sewage treatment is provided by an aerated lagoon system.
Residential:
Sewer Capital Replacement Fee… $4.00
Sewer…………………………………. . 80% of m3
Non-Residential
Sewer Capital Replacement Fee…… $9.00
Sewer……………………………………. 80% of m3
Solid waste from the Village is hauled to a transfer station located 5 miles to the west and is operated by the Rocky Mountain Regional Waste Authority. The residential usage rate is $19.50/month for one weekly pick-up of a 240L cart . Bags are not to be placed in secure carts with all garbage contained in container with lid closed. Commercial properties have third party garbage collection.
Landfill Locations and Hours
http://www.myrockywaste.com/locations
Resident Information
Community Events
Caroline Playschool Society HUB Kids – Out of School Care Program
For more information, open the links:
HUB Kids OOSC Poster (1)
CECC Bach Tots Performance (2)
Play Challenge Poster (2)
Annual Events
Small Town Smackdown (3rd Sat Apr.) – www.wpbbull.com
Farmer’s Market (Fri, May to Sept) – www.albertamarkets.com
Big Horn Stampede (May Long Weekend) – www.carolinebighornstampede.webs.com
Rodeo Parade (Sat May Long Weekend) – www.carolinelive.ca
Canada Day Celebration (Museum) – www.carolinemuseum.ca
Black Elk Hockey Camp (Aug) – www.blackelkhockycamp.com/default.aspx
Christmas Light Up (1st Fri, Dec) – www.carolinelive.ca
Recreational Opportunities
Caroline is now a stop on the Cowboy Trail. To see some of the other communities on the Cowboy Trail, go to: www.thecowboytrail.com
Within the Village there is also:
Edna Topp Park: featuring an outdoor skating rink and child play zone
Little Green Park: child play zone and other recreational activities
Skateboard Park: located south of the Caroline Public School
Caroline Municipal Public Library: located on 50th Avenue
403-722-3781