Community Services

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Recreation Services manages the Mayerthorpe Exhibition Centre, Mayerthorpe Aquatic Centre, skateboard park, toboggan hill, outdoor skating rink and local parks. The Recreation Coordination acts as a liaison to the various volunteer groups that operate the Diamond Centre, curling rink, and sports grounds.

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) organizes early childhood development, children,  and seniors programming. As well, they coordinate a low income tax return program and promote community development. 

The FCSS and Recreation Coordinator plays a significant role in providing local groups with grant information, and works with Community Services Committee in presenting recommendations to Mayerthorpe Town Council.

The Town of Mayerthorpe’s Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and Recreation Coordinator can be reached at (780) 786-2416. Ext.223

The Town of Mayerthorpe’s Community Services Department has a range of programs in place support community development

Grant Information
If you have questions on grants available to community groups our staff would be happy to assist you in obtaining application forms, or with information on criteria.  Grant information is available through FCSS at (780) 786-2416. Ext.223

Interagency Meetings
Interagency meetings are temporarily virtual on the 3rd Friday of January, March, May, September, and November. This is an information meeting where community and provincial agencies get together for sharing information.

Volunteer Registry
A Volunteer Registry is available through the FCSS & Recreation Coordinator at (780) 786-2416. Ext.223. Staff are available to help with volunteer information and requirements. We also have a volunteer Disaster Services team. Contact FCSS for Emergency Social Services volunteers, which is part of the Disaster Services Team.

Community Foundation
Donations may be made to the Edmonton Community Foundation 9910 – 103 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5K 2V7 to the Mayerthorpe Area Community Fund or to the Marshall Hagman Scholarship Fund or any of the scholarship funds. They will receive a charitable tax receipt from ECF. Contact (780)426-0015.

Whitecourt & Area Family Support Program 
Provides Universal Programming and Parent Education for families with children/youth 0-18 years of age, and Diversion Services for families with youth aged 7-18 years of age. Diversion services are free, accredited, family centered, solution-focused counseling and family support. For more information click here.

The Town of Mayerthorpe’s Family and Community Suport Services (FCSS) is designed to enhance the well-being of families, children, youth and seniors in our community

As part of our Community Services Department, FCSS provides Parent Link early childhood development programs, youth development programs and seniors’ programs.

We also have a grant program designed to support projects and programs that improve the social well-being of our community.  View the FCSS Grant Application.

If you are affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, there are supports for you through the Alzheimer Society.   The program is called “First Link” which can connect you to health services and information from the time of diagnosis throughout the progression of the disease.   For more information look up www.alzheimer.ca.

Questions?  Contact the FCSS and Recreation Services Coordinator by calling the Town Office at (780) 786-2416.

Town of Mayerthorpe is pleased to offer early childhood programs through the Community Services.  Programs connect parents, childcare givers and their children with one another. 

Playgroup - We currently have limited openings available
This is a drop off program for three and four year olds. Based on creative fun and learning through play, playgroup provides a stimulating environment in which the child can expand their knowledge, skills, confidence and social behavior. There are one-day or two-day per week programs available for both age groups. Rates are $Free for the one-day program, or $32.49 for the two-day program, for a three-month session. Sessions run from September to December, January to March, and April to June. For Registration call 780-786-2416.  

Free Income Tax Preparation for the Following

Commencing March 1, 2025, Mayerthorpe Senior Outreach will again be preparing Income Tax Returns. Qualifying clients can call to book an appointment.  To qualify for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, individuals must have a modest income and a simple tax situation.

This may include:

• adults 65 years and older
• housing-insecure individuals
• Indigenous Peoples
• modest-income individuals
• newcomers
• persons with disabilities
• students and youth

Modest Income

The following table provides a guideline to determine what is considered a modest income. In general, a modest income means the total family income is less than or equal to the amount shown in the chart below, based on the size of the family.

Family size includes an individual, or a couple, and their dependants.

Simple tax situation

In general, a tax situation is simple if an individual has no income or if their income comes from these sources:

• employment
• pension
• benefits, such as the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, disability insurance, employment insurance, and social assistance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)
• scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, or grants
• interest (under $1,000)

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program does not provide training or support for complex tax situations. Volunteers will not complete returns with the following:

• self-employment income or employment expenses
• business income and expenses
• rental income and expenses
• interest income over $1,000
• capital gains or losses
• bankruptcy in the tax year (or the year before, if that return has not yet been filed)
• deceased person
• foreign property (T1135)
• foreign income

Remember

• Volunteers are not expected to answer complex tax questions. If a taxpayer needs information that is beyond the volunteer’s expertise, they should go to ca/taxes or call 1-800-959-8281.
• Volunteers should only complete tax returns they feel comfortable preparing based on the information the taxpayer gives them.

For more information or to book an appointment please contact:

Katie Mosher
Seniors Coordinator
Town of Mayerthorpe                                        Phone:  780-786-2416 (Ext. 228)
Box 420                                                              Fax:  780-786-4590
Mayerthorpe, Alberta, T0E 1N0                         senior@mayerthorpe.ca

West End Bus Program

West End Bus Schedule January-February 2025

Gift Certificates are now available for purchase for West End Bus Trips.  ($15.00, $20.00, $50.00 & $100.00) To Purchase a Gift Certificate please visit the Mayerthorpe Town Office.

The West End Bus Excursion Program has subsidized recreational trips available for those over 50.  This program is a partnership between Lac Ste. Anne County, Town of Mayerthorpe and Woodlands County.

Our bus is a Mercedes Diesel Sprinter equipped with 15 leather seats, TV Screen and Surround Sound to make those longer trips more enjoyable.

You can  find information regarding these trips at www.lsac.ca, www.woodlands.ab.ca  To register, contact our West End Bus Coordinator at (780)284-9321 or by email web@mayerthorpe.ca .  Once you have registered payment can be made in person at the Mayerthorpe Town Office or by mailing Town of Mayerthorpe, Box 420, Mayerthorpe, AB  T0E 1N0.