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Join our team at the ECRC!
We are looking for two dynamic individuals to fill a Junior and a Senior lifeguard position at the new Entwistle Community Recreation Centre. These positions are full time opportunities, be sure to apply online today!
Closing date: July 23, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
Learn more, visit our Current Openings page.
Select County services are available at the ECRC!
County residents now have the option to access select services at the Entwistle Community Recreation Centre!
Services include:
- Address changes
- Alternate Pick up/Drop off location for mail/packages
- Ball Diamond Bookings for Meridian Sports Park and Coal Diamond Sports Park
- Basic Tax inquiries and payments
- Cemetery plot sales and inquiries
- Enforcement complaints/inquiries
- Fire permits
- Fun bag pick up/drop off
- General complaints
- Map Sales
- Utility payments
Save your fuel and your time, make an appointment today by calling 780-727-3947 or emailing hello@parklandcounty.com
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Entwistle Community Recreation Centre updates
Update March 17, 2021:
Select services are available at the Entwistle Community Recreation Centre (listed above).
Updated March 13, 2020
Updated October 6, 2020
Past updates:
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Update October 6, 2020 |
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Construction is well underway on the New pool and community recreation centre! The slide has been installed and construction is quickly coming to a close, which means:
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Update November 5, 2019 |
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Update October 2, 2019 |
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Update July 19, 2019 |
CONSTRUCTIONThe contractor has mobilized to site and construction is set to start shortly. |
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Update July 02, 2019 |
GROUNDBREAKINGParkland County Council, and a member of Yellowhead County Council, came together with the community of Entwistle on Canada Day to officially break ground and reveal concept drawings of the facility. |
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Update June 06, 2019 |
DEMOLITIONDemolition is complete DESIGNPreliminary designs of the facility are almost complete and will be shared at the Groundbreaking & BBQ on June 19th CONSTRUCTIONIs on track to to begin this summer. Timelines will be announced as soon as they have been set. |
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Update April 04, 2019 |
DEMOLITIONDemolition is well underway. Due to some challenges in locating the main water shutoff, a portion of the sidewalk had to be excavated. We apologize for the unforseen inconvenience. |
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Update March 21, 2019 |
DEMOLITIONDemolition of the Entwistle Pool, Curling Rink, Skate Park and Playground will be starting within the next week to two weeks. The entire site will be fenced off to ensure the safety of the residents and the workers. The skatepark ramps will be removed and stored for the duration of the project. Components of the playground that are still up code will be repurposed. Phase 1 of the demolition will be the removal of all hazardous material. These hazardous materials are within the buildings and pose no risk to the general public. Phase 2 of the demolition will see the removal of all the existing structures. Demolition work will be mostly completed Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. DESIGNPreliminary designs of the facility will be completed over the next month to two months. The designs will be shared at open houses in the community; details of these open houses will be posted on this page when they are available. If you have any questions or concerns about the project please contact Suzanne Merrills 780.968.3236 or via email . To follow updates on the project including pool features, hub design and timelines, don't forget to subscribe to this page. |
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Update September 27, 2018 |
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Thanks Entwistle and area for over 30 great years of memories made at the Entwistle Pool! Be on the lookout this fall for professional crews out removing the old structures to ready the site for construction of the new Entwistle Outdoor Pool and Community Hub - beginning spring 2019. To follow updates on the project including pool features, hub design and timelines, don't forget to subscribe to this page. |
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Update May 8, 2018 |
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Council approved up to $9.3 million for the Entwistle Outdoor Pool and Community Hub, based on the components outlined in the Program Statement. The project will be funded by $4 million in restricted surplus and $5.3 in debenture borrowing. A Borrowing Bylaw will be presented to Council at their May 22, 2018 meeting for First Reading. Updates will be posted following the Borrowing Bylaw process, which is anticipated to be completed by August 2018. |
Project history
Over the past nine years, four studies have been done to provide recommendations on the Entwistle Pool.
2009
The Recreation, Parks and Open Spaces Master Plan (2009) recommended that a feasibility analysis be undertaken to determine what is needed to meet the aquatic needs of the area.
- Feasibility analysis was recommended due to the expected life span of the facilities.
2013
The Entwistle and Evansburg Recreation and Parks Facilities Strategic Plan (2013) recommended that the County proceed with the development of an outdoor pool replacement program.
- Council directed Administration to proceed with a feasibility study to verify the aquatic needs of Entwistle and area.
2015
The Entwistle Pool Feasibility Study (2015) recommended that if Council determined an outdoor pool a priority for the County to replace rather than upgrade the existing facility.
- Cost of upgrading was estimated at 54% of the cost of new construction,
- industry standards would indicate new construction as the most cost efficient option long-term.
2016
Upon review of the 2015 study, Council directed Administration to explore the potential of an indoor pool and multi-purpose hub to replace the existing facility.
- A site programming, functional plan and costing report was completed in 2016
- Findings included that an indoor pool would not be feasible due:
- significantly higher capital and operating costs
- lack of indication of sufficient revenues to offset additional costs.
For more information please contact Parks, Recreation and Culture by phone (780)968-8888 or email prc@parklandcounty.com
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