Regional Services

Many services are available in Castor or Stettler.  Castor is only 20 km east of Halkirk on Highway 12, while Stettler is 40 km to the west along Highway 12. 

Education

Children that live in Halkirk are bussed to school in Castor, where they have a choice of two schools: 

Gus Wetter Public School (K to 12)
5301 - 51 Avenue, Castor, AB  T0C 0X0 
Phone:  403-882-3242 
Website:  guswetter.clearview.ab.ca

Theresetta Catholic School (K to 9)   
5409 – 47th Street, Castor, AB  T0C 0X0 
Phone:  403-882-3309
Website:  th.ecacs16.ab.ca

Contact Clearview School Division for information on bussing, at 403-742-3331.

Daycare

Castor Child Care Society  
Phone: 403-882-4142

Busy Beaver Daycare  
5204 - 52 Ave Castor, AB  T0C 0X0

Hospitals

Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital
5402 - 47th Street, Castor, AB  T0C 0X0
Phone:  403- 882-3434  

Stettler Hospital & Care Centre
5912 – 47 Avenue, Stettler, AB  T0C 2L0
Phone:  403-742-7400

Seniors Housing

CDHA – Castor and District Housing Authority
Paintearth Lodge and Seniors Manors
4501 - 55 Avenue, Castor, AB
Phone:  403-882-3244
Webiste: www.castorhousing.ca

Health Units

Castor Community Health Centre
4909 - 50 Avenue, Castor, AB   T0C 0X0
Phone:  403-882-3404    

Stettler Community Health Centre
5911 - 50 Avenue, Stettler, AB  T0C 2L0
Phone:  403-742-3326

Handi-Van

Castor Halkirk Community Van                      
Providing affordable transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities, allowing them to maintain independence and enhance their quality of life.

For bookings, contact the Town of Castor at 403-882-3215.

Recreation

Big Knife Provincial Park                      
RV and tent camping in a scenic parkland setting. A great family-friendly park with wonderful views of the unique Battle River badlands. Explore hiking trails and watch for wildlife and birds, go fishing or take your canoe or kayak for a paddle. 

Located 24 km North of Halkirk on Highway 855

Website: https://albertaparks.ca/parks/central/big-knife-pp/