Learn about supports available to local groups operating a community hall or senior centre. Services include building maintenance, access to insurance, and information about events and grants.
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Facility maintenance
Community groups operating halls or seniors' centres are responsible for cleaning the facility, removing trash and cleaning snow from entrances.
County staff or licensed contractors perform most other maintenance, and hall operators are responsible for informing the County when a repair is needed.
Request maintenance for community halls and seniors' centres
Building maintenance
For these services:
- Structural repairs
- Preventative maintenance
- Wi-Fi connectivity in halls or centres
- Other building repairs or maintenance
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For urgent requests call:
- Fleet and Facility Management:
780-464-8111 - After-hours:
780-237-1420
Exterior maintenance
For these services:
- Mowing and weed control
- Park and sports fields maintenance
- Playground upkeep
- Outdoor garbage collection
- Parking lot snow removal
- Permanent bathroom pump-out service. Done twice a year - in spring and fall.Â
- Adding outdoor amenities such as picnic tables
- Other outdoor maintenance or questions
Send your request to Outdoor.Liaison@strathcona.ca
Or call 780-893-9859
Upgrades and renovations
Reach out to us with questions about:
- Lifecycle upgrade projects planned by the County
- Building renovations: how to start a project if the association has budget
- Contractor requirements: who can complete the work
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Insurance required to operate
Community Halls and Seniors’ centres buildings are owned and insured by the County. Community groups running the halls/centres must register under the County’s liability insurance and are responsible to meet all requirements. Anyone renting a facility for an event requires event insurance. Large events and events serving alcohol require additional insurance, even when run by the hall operators.
Learn about insurance requirements.
Events and activities
Check the event planning toolkit for a complete guide to running events in Strathcona County.
Events at community halls and centres can take place indoors or outdoors, within the boundaries of the hall or centre. Camping may be allowed: contact the outdoor community liaison for more information and to get permits.
Get the word out!
Advertise events happening at your hall to the Community events calendar. As long they fall within the acceptable criteria, it will appear on the County’s website – for free!
Add your event to the calendar
Library services for halls
Contact the library for information on how to arrange services and programs in halls/centres.
League and association support
Get help accessing services for community leagues and seniors’ associations, including:
- Developing your league and programs
- Finding and keeping volunteers
- Running your organization
- Planning special events
- Searching for funding opportunities
- Networking between clubs
Contact the outdoor community liaison
Phone: 780-893-9859
Email: OutdoorLiaison@strathcona.ca
