About Tofield

• Located 67 km. southeast of Edmonton, on Highway 14
• Established as a village in 1907
• Established as a town in 1909
• Population in 2006: 1876
• 6.01 square km., including nearly 200 hectares of parks and recreation grounds
• A service centre for surrounding agricultural and residential areas.

Demographic Summary
[2006 Census]

See also the extended Statistics Canada Community Profile.

Note from the above site: "Statistics Canada is taking additional measures to protect the privacy of all Canadians and the confidentiality of the data they provide to us. Starting with the 2001 Census, some population counts are adjusted in order to ensure confidentiality." (The figures in the table above are rounded up or down, which results in mismatched totals.)

Municipal Services

• Treated water is piped directly from the City of Edmonton
• Paved roads throughout
• Attractive local parks and recreational facilities
• Regular garbage pickup
• Transfer Stations are also open to the public for drop-off

Municipal Costs

The Town of Tofield Council Minutes and Financial Statements may be viewed here.

Emergency Services

• Tofield Fire Department serves both urban and rural areas
• The RCMP provide police services
• Beaver Ambulance Society: Emergency Medical Services
• The Tofield Health Centre provides a wide range of health services to area residents.

Other Community Services

• Tofield Municipal Library
• Schools: K-4 and 5-12
• High-speed internet service (ADSL)
• cable TV, including a local service channel;
• weekly local newspaper The Mercury;
• Tofield Health Centre, acute and longterm care facility;
• Churches
• Beaverhill Lake Nature Centre
• Tofield Museum and Historical Society
• Tofield/Ryley/Beaver Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)
• Tofield Bus and Tofield Van transportation services, operated by Tofield Handivan Society
• Tofield Senior Citizens' Lodge and Tofield Seniors' Apartments
• Tofield Community Network Access Project (TCNAP), the local internet service provider

Busy B Bargains is an independent non-profit organization devoted to recycling, community service and support. Operating three outlets locally, Busy B distributes second-hand items throughout the province and the world. Newcomers and long-time residents alike find many volunteer opportunities with Busy B.

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