HINES CREEK

Located approximately 25 km north-west of Fairview, Alberta is the Village of Hines Creek at the junction of Highway 64 and Highway 685. A population of 437 people (2006 stats) and serves a trading area of about 3300.

The Fur Trade was very active in the 1800's in this area, and attracted many to come to this part of the country. At that time the Northwest Company established a fur-trading post at Dunvegan on the banks of the Peace River, located south of Hines Creek. Hines Creek got its name many years ago from the nearby creek. The settlement started as a post office in 1928 with Carol Leonard, the first postmaster.

The Hines Creek Elevator was originally built in 1968-1969 as the Wheat Pool elevator. It became an Agricore elevator in 1998 and in 2000 was sold to a private individual who stores seed in it.

The major employer in the area is Devon Canada with a gas plant located between Hines Creek and Worsley. It employs many residents from Hines Creek. Canfor closed its Hines Creek Operations June 30, 2005 because of timber supply shortage. It had been in operation since 1970 and had employed up to 100 employees. Zavisha Sawmills is located on the outskirts of Hines Creek and is a local family owned business that ships lumber throughout the world. It is very unique that it cuts custom size boards and also packages shavings for animal bedding.

Since there is no hospital in Hines Creek, the residents travel south-east to Fairview for the nearest hospital. RCMP services are available from Fairview as well.

Events: Ethnic supper held on Family day in February at the Dave Shaw Memorial Complex. Also Heritage Day is a special day held in August and is celebrated each year at the end of Steel Museum. Heritage Day events include a breakfast, homemade baking, local entertainment and childrens activities.

2010 EVENTS OF THE PEACE COUNTRY

The Municipal Complex is located on main street and houses the Village of Hines Creek office. (780) 494-3690, also the Municipal Library (780) 494-3879 and also the Firehall.

Hines Creek Homesteader Lodge, is a senior facility that has 23 units. (780) 494-3500.

August 26, 2006 Hines Creek and District Centennial Park officially opened.

On the west side of the village stands this Church. (pictured left) There are only a few like it in Canada. There is also a Russian Orthodox Church located approximately 2 km north of the village. Surrounding Hines Creek there is good farming land for grain and mixed farming. It is one of the industries in the area.

The above Hines Creek tractor/farming picture, has been published in a Grade 3 Social Studies Textbook called "Our World" published June 2005 with a small mention on Hines Creek, Alberta. The 200 page hard cover textbook has been distributed in Alberta and around the world. 40,000 English and 10,000 French copies were produced. (Ken Connors has donated the copyright picture for use in this book as per a licencing agreement)

Hines Creek End Of Steel Museum. Located on the east side of Hines Creek, at the junction of Highway 685 and 64. Open May to August, Monday to Sunday. Also school tours and weddings are held here. (780) 494-3991.

Hines Creek is the village of the "End of Steel", remembered by the giant railway spike. The spike was erected in 1990.

Schools:

Hines Creek New Composite School is now the only school in Hines Creek. Kindergarten to Grade 12. The new school replaces the Grace Shepherd Elementary and Hines Creek High School. (Grand Opening October 3, 2003.) About 200 students attend. (780) 494-3510.
School Website

Dave Shaw Memorial Complex. Named after Dave Shaw, an early pioneer, businessman, and former Mayor of Hines Creek. The Complex has a curling rink with 4 sheets of ice, as well as an arena used mainly for hockey and figure skating. (780) 494-3666.

Golf:

Hines Creek Golf Course. On Highway 64, 3 miles south of Hines Creek. 9 holes, club rentals, cart rentals, pro shop and camping available. (780) 494-2217