VALLEYVIEW

Located 111 km east of Grande Prairie, Alberta, on Highway 43 is the Town of Valleyview, with a population of approximately 1856 people. (2006 stats) Serves a trading area of around 8600 people. Peace River is located 140 km to the north while Edmonton is located 345 km to the south of Valleyview.

Entering the Town of Valleyview from the south. The Highway splits at this point by continuing on Highway 43 west to Grande Prairie, or take Highway 49 to High Prairie or Peace River.

Fur traders were the first to arrive in the area and a Hudson's Bay Post was established at Sturgeon Lake some 15 km west of the present day location of Valleyview. Originally Valleyview was known as Red Willow, named after the Red Willow Creek. In 1916 the 1st pioneers settled in the area near the creek as its soil was rich for farming. Later it was learned that the name Red Willow was already used for another community so it was renamed "Valleyview". 1929 the Valleyview post office opened with D. Williamson the first postmaster.

Oil was discovered in the 1950's and became one of the major industries of the area. That resulted in a sudden growth in population and services.

Today the top industries of Valleyview include agriculture, oil & gas, forestry, and sand & gravel.

In 1993 a contest was held with local schools to come up with a name of the district. Greenview was chosen and in 1994 the Municipal District of Greenview was established.

Valleyview area is a natural habitant for moose, elk, deer, bear, wolf, coyote, fox, marmot and weasel plus many birds including the Trumpeter Swans.

Annual Events: The Valleyview and District Agricultural Society's Annual Fair and Rodeo takes place mid August. The 3-day event starts with a pancake breakfast on main street. Also parade, and rodeo events at the fair and rodeo grounds. Exhibit hall, cattle show, and competitive pony chuckwagon races. (780) 524-3473. Annual Horse Show in June.
August is the Valleyview Corn Boil month where the Recreation Department travels to all of the Municipal Communities and offers supper which includes Corn, Hot Dogs, Refreshements. Also there are crafts available for the children

2010 EVENTS OF THE PEACE COUNTRY

Recreational facilities of Valleyview include an outdoor swimming pool open mid-May to the end of August (Valleyview Aquatic Centre) plus tennis courts, and trout pond located on the northern edge of the town. Also playgrounds, ball diamonds, volleyball and horseshoe pits.

Valleyview Agricultural Society AgPlex Centre. (780) 524-3473.

Valleyview Hospital has a 35 bed acute care and 25 bed extended care facility. Provides health care with physicians, dentists, an optometrist, chiropractor, physiotherapist, psychologist, occupational therapist and dietician. Valleyview Health Centre, 4802 Highway Street (780) 524-3356.

Valleyview and District Chamber of Commerce. (780) 524-4335.
Valleyview Elks Club. 4804. 50 Street. (780) 524-4408.
Valleyview RCMP Victims Assistance (780) 524-3184

Valleyview Airport is located approximately 1.5 km south of Valleyview on Highway 43. Light aircraft, 1000 metre paved runway.

Pomeroy Inn & Suites Valleyview's Premier Hotel with 105 guestrooms all fitted with our premium Opulence Beds by Hypos. Features a Fitness Centre, Pool and Hot tub, Complimentary High Speed Internet access, plus Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast, Banquet and Meeting Facility for up to 160 people.

3609 Highway St. Valleyview 780-552-2338 1-877-552-2338

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The Valleyview Tourist Information Centre and Rest Stop is located 1.6 km south of Valleyview on Highway 43. Operated by the Valleyview & District Chamber of Commerce. Open 7 days a week, May 1 to Labor Day. (780) 524-4129.

Valleyview Valley Views is a weekly newspaper established in 1963. 4713- 50 Street. Circulation of 1402. (780) 524-3490.
Valleyview Valley Views

The Polar Palace located at the intersection of 44th Street and 52nd Avenue is a curling rink with 4 sheets of ice and home of the Red Willow Curling Club. The Polar Palace is also an arena available for all ages of hockey, and figure skating. Minor Hockey Association. (780) 524-5068.

Home of the Valleyview Jets, (senior hockey team) NPHL , that challenges other teams in the Peace Country.
The NPHL consists of the Grande Prairie Athletics, Hythe Mustangs, High Prairie Regals, Fairview Kings, Lakeland Eagles (from McLennan) Falher Pirates, Peace River Stampeders, Fort St John Flyers and Valleyview Jets. Back in the 2010-2011 league are the Spirit River Rangers, Horse Lake Thunder, and Dawson Creek Canucks.
2010-2011 NPHL Hockey Schedule

Red Willow Curling Club, 4 sheets of ice, lounge. (780) 524-3824.

Schools:

Harry Gray Elementary School. Grades 4-6. 5013 - 48 Street. (780) 524-3433

Hillside Jr/Sr High School. Grades 7-12. 4701- 52 Avenue. (780) 524-3277..

Oscar Adolpson Primary School. K to Grade 3. 5209 - 48 Street. (780) 524-3144.

St Stephens Catholic School. K to Grade 9. 5109 - 44 Street. (780) 524-3562.
School Website.

Northern Lakes College operates a campus in Valleyview.