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WORSLEY
ALBERTA, CANADA
Welcome to Worsley, the Gateway to the Clear Hills. Located in the Clear Hills County.
The Clear Hills County offices are located at the east end of the Hamlet. (780) 685-3925. www.clearhillscounty.ab.ca
Accommodations:
Built in 1956 along Highway 726, the Worsley Inn and Restaurant was one of the first buildings of Worsley. In 2007 the Worsley Gateway Inn was built on the outskirts of town which included motel, restaurant and lounge. (780) 685-2080.
Camping:
The Worsley RV Park, power sites with RV sani-station near campground.
Many Island Park, 25 km south of Worsley on Highway 64. Boat launch, camping, no services.
Carter Camp located 25km west of Hines Creek off Highway 685. 20 sites, shelter, water, firewood, boat launch, fishing and swimming, playground.
WORSLEY
Located approximately 90 km northwest of Fairview, Alberta, is the Hamlet of Worsley, with a population of approximately 130. Located 16 km off Highway 64 on Highway 726.
The first post office was established here in 1931 with Lillian O'Neil the first postmaster. There was a post office located 3 miles east next to graveyard and also at Marina Post, 1 /12 miles west and 1 mile north of Worsley run by Cliff Robertson. The community was named after Erick Worsley, a British Calvary Officer, who arrived in the area before World War I. He was involved with the Fur Trade.
The Worsley Health Centre provides preventative health care and dental services. The nearest hospital is Fairview and Grimshaw.
The Worsley area is mostly grain and mixed farming. Barley, wheat, canola and fescue are normally grown in this region. Forestry and oil gas also are important to and the economy.
Skiing:
(picture submitted by the Whispering Pines Ski Hill)
Worsley is famous for the Whispering Pines Ski Hill. Located 25 km northwest of Worsley. 2 t-bars, fully equipped lodge, chalet, rental shop, ski/snowboarding school. 17 different runs. Vertical rise of 460 feet. Well groomed natural snow. Toll-free 1-866-685-2594. Website: www.skiworsley.com
Worsley Central School located east on Alberta Avenue. Kindergarten to Grade 12. (780) 685-3842. The school was built in the 1950's and became the centralized area for education for Clear Prairie, Marina, Dancing Hills, Horseshoe Valley and MaryLand. The school is part of the Peace River School Division. www.worsleyschool.net
Worsley Firehall is operated by a volunteer fire department of approximately 18 people.
Worsley Post Office located along Highway 726.
Worsley Arena (780) 3871
Worsley Pioneer Club has a Farmers Market every Wednesday. (780) 685-2078.
Worsley Pioneer Village-Seniors Complex located next to the Pioneer Club.
In January of 2006, the name changed from The Municipal District of Clear Hills No. 21 to Clear Hills County.
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