I think that every small community should have at least one
cache, and I searched for a while to find a place that a real cache
could be hidden, and finally succeeded . It is just less than 1 KM.
from Highway 2, so is easy to access. The container is now a small
lock'nlock.
Below is a bit about the village of Blackfalds: Blackfalds, a
fast growing community with a population of 3,540, is nestled
halfway between Red Deer and Lacombe in Central Alberta. The ten
minute commute in either direction provides the residents of
Blackfalds, not only a short drive to a wide range of employment
opportunities and post secondary educational institutions, but to
regional scale shopping outlets and entertainment. Through the
Municipal Development Plan, the Town is fulfilling its commitment
to maintaining a small town atmosphere while expanding the
industrial and residential base and improving the quality of life
for their citizens. Affordable housing, a quiet place to live, new
recreational facilities, plus ample business opportunities and
close proximity to major transportation routes will continue to
increase the population and economy making it easy to say that,
indeed, Blackfalds is..."A Nice Place to Grow!" PEOPLE Blackfalds
is a friendly community of young families. Currently, eighty-five
per cent of the population consists of people under the age of 40
years. In 1995, it was known as the "Birth Capital of Alberta."
Thirty-five per cent of the population are children. Blackfalds
residents choose their community over others because of its quality
of life. Results of a recent survey show: sixty-five per cent of
the population indicated they live in the community because of its
rural lifestyle, recreational amenities and low crime rate. The
remaining thirty-five per cent prefer the town for its affordable
cost of housing and living. "Community Pride" is not just talked
about in Blackfalds. It's evident in the participation in community
events such as Blackfalds Days held each spring as well as other
events throughout the year. It shows up in the well-tended yards
and flower gardens seen throughout the town and it is evident in
the response to volunteer needs. Some projects have seen men, women
and children working together for the betterment of the community.
In Blackfalds, people know their neighbors. They watch out for each
other's children and property. They're like family. If you'd like
to live in that kind of community you'd be welcome in Blackfalds!
Blackfalds is a "Community of Commuters." At present, over
sixty-five per cent of the working population travel to Red Deer
for employment. The remainder work in Blackfalds; the nearby
petrochemical plants, or the Blindman Industrial Park. Blackfalds
is their home-base, partly due to its central location and
convenient highway access. EDUCATION Under the Wolf Creek School
Division #32, education is a high priority in the community.
Presently attending the Kindergarten to Grade Nine facility are 385
students. Blackfalds School has an excellent reputation for
academic achievement. Many parents report moving to Blackfalds
specifically for the quality of educational service available in
the local school system. With a teaching staff of 26 and support
staff of 10, the school offers its students a full range of
programs, including computer at the elementary level, a band
program and many other optional subjects. Bill Carr is the
Principal of Blackfalds School. With considerable population growth
anticipated, land, on the west side of town, has been set aside for
additional school development. At present, the high school students
are bused to Lacombe Composite High School in Lacombe-10 minutes
from Blackfalds. L.C.H.S. is one of the top secondary schools in
all of Alberta.