Want to check out what's going on this Fall in and around Devon? Join us for this year's Community Awareness event! Each event will feature local community groups' upcoming programs, events and initiatives.
This event is tradeshow style featuring information and resources from local community groups. Join Mayor and Council for Cookies, Coffee & Conversation! Come show your support for our local groups and get information about current Town of Devon projects, programs and events.
No need to cook! The Devon Lions Club will be serving beef on a bun at the entrance from 6pm-7pm. $10/adult & $5/child, includes corn on the cob. All proceeds will be donated to the Leduc Food Bank.
Date: September 4, 2024 Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m. Place: Devon Community Centre
In partnership with the Town Of Devon FCSS, the Devon Lions Club would like to invite parents with children aged 5 months to 12 years to a free eye screening on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 from 4 - 8 p.m. This Vision Screening Program Event will take place in the Dan Claypool Room of the Devon Community Centre.
Learn more about the Vision Screening here
Looking to be featured on this webpage? This webpage will include featured information from local community groups' programs, events, initiatives or ongoing projects for you to view on your own time. If you take part, you will get a webpage feature on this page with information about your group and a photo showcasing your logo.
Dates: September 3-10, 2024
If you are part of a local community group, sport organization, non-profit or charity looking to join in on this event, please fill out the form below. Free to attend. Any paper copies must be submitted to our Community Programs & Events Coordinator at events@devon.ca. Applications are being accepted until August 26, 2024.
Fill out the electronic application form! Click here to download a paper application
If you have any questions, contact us and we will get back to you as soon as we can!
Our mission at the Devon Public Library is to enrich lives, build community and foster success by bringing people, information and ideas together. You probably know that we lend books, movies, tv shows, audiobooks and magazines, but did you know we also offer puzzles, trash pickers, kits such as the telescope kit, sewing machines, wood burning, wood carving, and more? Plus, with your free library card, you can access over 30 eResources that provide homework help, recipes, automotive repair guides, business & technology courses, genealogy, ebooks, audiobooks, e-magazines, consumer reports, and much more. We also run programs for all ages and provide community adult learning programs! To learn more about upcoming programs, visit devonpubliclibrary.ca/events
Sign up for your free library card today! Visit us in person or at devonpubliclibrary.ca/about-us/membership/free-card
Check out their page for full details:
The Arts Association of Devon holds a monthly arts and crafts market, featuring all handmade items, such as pottery, painting, photography, scrapbooks, knitting and crochet, local authors' books, repurposed bullet casings, and live music.
It typically runs the second Sunday of the month, indoors at the Devon Community Centre, noon-4pm. Also, we hold a monthly paint night the fourth Wednesday of each month (except Dec.) at Highway 60 Grill, 7-9 pm.
For more information
email: artsdevon@gmail.com
or call (780)-652-3304
Vision
The Arts Association of Devon will support all aspects of the creative community.
Mission
The Arts Association of Devon welcomes all artists and supporters of the arts. The Association showcases the creative community, creates vibrancy in the Town of Devon, shares the wealth of abilities and knowledge, and supports the needs of the arts community.
Devon Fire Rescue began in 1948 as an all volunteer department. Almost 75 years later, the Devon Fire Rescue now has approximately 30 paid on call members including 2 full time firefighters, all led by Fire Chief Robert Main.
Over 200 times a year, the department responds to emergencies within the town limits, plus Parkland and if needed, Leduc County. Devon Fire Rescue fights structural, vehicle and wildland fires, assists Alberta Health Services with medical calls, along with responding to various smoke and gas alarms, motor vehicle collisions and river emergencies.
Our fleet consists of two engines, one rescue vehicle, one water tanker, two rescue boats, one squad truck and a pickup truck.
Devon Fire Rescue is now recruiting for its next recruit class starting in October. Please call 780-987-3718 or email jhay@devon.ca if interested in becoming a proud member of Devon Fire Rescue.
FEATURE ARTICLE
Making Learning Visible at Black Gold
For the 2024-25 school year, the Black Gold School Division is continuing with the implementation of the Visible Learning framework, which seeks to help teachers teach better and students learn better so that students are actively engaged in their own learning and teachers are continuously working to improve their efficacy.
Our educators agree that prioritizing the framework’s proven practices can enhance student engagement and motivation. Instead of just telling students what to know, the Visible Learning approach encourages teachers to help students understand what they're learning and why it matters.
Our teachers will be there every step of the way, giving students clear feedback on progress so that they can keep improving.
Visible Learning recognizes the importance of catering to the diverse needs of students. By implementing strategies that allow for differentiation, our teachers can better address individual learning styles, abilities, and interests, thereby promoting greater inclusivity and equity in their increasingly complex classrooms.
It also promotes collaboration among students and encourages peer-to-peer interaction and learning, which helps the students better understand concepts, improve communication skills, and foster camaraderie within the classroom.
Through its transformative approach to education, Visible Learning holds the potential to revolutionize the educational landscape to ensure that all students have the opportunity to exceed what they thought was possible, and this will equip them for success in a rapidly changing world.
Our website and social media links:
Learn more about Black Gold School Division:
We are Alberta's trusted resource for utility safety. The one hub everyone can always rely on. Awareness, education, and locates combine to prevent contact with overhead and underground lines - keeping people and infrastructure safe.
The Devon COP main activity is to randomly patrol our town as extra Eyes and Ears for the RCMP and to Observe, Record and Report suspicious activity to the RCMP for them to deal with. We also help out as volunteers with special events like Devon Days, Christmas in the Park, Devon Fest etc.
Girl Guides of Canada is a non-profit group dedicated to inspiring young girls and women, and providing a space for them to explore any and all interests they have. We have units for ages 5-17!
For more information visit https://www.girlguides.ca/web/
Or find us on social media!
Facebook: Devon Girl Guides
Instagram: @devon_girlguides
The Devon Skating Club offers Skate Canada approved programming for all levels of skaters ahes 3 and up. We offer Kidskate, Canskate, Intro to Figure Skating, Junior and StarSkate programs. NEW this year- Adut and Teen Skate. ALSO NEW this year - a nationally accredited coach!
Register at www.devonskating.com.
Taekwon-Do classes for all ages.
Find us in the Devon Community Centre Monday and Wednesday evenings. Shadow Warriors (4 to 7 yrs old) 6:00 to 6:45 PM Youth and Adult classes for ages 7 and older 6:45 to 7:45 PM
Rabbit Hill offers exciting programs for kids interested in skiing and snowboarding, including 1-day and multi-week lessons. We’re also celebrating our 70th anniversary - be part of our milestone and make your winter unforgettable!
Lesson Programs:
Private Lessons: Offers dedicated teacher-student interaction, allowing our instructors to tailor the session to your specific goals and learning pace. We also have terrain park specific private lessons that provide you with expert guidance on master everything from jumps and rails to spins and grabs.
1-Day Group Lessons: Designed for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, from complete beginners to those looking to refine their skills. Each session focuses on fun, skill development, and quality instruction, ensuring you make the most of your time on the slopes.
3-Week Alpine Academy: Alpine Academy offers a deep dive into technique and performance. Perfect for those who thrive in a focused group setting. Must be a level 3 ability level, for ages 7-14.
Snow Squad: This 11-week program provides an adventurous way to elevate your skills. Ideal for those eager to improve while making friends along the way. Must be a level 3 ability level, for ages 10-14.
Collecting, preserving and displaying artifacts, documents and records of Devon's history for future generations in the societies museum. Ongoing distrubition of a colouring book depicting the area history beginning with Indigenous people to present. The colouring Books are supplied to Schools free of charge. Local Business support the program and books are sold to the general public
Tom's Walk: A Journey of Hope and Connection
Tom's Walk is more than just a walk; it is a heartfelt journey that began in 2018, just six weeks after we lost Tom to his battle with mental illness. Every May since then, we have gathered for Tom’s Walk—an annual memorial event that unites us in remembrance and support.
By 2024, Tom's Walk evolved into the Tom's Walk for Mental Health Society, a non-profit organization with a special place in our hearts. This transformation reflects our collective efforts and the meaningful impact we've made together. This walk is not only about addressing mental health challenges; it is a safe space for sharing our stories and supporting one another. It is a place where we can honor the memories of our loved ones and hear their names spoken aloud.
Our mission is simple: to share resources, ignite hope, and raise funds for The SILA Skills Group, which conducts workshops and training aimed at building resilience and fostering connections.
This year, we extended our outreach by participating in various community events, including the Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, the Outdoor Summer Market, and the Lions Farmer’s Market. We are immensely grateful to these organizations for allowing us to share the message of Tom’s Walk with all we met. Our participation in these events has created incredible moments of connection and support, and we couldn't have achieved this without help.
As we move into this school year, we are excited to continue selling Tom’s Quote t-shirts, enabling students and adults to spread a positive message in their interactions. These shirts feature Tom’s own words—true affirmations that resonate deeply. We also aim to engage with youth about the core message of hope that Tom’s Walk embodies. After all, T.O.M. can also stand for The Other Me. Each of us carries a part of ourselves that often goes unseen, which deserves understanding, value, and support.
We look forward to continuing our message of hope and connection throughout the year.
Our Mission: To have every child regardless of ability learn the game of hockey and the values of teamwork, commitment, responsibility, respect, and sportsmanship in a fun, safe and nuturing atmoshere.
We have hockey programs available for ages 4-18. please go to our website for more infoamtion
Local is an inviting place for teens to engage in activities that ignite their passions. We have programs and clubs to suit every interest. From the arts to athletics to cooking to just having great conversations - we've got it covered. We're 100% FREE! Come visit us upstairs in the 1949 Building located next to Robina Baker Elementary School in Devon. Local is governed by The Devon Youth Society - a group of individuals who believe youth are a priority in our town.
Check our website for infomation: Www.blockparent.ca
Our Mission is Bird and Nature: Threat Reduction, Habitat Protection; and Community Education. We will be kicking-off the Devon Town Bird Election at the Devon Community Awareness Event.
Follow us on Facebook! Devon Nature Club
We are a LOCAL Not-for-Profit solely focused on fundraising and financially assisting youth to get into organized sports. KidSport Canada and KidSport Alberta have been around for over 30 years. Our LOCAL Chapter has been operational since October of 2022. We serve the geographical area of Leduc and Leduc County, including; Beaumont, Calmar, Devon, Leduc, Leduc County, New Serepta, Thorsby, and Warburg.
KidSport Leduc and County funds youth into almost any organized sport you can think of, at a rate of $250 per year, $350 if the youth applies through ‘All Kids Can Play’, and in some cases up to $750 for Hockey through the Oilers ‘Hockey Assist Program’.
All funds are directly paid to the athletic organization connecting youth to new sports opportunities and growing the strength of our community athletic organizations. Some of our local fundraisers include the annual Loop the Lake taking place in May and our annual Used Equipment Sale taking place in August of every year.
We are always looking for volunteers to help with our events and fundraisers. If you would like more information or to join our volunteer team, please connect with us on social media or email us.
We are an agency that supports foster families that provide care for children and youth in the care of Children and Family Services. We are hoping to connect and find more families that are willing and able to be a safe and stable place for our children!
Follow us on Instagram! @upcschildrenfirst
On behalf of the Town of Devon, a representative of Alberta Municipalities will be available during the Community Awareness Night, to highlight the Clean Energy Improvement Program, discuss the key benefits and the available incentives. CEIP provides low-cost financing for energy saving projects, and for a limited time only, you can get $1,100 of your renovation when you participate in the program.
You may have seen or heard about us out and about in Devon of late, conducting an awareness campaign. If you missed us don’t worry, Community Awareness Night is another great opportunity to learn more, hope to see you there!