The Village of Acme's Response to COVID-19

If you need help cleaning up after the flood or need a pump, please call one of these men who have generously offered their help:

Mike: 403-371-2305

Darren: 403-888-6990

Richard: 403-888-4884

ACME FOOD BANK

If you require assistance with food, the Acme Food Bank is available to help. If you are self isolating, please make them aware so they can ensure the safety of their volunteers when arranging delivery of food hampers. 

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If you are in need or for more information, please call: 

Trish Mandel: 403-546-3988           
Kiara Leslie: 403-813-4296   

Shelly Mcleod: 403-546-3883         
Carol Kostrosky: 403-546-2449
Peggy Price: 403-546-2473

UTILITY PAYMENTS

Due to Covid-19 and the issues arising from the Pandemic we will be offering a Deferral Service on your Utility Account for the April 1st through July 1st billing (2 billing cycles) at your request without penalty or interest charges if paid in full by December 18th, 2020. If you require this deferral, please complete the following form and email it to the village office at

Utility Deferral Agreement 2020

NEW RULES for TRANSFER SITE for METAL AND RUBBLE BINS

To reduce congestion and to keep social distancing, the transfer site is going to be implementing the following rules:

• ONLY ONE vehicle will be allowed in the transfer site at a time.

• Please STOP at the gates and follow the attendant's directions.

• Please unload your items SAFELY and QUICKLY. There are others waiting at the gate to unload.

• For the safety of employees and visitors, the attendants WILL NOT touch or help unload any vehicles or trailers.

• Please be courteous and patient.

Friendly Reminders:

• Speed limit is 15 km/hr at the Transfer Site

• Children under 15 years old MUST stay in the vehicle

MUNICIPAL CONTINUITY

The Village office and Council are in constant contact with The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA). We have a Regional Field officer who provides us with expert advise to ensure the continuity of the municipality and our community during this time. 

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We are monitoring the situation to ensure the continued safety of our community.

WHAT HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY?

At this time, our emergency services (Fire Department) are not impacted.

OPEN BUSINESSES​

• Acme Hotel & Bar is open for TAKE OUT ONLY.

• Blue Ginger is open for TAKE OUT ONLY and reservation to dine in.

• Gas Plus is OPEN for business.

• Napa is OPEN regular hours.

• Acme Post Office is OPEN with adjusted hours: Monday to Friday - 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.

• Acme Tack is OPEN by Appointment only - they also accept used oil.

• Acme Farm and Building Centre is OPEN regular hours.

• Karate is CONTINUING remotely thought Zoom.

• Village Voice Studio & Choir CONTINUING music lessons via Zoom. 

• Jenesis Juncture by appointment only.

CLOSED BUSINESSES​

• Community Hall is CLOSED until further notice.

• Home Town Bites is Permanently CLOSED.

• Acme Legion is CLOSED until further notice.

• Acme Racquetball CLOSED until further notice.

• Acme Municipal Library is CLOSED until further notice. Curb-side pick up available.

• Scouts is CANCELLED until further notice.

• All large events and activities happening within the community are cancelled until further notice.

• All classes and programs at the School, Daycare, and Playschool are cancelled as mandated by the Government of Alberta.

• Anglican Church is not holding services.

• United Church is LIVE STREAMING services on their Facebook page, Acme United Church.

• All Senior Outreach Programs and Bus Trips are CANCELLED. The Office is CLOSED to the Public.

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We will continue to update you as we hear from the different businesses and organizations in our community.

*If you are aware of any changes, please let us know at the Village office so that we can make these updates here.