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1. How do I access social, physical, or mental health support outside Municipal District office hours?

Dial 211 for access to Community and Social Supports information - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Dial 811 for Health Link - Free nurse advice and general health information for Albertans - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For out-of-province or Internet phone users, call 866-408-5465.

Wellness Support and contact information.

2. How do I know what community supports are available in the Bow Valley and Cochrane?

Dial 211 for access to Community and Social Supports information - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit Community Support page.

3. How do I purchase a Good Food Box?

The Good Food Box (GFB) is a program under the Community Kitchen Program of Calgary where you can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at a very low cost. 

The GFB operates by buying fresh top quality produce directly from farmers and from wholesale clubs. The food is bought in bulk and dropped off at their Calgary warehouse. Volunteers divide the produce into portions and put the "Good Food Boxes" together. Boxes contain the maximum produce possible in them for the price. Each monthly box contains the same mixture of staple produce, though some of the contents will change seasonally.

more Good Food Box information

4. How to access transportation assistance?

There is a small budget to assist Municipal District Residents who are over the age of 65 or who have disabilities and have little or very limited access to transportation. Eligibility is income and residency based.
Transportation Assistance Program

5. How do I apply for a grant for a community project or event?

The Municipal District of Bighorn provides grants, to eligible recipients, for various purposes: - To recognized Community Associations/groups needing funds for recreation, culture, FCSS and facility-related projects. - To organizations sponsoring special activities of benefit to Municipal District residents as a whole. - For other initiatives / causes / purposes of a broader scope, that will benefit the Municipal District.

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Municipal District external Grant Programs

6. What programs and workshops are running in my area?

The Municipal District organizes fitness and special interest classes / workshops in conjunction with residents, instructors and community groups September through June.

View more information about Learning Opportunities and Community Events.

7. How do I purchase a memorial bench?

The Memorial Bench Program offers an opportunity to honor deceased loved ones with a cedar or log bench with a commemorative plaque installed on municipal property. Memorial Bench Program