Village O ffice 5016-53 Ave. Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Closed 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
The Village of Ryley, once called Equity, is a small community of 497 residents located 50 minutes east of Edmonton on Highway 14 [the Poundmaker Trail] in the center of Beaver County. Primarily serving as an agricultural center in an area of grain and cattle production, Ryley has a variety of local businesses geared to the needs of local farmers.
Successful niche businesses include George's Harness and Saddlery, and a Tannery. The administration offices for Beaver County are also located in Ryley, providing emplo yment opportunities for local residents.ty center which holds up to 400 people, and is the site of the Village Market held every first Thursday of every month. Ryley District Museum traces the changes in village and farm life over the decades within the walls of the museum which is housed in two county schools joined together. Make a splash at the newly renovated indoor Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre which is administrated by the Beaver Heritage and Agricultural Society. Excellent shale ball diamonds with an RV Park nearby, outdoor skating rink, three sheet curling rink and the new Skate/BMX Park and two playgrounds for the children. At the south end of main street where the CN station once stood you will find a beautiful park complete with rubber walking path and a gazebo. For over night stays you can book a room at the newly renovated Ryley Hotel which also houses a new diner.ortunities for fishing and camping are available at Black Nugget Lake, a short distance south and west of the village. Golf enthusiasts will find an excellent course just 18 kilometers west of Ryley at Tofield. A brand new golf course, Coal Creek Golf Resort is now open and close to the camping facilities at Black Nugget Lake.Library provides a variety of services including unlimited free Internet access, interlibrary loans, an excellent collection of books in many different genres, and a Summer Reading and Activity Program for children.a partner in the Tofield/Ryley/Beaver County FCSS, the Beaver Emergency Services Commission (fire and EMS Departments), and the Highway 14 Water Commission which provides Edmonton water to the residents of the village. t en through grade six attend elementary school in Holden, another village just 14 kilometers east of Ryley. The Holden and Ryley students complete their junior and senior high school education at the Ryley School. The Ryley and Holden schools operate a four day week, from Monday through Thursday, giving families the opportunity to enjoy a three day weekend, and schedule routine appointments on their free Fridays. A group of young mothers have organized a pre-kindergart en playgroup for children age three to five.ake breakfast and parade in the morning, baseball and family events all day, to a dinner, fireworks and dance in the evening. Be sure to cheer on your favorite team in the Ry/Tof Annual Slo-Pitch Tournament held September long weekend. There are a multitude of opportunities for the dedicated volunteer, from a couple of hours helping with a fundraising dinner, to committing to a team as a board member for a wide variety of volunteer organizations.
FIRE BAN This includes Fire Pits . For updates and additional information call 1-877-663-3730.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Next Council Meeting
Regular Council Meeting will be held on May 27 th , at 7 pm in Council Chambers, 5016-53 Ave. Council Meetings will be held the fourth Monday of every month unless posted otherwise.
Next Committee of the Whole Meeting
C.O.T.W. Meeting to be held on June 13 th at 7 pm in Council Chambers, 5016-53 Ave. C.O.T.W. Meetings will be held the second Thursday of every month unless posted otherwise. .
Village of Ryley Market
Next Regular Market is Thursday, May 2nd , 2013 from 10 am to 2 pm . out please call 780-663-3607 before 11 am to make your order.
Call Village office at (780)663-3653 to book a table or for more information.
Ryley Photo Collection
The Village office wants to embrace every opportunity to attract visitors to our community as well as new residents. We think that photos of the area on our Village website would help. We are asking the community to share their photo's with us. We would like to use them to post in a photo collage on the web. The photo can be of scenery, wildlife, family activities. Any photo that induces positive feelings about your community would be a wonderful addition to our website. Your name can certainly be posted with the photo if you desire. Send your pictures to the Village office by email at
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or you can bring in your photo for scanning if necessary. Thank you for your anticipation support in collecting the memories of the Village of Ryley to share with the world.
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Village of Ryley Mission
To assure our future by providing exemplary leadership & municipal services for residents, community groups & businesses using a financially sound, tenacious team approach to obstacles & opportunities.
Village of Ryley Vision
Ryley is a growing, vibrant, family oriented community that celebrates it's cultural diversity. Our innovative and environmentally progressive practices are a legacy for future generations. We are living the life of Ryley.
