The Town of Arborg is fortunate to have a wealth of community services that provide for a healthy and dynamic community spirit. Arborg is a full service community offering essential infrastructure and public services providing our community and business sectors the opportunity to invest and grow well into the future.
Some of our community services include:
Family Health:
Arborg offers comprehensive health services for residents and is at the leading edge of innovative health care delivery in Manitoba. Arborg's Health Center has grown to play a significant role in delivering many of the day-to-day area health services. For more information on the Interlake Regional Health Authority, please visit them at www.irha.mb.ca
The Arborg & District Health Centre, a sixteen bed facility, offers full laboratory and x-ray services. Longer term health care is available in its attached 40 bed Personal Care Home.
Arborg's extensive health and social services also including Manitoba Health & Family Services Office, Dental Clinic, Denturist, Optometrist, Physiotherapist, Assisted Living Facility, and Therapeutic Massage Services.
Quality of life is an important part of Arborg's development that has created a beautiful, secure place to live, and gives peace of mind to the local residents. To assist in maintaining the public health of residents and visitors, emergency AEDs are placed at the following locations: Arborg Bifrost Arena, Arborg Credit Union, Viking Motors, Arborg Bifrost Fire Department, Vidir Machine, and Diemo Machine.
Animal Health:
The Arborg Veterinary Clinic offers both small and large animal care, including grooming and boarding.
Evergreen Regional Library:
The former CPR Railway Station is now the Home of the Evergreen Regional Library. The building was declared a heritage site and as such was restored to its original condition. Complimenting the rows upon rows of books are the Community Access Computer fitted with high speed Internet access. 292 Main Street.
Hours of Operations
- Tuesday 1 PM - 8 PM
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Wednesday 12 AM - 5 PM
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Thursday 11 AM - 5 PM
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Friday 11 AM - 5 PM
Story Hour every Wednesday morning 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM for ages 3 to 5.
For more information please call (204) 376-5388, or to check for item availability visit library.arborg.com
Arborg & District Seniors' Resource Council:
The Seniors' Resource Council offers a variety of services to seniors in the Arborg and surrounding area. Implemented in 1997 when a need was recognized for centralized Senior services, much has been accomplished since that time. Services offered by the Seniors Resource Council include: Congregate meal program, Home Emergency Response Units, Fee for Service Programs and Handi-Van services. The Seniors Resource Council also organizes large celebration dinners during the year, in particular at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
If you are interested in further information about the Seniors Resource Council or any of our programs please call Maureen Sigurgeirson at (204) 376-3494.
Arborg Bifrost Fire Department:
The Arborg Bifrost Fire Department (ABFD) is a dedicated volunteer organization, with a mandate of providing fire fighting and related emergency services to Arborg and the surrounding area. For more information, visit their website at www.arborgfire.com
Federal Services:
Service Canada provides personal service every Thursday in Arborg from 10 AM to Noon, and 1 PM to 3 PM. Services include: Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Passport Applications (pick-up and general enquiries only), Old Age Security, Apprentice Incentive Grant, Employment Insurance, Canada Learning Bond, Pleasure Craft License, Canada Education Savings Grants and other Government of Canada Programs & Services. Located at the Provincial Building, 317 River Road, Arborg.
Schools - Education:
Arborg Early Middle Years School– 376-5054
Arborg Collegiate– 376-2605
Arborg Play Group– 376-5109
- Hours of operation: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Recreation Facilities:
Recreation, leisure and sports are vital components in the make-up of a strong, healthy community. The Town of Arborg has many organizations with great diversity that keep people active and enthused.
The Arborg-Bifrost Parks & Recreation Commission provides the community with great facilities to perform these activities and continues to bring new and exciting events to Arborg each year. Arborg hosts many regional and provincial championships in a variety of sports, with many visitors and athletes recognizing Arborg is “Friendly Manitoba”.
The commitment to recreation, leisure and sport in Arborg, from the whole community, is enormous and allows the different organizations to grow and prosper. Arborg has developed into a community that prides itself in providing activities, events and programs to suit everyone’s needs and interests. The Arborg-Bifrost Parks & Recreation Commission welcomes everyone to participate and be active in one of our many local events.
For more information on upcoming events, check the events calendar or the Recreation Centre information pages on this site.
Manitoba Hydro:
Local Street Lighting problems can be reported to 1-888-624-9376 or visit Manitoba Hydro online at www.hydro.mb.ca and follow the links under Customer Service "Report a Street Light Problem". The location of the light must be given. |
