About Us
A clean, affordable, family-friendly community in the heart of Wheatland.
Proud of history, excited for our future
Village Highlights
Water Supply
We have a reliable, clean source of water from the Western Irrigation District – an initiative achieved through the joint Wheatland Regional Water Program.
Schooling
The Wheatland Crossing K-12 school is just five minutes south of Standard, accessed via school bus service.
Housing & Development
Standard has a new subdivision where families can live affordably. The vibrant industrial park is undergoing expansion.
Sports & Activities
We’re proud of our indoor arena, outdoor ice surface, and curling club with a new viewing lounge. Residents also enjoy tennis and volleyball courts, ball diamonds, and children’s playgrounds.
Our History
In 1910, Danish families from Iowa relocated to the farmland of the Chimney Hills area, recently opened by the Canadian Pacific Railway. They settled in the “Dana” area, later renamed “Standard” due to a naming conflict with another town. Supplies came from Gleichen until the railway arrived in 1911. Businesses, banks, and a post office soon started up, and coal was mined at the south end of the village. A passenger train connected Standard to Calgary by 1913, and the Village was officially incorporated in 1922.
The Village of Standard marked its Centennial in 1922. Austin Knibb made a brief film to celebrate the occasion.
Pictures of Standard
NEWS AND REMINDERS
Community Updates
Dog Licenses:
Renew your dog licenses! Only two dogs are allowed per household. Spayed/Neutered $20.00 and Non-spayed/Non-neutered $50.00. See Registration/Renewal form.
Volunteer Firefighters:
Looking to train new members as volunteer Firefighters and Emergency first responders. Contact Fire Chief Mark Duguay or Deputy Fire Chief Malcolm McKinnon through Village of Standard Office: call 403-644-3968 or email cao@villageofstandard.ca Meetings on 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30PM at the firehall.
Fire Bans:
Medical Equipment:
Wheelchairs, walkers, and assorted medical supplies are available to be loaned out. Please call the Village office.
Transfer Site Hours:
If you are not sure an item is allowed, please call during hours of operation: 403-899-3476. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9AM-5PM. Closed on Stat Holidays. You can also consult the Wheatland County website.
Garbage Pick-up:
Commercial and Residential pick-up on Wednesdays. Residential limit of 5 bags per household. Have garbage out by 9AM. Public Works will not pick up bags that are over 50 lbs., broken, or not tied. Note: bags from diaper pails must be double bagged! The garbage truck is available for use, depending on material to be hauled. Call the office and schedule a time: 403-644-3968. Public Works will drop off the truck and take it to the transfer site for you when finished.
Keep the Village clean:
Use the many garbage cans provided around the Village. Pet owners – consider others using the greenspace. You must clean up after your dogs when they are not on your property.