The Town of Stettler was named after Carl Stettler, a native of Switzerland who came to Alberta in 1903. The town started when two businessmen from Calgary erected a few buildings. After a short while a post office and a few buildings were moved on what is now 50th Avenue. Within a few months, a vigorous new community had materialized. Stettler officially became a town in the spring of 1906. The major industries are agriculture, oil and gas service and supply industries and tourism. We are surrounded by many ponds, lakes and rivers which serve as a natural habitat for a wide variety of waterfowl. The migration of waterfowl to the area attracts hunters from many parts of North America. For more information on businesses and services in Stettler please take a look at the Town and County of Stettler links.
Stettler is nestled in the heart of Alberta in the Parkland ecosystem. Because of its central location, Stettler became known as the Heart of Alberta. You will find the Town of Stettler is located at the junctions of two major highways - Highway 56 running north and south; Highway 12 running east and west. Stettler is 179 km southeast of Edmonton, 230 km northeast of Calgary and 101 km east of Red Deer.
Stettler has a wide range of facilities which include a performing arts theater and culture center, a modern twin arena complex, a new community centre that can seat 450 people, a 6 sheet curling rink, indoor heated pool with a weight room and hot tub, asphalt tennis courts, bowling alley, numerous ball diamonds, track and field facilities, soccer fields, football fields, and an agricultural fair grounds. There are many choirs and musical groups that perform many times through out the year. If you are passing through town you may stay at one of two modern campgrounds (one with a nearby water park) located within the town limits. We also have several clean and modern motels. While visiting make sure you make use of our extensive walking trails.
If you enjoy golf you will have a marvelous time at one of our two golf courses. The Stettler Elks Golf and Country Club is a 9-hole course with grass greens and is conveniently located in the town. Just outside of Stettler is the Pheasantback Golf and Country Club, a highly rated course set amongst rolling hills and water hazards.
The County of Stettler encompasses the rural area surrounding the Town of Stettler and includes the Hamlets of Byemoor, Endiang, Erskine, Nevis, and Red Willow. The Villages of Big Valley, Botha, Donalda, Gadsby and the Summer Villages of Rochon Sands and White Sands are also located within the County's boundaries. The County of Stettler Administration Office is located at 6602 44 Avenue in Stettler.
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