Stettler or Red Deer. Emergency response The Village of Halkirk has a volunteer fire department. Emergency medical service is linked to the Stettler network, and East Central Ambulance dispatches ambulances from both Castor and Stettler as needed. Community organizations Two service clubs in Halkirk include the ELKS Club and the Halkirk Seniors club, both of which host several events throughout the year. Education The Village of Halkirk was home to the Mother Teresa Halkirk Catholic School until 2016. It was decided by the East Central Alberta Catholic Separate School Board in March, 2016 to close the school indefinitely due to a decline in numbers of students. Notable people Shane Doan - former professional hockey player with the NHL's Arizona Coyotes See also List of communities in Alberta List of villages in Alberta References External links 1912 establishments in Alberta County of Paintearth No. 18 Villages in Alberta