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Sheep River Shuttle
Welcome to the Sheep River Shuttle!
The Sheep River Shuttle is a community transportation service which connects Diamond Valley residents to local shopping, services, appointments and social outings. It operates two (2) days per week within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Diamond Valley, with regional connections to the Town of Okotoks. Shuttle vehicles are accessible for people with different levels of mobility.
About the Service
The Sheep River Shuttle is operated through an innovative community partnership between the Town of Diamond Valley and the Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills. The Town, passenger fares, charter service fees and community donations contribute to operating funding for the Shuttle. The Boys and Girls Club administers and operates the service.
Call 403-861-2081 to schedule your trip
Booking a Trip
- Please book trips at least 24 hours in advance
- Provide:
- your name, municipal address, contact phone number. starting point and destination.
- the day and time you wish to travel.
- important details needed to serve you better, such as if you are travelling with a mobility aid, attendant, service animal, oxygen tank or child restraint. This information will be kept strictly confidential. - Ensure payment can be made by debit card. Cash and credit not accepted.
For more information about the Shuttle Guidelines visit HERE
Charter Bookings
Charters can be booked for individuals or groups on Monday, Wednesday or Friday – call for a quote
- When in charter service, the accessible Shuttle vehicle can carry up to seven (7) or eight (8) passengers if one of the passengers is using a wheelchair.
- Charter service may be for travel anywhere within Alberta, within the discretion of the service provider.
- Charter trips must be booked a minimum of 24 hours in advance and should not impede regular service on Tuesday and Thursday.
- A credit card deposit of $40 is required at the time of booking. The deposit will be refunded if the booking is cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled trip.
- Charter rate is $0.80/km + $25/hr. Return trip must be paid.
Schedule
The Sheep River Shuttle currently runs two (2) days per week within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Diamond Valley, with regional connections to/from destinations with the Town of Okotoks.
Schedule (By Appointment Only) | |
|---|---|
| Tuesdays | 9 am - 4 pm |
| Thursdays | 9 am - 4 pm |
| Other Days | Available For Charter |
The shuttle service operates by appointment (organized into time intervals) and without a pre-scheduled route.
- When you book your trip, the driver will estimate your pick-up and drop-off time. Please be ready up to 10 minutes before your pick-up time.
Fares
The Sheep River Shuttle is a cashless system: pay for your trip when boarding the bus by debit only. Cash or credit cards are not accepted.
One-Way Fares for Shuttle Service | |
|---|---|
| Local: Within Diamond Valley | $3.00 |
| Regional: Between Diamond Valley & Okotoks | $7.00 |
| Children 5 & under | Free |
Have to cancel a trip?
Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel your booking so that others can use the service. Repeat same day cancellations or no shows may affect our ability to serve you.
| CONTACT US | |
|---|---|
| Transit Information, Trip Bookings, Trip Cancellations | Text or Call 403-861-2081 |
| Feedback or Concerns | BGC 403-933-4066 |