Rimbey's first name was Kansas Ridge, since so many of the early settlers came from Kansas. Three of them were the Rimbey brothers, Sam, Ben and Jim, and the town was officially named after them in 1904.

Farming has always been at the heart of it, with cattle, bison and crops, and oil and gas and light industry have grown up alongside. About 2,470 people live here (2021 Census).

Named Rimbey

1904

Population (2021 Census)

2,470

Public School Division

Wolf Creek Public Schools

Schools

Rimbey Elementary School

Wolf Creek Public Schools · 5302 52 Street

Grades K–6

Rimbey Junior Senior High School

Wolf Creek Public Schools · 5302 52 Street

Grades 7–12

Rimbey's public schools are run by Wolf Creek. Check your address with the division before you buy, since assignments can change.

Wolf Creek Public Schools

Health Care

Emergency Department (24/7)

Rimbey Hospital And Care Centre

5228 50 Avenue, Rimbey · 403-843-2271

Rimbey's hospital has a 24/7 emergency department, along with lab and X-ray. For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1.

Verified October 2026 From Official Sources

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