Stettler is named after Carl Stettler, a Swiss homesteader who arrived in 1903 and started a settlement called Blumenau just east of today's town. When the Canadian Pacific Railway reached the current site in 1905, Blumenau's businesses moved over to be next to the tracks.

It grew fast. Stettler got word by wire that it was officially a town on November 23, 1906, and by 1910 it had over 2,000 people. Today it's the main service centre for the area, and the seat of the County of Stettler.

Incorporated As Town

1906

Public School Division

Clearview Public Schools

Catholic School Division

East Central Alberta Catholic Schools

Schools

Stettler Elementary School

Clearview Public Schools · 4808 54 Street

Grades K–6

Wm. E. Hay Stettler Secondary Campus

Clearview Public Schools · 5031 50th Street

Grades 7–12

Wm. E. Hay Outreach Campus

Clearview Public Schools · 5411 50 Avenue

Christ-King Catholic School

East Central Alberta Catholic Schools · 4704B 55 Street

Grades K–9

Stettler's public schools are run by Clearview, and Christ-King is part of East Central Alberta Catholic Schools. Clearview has an address lookup to check your catchment.

Clearview Public Schools — Find Your School Christ-King Catholic School

Health Care

Emergency Department (24/7)

Stettler Hospital And Care Centre

5912 47 Avenue, Stettler · 403-742-7400

Stettler's hospital has a 24/7 emergency department. For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1.

Verified October 2026 From Official Sources

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