WELCOME TO MCLENNAN
WELCOME TO OUR HOMETOWN
About McLennan
McLennan, Alberta located in the beautiful Peace Country. McLennan is an hour drive south of Peace River, two hours northeast of Grande Prairie and approximately 4 hours northwest of Edmonton.
McLennan is known as a transportation town; it is the hub of the Northern Railway Line. The rail line from McLennan transports freight to and from the North up to Hay River, NWT and goes South from McLennan connecting to the Edmonton rail lines. In addition to rail service, the primary Highway 2 passes through the Town of McLennan.
The population in 2021 was 695. Though small, we are a community with a lot of heart.
Our town provides services to entire region with the local hospital and RCMP detachment located here.
McLennan, Alberta located in the beautiful Peace Country. McLennan is an hour drive south of Peace River, two hours northeast of Grande Prairie and approximately 4 hours northwest of Edmonton.
McLennan is known as a transportation town; it is the hub of the Northern Railway Line. The rail line from McLennan transports freight to and from the North up to Hay River, NWT and goes South from McLennan connecting to the Edmonton rail lines. In addition to rail service, the primary Highway 2 passes through the Town of McLennan.
The population in 2021 was 695. Though small, we are a community with a lot of heart.
Our town provides services to entire region with the local hospital and RCMP detachment located here.
News & Notices
Lakeshore Pond
Council has approved the construction of a new pond on the lakeshore. The dirt will be used to raise the non-paved walking trails on the East end of the lakeshore.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Kit Checklist for you and your family
Emergency Checklist for your Pet
Smoky River Hemp - Wondering what this group is up to? Check out their newsletter here. Interested in being an Interim Board of Director? Check the newsletter for more informaton on it.
Pet Registration 
Geocache Hunt & Photo Contest - The Town of McLennan is participating in the Mighty Peace Tourism Geocache Hunt. Find out more information on the geocaches throughout the Mighty Peace at GEOCACHE_LOCATIONS_010423-1.pdf (mightypeace.com). Inside these geocaches is a QR code that unlocks instant and weekly prizes.
Smoky River Regional Landfill
The landfill is located Northeast of Falher on Range Road 213
Summer Hours (May 1 – September 30) 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Winter Hours (October 1 – April 30) 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Open every Tuesday and every other Saturday.
2023 Landfill Calendar
An ATB ABM machine is now installed in the McLennan IDA. The ABM machine offers multi-denomination ($5, $20, $50 and $100's) Customers can pay bills, withdraw and deposit cash using the ABM machine, and transfer funds within accounts. A representative from ATB will be on site to provide community banking on Wednesdays from 10am to 12 noon to provide guidance on how to use the new ATM machine.