Services Available for our Students
For students who are not commuting daily and need to remain in Millet while attending classes, everything you need is available. Full services are available including two campgrounds, a 60 acre nature and recreation park, second hand stores, clothing and souvenirs shops, as well as a dental office.
The Central Alberta Bicycle School is located very close to three cities, Edmonton, Leduc and Wetaskiwin, where the capital city of Edmonton, with a population of over one million, is only a forty minute drive north of the classroom. The City of Leduc, which is only twenty minutes drive north of Millet, have all services, this includes the City of Wetaskiwin located a mere fifteen minutes south of the classroom.
For those wanting to stay within riding or walking distance of full services, a list of Millet's amenities are below:
Accommodations
Pipestone Motel (Millet) - Weekly rates are available for students. They offer a single room with twin bed, refrigerator, and wifi, common washroom, and common kitchen. A larger room is also available with queen bed, and kitchenettes. Booking can be made by calling 780-387-4000. Check availability within two weeks of arrival. This motel is located six blocks from the school.
CABS Associate Residence - Private residence of Mr. Douglas Morris (Millet, AB.) Student Rate $50/Night, Full Breakfast or Packed Lunch ($10), Call: 780-907-1226- Millet Lions Memorial Campground - Great for those classes held between the spring to fall. A full service campground for students who like to RV it. Washrooms, 50 Amp power pull through sites. Two minute bike ride to the school.
Travelodge by Wyndham (Wetaskiwin) - Weekly rates are available for students. Located on Highway 2A, North Wetaskiwin. This places the student within a 15 minute drive to the classroom. Free-WiFi, Free Breakfast, Low Rates. Newer building (2012).
Grocery & Convenient Stores
- Millet Fresh Market - 5302-50 Street, Millet, AB., (two blocks north of school), 780-387-3663 (Bank Machine)
- FasGas Plus - 4520-50 Street, Millet, AB., 780-387-5329 (Bank Machine)
- Petro-Canada & Car Wash - 5003 45 Ave, Millet, AB., 780-387-5445, (Bank Machine)
Professional Services
- Rexall Pharmacy - 5010-50 Avenue, Millet, AB., 780-387-2200, Email: [email protected]
- Millet Pharmacy - 4818-50 Street, Millet, AB., 780-393-0066, Prescribing Pharmacist, Purolator Depot
- Lotus Massage & Wellness - 5104-50 Street Millet AB., 780-387-1359
- Millet Dental Clinic - 5014-50 Street, Millet, AB., 780-387-5100
- Scissors - 4816-50 Street, Millet, AB., 780-387-5255, Hair salon, men's and women's cuts.
Information Resources
- Millet Public Library - 4528-51 Street, Millet, AB., 780-387-5222
- Millet & District Museum - 5120-50 Street, Millet, AB., 780-387-5558
Banking
- Alberta Treasury Branch (ATB) - 5004-51 Avenue, Millet, AB., 780-387-4663
Restaurants
Old Bank Cafe - 5002-50 Avenue, Millet, AB. 403-963-2233 Fully Licensed, Breakfast and Lunch and EArly Dinner menu, Full Barista Speciality Coffees, Cold Drinks and homemade Pastries. All in a unique setting.- Burger Barn - 5003-47 Avenue, Millet, AB., 780-387-4776. Fast Food, Burgers, Chicken, Fries, Ice Cream, Beverages.
Leanne's Bar & Grill - 4802-50 Street, Millet, AB., 780-387-5213, full bar with a full menu from burgers, steaks, pizzas. Pool table, jukebox,VLTs and big screen TVs. Pizza Delivery and Take-out- Millet Ice Cream Shoppe - 5012 50th Street, Millet, AB., 780-393-0578, a great place to study, ice cream, fast food, free video games.
- Canton House - 5106-50 Street, Millet, AB., 780-387-0008 Chinese cuisine with take-out.
- Beef'd - Phone orders call 780-393-0037, Sandwiches, Soups, Salads. Order Online
Laundromat
- PetroCan Convenient Store - 5003-45 Avenue, Millet, AB., 780-387-5445, Gas, groceries, car wash and laundromat
Retail Services
Circuit Cycle & Sports - 5008-51 Avenue, Millet, AB. 780-387-5340, Bicycle Sales & Service- Rexall - 5010-50 Avenue, Millet, AB., 780-387-2200, Pharmacy, Gifts, Toiletries, First Aid, Treats
- Switchback Mercantile - 5011-50 Avenue, Millet, AB., 780-387-3330, Antiques, Clothing, Games and Gifts
- Thrifters of Millet - 5009 49 ave Millet, AB, Used Goods, Clothing, Hardware, Electronics.
- Butterfly Boutique - 4920-50 Street, Millet, AB., 780-387-4777, Ladies Fashions
- Dee's Pink Steel - 5020-49 Avenue, Millet, AB., 780-216-1157 Motorcycle riding gear
- Millet Liquor Store 'N' More - 5018-50 Street, Millet, AB., 780-387-2222, Licensed liquor vender
- Budzz & Roses - 4908-50 Street, Millet, AB., 780-387-2286, Licensed CBD and THC product dispensary
Government Services
- Alberta Motor Vehicle Branch - 5004-51 Avenue, Millet, AB., 780-387-4663
- Canada Post - 5027-45 Avenue, Millet, Alberta.
Learn About our Bicycle Repairs & Wheel Building and Truing Course
The Central Alberta Bicycle School offers three courses to a path for the CABS Certificate of Completion. Starting with Bicycle Assembly and Maintenance, the student moves onto Professional Bicycle Repair and Diagnosis and completes the course learning how to build and true bicycle wheels.