Plumber in Raymond

Raymond at a glance

Raymond is a town south of Lethbridge at the junction of Highway 52 and Highway 845. It was founded in 1901 and incorporated as a town in 1903.

What that means for your plumbing

Raymond has a long history and a large share of older homes, many updated over the years. Old cast iron drains and galvanized supply pipe are common in homes of that age. If drains are slow or pressure is weak, see drain cleaning.

A solar town

Raymond has been noted as one of the first communities in Alberta working toward net-zero solar power, with panels on most town buildings. If you're adding solar or a heat pump at home, it's a good time to look at the hot water tank too; see hot water tanks.

Canada's first rodeo

Raymond was founded in 1901 by mining magnate Jesse Knight, who named it after his son. His plans for a sugar factory using local sugar beets drew 1,500 settlers in a few years. In 1902 the town held an outdoor rodeo it called a stampede, Canada's first organized rodeo event, and the Raymond Stampede is still held every summer with Heritage Days around Canada Day. Busy summer events put extra demand on hot water and drains in homes full of visiting family. Flushing the hot water tank and clearing slow drains before July helps everything keep up.