The Village of Rycroft was established as a village in 1944. It is a very 'tight knit' community with numerous large families and many active community members. The Village of Rycroft is well known as a tourism town in the 60's, 70's and early eighties. It is the hub of the Peace and was originally situated for the Northern Alberta Railroad (also known as NAR). The local campground, Nardam was given this name for that very reason.
Nitehawk Recreation Area, a jewel in the peace country is about to get even better. Hard to believe Nitehawk Recreation Area is run as a non-profit. Nitehawk Recreation Area has been in existence since 1960 and run by a board of directors, a dedicated team of volunteers and a hard working crew of staff. Through the course of the winter we expect upwards of 40,000 visits to our ski hill. We think it's one of the best opportunities for young people in particular to enjoy fresh air, exercise and good clean fun in a controlled environment. That's why so many families and businesses are keen to support our Nitehawk Ski Hill. Over the years Nitehawk has grown from a quaint ski hill to a multipurpose recreational area and facility. It employs 8 full time and 60 part time seasonal staff throughout the year, and provides recreation, exercise and fun for thousands of people year round. The chalet provides a wonderful facility for weddings and conventions.