RELOCATION & INVESTMENT GUIDE

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TOWN OF WAINWRIGHT
www.wainwright.ca
P 780.842.3381 F 780.842.2898
1018 – 2nd Ave, Wainwright, AB T9W 1R1

M.D. OF WAINWRIGHT
www.mdwainwright.ca
P 780.842.4454

Carley Herbert
Economic Development Officer
P 780.842.3381 F 780.842.2898
[email protected]
www.wainwright.ca

Your investment is important to our future. Contact us if you require assistance or information about:

• Establishing, expanding or relocating a business to Wainwright.

• Searching for available buildings or land.
• General business information including demographics, census data, or other statistics.
• Resources to help with business planning, funding sources, or licensing.
• Wainwright welcome packages or brochures.

The content of this guide is provided ‘as-is’. The Town of Wainwright, in whole or in part and including its employees or contractors,
make no warranty, either express or implied, including but not limited to, warranties of fitness for a particular purpose or accuracy of data.
In no event will the Town of Wainwright be liable for any indirect, special, consequential or other damages however caused.
WELCOME TO WAINWRIGHT

Amidst a bold prairie, Wainwright is hard working, community-minded, family-first, and recreation master
planned. We value what it means to be free. From our foundation lies a future where determination gets
you everywhere while recognizing the value of building piles of fall leaves with a child, a game of catch with
the dog, or coffee with the neighbour.

With a diversified and stable three pillar economy driven by

agriculture (since turn of century), oil and gas (since 1921), and Our Vision:
the military (since 1939 - headquarters for training army troops
in Western Canada), Wainwright offers robust job prospects. Hard working. Community-
We offer opportunity for those driven to add services minded. Family first. Wainwright’s
and/or manufacturing value to Wainwright’s oil and gas
and agricultural resources. Our location at the crossroads prairie crossroads location and
of Highways 14 and 41, with a trade area of 40,000
people, creates robust commercial and professional service independent entrepreneurial
hub opportunities. Independent entrepreneurs benefit
from business-friendly regulation, low business costs, and spirit drive rural Alberta’s fastest
affordable housing.
growing economy.
Living the good life in Wainwright means local full service
health service and educational infrastructure, an atmospheric
Mainstreet, advanced recreational amenities, and cultural
celebration in our many annual events. What We Value:
Get busy living. Welcome to Wainwright. Safety, success, community-
mindedness, reliability, trust,
loyalty, generosity, friends,
faith and family, pride.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HEALTHCARE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES/EDUCATION 6

RECREATIONAL SERVICES 8
Indoor / outdoor facilities, parks and playgrounds, recreational activities and sporting groups

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS & GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 10

ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS 12

A month by month listing of annual events

REAL ESTATE AND HOUSING 14

Indoor / outdoor facilities, parks and playgrounds, recreational activities and sporting groups

INSURANCE/LEGAL/FINANCIAL 16

BUSINESS COSTS / COST OF LIVING 17

Commercial/industrial land pricing, commercial/industrial lease rates, municipal utility rates (water, sewer, garbage)

BUSINESS RESOURCES 19
Municipal Government, Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures, helpful external web links

ADVANTAGE WAINWRIGHT 20
Labour costs, labour force activity, education, income, post-secondary/career training, employment opportunities links

INDUSTRY PROFILE 22
Employment base, employment by industry, employment by occupation, leading employers

LABOUR FORCE / JOBS 24
Labour costs, labour force activity, education, income, post-secondary/career training, employment opportunities links

TESTIMONIALS 26

HISTORY 27
Wainwright and District

THE REGION 28
M.D. of Wainwright, Chauvin, Edgerton, Irma

FACTS AT A GLANCE 33

WAINWRIGHT MAP 39

It’s a tough slog, that average 20 minute commute in Alberta. Car fumes. Snaking lines of traffic. The inch
forward. Time wasted on…nothing. Welcome to Wainwright, where average commute time is 5.9 minutes.
That adds up to 117 hours a year to explore the joys of wondering what to do with yourself.

Src: Median Commuting Time, 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada
QUICK FACTS (2015)
• Town of Wainwright 6,300
• Immediate Area
(incl. Town of Wainwright) 15,000
Note: The temporary military population averages over 1,000 personnel at any
given time, and in the summer it grows significantly when thousands of troops
undertake annual training.

• Population Growth Rate

(2006-2013) 16%
• Residential Structures 2,863
• Housing Starts 18
• Construction Value $17,880,000
• Registered Businesses 455
• Average Resale
Single Family House Price $339,305
Duplex $231,218
Multiplex $206,165
Mobile Homes $136,266
• Average Rental Rates (/month):
$736 – 1 Bedroom
$940– 2 Bedroom
$989 – 3 Bedroom
• Residential Lot Price $90,000 - $530,000
• Average Industrial Lot Price $143,000/acre
• Starting Highway Commercial
Lot Price $299,900
• LIVING LIFE WELL PRICELESS

• Elevation 675 meters (2200 feet)

• Latitude 52 Degrees 50 Minutes
• Longitude 110 Degrees 51 Minutes
Bold and cold – winter. Hot spot –
summer. Bright blue 365. Pretty much
captures the spirit of our weather… 3
Dear “Migratory Birders”,

Whether you are moving off the farm into a Town in east central Alberta, once lived in the
area and lie awake at night thinking about a return to your roots…and life better lived,
or are retiring from active military duty at Wainwright Garrison, come “home” to Wainwright.
Live affordably – with disposable income left to pursue life’s passions.

If you need a hospital we can fix you. If you want to do 18 again we have a golf course.
If you like the bull we have a Stampede. If you don’t like the bull we have a neighbourly
extended family who has your back. If you need to shop or eat out and about – we have that too.
We have…the good life.

Signed,

Town of Wainwright
CLIMATE Local taxi service is available:
Daily Normal Temperatures: • Allen’s Taxi 780.806.6725
• Choice Cabs 780.209.5555
HIGH LOW AVERAGE • M&S Taxi 780.842.7287
Jan -11.9C (10.6F) -23.0C (-9.4F) -17.5C (0.5F)
• Viper Taxi 306.825.2000
April 9.5C (49.1F) -3.8C (25.2F) 3.0C (37.4F)
July 24.5C (76.1F) 9.7C (49.5F) 17.1C (62.8F) • Wright Taxi 780.842.8882
Oct 11.5C (52.7F) - 2.6C (27.3F) 4.6C (40.3F)
BY BUS
Annual Precipitation 41 cm (16.0 in) Charter bus service is available from:
Rain 29 cm (11.5 in) • Bison Bus (1985) Ltd. 780.842.3734
Snow 112 cm (43.9 in)
Frost Free Days 99 BY HANDIVAN 587.281.9347
Hours Sunshine/Year 2490 •Wheelchair compatible
•Medically at risk

BY ROAD BY AIR
Wainwright is positioned to serve oil and agriculture markets The Wainwright Municipal Airport serves private aircraft.
in eastern Alberta at the intersection of Highways 14 (east- • Runway length 915m (3000 ft.)
west, no load limit) and 41 (north-south, no load limit). • All weather facilities Yes
• Night service Yes
The Town is located roughly half way between Edmonton • Local charter Priebe-Air Limited 780.842.0868
and Saskatoon – two of Canada’s fastest growing cities - Nearest passenger flights are available at Lloydminster -
on Highway 14/40. Highway 41, the Eastern Alberta Trade 101 km northeast of Wainwright: Central Mountain Air
Corridor (www.albertatradecorridor.com) provides market (www.flycma.com). The Edmonton International Airport
access to the oil sands in northern Alberta. (www.flyeia.com), Canada’s fifth busiest airport in terms of
passenger traffic, is located 215 km west of Wainwright.
Highway 2, which links Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.
(incl. Alaska) in a 6,000 km CANAMEX corridor (the busiest BY RAIL
highway in Alberta) is located 200 km west. Highway 16 (Yel- Wainwright is located on the Canadian National Railway
lowhead), one of Canada’s two major east-west road cor- trans-Canada mainline. Spur track is available. VIA rail
ridors, is 60 km to the north. (www.viarail.ca) provides east-west passenger service with a
stop in Wainwright.
Several truck companies serve the

SASKATCHEWAN
36
16
commercial/industrial market and
16
Vegreville
Sherwood Park

ALBERTA
Edmonton Ranfurly Islay
warehouse and terminal facilities Tofield
Lavoy Innisfree
Mannville
Vermillion Kitscoty
Lloydminster
620 16 16
are available in Town: Ryley 857 Minburn
Blackfoot
Holden
Luduc Bruce
619
619
897 17 Lone Rock
• Al’s Hotshot 855
14 Viking 619 41
Paradise
Valley Rivercourse

& Trucking Services Ltd. 13

Camrose
Ohaton
26
36
615 Kinsella McLaughlin

Irma
780.842.4601 13
Wetaskiwin
Bawlf

13
Daysland
870
Fabyan
Wainwright
894
14
Marsden
40
Neilburg
2A Heath
2 Denwood 17
• B&R Eckel’s Transport Ltd.
Sedgewick
Strome 881
Lougheed Edgerton 610
Killam
Ribstone

780.842.4010
855 13 Chauvin
Ponoka Heisler Hardisty
53
Forestburg Amisk
• H&E Oilfield Services Ltd. Bashaw
Donalda
53
872
Hughenden
899
Senlac

780.842.6444 12
Galahad
Alliance
802 884
Czar Metiskow

13
Hayter
17
Evesham
14

Provost Macklin

• Holt Transport Inc. Stettler

Halkirk
36 Brownfield
41
600
Cadogan
Primate
31
Denzil

780.336.2194 599 Cactus

Lake Salvador
Red Deer
Castor Bodo
Fleet
SASKATCHEWAN

• Rosenau Transport Ltd. 12

Coronation
Throne
884
899
Consort 317
ALBERTA

780.431.2877
Veteran
12 Alterio
Monitor
Kirriemuir
51 Major
• Ryker Oilfield Hauling Ltd. Compeer

780.842.3219
WAINWRIGHT
New Brigden

DISTANCE TO...
City Approx. Driving Distance Approx. Driving Time
Edmonton 207 kms 2 hrs 15 mins
Red Deer 268 kms 3 hrs
Saskatoon 318 kms 3 hrs 10 mins
Calgary 414 kms 4 hrs 20 mins

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HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY
SERVICES / EDUCATION
Wainwright and District is served by Alberta Health Services and offers excellent medical care. The Health Authority maintains a
district office in town for community health services, which addresses issues of health and safety, and includes the office of the
Health Inspector.

In Wainwright and District there are excellent protective services and information systems supporting the area in the event of
emergencies. The Wainwright and District Fire & Rescue Department is a well-trained and well-equipped volunteer department
comprised of 32 members who are responsible for the provision of fire protection services, fire prevention programs and rescue
services. The Town of Wainwright contracts the RCMP to provide police services within our community. The RCMP’s mission is to
preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service through community based policing.

HEALTH CARE
• The Wainwright Health Care Complex
780.842.3324
Number of Beds: 25 Active / 58 Long Term Care

• Community Health Center DENTISTS

Alberta Health Services Wainwright • Nordstrom Dental
1.888.608.1516 (locally 780.842.4077) 780.842.6838
[email protected]
• Reich Professional Corp.
• Primary Care Network Wainwright 780.842.4242
780.842.6676
• Dr. Ron Watson
EMERGENCY SERVICES 780.842.6944
• All emergency services 9-1-1
Dispatch service is provided. OPTOMETRISTS SERVICES
Ambulance • Eyes in Town
Fire Department 780.842.4224
Police Services
• Prairie Vision Centre
780.842.6123

MEDICAL CLINICS
• D.R. K.M. Hay Professional Corp OPTICIAN SERVICES
780.842.4920 • Wainwright EyeCare
780.842.6377
• Brilz Associate Clinic
780.842.5829 CHIROPRACTORS
• Main Street Chiropractic
• Wainwright Medical Clinic 780.842.6040
780.842.3341

• Dr. W de Vos Medical Clinic

780.842.7090
EDUCATION / CHILD CARE ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
Wainwright offers numerous excellent educational facilities • Wainwright Adult Learning
from preschool services through to adult learning and 780.842.3455
advanced educational studies. [email protected]

PUBLIC SCHOOLS CHILDCARE

• Buffalo Trail Public Schools • Exploring Wonders Daycare
780.842.6144 780.842.3600
btps.ca
• Little Leaders Pre-Kindergarten / 3yr. olds
• Wainwright Elementary School (Grades K - 6) 780.842.6085
780.842.3361
wes.btps.ca • Little Steps Preschool / 3+4 yr olds
780.842.3808
• Wainwright Jr. & Sr. High School (Grades 7 - 12)
780.842.4481 • MFRC Child Development Centre
whs.btps.ca 780.842.1363 ext 1248

• Wainwright Children’s Centre

780.842.3161
SEPARATE SCHOOLS
• East Central Alberta Catholic Separate School •Wainwright Pre-Kindergarten / 4 yr olds
Regional Div.#16 780.842.6085
780.842.3992
ecacs16.ab.ca • Vermilion Family Dayhome Program
780.853.6190
• Blessed Sacrament School (Grades K - 12)
780.842.3808
bss.ecacs16.ab.ca ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
• Parent Link Centre Wainwright
• Blessed Sacrament Outreach School 780.842.2585
(Alternative High School for ages 15 - 19)
780.842.3944 • Parent Link Outreach
outreach.ecacs16.ab.ca 780.842.2585
Chauvin wdfcs.ca
Edgerton wdfcs.ca
Irma wdfcs.ca
FRANCOPHONE
• Conseil Scolaire Centre-Nord
1.800.248.6886
csrcn.ab.ca

• Ecole Saint-Christophe (Grades K - 12)

780.842.2827
csrcn.ab.ca/stchristophe

POST SECONDARY EDUCATION

• Lakeland College
1.800.661.6490
lakelandcollege.ca

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RECREATIONAL SERVICES
GET BUSY LIVING

Wainwright and District are proud of the numerous first

class recreational amenities and programs available to
residents. Wainwright has quality and quantity of recrea-
tion services that is advanced for a community of its size.

PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES

• Peace Memorial Multiplex (PMM)
650 - 2 Avenue • Rotary Splash Park
780.842.4542 805 – 15 Street

This state of the art facility features twin NHL size rinks, an Children’s Splash Park with 19 water features, a change
indoor walking / running track and indoor climbing wall. The room and a large sun shade.
PMM Ice Schedule is available online at wainwright.ca.
• Wainwright Public Library
•Peace Memorial Park 921 - 3 Ave
400 - 8 Street 780.842.2673
features a variety of recreation facilities including: Children’s wainwrightlibrary.ab.ca
Playground, Skate Park, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts,
Ball Diamonds and Equine Centre. 35,000 items including: books, video and audio tapes,
computer CDs, and children’s books and tapes. Services
and programs offered include public internet access, story
• Communiplex time for children, moms and babies classes, adult information
700 - 2 Avenue nights, no school Fridays, summer reading, guest speakers
780.842.5508 and authors, delivery service to seniors, and provision of low
vision aids.

The Wainwright Communiplex is attached to the PMM and • Wainwright Golf Club
features aquatic facilities including a 25m swimming pool, chil- 780.842.3046
dren’s wading pool, sauna and hot tub. The Communiplex golfwainwright.ca
also features gym facilities, racquet ball courts, dance /
fitness studio, community theatre, meeting rooms and hall Featuring 18 holes, grass greens, driving range, clubhouse,
facilities for functions of all sizes. Many swimming and fitness lounge, pro-shop and RV park.
programs are run through the Communiplex year round and
are published quarterly in the Communiplex Guide, online at
wainwright.ca and at the Communiplex.

• Wainwright Curling Rink

825 - 4 Avenue
780.842.3220
5 sheet curling rink

• Sportex Arena
400 - 8 Street
Home of the Wainwright Equine Centre
• Arm Lake Recreational Area RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SPORTING GROUPS
780.842.4727 • 4H
• ATVing
124 serviced & unserviced sites, fishing, public beach and • Minor Baseball & Softball
picnic area, full service clubhouse, laundromat, showers, RV
• Adult Softball Fastpitch
dump, and 9 hole golf course.
• Adult Recreational Slowpitch
• Riverdale Mini Park • Basketball
780.842.2996 • Bowling
• Camping
116 serviced & unserviced sites, picnic and play area,
• Climbing
day sites, par 3 and 9 hole golf course, mini-golf, full service
clubhouse and RV dump station. • Cross-country skiing
• Curling
•Fabyan Campsite • Dance
780.842.4454
• Diving

Picnic and short stay campsite • Equestrian Riding

• Figure Skating
OUTDOOR SPORTS FACILITIES • Fishing
The Town of Wainwright Parks and Recreation department
• Fitness Classes
maintains a variety of outdoor sports and recreation facilities
including: Community Soccer Park, Tory Heights Ball • Junior & Senior Football
Diamonds, trails, stocked fishing pond at Wallace Park, off • Golfing
leash dog “Bark” park and seasonal outdoor rinks. • Gymnastics
• Hiking
• Minor Hockey (Boy’s & Girl’s)
• Jr. B Hockey
• Women’s Hockey
• Senior Men’s Hockey
• Recreational Ball Hockey
• Hunting
• Lacrosse
• Pool
• R.C. Modellers
• Racquet Ball
• Rodeo
• Roller Derby
• Skateboarding
• Skating
• Snowmobiling
• Soccer (Youth & Adult)
• Squash
• Swimming
• Tae Kwon Do
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Walking
• Water Sports
• Yoga

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
& GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Wainwright and area, with a population of over 15,000, is located just 200 km southeast of Edmonton along Hwy 14.

Offering numerous lifestyle choices from a bustling modern town to the tranquility of country estate living, Wainwright truly is
a community of delightful contrasts; boasting a variety of attractive and comfortable neighborhoods including charming older
districts lined with mature elm trees and character homes, steadily expanding new residential subdivisions, and rural acreages.

Amenities such as inviting parks, newly redeveloped playgrounds, modern schools, first class recreational facilities and business
districts are readily accessible. Wainwright was proud to receive the Provincial Communities in Bloom title in 2011.

COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS RELIGIOUS SERVICES

• Army Cadets • Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
• Battle River Historical Society 780.842.3487
• B.P.O. Elks
• Buffalo Park Foundation • Canadian Martyrs Chapel (Catholic)
• Canadian Legion 780.842.1363 x1438
• Chamber of Commerce • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
• Citizens on Patrol – C.O.P.S 780.842.5220
• Communities in Bloom
• Denwood Outdoor Athletic Club • Church of Nazarene
• Ducks Unlimited 780.842.4922
• Encore
• Evangelical Free Church
• Girl Guides
780.842.4361
• I.O.O.F.
• Kinsmen • Jehovah’s Witness Congregation
• Knights of Columbus 780.842.2862
• Lions
• Masonic Lodge • Lord of the Nations Full Gospel Church
• Order of the Eastern Star 780.842.3599
• Quota Club • Peace Lutheran Church
• Railway Preservation 780.842.4070
Society
• River Hills Chorus • Saint Paul’s Chapel (Protestant)
• Roller Derby 780.842.1363 x1438
• Rotary Club
• Seventh Day Adventist Church
• Royal Purple
780.806.1942
• Scouts
• Sea Cadets • St. Thomas Anglican Church
• Theatre 75 780.842.3638
• Wainwright & Area Crime Watch
• Wainwright District 4H Clubs • United Church of Canada
• Wainwright Frontier Ex & Ag Soc. 780.842.3870
• Wainwright Oldtimers Assoc.
• Wildlife Conservation Society

For more info on cultural organizations, service clubs

or sporting groups, please visit wainwright.ca
SOCIAL SERVICES GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
• Alberta Health Services Addiction Office • Member of Legislative Assembly
780.842.7619 Wes Taylor
albertahealthservices.ca 780.842.6177
[email protected]
• Battle River Food Bank
780.845-8875 • Member of Parliament
Kevin Sorenson
• Battle River Victim Assistance Society 800.665.4358
780.842.4490 [email protected]
• Catholic Social Services • Agriculture & Food
780.842.6899 780.853.8101
catholicsocialservices.ab.ca
• Agriculture Financial Services Corp.
• Citizens on Patrol (COPS)
780.842.4798 / 780.842.8068 Alberta Hail & Crop Insurance
780.842.7547
• East Central Child & Family Services
780.842.7502 Lending Division
780.842.7540
• Falcon Enterprises
780.842.2888 • Alberta Energy Regulator
falconenterprises.ca 780.842.7570

• Family & Community Services • Canada Post

780.842.2555 780.842.3274
wdfcs.ca
• Department of National Defence - Wainwright Garrison
Living at Home Program & Meals on Wheels
780.842.1363
780.842.2777

Family and Community Counselling • East Central Alberta Communities Futures Corp. - Viking
780.842.5701 780.336.3497
[email protected]
• Employment and Immigration
TIPS 780.842.7500
780.842.5481
[email protected] • Health Inspector
780.842.4077
Early Childhood Dev./Parent Link Centre
780.842.2585 • Infrastructure - Property Management Division
wdfcs.ca 780.842.7564

Walking Through Grief Society • Land Reclamation and & Environmental Programs
780.846.2576 or 780.853.1818 780.842.7535

• Mental Health • Provincial Court

780.842.7522 780.842.7575

• Persons with Developmental Disabilities • Public Lands

780.842.7583 780.842.7548

• Wainwright Association for Community Living • Transportation

780.842.2666 780.842.7532
aacl.org

• Wainwright Early Years Coalition

780.845.2207

• Wainwright Military Family Resource Centre

780.842.1363 x1253
wainwrightmfrc.ca

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ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS
Please visit the Events Calendar at wainwright.ca for a complete listing of events in Wainwright and area. For more
info on tourist attractions, call 780.842.3115, visit the Town website at wainwright.ca or the East Central Alberta
website at visiteastcentralalberta.com.

Wainwright and District has many campgrounds and parks in the region offering full hook-ups, partial hook-ups and non hook-
up sites. Two campgrounds are located within the Town of Wainwright and the others are all within close driving distance. These
campgrounds offer spacious campsites with fire pits & picnic tables. Also at some of the camping areas you will find golf courses
(including a mini golf course) among other services.

FEBRUARY JULY

• Arts Festival • Canada Day

A 3 day festival featuring art show, literature and music Held at Wainwright Garrison, this Community Fun Day
includes day time performances and activities with
MARCH evening entertainment and fireworks
• Ice Carnival
2 performance ice-skating show • Taste of Wainwright
Taste local and ethnic foods prepared by locals
APRIL
• Edgerton Sports Days
• Chamber Expo
Includes ball tournament, bullarama and other great activities
2 day trade show for local & out-of-town businesses, craft-
ers and non-profit organizations AUGUST

MAY • Irma Summerspeil

Summer curling bonspiel
• Family Train Day
Fun for the whole family at the Rail Park • Come By The Hills Music Festival
Music festival in the picturesque Battle River Valley
JUNE
SEPTEMBER
• Fire’n’ Wheels
Fundraiser in support of local area fire departments • Scarecrow Festival
• Stampede Downtown Stuff your scarecrow and
Kick off to the Stampede with events including the annual compete for top prize!
chili cook-off, children activities, BBQ beef on a bun OCTOBER

• Agricultural Fair • Haunted House

1 day showing of local horticulture, handicrafts, photography, Come scare yourself silly &
and baked goods bring a donation for the food
bank!
• Wainwright Stampede
NOVEMBER
The 5th largest rodeo in Canada, this 4 day professional ro-
deo includes chuckwagon races, parade and midway • Red Friday
Community Pancake Breakfast in support of the
Soldier On Fund

• Snowball Craft Fair

A two day craft fair

• Jingle and Mingle

A night of festive shopping, family activities & bright lights!
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS • Riverdale Mini Park
• Buffalo Park Foundation 780.842.2996
780.842.9247 116 serviced & unserviced sites, full service clubhouse,
buffaloparkcentre.ca laundromat, showers, picnic and play area, day sites, par 3
[email protected] and 9 hole golf course, mini-golf, RV dump station.

• Wainwright Rail Park • Dillberry Lake Provincial Park

780.842.3138 780.858.3824
railpark.org 234 serviced & unserviced sites, fishing, swimming, boat
launch, hiking and day shelters, playgrounds and concession,
• Wainwright & District Museum RV dump.
780.842.3115
• Ribstone Campsite
• Historic Main Street Picnic and short stay campsite approx. 25 miles East of
Wainwright. Operated by the MD of Wainwright.
• Buffalo Statue
ACCOMODATIONS
• Memorial Clock Tower - Cenotaph
HOTELS AND MOTELS
• Bud Cotton Buffalo Paddock
• Best Western 1209-27 Street
• Petroleum Park 780.845.9934 bestwestern.com

• Rotary Splash Park • Bio Vista Motel 1037-13 Avenue

780.842.3351
• Battle River Train
Trestle • Bison Motel 601-14 Avenue
780.842.4416
• Koroluk Landslide
• Day’s Motel 2101-14 Avenue
CAMPGROUNDS AND REGIONAL PARKS 780.842.3297
• Dr. Middlemass Park & Rotary Splash Park
780.842.3541 • Plains West Motor Inn 1814- 14 Ave
30 fully serviced sites (30-amp), four 15-amp tent stalls, 780.842.4436
children’s splash park & play area and showers, all within the
town limits. Wireless internet available to RV stalls (through • Ramada 1510 27th Street
offsite provider). 780.842.5010 ramada.ca

• Wainwright Golf Club RV Park • R & R Inn & Suites 1809-14 Avenue
780.842.3046 ext. 1 780.842.2277 rrinnwainwright.com
25 serviced sites with power and water, shower facilities, and
RV dump station. • Springs Motor Inn 2114-14 Avenue
780.842.3371 springsmotorinn.com
• Arm Lake Recreational Area
780.842.4727 BED AND BREAKFAST
124 serviced & unserviced sites, full service clubhouse,
laundromat, showers, fishing, public beach and picnic area, • Brower Bed & Breakfast Northwest of Wainwright
RV dump, and 9 hole golf course. 780.842.3658

• Clear Lake • Callaghan House 824-4 Avenue

Public beach and picnic area. Fishing, swimming, boating 780.842.4327 callaghanhouse.net
and walking trails.
• Tiffen Bed & Breakfast East of Wainwright
• Fabyan Campsite 780.755.2114
780.842.4454
Great picnic and short stay campsite approx. 8 miles west
of Wainwright. Operated by the MD of Wainwright.

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REAL ESTATE & HOUSING
The Town of Wainwright strives to provide a variety of housing to accommodate all markets. The Town continuously develops fully
serviced and attractive residential subdivisions to ensure that an adequate supply of building sites are available to developers.
Lots are generally large in comparison to those commonly developed in other communities and have lanes for rear access and
garbage pick-up.

As developer, planning authority and subdivision authority, the Town is able to provide for ample green space which is intercon-
nected through the new subdivisions.

AVERAGE HOME SALE PRICE (2015)

Type # of sales Average Price Range
All Types 220 $252,831
Single Detached 65 $339,305 $90,000 - $530,000

REAL ESTATE NEW DEVELOPMENT

• Buffalo Realty 402-10 Street The Town of Wainwright is positioned as a developer and
P 780.842.7653 F 780.842.2552 seller of commercial, industrial, and residential lands (for more
buffalo-realty.com detailed information - http://www.wainwright.ca/business/).

• Century 21 Connect Realty 1009 - 14 Avenue

P 780.845.9990 RESIDENTIAL
century21.ca/connectrealty Single family and duplex lots are available in the Baier and
Enstrom subdivisions (approx. $64,000 to $110,000 + GST).
• Remax Baughan Realty 621-10 Street
P 780.842.3855 F 780.842.3841
baughanrealty.com MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL UNITS
Significant multi-family housing availability ensures housing
• Royal Lepage affordability, and is helpful to growth of specific segments
Stalco Realty Inc. 215-10 Street of the economy including retail and oil and gas activity, and
P 780.842.5327 F 780.842.5480 retirement living.
P 780.842.9684 wainwrightforsale.com

OTHER
• A.S. Appraisals
& Consulting 713-10 Street
P 780.842.9200 F 780.842.6905

• Wainwright Assessment
Group Ltd. 604 - 10 Street
P 780.842.5002 F 780.842.5003
 SENIOR CITIZENS MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL UNITS
• Apple Ridge
SELF CONTAINED APARTMENTS Apartment - 16 units 2802 - 12 Avenue
• Lions Management Group 780.842.5936 Manager: Eileen 780.842.7921
• Lions Pioneer Manor 18 units
• Lions Heritage Manor 18 units • Aspen Heights
• Lions Frontier Manor 24 units Apartment - 20 units 1101-14 Street
Manager: Donna 780.842.4723
SENIORS LODGE
• Battle River Lodge 101 units • Clockview Apartments
780.842.3630 Apartment - 8 units 1017-2 Avenue
• Points West Living 780.845.2080 Manager: Kathy 780.856.2344
59 Supportive Living Units / 16 choice rental suites
16 one and two bedroom life lease apartments • Fairview Heights
Apartment - 36 units 506-16 Street
Manager: Christina 780.888-3231
baier Phase 3
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
• General Store Apartments
R1 Single Family
Apartment - 8 units 613-6 Avenue
R1A Large Single Family
Manager: Craig/Bryan 780.498.2848
19.77

2709 11.80
11.80
POINTS WEST
2711
2713
11.80
11.80
LIVING 12 AVENUE
R1B Single Family - Small Lot
28 STREET

$66,700 2715
$66,700 2717
2719
9.305
R2 Two Family
46.01

$66,700
42.00

$66,700 2721
R3 Multiple Family
41.98

SOLD
27 28
41.97

SOLD
41.95

$66,700
29 30
• Kendall Place
41.93

42.00

3.32 31 32 27 28
11 AVENUE
11.80
11.80 33 29 30
31

Adults Only (30+) - Fourplex 119, 121 - 12 Street

11.80 33
HIGHWAY 41

11.80
30 STREET

5.14 10.79

Manager: Rob 780.806.6412

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• Morgan Place
2

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8.9

10.60

15.41 8.0
3

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Apartment - 26 units 2609 - 11 Avenue
24.02
.97
29 STREET
28 STREET

41
41

50
50 Manager: Michelle 780.806.6388
29

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38.0
18
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64
8 AVENUE
REDUCED PRICE For more information, contact the
5% GST to be added to prices
Dimensions in metres
Planning & Development Department
780.842.3381
• Parkland Manor
NOTE: Prices are subject to periodic review and
may change without notice. [email protected] or [email protected]
Apartment - 12 units 909-5 Avenue
UPDATED: OCTOBER 14, 2015

Manager: Doug 780.842.7888 or

*furnished options available 780.842.7072
Enstrom Phase 1
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION

• Sunset Manor
13 NEW Lots for Sale Apartment - 35 units 1304-1 Avenue
Manager: Don 780.806.9799

7 AVENUE
• The Holdings
SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD
SOLD

SOLD
R1
R1A
Single Family
Large Single Family Apartment - 78 units 305 - 5 Street
R1B Single Family - Small Lot
25 STREET

39.92

Manager: Shauna 780.842.3842

10.69

$55,000 R2 Two Family

12.08
614

29

UR Urban Reserve
39.66
10.69 10.67

$55,000
12.08
610

28

39.57
$55,000 (for future development)
8
606

27
7.50 12.0

39.10
NOT FOR SALE AT
14.04

$55,00
602

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THIS TIME
• Townhouse Apartments
26
5
8.4
6 AVENUE

Apartment - 11 units 918 - 9 Avenue

18.52
18.52
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Manager: Doug/Jae 780.842.6920

FIRE HYDRANT
STREET LIGHT
• Westside Manor
Apartment - 16 units 529-6 Avenue
TRANSFORMER
PEDESTAL
MAILBOX
Manager: Dave 780.842.0675

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• Wainwright Mobile Park
34 units 1609 - 14 Street
Manager: Desiree 780.472.9777
For more information, contact the
5% GST to be added to prices
Dimensions in metres
Planning & Development Department
NOTE: Prices are subject to periodic review and 780.842.3381
may change without notice. [email protected] or [email protected]
UPDATED: MARCH 16, 2016

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INSURANCE/LEGAL/FINANCIAL
AGENCIES
The Town of Wainwright offers knowledgable firms available to help businesses and families with financial, insurance and legal
advice.
INSURANCE LEGAL

• Baughan Agencies 621-10 Street • Nickerson Roberts Holinski & Mercer

780.842.3358 780.842.6185 608-10 Street

• Buffalo Agencies - The Cooperators • Peter Van Winssen Law Office

780.842.4357 401-10 Street 780.842.5140 1013-5 Avenue

• Clarity Financial Services 829-3 Avenue • Rodnunsky Law Office 1032-1 Avenue
780.806.3097 780.842.3396

• Insurance Premium Finance Corporation • Meridian Law Group 402-10 Street

780.842.4487 829-3 Avenue 780.842.8331

• Investors Group 218-10 Street FINANCIAL

780.842.5030
• 9A Cash Canada Financial
• Investors Group Financial Services 780.842.4735 701-10 Street
780.845.9852 703-10 Street
• ATB Financial 509-10 Street
• Stalco Insurance 215-10 Street 780.842.3355
780.842.5327
•Bank of Montreal 422-10 Street
• Sunlife 1009-14 Avenue 780.842.5890
780.845.9993
•Encompass Credit Union 502-10 Street
• Wainwright Financial Group 780.842.3391
780.842.4413 717-10 Street
•Investor’s Group 218 -10 Street
• Western Financial Group 910-3 Avenue 780.842.5030
780.842.4411
•Investors Group Financial Services Inc.
780.845.9852 703-10 Street

•Royal Bank of Canada 401-10 Street

780.842.3338

•Wainwright Financial Group

780.842.4413 717-10 Street

•Western Financial Group 910-3 Avenue

780.842.4411
BUSINESS COSTS /
COST OF LIVING
Wainwright’s business costs and cost of living are significantly below provincial average – and represent an opportunity
to achieve business competitive advantage and disposable income-enabled work-life balance.

COMMERCIAL LAND 14/41 COMMON

14/41 Common (municipally owned) PRIME HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
• 5 commercial lots
5% GST to be added to prices. Dimensions in metres.
• .91 – .99 acre parcel size NOTE: Prices are subject to periodic review and may change without notice. Contact the Town office at 780-842-3381 to confirm current prices. C3
C4
• Starting price $299,900 Updated November 28, 2013 
3.0m URW

includes water, sewer, curb, SOLD SOLD $324,900 $274,900 $274,900 $274,900 SOLD
$299,900
99.91
8

37.00
paved roads, street lights, 1517 0.370 ha
0.91 Ac

30 STREET
27 STREET

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00
88.00
storm water management, $299,900 100.02
7 6 5 4 3 2 1

6.0m URW
A&W 7

37.00
0.343 ha 0.350 ha 0.350 ha 0.400 ha 0.400 ha 0.400 ha 0.410 ha
1509 0.369 ha
power, phone, gas 0.85 Ac 0.86 Ac 0.86 Ac 0.99 Ac 0.99 Ac 0.99 Ac 1.01 Ac 0.91 Ac
$289,900 97.78
6

40.59
2702 2710 2802 2810 2902 2910 2918

HIGHWAY 41
35.00 35.00 35.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 41.69 1501 0.383 ha

INDUSTRIAL LAND 15 AVENUE

0.95 Ac
6.0m URW

Tory Heights Industrial Park (municipally owned)

99.75
.62
22
THE BRICK 2901 2909 2917 2929
• 5 industrial lots
2 3 4 5

102.08
• 1.35 acre parcel size

96.67

96.67

96.67

92.12
1 MR

6.0m URW
1.208 ha
1.266 ha 2.98 Ac
0.430 ha 0.430 ha 0.389 ha
$1,119,900
• Starting price $186,800 Green Space with 01.06 Ac 01.06 Ac 0.96 Ac
Water Feature
includes water, sewer, curb,
3.0m URW
(Storm Water Management) $424,900 $374,900 $364,900
44.50 44.50 41.00 119.79

paved roads, street lights,

storm water management, HIGHWAY 14

power, phone, gas

TIM HORTONS DQ JIFFY WALMART
LUBE

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL LEASE RATES TORY HEIGHTS INDUSTRIAL PHASE 4

Wainwright (2015) $ per square foot*
• Industrial $7.50 - $10
• Blended Office/Shop $12
• Industrial Office $16
• Downtown Office $10.00 - $15.00
• Downtown Retail $10.00 - $20.00
• Highway Retail $12.00 - $22.00

*Rates are triple net

COST OF LIVING
Using median after tax income of economic
families (2010) and average house price (resale) in
Wainwright (2015) compared to Alberta averages,
Wainwright:

• Has 2.3% lower median after tax economic family

income ($78,491) than the Alberta average ($80,271), BUT
• Has an average house price (resale) that is 30% lower than the Alberta average

HOUSE PRICES SUBSTANTIALLY MORE AFFORDABLE THAN AVERAGE ALBERTA HOUSING

• Average Residential Home Resale Price (includes single and multi-family, end 2015):
• Wainwright $252,831
• Alberta $371,620
Src: Town of Wainwright, CMHC, Edmonton Journal
• Edmonton $419,940
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY: PRICE TO INCOME RATIO COMMERCIAL COMPETITIVENESS
The price to income ratio is the basic affordability measure
for housing in a given area. It is generally the ratio of median • The majority of communities levy a higher tax rate on
house prices (resale) (Wainwright - $252,831- 2015) to commercial properties. As an indicator of commercial tax
median household income ($76,219 - 2011), expressed competitiveness, the differential between commercial and
as a percentage or as years of income. This ratio is a residential tax rates is 1.46 in Wainwright, lower than the
basic component of mortgage lending decisions. The lower Alberta community average of 2.45.
the number, the more relatively affordable housing is.
• Wainwright 3.32 • There is no supplementary business tax in Wainwright.
• Edmonton 5.40
• Alberta 4.59
HOUSEHOLD
OPERATING EXPENSE
RENTING IS Compared to 18.4% of Albertans, only 11.36% of COMPETITIVENESS
AFFORDABLE owner households in Wainwright spend 30% or Approximate an-
Median monthly shelter nual household op-
costs (in $) for rented more of household total income on shelter costs, eration costs (2015)
dwellings is $803, showing it’s more affordable to live in Wainwright. for an average single
compared to $1017 in family home in Wain-
Alberta. wright, using average util-
Src: 2011 National ity consumption rates, are
Household Survey, Statistics Canada. as follows (note numbers are approximate and are rounded):
• Property taxes $3070
• Municipal water $600
TAXES ARE LOW
• Municipal sewer $220
Alberta’s personal tax advantage results from a low single
• Garbage TBA May 2016
rate income tax system (10%) including the highest basic
• Recycling $66
and spousal exemptions in the country, no general sales tax,
• Gas (heating) $1100
the lowest gasoline tax rate among the provinces, and low
• Electricity $1500
property taxes. Alberta businesses have among the lowest
• Home Phone
business taxes in Canada due to low corporate tax rates,
and Internet (optional) $1250
no provincial retail sales tax, no capital tax, and no provincial

payroll tax.
• Total $7806
Src: www.alberta-canada.com

OTHER COST OF LIVING RESOURCES

WAINWRIGHT HAS COMPETITIVE PROPERTY TAX The Consumer Price Index (reference “Statistics Canada”)
AND UTILITY RATES shows latest monthly and historical consumer price
Total Property Taxes (incl. municipal, education, 911, and movements for Canada and Alberta. Alberta’s Index is 7 points
Battle River Lodge (seniors)) higher than the Canadian average.

• Residential total property tax rate (2015):

9.0498 MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL POSITION
2014 Financial Indicators (Src: Alberta Municipal Affairs)
• Taxes per $100,000 residential assessment:
indicate the Town of Wainwright is in good financial
$905
condition, which provides a competitive business cost
• Commercial total property tax rate (2015): environment while allowing room for consideration of future
13.1718 infrastructure/amenity investment.
Wainwright Median (AB)
• Taxes per $100,000 commercial assessment: Net Municipal
$1317 Property Tax Per Capita $878 $985
Debt Per Capita $467 $1197
RESIDENTIAL COMPETITIVENESS Equalized Assessment
Total residential property taxes in Wainwright, at $3070 for an Per Capita $116,944 $122,619
average resale price single family home valued at $339,305
(2015) are 6% lower than an average of 20 city-status com-
munities in Alberta (City of Lethbridge Study, 2014).
BUSINESS RESOURCES
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT • Community Futures
• Town of Wainwright East Central Alberta Community Futures Development Corp.
• Brian Bethune, Mayor Providing business and economic development services for
• Ed Chow, Chief Administrative Officer the Wainwright region.
• Carley Herbert, Economic Development Officer Box 5000, Viking, AB T0B 4N0
P 780.336.3497 www.cfeastcentral.ca
1018 – 2nd Avenue, Wainwright, AB T9W 1R1
P 780.842.3381 F 780.842.2898
• Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
www.wainwright.ca
www.agric.gov.ab.ca
Business and marketing information for agriculture and food
• Wainwright Economic Development
processors.
First point of contact for those considering local investment
opportunities.
• Alberta Canada
• Carley Herbert, Economic Development Officer
www.alberta-canada.com
1018 – 2nd Avenue, Wainwright, AB T9W 1R1 Investment, workforce, competitive advantage, and statistical
P 780.842.3381 F 780.842.2898 information.
[email protected]
• Alberta Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour
WAINWRIGHT & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE http://work.alberta.ca/
• Stephanie Evans, President Labour information.
Box 2997, Wainwright, AB T9W 1S9
P 780.842.4910 F 780.842.6061 • BizPal
[email protected] www.wdchamber.com www.wainwright.ca/business/business-in-wainwright/bizpal/
Customized list of local, provincial and federal permits you
WAINWRIGHT REGION need for your new development or expansion project.
Enhancing economic attractiveness of East Central Alberta -
addressing development issues and promoting opportunities. • Business Development Bank of Canada
www.bdc.ca
• Battle River Alliance For Economic Development (BRAED) Three locations in Edmonton. One location in Red Deer.
Box 373, 5023 – 50 Street, Killam, AB T0B 2L0 Delivers financial, investment and consulting services to
P 780.385.2450 F 780.385.2480 Canadian small and medium-sized businesses.
[email protected] www.braedalberta.ca
• Business Link
• Government of Alberta www.canadabusiness.ab.ca
Economic Development and Trade Government information service for existing and prospective
First point of contact for provincial government economic businesses. A single point of access for federal and provincial
development services and information. government services, programs and regulatory requirements
• Dawna Allard, Regional Manager, South Central for business.
201, 4920 - 51 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 6K8
P 403.340.5302 F 780.679.1250 • Realtors Association of Lloydminster & District
[email protected] www.gov.ab.ca http://rald.realtyserver.com/
Real estate statistics.

• Travel Alberta
www.travelalberta.com
Tourism information.

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ADVANTAGE WAINWRIGHT
There are two reasons to pursue business opportunities in Wainwright:
ENTREPRENEURIAL FREEDOM
Affordable land, low business costs, amenable regulatory processes, ac-
cess to hard-working labour, and affordable housing enable prosperity.
LIVE THE GOOD LIFE
A quintessential rural Alberta Town makes living just a little more laid-back-
comfortable like an old friend. A character Mainstreet provides atmosphere.
Rapid growth of retail and services activity puts virtually anything you need
within a five minute drive.Our recreation services are advanced for a com-
munity our size – including twin arenas, indoor pool, curling, splash park,an
equine centre,golf course, and RV park. Events bring us together – includ-
ing the fifth largest rodeo in Canada.

SECTOR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES OIL & GAS SERVICES / EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING

• Retail Trade and Business Services • Oil and gas was discovered in the Wainwright area in 1921
and it has been an important economic activity ever since. Oil
Wainwright has reached a critical mass where it is now a and gas wells continue to be drilled, and the sector has been
sub-regional service centre (with corresponding services an economic driver for the local economy in recent times.
growth) for a trade area of 40,000 people. Commercial
development has been very active in the last several years and • Industrial equipment and machinery manufacturing has a
is expected to continue. Recent developments (since 2006) presence in the Wainwright area. This sector has experienced
include Boston Pizza, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Tim Hortons, strong growth, primarily driven by the oil and gas industry
The Brick, Armstrong’s Brandsource Home Furnishings, (a key manufacturing industry in Alberta). The labour skill
Eastalta Co-op (major food store), Ramada Inn, Best set also feeds opportunities in agriculture equipment,
Western, A&W, Warehouse One (clothing store), NAPA (auto- storage equipment, fabrication equipment, and defence
parts), Domino’s Pizza and Suzanne’s & Jenny’s. Dairy Queen, industry equipment.
The Source, Jiffy Lube, Sobey’s Liquor and McDonalds opened
in 2014. Mark’s, Norris Ford and many other commercial build- • The “Hardisty Hub,” located 40 minutes southwest of
ings were constructed in 2015. While retail growth has been Wainwright, is a central pipeline hub where the majority of
strong, there is significant opportunity to establish Business Alberta’s oil production converges for transportation to
and Professional Services to serve Wainwright’s trade area. North American energy markets. The terminal complex is
one of North America’s largest terminals and is the starting
The Town of Wainwright actively encourages local business point of several major pipelines. The terminal has associated
retention and expansion, knowing the majority of economic business and employment opportunities.
development investment in any community is locally-based.
DEFENCE
• Procurement - only 10% of procurement for Wainwright
VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE
Garrison comes from within the Wainwright region. There is
The Battle River Alliance For Economic Development (BRAED,
opportunity to establish contracts with the Base and/or to
www.braedalberta.ca) has completed an agricultural inventory
subcontract with larger companies with established Base
and opportunity identification for the value-added agriculture
contracts for provision of food, office supplies, repair and
sector in the Wainwright region:
maintenance and construction.
• The region has roughly 4,600 farmers, and 126 small-scale
• Manufacturing – there is opportunity to develop precision
agri-value added businesses (food products, greenhouses/
manufacturing enterprise to service the defence industry –
market gardens, honey products, and processed meats).
including manufacture of precise parts, motors, aerospace
• Opportunities include nutraceuticals, food ingredients/foods/ components and testing equipment.
food for health products (meat, grains and oilseeds, bakery
product, beverage, or food ingredient-based), bio-energy (bio-
diesel, ethanol, biogas), ag tourism (e.g. experiential recreational
products and farm stays), and greenhouse/horticulture activity
driven by fibre-in-diet / ethnic / fresh food trends and plant
material to serve Alberta’s rapidly growing housing market.
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more than 50 million consumers.

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Sherwood Park

ALBERTA
Edmonton
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Ranfurly Islay
Lavoy Innisfree Vermillion Kitscoty
Tofield Mannville Lloydminster
620 16 16

Ryley
Holden
857 Minburn
Blackfoot
invest.aspx
Luduc Bruce
619
619
897 17 Lone Rock
14 Viking 41
• Modern infrastructure – Alberta’s advanced transportation,
619
855 Paradise
Valley Rivercourse
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13
13 Ohaton
Bawlf
36
870
Irma Fabyan Wainwright Marsden
40
education, and research infrastructure supports business
Wetaskiwin Daysland 14
development and growth.
Neilburg
13 894
2A Heath
2 Sedgewick Denwood
d 17
Strome 881
Lougheed Edgerton 610
Killam
855 Ribstone
13 Chauvin
Ponoka Heisler Hardisty
53
Bashaw
Donalda
Forestburg Amisk
899
• Skilled Workforce - In 2014, 64.9% of the labour force
53 Hughenden

Galahad
Alliance
872

Czar Metiskow 17
Senlac
14
aged twenty-five years and older reported holding a university
884 Hayter

degree or post-secondary diploma or certificate.

802
12 13 Evesham
Provost Macklin
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Stettler Cadogan Denzil
Halkirk 41 31
599 Cactus
Lake Salvador
Red Deer
Castor Bodo
Fleet

SASKATCHEWAN
WAINWRIGHT
12 884
899
Throne
Coronation 317
Consort

ALBERTA
Veteran
12 Alterio
Monitor
Kirriemuir
51 Major
Large Trade Area Population – Wainwright serves a trading
5km R - 7,000 Compeer

40km R x 60 km R - 15,000 area of 15,000 people (including Town population), and an

60km R x 110 km R - 40,000
extended trading area of 40,000 people.
New Brigden

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
• Steady Population (Market) Growth
ALBERTA With 9.2% population growth between 2006 and
Alberta is one of the most attractive places to invest in 2011 (and a further 6.1% growth from 2011 to 2013),
Canada and North America. The province leads the Canadian and 16.3% population growth in the M.D. of Wainwright
average growth over the past decade in GDP, employment, immediately around the Town, population growth is keep-
exports and investment. ing pace with general
Alberta’s diverse econo- Alberta growth. This
my, growing population is significant in con-
and positive business text of Alberta’s rural
environment make it an economy that has
attractive investment generally struggled to
location. keep pace with rapid
growth in urban Alberta.
Investment advantages
include:
• Higher Disposable Income
• Economic Growth and Investment – Alberta has the highest Near provincial average after tax family income combined with
investment per capita in Canada, and is more than triple lower cost of living (housing) leaves more disposable income in
the Canadian average. the hands of residents – supporting vibrancy of retail and
business services sectors.
• Strong Exports – In 2014, Alberta exported $121.4 billion in
commodities to 195 countries, a 17.9% increase over 2013. • Skilled Workforce
Manufacturing exports grew 35% between 2009 and 2014. 48% of the workforce possesses some form of post-
secondary trade or university certificate, diploma or degree.
• Abundant Resources – Alberta has the third largest
petroleum reserves in the world, behind Saudi Arabia and • Low Business Costs/Cost of Living
Venezuela. Alberta has one of the world’s most productive
•Average house prices roughly 30% less than
agricultural economies – with 50 million acres of total farm
Alberta average (2015)
area.
• Serviced industrial land prices $187,000/acre
• Competitive Tax Environment – Alberta offers one of the -roughly 1/3 - 1/4 of Edmonton pricing and 10 -
most competitive business tax environments in North 35% less than Lloydminster pricing.
America – no provincial sales tax, provincial capital taxes, • Property tax per capita 11% below provincial
payroll taxes, or machinery and equipment taxes. (communities) median, total equalized assessment
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invest.aspx term debt per capita at 40% of provincial median
indicates very competitive tax structure forbusiness.
• Market Access - Alberta is strategically located with its
• Recreational Amenity
central position in the growing western Canadian market of
Amenities on a per capita basis (e.g. two arenas serving
ten million people. Alberta is the only western province that
an immediate area population of 8,000 people) that create
offers overnight, or less than 24-hour delivery service to all of
ease of access far superior to urban
western Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest - a market of
environments…and most communities.

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INDUSTRY PROFILE
MAJOR EMPLOYMENT BASE
• Agriculture
• Oil and Gas Production and Distribution
• Military (Wainwright Garrison)
• Retail and Business Services

WAINWRIGHT GARRISON – MILITARY MIGHT

One of the busiest Army bases in Canada, at any given time there are more than 1000 regular military, reserve,
and civilian workers at Wainwright Garrison (main gate located adjacent to Wainwright’s western boundary),
supporting a total population of roughly 2000 people. The Base population may expand by up to 4000 extra
soldiers at least twice per year to support special training initiatives. Estimated local direct and indirect spending
impact is $124,000,000 annually.
Src: Canadian Forces Website, latest available figures fiscal 2009-2010

MAJOR EMPLOYERS # EMPLOYEES SECTOR LABOUR COSTS

• DND (Base Wainwright) 1000 Government Labour force wages are the single largest operational
• Wainwright
expense for the majority of enterprise. The 2013 Alberta
Health Care Complex 220 Health / Social Wage and Salary Survey assists businesses in making
sound investment decisions and developing effective
• Davco Welding Ltd. 200 Oil & Gas operational plans (www.alis.gov.ab.ca/wageinfo). The survey,
• Buffalo Trail which covers over 400 occupations, provides information on
Public School Division 135 Education wages and salaries for full-time and part-time employees in
Alberta by occupation, geographic area and industry group.
• EastAlta Co-op Ltd. 135 Retail Trade
It also includes information on skill shortages in the province.
• Walmart 130 Retail Trade
• Carson Welding Lower cost of living and rural Alberta’s hard work ethic
& Maintenance Ltd. 100 Oil & Gas combine to produce salaries in the Wainwright area that
are competitive compared to the province.
• Encompass Credit Union 95 Finance
• M.D. of Wainwright #61 90 Government
• East Central AB Catholic S.S.
Regional Div. #16 80 Education
• Town of Wainwright 72 Government
• Denmax Energy 50 Oil & Gas
• Star Press 50 Manufacturing
• H & E Oilfield Services Ltd. 50 Oil & Gas
• No Frills 45 Retail Trade
• Norris Ford 36 Retail Trade
• Bunge North America, Inc. 30 Manufacturing
• Husky Oil Ltd. 30 Oil & Gas
• Global Fusion Coating 20 Oil & Gas
• Poundmaker Pork Farm 15 Agriculture
OCCUPATIONAL LABOUR COSTS The College awards certificates, diplomas and applied
(AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE) degrees and may offer baccalaureate degrees, primarily
in collaboration with degree-granting institutions. Distance
• Oil & Gas Drilling, Servicing
and Related Labourers $25.21 learning technology is employed to maximize learner access
• General Farm Workers $19.07 (wrc: www.lakelandcollege.ca).
• Retail Salespersons
and Sales Clerks $15.12 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SOURCES
• Metalworking Machine Operators $22.00
• wainwright.ca
Src: Alberta Learning Information Services – For employment opportunities with the Town of Wainwright
Wage Information for Camrose-Drumheller region
• mdwainwright.ca
For employment opportunities with the M.D.
LABOUR FORCE ACTIVITY of Wainwright

• cg.cfpsa.ca/cg-pc/wainwright
MD of Wainwright Region Alberta
For Canadian Forces Personnel Support
In the labour force 3575
Agency at Wainwright Garrison
Participation rate 76% 73.2%
Employment rate 71.9% 69% • jobbank.gc.ca
Unemployment rate 5.3% 5.8% Service Canada Job Bank for local
Total population 15+ 4705 opportunities
LABOUR FORCE ACTIVITY
Src: 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada
• wantjobgotjob.com
MD of Wainwright Region Alberta For employment opportunities in the
In the labour force
Occupational Labour Costs 3575 (average hourly wage) Wainwright area
Oil and Gas Drilling,
Participation rate Services and Related
76% Labourers $25.21
73.2%
• 780.842.7500
General Farmrate
Employment Workers 71.9% $19.07
69%
Alberta Employment & Immigration -
Retail Salespersons
Unemployment rate and Sales Clerks5.3% $15.12
5.8% Provincial Building
Metalworking
Total Machine
population 15+ Operators 4705 $22.00
Src: 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada

Occupational Labour Costs (average hourly wage)

INCOME
Oil and Gas Drilling, Services and Related Labourers $25.21
Labour costs in the Wainwright area are more affordable
than other parts of the province. In 2010, median after$19.07
General Farm Workers tax
income of economic
Retail Salespersons and families was $78,491 - 2.3% less $15.12
Sales Clerks than
theMetalworking
provincial Machine
averageOperators
of $80,271. $22.00

EDUCATION
The Wainwright labour force has a modestly higher (3%) than
Alberta average technical education (trades or non-university
certificate or diploma). Forty-eight percent of the workforce
possesses some form of post-secondary trade or university
certificate, diploma or degree.
Src: National Household Survey, 2011, total population aged
15 years and over by highest certificate; diploma or degree

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Lakeland College, with a campus in Vermilion (40 minutes
north), offers credit programming in the areas of academic
upgrading, agricultural sciences, apprenticeship and
pre-employment trades training, business, emergency
services and public safety, energy, environmental sciences,
health and wellness, human services, interior design
technology, tourism and university transfer.
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 LABOUR FORCE / JOBS
Wainwright’s industry labour force employment reflects the area’s economic pillars, with Alberta average employment in oil and
gas, above Alberta average employment in retail trade and accommodation and food services, and significantly above Alberta
average employment in public administration given the presence of Wainwright Garrison.

Wainwright’s occupational profile reflects the community’s status as a rural service centre. The community has a higher than
Alberta average proportion of health, education and government services, sales and service, agriculture and related production,
trades, and transport and equipment operator occupations.

LABOUR FORCE BY INDUSTRY

WAINWRIGHT ALBERTA

7.7% Resource-based industries 9.4% Resource-based industries (agriculture, forestry,

(agriculture, forestry, fishing/hunting, mining, fishing/hunting, mining, oil and gas)
oil and gas)
10.5% Construction and utilities
7% Construction and utilities
5.9% Manufacturing
1.4% Manufacturing
21.3% Retail/Wholesale trade, accommodation,
25.6% Retail/Wholesale trade, accommodation, food services
food services
5% Transportation and warehousing
2.3% Transportation and warehousing
5.2% Finance, insurance, and real estate
6% Finance, insurance, and real estate
3.6% Company management, administration and
4.2% Company management, administration and support, waste management/remediation
support, waste management/remediation
3.6% Arts, entertainment, recreation, and
3.9% Arts, entertainment, recreation, and information and cultural industries
information and cultural industries
9.9% Health care and social assistance
10.6% Health care and social assistance
6.8% Educational services
6.8% Educational services
6.2% Public administration
17.7% Public administration

19%
12.7% Professional, scientific and technical services,
5.8% Professional, scientific and technical services, and other services (except public administration)
and other services (except public administration)
Resource-based Industries 19%

LABOUR FORCE BY INDUSTRY - 2006

19%
Construction
Manufacturing
20%
Resource-based Industries
*categories are altered based on newRetail/
Statistics Canada
Wholesale categorization
Trade 19%
Construction
Manufacturing
Finance & Real Estate Retail/ Wholesale Trade
5% Finance & Real Estate
Resource-based Industries Health Care/ Social Services Health Care/ Social Services
Construction Educational Services Educational Services
19% Business Services
Manufacturing Business Services 5% Other Services
Retail/ Wholesale Trade Other Services 12%
6%
Finance & Real Estate
12% 12% 5%
Health Care/ Social Services
Educational Services
5%
Business Services
Other Services

2%
 LABOUR FORCE BY OCCUPATION
WAINWRIGHT ALBERTA

9.8% Management occupations 11.9% Management occupations

11.2% Business; finance and administration 16.7% Business; finance and administration
occupations occupations

4.7% Natural and applied sciences and related 8.1% Natural and applied sciences and related
occupations occupations

7.4% Health occupations 6% Health occupations

14.4% Occupations in education; law and social; 10.1% Occupations in education; law and social;
community and government services community and government services

1.8% Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport 2.2% Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport

26% Sales and service occupations 21% Sales and service occupations

18.4% Trades; transport and equipment operators 17.6% Trades; transport and equipment operators
and related occupations and related occupations

4.4% Natural resources; agriculture and related 3.3% Natural resources; agriculture and related
production occupations production occupations

2.3% Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 3.1% Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

14%
14% 2%
14%
Management
14% 2%

LABOUR FORCE BY OCCUPATION - 2006 15%

Business, Finance & Administration
Natural & Applied Sciences Management

*categories are altered based on new Statistics Canada categorization

Health 15%
Business, Finance & Administr
Natural & Applied Sciences
Health
Social Sciences, Education, Government, Religion
Social Sciences, Education, G
Management Art, Culture, Recreation, Sport 17% Art, Culture, Recreation, Sport
Sales & Services
Business, Finance & Administration Sales & Services
15% Trades, Transport, Equipment
Natural & Applied Sciences Trades, Transport, Equipment Operators Primary Industry
Processing, Manufacturing & U
Health Primary Industry 17%
3%
Social Sciences, Education, Government, Religion Processing, Manufacturing & Utilities 5%
4%
Art, Culture, Recreation, Sport17%
5%
3%
5% Sales & Services
4% 5%Transport, Equipment Operators
Trades,
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Primary Industry
Processing, Manufacturing & Utilities
“The strong and diverse economy of Wainwright provides huge opportunities and
rewards to anyone willing to work and develop them.”

Randy Stafford, Insurance Premium Finance Corporation (I.P.F.C.)

“The diverse population in the area have widespread healthcare needs. We are
proud to offer quality services to our fellow community members and work along-
side other healthcare professionals to meet community needs. We are able to bring
the technology of the big city and mix it with friendliness and quality service that you
would get in a smaller centre.

Dr. Tanya Jones-Greenwood, Prairie Vision Centre

“Wainwright is a continuously growing community that offers many opportunities

for success in regards to our oil and gas industry. There are over 30 oilfield
related companies in Wainwright and the surrounding area, which proves the
overall economic success of our oil & gas industry.”

Ron Berg, Ron’s Vacuum Services Ltd.

HISTORY - WAINWRIGHT
DISTRICT, ALBERTA
The area surrounding Wainwright was homesteaded in 1905-
06. The original townsite was established by James Dawson
in 1907 and was named Denwood.

The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (now CNR) arrived in 1908

and established a new townsite 4 km west of Denwood. The
new site was to be a major divisional point and was named
Wainwright after Mr. William Wainwright, 2nd Vice President of
the railway. As a divisional point, it was intended that branch
lines would extend from Wainwright to such places as North
Battleford, Medicine Hat, Calgary and the Peace River area.

These original intentions triggered a quick growth of

Wainwright, which became a Village in 1908 (pop. 450)
and was incorporated as a Town on August 14, 1910 (pop.
1,000). Although the plans of the GTPR did not materialize,
Wainwright maintained its position as a railroad center
and became the major service center for the surrounding
agriculture industry.

In 1907, to preserve the endangered bison, the Canadian

Government created the original Buffalo National Park on
160 square miles of land immediately south of Town. The
area was fenced and stocked with several hundred head of
buffalo from Montana. The herd grew to such an extent that
annual round-ups began in 1921, shipping some animals
to various parts of the world and slaughtering others. The
round-ups continued until 1939 when all the animals were
removed and the park was turned over to the Department of
National Defence (DND). By that time over 39,000 head of
bison were produced in the park.

Upon possession by DND, the park was converted to a

training establishment for the Canadian Army and became
known as Camp Wainwright. In 1945-46, the Camp was
used as a prisoner of war facility where over 1,000 German
Officers were interned.

Camp Wainwright has been extensively developed over the

years and is now known as Canadian Forces Base/Area
Support Unit Wainwright and is one of the primary training
areas in Canada, regularly hosting international exercises.

Oil and gas were discovered in the district in 1921 and since
then have remained important industries for Wainwright.

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THE REGION M.D. of Wainwright, Chauvin, Edgerton, Irma
 M.D. OF WAINWRIGHT

ATTRACTIONS
The Municipal District of Wainwright offers many attractions
and activities within and around the area. Nestled in our
district are Clear Lake, Arm Lake Recreational Area,
Riverdale Mini-park, Shuster Lake, Koroluk Landslide and
the Battle River Railway Trestle.

ACTIVITIES LOW TAXES

People in the area can find out about local history at one Tax Estimate (2015 Tax Year) on a new, average quality 1,300
of the local museums, sight-see at one of the many scenic sq. ft. bungalow, with 3 acre site and site utilities.
spots throughout the district, or visit a local theatre, dance
academy or library for some entertainment. For sports- - Located 5 miles from Wainwright: $2157
minded individuals, visit our local arenas, curling rinks, - Near the Village of Edgerton: $1635
bowling alley, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts - Near the Village of Irma: $1635
or one of the 5 area golf courses. - Near the Village of Chauvin: $1526

NATURAL BEAUTY ECONOMY

From our picturesque river valleys to our numerous lakes, the The M.D. of Wainwright has a diverse economy featuring
M.D. of Wainwright offers a unique setting for visitors and resi- agriculture, oil and gas and the military. The Canadian Forces
dents. Wildlife is bountiful in the area, with sightings of various Base/Area Support Unit Wainwright and Canadian Manoeuvre
animals including deer, elk, moose, owls, geese and water Training Centre are very important to the M.D. of Wainwright,
fowl being common. The numerous lakes in the area pro- training over 6,000 troops annually. Although these industries
vide visitors with walking and hiking trails, camping, hunting, are the backbone of our economy, we continue to strive
fishing, boating and water sports. Snowmobiling and cross- toward new ventures within our municipality.
country ski trails are also abundant in the area, and many of
the lakes are active with ice-fishing during the winter months. For more information, contact the Administration Office at:

M.D. OF WAINWRIGHT
717-14 Avenue Wainwright, AB T9W 1B3
Phone: 780.842.4454 Fax: 780.842.2463
Email: [email protected]

mdwainwright.ca

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 VILLAGE OF CHAUVIN

When the railway went through East Central Alberta in 1912, the Village of Chauvin was incorporat-
ed. Chauvin served as the main distribution centre for this area and today, it is a thriving community
populated with rich agricultural farmland and a robust oilfield industry. These industries support our
families so in turn, we offer newly developed, extra large, wide-open residential lots with plenty of
room to live, play and grow! The opportunities for businesses and commercial properties are endless.

Explore Chauvin’s rich history through a walking tour of several landmarks: The Village Office, En-
compass Credit Union - Chauvin Branch (original Merchants Bank Building), Senior’s Drop In Cen-
tre (former movie theatre) and several homes from as early as 1918. In addition, there are two
former school buildings, Roros and St. Aubins. The Chauvin community supports the Westminster
Presbyterian Church, the Chauvin Gospel Centre and the Community of Christ Church (in nearby
Ribstone). But......standing proudly near the middle of the Village is the historical Sacred Heart
Roman Catholic Parish which is second to none! A visit to this facility is well worth your time!

The Dr. Folkins Community School currently houses Kin- The local businesses within Chauvin offer residents and
dergarten to Grade 12 and has the use of advanced tech- visitors an interesting array of products and services. Busi-
nologies such as video conferencing. The Village boasts nesses you will find while browsing the Main Street would be
of a brand new fire hall standing proudly at the end of Main a grocery store, a cafe, a hardware store, a liquor store, a
Street. The Talisman Community Centre sports a modern- couple of banks and a gas station, but we also have unique
ized hockey arena and three sheets of curling ice. Both businesses such as a fitness centre, an archery supply store
facilities have artificial ice and excessive available ice times. and a tour bus company! Expand your tour to the perim-
If you require somewhere to host a large gathering, choose eters of the Village and find a fuel key lock site as well as a
the Community Hall with the most up to date, modernized very bountiful greenhouse with a U-pick throughout the entire
kitchen facility. summer months.

We encourage you to not only visit our webpage but also

to visit us in person. Our door is always open at the Village of-
fice and you would be welcomed with open arms. Have your
photo taken with Chauvin’s roadside attraction, the World’s
Largest Softball! Or, if you are looking to relocate - we have
just the answer for you!

We are proud to be part of a community where people care

about the welfare of all members.

VILLAGE OF CHAUVIN
Box 160 Chauvin, AB T0B 0V0
Phone: 780.858.3881 Fax: 780.858.2125
Email: [email protected]

www.villageofchauvin.ca
THE FRIENDLY OASIS OF EDGERTON

The community of Edgerton would like to welcome all relocating families, including military personnel and families to our area.

Edgerton has much to offer to you and your family. Edgerton is home to people from a variety of backgrounds and skills and is
also home to current military personnel. Several have chosen to retire here. We invite you to come for a visit and let us show you
around. We know you will soon see how you can become part of our community and also know you will enjoy the short 25 minute
drive back and forth to Wainwright or the Military Base with the sun always at your back!

Our K-12 Public School offers children a high quality

education with small class sizes and a dedicated staff
seeking to create a learning environment for students that
will help them to maximize their potential. Before and after
school care is available beginning the fall of 2016.

Nestled in the sand hills just east of Edgerton is a beautiful

and challenging 9 hole, 2,948 yard par 36 golf course. Visitors
to the golf course have called it ‘A jewel in the woods’. Green
Fees and Membership fees are very reasonable and therefore
allow access to all individuals and families. Camping facilities
with power are available for you to enjoy an extended stay.
Power carts, pull carts, food and refreshments are available in
the Clubhouse. A practice Putting Green and a Driving Range August 11,12,13, 2017
are also available to help you fine tune your game.
At the Edgerton Public Library you will find public computers
Opportunity for recreation for children, teens and adults with high-speed internet access, children’s summer program
abounds in and around Edgerton. You will be sure to find an and the ability to order online, any materials or books you
activity that you will enjoy. would like access to.

The outdoors is just a five minute walk in any direction from There are many events, activities and organizations for you
the community. Enjoy a hike in the sand hills in the spring, and your family to enjoy and be part of:
summer or fall. In the winter, cross country skiing would be a
great outdoor adventure. Be sure to take your camera along Annual Sports Days with Bullarama and slow pitch, fastball,
to capture the wildlife and the scenery. pony chariots & chuckwagon races, antique tractor show,
kids carnival and an Agricultural Fair. There are also golf
A ten minute drive west of Edgerton will take you to three tournaments, curling bonspiels, hockey, skating lessons
lakes – Clear Lake, Arm Lake and Shuster Lake. You will have and speed skating with the East Central Striders, 4-H beef
ready access to camping, fishing, boating and water sports. and 4-H cooking clubs, Army Cadets, youth curling, Tae
Kwon Do, Legion and faith communities as well as many
Recreation facilities in the community include a fully serviced other opportunities.
campground within the village as well as a skating arena,
curling rink, sports grounds, playgrounds, parks, a bas- Affordable housing is available in Edgerton through private
ketball court and a mini golf park. sale and through MLS listings with realtors. Local contractors
can provide new housing construction to meet your needs.
By the summer of 2016 our new Municipal Building will
be complete; it will house a new Library, a new Village Of- For more information, contact:
fice and a new Firehall. The Firehall and the Emergency
Service Department is manned by paid volunteers - they EDGERTON MUNICIPAL OFFICE
always welcome new members! 5017 – 50 Avenue Edgerton, AB
Phone 780.755.3933 Fax 780.755.3750
visitedgerton.ca

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VILLAGE OF IRMA
Irma is a friendly village of over 450 people, located 15 minutes West of Wainwright, and 90 minutes East of Edmonton on High-
way 14. Irma is supported by a strong economy with agriculture, oilfield activity and the Wainwright Military Base being major
contributors.

PLACES OF WORSHIP
The Village of Irma is home to the Christian and Mission-
ary Alliance Church and the United Church. The Sharon
Lutheran Church is found south of Irma and the Avonglen
Church is found to the north.

GOLFING
The Irma Golf Course is a 9-hole golf course with grass
greens, rentals and power carts available. Enjoy the camping
facilities to extend your stay. Also available to golf
enthusiasts is a practice putting green and driving range.
Irma’s beautiful golf course boasts some of the lowest
LOCAL SERVICES membership fees in Alberta.
In the village you will find banking, dining, hotel and motel
accommodations, a grocery and hardware store, Co-op REAL ESTATE
Card lock (fuel), automotive services, post office, hair salon, Reasonable housing is available through private sale or
convenience store, gift shops, a crafts and sewing store along through new construction to meet your needs. Lots are for
with various other businesses. sale in a fully serviced 14-lot subdivision. Tax incentives are
available for new home construction.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
The Irma Emergency Services Department is manned by ECONOMY
dedicated and trained volunteers from the community. Irma The Irma district is rich in agricultural, grain and livestock
is supported in the protective services by an Enhanced 911 production, large oilfield activity and CFB Wainwright,
Call Centre, providing dispatch for fire, medical and RCMP. supported by the Western Area Training Centre and the
Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre.
EDUCATION
K-12 Public School offers children a high quality education Come and see what the Village of Irma has to offer you. Quiet
with small class sizes. Playschool is available for ages 3-5. peaceful surroundings. Recreation and clubs for all ages.

ACTIVITIES
Irma hosts a Senior’s drop-in centre, Elks hall, an arena with
artificial ice, an outdoor rink, 4 sheet curling rink and 4
fastball diamond sports grounds, an agricultural grounds
which hosts team roping, ranchers rodeo and gymkhana.
We also have a library located in the school which is open
to the public,a 9-hole golf course with grass greens and
many other facilities and service clubs. Additionally, Irma
has a licensed pistol range, trout pond, excellent hunting,
dance club, 4-H with beef and horse, youth group and youth For more information, contact:
curling.
VILLAGE OF IRMA
Irma also hosts an annual Sport & Fair and a mid-summer Phone: 780.754.3665 Fax: 780.754.3668
bonspiel on the August long weekend. Email: [email protected]

www.irma.ca
TOWN OF WAINWRIGHT AT A GLANCE

Wainwright is at the junction of Highways 14 (east-west) and • The Alberta government provides a Web site to provide
41 (north-south), 2 ¼ hours southeast of Edmonton and 3.5 information to assist consumers to choose the appropriate
hours west of Saskatoon. provider for their residence or business
(www.ucahelps.gov.ab.ca)

POPULATION ELECTRICITY
Year 1981 1988 1991 1998 2001 2006 2011 2013
Retailer Open Market 780.427.0265 for choices
Fortis Alberta 1.800.332.1002 Distributor
Population 4266 4665 4732 5079 5117 5426 5925 6289
www.fortisalberta.com
The population of Wainwright increased 16% between 2006 and 2013. Epcor 1-800-667-2345
Just Energy 1-855-387-6071
The population of Wainwright increased 16%
between 2006 and 2013. NATURAL GAS (REGULATED)
Town of Wainwright, 780.842.3381 Rate per month $23.00
fixed service charge + commodity rate (AECO-C cost of
TRADE AREA gas + 2% + $1.15/GJ distribution charge). Commodity rate
• Immediate area (general retail) 15,000 averaged $5.82 in 2014.
• Extended trading area 40,000
MUNICIPAL RATES (2015)
Water – $16.00 fixed service charge + variable rate ($0.69/
TRANSPORTATION m3) + cost of water (based on current CFB / ASU Wainwright
• Road charge)
Highway 14 (to Edmonton (west), Saskatoon (east)),
Highway 41 (to Vermilion (north)) Sewer – Residential – Single or two-family residential - $18.50/
• Air month. Commercial/multi-family residential - $0.8853/m3 of
Lloydminster Airport (flights to Calgary) 1 hour, wastewater (min. $18.50 per month). Wastewater volume
Edmonton International Airport 2 ¼ hours calculated as 90% of water consumption.
• Rail
CN Main Rail Line (spur access) Garbage
• Bus Wainwright has solid waste collection as
Charter service available well as a curbside recycling program. A
landfill is south of Town.

LOCAL EMPLOYMENT BASE COMMUNICATIONS

Agriculture, Oil & Gas Production and Distribution, Military
(Wainwright Garrison), Retail and Business Services. Newspapers The STAR Edge (weekly) 780.842.4465
Edmonton Journal (out of town, daily)
Top Employers: Wainwright Garrison, Wainwright Health Edmonton Sun (out of town, daily)
Care Complex, Buffalo Trail Public School Division, Carson
Energy, Wal-Mart, Davco Welding, Eastalta Co-op Ltd. Radio K-Rock 101.9 FM Wainwright
855.995.7625
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL LANDS Wayne 93.7 FM Wainwright
The Town of Wainwright is the developer of commercial 780.842.4311
and industrial lands. Currently there are 5 commercial lots ad-
jacent to Highway 41 ranging in size from .91 to .99 acres. Telephone TELUS 403.310.2255 (residential)
There are 5 industrial lots available with 1.35 (average) acre 403.310.3100 (business),
parcel size. or www.telus.com

UTILITIES Internet High speed Internet is available through

Electricity/Natural Gas are deregulated in Alberta Eastlink or TELUS Fibre
Optics

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TV Eastlink 1.888.345.1111 RECREATIONAL AMENITIES
or www.eastlink.ca/west
Bell PEACE MEMORIAL PARK
(satellite) 1.888.759.3474 4 Ball Diamonds, 2 Tennis Courts, Playground, Basketball
or 1.888.333.2811 Court, Rotary Skatepark
Starchoice
(satellite) 1.866.782.7932 WAINWRIGHT & DISTRICT COMMUNIPLEX
25m-6 lane Indoor Swimming Pool, Whirlpool, Wading Pool,
Note: TELUS and Eastlink both offer phone, TV, and Internet Weight Training / Exercise Area, Racquetball / Squash
services. Courts, Community Halls, Live Performance Theatre,
Fitness / Dance Studio
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Protection Provided by the R.C.M.P. PEACE MEMORIAL MULTIPLEX (opened 2001)
with a detachment in Wainwright. 2 NHL size Ice Surfaces, Spectator Capacity: 1400 in
Primary arena, 365 in Secondary arena, Indoor Walking /
Fire Protection Provided by the Wainwright Volunteer Fire Running Track, Climbing Wall
Department with 32 members.

Ambulance Provided by Alberta Health Services. SPORTEX ARENA

Indoor Equestrian Facility
Wainwright is a 911 community (police, fire, ambulance,
hazardous materials spills). WAINWRIGHT CURLING CLUB
5 sheets, Artificial Ice, Lounge
EDUCATION
• Public and Catholic School Systems WAINWRIGHT PUBLIC LIBRARY
• 1 public elementary school 35,000 items including books, video and audio tapes,
• 1 public junior and senior high school computer CDs, Children’s books & tapes and various
• 1 separate (Catholic) school (K-12) programs
• 1 Francophone school (K-12)
• 1 separate (Catholic) Outreach school TORY HEIGHTS PARK
• Post-Secondary available via Lakeland College 4 Ball Diamonds
(www.lakelandcollege.ca)
• Adult Learning available via Wainwright WAINWRIGHT COMMUNITY SOCCER PARK
Adult Learning 780.842.3455 3 full size, 2 mid-size, 2 mini-size pitches, irrigated
MEDICAL
Wainwright Health Care Complex (Hospital) 780.842.3324 WAINWRIGHT GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
22 inpatient, 2 intensive care and delivery, 6 day surgery 18 Holes, Grass Greens, Clubhouse, Driving Range, Pro-
and 58 long term care beds, operating room, 11 doctors. shop, RV Park

Full range of medical service clinics, including four medical SPLASH PARK
clinics, three dental clinics, three optometry enterprises,one 19 water features, change room and large sunshade
chiropractor and a primary care network.
ARM LAKE RECREATIONAL AREA
Community Health Centre 780.842.4077 Golfing, Camping, Fishing, Full Service Clubhouse
(community health services and health inspection)
RIVERDALE MINI PARK
Points West Living Golfing, Camping, Swimming, Mini Golf, Full Service Club-
40 supportive living spaces, 16 choice rental suites, 32 one house
and two bedroom life lease apartments.
OTHER
FUTURE GROWTH SECTORS • 16 Parks, 12 Playgrounds, 9 Outdoor Ice Surfaces
Target sectors: retail trade and business services, oil and gas • 7 Kms Of Multi-Use Trails
service and equipment fabrication, value-added agriculture, • Bowling Alley
defence-related procurement and manufacturing.
TAX RATES (2015)
LODGING Residential total property tax rate: 9.0498
8 hotels/motels, 3 B&Bs, 5 campgrounds, 2 recreation areas Commercial total property tax rate: 13.1718
with short stay campsites.
Example:
$250,000 (residential property assessment)
x 9.0498/1000 = $2262.45 (property taxes)
POPULATION AGE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING STARTS*
STRUCTURE (2011) 2009 58
Wainwright 2010 33
40
Alberta
35 2011 39
30 2012 40
25
2013 30
20
2015 18
15
*number of units including single and multi-family housing
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EVENTS CALENDAR
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FEBRUARY
0-19 20-44 45-64 65+ • Wainwright Arts Festival A 3 day festival featuring art show,
Src: Statistics Canada (2011) literature and music.

MARCH
HOUSEHOLD INCOME (2010) • Wainwright Ice Carnival Two performance ice-skating show.
100,000
$78,491
$80,271 APRIL
80,000 $65,500

60,000
• Chamber Expo Two day show for local & out-of-town
40,000
businesses, crafters and non-profit
20,000 organizations.
0 MAY
Wainwright Alberta Canada
• Family Train Day Fun for the whole family at the Rail Park.
Src: Statistics Canada (2010 National Household Survey)

EDUCATION (2011) JUNE

• Fire ‘n’ Wheels Fundraiser for Wainwright & area fire
12.5%
Alberta 20.9% depts
35.8%
Alberta 33.6% • Stampede Downtown Kick off to the Stampede with events
including the annual chilli cook-off,
25.2%
Alberta 19.1%
children’s activities and BBQ beef on a bun.
• Agricultural Fair One day showing of local horticulture,
handicrafts, photography, and baked goods.
• Wainwright Stampede The 5th largest stampede in Canada,
Without High School Certificate this 4 day professional rodeo includes
26.6%
Alberta 26.5%
With High School Certificate
With Trade or Non-University Certificate/ Diploma
chuckwagon races, parade and midway.
With University Diploma, Certificate or Degree JULY
Src: Statistics Canada, 2011 Federal Census • Canada Day Celebrations Held at Wainwright Garrison, this
Community Fun Day includes day time
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT performances and activities with evening
entertainment and fireworks.
2008 408 • Taste of Wainwright Taste local and ethnic foods prepared by
2009 420 local restaurants and citizens.
2010 436 • Edgerton Sports Day Includes ball tournament, bullarama and
other great activities.
2011 469
AUGUST
2012 445 • Irma Summerspeil Summer curling bonspiel.
2013 445 • Come By The Hills
2015 455 Music Festival Music festival in the picturesque
Battle River Valley.
SEPTEMBER
CONSTRUCTION VALUE (MILLIONS) • Scarecrow Festival

Fun for the whole family including
children’s activities, live scarecrow
2004 12.3 parade, BBQ, Outdoor Market and music.
2005 14.3 OCTOBER
2006 23.3 • Haunted House Come scare yourself silly & bring a
2007 30.5 donation for the food bank!
2008 30.1 NOVEMBER
• Red Friday Community pancake breakfast in support
2009 27.1
of the Military Soldier On Fund.
2010 14.4
• Snowball Craft Fair A two day Christmas craft fair.
2011 10.7
• Jingle & Mingle A night of festive shopping and activities.
2012 9.1
2013 11.8 ALL YEAR
2015 17.8 • Theatre 75 presents 2-3 theatrical performances with local talent annually.
• Encore presents a variety of five professional
performances annually.
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 YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR LOCAL INFORMATION IS
WWW.WAINWRIGHT.CA

DETAILED BUSINESS DIRECTORY • LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE

RECREATION SCHEDULES • EXTENSIVE TOWN INFORMATION & STATISTICS

THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY IS HERE!

Wainwright is excited that TELUS has brought fibre optic technology to our area– over 90% of all homes and businesses in the
Wainwright area have direct access to the TELUS Fibre Optic Network. This project represents a major technological advance-
ment and economic opportunity for the area.

• As a resident with fibre optic cable running right to your house, you can enjoy Optik TV™, plus access the
fastest Internet speeds that TELUS offers.

• Access to fibre technology can help spur growth and create opportunities. It means that as a local businesses owner, you can
have the bandwidth needed to better serve your customers right from your community and develop innovative ways to deliver
services in today’s connected world.

• As a residential or commercial building owner, you can offer your tenants state-of-the-art communication services
making your building more attractive to potential buyers and renters.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FIBRE OPTIC TECHNOLOGY AND TO REGISTER FOR PROGRESS UPDATES:
Visit www.telus.com/Wainwright or call 780.310.3427

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WAINWRIGHT AND DISTRICT, PLEASE CONTACT

Carley Herbert, Economic Development Officer 780.842.3381 [email protected]
Blue Bag Recycling Curbside Collection

Hard Plastics #1 - 7 and Tin or Aluminum Cans & All Clean Paper
Deposit Items Deposit Items Office paper, newspaper,
Food containers,washer Soup cans, pop cans, tetra magazines, phone books,
fluid jugs, etc. paks, milk cartons, etc. catalogues, etc.

NO Styrofoam Remember:
NO Plastic bags • Rinse all containers of
NO Plastic film food!
NO Bubble wrap • Collapse all cardboard
NO Lids of any kind • Place large cardboard
NO Soiled tissue under blue bags
NO Glass • When in doubt
All Clean Cardboard - leave it out
Moving boxes, cereal
boxes, paper egg
cartons, etc.

Blue bags will be collected from the front curb

every Friday starting May 6, 2016. Please have bags
out as pictured above, by 7 AM on collection day.

For more information please call 780-444-8805

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Wainwright Cemetery
 Tough as nails. Family-fierce.
A landscape sentinel. Enduring.
Roam...
No nonsense. 3% fat lean.

Stoic stare downs with the definition of resolve.

Not something you would want to try to milk.

One can imagine freedom’s thunderous

rebellion of hooves across azure sky prairie.

Our furry ancestors aren’t so unlike us.

Where we wrestle with prairie there is a will, there is a
way.

Get your freedom back. Join our herd.

Printed in 2016
R o a m...to where your adventures
begin...Wainwright, Alberta