Beaumont
http://www.town.beaumont.ab.ca
Welcome
I would like to invite you to visit Beaumont, Alberta! We are a thriving community with a French heritage, providing a choice location in which to live, work, invest and play. Since incorporation in 1973 with a population of 412, we have grown to our present size of approximately 10,820 people.
Our expanding residential growth provides a great selection of homes for the first-time buyer, or for those looking for a move-up market. You may select a lot on a quiet cul-de-sac, be adjacent to a park, or overlook a championship 18-hole golf course. The choice is up to you!
Our downtown can provide you with daily conveniences as well as numerous opportunities to set up your business. Developed commercial space is available for you; or, you can choose to build your own facility. Two high-traffic commercial developments, that are currently under construction, provide opportunities for new business.
There is a great future waiting for you in Beaumont. Come and see what we have to offer; and, why we believe "Life is Better in Beaumont!" You'll be glad you did!
Sincerely,
Camille Berube, BA, FCCUI
Mayor
Area Overview
Originally a French farming community, Beaumont today is a progressive family oriented town of 10,820 people. Observing Beaumont's roots, the downtown core is reminiscent of a French Village from the unique architecture to the red brick walkways. The Town's pièce de résistance, St. Vital Church built in 1919, is located on the "beautiful hill" which gave Beaumont its name.
As the Town's population increases the demand for additional commercial development, including retail outlets and professional offices, is expected to grow.
Some key advantages of Beaumont include: a strong "sense of community"; a good place to raise children; small, comfortable size of the community; attractive visual appearance of the Town; and close proximity to Edmonton, Nisku and the Edmonton International Airport.
Location
The Town of Beaumont is located just 3 km south of the City of Edmonton boundary at the junction of Secondary Highways 814 and 625. These paved routes provide quick and easy access to Highway 2, Highway 21 and the City of Edmonton. The Edmonton International Airport and Nisku Business Park are just minutes west of Beaumont.
Economic Base
The Town of Beaumont's largest industry is single family residential housing. The image of the community, its visual appeal and its proximity and accessibility to Edmonton are all factors that will continue to encourage new families to move to the Town.
Private sector developers are showing their confidence in the community by bringing new residential lands onto the market. The largest development in the north east section of town provides choice lots that are integrated into an 18-hole championship golf course. There are a wide range of lots and single family housing available, ranging from smaller lots to large lots with more than 60 feet of frontage.
Place Beausejour, an attractive senior's condominium complex, is currently expanding due to growth.
Commercial development has occurred at a pace that matches the Town's population growth. As the Town's population increases, the demand for additional commercial development, including retail outlets and professional offices, can also be expected to grow. Two large commercial developments are now underway, one on the north and one on the south entrances to the Town. Both are high-traffic areas with a variety of opportunities for commercial development.
Economic Facts
Beaumont is one of the fastest growing communities in the greater Edmonton Capital Region. With the growing population opportunities exist for business to suply the retail needs of the community. The Town has approximately 100 store front buisnesses and an additional 400 businesses operating out of private residences.
The Town of Beaumont at present has no serviced business park or any industrial assessment. Part of the appeal of the town has been its residential character and that not all industrial development is compatible with that environment. Light commercial, light industrial development, and research and development industries that are unobtrusive and non polluting would be welcomed to the community.
Major Businesses Products/Services
N/A
Financial Institutions
Bank of Nova Scotia
Beaumont Credit Union
AB Treasury Branch
Utilities
Electrical Power
Epcor
13410 St Albert Trail NW
Edmonton, AB T5L 4P2
Tel: 780-412-3414
www.epcor.ca
Natural Gas
Alta Gas Utilities Inc.
Tel: 1-866-222-2067
Telephone
Telus
Tel: 780-493-4400
Water Supply
Water and sewage disposal facilities have a growth capacity adequate for 15 to 20 years. Beaumont is a member of the both the Alberta Capital Region Southwest Water Commissions and the Capital Region Wastewater Commission which supply water and the treatment of waste.
Waste Management
Beaumont is a member of the Leduc Regional Landfill Authority. Residential refuse collection is contracted to a commercial carrier. Larger items can be taken directly to the Regional Landfill located in Leduc County six miles south and two miles west of Beaumont.
Taxation
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| Municipal Tax Rate |
6.282 |
8.771 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
2.600 |
3.969 |
| Allowance for Non-Collection of Requisitioned Taxes |
0.028 |
0.028 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate |
0.036 |
0.036 |
Beaumont is very competitive in the Edmonton region. In 2007 the Town had the fifth lowest mill rate when compared to other ten urban communities in the Alberta Capital Region.
There is no business tax in the Town of Beaumont.
Transportation
Air Service
Air services are provided by Edmonton International Airport, located just 10 minutes away.
Rail Service
N/A
Highways
Connecting highways are Secondary Highway 814 [50th Street - north-south], which provides access to Edmonton, and Secondary Highway 625[east-west], giving access to Highway 2 and the Nisku Business Park to the west, and Highway 21 to the east.
Trucking Firms
While there are no local firms, several regional firms serve Beaumont.
Bus Services
N/A
Couriers and Taxis
Several local firms are available to provide taxi and courier services.
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
The Beaumont Regional Activity Centre [BRAC] is the hub for winter activities. The facility includes two arenas, a curling arena and lounge, concession, banquet facility, municipal child care centre and meeting rooms. Community use of all schools is available.
There are approximately 253 acres of park. These include over 20 community parks with safe play structures for children, and facilities such as: 12 ball diamonds, 14 soccer pitches, 4 tennis courts, 4 outdoor basetball courts, 1 sand volleyball court, 2 football fields, outdoor inline hockey area, water play park, skate park and an outdoor rink. For more passive activities, an interconnected walking trail winds its way through the community.
An outstanding feature of the town's parks system is the Four Seasons Park/Parc Quatre Saison [52 acres in size] which includes a recreational trout pond, day use areas, playing fields, picnic sites, children's water play park and pathways. This park is a great location for ball tournaments.
Coloniale Golf and Country Club is an 18-hole championship golf course in the northeast part of the Town. This golf course was built in conjunction with a residential development which is currently being built in phases.
Community Organizations
Beaumont has over 100 volunteer community and service organizations, as well as recreation and sports clubs, available for residents to participate in.
Religious Services
Beaumont St. Vital Roman Catholic Church
Beaumont Community Church
Beaumont United Church
Harvest Church
St. Colomba Anglican Church
Baha'i Faith
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints Special Annual Events/Attractions
Beaumont Town & Country Daze - Mid June
Canada Day - July 1
Communities In Bloom - May-July
Brighten Up Beamont Winter Lights Festival - Christmas festivities
Hospitality
Accommodations
Kountry Komfort B & B
Restaurants
A & W
Basile's 2 For 1 Pizza and Pasta
Beaujolais Restaurant & Pub
Burger Baron
Chateau on the Hill Dining Room & Lounge
Coloniale Grill
Maina's Donair
Memories Tea House & Gift Boutique
Tommy's Dining Lounge
Subway
Tim Hortons
Education
Beaumont is part of the Black Gold Regional School Division #18, headquartered in Nisku
[Tel: 403-955-3555]. Beaumont has a combined Public/Separate School system which
provides a fully bilingual and French Immersion program at all levels.
Public
Schools in Beaumont include elementary schools Ecole Beau Meadow School and Ecole Bellevue School; middle school Coloniale Estates school; junior high school J.E. Lapointe, and Ecole Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School.
Child Care Services
Early Learning Centre - Quality early learning childcare for infants to 11 years. Programs include: field trips, dramatic play, art, music, co-operative games, science and stories. Inclusive programming for children with special needs, Transportation to and from school. All primary staff has early childhood education.
Family Day Home Agency - Quality regulated home-based childcare for infant to 11 years. Program includes: art, dramatic play, music, outdoor activities, cooperative games and fieldtrips. Bus transportation may be available. Subsidies available. Inclusive programming for children with special needs. The agency offers supports to caregivers through Family Child Care Training and workshops including first aid.
After School Care - Quality child care for children ages Kindergarten to 11 years. Programs include: art, science, math, music, outdoor activities, cooperative games, skating, fieldtrips. Inclusive programming for children with special needs. Transportation to and from school. Full day program on PD days, school holidays. Primary staff has early childhood training and first aid.
Post Secondary
Beaumont is within easy commuting distance to Edmonton-based post-secondary institutions including The University of Alberta, Grant MacEwan Community College, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology [NAIT].
Health Care
The Town has 9 medical doctors, 5 dentists, one chiropractor and two physiotherapy clinics. The town also has 3 pharmacies, one medical lab, one optometrist, and 6 message therapists. Hospital services are provided at the Grey Nuns Hospital in south Edmonton where Beaumont residents can receive both emergency and general medical care. Ambulance services are provided by the City of Edmonton with both basic life support and paramedic units. The Capital Region Health Authority, with an office located in Beaumont, provides information and services on a variety of health issues including immunization, nutrition, speech, language and hearing assessment and prenatal classes. This unit also administers the Home Care Program.
Emergency Services
Fire Protection
Fire Prevention and Fire Protection services are provided by the Beaumont Volunteer Fire Department. Eleven daytime and 21 night time trained volunteers respond to fire/medical calls within the boundaries of Beaumont [call 911 for emergencies].
Police Services
Police services are provided by a six-man detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police located in the Protective services building. [RCMP] [Tel: 403-929-7267 or 911 for emergencies]. Also, two Peace Officers/Special Constables ensure compliance with the Town by-laws and selected provincial statutes.
Ambulance Services
To ensure that the residents of Beaumont have the best response time and service possible, ambulance services are contracted with the City of Edmonton Emergency Response Department who provide Basic and Advanced Life Support services [Tel: 403-426-3232 or 911 for emergencies].
Community Services
Muncipal
Town of Beaumont
5600 - 49 Street
Beaumont, Alberta
T4X 1A1
Tel: 780-929-8782
Fax: 780-929-8729
The Administration Office was completed in 1991 and was designed to coincide with the Town's French Village theme. The building also houses the Council Chambers and Mayor's Office.
A full range of services are available at the Town Office including administration, development, building inspection, recreation, utilities, social services,and various permits and licences.
The Town maintains and operates the water, sewer, and road infrastructure systems in the community.
The Beaumont Library constructed in 2003 has approximately 30,000 volumes, and offers story-time and crafts for children as well as an educational series for adults.
Provincial
N/A
Federal
Canada Post
Climate
EDMONTON AREA (data from National Climate Data and Information Archive (2004-02-25). Canadian Climate Normals 1971-2000, Edmonton City Centre Airport. Environment Canada. Retrieved on 2007-10-28.)
- Beaumont has a northern continental climate with extreme seasonal temperatures, although the city has milder winters than some prairie cities located at a more southerly latitude.
- The region has mild summers and chilly winters, with the average daily temperatures ranging from -11.7°C (10.9°F) in January to 21°C (69.8°F) in July.
- Beaumont has a fairly dry climate. Nearby, Edmonton receives 2,289 hours of sunshine per year, and is one of Canada's sunniest cities.
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Beaumont, Alberta, Canada