Bruderheim
http://www.bruderheim.ca
Welcome
Welcome to the Town of Bruderheim, "an Oasis in the Industrial Heartland".
We are currently going through a period of growth not seen in many years. Activity in
Alberta's Industrial Heartland has helped our residential base significantly. The Town is
striving to ensure the quality of life we offer to current and potential new residents will
make Bruderheim their Community of Choice.
A message from Mayor Lambert can be viewed here.
The Town has just recently undergone a Strategic Planning Project called Vision 2020.
This was an extremely important tool that will be used to create the Community our
residents want to see in the future. Please have a look at Vision 2020 here Vision 2020.
If you want to see what is currently going on in Bruderheim please checkout our current
Newsletter. We hope the information contained within this profile is useful. If additional
information is required, please contact our the town office at 780.796.3731.
Area Overview
The area around Bruderheim was first settled in 1894, when a colony of German
Moravians homesteaded here. Under the leadership of Andreas Lilge, they organized the
first congregation of the Moravian Church in western Canada, naming it Bruderheim -
Home of the Bretheren [named after the three Lilge brothers]. Visit the Bruderheim
Moravian Church website at www.connect.ab.ca/~bmc
In 1974, Bruderheim was an inconspicuous village of about 350 people in a peaceful
farming area. In the period since then the population has more than tripled, brought
about by the growth of petro-chemical plants in the large industrial area immediately
west of town. Today, Bruderheim is a modern and prosperous farming centre with a
population of 1,203 people. It is known worldwide for its prize livestock and grain.
Location
The Town of Bruderheim is located in the County of Lamont #30, just northeast of
Edmonton. It is 48 km northeast of Edmonton, and 29 km northeast of Fort
Saskatchewan.
Economic Base
Bruderheim is in the midst of Alberta's Industrial Heartland. The thriving industry is positively impacting the Town of Bruderheim with new developments within the Municipality.
Resources available locally include silica sand, sulphur, natural gas, gravel and
petroleum. The major economic base of the area is agriculture and petro-chemicals.
Economic Facts
There are several petrochemical plants located immediately both east and west of
Bruderheim, which provide employment opportunities for a majority of the town's
residents. < Bruderheim features a number of service businesses within the community to serve residents general needs. The major economic impacts are those experienced through Alberta's Industrial Heartland.
Utilities
Electrical Power
TransAlta
P.O. Box 120
Lamont, Alberta
T0B 2R0
Tel: 780-895-2396
Natural Gas
ATCO Gas
P.O. Box 1237
Vegreville, Alberta
T0B 4L0
Tel: 780-632-2160
Telephone
Telus
Telephone: 780-310-2255
Water Supply
The source of water is the Capital Regional Vegreville Water Commission.
Waste Management
Residential garbage is collected once weekly, while commercial and industrial garbage is
collected twice weekly.
Taxation
Mill Rates [1994]
Residential - Public 25.215
Residential - Separate N/A
Non-Residential - Public 28.620
Non-Residential - Separate N/A
Transportation
Air Services
The nearest airport is in nearby Josephburg where small planes shuttle industry workers
around and there are several local flyers. There is also Edmonton International Airport
near Leduc, where commercial and air freight services are available.
Rail Services
Bruderheim is served by both Canadian Pacific Railways and the C.N.R.
Highways
Bruderheim is located on Highway 15, which provides access to Fort Saskatchewan,
Edmonton [west], and the Town of Lamont [east].
Trucking Firms
Malko Trucking
Bus Services
Greyhound Bus Lines provides regularly scheduled inter-community service.
Couriers and Taxis
Loomis and Purolator Couriers
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Local recreation facilities include an arena, skateboard park, 3 playgrounds, a 400-metre
track, 3 newly shaled baseball diamonds, soccer field, football field, library, teen centre
and seniors' drop-in centre.
Community Organizations
Local community organizations include Cubs/Scouts/Beavers, Brownies/Guides, Block
Parents, 4-H Club, Old Timers Hockey Club, Family Community Support Service, Ladies
Community Club, Lions/Lioness Club, Senior Citizens' Club, TOPS [diet centre], Junior
Forest Wardens, Skating Club, Mothers' Association, Ladies Ball and Hockey Club, Minor
Sports Association, Senior Men's Club & Hockey, Agricultural Society, and
Neighbourhood Watch.
Religious Services
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Bruderheim Moravian Church
Special Annual Events/Attractions
July 1st Celebrations
Please contact Christine Henry at our Town Office (780) 796-3731 or email her at: henry@strathcona.ab.ca
Hospitality
Accommodation
Bruderheim Hotel
Gaest-Haus Kroker Bed & Breakfast
Restaurants
Lily's Steak & Pizza
Village Restaurant
Education
Bruderheim is part of the Elk Island Public School Regional Division #14, headquartered in
Sherwood Park [Tel: 780-464-8200].
Public
Bruderheim Community School provides education for Grades K to 9. Senior high school
students are bussed to Lamont Junior/Senior High School in Lamont.
Separate
N/A
Private
N/A
Post Secondary
Bruderheim is within driving distance of Edmonton-based post-secondary institutions
including The University of Alberta, Grant MacEwan College and Northern Alberta
Institute of Technology [NAIT].
Adult education programs are available locally from the County of Lamont Further
Education Council.
Health Care
The Lamont Health Care Centre, located in Lamont, or the Fort Saskatchewan General
Hospital, located in Fort Saskatchewan, provides hospital services to residents of
Bruderheim. Local medical services include 1 medical clinic, 1 health unit, and 1 senior
citizens' lodge.
Emergency Services
Fire Protection
Bruderheim is served by a volunteer fire department [Tel: 780-985-3500].
Police Services
Bruderheim is served by the Fort Saskatchewan detachment of the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police [RCMP] [Tel: 780-992-6100].
Ambulance Services Ambulance service is
provided by the County of Lamont Ambulance Authority, which provides Advanced Life Support ambulance service [Tel: 780-895-2727].
Community Services
Municipal
Town of Bruderheim
Box 280
Bruderheim, Alberta
T0B 0S0
Tel: 780-796-3731
Fax: 780-796-3037
Public Works
Municipal Library
Provincial
Transportation and Utilities
Federal
Canada Post
Climate
The Town is always blessed with slightly nicer weather than the surrounding areas.
Typically Bruderheim follows the same patterns as the greater Edmonton area.
Key Contacts
Town of Bruderheim Box 280 Bruderheim, Alberta T0B 0S0
Phone: 780-796-3731 Fax: 780-796-3037
Chief Administrative Officer
David Dubauskas
dubauska@strathcona.ab.ca
Assistant Chief Administration Officer
Kristen Fisher
fisherk@strathcona.ab.ca
Deputy Town Administrator
Carolyne Olechow
olechow@strathcona.ab.ca
Municipal Assistant
Sharon Smith
smiths@strathcona.ab.ca
Family and Community Support Services/Recreation Director
Christine Henry
henry@strathcona.ab.ca
Legislatives Services Director
Sharron Sinclair
sinclair@strathcona.ab.ca
Arena 796-3050
Rob Mackeage, Operator
PW Foreman
Bob Cote
Public Works 796-3033
cote@strathcona.ab.ca
Jim Ruether, Equipment Operator
Bruderheim Fire Department
George Hargesheimer, Fire Chief Emergency
Only 911 or 796-3811
Non-Emergency line 796-3966
Ambulance Emergency Only 911
Ambulance 895-2727
Fort Saskatchewan Ambulance Service 998-4466
Hospitals
Lamont Health Care Centre 895-2211 5216 - 53 Street
Fort Saskatchewan Health Care Centre 998-2256 9430 - 95 Street
Crisis Support Lines
Poison Centre 1-800-332-1414
Suicide/Distress line 482-4357
Mental Crisis Health Line 482-0222
Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437
Crimestoppers 1-800-222-8477
Shelters Women's Crisis Line 479-0058
A Safe Place , Sherwood Park 464-7233
WIN House I 474-3488
WIN House II 477-9181
Youth Emergency 468-7070
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Bruderheim, Alberta, Canada