Bruderheim

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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].

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.

Key Contacts for Business Development

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

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.

Post Secondary Education

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.

Taxation

	Residential/Farmland	Non-Residential
2005
Municipal Tax Rate	11.4200	11.4200
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate	4.3100	6.8900

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

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.

Population

Total Population
Population 2008*	1,215
Population 2007*	1,215
Population 2006*	1,202
Population 2005*	1,202
Population 2004*	1,202
Population 2001**	1,205
Population 1996**	1,198
Population 1991**	1,208
Population % change 1991-1996	-0.83%
Population % change 1996-2001	0.58%
Population % change 2001-2006	-0.25%
* Source: Official Population List, Alberta Municipal Affairs ** Source: Statistics Canada Census

Total Population 1991-2001

Population by Age and Gender	1996  Male	1996  Female	1996  Total	2001  Male	2001  Female	2001  Total
Age 0 - 4	55	55	110	45	45	90
Age 5 - 14	105	125	230	105	85	190
Age 15 - 19	60	40	100	55	45	100
Age 20 - 24	25	25	50	35	25	60
Age 25 - 34	95	95	190	80	75	155
Age 35 - 44	115	120	235	115	115	230
Age 45 - 54	65	50	115	90	80	170
Age 55 - 64	35	40	75	50	55	105
Age 65 - 74	30	35	65	40	30	70
Age 75 and older	10	15	25	25	20	45
Total All Persons	595	600	1,195	620	585	1,205
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Bruderheim Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older	2001	%
People without high school certificates	315	38.65%
People with high school certificates	120	14.72%
People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma	315	38.65%
People with post-secondary education (not completed)	30	3.68%
People with university diploma/certificate	10	1.23%
People with university degree	20	2.45%
Total Population 20 years and older	815	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Bruderheim Highest Level of Schooling 2001

Population with Post Secondary Qualifications	1996	%	2001	%
Agriculture and biological sciences	10	3.51%	15	4.41%
Commerce, management and business administration	50	17.54%	70	20.59%
Educational, recreational and counseling services	30	10.53%	10	2.94%
Engineering and applied science tech. and trades	165	57.89%	160	47.06%
Engineering and applied sciences	0	0.00%	10	2.94%
Fine and applied arts	20	7.02%	0	0.00%
Health professionals, science and technologies	10	3.51%	55	16.18%
Humanities and related fields	10	3.51%	0	0.00%
Mathematics and physical sciences	10	3.51%	0	0.00%
Social sciences and related fields	0	0.00%	10	2.94%
Other and/or no specialization	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Total people with post secondary qualifications	285	100.00%	340	100.00%
Females with post-secondary qualifications	90	31.58%	140	41.18%
Males with post-secondary qualifications	195	68.42%	200	58.82%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Labour Force

Labour force by activity	1996	2001
In the labour force, both sexes	565	610
Not in the labour force, both sexes	290	290
Total population 15 and over	860	900
Employed, both sexes	530	565
Unemployed, both sexes	35	40
Participation rate, both sexes	66.00%	68.00%
Unemployment rate, both sexes	6.00%	7.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

 

Labour Force by Industry Division	1996	% of total	2001	% of total
Agriculture	40	7.14%	20	3.31%
Mining	15	2.68%	20	3.31%
Manufacturing	140	25.00%	110	18.18%
Construction	90	16.07%	60	9.92%
Transportation. & Utilities	60	10.71%	65	10.74%
Retail and Wholesale	100	17.86%	65	10.74%
Finance	10	1.79%	0	0.00%
Business & Community Services	80	14.29%	205	33.88%
Public Administration	15	2.68%	50	8.26%
Total All Industries	560	100.00%	605	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Bruderheim Labour Force By Industry - 2001

 

Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups	1996	%	2001	%
Management occupations	45	7.96%	50	8.26%
Business, Finances and administrative occupations	45	7.96%	55	9.09%
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations	30	5.31%	15	2.48%
Health occupations	15	2.65%	45	7.44%
Occupations in social science; education; government and religion	0	0.00%	20	3.31%
Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport	10	1.77%	0	0.00%
Sales and service occupations	120	21.24%	125	20.66%
Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations	175	30.97%	225	37.19%
Occupations unique to primary industry	45	7.96%	30	4.96%
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities	75	13.27%	35	5.79%
Occupations not elsewhere classified	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Total - All Occupations (major groups)	565	100.00%	605	100.00%
Females - All Occupations	205	36.28%	235	38.84%
Males - All Occupations	360	63.72%	370	61.16%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Family Expenditure

Expenditure Category	1992	% of total	1996	% of total
Food and Shelter	$0	0.00%	$5,523,561	34.96%
Clothing	$0	0.00%	$1,004,690	6.36%
Education and Reading materials	$0	0.00%	$348,211	2.20%
Health and Personal care	$0	0.00%	$1,039,718	6.58%
Hshld. operations and furnishings	$0	0.00%	$1,905,693	12.06%
Recreation	$0	0.00%	$1,350,240	8.55%
Transportation	$0	0.00%	$3,124,416	19.78%
Miscellaneous	$0	0.00%	$1,501,074	9.50%
Total Current Consumption	$0	0.00%	$15,797,603	100.00%
Total # of Households	0		396
Average Consumption per Household	$0		$39,893
Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding).

Bruderheim Family Expenditures (1996)

Building Permits

Total Building Permit Values	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Building Permits Value, Commercial	$0	$0	$0	$60,000	$0
Building Permits Value, Industrial	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Building Permits Value, Institutional	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Building Permits Value, Residential	$41,000	$779,000	$653,000	$1,049,000	$601,000
Building Permits Value, Total	$41,000	$779,000	$653,000	$1,109,000	$601,000
Total Housing Starts	0	8	6	7	4
Source: Statistics Canada 2000-2004 Building Permits (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Total Housing Starts

Value of Building Permits

Dwellings

Occupied Private Dwellings by Type	1996	% of total	2001	% of total
Apartments	0	0.00%	5	1.22%
Detached Duplexes	0	0.00%	5	1.22%
Movable Dwellings	25	6.33%	0	0.00%
Other single attached house	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Row and semi-detached house	15	3.80%	30	7.32%
Single-detached house	355	89.87%	375	91.46%
Total number of occupied private dwellings	395	100.00%	410	100.00%
Private dwellings, owned	320	81.01%	320	78.05%
Private Dwellings, rented	75	18.99%	90	21.95%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Private Dwellings by Period of Construction	# of Dwellings	% of total
Period of construction, before 1946	55	13.58%
Period of construction, 1946 - 1960	35	8.64%
Period of construction, 1961 - 1970	40	9.88%
Period of construction, 1971 - 1980	210	51.85%
Period of construction, 1981 - 1990	45	11.11%
Period of construction, 1991 - 2001	20	4.94%
Total number of private dwellings constructed	405	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Projects

Summary of Projects in Bruderheim as of April 2009

Project Sector	Number of Projects	Project Cost
Residential	1	$6,000,000
Total	1	$6,000,000
This inventory lists projects in Alberta that have recently been completed, are under construction, or are proposed to start construction. Not all projects are listed due to reasons of confidentiality and/or due to information not being available at the time of printing. Project data is obtained from public information sources, where possible, this data has been verified with the project proponent/developer, users of the Inventory may wish to confirm project data with the proponent/developer. The inventory does not breakdown project expenditures by any given year. The cost of a project is the value of expenditures expected over all phases of project construction, which may span over two or more years. Cost of projects listed in the Inventory are estimated values only. Source: Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry.

Value of Projects by Sector (as of April 2009)

Project Status	Number of Projects	Project Cost
Proposed	1	$6,000,000
Total	1	$6,000,000
This inventory lists projects in Alberta that have recently been completed, are under construction, or are proposed to start construction. Not all projects are listed due to reasons of confidentiality and/or due to information not being available at the time of printing. Project data is obtained from public information sources, where possible, this data has been verified with the project proponent/developer, users of the Inventory may wish to confirm project data with the proponent/developer. The inventory does not breakdown project expenditures by any given year. The cost of a project is the value of expenditures expected over all phases of project construction, which may span over two or more years. Cost of projects listed in the Inventory are estimated values only. Source: Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry.

Largest Projects in Bruderheim as of April 2009

Company Name	Project  Description	Project  Location	Project  Cost	Construction  Schedule	Status
Monolithic Domes Canada	Sixty Dome Units	Bruderheim	$6,000,000	-	Proposed