Welcome

Welcome to our Community

On behalf of the Town of Chestermere and its residents, I wish to take this opportunity to extend you an invitation to see our community.

Imagine the peaceful sounds of water lapping against the shore, with the sun on your face while you enjoy a fabulous picnic from a nearby restaurant.  Or, listen to the kids cheering as a goal is scored in a vigorous game of pond hockey while you sip a hot chocolate with steam rising from the mug.  Now open your eyes and realize that you are in the Town of Chestermere!

Year 'round outdoor activities on our lake are only one of the aspects that our community has to offer.  Take a bike ride with your family along any of our regional pathways that connect us to the big city and our rural neighbours.  Come for a mouthwatering brunch or a peaceful lunch at one of our many local restaurants.  Festivals celebrating Winter and Water bring in visitors from all areas.

Looking to expand or start your business?  Chestermere is a new town that has grown at unprecidented rates and is a relatively untapped market for all types of businesses and industry. With close proximity to Calgary and shipping routes and a lower tax rate, Chestermere is the obvious choice.

The Town of Chestermere offers a quiet, safe place to live.  Families have schools that are close and a recreational centre with many programs; our senior's group is a lively bunch who travel and actively participate in the community.  We also have many different youth groups and offer a home to Camp Chestermere - a Christian based youth organization.

With all that Chestermere has to offer, we ask you:  what are you waiting for?  Chestermere is a home for all seasons - make it yours!

Sincerely,
Patricia Matthews
Mayor

Area Overview

The Town of Chestermere's beginning was in approximately 1884 when men of vision recognized the value of the body of water as a source for an irrigation system. These early pioneers had visions of what irrigation would mean to the lives of the people. The building of the headwork’s of an irrigation water supply was the birth of Chestermere Lake.

Chestermere was incorporated as a town on March 1, 1993. The Town has grown at a rate of 20% or more over the past 5 years with a population of 11,262 in 2007. Chestermere's attractions include a 750 acre lake and 18 hole golf course as well as a number of recreational opportunities. These are matched only by the prairie sunrises and sunsets.

ALBERTA, THE BEST PLACE TO WORK, LIVE AND DO BUSINESS

The province of Alberta is a leader in the Canadian economy. Alberta has had the fastest growing economy in Canada over the past two decades, with real GDP growth averaging 3.7 percent per year. Highlighting Alberta's success in the past year is:

Over $73.2 billion in international exports of goods and services (2004)

Manufacturing shipments of $52.6 billion (2004)

Creation of 40,000 new jobs in 2004 and 433,900 between 1994 and 2004

Over $103 billion in major capital projects are proposed, announced, under construction or recently completed (2004)
Source: Alberta Economic Development


Alberta's Positive Business Climate

The lowest overall taxes in Canada

No provincial sales tax

No general capital or payroll taxes prevalent in other provinces and U.S. states

A highly entrepreneurial and competitive business community

A fiscally responsible government that has eliminated its provincial debt, demonstrating to investors the business-like attitude of the government

A highly skilled, educated and motivated workforce that is the most productive in Canada. Source: Alberta Economic Development

Climate

AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

January
Maximum temperature = -2.8 Celsius
Minimum temperature = -15.1 Celsius

July
Maximum temperature = 22.9 Celsius
Minimum temperature = 9.4 Celsius

Annual precipitation = 412.6 mm
Days of sunshine = 332.9
Winds speed = 14.8 km/h W and NW

Source: Environment Canada

To view Chestermere's current temperature click button.

Community Services

Town of Chestermere

105 Marina Road
Main Office number (403) 207-7050
Main Office Fax (403) 569-0512
Email: town@chestermere.ca
Website: Town of Chestermere
Bylaws ~ Licensing ~ Utilities ~ Permits ~ Town Minutes ~ Planning & Development ~ Taxes

M.D. of Rocky View
(403) 230-1401
Chestermere is located within the M.D. of Rocky View, in Division 5.

Community Futures Wild Rose

Community Futures Wild Rose is a user-friendly business development centre, entrepreneurial development centre, career and employment centre, and a key partner in community economic development in the Wild Rose Region. Specific services we provide include:

• Fully repayable business loans up to $150,000
• Free job posting service with in-office paper job board and online job bank
• Career counselling and job search assistance including resume and cover letter preparation assistance
• Free internet and computer access, plus access to printing and photocopying
• Small business training through the Self Employment Program and free and low cost business seminars via tele-conferencing

 

Community Futures Wild Rose Contact Information
Mailing Address	Telephone Numbers	Electroninc Contacts
Community Futures Wild Rose PO Box 2159 Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2	Tel: (403) 934-6488 Toll free: (888) 881-9675 Fax: (403) 934-6492	Web: www.cfwildrose.ca

 

Community Lifestyle

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

Community Futures Wild Rose
Box 2159
101, 331 - 3rd Avenue
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K2
1-888-881-9675
Tel: (403) 934-6488
Fax:(403) 934-6492
Email: wildrose@cfwildrose.ca
Website: www.cfwildrose.ca

Services include: career center for employers and employees, small business assistance, financing and referral.
Alberta Human Resources and Employment is a provincial department that focuses on people skills and the workplace. They provide a broad range of service to both employees and employers.
Human Resources & Skills Development Canada is a federal department that provides a broad range of services for employees and employers.


Municipal

Town of Chestermere

105 Marina Road
Main Office number (403) 207-7050
Main Office Fax (403) 569-0512
Email:town@chestermere.ca

Website:Town of Chestermere www.chestermere.ca

Bylaws ~ Licensing ~ Utilities ~ Permits ~ Town Minutes ~ Planning & Development ~ Taxes

M.D. of Rocky View
(403) 230-1401
Chestermere is located within the M.D. of Rocky View, in Division 5.

Economic Base

The economic base of the community is one of residential development, offering an alternative lifestyle to the City of Calgary.

CONSTRUCTION

• Growth in Chestermere and the Calgary Region has lead to the development of a prospering construction industry.
• The construction industry accounts for a large percentage of Chestermere's business community. This ranges from design, specialty trades, private contractors and development companies.
• Information on builders and building statistics can be found by visiting Chestermere Statistics and Facts.

RETAIL & SERVICES

Chestermere Station

Conveniently located just south of the Waterside, Chestermere Station includes a Safeway, 2 banks, gas bar, video store, restaurants, wellness centre, flower shop, liquor store and much more. 

Chestermere Towne Square

In Chestermere Towne Square you can find restaurants,  a gas bar, salon & spa, postal services, chiropractic services, medical clinic, veterinary clinic,  home decor shop and a flower shop.

Chestermere Plaza

More shops and services are available at Chestermere Plaza which has a liquor store, gas bar, car wash, café, restaurant, pub, hair & tanning salon, dance academy, medical clinic, physio therapy, barber, insurance company and women's fitness.

CHESTERMERE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

The Town of Chestermere does not yet have a large industrial base but is seeking to recruit industrial and commercial ventures. The Town policy supports cottage industries that do not impact on the lifestyle of our residents.

A complete list of Chestermere's Business Directory along with their contacts can be viewed by entering here.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

• Scotia Bank  (403) 366-2032
• TD Canada Trust (403) 204-7940

Economic Facts

DEMOGRAPHICS

Chestermere has a diverse population and reliable labor force, making for consistently strong local growth trends.

The population of Chestermere is 11,262

% of Population under 65 ~ 10,910 ~ 97%

% of Population under 35 ~ 6,103 ~ 54%

% of Population under 20 ~ 3,731 ~ 33%

PROPERTY VALUE ESTIMATES

Lot Only (approx)

Residential -$95,000 to $150,000


WORKERS COMPENSATION

Average cost per $100 payroll: $1
Maximum weekly benefit $1,176.92

For additional details on the program see: Workers Compensation Board

EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

55% of your average insurable earnings to a maximum of $413 per week.

For additional information on the program see:Employment Insurance Information for Employers

RESEARCH BASE

Being a close neighbor of the City of Calgary, companies located in Chestermere have access to a broad range of research facilities located in an around the City. For additional information on the following research facilities, simply click on the name to access the link.

Alberta Research Council

Calgary Technologies Inc.

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

Food Processing Development Centre

TRLabs

WurcNet


FURTHER IN-DEPTH INFORMAITON

Municipal Profiles developed by Alberta's Ministry of Municipal Affairs

Alberta - A Wealth of Opportunity developed by Alberta Economic Development

Alberta Economic Highlights developed by Alberta Economic Development

Alberta Economic Outlook developed by Alberta Economic Development

Alberta Export and Trade developed by Alberta Economic Development

Tourism Reports developed by Alberta Economic Development

Alberta Finance Statistics also contains much information which may be useful.

Education

Chestermere is part of the Rocky View School Division #41headquartered in Calgary (telephone: 403-291-6313) and also the Calgary Catholic School District (telephone: 403-298-1411)

Chestermere Education choices include:

PUBLIC

Elementary School
students are bused to either:

Prairie Waters Elementary School

201 Invermere Drive
Chestermere, Alberta T1Z 1M6
Phone:403-285-6969
Grades: K-4

Indus Elementary a few miles south of Chestermere
7 Indus Court - Box 10, Site 9 RR#7
Indus, Alberta T2P 2G6
Phone: 403- 936-5855
Grades: K- 5

Langdon School just east of Chestermere 17 Bander Ave. N.W.
Langdon, AB

Phone: 403-936-4579 fax:403-936-4589
Grades: Elementary, K-8, Middle

Middle School Students are bused to:

Chestermere Lake Middle School

128 West Lakeview Dr.
Chestermere, Alberta T1X 1J1
Phone: 403-273-1343
Grades: 5-8





High School students are bused to:

Chestermere High School


Located 5 kms away.
Mailing Address
RR 7 Calgary AB T2P 2G7
Phone: 403- 272-8868
Grades:9-12

CATHOLIC
St. Gabriel the Archangel School

197 Invermere Drive
Chestermere, AB T1X 1M7
Phone: 403-590-9657
Grades: K - 10

PRIVATE

Prince of Peace Lutheran School
243209 Garden Road NE
Calgary, AB, T1X 1E1
Phone:403- 285-2288

PRE SCHOOL/PLAYSCHOOL

Chestermere Community Playschool
Phone: 403-273-9208

Little Acorns Fine Arts Pre School
Phone: 403-293-0820

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Rocky View Adult Education
Phone: 403-936-5632

DAYCARE/NURSERY

Gloria's Day Home: 403-272-7957

Lori's Day Home: 403-816-9174

Community Recreation Centre 403-272-7170

Emergency Services

FIRE PROTECTION

Chestermere Fire & Rescue

The Chestermere Fire & Rescue Department is a full-spectrum life safety agency protecting more than 11,000 people who reside in this community east of Calgary.
The Volunteer Fire Service has 46 personnel, a pumper, a tanker truck and a rescue unit. The Town has back up service through a contract with the City of Calgary (Telephone: 403-207-2806).



POLICE SERVICES

Town of Chestermere employs one Bylaw Enforcement Officer and has an RCMP Detachment manned by 7 RCMP members and 2 secretaries (Telephone: 403-204-8777).

AMBULANCE SERVICES

Chestermere is serviced by the City of Calgary Emergency Services under contract with the City of Calgary. Approximate response time is 12 minutes (Telephone: 403-261-4000).

Other Services Available:

Strathmore RCMP Victim Service Unit
500 Westlake Road
Strathmore, Alberta, T1P- 1M7
Telephone: (403) 934-3968
Fax: (403) 934-2860


To find out more information regarding this service

Health Care

Chestermere is serviced by the Calgary Regional Health Authority with medical and dental professionals in Chestermere and through clinics in Calgary.

Hospital care is available 5-15 minutes from Chestermere at any one of Calgary's five hospitals:

Peter Lougheed Centre

Foothills Medical Centre

Rockyview General Hospital

Alberta Children's Hospital

South Calgary Health Centre

Chestermere Lifepath Wellness
(403) 235-6208
106, 175 Chestermere Station Way
Chestermere, Alberta T1X 0A4

Key Contacts for Business Development

Town of Chestermere

105 Marina Road
Chestermere, Alberta
T1X 1V7

(403) 207-7050 phone
(403) 569-0512 fax
Email: town@chestermere.ca

Mayor Patricia Matthews
Email: pmatthews@chestermere.ca

Terry Hurlbut - Chief Administrative Officer
(403) 207-7070 phone
Email: thurlbut@chestermere.ca

Judy Martin - Economic Development Officer

(403) 207-7071 phone

jmartin@chestermere.ca

Community Futures Wild Rose

Community Futures Wild Rose is a user-friendly business development centre, entrepreneurial development centre, career and employment centre, and a key partner in community economic development in the Wild Rose Region. Specific services we provide include:

• Fully repayable business loans up to $150,000
• Free job posting service with in-office paper job board and online job bank
• Career counselling and job search assistance including resume and cover letter preparation assistance
• Free internet and computer access, plus access to printing and photocopying
• Small business training through the Self Employment Program and free and low cost business seminars via tele-conferencing

 

Community Futures Wild Rose Contact Information
Mailing Address	Telephone Numbers	Electroninc Contacts
Community Futures Wild Rose PO Box 2159 Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2	Tel: (403) 934-6488 Toll free: (888) 881-9675 Fax: (403) 934-6492	Web: www.cfwildrose.ca

 

Provincial

Walter Valentini
Regional Manager
Alberta Economic Development
#300, 639 - 5 Avenue, SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0M9
(403) 297-8920 phone
(403) 297-6168 fax
E-Mail: walter.valentini@gov.ab.ca
E-Mail: jasleen.sekhon@gov.ab.ca

Rob Anderson
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Airdrie-Rocky View Constituency
Constituency Office

 Box 5257 209 Bowers Street Airdrie T4B 2B3

Phone: (403) 948-8741 Toll Free:  1-888-948-8741  Fax: (403) 948-8744 airdrie.chestermere@assembly.ab.ca

Legislature Office #130 Legislature Building 10800 - 97 Avenue Edmonton T5K 2B6 Phone: (780) 415-0975 Fax: (780) 422-5385

 Federal (Updated May 2007)

Kevin Sorenson
Member of Parliament [MP]
Crowfoot Constituency
Parliamentary Address House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6

Telephone: (613) 947-4608 Fax: (613) 947-4611 E-Mail: Sorenson.K@parl.gc.ca Constituency Address 4945 - 50th Street Camrose, Alberta T4V 1P9 Telephone: (780) 608-4600 1-800-665-4358 Fax: (780) 608-4603 TTY: E-Mail:

Location

HIGHWAY LOCATION

Chestermere is five (5) Km. from the City of Calgary.

The Town of Chestermere is adjacent to the TransCanada Highway, which is Alberta's major east-west artery. It is also served by the 1A Highway, locally known as 17th Avenue SE, which enables one to arrive in downtown Calgary within 20 minutes from Chestermere. This route also connects to the TransCanada Highway.

LONGITUDE & LATITUDE

Longitude - 113 degrees 49'
Latitude - 51 degrees 1'



Alberta Map

Town of Chestermere Location


PROXIMITY TO OTHER LOCATIONS

Driving Distance from Chestermere	km	miles	Time Required
Calgary (city centre)	18	11	24 minutes
Calgary International Airport	25	15	25 minutes
Edmonton, Alberta	330	205	3 hours, 23 minutes
Vancouver, British Columbia	990	615	11 hours, 36 minutes
Toronto, Ontario	3389	2106	35 hours, 3 minutes
United States Border (Coutts, Alberta crossing)	331	206	3 hours, 36 minutes

It is important to note that time required is calculated based on 'ideal' traffic and weather conditions.

**Distance is measured from city centre to city centre**

Post Secondary Education

Building Futures


The Town of Chestermere is just minutes away from world-class education facilities. Chestermere's proximity to Calgary allows students the opportunity to attend post-secondary institutions with minimal travel.

For information on Educational Opportunities in close proximity to Chestermere visit the school's corresponding website:

 

 

 

 

 

Educational Facility	Location	Telephone	Web site
University of Calgary	Calgary, AB	403-220-5110	www.ucalgary.ca
University of Lethbridge	Lethbridge, AB	403-320-5700	www.uleth.ca
S.A.I.T.	Calgary, AB	403-284-7248	www.sait.ab.ca
Mount Royal College	Calgary, AB	403-240-6111	www.mtroyal.ab.ca
AB College of Art & Design	Calgary, AB	403-284-7600	www.acad.ab.ca
DeVry Canada	Calgary, AB	403-235-3450	www.devry.ca
Olds Agricultural College	Olds, AB	1-800-661-6537	www.oldscollege.ab.ca/
Red Deer College	Red Deer, AB	403- 342-3300	www.rdc.ab.ca/

Other Educational Opportunities within close proximity are:

Prairie Bible Institute offers a wide range of programs, including ministry, aviation, drama, wilderness leadership and music, to students from over 20 countries around the world. Students can earn a one-year certificate or a four-year degree.

Covenant Bible College is an eight-month program of Christian discipleship. The Strathmore campus is one of three campuses, with the other two located in Colorado and Ecuador.

Rosebud School of the Arts offers a unique blend of practical and theoretical training in the performing arts. In addition to the arts program, Rosebud provides apprenticeship programs in the hospitality industry.

Taxation

2007 Tax Rates: Municipal Tax Rate - Residential 5.70319 Education - AB School Foundation Fund 1.85016 N.B. Tax rate multiplied by assessed property value equals property tax amount. For additional information regarding municipal taxation please contact Director of Finance, Town of Chestermere at 403-207-7055.

 

	Residential/Farmland	Non-Residential
2007
Municipal Tax Rate	5.70319	5.70319
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate	1.85016	2.95671

Transportation

HIGHWAYS

The Town of Chestermere is adjacent to the TransCanada Highway, which is Alberta's major east-west artery. It is also served by the 1A Highway, locally known as 17th Avenue SE, which enables one to arrive in downtown Calgary within 20 minutes from Chestermere. This route also connects to the TransCanada Highway.

For manufacturers and producers who need assistance to determine the most cost-effective and efficient transportation method, AlbertaPORT provides a "virtual" gateway to assist with transportation logistics at Alberta-Canada.

AIR SERVICES

The nearest commercial and air freight services are at Calgary International Airport

25 km drive from Chestermere.

For a listing of non-stop passenger destinations visit Passenger Non-stop Destinations

Provides a single hub location that specializes in a wide range of services including receiving, transferring, storing, and distributing air, rail and highway cargo both domestically and internationally

The airport offers 360 degree market penetration for International cargo & passenger carriers. 50 million people can be reached within a days travel

Calgary is the ‘ONLY’ Canadian airport strategically located on the cross roads of the Trans Canada (East-West) and the CanaMex Highways (North-South) Cargo Information
TRUCKING FIRMS

Chestermere is serviced from Calgary.

BUS SERVICE

Cardinal Coach Lines Motor coach commuter service between Chestermere and downtown Calgary operating Monday through Friday except holidays.

POSTAL & COURIERS

Canada Post, Purolator, UPS and FedEx all provide delivery services to Chestermere. Canada Post fills a vital need in the region providing cost-effective and timely mail delivery. In its mission to provide innovative physical and electronic delivery solutions creating value for its customers, Canada Post works with its business customers to ensure their mail communication needs are achieved.

In 2001, Canada Post received an on-time, combined service performance score of 96.4% on properly prepared letter mail.

For more information on service in Chestermere contact:
Canada Post,Purolator,UPS & FedEx.

Utilities

Electricity & Natural Gas are deregulated in Alberta.
The Alberta government provides a Web site to provide information to assist consumers to choose the appropriate provider for their residence or business. To learn more about electrical or natural gas providers visit Customer Choice.

Regulated Rate Providers for Community of Chestermere are:

Electrical Power:	FortisAlberta
	Epcor
Natural Gas:	Direct Energy Services
	Atco

COMMUNICATIONS

Cable Television:	Shaw
Telephone:	Telus Communications
Internet Service:	Shaw
	Telus Communications

Chestermere has access to:
All the major radio stations from Calgary and Q91 radio station, which broadcasts from Drumheller.
All TV stations broadcasting from Calgary.


LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWSPAPERS

Name	Phone Number	Fax Number
The Chestermere Anchor	(403) 207-3835	(403) 272-4405
The Calgary Sun	(403) 410-1010	(403) 250-4180
The Calgary Herald	(403) 235-7100	(403) 235-7379

WATER, WASTE & SEWER MANAGEMENT

Water Supply
The water supply is from the City of Calgary.



Alberta’s commitment to water resources is three-fold: a safe, secure drinking water supply, healthy aquatic ecosystems, and reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy.

Alberta Environment has developed water programs that include studying, monitoring and testing of water sources. They have established guidelines to ensure quality standards for the many uses of water, and programs to protect ecosystems and enforce regulations.

Alberta has the most stringent drinking water program in the country and was one of the first provinces to fully adopt the Canadian Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality as a minimum standard. Alberta Environment strives for continuous improvement in its program and works closely with Alberta Health and Wellness to ensure Albertans continue to enjoy high-quality drinking water.

Waste Management
Sanitary Waste is pumped to the City of Calgary.

GARBAGE COLLECTION

West side of the lake (including Westmere) - garbage collection is Friday morning.
East side of the lake - garbage collection is Tuesday morning.
Garbage collection takes place regardless if there is a holiday or not. The only exception is Christmas Day if it falls on a Monday or Tuesday.

RECYCLE

There is weekly pick-up of household waste, and also recycling of cardboard. Both functions are contracted to Rocky Mountain Waste.
"Recycle Plus" is a major door to door blue box recycler in Town that will pick up glass, paper, tin, plastics and cardboard.

Population

Total Population
Population 2008*	12,589
Population 2007*	11,262
Population 2006*	9,481
Population 2005*	7,904
Population 2004*	6,861
Population 2001**	3,415
Population 1996**	1,911
Population 1991**	918
Population % change 1991-1996	51.96%
Population % change 1996-2001	44.04%
Population % change 2001-2006	63.98%
* 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	50	50	100	90	100	190
Age 5 - 14	165	145	310	280	265	545
Age 15 - 19	95	75	170	125	155	280
Age 20 - 24	55	60	115	110	75	185
Age 25 - 34	85	90	175	150	195	345
Age 35 - 44	210	220	430	375	375	750
Age 45 - 54	185	185	370	350	330	680
Age 55 - 64	95	60	155	145	115	260
Age 65 - 74	35	45	80	80	55	135
Age 75 and older	20	15	35	30	30	60
Total All Persons	990	920	1,910	1,730	1,685	3,415
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Chestermere Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older	2001	%
People without high school certificates	480	20.00%
People with high school certificates	335	13.96%
People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma	965	40.21%
People with post-secondary education (not completed)	310	12.92%
People with university diploma/certificate	55	2.29%
People with university degree	265	11.04%
Total Population 20 years and older	2,400	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Chestermere Highest Level of Schooling 2001

Population with Post Secondary Qualifications	1996	%	2001	%
Agriculture and biological sciences	10	1.47%	50	3.88%
Commerce, management and business administration	140	20.59%	320	24.81%
Educational, recreational and counseling services	25	3.68%	110	8.53%
Engineering and applied science tech. and trades	240	35.29%	445	34.50%
Engineering and applied sciences	50	7.35%	40	3.10%
Fine and applied arts	50	7.35%	70	5.43%
Health professionals, science and technologies	60	8.82%	110	8.53%
Humanities and related fields	0	0.00%	35	2.71%
Mathematics and physical sciences	65	9.56%	20	1.55%
Social sciences and related fields	35	5.15%	70	5.43%
Other and/or no specialization	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Total people with post secondary qualifications	680	100.00%	1,290	100.00%
Females with post-secondary qualifications	270	39.71%	630	48.84%
Males with post-secondary qualifications	410	60.29%	660	51.16%
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	1,215	2,120
Not in the labour force, both sexes	285	550
Total population 15 and over	1,500	2,670
Employed, both sexes	1,175	2,095
Unemployed, both sexes	40	25
Participation rate, both sexes	81.00%	79.00%
Unemployment rate, both sexes	3.00%	1.00%
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	25	2.07%	40	1.89%
Mining	95	7.88%	95	4.48%
Manufacturing	65	5.39%	230	10.85%
Construction	145	12.03%	210	9.91%
Transportation. & Utilities	80	6.64%	155	7.31%
Retail and Wholesale	285	23.65%	350	16.51%
Finance	75	6.22%	110	5.19%
Business & Community Services	355	29.46%	865	40.80%
Public Administration	60	4.98%	70	3.30%
Total All Industries	1,205	100.00%	2,120	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Chestermere Labour Force By Industry - 2001

 

Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups	1996	%	2001	%
Management occupations	175	14.46%	360	16.98%
Business, Finances and administrative occupations	325	26.86%	470	22.17%
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations	100	8.26%	130	6.13%
Health occupations	35	2.89%	130	6.13%
Occupations in social science; education; government and religion	65	5.37%	100	4.72%
Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport	10	0.83%	45	2.12%
Sales and service occupations	295	24.38%	380	17.92%
Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations	140	11.57%	350	16.51%
Occupations unique to primary industry	25	2.07%	70	3.30%
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities	25	2.07%	85	4.01%
Occupations not elsewhere classified	0	0.00%	10	0.47%
Total - All Occupations (major groups)	1,210	100.00%	2,120	100.00%
Females - All Occupations	515	42.56%	950	44.81%
Males - All Occupations	695	57.44%	1,170	55.19%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Building Permits

Total Building Permit Values	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Building Permits Value, Commercial	$1,000,000	$37,000	$90,000	$6,695,000	$2,745,000
Building Permits Value, Industrial	$200,000	$0	$10,000	$0	$7,000
Building Permits Value, Institutional	$8,831,000	$560,000	$70,000	$3,512,000	$220,000
Building Permits Value, Residential	$51,683,000	$75,588,000	$57,813,000	$75,225,000	$92,788,000
Building Permits Value, Total	$61,714,000	$76,185,000	$57,983,000	$85,432,000	$95,760,000
Total Housing Starts	294	450	335	402	519
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%	0	0.00%
Detached Duplexes	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Movable Dwellings	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Other single attached house	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Row and semi-detached house	15	2.42%	25	2.25%
Single-detached house	605	97.58%	1,080	97.30%
Total number of occupied private dwellings	620	100.00%	1,110	100.00%
Private dwellings, owned	585	94.35%	1,060	95.50%
Private Dwellings, rented	35	5.65%	45	4.05%
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	0	0.00%
Period of construction, 1946 - 1960	0	0.00%
Period of construction, 1961 - 1970	45	4.09%
Period of construction, 1971 - 1980	90	8.18%
Period of construction, 1981 - 1990	150	13.64%
Period of construction, 1991 - 2001	815	74.09%
Total number of private dwellings constructed	1,100	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Projects

Summary of Projects in Chestermere as of April 2009

Project Sector	Number of Projects	Project Cost
Infrastructure	1	$40,000,000
Institutional	1	$14,500,000
Total	2	$54,500,000
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	$40,000,000
Under Construction	1	$14,500,000
Total	2	$54,500,000
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 Chestermere as of April 2009

Company Name	Project  Description	Project  Location	Project  Cost	Construction  Schedule	Status
Town of Chestermere	Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects	Chestermere	$40,000,000	-	Proposed
Alberta Infrastructure*	Elementary School (K to Grade 6)	Chestermere	$14,500,000	2008-2009	Under Construction