Coalhurst
http://www.town.coalhurst.ab.ca
Welcome
If you are looking for a residential town with quiet streets, good schools, caring people
and lots of potential - this is the place for you. Our proximity to the City of Lethbridge
and access to their shopping, post-secondary, medical, seniors and recreational
facilities gives us the best of two worlds - city amenities and small town living.
We have residential developments offering a choice of building lots. Owning a home in
Coalhurst is a reality. Our growth is steady and without many of the problems being
experienced by communities who are outgrowing their infrastructure. Combined property
tax and utility rates are one of the lowest in Alberta. The servicing of our long term
debt takes only 7.8% of our total operating budget! Entrepreneurs are always happy to
hear we have no business tax.
Being part of the Alaska - Mexico corridor, Highway #3 is a four lane divided highway
bringing the world to us. We are one hour from the U.S. border, one and a half hours
from the British Columbia border and two hours from the City of Calgary. In addition to
road transport, we also enjoy the convenience of the County of Lethbridge Airport and
are adjacent to the CP Rail main marshalling yards at Kipp.
We invite you to read on, find out why the Town of Coalhurst may be just what you are
looking for in a community where you can live, raise your family, build your business,
develop and grow.
Our silhouettes welcome everyone to our Town.
Area Overview
In August 1910 a mine shaft was sunk approximately 10 km west of Lethbridge. This
coal mine was the beginning of a community to be named Coalhurst. The coal mine was
closed in 1935 following a tragic mining accident resulting in the death of 16 miners.
Today, Coalhurst is able to take advantage of its close proximity to Lethbridge and offer
its residents the conveniences of a large urban centre, while maintaining a smaller town
atmosphere.
Location
The Town of Coalhurst is just a short 5 minute drive west of the City of Lethbridge and
207 km south of the City of Calgary.
Economic Base
Coalhurst's economic base is agriculture.
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED:
2006 - 23
2007 - 27
Economic Facts
Major businesses in Coalhurst include a cedar retail outlet, cabinet manufacturing,
roofers, directional drilling and fountain factory. Service available locally include
restaurant, gasoline/convenience stores, floral design, car wash, computer software
instruction, various trades, picture framing, barber shop, beauty salons, self storage,
taxidermy, DJs, landscaping and Legion.
For a complete listing of our 2007 Business Directory:
Business Directory Information/List
Financial Institutions
All your financial needs can be taken care of in the City of Lethbridge.
Utilities
Water, Sewer, Garbage
Town of Coalhurst
Box 456, 100 - 51 Avenue
Coalhurst, Alberta
T0L 0V0
Telephone : 403.381.3033
Residential Rates (effective January 1, 2007)
Water rate $32.30 for 28 cubic meters plus $1.00 for each additional cubic meter/month
Sewer rate $18.60/month
Garbage rate $11.55/month
Commercial Rates (effective January 1, 2007)
Water - $32.30 for 28 cubic meters plus $1.00 for each additional cubic meter/month.
Sewer rate $18.60/month
Garbage rate $16.20/month
Electricity
ENMAX
Telephone : 1.877.571.7111
Natural Gas
ATCO Gas
Atco
410 Stafford Drive North
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1H 2A9
Telephone : 403.310.5678
Telephone
Telus
808 - 4th. Avenue, South
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1J 0P2
Tel: 403.329.5911
Taxation
Mill Rate - 2007
Residential - 12.4145
Non-Residential - 16.7325
Machinery Equipment - 11.6475
Transportation
Air Services
The nearest airport, commercial and air freight services are at Lethbridge [10 km east]. Lethbridge County Airport.
Rail Services
Coalhurst is served by Canadian Pacific Railways. Spur trackage is available.
Highways
Highway 3 is the connecting highway, leading east to Lethbridge and west to Highway
2.
Trucking Firms
Fort MacLeod Transportation
Other local, regional and national carriers from Lethbridge
Couriers and Taxis
Regional couriers companies from Lethbridge
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Miners Memorial Park has 4 baseball diamonds, 3 soccer fields, horseshoe pits, an
outdoor ice rink, over-night camping area, a social area and playground. Our social area
is a privately fenced area with a covered facility including a kitchen, gas grills, fireplace
and picnic tables. Great for company socials, weddings and family reunions.
The Coalhurst and District Community Centre consists of a main hall and stage area, and
general meeting rooms. We can accomodate functions of up to 300. Great for weddings,
gift openings, meetings, family reunions.
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Community Organizations
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Restaurants
Coyote Grill & Wok offer an excellent chinese and western menu.
David A Veres Social Area in Miners Memorial Park
Education
Coalhurst is part of the Palliser Regional Division #26, headquartered in Lethbridge [Tel: 403.328.4111
Palliser Regional School Division
Public schools in Coalhurst include Coalhurst Elementary School [Preschool - 6] and Coalhurst High School [7-12].
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Coalhurst Elementary School (Preschool to grade 6) - through the playgound
Post Secondary
Coalhurst residents have easy access to the Lethbridge College and the
University of Lethbridge, both located in Lethbridge.
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge College
Health Care
Hospital services are provided 10 minutes away by the Lethbridge Regional Hospital
located at 960 19 Street South, Lethbridge.
Telephone : 403.382.6111
Medical Practitioners
Residents access medical practitioners through clinics and private practices in the City
of Lethbridge.
Emergency Services
Emergency Services
FOR FIRE, POLICE OR AMBULANCE - EMERGENCY SERVICE PLEASE CALL 911
Fire Protection
Coalhurst is served by a volunteer fire department (403.381.3633)
Police Services
Coalhurst is served by the Lethbridge detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Tel: 403.329.5010 (complaints)
403.329.5080 (administration).
Ambulance Services
Ambulance is provided from Lethbridge (Tel: 403.327.3340)
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Community Services
Municipal
Town of Coalhurst
Box 456
Coalhurst, Alberta
T0L 0V0
Tel: 403-381-3033
Fax: 403.381.2924
E-mail: main@town.coalhurst.ab.ca
Federal
Canada Post Office
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Coalhurst, Alberta, Canada