Hanna

Welcome

 The Town of Hanna welcomes your interest in our community.  Whether it be industrial, retail, tourism or retirement related, opportunity is abundant in Hanna.

Hanna takes pride in offering urban amenities with a country flair.  The high quality of life is very evident here.  People feel at home in Hanna -- knowing your neighbours has a lot to do with this.  Add to that the impressive infrastructure including the schools and hospital, all newly renovated, and you can see Hanna is preparing for the future.

Residents of Hanna have always known the advantages of living here.  Recreation is second to none for communities this size.  From tennis to swimming to indoor racquet sports, young and old alike will have recreation choices in Hanna.  One mile west of town are Helmer Dam and Fox Lake, sites of some of the best fishing you'll find.  Twenty minutes to the southeast is Prairie Oasis Park, a boater's paradise.

Business development in Hanna is approached as a combined effort with the Town of Hanna and the Chamber of Commerce.  Its mandate is to promote economic activity within the Hanna trading area by supporting existing businesses, encouraging new companies and providing information and support to up and coming entrepreneurs.

Thank you for your consideration of the town of Hanna.  Let us know how we may be of service to you.  Please feel free to contact us at admin@hanna.ca

It's "Worth the Drive!"

Mayor Mary Collins
& Council

Area Overview

  Hanna is located in East-Central Alberta approximately 2 hours north-east of Calgary. A community of almost 3,000, Hanna offers the amenities of an urban centre and the comfortable lifestyle of a rural town.

Hanna is known as the main market, educational, medical and administrative centre of a large trading area known as the "short grass country". The Town is comprised of a blend of over 250 industrial, retail, hospitality and service businesses. Known primarily as an agricultural service centre in the past, oil & gas activity and the construction of a coal-powered electricity generating station in the area have had a huge beneficial impact on the community.

Strategically located at the junction of two major highways, Hanna features rail access and an airport with a 3,500 foot runway. The town also offers numerous recreational opportunities to suit any taste including an 18-hole golf course and water sports on nearby lakes. For years, Hanna has been known as the Home of the Canada Goose, and it is still a favorite spot for hunters from all over North America.

Some key advantages of living and/or doing business in Hanna include:

• quality of life -urban amenities with a country flair
• safe with little or no crime - friendly people
• personalized health care
• location - junction of Highway 9 and Veteran's Memorial Highway (#36)
• fiscal management - local municipal mill rate remains stable with very little increase. Hanna is one of a few communities with a surplus resulting in long-term stability.

Location

 Hanna is located at the junction of Highways 9 and Veteran's Memorial Highway (#36). Highway 9, along with the Canadian National Railway, is the major transportation route between Calgary and Saskatoon. Highway 36 is a major north/south high load route serving eastern Alberta from the U.S.A. border to Lac La Biche in the north. Hanna is 215 km northeast of Calgary, 304 km southeast of Edmonton and it is 330 km to the Coutts 24 hour commercial border crossing into the United States of America.

Economic Base

 Hanna is the agricultural service centre for a trading area population estimated at over 8,000 people. The Hanna trading area includes areas East along Highway 9 to the Saskatchewan border, South to the Red Deer River, North to the Halkirk area and West to Drumheller.

Other major industry in the area includes electricity generation (ATCO Electric), mining (Sherritt Inc., Sheerness Mines), and oil and gas.  The major industrial facility includes the Sheerness Generating Station.

Natural resources in the area include thermal coal, clay, sand/gravel, oil, natural gas, and bentonite.

Economic Facts

 Agriculture

Agriculture products include wheat, barley, rye, tame hay, oats, flax, canola, beef cattle, hogs, poultry, sheep and lamb.

As an agricultural centre, Hanna is home to: Hanna Farm Equipment, Greenslades Northern Welding Ltd., UFA Farm Supply, Prairie Seeds Inc., the Agricultural Financial Services Corporation, and Agricultural and Agri-Food Canada PFRA.

 Oil & Gas

Oil & gas activity is a major contributor to Hanna's economy.  A number of businesses related to the energy extraction exist in Hanna, in addition to businesses that service the sector:

• Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (head offices)
• Cascade Process Controls Ltd.
• Conoco Phillips Canada
• Enerplus
• EOG Resources Inc.
• Exlco Oilfield Service
• Fluid Experts
• Karg's Oilfield Services
• KellAlta Fencing Oilfield Services
• Quinn's Big Country Oilfield Service Ltd.
• SIG Contracting
• Tranco

Manufacturing & Fabrication

The main manufactured goods include agricultural products and manufactured homes.  Hanna's key manufacturer is Exlco (www.exlco.ca) - an oilfield stackable fence manufacturer. Other manufacturers and fabricators in the area include: Big Country Construction, Blake's Welding, Greenslades Welding, Hanna Sheet Metal & Insulation, Hanna Weldingrods, and Venture Fabrication.

 Commercial/Retail

Hanna has a strong commercial and retail sector for a town of its size.  $17.1 million in commercial and retail projects were either announced, proposed, or under construction in 2009.  Some key commercial/retail businesses in Hanna include: A&W, Super 8 Motel Hanna Inn, The Brick, IGA, Pharmasave, Pizza Hut, Macleods True Value Hardware, Value Drug Mart, and Warwick's Home Hardware.

 Financial Institutions

• Royal Bank
• TD Canada Trust
• ATB Financial
• Hanna Savings (a division of Chinook Credit Union)

Other Major Services

• Prairie Land Regional Division (Public Education)
• Alberta Health Services (Public Health Provider)
• Special Areas Administrative Offices

Projects

Development in Hanna has been relatively healthy in recent years.  Development permits issued between 2008 and 2009 grew by about seven-and-a-half times, from $3.1 million to just over $17 million.  Permit value growth was fuelled by several commercial developments as well as recreational projects.

The Special Areas development permits peaked in 2004 at $12.6 million.  2006 permits to date were $11.5 million and 2007 permits to September were $4.75 million.

Business Opportunities

Business opportuniites are highlighted for the Palliser Economic Partnership Region, of which Hanna is a part.  See: http://www.palliseralberta.com.

Utilities

  

Service	Provider	Address	Telephone Number
Electrical Infrastructure	ATCO Electric	Administered out of Hanna Office	1-800-668-2248
Electricity Retailers	www.ucahelps.gov.ab.ca/4.html		310-4455 (toll free)
Natural Gas	Alta Gas Utilities	Administered out of Leduc	1-866-222-2067
Communications	Telus	Hanna GM: 105 Palliser Trail	403-854-4427
Internet Services	Telus	Hanna GM: 105 Palliser Trail	403-854-4427
	Netago	105 2nd Ave West, Hanna , AB	1-866-346-7822
	Platinum Communications Corporation	#3 6110 1A Street SW, Calgary, AB	403-301-4560
Cellular Phone Services	Telus Mobility	Hanna GM: 105 Palliser Trail	403-854-4427
		The Brick: 114, 2nd Ave West, Hanna, AB	403-854-3233
	Rogers Wireless Inc		1-877-764-3772
	Bell Mobility		1 -800-667-0123

Town of Hanna

The Water, Sewer, Regional Waste Site and Garbage fees are all collected bi-monthly by the Town of Hanna.  The minimum rates effective March 1, 2009 total $102. More information is available on the Town of Hanna website.

Taxation

2009	Residential/Farmland	Non-Residential
Municipal Tax Rate	10.9800	13.4800
Education – Alberta School Foundation Tax Rate	2.6413	4.2533
Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate	.6553	.6553
Ambulance Requisition	.0000	.0000
Mill Rate	14.2766	18.3886

Transportation

 Air Service
Hanna Municipal Airport has a 3,500 foot runway, a non-directional beacon, and all weather facilities. The nearest commercial and air freight services are at Calgary International Airport, 215 km southwest.

Rail Service
Hanna is served by Canadian National Railways.

Highways
The main east-west route is Highway 9, and the main north-south route is Highway 36. These Highways are primary routes for both east/west and north/south trucking and transport.

Trucking Firms
Highway 9 Express Ltd.

Bus Services
Greyhound Bus Lines offers regularly scheduled intercommunity service.

Couriers & Taxis
Greyhound Courier Express, UPS, DHL, and Purolator Couriers. Taxi services in Hanna are provided by a local entrepreneur.

Ports

The closest major seaports are the Ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert, B.C.  BC's ports handle half of Canada's maritime exports and 85% of the western Canadian provinces' maritime exports.

The three closest main ports of entry into the U.S. are:

• Coutts, AB/ Sweetgrass, MT
• North Portal, SK/ Portal, ND
• Surrey BC/ Blaine, WA

Coutts, AB/Sweetgrass, MT is the closest U.S. port at 320 km (or 199 miles).

Community Lifestyle

 Community Groups & Organizations

Hanna is an active community hosting many volunteer groups and organizations that contribute greatly to the quality of life.

Some of the cultural organizations include:

• The Hanna Dance Association
• Hanna and District Historical Society
• Hanna Community Band
• The Hanna and District Performing Arts Association
• Stage Hanna
• Yesteryear (Old Time Music)
  

Some of the recreational organizations include:

• Big Country Flyers
• Big Country Riding and Roping Club
• Crocus Coulee Rowing Club
• Hanna Rod & Gun Club
• Slo-pitch League
• Football Club
• ATV and Dirt Bike Club
• Hanna Curling Club
• Hanna Figure Skating Club
• Hanna Minor Hockey Association 
• Gymnastics Club and many more!
  

Hanna also boasts many service & support clubs such as:

• Hanna and District Agricultural Society
• Hanna and District Youth Club
• Hanna 4H Club
• Hanna Community Initiatives Association
• The Lions Club
• Ducks Unlimited Canada
• Kinsmen and Kinettes
• T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly)
• The Royal Canadian Legion
• The Elks Club
• Golden Prairie Parent Link Centre Parent Support Services 

Hanna is leading the way for community groups and organizations with it's online community portal: http://www.aroundhanna.com This website provides residents with up to date news, information, events, and contacts about not for profit groups and organizations in Hanna.

Recreation
Hanna is an active community with a variety of recreational activities for all ages.

The Hanna Agri-Sports Complex houses the arena and is located at 501-3rd Street West. The facility contains one regulation ice surface and is utilized for various activities which include: horse & cattle shows, rodeo, hockey, figure skating, public skating, musical performances, & many other events. For more information about the complex, visit our website at http://www.hanna.ca/Residents/Facilities/Arena/tabid/181/Default.aspx.

Adjacent to the arena is the regulation size 6 sheet Bill Matheson Memorial Curling Rink providing residents of Hanna & surrounding areas with a great facility for curling. The rink is available for rent in the summer months and in the winter is home to the curling club offering a complete range of programs including recreational, competitive and youth activities. The club also offers concession and lounge facilities. Summer activities in the curling rink include Hanna Fall Fair, Hospital Auxiliary Rummage Sales, Bike Safety Course, Antique Gun Show and Sale, Dances and 4-H Activities. For more information about the Curling Rink, visit our website at http://www.hanna.ca/Residents/Recreation/CurlingRink/tabid/182/Default.aspx.

The Hanna & District Community Centre is operated by the Town of Hanna and is located at 503-4th Street West. This facility can accommodate a small or large gathering of people depending on your requirements. If you are planning a wedding, meeting, conference, stage production, dance, etc. please contact the Town Office for your booking needs. To view the floor plan of the community centre or for current rental rates, please visit the website at http://www.hanna.ca/Residents/Facilities/CommunityCentre/tabid/184/Default.aspx.

The Town of Hanna recently constructed an outdoor pool.  The Hanna Swimming Pool includes a warm leisure pool, regulation size 5 lane pool, diving tank, waterslide and spray park.  Swimming lessons, public swimming, aqua fit classes, and organized swim activities are available.  Located at 402-3rd Street West, the facility can be rented for private use, as well.  For more information about the Swimming Pool, visit our website at http://www.hanna.ca/Residents/Recreation/SwimmingPool/tabid/185/Default.aspx.

The Hanna Skateboard Park was constructed in 2003. The Hanna Community Initiatives Association with support from the Community and the Town of Hanna partnered to design and develop one of the best Skate Parks in the province.  In 2009, additional equipment was added to enhance the Park.

The Hanna Golf & Country Club Municipal Golf Course has experienced two complete course redesigns and was currently upgraded to 18 holes. A campground has also been added.  The golf course presents golfers with multi-tiered greens and multiple tee-boxes on every hole. Each fairway is meticulously maintained, offering a variety of shot combinations for either the beginning or experienced golfer. Set in the heart of the rolling grasslands of East Central Alberta, the course is an oasis for local residents and tourists who come to play a challenging eighteen holes. Combined, the new holes and matured nine form a great par 72 golf course. The Hanna course is open May though October and is host to several popular tournaments during the season. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming and it's usually possible to walk right on without a reservation during weekdays. For more information about the Hanna Golf Club times and rates, please call (403)854-3722 or check our website at http://www.hanna.ca/Residents/Facilities/GolfCourses/tabid/189/Default.aspx.

The Sunnynook Country Golf Course is a 9 hole course located in beautiful southern Alberta only 50 minutes south of Hanna on Highway 36. The licensed clubhouse, large barbeques and club and cart rentals are all available to you if you wish to host a special occasion or company event. For more information on the Sunnynook Country Golf Club visit our website at http://www.hanna.ca/Residents/Recreation/SunnynookGolfCourse/tabid/502/Default.aspx or call (403) 566-2437.

Additional recreation facilties in Hanna include two tennis courts, six ball diamonds, football fields, & soccer fields.

Resort Areas
The following areas are all within a 45 minute drive with Fox Lake Park and Helmer Dam being a close 2 minutes from Town and Blood Indian Park being the farthest.

• Fox Lake Park Campground
• Helmer Dam
• Museum Trailer Park
• Hanna Inn R.V. Park
• Prairie Oasis Park
• Blood Indian Reservoir
• Longeway Trailer Park
• Paradise Corner RV Park
• Carolside Reservoir
• Fox Lake Resort 

The Town also boasts a Public Library holding a collection of over 25, 000 items.

Religious Services
There are 10 churches located in Hanna.

• All Saints Anglican Church
• Alliance Church
• Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church
• Church of Christ
• First United Church
• Jehovah's Witness
• New Life Community Fellowship Church
• Redeemer Lutheran Church
• Seventh-day Adventist
• St. George's Catholic Church

Special Annual Events & Attractions

Local Attractions:

• The Pioneer Village and Museum
• Doll House Museum and Tea Room
• Local Artist Murals
• Two of Alberta's largest geese, one welcoming visitors at the east entrance, and another on the corner of 2nd Ave W and Palliser Trail.
• CNR Roundhouse - although currently privately owned, has been identified, of all the remaining roundhouse sites in the province, as having the best potential for public use.
• Murals recognizing Nickelback.

Annual Events:

• Canada Day Celebrations (July 1st)
• Fall Fair (August of each year)
• Indoor Pro Rodeo (September of each year)
• Christmas Craft Sale (November of each year)
• Rummage Sale (Bi-annually - Fall and Spring)
• Gun and Antique Show & Old Time Music Jamboree (July of each year)
• Automobile Show and Shine (June of each year)
• Quilt and Craft Show (June of each Year)
• Car Show & Drag Races (June of each year) 
• Christmas Markets (November & December each year)

Accommodations

AB Cottage Rest Awhile	Super 8 Hanna Inn
Canada Grey Hotel	Fox Lake Retreat
That Country Place Bed & Breakfast	Westview Motel

Restaurants

A&W	Cactus Corner Restaurant
Canada Grey Restaurant	Doll House Tea Room
Wind & Willows Restaurant & Lounge	Hanna Pizza & Steak House
Jerry's Burger Baron	Lazy J Cafe
Pizza Hut Express	Subway Sandwich and Salads
Westview Motel & Restaurant	York Restaurant
Willow Creek Bistro & Gifts	The White Stallion

Education

 Hanna is part of the Prairie Land Regional School Division #25 headquartered in Hanna.

Prairie Land Regional School Division
101 Palliser Trail
(403) 854-4481 Web site: http://www.plrd.ab.ca

Schools in Hanna include Hanna Primary School [K-3], and J.C. Charyk School [4-12].

The Primary School is located at 618 1st. Street East. Ph: (403) 854-3694.
Grades 4 - 12 are located within the J.C. Charyk School located at 7th Avenue West. (403) 854-3642.

The Learning Centre
An Education, Career and Volunteer resource centre where FREE public access to computers, video conferencing and the internet is available to the public. Information may also be obtained regarding employment, local or distance education opportunities.
The Learning Centre
410 Centre Street, Provincial Building
Box 1255, Hanna, AB T0J 1P0
Phone: 403-854-2099
Fax: 403-854-4166
E-mail:info@hannalearning.com
Website: http://www.hannalearning.com

Hanna Public Library
The Hanna Library holds a collection of over 25,000 items as well as having access to over a million items through participation in the TRAC (Tri-Regional Area Consortium). The Library offers full service with extended hours, video conferencing and free Public Access computers. For those who are taking courses at any level, the Library is an excellent companion to your course materials.

Hanna Municipal Library

202 1st Street West
Box 878, Hanna, AB T0J 1P0
Phone: 403-854-3865
Fax: 403-854-2772
E-mail:library@hanna.ca
Website: http://www.hanna.ca/library

Daycare/Nursery
The Hanna Family Day Home assists families who need child care while working. 3-2-1 Playtime, Golden Prairie Parent Link activities and Kiddies Korner Playschool are playgroups for preschoolers.

Athabasca University
Don't forget that Athabasca University delivers distance education to students around the world.
http://www.athabascau.ca

There are no separate or private schools in Hanna.

Post Secondary

 Post-secondary education is available at all major centers.

The Hanna Learning Center offers the Community Adult Learning Program which provides a wide variety services:

• Career and Employment Centre assists clients in finding and retaining employment as well as connecting them to learning opportunities.
• Community Learning Innovation Centre allowing access to post-secondary education, videoconferencing, business incubation, wireless internet, meeting spaces, classrooms and computer lab with Apple/Mac and PC platforms.   
• Hanna Literacy and Family Literacy programs provide reading, writing, math, and English as a Second Language (ESL) services to the people of Hanna and surrounding areas.
• The Community Adult Learning Program provides non-credit learning opportunities to adults in our community.  These include workplace safety, computer training, personal development, custom workshops and more.
• Volunteer Hanna assists volunteer groups and organizations with their initiatives or projects including grant proposals.

The Learning Centre also offers:

• videoconference through Supernet
• teleconferencing/distance learning
• industrial health and safety training
• computer training
• customized seminars and staff training
• a fully equipped computer lab for instructional use
• conference room and equipment for training and presentations
• fax and photocopying services
• business, career and education resource library
• post-secondary education on site
• CLIC- Community Learning Innovation Centre

Health Care

 Hanna Health Centre offers services in acute care, continuing care, 24-hour emergency, minor surgical procedures, obstetrics, mental health, and palliative care. For more information, check out the Alberta Health Services website.

Emergency Services

All Emergency Services in Hanna are accessed by calling 911

Fire Protection
Hanna is served by a 24-member volunteer fire department. Administration Ph: 403-854-4433

Police Services
Hanna is served by a 6-member local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
Administration Ph: 403-854-3393
http://www.hanna.ca/rcmp

The Citizens On Patrol (COP) program works hard to keep Hanna a safe community. Administration Ph: 403-854-3393

Ambulance Services
Local ambulance service is provided by the Hanna and District Ambulance Society. STARS Air Ambulance is available.
Administration phone: 403-854-3331

Community Services

 Municipal

• Family and Community Support Services
• Hanna Municipal Library
• Hanna Literacy Program 
• ParentLink
• Hanna Youth Club

Provincial

• Provincial Court
• Fish and Wildlife
• Medical Examiner-Coroner 
• Mental Health Clinic
• Infrastructure & Transportation  

Federal

• Canada Post
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration

Climate

 Alberta has a moderate climate that enjoys four distinct seasons, including warm summers and mild Canadian winters. Precipitation averages 425mm (16.7") of which 150 mm (5.9") falls as snow. From May to September the mean rainfall averages 300mm (11.8") and is sufficient to assure a good crop. July is the month of maximum thunder storm and hail activity. Individual snowfalls rarely exceed 15cm (6") and a snow depth of 30 cm (12") occurs on the average of once in 10 years.

• Summer 17.1C (62.8F)
• Spring 4.2C (39.6F)
• Fall 5.1C (41.2F)
• Winter -16.6C ( 2.1F)

• Rain 32.5cm (12.8 in.)
• Snow 99.7cm (39.3 in.)
• Total 132.3cm (52.1 in.)

• 109 days per year.

•  2,2634 hours of sunshine per year.

Key Contacts

 Municipal

Town of Hanna

202 - 1 Street West
Box 430
Hanna, AB
T0J 1P0
Ph: 403-854-4433
Fx: 403-854-2772
Email:admin@hanna.ca

The Director of Economic Development, Laurie Armstrong, and the Chief Adminstrative Officer, Geraldine Gervais, would be more than happy to help you with your business plans in Hanna. They can be contacted at the above address and phone number, or by clicking on their direct email addresses below.

Director of Economic Development: business@hanna.ca

Chief Administrative Officer: ggervais.cao@hanna.ca

Provincial

Alberta Finance and Enterprise

109 Provinical Building
346-3rd Street S.E.
Medicine Hat, AB
T1A 0G7
Ph: 403-529-3630
Fx: 403-529-3140 

Elvira Smid, Regional Manager
E-mail:elvira.smid@gov.ab.ca

Gloria Filgas, Information Officer 
Email:gloria.filgas@gov.ab.ca

Member of Legislative Assembly Drumheller-Stettler

HAYDEN, Jack(Conservative)
Constituency Address
Box 1386 119 2nd Ave West
Hanna, Alberta
T0J 1P0
Telephone: (403) 854-4333
Fax: (403) 854-2812 
E-Mail:drumheller.stettler@assembly.ab.ca

 Federal

Member of Parliament-Crowfoot, Alberta
SORENSON, Kevin (Conservative)

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