Welcome

Carbon: The Village in the Valley

Nestled in the Kneehill Creek Valley, this small community has much to offer its residents and visitors. Recreational facilities, unique shopping opportunities, and friendly people - it's all here.

Campgrounds, Art Gallery, Etc.

For information about our municipal campgrounds, recreation facilities, community events, and tourist attractions, please visit the "Community Lifestyle" page.

Village Council Information

• Land Use By-Law
• Land Use By-Law Map
• Development Permit Application Form

Affiliations

The Village of Carbon is a proud member of:

• Community Futures Wild Rose
• Canadian Badlands Tourism
• Palliser Regional Municipal Services
• Kneehill Regional Family & Community Support Services
• Drumheller & District Solid Waste Management
• Boomtown Trail

Area Overview

The Village of Carbon
Carbon is a clean picturesque village with paved, quiet streets lined with trees. An abundance of services are available either in the municipality or within a half hour's drive to nearby Three Hills or Drumheller make the village an excellent choice for retirement, starting a business or raising a family.

Several gas plants are located in the area and the local economy remains stable with the assistance of several large employers and elevators. Developed recreational facilities also lend to the landscape of Carbon.

History
Ranch settlement in the Carbon district began in the late 1800's. At the time, coal mines were already operating in the region, and they continued to operate until the late 1950's.

The Carbon district has a very colorful and interesting history. Ranching, farming and coal mining were the major activities of the early non-native inhabitants. The name Carbon was suggested by L.D. Elliot, an area rancher, and was adopted for the new post office opened on October 1, 1904. The Village was incorporated in 1912.

Quick Facts
Distance to closest major centres
Calgary Drumheller Three Hills Acme Rockyford	100km west 40km east 36km north 28km west 36km south
Population
Total	530
Community Assets
Education	Kindergarten to grade 12
Recreation	Curling Rink, Community Centre, Public Library, Senior's Drop-In Centre, Playgrounds, Ball Diamonds, Campgrounds, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Skating Rink, Wellness Centre
Lodging	1 hotel (10 rooms), Carbon Municipal Campgrounds
Restaurants	3 restaurants
Internet Access	Telus Dial Up Wildrose High Speed Internet
Transportation	HWY #21 and HWY #9 are located within 13KM of the village. Greyhound bus service.
Economic Pillars
Agriculture, Oil and Gas
Future Opportunities
Residential lots available on the "island" with several backing onto Kneehills Creek. Lots starting at $15, 299. Zoned single family dwellings (no single wides). Also carry a two-year building commitment. A new residential development is being planned for the east side of the village.

 

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

Current Temperature

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE

January
Maximum temperature = -6.3 Celcius
Minimum temperature = -16.7 Celcius

July
Maximum temperature = 23.5 Celcius
Minimum temperature = 9.9 Celcius

Annual percipitation = 431.9 mm

Source: Environment Canada

Community Services

Village of Carbon

Contact the Village Office for information, including bylaw enforcement, the cemetary, development, subdivison, building regulation, village maintenance, public works and general inquiries.

Box 249
Carbon, Alberta
T0M 0L0

Tel: 403-572-3244
Fax: 403-572-3778
Email:admincarbon@wildroseinternet.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

Other Community Services

Hospital
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (403) 823-6500 (Drumheller)
Non-Emergency: (403) 443-2444 (Three Hills)

Ambulance
Kneehill Ambulance Services - Emergency: 911

Fire
Emergency: 911
Carbon Volunteer Fire Department

Police
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency Dispatch 24 Hrs: (403) 823-2630
Big Country Victim Services: (403) 823-4233

Poison Centre
Call: 1-800-332-1414

Carbon School
Principal: Dave Stewart
Grades: ECS to Grade 12
Phone: (403) 572-3401
Web site: www.carbonschool.com

Carbon Playschool Association
Parent supervisors, as well as one teacher. Playschool encourages children to get along with others and provide learning experiences.

Carbon Municipal Library
Margaret Deem
Phone: (403) 572-3440

Carbon Baptist Church
Phone: (403) 572-3515

Carbon United Church
Phone: (403) 572-3502

Canada Post Corporation
Phone: (403) 572-3640

Animal Control Officer
Contact the Village Office at: (403) 572-3244

Carbon Wellness Centre
Offers chiropractic, foot care, well baby clinic, and massage therapy.

Community Lifestyle

RECREATION

Local recreation facilities include two serviced campgrounds, parks, playgrounds, swimming pool, outdoor skating rink, two baseball diamonds, curling rink, and rodeo grounds. There are also nature/walking trails, and a sand volleyball court.

• Carbon Municipal Campgrounds
  Open May through September 30. Carbon Main Campground has 19 power, water, and sewer sites, and 3 power/water sites. Carbon East has 17 power/water sites. A shower house and sewage disposal is located at both the Main and East Campground, and all users may use these services. Reservations recommended at (403) 572-3244.
  
  Rates for 2008 season: P/W/S - $23 per night. P/W $20 per night. Tenting $12. GST included.
  
  Main Campground Map. East Campground Map.
  
  
• Ball Diamonds
  Phone (403) 572-3244 for bookings.
• Carbon Community Centre
  Open year round for weddings, parties or other special events. Phone (403) 572-3244 for bookings.
• Carbon Curling Rink
  Open October to March. Facility also available year-round to rent for private functions. Phone (403) 572-3533 or (403) 572-3244.
• Carbon Outdoor Skating Rink
  Open November through February/March, weather permitting. Phone (403) 572-3244 for scheduling.
• Carbon Outdoor Swimming Pool
  Open May long weekend to Labour Day. Phone (403) 572-0006 for scheduling and lesson information.
• Carbon Municipal Library
  Open Tuesday - 6pm to 9pm, Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm, Thursday - 11am to 4:30pm and Saturday - 11am to 2pm. Located on the back side of the Community Centre.
• New Horizons Drop-In Centre
  Facility open year round to adults.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

For a list of unique cultural and tourist attractions, visit the following sites:

• Prickly Pear Gallery
  Located at the Farmers Exchange Building. Open April -September. The gallery is a mix of artworks and history, and gives visitors a glimpse of Carbon culture. For more information call (403)572-2331.
• Boomtown Trail Tourist Booth
  Located at the Carbon Caboose. Open May to September.
• Canadian Badlands
  Carbon is part of theTravel Alberta tourism region known as the Canadian Badlands. For information about the Badlands' Roots in Pre-History, Human Heritage, Parks, Green Spaces, & Fun visit site.
  For information about Things to See and Do, Places to Stay, Services, Communities (including Carbon), Where are We, Road Conditions, and Weather, click here.
• Carbon Municipal Campgrounds
  See above. Click here to see the Carbon listings on Explore Alberta.
• Royal Tyrrell Museum
  Begin your journey through geological time. With every step, you'll experience the evolution of life. From sea dwellers to the Tyrrell's BIG attraction, the dinosaurs; to the rise of those furry little mammals and many of Earth's inhabitants in between. It's all here. Dozens of skeletons and hundreds of fossils that tell the story of ancient Alberta.
  Open Victoria Day Weekend to labour Day Weekend 9am to 9pm daily.
  Open remainder of year 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday.Call 1-888-440-4240.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Carbon Agricultural Society	Curling Club	Carbon Community Centre	Carbon New Horizons Club
Carbon Recreation Board	Carbon Wellness Centre	Carbon Volunteer Fire Department	Carbon Minor Soccer
Carbon Heritage Quilters	Carbon Public Library	4-H Club - Horse and Beef
Lions Club	Royal Canadian Legion	Carbon and Area Restoration Society

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Carbon Baptist Church


Carbon United Church

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENTS

• Carbon Community Garage Sale Held the second Saturday in June, in conjunction with Carbon Lions Sports Day. Register your yard sale at no cost by calling the Village Office at (403) 572-3244. Kick-off the morning with breakfast at the Community Centre.
• Carbon High School Graduation
  Held Saturday evening of the Victoria Day Weekend each year. Carbon School web site.
• Carbon Lions Sports Day
  Held the second weekend of June. Activities include a community breakfast, garage sales, parade, driving range contest, slow pitch and soccer tournament, supper, and a dance.
  
  Horse judging at Sports Day - Carbon, Alberta 1923.
  
• Carbon Lions Octoberfest
  This event is held on the third Saturday of October each year.
• Carbon Community Centre's Beef Supper
  This event is held in April each year. Join us for fashions and entertainment.
• Carbon Lions New Year's Eve Dance
  Held at the Community Centre.
• Carbon Ladies Night Out
  This event sponsored by Carbon School is held the last Saturday in November each year. Join us for fashions and entertainment.

ACCOMMODATIONS

• Carbon Valley Hotel
• Carbon Main & East Campground

RESTAURANTS

• Good N' Plenty
• Royal City
• Louie's Take-out

PEACE OF MIND

Carbon is part of the Wild Rose Region. Many residents and business owners choose to locate in the Region because of the safety and security of small town living. As indicated by the table at right, crime statistics are substantially lower in the region than typical of a larger metropolitan center like the City of Calgary.

AFFORDABLE COUNTRY LIFESTYLE

Carbon offers residents rural community values and an affordable country lifestyle close to the amenities within the region and the neighboring metropolitan centers. Despite favorable economic growth, it’s still very affordable to buy a home and live in the Wild Rose Region.

The region offers the most affordable local utilities, based on comparison with Calgary and area utilities. In the Wild Rose Region, local utilities (water, sewer and garbage) are approximately 26% lower than the average of communities in and around Calgary (Benchmarks Nichols Applied Management, 2000).

Economic Base

The Village of Carbon, with a population of 530, serves an agricultural and ranching community. The Drumheller Institution, ATCO Gas, Bertram Drilling Ltd., and Highway 21 Feeders Ltd. are major employers.

 

Equipped with all the necessities, Carbon is proud to offer a grocery store, three restaurants, two banks, three churches, a hotel, a hair salon, an insurance agency, a convenience store, a laundromat, and much, much, much more.

Agriculture

An abundance of productive farmland, clean air and water make Carbon an attractive place to live and operate a business. The economic base in the Wild Rose area consists of agriculture (wheat, barley, oats, potatoes, canola, rye, flax, hay, beef and dairy cattle, poultry and hogs), agribusiness (feed and fertilizer production), greenhouses, oil and gas, and construction.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Business Name	Phone (all area code 403)	Email
Allfast Auto Body Ltd.	572-3510
Badlands Plastering & Stucco	572-2360
Bartholow Wood Carbin	572-3452	weedman@wildroseinternet.ca
Bertram Drilling Corp.	572-3591
Carbon Bottle Depot	572-3000
Carbon Grocery	572-3620
Carbon Plumbing & Heating	572-3291
Carbon Valley Hotel & Tavern	572-3436
Carbon Wellness Centre	572-3930	dja91@telus.net
Charlie Pears Floor Installation	820-2056
Coal Valley Framing & Art	572-3220
Dew Drop In   Duck Bum Wood Carving	572-3066 572-3450	Gas station, Confectionary, Tires, Auto Repairs duckwc@telus.net
Finders-Keepers Gift Shop	572-3113	finders--keepers@hielo.com
Frank's Painting & Cleaning	572-3093
Good 'n Plenty	572-3267
J's Laundromat	572-3294
Louie's Takeout	572-3996
Lumex King Electrical	820-0111	dyckwc@telus.net
Mountain View Credit Union	572-3594
Off the Ends Hair Cellar	572-2349
Pears Cleaning	572-3423
Pears Woodworking	572-3423
Royal City Restaurant	572-3388
Silver Scissors	572-3058
T. Reed Agencies Ltd.	572-3434	treedcarbon@wildroseinternet.ca
Tan 'n' Toes	572-3810
WRC Contracting	820-1119	kbramley@hotmail.com

Economic Facts

OCCUPANCY/SUPPLY

Residential lots available on the "island" with several backing onto Kneehills Creek. Lots starting at $15, 299. Zoned single family dwellings (no single wides). Also carry a two-year building commitment.

A new residential development is being planned for the east side of the village.

For information on lots please contact Village Office. Telephone: (403) 572-3244

WORKERS COMPENSATION

Average cost per $100 payroll in Manufacturing: $3-$4
Average cost per $100 payroll in Office Work: $.40
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 Carbon 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

Carbon is part of the Golden Hills School Division #75 headquartered in Strathmore
(Tel: 403-934-5121).

Carbon School
... provides education for Grades K to 12. Elementary and junior high school special education programs are available.

Daycare/Nursery

Local daycare/nursery facilities are available.

Emergency Services

FIRE PROTECTION

Carbon is served by a local volunteer fire department (Tel: 911).

POLICE SERVICES

Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency Dispatch 24 Hrs: (403) 823-2630
Big Country Victim Services: (403) 823-4233
Carbon is served by the Drumheller detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] (Tel: 911).

AMBULANCE SERVICES

Local ambulance service is available (Tel: 911).
Kneehill Ambulance Society

HOSPITAL

Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (403) 823-6500 (Drumheller)
Non-Emergency: (403) 443-2444 (Three Hills)

POISON CENTER

Call: 1-800-332-1414

Health Care

Carbon belongs to the David Thompson Regional Health Authority.

Hospital and medical services are available in Three Hills and Drumheller, where there are hospitals, several doctors, a health unit, dental clinic, optometrist and chiropractor as well as counselling services.

The Village's ambulance service from Three Hills and Linden, coupled with the STARS air ambulance, is ready for any emergency.

Carbon Wellness Centre Offers:

• Chiropractic
• Foot Care
• Well Baby Clinic
• Massage Therapy

Key Contacts for Business Development

Village of Carbon

Box 249
Carbon, Alberta
T0M 0L0

Telephone: 403-572-3244
Facsimile: 403-572-3778
Email: admincarbon@wildroseinternet.ca

Mayor: Shirley D. Buyer
Cheif Administrative Officer : Debra Grosfield
Deputy Mayor: Shaun Henry
Councillors: Dan Pedersen, Valorie Reed, Grant Webster

Assistant Administrator: Mary Crowe
Public Works Foreman: Jim Pears

Assistant Public Works: Shayla Barrett

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

Alberta Economic Development
2rd Floor, Provincial Building
4920 - 51 Street
Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 6K8
Tel: 403-340-5300
Fax: 403-340-5231
Andre Tremblay, Regional Manager
Email: andre.tremblay@gov.ab.ca
Dawna Allard, Regional Development Officer
Email:dawna.allard@gov.ab.ca
Lisa Houle, Regional Project Officer
Email:lisa.houle@gov.ab.ca

Jack Hayden
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Drumheller-Stettler Constituency
#610 Legislature Annex
9718 107 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1E4
Tel: 780-427-1148
Fax: 780-415-0951

FEDERAL

Kevin Sorenson Member of Parliament [MP]
Crowfoot Constituency
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6
Tel: 613-947-4608
Fax:613-947-4611

Constituency Office:
Box 308
Killam, Alberta, T0B 2L0
Tel: 780-385-7080
Fax: 780-385-7083

Location

Located in the Big Country Tourist Zone, 41 km west of Drumheller and 120 km northeast of Calgary.

Connecting highways include Highway 21, leading north to Trochu and south to the Trans Canada Highway No. 1, and Secondary Highway 575, leading west to Acme and east to Drumheller. Secondary Road 836 runs through Carbon, leading to Highway 9 east to Drumheller, and southwest to Highway 1.

LONGITUDE & LATITUDE

Latitude: 51 degrees 18'N
Longitude: 112 degrees 57'W


Map of Alberta.

Map of Carbon's Location.

PROXIMITY TO OTHER LOCATIONS

Driving Distance from Carbon	km	miles	Time Required
Calgary (city centre)	117	73	1 hour, 23 minutes
Calgary International Airport	94	58	1 hour, 12 minutes
Edmonton, Alberta	301	187	3 hours, 20 minutes
Vancouver, British Columbia	1084	674	12 hours, 34 minutes
Toronto, Ontario	3401	2113	35 hours, 12 minutes
United States Border (Coutts, Alberta crossing)	371	231	4 hours, 17 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

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Adult continuing education and upgrading programs are available from the Big Country Educational Consortium in Drumheller. Carbon residents also have access to post-secondary education facilities in the nearby cities of Olds, Red Deer and Calgary.

For information on Educational Opportunities in close proximity to Carbon visit the corresponding websites:

• University of Calgary
  Tel: 403-220-5110
  www.ucalgary.ca
• Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
  Tel: 403-284-7248
  www.sait.ab.ca
• Mount Royal
  Tel: 403-240-6111
  www.mountroyal.ab.ca
• Alberta College of Art and Design
  Tel: 403-284-7600
  www.acad.ab.ca
• Devry Canada
  Tel: 403-235-3450 www.devry.ca
• Olds Agricultural College
  Tel: 1-800-661-6537 or 403- 556-8281
  www.oldscollege.ab.ca/
• Red Deer Junior College
  Tel: 403- 342-3300
  www.rdc.ab.ca/

Distant Leaning

• Athabasca University
  Tel: 403-263-6465
  www.athabascau.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

 

	Residential/Farmland	Non-Residential
2005
Municipal Tax Rate	15.800	20.6000
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate	4.4100	6.9000
Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate	.0130	.0130

 

Mill Rate	1999	2004
Residential	-----	20.773
Commercial	-----	28.193

Transportation

AIR SERVICES

The nearest airport is at Three Hills, 25 km north of Carbon and Beiseker, 20 km west of Carbon.

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

• 94 km drive from Carbon.
• For a listing of non-stop passenger destinations visit Passenger Non-stop Destinations.

HIGHWAYS

Located in the Big Country Tourist Zone, 41 km west of Drumheller and 120 km northeast of Calgary.

Connecting highways include Highway 21, leading north to Trochu and south to the Trans Canada Highway No. 1, and Secondary Highway 575, leading west to Acme and east to Drumheller. Secondary Road 836 runs through Carbon, leading to Highway 9 east to Drumheller, and southwest to Highway 1.

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 www.alberta-canada.com/altaport/.

BUS SERVICE

Regularly scheduled bus service is provided to Carbon by Greyhound Canada 1-800-661-8747.

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 Carbon contact:Canada Post,Purolator,UPS & FedEx.

Utilities

ELECTRICITY and 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

Electrical Power:

FortisAlberta 

Natural Gas:

Direct Energy Services

COMMUNICATIONS

Cable Television:
Persona

Telephone:
Telus Communications

Internet Service:
Wildrose Internet Services

Internet Service:
eFirehose

LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWSPAPERS:

• The Three Hills Capital
• The Drumheller Mail
• The Calgary Herald
• The Calgary Sun

WATER SUPPLY

The Kneehill Regional Water Line competed in September 2005, originates in Drumheller and servicing the communities of Carbon, Acme, Beiseker, Irricana and Linden. 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

Sewage treatment is provided by a lagoon consisting of 2 short and 3 long detention ponds.

Industrial, commercial and residential garbage is collected weekly.

For information on Alberta regulations for water and waste water please visit Alberta Environment

Population

Total Population
Population 2006*	530
Population 2005*	530
Population 2004*	530
Population 2003*	530
Population 2002*	530
Population 2001**	530
Population 1996**	450
Population 1991**	416
Population % change 1991-1996	7.56%
Population % change 1996-2001	15.09%
Population % change 2001-2006	0.00%
* 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	15	15	30	20	15	35
Age 5 - 14	30	35	65	35	50	85
Age 15 - 19	25	15	40	20	20	40
Age 20 - 24	10	20	30	10	10	20
Age 25 - 34	30	20	50	40	30	70
Age 35 - 44	40	40	80	45	40	85
Age 45 - 54	20	25	45	35	40	75
Age 55 - 64	10	15	25	25	25	50
Age 65 - 74	25	30	55	15	20	35
Age 75 and older	15	15	30	15	15	30
Total All Persons	220	230	450	270	260	530
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Carbon Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older	2001	%
People without high school certificates	135	35.53%
People with high school certificates	80	21.05%
People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma	90	23.68%
People with post-secondary education (not completed)	50	13.16%
People with university diploma/certificate	0	0.00%
People with university degree	25	6.58%
Total Population 20 years and older	380	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Carbon Highest Level of Schooling 2001

Population with Post Secondary Qualifications	1996	%	2001	%
Agriculture and biological sciences	10	8.00%	10	8.70%
Commerce, management and business administration	30	24.00%	30	26.09%
Educational, recreational and counseling services	10	8.00%	10	8.70%
Engineering and applied science tech. and trades	60	48.00%	55	47.83%
Engineering and applied sciences	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Fine and applied arts	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Health professionals, science and technologies	0	0.00%	15	13.04%
Humanities and related fields	10	8.00%	0	0.00%
Mathematics and physical sciences	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Social sciences and related fields	10	8.00%	0	0.00%
Other and/or no specialization	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Total people with post secondary qualifications	125	100.00%	115	100.00%
Females with post-secondary qualifications	50	40.00%	50	43.48%
Males with post-secondary qualifications	75	60.00%	65	56.52%
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	230	250
Not in the labour force, both sexes	140	150
Total population 15 and over	375	400
Employed, both sexes	225	230
Unemployed, both sexes	0	15
Participation rate, both sexes	61.00%	63.00%
Unemployment rate, both sexes	0.00%	6.00%
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	35	15.22%	35	14.00%
Mining	10	4.35%	15	6.00%
Manufacturing	20	8.70%	0	0.00%
Construction	15	6.52%	45	18.00%
Transportation. & Utilities	20	8.70%	50	20.00%
Retail and Wholesale	20	8.70%	30	12.00%
Finance	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Business & Community Services	85	36.96%	40	16.00%
Public Administration	10	4.35%	15	6.00%
Total All Industries	230	100.00%	250	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Carbon Labour Force By Industry - 2001

 

Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups	1996	%	2001	%
Management occupations	15	6.38%	10	4.00%
Business, Finances and administrative occupations	30	12.77%	35	14.00%
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations	0	0.00%	10	4.00%
Health occupations	10	4.26%	10	4.00%
Occupations in social science; education; government and religion	10	4.26%	15	6.00%
Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport	10	4.26%	0	0.00%
Sales and service occupations	60	25.53%	65	26.00%
Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations	35	14.89%	75	30.00%
Occupations unique to primary industry	55	23.40%	25	10.00%
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities	10	4.26%	20	8.00%
Occupations not elsewhere classified	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Total - All Occupations (major groups)	235	100.00%	250	100.00%
Females - All Occupations	105	44.68%	95	38.00%
Males - All Occupations	130	55.32%	155	62.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Income

Family Income (Number of Families)	1996	%	2001	%
less than $19,999	0	0.00%	10	8.33%
$20,000 - $39,999	35	29.17%	75	62.50%
$40,000 - $59,999	50	41.67%	20	16.67%
$60,000 and over	35	29.17%	0	0.00%
Total number of families	120	100.00%	105	87.50%
Average family income	$52,519		$43,055
Median family income	$48,313		$33,211
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Household Income (Number of Households)	1996	%	2001	%
less than $19,999	40	22.22%	45	21.43%
$20,000 - $39,999	65	36.11%	105	50.00%
$40,000 - $59,999	50	27.78%	10	4.76%
$60,000 and over	0	0.00%	40	19.05%
Total number of households	180	100.00%	210	100.00%
Average household income	$42,976		$41,473
Median household income	$32,995		$31,004
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	$1,520,845	38.66%	$2,166,257	35.23%
Clothing	$246,405	6.26%	$370,748	6.03%
Education and Reading materials	$63,970	1.63%	$119,142	1.94%
Health and Personal care	$254,395	6.47%	$409,994	6.67%
Hshld. operations and furnishings	$424,695	10.80%	$761,524	12.38%
Recreation	$267,190	6.79%	$501,724	8.16%
Transportation	$818,310	20.80%	$1,212,453	19.72%
Miscellaneous	$335,760	8.53%	$607,635	9.88%
Total Current Consumption	$3,934,005	100.00%	$6,149,477	100.00%
Total # of Households	170		181
Average Consumption per Household	$23,141		$33,975
Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding).

Carbon Family Expenditures (1996)

Dwellings

Occupied Private Dwellings by Type	1996	% of total	2001	% of total
Apartments	20	11.11%	10	4.76%
Detached Duplexes	0	0.00%	5	2.38%
Movable Dwellings	0	0.00%	25	11.90%
Other single attached house	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Row and semi-detached house	10	5.56%	15	7.14%
Single-detached house	155	86.11%	160	76.19%
Total number of occupied private dwellings	180	100.00%	210	100.00%
Private dwellings, owned	140	77.78%	165	78.57%
Private Dwellings, rented	40	22.22%	40	19.05%
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	50	23.26%
Period of construction, 1946 - 1960	45	20.93%
Period of construction, 1961 - 1970	25	11.63%
Period of construction, 1971 - 1980	40	18.60%
Period of construction, 1981 - 1990	25	11.63%
Period of construction, 1991 - 2001	30	13.95%
Total number of private dwellings constructed	215	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)