Clyde

Welcome

Area Overview

The Village of Clyde was incorporated as a municipality in 1914.  Our early history was linked with the fur trade due to its proximity to the famous Athabasca Landing Trail, an historic land trail extending between Edmonton and Athabasca.  With the arrival of homesteaders, a new road, and the railway, there was considerable optimism about the community's growth potential.  Nearly 1700 urban lots were subdivided between 1911 and 1912.

A new subdivision was added and the lots went up for sale beginning in 1965.   These were quickly developed into houses, and another housing start began in the late 1990's east of the last divsion.

Today, Clyde is a growing community with new houses being built all over town, as well as new multi family residences in the form of duplexes and fourplexes.  There is a large subdivision coming in on the west side of the village that promises affordable housing for young families.  There are new businesses starting up, and well established businesses still running, such as Clyde Auctioneering which held its first sale on December 20, 1972 and has continued to be a popular staple of Clyde life ever since.

Climate

The Clyde district has a continental climate characterized by short, warm summers and long, cold winters. The average temperature in July is 17^oC while in January it is -16^oC.  Summer temperatures are occasionally as high as 35^oC and winter temperatures can reach as low as -45^oC.  However, because it is dry here, both the hot summer temperatures and cold winter temperatures are not unbearable like they are in moister climates.

Community Lifestyle

Clyde is a quiet community with great community spirit.  We have numerous community associations, such as the Clyde and District Agricultural Society and the Clyde Parks and Play Committee.  We have a lovely seniors drop in center that puts on a fabulous supper for the community every month; and an upgraded community hall where social events are held often.  We also have a large sports complex which includes three landscaped ball diamonds, a concession, and a small playground.  There is also a curling complex located at the other end of the sports grounds, which has space for banquets, conferences, etc.  We also have three active churches in our community - the United Church, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and the Clyde Christian Bible Church.  There is surely something to please everyone.

Education

Clyde has a brand new K - 9 school which opened in September 2007.  It is a bright, open school with the ability to grow as our community grows.  The staff is excellent, and cooperation between parents, students, and teachers is paramount.

Clyde students can continue their secondary education in Westlock at the regional high school, R.F. Staples Secondary School, or at the Catholic school, St. Mary's School. 

Health Care

Clyde has access to a full size hospital including emergency services, laboratory and X ray facilities, and long term care. There are also two medical clinics, numerous seniors lodging, dental and denturist clinics, and chiropractor services located in Westlock.

Key Contacts for Business Development

Village of Clyde

4812 - 50 Street

PO Box 190
Clyde AB
T0G 0P0

telephone 780-348-5356

fax 780-348-5699

CAO - Darlene Gross

cao@villageofclyde.ca

Mayor - Doug Nyal

mayor@villageofclyde.ca

Public Works Foreman - Dwayne Keller

dwaynek@vilageofclyde.ca

Municipal Secretary - Melanie Beastall

admin@villageofclyde.ca

Councillors
Stan Graves Stu Lorencz Lon Tollenaar Perry Lumayko Doug Nyal

Provincial:

Honourable Ken Kowalski
Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock Constituency
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
#325 Legislature Building
10800 - 97 Avenue
Edmonton AB
T5K 2B6
Tel: 780-427-2464
Fax: 780-422-9553

Constituency Office:
Box 4576
5110 - 50 Avenue
Barrhead AB
T7N 1A4
Tel: 780-674-3225
Fax: 780-674-6183

Federal:

Brian Storseth
Member of Parliament (MP)
Yellowhead Constituency

Incorporation History

Status:	Village	Effective Date:	Jan 28, 1914
Authority:	Ministerial Order	Authority Date:	Jan 28, 1914
Gazette:	May 30, 1914, p. 450
Comments:	Erected as the Village of Clyde.

Location

Village of Clyde

40 minutes north of Edmonton just off of highway #2 on highway #18

Location Description
Twp	Rge	Mer		Longitude	Latitude
59	25	W4		113°39'	54°9'

Rural Neighbour :

Westlock County

Taxation

	Residential/Farmland	Non-Residential
2008
Municipal Tax Rate	9.50000	18.0000
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate	1.87150	5.43000

Transportation

Clyde has a Greyhound bus depot located at the Clyde Corner Service Station. We have access to senior and handicapped transportation services, as well as taxicab services through Westlock. Clyde is only a 1 hour, 15 minute drive from the Edmonton International Airport.

Utilities

The Villlage of Clyde currently provides water, sewer, garbage pickup, and a blue bag recycling program for its residents.  Natural gas is provided by Direct Energy and ATCO Gas.  Electricity is provided by EPCOR and Fortis.  We have both cable and satellite television providers, as well as dial up and broadband internet providers.

Population

Total Population 1991-2001

Clyde Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Clyde Highest Level of Schooling 2001

Labour Force

Clyde Labour Force By Industry - 2001

Income

Building Permits

Total Housing Starts

Value of Building Permits

Dwellings