Delburne
http://www.delburne.ca
Welcome
Welcome to our community. We hope the information contained within this profile is useful. If additional information is required, please contact our representative from the "Key Contacts" section.
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Area Overview
Located just east of Red Deer, Delburne began with the survey of the railroad in 1910. The townsite was put on sale in October of that year, attracting an influx of people eager to start a new community. It was incorporated as a village on January 13, 1913.
Today, Delburne is a thriving village with a strong community spirit. It retains the benefits of small town living, with easy access to the amenities of the larger urban centre of Red Deer. The Village has maintained a steady, manageable growth over the past few years.
Location
The Village of Delburne is located in the County of Red Deer No. 23, centrally located between the City of Red Deer, and Towns of Stettler and Three Hills.(40 km east of the City of Red Deer, 188 km northeast of Calgary and 195 km southeast of Edmonton.)
Economic Base
Agriculture and the petroleum industry have provided a stable economy for the Delburne area. Recently, the Village has experience positive growth in the manufacturing industries as well.Natural resources in the region include fertile soils for agriculture, natural gas, coal and oil.Products made locally include all grains, vegetables, livestock, milk, poultry, hay, honey, hogs, coal, oil, natural gas, petrochemicals and sound suppression systems.
Economic Facts
Major Businesses Products/Services
- Delburne Custom Feeds Ltd. - Grain, Fertilizer, Feed Services
- Delburne Foundry Ltd./Axis Machinery - Metal Castings
- Del-wood Products - Custom Windows
- Metal Works Manufacturing - Sound Suppression Systems, Sandblasting & Powder Coating
- Sunset Printing Ltd. - Custom printing, business forms, brochures, booklets
- Parkland Agri Services - Fertilizers
Financial Institutions
- Community Savings
- Alberta Treasury Branch (Agency)
Utilities
Electrical Power
Atco Electric
128 - 1 Avenue South
Three Hills, Alberta
T0M 2A0
Tel: 403-443-5080
Natural Gas
Atco Gas
30 - 1 Avenue North
Trochu, Alberta
T0M 2C0
Tel: 403-442-3988
Telephone
Telus Communications
4831 - 57 Street
Red Deer, Alberta
T4N 2A6
Tel: 403-343-3611
Water Supply
The source of water is three wells. The reservoir capacity, measured in treated substance, is 476 cubic metres.
Waste Management
Sewage treatment is provided by lagoons consisting of 4 long and 4 short detention ponds.
Industrial and residential garbage is collected weekly, and commercial garbage is collected twice weekly.
Persona Communications provides Cable TV Services
Taxation
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| Municipal Tax Rate |
10.1300 |
17.0210 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
4.4963 |
7.6821 |
Mill Rates [2003]
- Residential - Public 15.5453
- Residential - Separate N/A
- Non-Residential - Public 23.9272
- Non-Residential - Separate N/A
Transportation
Air Services
The nearest airport is at Red Deer, which has a 1,685 metre runway and all-weather facilities. The nearest commercial and air freight services are at Calgary International Airport.
Rail Services
Delburne is served by a Canadian National Railway secondary main line. Spur trackage is available.
Highways
Connecting highways include Highway 21, leading south to Calgary and north to Edmonton, connecting to Highway 56 to Stettler, and Secondary Highway 595, leading west to Red Deer.
Trucking Firms
- Gehring Transport
- 2-12 Express
- Trentham Transport
Bus Services
Inter-community bus service is regularly scheduled.
Couriers and Taxis
Loomis and Purolator Couriers
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Local recreation facilities include the Delburne Agriplex [artificial ice arena], Curling Club, Senior Drop-In Centre, Library, Skateboard Park and BMX Track, Community Hall, baseball diamonds and recreation area, and playgrounds.
Community Organizations
Local community organizations include the Delburne Elks and O.O.R.P., Royal Canadian Legion and Ladies Auxiliary, Order of Eastern Star, Agricultural Society, Seniors Drop-In Centre Society, Women's Institute, 4-H Beef Club, Community Hall Society, School Council, Friendship Group, Minor Hockey Assn, Light Horse Assn, 4-H Rainbow Riders, Minor and Ladies Baseball, Curling Club, Chamber of Commerce, Figure Skating and Precision Skating Clubs, Anthony Henday Historical Society (Museum), Carpet Bowling Club, Catholic Women's League, Ceramics/Pottery Club, Citizens Watch Program, Dip and Dab Art Society, Harness Club, Wood Lake Community Assn, Great Bend Community Assn, Cumberland Community Assn, Junior Forest Wardens, and the Cumberland Playful Theatre.
Religious Services
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Delburne Gospel Church
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St. Michael's Catholic Church
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St. Columba's Anglican Church
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Delburne United Church
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Full Gospel Church
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Great Bend Church of Christ
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Bellgrove Community Church
Special Annual Events/Attractions
Local attractions include the Anthony Henday Museum.
Annual Events:
Hospitality
Accommodation
Restaurants
Education
Delburne's Centralized School (K - 12) is part of the Chinook's Edge School Division #73, headquartered in Innisfail [Tel: 403-227-7070].
Daycare/Nursery
Playschool and kindergarten services are available locally.
Public
Delburne Centralized School provides education for Grades 1 to 12. Elementary and junior high school special education is available.
Separate
N/A
Private
N/A
Post Secondary
Delburne residents are within commuting distance from Red Deer College and Olds Agricultural College.
Health Care
Delburne residents have access to the Red Deer Regional Hospital.Other medical services include the Red Deer Health Unit, Elnora Health Care Clinic, Lifeline and Meals on Wheels.
Emergency Services
Fire Protection
Delburne is served by a local volunteer fire department [Tel: 403-749-3881]. Trained volunteers provide fire fighting/protection services as well as first response to medical emergencies. Most members have EMS training, and some are professional medical personnel including RN's and LPN's.
Police Services
Delburne is served by the Three Hills detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] [Tel: 403-443-5538].
Ambulance Services
Ambulance service is available from Red Deer [Tel: 403-347-3373]. Support is provided by Fire Department Members.
Community Services
Municipal
Village of Delburne
Box 341
Delburne, Alberta
T0M 0V0
Tel: 403-749-3606
Fax: 403-749-2800
Administration
Public Works
Fire Department
Provincial
N/A
Federal
Canada Post
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Delburne, Alberta, Canada