Warburg
http://www.villageofwarburg.ab.ca
Welcome
What better way to describe the Village of Warburg than as a progressive community with a strong desire to grow with the times yet still retain its small town atmosphere.
Warburg was originally named Varburg after the Swedish birthplace of a long-time resident Albin Benson, now deceased. The name was later changed to accommodate English pronunciation. Today, residents maintain communication with the German community of Warburg on the Rhine River and it is hoped the link will develop into an exchange program in the future.
Warburg welcomes you with open arms and looks forward to having your ideas and participation in making it an even better place to live.
Mayor and Council
Village of Warburg
Area Overview
In 1909, the Lacombe and Northwestern Railway was built by workers from Lacombe, Rimbey and Bentley as a means for getting local farm products to the markets.In 1916 the company went bankrupt and the line was taken over by the government and extended to Warburg in 1928.Since then, Warburg's population has grown slowly but steadily to 560 [as of 2001], with a trading area population of over 8,000.
Location
The Village of Warburg is located inLeduc County.It is 83 km southwest of Edmonton, 49 km west of Leduc, 95 km west of Wetaskiwin and 52 km east of Drayton Valley.
Economic Base
The major industrial base of Warburg is farming, oil and dairying.
Economic Facts
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Major Businesses Products/Services
N/A N/A
Financial Institutions
Alberta Treasury Branch [agent]
Utilities
Fortis
Tel: 310-9473
Natural Gas
Atco Gas
Tel: 310-5678
Telephone
Telus Communications
310-2255
Water Supply
Warburg receives water from 2 water wells. Water is filtered by nanofiltration and treated. The pumping capacity is 60 gallons per minute.
Waste Management
Sewage treatment is provided by a lagoon system. Garbage is picked up weekly.
Taxation
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| Municipal Tax Rate |
20.4300 |
22.4300 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
4.5000 |
6.5000 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate |
.0700 |
.0700 |
Mill Rates [2007]
Residential - Public 21.5
Residential - Separate N/A
Non-Residential - Public 26.5
Non-Residential - Separate N/A
Transportation
Air Services
The nearest commercial and air freight services are at Edmonton.
Highways
Connecting highways are Highway 39 east of Leduc, Highway 2 north to Edmonton, Highway 39 west to Drayton Valley, Secondary Highway 770 south to Highway 13, both going to Wetaskiwin, and Highway 770 north which connects to Highway 16 east and west.
Trucking Firms
Wolf Country Transport (2003)
Bus Services
Daily inter-community bus service is available.
Couriers and Taxis
Country Cabs Taxi Service
Loomis and Purolator Couriers.
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Local recreation facilities include an artificial ice arena, curling rink, baseball diamonds, parks, rodeo grounds, community and legion halls.
Community Organizations
Community organizations and activities include the Figure Skating Club, Minor Hockey Club, Curling Club, Art Club, Minor Baseball, Pony Club, Elks Bingo. Ladies Night Out, Adult Volleyball, Adult Hockey and aerobics.
Service clubs include the Order of Royal Purple, BPO Elks, Pioneer Agricultural Society, Public Library Board, Recreation Board, Canadian Legion Auxiliary, Senior Citizen's Club, Warburg Branch - Canadian Legion, Arena Club and Sunnybrook Fish and Game.
Religious Services
- Warburg Allliance Church
- St. Charles Catholic Church
- Trinity Lutheran Church
- Seventh Day Adventist Church
- Warburg United Church
Special Annual Events/Attractions
- Canada Day Celebrations -- June 21/22, 2008
- Family Halloween Dance -- October 25, 2008
- Hospitality
Accommodation
Restaurants
- Shell Corner Restaurant
- Cream Can Cafe
- Double G Emporium (lunches)
Education
Warburg is part of the Black Gold Regional Division #18, headquartered in Nisku [Tel: 780-955-3555].
Daycare/Nursery
Warburg has 1 playschool [Tel: 780-848-2837].
Public
Warburg School [K-12] 780-848-2837
Separate
N/A
Private
N/A
Post Secondary
Adult education programs are available from the County of Leduc Further Education Council [Tel: 780-986-1811].
Warburg residents also have access to Edmonton-based post-secondary institutions such as The University of Alberta, Grant MacEwan College, and Northern Alberta Institute of Technology [NAIT].
Health Care
The closest hospital is in Leduc, Devon or Drayton Valley. Breton also has a medical office and nursing home available to Warburg residents. Cloverleaf Manor, a senior citizens' residence, is located in Warburg.
Emergency Services
Fire Protection
Warburg is served by a volunteer fire department and 4 trucks [Tel: 780-848-2311].
Police Services
Warburg is served by the Thorsby detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] [Tel: 780-789-3950 or 780-789-3951].
Ambulance Services
Parkland Ambulance Authority is stationed at Warburg.
Community Services
Municipal
Village of Warburg
Box 29
Warburg, Alberta T0C 2T0
Tel: 780-848-2841
Fax: 780-848-2296
Public Library
Warburg Public Library - 780-848-2391
open: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 1m - 6:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Provincial
Department of Highways
Federal
Canada Post Office - 780-848-2234
Google Map
Warburg, Alberta, Canada