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Warburg
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.
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
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
- Warburg Hotel
Restaurants
- Shell Corner Restaurant
- Cream Can Cafe
- Double G Emporium (lunches)
Economic Base
The major industrial base of Warburg is farming, oil and dairying.
Economic Facts
N/A
Major Businesses Products/Services
N/A N/A
Financial Institutions
Alberta Treasury Branch [agent]
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
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.
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.
Key Contacts for Business Development
Municipal
Village of Warburg
Box 29
Warburg, Alberta T0C 2T0
Tel: 780-848-2841
Fax: 780-848-2296
May Metke - Mayor
Chris Pankewitz
Administrator
Provincial (Updated December 2004)
David Pattison
Director, Edmonton Region
Regional Development Branch
Alberta Economic Development
5th Floor, Commerce Place
10155 - 102 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 4L6
Tel: 780-427-6648
Fax: 780-422-5804
E-Mail: david.pattison@gov.ab.ca
(updated May 10, 2004)
Jan Couper, Client Services Representative
Tel: 780-427-6291
E-Mail: jan.couper@gov.ab.ca
Diana McQueen - Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Drayton Valley - Calmar Constituency
#503 Legislature Building
10800 - 97 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2B6
Tel: 780-415-9466
Fax: 780-422-0351
Federal (Updated June 2001)
Blaine Calkins
Member of Parliament [MP]
Wetaskiwin Constituency
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
Location
The Village of Warburg is located in Leduc 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.
Post Secondary Education
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].
Taxation
| Residential/Farmland | Non-Residential | |
| 2005 | ||
| 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.
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.
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2007* | 621 |
| Population 2006* | 560 |
| Population 2005* | 560 |
| Population 2004* | 560 |
| Population 2003* | 560 |
| Population 2001** | 560 |
| Population 1996** | 549 |
| Population 1991** | 513 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | 6.56% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | 1.96% |
| 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 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 15 | 20 | 35 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 40 | 45 | 85 | 40 | 35 | 75 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 30 | 35 | 65 | 30 | 35 | 65 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 30 | 35 | 65 | 35 | 35 | 70 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 35 | 25 | 60 | 30 | 25 | 55 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 25 | 25 | 50 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 35 | 40 | 75 |
| Age 75 and older | 45 | 40 | 85 | 25 | 45 | 70 |
| Total All Persons | 270 | 280 | 550 | 275 | 285 | 560 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
Warburg Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 190 | 54.29% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 60 | 17.14% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 80 | 22.86% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 25 | 7.14% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| People with university degree | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 350 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Warburg Highest Level of Schooling 2001
| Population with Post Secondary Qualifications | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Agriculture and biological sciences | 10 | 8.70% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Commerce, management and business administration | 0 | 0.00% | 20 | 25.00% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 25 | 21.74% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 40 | 34.78% | 35 | 43.75% |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Fine and applied arts | 20 | 17.39% | 10 | 12.50% |
| Health professionals, science and technologies | 15 | 13.04% | 10 | 12.50% |
| Humanities and related fields | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mathematics and physical sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Social sciences and related fields | 10 | 8.70% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other and/or no specialization | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total people with post secondary qualifications | 115 | 100.00% | 80 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 45 | 39.13% | 40 | 50.00% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 70 | 60.87% | 40 | 50.00% |
| 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 | 210 | 245 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 170 | 155 |
| Total population 15 and over | 375 | 395 |
| Employed, both sexes | 190 | 235 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 20 | 10 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 56.00% | 62.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 10.00% | 4.00% |
| 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 | 10 | 4.76% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mining | 55 | 26.19% | 40 | 16.67% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.76% | 30 | 12.50% |
| Construction | 0 | 0.00% | 15 | 6.25% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 0 | 0.00% | 30 | 12.50% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 45 | 21.43% | 20 | 8.33% |
| Finance | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 4.17% |
| Business & Community Services | 75 | 35.71% | 100 | 41.67% |
| Public Administration | 10 | 4.76% | 10 | 4.17% |
| Total All Industries | 210 | 100.00% | 240 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Warburg Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 15 | 7.32% | 15 | 6.25% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 15 | 7.32% | 25 | 10.42% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Health occupations | 10 | 4.88% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 15 | 7.32% | 10 | 4.17% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and service occupations | 55 | 26.83% | 65 | 27.08% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 30 | 14.63% | 70 | 29.17% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 30 | 14.63% | 30 | 12.50% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 35 | 17.07% | 30 | 12.50% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 205 | 100.00% | 240 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 80 | 39.02% | 100 | 41.67% |
| Males - All Occupations | 125 | 60.98% | 140 | 58.33% |
| 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 | 20 | 16.00% | 15 | 10.34% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 30 | 24.00% | 50 | 34.48% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 50 | 40.00% | 35 | 24.14% |
| $60,000 and over | 25 | 20.00% | 25 | 17.24% |
| Total number of families | 125 | 100.00% | 125 | 86.21% |
| Average family income | $46,324 | $53,539 | ||
| Median family income | $41,591 | $47,352 | ||
| 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 | 60 | 31.58% | 55 | 28.21% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 45 | 23.68% | 55 | 28.21% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 60 | 31.58% | 30 | 15.38% |
| $60,000 and over | 10 | 5.26% | 60 | 30.77% |
| Total number of households | 190 | 100.00% | 195 | 100.00% |
| Average household income | $36,466 | $44,230 | ||
| Median household income | $32,363 | $36,957 | ||
| 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 | $1,681,275 | 39.22% | $2,134,777 | 36.06% |
| Clothing | $263,760 | 6.15% | $347,838 | 5.88% |
| Education and Reading materials | $73,910 | 1.72% | $119,455 | 2.02% |
| Health and Personal care | $269,780 | 6.29% | $402,937 | 6.81% |
| Hshld. operations and furnishings | $468,535 | 10.93% | $732,935 | 12.38% |
| Recreation | $314,325 | 7.33% | $453,613 | 7.66% |
| Transportation | $862,270 | 20.11% | $1,141,881 | 19.29% |
| Miscellaneous | $349,290 | 8.15% | $586,434 | 9.91% |
| Total Current Consumption | $4,287,100 | 100.00% | $5,919,870 | 100.00% |
| Total # of Households | 185 | 188 | ||
| Average Consumption per Household | $23,174 | $31,489 | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding). | ||||
Warburg Family Expenditures (1996)
Building Permits
| Total Building Permit Values | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
| Building Permits Value, Commercial | $409,000 | $75,000 | $883,000 | $405,000 | $250,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Industrial | $0 | $0 | $93,000 | $177,000 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Institutional | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Residential | $1,395,000 | $415,000 | $402,000 | $456,000 | $444,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Total | $1,804,000 | $490,000 | $1,378,000 | $1,041,000 | $694,000 |
| Total Housing Starts | 17 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 2000-2004 Building Permits (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
Total Housing Starts
Value of Building Permits
Dwellings
| Occupied Private Dwellings by Type | 1996 | % of total | 2001 | % of total | |
| Apartments | 10 | 5.41% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Detached Duplexes | 0 | 0.00% | 5 | 2.56% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 0 | 0.00% | 20 | 10.26% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 25 | 12.82% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 0 | 0.00% | 5 | 2.56% | |
| Single-detached house | 180 | 97.30% | 145 | 74.36% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 185 | 100.00% | 195 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 120 | 64.86% | 135 | 69.23% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 70 | 37.84% | 60 | 30.77% | |
| 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 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 70 | 36.84% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 45 | 23.68% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 50 | 26.32% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 15 | 7.89% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 10 | 5.26% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 190 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
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