Bonnyville No. 87, M.D. of
http://www.md.bonnyville.ab.ca
Welcome
On behalf of the residents of the M. D. of Bonnyville, I would like to welcome all "electronic visitors" to see the information on this site and to see what the M. D. holds for you/your company.
The M. D. of Bonnyville encompasses the areas surrounding the City of Cold Lake, Town of Bonnyville, and the Village of Glendon. The information you will find in the descriptions of community services, commercial and industrial development, our population base (10,194), and other sections will indicate that the M. D. is more than a place to live - it is a territory where businesses of all sorts thrive.
Ed Rondeau
Reeve
For more information, contact the M. D. directly or check out our website at md.bonnyville.ab.ca.
Area Overview
Encompassing a large portion of northeastern Alberta, the M. D. of Bonnyville consists of over 1 million acres of farmland, and large expanses of natural parkland and lakes, surrounding the Bonnyville and Cold Lake areas. Strengthened by the resource industries of agriculture, petroleum, and forestry, the M. D. is one of the largest and most diversely developed rural districts in Alberta.
Location
The M. D. of Bonnyville is approximately two hours north east of Edmonton on Hwy. 28 and extends to the Sask border and is approx. 75 miles north of Lloydminster. The Bonnyville - Cold Lake region is accessed from primary highways 41, 28, and 55.
Travel Time to:
- Edmonton - Glendon - 2 hrs
- Edmonton - Bonnyville - 2.5 hrs
- Edmonton - Cold Lake - 3 hrs
- Lloydminster - Bonnyville - 1.5 hrs
- Lloydminster - Cold Lake - 1.5 hrs
- Ft. McMurray - Bonnyville - 4.5 hrs
Economic Base
The strength of the local economy is trifold:
1) a diversified agricultural industry,
2) military/civilian services supporting Cold Lake Air Force Base 4-Wing,
3) large petroleum developments
All are serviced by many local businesses. The retail sector supports an area population of over 30,000 and has every service available.
Taxation
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| Municipal Tax Rate |
2.8339/3.7000 |
10.4480 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
2.1580 |
3.9495 |
| Education Opted Out Tax Rate |
2.1580 |
3.9495 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate |
.0615 |
.0615 |
Transportation
The M. D. of Bonnyville has a well established network of local roads (2757 km), secondary (493 km) and primary (372 km) highways within its boundaries.Freight companies service all areas such as Bonnyville, Cold Lake, and Glendon. Public transportation includes regular Greyhound lines as well as Infinte Air out of Bonnyville connecting to Calgary.
Education
The M. D. is served by a public and separate school system.
- Northern Lights School Division - Head Office 780-826-3415
- Lakeland Catholic School District - Head Office 780-826-3764
All urban centres have numerous schools for all ages, and the rural areas also have centrally located public schools such as Ardmore and Iron River. All centres also feature a host of further ed classes and activities.
Emergency Services
With a full range of emergency services, the M. D. of Bonnyville ranks high in public safety.Ambulance services are coordinated throughout the urban centres, with full RCMP detachments operating out of Bonnyville and Cold Lake.Health Care Centres are abundant as all urban centres have hospital service, with the larger centres being a regional hospital.Fire department response is quick with the urban departments, and the rural areas are served by 8 strategically placed volunteer firehalls.
A typical rural fire hall - Goodridge, AB
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Bonnyville No. 87, M.D. of, Alberta, Canada