Lamont County
http://www.countylamont.ab.ca
Welcome
Bitaiemo. Welcome to Lamont County.
The Lamont County Region offers a quality of life second to none and has something for everyone. Our County is a vibrant and vital community that offers visitors and new residents an unforgettable experience. As the centre of a vast agriculture and oil and gas producing region we are prospering and growing. We're proud of our community and welcome you to share it with us, either as an investor or a new citizen. We invite you to come and explore the opportunities that await you.
Wayne Woldanski
Reeve
Lamont County
Area Overview
Lamont County is located in east central Alberta, 62km (40m) north east of Edmonton. Travel from Edmonton eastward along Highway 15 or 16 until you reach a sign announcing Lamont County. You will then be within a rich agricultural district that encompasses approximately 27 townships and contains a population of 4,212 plus 4,071 in the included towns and villages. The County, which is nestled in the Beaver Hills, is part of the Kalyna County Ecomuseum, a heritage district in East Central Alberta and is also proud to share a border with Elk Island National Park.
Today the County and the progress it has made over the years is a tribute to the hardy pioneers who settled and made this area their home. It is a symbol of a region where people of varying nationalities and religious convictions have been able to cooperate to forge prosperous and progressive communities.
Communities within the County include the Town of Lamont, the Town of Bruderheim, the Town of Mundare, the Village of Andrew and the Village of Chipman.Also see www.centraleastalberta.com
Location
Lamont County is located in East Central Alberta, 62km (40m) northeast of Edmonton. The County is bordered by the North Saskatchewan River and County of Smoky Lake to the north and northeast, County of Thorhild to the northwest, County of Minburn and County of Two Hills to the East, County of Beaver to the South and Elk Island National Park and Strathcona County to the West.
Economic Base
Lamont County's economic strength is based on its diversification in three major sectors: Agriculture, Industrial Development and Tourism.
The County is actively encouraging increased activity in the Industrial Development Area. Existing industrial strengths include Canexus and Erco Worldwide both of which are producers of sodium chlorate, which is sold primarily to the pulp and paper industry, and Triton Fabrication Inc., a steel fabrication company for the oilsands industry. Pioneer Grain and Agricore have completed construction of top-of-the-line grain handling facilities. Other industries in the County include Sil Industrial Minerals, Top Yield Fertilizers and many other businesses related to the agricultural service and supply industry. The County is also home to extensive gas and oil well activity. Alliance Pipelines completed construction of a major gas pipeline through the County in 2000; Nova Gas, Pembina (ASOPL) and Bison Pipelines are planned to traverse the County in the near future.
Major Industries in Region:
- Dow, Sherritt, Agrium, ATCO, Westaim, BP Energy – City of Fort Saskatchewan
- Dow, Shell, Imperial Oil, Petro-Canada, Enbridge Pipelines – Strathcona County
- Agrium, Degussa, Guardian Chemicals, Williams Energy – Sturgeon County
- Celanese, Alcan, ATCO, EPCOR, AltaSteel, AT Plastics – City of Edmonton
- ATCO Electric, Nova, provincial government departments – Town of Vegreville
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland: The County joined with three neighbouring jurisdictions, Strathcona County, Sturgeon County and the City of Fort Saskatchewan, in a partnership known as Alberta’s Industrial Heartland. This is a group committed to providing the right climate and conditions for healthy and environmentally friendly world-class economic and industrial development. The partnership will ensure local industrial growth in a consistent, coordinated way that will ensure productive, safe and environmentally sound development of the area over the next 20 to 50 years. Designated for long-term heavy and medium industrial growth, and already home to over 20 world-class companies, the Heartland has the infrastructure and the support of all its bordering communities and can therefore provide companies with a productive environment in which they can grow and succeed.
Lamont County, as a full partner is this alliance, has designated four sections of land for Industrial/Commercial development:
- Sections 25, 26, 34 & 35-55-20-W4
This land is located in a prime spot, just off Highway 15 and southeast of the Town of Bruderheim, approximately 35 km northeast of the City of Fort Saskatchewan. The Vegreville Water Corridor line runs to this location, parallel with Highway 15, to serve the existing Nexen and Erco Worldwide Plants, and both CP and CNR tracks run through the sections.
A number of potential sites also exist along TransCanada Highway 16 (Yellowhead, 4 lanes).
A secondary water line runs from Highway 15, at Hilliard, providing water service to the Village of Andrew.
Labour markets exist within current commuter communities, such as:
- Lamont County residents, plus towns and villages of Bruderheim, Chipman, Lamont, Mundare, Andrew (total population 8,446)
- Strathcona County and City of Fort Saskatchewan
- Minburn County and Town of Vegreville
- Beaver County and Towns of Tofield and Ryley
- City of Edmonton (32-48 km radius), 900,000 people
- Over one million people within 32-56 km (20-35 mile) radius
Labour:
- costs are competitive:
- Provincial minimum of $7.00/hr
- skilled and semi-skilled labour force available
Market Area: The towns of Bruderheim, Lamont and Mundare and Villages of Andrew and Chipman serve as the market centers for both urban and rural residents.
Median Family Income: $40,894 (County)
Business:
- 65 heavy, light and commercial
- 70 licensed home-based
Utilities
Electrical Power:
ATCO Electric and Epcor serve the region. Three-phase power is concentrated in the Bruderheim area to serve existing industrial plants, 2.5 km north of Primary Highway 15.
Natural Gas:
ATCO Gas serves the Hamlet of Hilliard. Lamco Gas serves other rural areas in the County. The Lamco Gas office is located off Highway 15, just outside the Town of Lamont - 24 hour number is (780) 895-2244.
Taxation
The 2004 mill rates for Lamont County are as follows:
- Farmland: 13.1831
- Residential: 13.1831
- Commercial: 23.7551
- Electric Power and Pipeline: 23.7551
- M & E: 16.6331
- School Taxes under Farmland and Residential: 5.505
- School Taxes Commercial: 7.980
- School Taxes
- Electric Power and Pipeline: 7.980
- Seniors Lodges for all categories: 0.423
Total Taxes
- Farmland: 16.228
- Residential: 16.228
- Commercial: 22.628
- Electricity and Pipeline: 22.628
- M & E: 14.648
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| Municipal Tax Rate |
7.9000 |
16.1670 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
4.8170 |
7.1220 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate |
.4661 |
.4661 |
Transportation
Road Transportation:
Lamont County is well served with a network of quality transportation systems. Highways 16 (the Yellowhead Highway), 15 and 45 traverse the County for a total of 92 miles, providing fast and excellent routes to various destinations. Lamont County was the first in the province of Alberta to have all its 101 miles of secondary highways paved. A High Load Corridor extends from Highway 834, starting on the County’s south boundary, north to Highway 15, west to the junction with Highway 637, east along Highway 637 and north on Highway 831 to the North Saskatchewan River. There are no Road Axle Weight Restrictions on Highways; restrictions are generally in effect on County roads during the spring soft weather conditions and are posted on the County’s web site.
Rail Transportation:
The Canadian National line runs parallel with Highway 15. The Canadian Pacific line runs from the Town of Bruderheim in a northeasterly direction to the Village of Andrew and thereafter runs east and southeast, parallel with Highway 45. Both lines intersect in an industrial area near the Town of Bruderheim. The nearest intermodal yard is located in the City of Edmonton.
Road Maintenance:
The provincial government contracts out maintenance of primary and secondary highways. Local roads are maintained by the County. Additional maintenance of local access roads will be provided in negotiation with local government, as need necessitates.
Community Lifestyle
Lamont County is nestled in the Beaver Hills and is proud to boast attractions such as Elk Island National Park, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village,the Basilian Fathers Museum in Mundare and many interesting craft shops, churches and beautiful scenery. In fact, the County has declared itself as the "Church Capital of North America" and has produced a booklet containing four different driving tours of our 47 churches. At the Parkland Conservation Farm south of the Town of Mundare on Highway 16 visitors can walk the through the natural area or visit the main office to learn about modern agricultural conservation practices.
Recreational facilities and activities include hockey arenas, curling rinks, a nine hole golf course at Elk Island National park (5km south of Lamont), ball diamonds, tennis courts and a trout fishing pond.
For more information on County attractions contact us at (780) 895-2233, e-mail info@tclamont.ca, or visit our website at www.countylamont.ab.ca.
Education
Lamont County's schools are administered by the Elk Island Regional School Division No. 14. Kindergarten to grade 12 programs are offered at schools in Andrew and Lamont; kindergarten to grade 6 programs are offered at schools in Bruderheim and Mundare. Each school also offes a wide variety of distance learning programs, extra curricular activities, sports and second language programs. The school in the Village of Andrew, completed in 1992 and planned as a joint use facility, was the first of its kind in the province to combine the school with the village office. The facility, which includes a library, bowling alley, exercise/weight room, sauna, whirlpool and change room facilities, has worked to the benefit of both students and residents and provides a modern environment, conducive to active learning.
Post Secondary
An active Community Adult Learning Council offers a wide variety of programs and courses designed to offer appeal to all ages and appetites. Current CALC programs can be viewed on the County's website at www.countylamont.ab.ca.
Public access internet computers are available in the County Office during County Office hours and at Mundare Public Library. These computers are part of a regional CAP (Community Access Site) Project funded by the Federal Government and coordinated by Community Futures Elk Island Region.
Health Care
Lamont County falls within the East Central Health Region boundaries. There is an active acute care hospital in the Town of Lamont and a Health Care Centre in Mundare. Seniors facilities and assisted living units are located in the towns and villages.
Emergency Services
Emergencies:
Lamont County is within the E 9-1-1 call area
Fire Protection
Lamont County is fortunate to be served by five fire departments, located in the Villages of Andrew and Chipman and Towns of Bruderheim, Lamont and Mundare. Each fire department is manned by volunteers; their high level of commitment ensures competent training at all levels.
Lamont County has mutual aid agreements with all surrounding jurisdictions.
Police Services:
Lamont County is covered by four R.C.M.P Detachments:
- Fort Saskatchewan covers the western portion
- Two Hills/Andrew covers a large north-eastern portion
- Vegreville covers the south-eastern portion
- Tofield covers a small area in the south-west corner of the County
- A detachment office is located in the Village of Andrew.
Ambulance Services
With the exception of the Town of Mundare, the entire county is served by Medicare Ambulance Services Inc. at Redwater. Medicare has an ambulance station in the Town of Lamont and Village of Andrew, and provides full time ALS coverage.
Community Services
Organizations and clubs include Lions Clubs, Agricultural Societies, a Masonic Lodge, as well as recreational and cultural organizations.
Climate
Lamont County average temperatures are
Summer: + 15
Winter: - 10
Google Map
Lamont County, Alberta, Canada