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Live!

• More affordable land and homes.
• More access to recreation facilities
• Smaller classroom sizes
• Easy to access quality health care
• Safe communities with community spirit

Work!

• Jobs are plentiful in Wheatland County. We have a job for you!
• Commute to Calgary with the sun at your back. Often a quicker drive to downtown Calgary than for people leaving in south Calgary.
• Enjoy Calgary pay and Wheatland County cost of living.

Do Business!

• Operate your business on the TransCanada Highway. We have newly rezoned land available for industrial and commercial use.
• Take advantage of Canada's lowest overall tax rate in Alberta
• No business tax in Wheatland County! (Compared to 8.66% in Calgary.)
• Great business environment for entrepreneurs.

Area Overview

Communities of Wheatland County

Ardenode | Carseland | Cheadle | Cluny | Dalum Subdivision | Gleichen | Hussar Area | Lyalta | Namaka | Nightingale | Rockyford Area | Rosebud | Speargrass Subdivision | Standard Area | Strathmore Area

From the golden fields near Cluny, to the badlands of the northeast, onto the tranquil ebb and flow of the Bow River near Carseland, your journey through Wheatland County will open your eyes, heart and mind to the abundance and diversity of its natural resources and beauty. Wheatland County is a land rich in every opportunity. Come visit us and discover the possibilities!

Wheatland County communities enjoy the conveniences and services of urban centres while maintaining the closeness to the beauty and nature of this vast land! Neighbourhood is not just an area - as Wheatland County communities promote the true spirit of community, friendship, and cooperation that's know to be part of Western heritage and hospitality.

Ardenode

On the CN's Calgary to Drumheller rail line. Just off Hwy 564. On the Serviceberry Creek.

Proud Heritage
In 1910, the CNR purchased the land for the Ardenode townsite. The name Ardenode was one of 14 Irish names submitted to the Canada Post Office by the Davis twins. Construction of the Ardenode store and post office began in 1911. Rail service begain in 1914. In 1919, P&H constructed a grain elevator. Local children attended Serviceberry Creek School. Source: Along the Fireguard Trail.

Golden Future
Currently, CR Fuels Inc. and Cattleland Feedyards Ltd. are proposing to develop a state of the art bio-village near Ardenode. The synergistic bio-village would be an integrated bio-fuels complex that would include the production of bio-diesel, ethnol, and a bio-mass power generator. CR Fuels Inc. Press Release

Carseland

On CP's Calgary to Saskatoon rail line. On Hwy 24. Home to Carseland Elementary School, Carseland Rural Fire Association, Carseland Curling Centre, Carseland Community Centre, Carseland Ag Society, and other recreation facilities and clubs.

Yearly Big Event: Carseland Ag Days - late June. Parade, tractor pull, free breakfast, rock climbing wall, bounce house for the children, Fun Card Casino, mechanical bull, barbecue, firefighter demonstrations, and family dance.

Golden Future
Preliminary plans are in the works for a major residential development as an addition to the hamlet.

Chancellor

On CP's Standard to Bassano feeder line. Home to Chancellor Sports Club.

Proud Heritage
When the railroad reached Chancellor in 1912, the hamlet had a population of thirty. In 1917, area land (with 40 broken acres and a small house and barn) was sold to soldiers returning from WWI. By 1920, there were 130 farmers in the Chancellor area. In 1948, a two sheet curling rink was built. In 1950, oil was found and Chancellor found itself sitting atop an oil field. The Hussar gas plant just north of Chancellor provided work for many local boys.

Source: Hussar Heritage

Cheadle

Two miles south of the TransCanada Highway on Hwy 24. Home to Cheadle Hall.

Proud Heritage
When the early ranchers and homesteaders came, there was just one little building in Cheadle: a store, post office and boarding house, run by Mrs. Belwer for the C.P.R section-men. From this small beginning Cheadle grew in the years 1906-1916 to three grocery stores, a hardware, barbershop, restaurant, pool hall, blacksmith shop, water tank, C.P.R station and section houses, livery stable, lumberyard, dance hall, two elevators, and several residences.

The coming of the automobile and another C.P.R. line from Gleichen to Calgary, through Carseland and Dalemead, and building of the C.N.R. through Lyalta and Ardenode, stopped growth for the thriving town of Cheadle. By 1985, the last grain elevator was removed and the quiet community was left with just its residents.

Golden Future
Since the year 2000, there has been an expansion of residental homes on the West side of Cheadle. Developments on the east side followed in 2005. With many residents of Calgary looking to the smaller communities as a way of escaping the problems of large city living. Cheadle's population is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.

Source: www.cheadlealberta.com

Cluny

On CP's Calgary to Saskatoon rail line. Two miles south of the TransCanada Highway on Hwy 842. Home to Cluny Hall, Cluny Rural Fire Association, and multiple community clubs.

Dalum Subdivision

On the intersection of Hwy 56 and Hwy 569. Home to Dalum Hall, the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and Dalum Rural Fire Association.

Proud Heritage
The Dalum area was first settled by ranchers. In 1916, Dansk Folkesamfund, a group started in 1887 by Danish-American immigrants, made contact with the Canadian Pacific Railway and began negotiations to obtain a tract of land for a Danish colony. Danish immigrants began settling the area in 1917, most arriving in the spring of 1918. Once the colony was in place, the Bethlehem Luthern Congregation was established. In September 1936, Dalum's most unique piece of architecture, the Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Dalum, was dedicated.

Golden Future
Today, the community of Dalum is home to the church, a community hall, and a fire hall.

Source: The History of Dalum

Gleichen

On CP's Calgary to Saskatoon rail line. One mile south of the TransCanada Highway on Hwy 547. Home to numerous historic buildings, Gleichen Rural Fire Association, Library, Arena, Curling Rink, Community Centre, Communities in Bloom, and other clubs.

Yearly Big Event: Gleichen Homecoming, Fall Fair & Rodeo - late August. Lions breakfast, petting zoo, trade fair, bench show (with prizes), craft demonstrations, children's games, Barbecue supper, and dance.

Proud Heritage
The Canadian Pacific Railway reached Siding No. 11, now the Hamlet of Gleichen, in 1883. By the 1920's, Gleichen was a thriving town of over 1,000 people. In the early '30s, Gleichen installed the first pressure irrigation system in North America. The town was the centre of a dynamic grain and irrigation agriculture industry. Following WWII, with improved roads and transportation (which drew people and businesses to larger centres) a slow decline set in and, by 1997, the town had reverted to a Hamlet of Wheatland County.

Golden Future
Still a community with a strong spirit, Gleichen boasts top-notch educational and recreational facilities, a supermarket, several local businesses, and over 400 of the best people in the west.

Source: www.gleichenalberta.ca

Hussar Area

Located on CN's Standard to Bassano feeder rail line. On the intersection of Hwy 56 and Hwy 561. Home to Hussar School, Hussar Arena & Curling Rink, Hussar Rural Fire Association, Ag Society, numerous clubs, and many businesses.

The Village of Hussar is not administered by Wheatland County, but Wheatland County residents surround the village and have always played an important role in the community. For more information about Hussar, please visit Hussar's Community Profile.

Yearly Big Event: Hussar Summer Dayz - mid June. Parade, PBR Canada Tour Pro Series bull riding, barbecue, dance, garage sale, bull fighting, mixed slow-pitch tournament, beer gardens, sheep riding, and fishing derby.

Proud Heritage
In 1910, Hussar was founded as a German farming colony. During WWI, the men tried to return to Germany and were interned in BC by the federal government and the farms were sold. After that the area was inhabited by people of various nationalities. The village grew to have several stores, homes, elevators, and livery stables, and was incorporated in 1928.

Golden Future
Today, Hussar is a vibrant community. Life revolves around the K-12 school and newly built recreation facilities.

Source: Hussar Heritage

Lyalta

On CN's Calgary to Drumheller rail line. Six miles north of the TransCanada Highway and 2 miles south of Hwy 564. Only 14 miles east of Calgary's city limits. Home to the Lyalta Community Centre.

Yearly Big Event: Lyalta Ball Tournament & Caberet - mid July. Three day ball tournament with a dance on the Saturday night.

Proud Heritage
The original railway line through Lyalta opened for traffic on February 12, 1914. Express and passenger service on the C.N.R. was discontinued in the spring of 1964, and the station house was demolished. In 1979, Lyalta contained two Alberta Wheat Pool elevators, a store with a post office, a community hall, and four homes.

Golden Future
Today the residents of Lyalta and the surrounding community take great pride in their Community Centre consisting of a hall with seating for 200, two baseball diamonds, new playground, and camping grounds. Also, Lyalta still retains its post office and one grain elevator in the hamlet. Currently, The Lakes of Muirfield, a gated, master-planned community of 700 homes that includes lots with golf course or water feature views is being developed in Lyalta.

Source: www.lyalta.ca

Namaka

Six miles south of the TransCanada Highway. Between Eagle Lake and Namaka Lake. Home to Namaka Community Hall.

Nightingale

Just off Hwy 564. Three miles west of Hwy 21. Home to Nightingale Hall.

Proud Heritage
In the early years, the Nightingale area was inhabited by ranchers who packed the open rangeland with cowboys and huge herds of cattle, looking for water and grass. In March 1910, the CPR brought out the first inhabitants for some of Alberta's first ready-made 80 acre farms - the English Colony of Nightingale.

Golden Future
Today the community, just off highway 564 (Country Hills Blvd in Calgary), is united through it's community hall.

Source: The English Colony: Nightingale and District

Rockyford Area

Located on CN's Calgary to Saskatoon rail line. Five miles east of Hwy 21 on Hwy 836. Home to Rockyford School, Rockyford Sportsplex, Rockyford Rural Fire Association, Ag Society, numerous clubs, and many businesses.

The Village of Rockyford is not administered by Wheatland County, but Wheatland County residents surround the village and have always played an important role in the community. For more information about Rockyford, please visit Rockyford's Community Profile.

Big Yearly Event: Rockyford Lions Rodeo | This friendly small town puts on the “Biggest Little Show in Alberta” in late July. It’s much more than just a rodeo in Rockyford: wild cow milking, sheep riding, mutton busting, relay, businessmen’s wild cow riding, poker bull fight, a parade, beer gardens, kids midway, chuck wagon races and much more. Gate admission covers all rodeo, events & wagons.

Proud Heritage
According to records, Rockyford was named by the chief surveyor of the Canadian Northern Railway Company. Natives used the rocky ford at this spot to cross the Serviceberry Creek on their way from Gleichen to their camp in the sand hills west of Baintree. A store was opened in 1912. The following year the Canadian National Railway built through the townsite. Source: Rockyford: Where we crossed the creek and settled

Golden Future
Today the Village of Rockyford is home to approximately 400 people. Businesses line the mainstreet. In the winter of 2007, Rockyford was a top ten finalist for Kraft Hockeyville.

Rosebud

On Hwy 840, six miles south of Hwy 9. Where Severn Creek joins up with the Rosebud River in the Rosebud River valley. Home of Rosebud School of the Arts, Theatre, Community Centre, Museum, and many B&B's, shops, and clubs.

Proud Heritage
The first settlers arrived in the Rosebud area in 1885. At that time the closest business center was Gleichen, some 30 miles distant so most settlers traveled there for groceries and supplies. Gleichen was also the source of mail service until January 1901, when the official Rosebud Creek Post Office was established in the Hamlet of Rosebud. The hamlet started to flourish after the First World War (1914-1918) and many businesses prospered. The hotel, store, lumber yard, Chinese café and laundry, a dance hall, pool hall, blacksmith shop, drugstore, bank and dray business. National Grain had built an elevator in 1913 and two more companies built elevators in 1917 to accommodate the influx of settlers who were breaking up the prairie sod and planting grains. Later several machinery dealerships were established: John Deere; Massey Harris; and Harvester served the farmers in the area. The 1920s were the boom years for Rosebud yet it continued to be the business center for the community until the early 1970s when most of the businesses had shut down as a result of the local school being amalgamated with nearby Standard School. In 1973, Crescent Heights Baptist Church in Calgary purchased the Rosebud Mercantile Building, which became part of the Rosebud School of the Arts and Rosebud Theatre.

Golden Future
At the heart of Rosebud is Rosebud Theatre, Alberta's only rural professional theatre. In addition, you will find Little Country Blessings General Store, gift shops and galleries, which sell local and regional arts and crafts. The scenic nine-hole executive golf course offers a challenging game. The Centennial Museum, once the local Chinese laundry, displays artifacts and photographs of pioneer life.

Source: www.rosebud.ca

Speargrass Subdivision

At the intersection of Hwy 24 and Hwy 817. Overlooking Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park. Home to Speargrass Golf Course.

Proud Heritage
Speargrass is a new subdivision located near the hamlet of Carseland.

Golden Future
Speargrass Golf Course Community offers a range of residential options for those seeking to own a piece of Southern Alberta's natural splendor. Fully serviced lots are available to build cozy weekend cottage getaways along the golf course, while river valley estate lots provide a stunning beginning for those who want to create a custom dream home. Subtly ranch-themed architectural controls are provided to ensure both cottages and estate homes complement the natural beauty of the surrounding river valley landscape. The Speargrass residential real estate program includes a completely comprehensive, supportive buying, design & building process.

Source: www.speargrass.ca

Standard Area

On CP's Standard to Bassano rail feeder line. On Hwy 840 and TwpRd 251. Home of Standard School, Standard Rural Fire Association, Standard Arena and Curling Rink, Standard Municipal Library, Standard Community Hall, and numerous clubs and businesses.

The Village of Standard is not administered by Wheatland County, but Wheatland County residents surround the village and have always played an important role in the community. For more information about Standard, please visit Standard's Community Profile.

Proud Heritage
In 1909, a delegation of Danish men came from Iowa to the Chimney Hills district to look for farm land. In 1910 the first families moved to the area. In 1911, the railroad came through town. Source: From Danaview to Standard.

Strathmore Area

On the TransCanada Highway and Hwy 817. Home to a wide variety of businesses. Population: 10,000+ and growing everyday.

The Town of Strathmore is not administered by Wheatland County, but Wheatland County residents surround the village and have always played an important role in the community. For more information about Strathmore, please visit Strathmore's Community Profile.

Towns & Villages within Wheatland County

Town of Strathmore
Village of Hussar
Village of Rockyford
Village of Standard

Cities & Towns just outside Wheatland County

City of Brooks
City of Calgary
Town of Bassano
Town of Chestermere
Town of Drumheller

Climate

Current Weather Conditions

Climate Normals

Wheatland County Climate Normals 1971-2000
Temperature Normals	January	April	July	October	Year
Daily Average (°C)	-11.4	5	17	5.5	3.8
Daily Maximum (°C)	-5.5	2.1	24.5	12.8	10.6
Daily Minimum (°C)	-17.3	-2.2	9.4	-2	-3
Precipitation Normals	January	April	July	October	Year
Rainfall (mm)	0.9	15.3	52.2	7.1	263.5
Snowfall (cm)	11.5	7.3	0	4.6	72.7
Total Precipitation (mm)	12.4	22.6	52.2	11.7	336.3

Climate Extremes

Wheatland County Climate Record Extremes
Temperature Extremes	January	April	July	October
Record Maximum (°C)	16.7 in 1944	31.1 in 1910	37.8 in 1919	31.1 in 1934
Record Minimum (°C)	-46.7 in 1907	-26.7 in 1954	0.6 in 1918	-28 in 1991
Precipitation Extremes	January	April	July	October
Record Daily Rainfall (mm)	10.2 in 1971	54.4 in 1951	91.4 in 1925	25.9 in 1937
Record Daily Snowfall (cm)	45.7 in 1913	38.1 in 1955	<1 in 1903	22.9 in 1949

Source

Environment Canada - records taken at Gleichen, Alberta at a station that meets the United Nation's World Meteorological Organization's standards.

Units:

°C = degrees Celsius (fyi: 10°C = 50°F, -10°C = 14°F)
mm = millimetres (fyi: 10mm = 0.4")
cm = centimetres (fyi: 10cm = 4")

Community Services

Administration & Information | Arenas & Curling Rinks | Camping | Community Organizations | Community Halls | Dining | Farmers' Market | Golf Courses | Hospitals | Libraries | Lodging | Market Gardens | Museums | Police | Provincial Park | Rodeos | Schools | Swimming Pools

Administration & Information
	County Administration
	Wheatland County Highway 1 & Rge. Rd 243 Rural Route #1 Strathmore, AB T1P 1J6 Tel: (403) 934-3321 Fax: (403) 934-4889 Web: wheatlandcounty.ca The Wheatland County administration office provides a variety of services to the municipality including: Development permits Planning & Development Bylaw enforcement via two Special Constables and an Animal Control Officer Public Works, including road maintenance Fire and disaster services coordination Economic development planning Administration of county taxes
	Career & Employment Services, Business Loans, Business Start-up Information
	Community Futures Wild Rose #101, 331 - 3rd Avenue PO Box 2159 Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2 Tel: (403) 934-6488 or Toll free to southern Alberta: 1-888-881-9675 Fax: (403) 934-6492 Web: cfwildrose.ca Community Futures Wild Rose is a user-friendly business development centre, entrepreneurial development centre, career and employment centre, and a key partner in community economic development in the Wild Rose Region. Specific services we provide include: Fully repayable business loans up to $150,000 Free job posting service with in-office paper job board and online job bank Career counselling and job search assistance including resume and cover letter preparation assistance Free internet and computer access, plus access to printing and photocopying Small business training through the Self Employment Program and free and low cost business seminars via tele-conferencing
	Social Services, Support & Programs for Seniors, Families, etc.
	Wheatland Family & Community Support Services 85 Lakeside Blvd PO Box 2156 Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2 Telephone: (403) 934-5335 Fax: (403) 934-2457 Web: Government of Alberta FCSS WFCSS enhances, strengthens, and stabilizes family and community life. We promote, encourage and facilitate the development of communities. Services we provide include: Wheatland Information Office Indirect Programs (Funding) In-Office Program Support Community Outreach/Partnership Programs Home Support Services

 

Arenas & Curling Rinks
	Wheatland County
	Carseland Curling Centre Home of the Carseland Curling League. 934-3440 Cheadle Outdoor Rink Open in the winter when the ice is frozen solid. Gleichen Arena Run by the Gleichen & District Ag Society, the Gleichen Arena is home to the Gleichen Figure Skating Club and Gleichen Minor Hockey. 734-3059 Gleichen Curling Club The Gleichen Curling Club was formed in 1920, and in its inaugural year, there were 68 members. 85 years and two rinks later, the club is 40 members strong. Hosts a Mixed League, SACA curling clinics, and bonspiels. 734-2069 or 734-2513
	Within Wheatland County's Municipal Border
	Wheatland County residents are some of the greatest supporters and users of the following facilities. Hussar Arena & Curling Rink Built in 2001, the Hussar Ag Society raised $1.4 million to build the new facility. Home of Hussar Minor Hockey, Hussar Men's Hockey, and Hussar Curling Club. 787-3787 Rockyford Sportsplex In 2007, Rockyford was a top 10 finalist for Kraft Hockeyville. Home to Rockyford Minor Hockey & Ringette Association, men's and women's hockey teams, women's ringette team, and Rockyford Curling Club. Contains a two sheet curling rink and a meeting room. 533-9903 Standard Arena Home of Standard Figure Skating Club. Hosts many hockey games throughout the year. Meeting room available. 644-3743 Standard Curling Club 644-3850 Strathmore Curling Rink The Town of Strathmore's 4-sheet Curling Rink is full of activity in the winter months with many tournament's going on. The rink is leased to the Strathmore Curling Club, with Junior, Ladies, Men's and Mixed Curling Leagues. 934-2996 Strathmore Family Centre The Strathmore Family Centre acts as hub of recreational programs in Strathmore. Built in 1990 , it houses Olympic and NHL sized rinks, two meeting rooms, and a convention room for up to 250 people. The Gold Arena has 700 seating in bleachers, with the potential for 500 more seats on the floor. 934-4772

 

 

Camping
	Wheatland County
	Calderon Acres Located 4 miles north of Carseland, Calderon Acres boasts 80 acres of campground and driving range, plus a 9 hole golf course. 934-4430 Eagle Lake RV Resort Located 7 kms east of Strathmore on Hwy #1, then 6 kms south, Eagle Lake RV Resort offers camping (overnight or seasonal), picnicing, fishing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, birdwatching, and plain old family fun. 934-4283 Strathmore Highway Camping Located 5 km E of Strathmore along Hwy. 1, north side. 50 sites. 934-4060 Wyndham Carseland Park Located just south of Carseland, Wyndham Carseland Park is a privately operated provincial recreation area right on the Bow River. 934-3523
	Within Wheatland County's Municipal Boundary
	Standard Municipal Campground Wood stoves. Two ball diamonds on site and batting cage. Washroom, Showers. 9 sites powered, 5 non-powered. In Standard. 644-3968 Strathmore Rec. Campground & R.V. Park First Come First Serve, no reservations. Group camping for RVs. Ice for sale. Close to Aquatic Center, tennis courts, twin arena, rodeo grounds & 18-hole golf course. Ball diamonds. Horseshoe pits. Located within Strathmore. 934-5811

 

Community Halls
	Wheatland County
	Cairnhill Community Hall (Hwy 817 & TwpRd 230) 874-7765 Carseland Community Centre (RngRd 260 & Hwy 24) 934-6007 Chancellor Sports Club (Hwy 842 & between TwpRds 245 & 250)) Cheadle Hall (Hwy 24 & TwpRd 240) This 2500 sq ft facility is equipped with a stage, sounds, system, kitchen, and outdoor patio. Whether is be a wedding, anniversary party, business meeting or conference, the community hall may have everything available to suit your needs. There are even catering staff available to supply your event with dinner and refreshments. 934-5648 Cluny Hall (Hwy 842 between TwpRds 220 & 221) 734-2227 Crowfoot School House Hall (TwpRd 244, between RngRds 235 & 240) 934-4243 Dalum Hall (Hwy 56 & Hwy 569) Duck Lake Hall & Social Club (RngRd 182 & TwpRd 254) Near Hussar. 787-0009 Gleichen & District Community Centre (Hwy 547 & TwpRd 222) 734-3002 Lyalta Community Centre (RngRd 264 & TwpRd 252) The Lyalta Community Centre has seating capacity for 220 people, a stage with rooms to both sides, a well-maintained hardwood dance floor, large screen TV, VCR, and DVD, 6 dart boards (hidden behind an attractive oak cover when not in use), bar with pop dispenser, beer fridge, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with 4 mens stalls and 4 ladies stalls, and a private bathroom. The grounds contain two baseball diamonds, a new playground, a clubhouse, and 13 firepits in our treed camping area. 934-4235 Makepeace Hall (RngRd 194 & TwpRd 231) Namaka Community Hall (RngRd 243 & near TwpRd 232) 934-4134 Nightingale Community Hall (Hwy 564 & TwpRd 245) 934-3432 Rosebud Community Hall (Hwy 840 & TwpRd 272) Rosebud Community Hall is a two-story facility with a full kitchen/dish washer, stage with sound and lighting system, bar, eating area that seats about 150 people or so. The basement also features a small gymnasium. The grounds contain a NEW playground, ball diamond and a camping area with fire pits. 677-2129
	Within Wheatland County's Municipal Border
	Wheatland County residents are some of the greatest supporters and users of the following facilities. Hussar Community Hall 787-2828 Rockyford Community Hall 533-9904 Standard Community Hall 644-3736 Strathmore Civic Centre 934-4772

Community Organizations
	Carseland
	Bow River Alliance Church Carseland & District Public Benefit Club Carseland Agricultural Days Carseland Curling League Carseland Community Facilities Jetsetters Club Carseland Lions Club	Carseland Community Centre Carseland School Carseland Curling Centre Dalemead Quilters Guild Carseland & District Community & Agricultural Society Speargrass Golf Course Community
	Cheadle | www.cheadlealberta.com
	Cheadle Community Association Committee Cheadle 4H Club Cheadle Hall	Crowfoot Multi 4H Club Cheadle Lions Club
	Cluny
	Cluny Fire Department Cluny Lions Club Cluny Hall Board	Cluny Trail Ride Club Cluny Holy Trinity Parish
	Gleichen | www.gleichenalberta.ca
	St Andrew's Anglican Church & Anglican Church Women Gleichen & District Library Society Communities in Bloom Gleichen Fire Department Curling Club Gleichen Lions Club Figure Skating Club Gleichen Minor Hockey	Gleichen Agricultural Society Gleichen Parent Student Council Gleichen Arena Hidden Valley Golf Resort Society Gleichen & District Community Centre Old Sun Community College Gleichen & District Fair Committee Gleichen-Cluny United Fund
	Lyalta | www.lyalta.ca
	Lyalta Community Club	The Lakes of Muirfield
	Namaka
	Namaka Community Club Namaka Community Hall	Namaka History Book Society
	Nightingale
	Nightingale Community Hall Association
	Rosebud | www.rosebud.ca
	Rosebud Community Centre Rosebud School of the Arts Rosebud Historical Society and Centennial Museum Rosebud Covenant Church	Rosebud Lions Club Rosebud Folk Club Rosebud Theatre

 

Dining
	Wheatland County
	Country Farm House The Country Farmhouse opened in the summer of 2005. It offers a collection of unique giftware, antiques and handmade items lodged in a charming, old-fashioned farmhouse. Offering lunch and supper daily, the Country Farmhouse is a great place to head for a day trip or stop by on your way down the Trans-Canada Highway near Cluny. 734-2593 North Bow Lodge Enjoy your dining experience on the spacious 1200 square foot patio. Meals are home-style and will tantalize your taste buds with many local products … Alberta Grade ‘A’ Alberta beef and pork, locally grown fresh garden vegetables and fruits. Whether you are coming alone or as a member of a group, the staff at the Lodge will make you feel at like you’re at home. Open seasonally near Carseland. 936-5639 Rosebud Theatre's Mercantile Dining Room Executive Chef Pat Murphy and his hospitality team have prepared a delectable buffet sure to satisfy any appetite. Tea and coffee are included with your meal. Assorted fountain beverages and wine are available from the menu. 677-2350.
	Within Wheatland County's Municipal Boundary
	Strathmore has many fine restuarants to choose from. There are chain restaurants such as Boston Pizza, McDonald's, Tim Horton's, and Joey's Only, along with many independent establishments, including The Station listed below. Strathmore Station Restaurant & Pub A well reviewed restaurant. 934-0000 in Strathmore. Draught Horse Bar & Grill Rockyford. 533-3760 Standard Hotel Standard. 644-3888 Don's Cafe & Lounge Hussar. 787-2525

 

Farmers' Market
	Within Wheatland County's Municipal Boundary
	Strathmore Farmers' Market The indoor/outdoor summer Strathmore Farmers' Market runs on Fridays from mid-June to mid-September. The hours are 3:30pm to 7:30pm. This market includes many vendors from the surrounding Wheatland County, including two Hutterite colonies. In addition to summer markets, they also host a Mother's Day market the second last Saturday in April and a HUGE Christmas market the last Saturday in November, both at the Strathmore Civic Centre.

 

Golf Courses
	Wheatland County
	Akokiniskway: Rosebud Golf Course A family oriented, friendly place to golf. Open to the public from mid-April to mid-October, 7am til dusk everyday. The peaceful Akokiniskway Golf Course retains the Blackfoot name for the Rosebud River Valley, a name which translates as “meeting place by the river of many roses”. Services include our licensed concession, cart rental and the proshop. 677-2250 Hidden Valley Golf Resort Located near Cluny. 734-3033 Oxbow Country Golf Course Oxbow Country Golf Course is a fully equipped 9 hole golf course with a clubhouse, restaurant, bar, and practice area. 934-3693 Speargrass Golf Course An 18-hole Championship length golf course located on the banks of the Bow River. The beautifully manicured links style layout offers choices of four different teeing grounds on each hole for all abilities, with yardage ranging from 5000 to 6670 yards. Generous fairways and large greens accept a well hit shot and strategically placed sand traps and water hazards as well as tall fescue grass framing each hole await those less fortunate shots. Slope rating ranges from 116 from the forward tees to a conservative 129 from the black tees. One very unique feature of the golf course lies in the fact that both front and back nines have 3 par threes, 3 par fours and 3 par fives. 901-1134
	Within Wheatland County's Municipal Boundary
	Strathmore Golf Course This semi-private, 18-hole course, just 25 minutes east of Calgary, might be one of the best-kept secrets on the prairies. Aside from the canal, the course boasts several lakes which attract wildlife habitat and ensure a rich green layout all season. Par - Gold 72; Red 74. Yardage- 5,298 to 6,678. Driving range with a natural grass tee-off area and two putting greens, cart and club rentals, pro shop, lessons, clubhouse with dining room, restaurant, coffee shop, snack bar, outdoor patio, barbecue and banquet facility. 934-2299

 

Hospitals
	Wheatland County
	Wheatland County residents are primarily served by five local hospitals: Strathmore, Drumheller, Bassano, Peter Lougheed, and Alberta Children's. For more information, please visit the "Health Care" page.

 

Libraries
	Wheatland County
	Strathmore Municipal Library Residents of Wheatland County can obtain a library card at the Strathmore Municipal Library, part of the Marigold Library System. Located in Strathmore. 934-5440 Gleichen & District Library Society Run by the the Gleichen and District Library Society, the Gleichen Public Library is open two days a week and is located at 404 Main St. In addition to a vast array of contemporary and classical authors, reference materials, and a great children's collection, the library also carries videos, has internet access, and offers fax services. Library membership is open to anyone in the Gleichen-Cluny-Siksika area. 734-2390
	Within Wheatland County's Municipal Boundary
	Hussar Municipal Library 787-3781 Rockyford Library 533-3964 Standard Municipal Library 644-3995

 

Lodging
	Wheatland County
	Field of Dreams Bed & Breakfast If you think your dreams of a weekend getaway are remote then look no further than Field of Dreams Bed and Breakfast in Rosebud! Whether yours is a simple escape, theatre weekend or golfing foursome...welcome! 677-2446 North Bow Lodge North Bow Lodge near Carseland is your only full service vacation and fishing accommodations on the world renowned Bow River. The Lodge, located approximately 35 minutes southeast of Calgary, in one of the most scenic and relaxing areas east of the Rocky Mountains, affords avid fishermen with excellent sporting opportunities. 936-5639. Queen Regent Bed & Breakfast Beautifully decorated theme rooms with private or shared baths are available year round. This historically significant home, nestled in the heart of Rosebud, is perfect for retreats, reunions, theatre-goers, and explorers. Located one block from the Rosebud Dinner Theatre, and 25 minutes from the Royal Tyrell Museum in Drumheller. 677-2451 Rocking R Guest Ranch The Rocking R Guest Ranch invites you to experience “Your Little Piece of the Range.” Enjoy captivating sunsets and star filled skies while you relax in the hot tub or toast marshmallows over the campfire, and then retire to your charming cabin atop a ridge. Luxury Bed & Breakfast and Cottage Accommodations at Rocking R include the cozy The Hitch n’ Post Cabin and The Bunkhouse Cabin. We offer a number of equestrian activities including Wagon Rides, Introduction to Horses, One Day Equestrian Adventure and Three Day Equestrian Adventure. 934-6974 or toll free 1-866-746-5075. Rosebud Country Inn The Rosebud Country Inn provides an idyllic country setting in the picturesque Rosebud River Valley for a relaxing place to stay. “Home is where the heart is” and we’re sure that from a first glance through your entire stay, the Inn will become a place that provides a unique rural ambiance, real country hospitality, comfort, and relaxation. 677-2211 Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast Come and join us at the Rose Cottage B&B in beautiful Rosebud. Your stay with us will include a two course candlelight breakfast with freshly roasted coffee, a lovely sitting room where you can relax, queen and single beds in our theme rooms, and daisy-fresh facilities. 677-2017 Sproule Heritage Place Bed & Breakfast Enjoy a taste of the past at this B & B, which is located in an authentically restored home that was chosen by Hallmark USA for filming and is an Alberta designated farm site. East of Strathmore. 934-3219
	Within Wheatland County's Municipal Boundary
	Strathmore From Best Western to Travelodge, Strathmore has a number of hotels available. For more information, please click this link to see Strathmore's accommodations.

 

Market Gardens
	Wheatland County
	AVB Greenhouses Plants, mostly flowers. 644-2380 Bumbleberry Orchards & Field Stone Fruit Wines 10.5 km south of Strathmore on Highway 817. Certified Organic: OPAM 2003; OCIA 2004. We grow June-bearing strawberries, day-neutral strawberries, raspberries, saskatoon berries, and wild black cherries. Alberta's first cottage winery. Sits on 50 acres of mature berry orchards. All wines are 100% produced from our luscious crops of raspberries, strawberries, wild black cherries and saskatoon berries. Our on-location Wine Store is open from early May through to the Thanksgiving weekend in October. 934-2749 Eagle Lake Nurseries 5km east and 2.5km south of Strathmore. Trees and plants. 934-3622 Poplar Creek Farm They sell their own lamb, beef, poultry, available seasonally and frozen. In addition, they have eggs, peas, carrots, yellow- and white-fleshed potatoes. Near Rockyford. 533-2150 Serviceberry Farms Picking strawberries is a pleasure in weed-free fields - 3 ½ acres or 6 miles of strawberry rows. We grow the June-bearing (July in Alberta!) Kent strawberries. In addition, we grow saskatoons and fresh vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, beets, peas and beans. 8km west of Strathmore, and 5.6km north. 934-2412

 

Museums
	Wheatland County
	Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park  After years of development, Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is now open.  It features a $3 million Blackfoot heritage exhibition, a 100-seat theatre, galleries, a restaurant and gift shop, as well as a teepee village where visitors can eat and sleep.  Blackfoot Crossing was the site of the Treaty 7 signing.  Ecotours and historical tours through the natural amphitheatre in the Bow River Valley, where visitors can see the gravesite of Treaty 7 signatory Chief Crowfoot, are also available.  From Calgary, 100 km east on Highway 1 and 7 km south on Highway 842. Rosebud District Centennial Museum Rosebud Centennial Museum highlights the pioneer and ranching history of the Rosebud, Redland, and Beynon areas. Many unique collections, such as cartoon post cards sent by Dick Cosgrave, the famous chuckwagon driver, old fashioned washing machines, Rosebud School of the Arts memorablia are available for visitors to look through. One feature is an extraordinary collection of antique tools, which were gathered over a lifetime by the late B.D. "Dude" Cote of Strathmore. Mr. Cote collected from neighbours, attended auction sales and spent many hours to bring his tools into "next to new"condition. The Museum also features a self-guided walking tour of 12 signs around Rosebud, which outline local history.
	Within Wheatland County's Municipal Boundary
	Chrissie's Antique Bottle Collection For a unique view of the past, you will want to see this collection of over 1000 bottles lovingly gathered over many years by Chrissie Pedersen, these bottles range around the world and across many generations. Teeny-tiny bottles, big bottles, antique bottles, Avon bottles and many others make up this fascinating collection. More recently, other antiques have been included to the collection including syrup, tobacco and honey cans and antique cigar boxes. In Rockyford. 533-3744
	Outside Wheatland County's Municipal Boundary
	Glenbow Museum Glenbow Museum is "Where the World Meets the West" - where intriguing stories from Western Canada connect with extraordinary art and artifacts from around the world. Combining a museum, art gallery, library and archives all under one roof, Glenbow boasts over a million artifacts and some 28,000 works of art in its vast collections and is one of the largest museums in Canada. Pieces of Wheatland County's past can be found in the Glenbow Museum's collections. 30km east of Wheatland County's eastern border in downtown Calgary. 268-4100

 

www.blackfootcrossing.ca

Police
	Within Wheatland County's Municipal Boundary
	Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Wheatland County is served by RCMP detachments in Strathmore and Gleichen. For more detailed information, please see the "Emergency Services" page.

 

Provincial Park
	Wheatland County
	Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park The management and staff at the park endeavour to provide a family camping environment. Excellent access to the Bow River provides exceptional opportunities for both novice and accomplished anglers. 934-3523

 

Rodeos
	Wheatland County
	Gleichen FCA Rodeo Hosted by the Gleichen and District Ag Society in late August. Features live entertainment, beer gardens, Lions breakfast, trade fair, Bar-B-Q supper at the curling rink, and Fall Fair dance. The Gleichen Rodeo is the last regular season rodeo of the year in the Foothills Cowboys Association, so the season leaders are decided here.
	Within Wheatland County's Municipal Boundary
	Hussar Summer Dayz Rodeo Mid June. Parade, PBR Canada Tour Pro Series bull riding, barbecue, dance, garage sale, bull fighting, mixed slow-pitch tournament, beer gardens, sheep riding, and fishing derby. Rockyford Lions Rodeo This friendly small town puts on the “Biggest Little Show in Alberta” in late July. It’s much more than just a rodeo in Rockyford: wild cow milking, sheep riding, mutton busting, relay, businessmen’s wild cow riding, poker bull fight, a parade, beer gardens, kids midway, chuck wagon races and much more. Gate admission covers all rodeo, events & wagons. For more info call 403-533-3773 or 533-3771 or 533-3950. Strathmore Heritage Days Stampede If you're looking for the BEST western adventure you'll always remember, including Running with the Bulls, WPCA Chuckwagon Races & CPRA Pro Rodeo, then head to the Strathmore Heritage Days Stampede on the August long weekend! 934-5811

 

Schools
	Wheatland County
	Young people living in Wheatland County attend schools in the Golden Hills School Division and a Christ the Redeemer Separate Catholic School. For more information, please visit the "Education" page.

 

Swimming Pools
	Within Wheatland County's Municipal Boundary
	Strathmore Aquatic Centre Our pool is a 25 meter indoor pool, with 6 lanes and a 1m diving board in the deep end (4.7m). It offers many services in the community such as public, family, or seniors swim times as well as Swimming Lessons, Lane Swimming, Aqua-Size or Deep Water Running Classes, and private rentals. 934-3325
	Just Outside Wheatland County's Municipal Boundary
	Bassano Outdoor Pool The outdoor Swimming Pool has operated for approximately 40 years in its present basin. The Town owned/operated facility has provided many years and hours of enjoyment, instruction and recreational opportunities. If you have lived in Bassano or within a 30 mile radius chances are that you have been to the Bassano Swimming Pool. The Pool is a happening place for young families and children and provides employment opportunities to locals with the required Red Cross Water Safety qualifications.  An enhanced swimming pool facility is currently in development. Drumheller Aqua-Plex The Drumheller Aquaplex offers a great selection of public swims where our focus is on your leisure time. With a trained staff, the safety of you and your family matter to all of us. It is becoming more important for your children to acquire swimming skills, and quite often the best way to start with your child is by parent participation. With parents active involvement in pool fun, the sooner your child learns to enjoy water fun to its fullest. 823-1322

Community Lifestyle

Live, Work, and Do Business in Wheatland

Live | Work | Do Business

Live

Homes | Schools | Health Care | Community Spirit | Safety | Recreation

Far enough removed from the hustle and bustle of Calgary, Wheatland County is the right location for everyone - families and seniors seeking strong community support, aspiring entrepreneurs, and business owners.

For generations, folks have enjoyed doing business, working and raising families in Wheatland County. Future residents can choose to live in an agriculturally-oriented rural area or a "hometown" setting within the convenience of one of our larger communities.

Homes

In Wheatland County, owning your own home and land is still possible.
While prices for homes in Calgary and its suburbs have sky-rocketed, home prices in Wheatland County have risen at a more gentle pace. Prices generally rise as you head west through Wheatland County (closer to Calgary). For more information, please see the "Housing" page.

Exciting Residential Developments in Wheatland County
The Lakes of Muirfield in Lyalta
Speargrass Golf Course Community near Carseland

Carseland West in Carseland

Is your dream home or little piece of undeveloped heaven ready for you to buy right now?
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Schools

Wheatland County offers a variety of educational opportunities
The region boasts a high standard of education - with smaller classrooms and diverse programs, students not only receive a quality education, but the individual attention not available in larger centres.

90% satisfaction rate among parents
In a March 2000 school board survey of 1,310 parents from Golden Hills School Division, 90% indicated they were satisfied with the efforts of teachers to provide a good program and to meet the needs of their children (Annual Education Report - Golden Hills School Division #75, 2000).

Education Information
For more information on the schools and education opportunities available in Wheatland County, please click "Education" on the left navigation menu.

Health Care

Help is close at hand in Wheatland County
In Wheatland County, you are never more than 35km from a hospital. With Strathmore Hospital within Wheatland County's municipal boundary, and Bassano Hospital only 3km from the south-eastern boundary, Drumheller Hospital just 10km from the north-eastern boundary, and Calgary's Peter Lougheed Hospital only 25km from the eastern border, help is close at hand.

World-class children's hospital within easy reach
In addition, the first free-standing pediatric facility to be built in Canada in more than 20 years, Alberta Children's Hospital, a world-class facility, is just 35km from Wheatland County's eastern border.

Health Care Information
For more information, check out the "Emergency Services" and "Health Care" pages.

Community Spirit

Neighbours still help neighbours in Wheatland County
In Wheatland County, community spirit is alive and well. From the $1.4 million raised in Hussar to build a new arena, to the $20,000 raised in Rockyford in one weekend for cancer research, and the thousands raised for a Lyalta family who lost their home to fire, Wheatland County residents still rally together to support their community.

Community groups in nearly every community, no matter how small
No matter how small a community appears to be, you can usually find at least one club or association in every Wheatland community. The purpose of these groups range from providing social opportunities for local members, to putting on events, doing group fitness activities, or raising money for local charities. For more information on Community Organizations, visit the "Community Services" page.

A grain elevator and a community hall
One of the highest priorities for farmers and other residents of Wheatland County was to build their very own community hall. Today, community halls are scattered throughout Wheatland County and serve as places for wedding receptions, Christmas concerts, family reunions, bridal showers, dances, and community shakers of all sorts. For more information on our Community Halls, check out the "Community Services" page.

Safety

Peace of mind
Many residents and business owners choose to locate in Wheatland County because of the safety and security of small town living. As indicated by the table at right, crime statistics are substantially lower in the region than typical of a larger metropolitan center like the City of Calgary.

Police, Fire, 911, and Ambulance Services
Wheatland County is well served by the RCMP, rural fire departments, 911, and air and ground ambulance services. For more information, please visit the "Emergency Services" page.

Recreation

Outdoor and indoor pursuits of all kinds!
Recreation activities include outdoor pursuits such as fishing, boating, hunting, golfing, horseback ridng, and more! Parks, are large and small throughout our communities. Indoor activities include everything from curling, hockey, basketball, volleyball, football, soccer and martial arts to crafts and fine art acitivites, like music and theatre.

Indulge in the West's favourite sport - RODEO!
Wheatland County is host to several Canadian and World Champion rodeos - Gleichen, Rockyford, Hussar and of course, the world renowned Heritage Days Stampede in Strathmore!

Day trips to the Rocky Mountains
For those days when you seek to escape the wide-open skies of the prairies, a day trip to the Rocky Mountains may be in order. From Wheatland County, one is only 145km (90 miles) from the gates of Banff National Park. Many residents of Wheatland County are avid skiers and snowboarders.

Recreation Information
For more information on our arenas, curling rinks, campgrounds, community halls, dining establishments, farmers' market, golf courses, libraries, market gardens, museums, provinical park, rodeos, and recreation facilities, please visit the "Community Services" page.

Work

Employment

As you can see on the "Labour Force" page, the unemployment rate in Wheatland County dropped from 4% in 1996, to 2% in 2001. Jobs are plentiful in Wheatland County, as is demonstrated each week in the classifieds section of the Strathmore Standard or Community Futures Wild Rose's Online Job Bank. Come to Wheatland County, we have a job for you!

Commute

If you would rather just live in Wheatland County, and work in Calgary or Strathmore, commuting is a great option. Those commuting to Calgary will love driving with the sun at their backs both for the drive to work in the morning and the drive home in the afternoon. The miles just slip by on the wide-open, flat prairie.

Do Business

Wheatland County is open for business!
With the local economy continuing to grow, support for business in Wheatland County is strong. Discover the Wheatland County Advantage with:

• World-class agricultural production stemming from the quality of farm land and natural resources.
• Clean air and water, and unmatched scenery.
• Culturally diverse communities with a quality of life second to none.
• Lower operating and start up costs.
• An abundance of energy reserves that fuel a thriving oil and gas industry.
• An abundance of affordable housing which translates into a lower cost of living.

 

Newly Rezoned TransCanada Highway-front Commercial Land

This West Highway #1 Area Structure Plan's objectives include:

• to accomodate development opportunities in Wheatland County for light to medium industrial and compatible commercial land uses.
• to provide longer-term base for future economic growth that will be of mutual benefit to the residents & communities of Wheatland County and the Town of Strathmore.
• to allow the continuation of existing land uses.
• to ensure an economical, user-pay road network, compatible with long range Provincial freeway development planning objectives.
• to ensure a high quality of development standards befitting proximity to the Trans Canada Highway.
• to provide for an effective development process in terms of application processing, engineering, landscaping, environmental and economic considerations.

The location of the Area Structure Plan relative to the Calgary Oil & Gas service industry, as well as it's proximity to Strathmore, as a rapidly growing residential community, offers opportunities for long term development of industrial/commercial land uses. This designtaion allows for industrial land users in Calgary, to secure the type of access required to serve their operational hinterland in a flexible and convenient manner.

Discover the Alberta Advantage!

Alberta has one of the lowest overall tax rates in Canada. With no provincial sales tax, provincial general capital tax, payroll tax or machinery and equipment tax coupled with a combined federal/provincial corporate income tax rate of less than 30.1% by 2004, Alberta is positioned to become one of the most attractive business tax regimes in North America.

In 2004, Alberta reduced its general corporate income tax rate from 13.5% to 8%. The combined federal/provincial corporate income tax rate was less than 30.1% in 2004.

No Business Tax

In addition to the provincial tax benefits, the Wheatland County has no business tax and very affordable business licenses, on average $50 per year. This is compared to a Calgary business tax of 9.04% of assessed property value. (2002)

Support for Employers

Community Futures Wild Rose, a partner to Wheatland County, can assist your business with:

• Business development loans
• Business analysis
• Free job posting services
• Information and potential access to subsidized government programs
• In-centre and online resources
• Video conferencing units
• Business workshops, seminars, and self-employment training
• and much more.

Economic Base

Our proud heritage of independence and strong work ethic is well represented in the quality and presence of our farms and ranches throughout Wheatland County.  This pride is reflected by the community spirit and collective vision for the future.  Dedicated sterwardship of the land, once primarily agriculture, in now the strength of Wheatland County. 

Agriculture

Though beef and grain production is still the main agricultural activity, many other agri-business opportunites are reaching fruition, maintaing our land, as our greatest resource.  Throughout Wheatland County you will find ultramodern grain elevators, seed cleaning plants, hog production facilities and various smaller businesses servicing this sector. 

Oil & Gas

Oil & Gas activity and support services provided by an array of small and large corporate companies offer employment and a strong economy to the residents of Wheatland County.  Beacuse of the close proximity to major transportation links to Calgary and other urban centres, commercial and industrial opportunities continue to grow - logistics, warehousing and distribution are just few growth opportunities Wheatland County holds.  Wheatland County is in a most ideal position to offer resources and services to repuatable organizations & enterprising entrepreneurs looking for strong, sustainable economic development. 

 

Continuing growth and development of agribusiness, oil & gas, distribution and manufacturing will add to our existingly vibrant, economic outlook.

Development Opportunities

Recent designation of land located directly west of the Town of Strathmore along Trans Canada Highway, just east of Calgary, highlights the tremendous opportunity for enhanced economic growth within Wheatland County. 

Education

Wheatland County falls within two school divisions:

• Golden Hills School Division #75
• Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools

 

Elementary, Junior High, and Senior High

The majority of students attend brick-and-mortor public schools through Golden Hills School Division. If you live in the country, you can determine which bus route you are on and for which school by calling the Golden Hills Transportation Supervisor at 1-877-442-4340 and providing your legal land description.

Ardenode, Cheadle, Lyalta, Namaka, Nightingale, Strathmore Area

Youth living in the above communities attend the following schools in Strathmore.

• Westmount Elementary (K to 6)
• Wheatland Elementary (K to 6)
• Crowther Memorial Junior High (7 to 9)
• Strathmore High (10 to 12)
• Strathmore Storefront
• Sacred Heart Academy (K to 12)

 

Carseland & Speargrass Subdivision

Youth living in the above communities attend the following schools in Carseland and Strathmore.

• Carseland Elementary (K to 6)
• Crowther Memorial Junior High (7 to 9)
• Strathmore High (10 to 12)
• Strathmore Storefront

 

Cluny & Gleichen

Youth living in the above communities attend the following schools in Gleichen.

• Central Bow Valley (K to 12)
• Sequoia Outreach School (7 to 12)

 

Dalum Area

Youth living in the Dalum area attend the following schools in Standard or Drumheller.

• Standard School (K to 12)
• Greentree Elementary (K to 6)
• Drumheller Composite High (7 to 12)
• Drumheller Outreach (7 to 12)

 

Hussar Area

Youth living in the Hussar area attend the following school in Hussar.

• Hussar School (K to 12)

 

Rockyford, Rosebud & Standard Areas

Youth living in the above areas attend the following schools in Rockyford and Standard.

• Rockyford School (K to 9)
• Standard School (K to 12)

 

Virtual School

If attending a brick-and-mortar school isn't right for you or your child, residents of our area have two virtual/online options:

• Golden Hills Virtual School
• St. Paul's Academy

 

Home School

In Alberta, parents have the option to home school their children. For more information, visit the Alberta Education website.

Emergency Services

Air Ambulance | Emergency Rooms | Fire Departments | Ground Ambulance | Police

Wheatland County has one of the most sophisticated E911 centers in Alberta with advandced life support ambulances, paramedic and hospital facilities.  Fire and policing protection are provided through Wheatland County by professionally trained volunteer fire departments, RCMP, County Special Constables and Town Constables.

Call 911 in case of emergency.

Air Ambulance
	Serving Wheatland County
	City of Calgary EMS One fixed wing dedicated Air Ambulance aircraft and one rotary wing dedicated Air Ambulance aircraft. STARS The Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) is a non-profit charitable organization. Our funding needs are met through private donations received from individuals, service groups, businesses and corporations, and through collaborative affiliation agreements with Capital Health and the Calgary Health Region. STARS has operated from a Calgary base since 1985. Calgary base located at 1441 Aviation Park NE. In case of emergency, call 911. Office phone: 295-1811

 

Emergency Rooms
	Within Wheatland County's Municipal Boundary
	Strathmore District Health Services (Hospital) Located at 200 Brent Boulevard, Strathmore. In case of emergency, call 911. Office phone: 934-4204
	Just Outside Wheatland County's Municipal Boundary
	Alberta Children's Hospital A world-class facility, just 35km from Wheatland County's eastern border. Located at 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW Calgary. In case of emergency, call 911. Office phone: 955-7211 Bassano Health Centre (Hospital) Only 3km from the south eastern corner of Wheatland County. Located at 608 - 5th Avenue Bassano. In case of emergency, call 911. Office phone: 641-6100 Drumheller Health Centre (Hospital) Just 10km from Wheatland County's north-eastern border. Located at 351 - 9 St. NW, Drumheller. In case of emergency, call 911. Office phone: 823-6500 Peter Lougheed Centre (Hospital) Only 25km from Wheatland County's eastern border. Located at 3500 - 26 Ave NE Calgary. In case of emergency, call 911. Office phone: 943-4555

 

Fire Departments
	Wheatland County
	Fire protection within Wheatland County is provided by nine rural fire departments. In total, more than 160 volunteer firefighters serve these departments. In case of emergency, call 911. Wheatland County Rural Fire Associations Carseland Rural Fire Association Cluny Rural Fire Association Dalum Rural Fire Association Gleichen Rural Fire Association Hussar Rural Fire Association Rockyford Rural Fire Association Rosebud Rural Fire Association Standard Rural Fire Association Strathmore Rural Fire Association

 

Ground Ambulance
	Wheatland County
	Wheatland & Adjacent Districts EMS Located at 196 Brent Blvd Strathmore. In case of emergency, call 911. Office number: 934-4079

 

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
	Wheatland County
	RCMP Gleichen Detachment Located at 508 - 4 Avenue Gleichen. In case of emergency, call 911. Office number: 734-3923 RCMP Strathmore Detachment Located at 500 Westlake Road Strathmore. In case of emergency, call 911. Office number: 934-3535

 

Health Care

Health Care in Wheatland County is administered through the Calgary Health Region. Area residents are served by a number of hospitals in and just outside the county.

Hospitals
	Within Wheatland County's Municipal Boundary
	Strathmore District Health Services (Hospital) 25 bed active care, 23 bed extended care with full 24 hour emergency medical services. 934-4204 Strathmore Health Unit Programs, services and clinics offered at the centre: post-natal visits, Well Child Services (vaccinations), Growing Opportunities, School Health, Sexual Health, Young Family Wellness Programs, Community Nutrition, international travel information, and Communicable Disease Control. 934-3454
	Just Outside Wheatland County's Municipal Boundary
	Alberta Children's Hospital A world-class facility, just 35km from Wheatland County's eastern border. The new Alberta Children’s Hospital is the first free-standing pediatric facility to be built in Canada in more than 20 years. Approximately 133 beds. Services include Emergency Department, Surgical Suites, Operating Theatres, Day Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Family and Community Resource Centre, Dr. Gordon Townsend School, Spiritual Care, Art Therapy Room, Emily's Backyard Play Area, Pet Visiting Room, Telehealth, and Healing Gardens. 955-7211 Bassano Health Centre (Hospital) Only 3km from the south eastern corner of Wheatland County. The Bassano Health Center has acute care beds, continuing care beds, 24-hour emergency room service, and a physical therapy department. 641-6100 Drumheller Health Centre (Hospital) Just 10km from Wheatland County's north-eastern border. Houses acute care, continuing care, 24-hour emergency, community care, public health, mental health and other related services all at one site. 823-6500 Peter Lougheed Centre (Hospital) Only 25km from Wheatland County's eastern border. One of the 3 big hospitals in Calgary. Located at 3500 - 26 Ave. NE Calgary. 943-4555

Publicly funded health care
Wheatland County is part of a province-wide commitment to providing excellent medical service. The Alberta Health system is publicly administered and funded, with approximately one third of provincial spending allocated to healthcare.

Key Contacts for Business Development

Wheatland County Administration Office

Wheatland County has well trained staff in various departments that efficiently expedite the daily operatons of the County as well as planning for the future. Our personnel is supported by new facilities and the latest in tools and equipment, including our own earthmoving and road building machinery, to handle requests from small to large.

Contact Information
Mailing Address	Telephone Numbers	Electronic Contacts
Wheatland County Highway 1, RR 1 Strathmore, AB T1P 1J6	Tel: (403) 934-3321 Fax: (403) 934-4889	Web: www.wheatlandcounty.ca Email: jennifer.deak@wheatlandcounty.ca (County Manager)

Community Futures Wild Rose

Community Futures Wild Rose is a user-friendly business development centre, entrepreneurial development centre, career and employment centre, and a key partner in community economic development in the Wild Rose Region. Specific services we provide include:

• Fully repayable business loans up to $150,000
• Free job posting service with in-office paper job board and online job bank
• Career counselling and job search assistance including resume and cover letter preparation assistance
• Free internet and computer access, plus access to printing and photocopying
• Small business training through the Self Employment Program and free and low cost business seminars via tele-conferencing

Community Futures Wild Rose Contact Information
Mailing Address	Telephone Numbers	Electroninc Contacts
Community Futures Wild Rose PO Box 2159 Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2	Tel: (403) 934-6488 Toll free: (888) 881-9675 Fax: (403) 934-6492	Web: www.cfwildrose.ca

Location

Google Map | Geographic Highlights | Distances Chart | Transportation Highlights

Geographic Highlights

• Prairie
  • The majority of the Wheatland County landscape is prairie. (An area of land of low topographic relief that historically supported grasses and herbs, with few trees, and having generally a mesic (moderate or temperate) climate. Wikipedia)
• Badlands
  • The north-eastern area of Wheatland County is in the region known as the Badlands. (Badlands are a type of arid terrain with clay-rich soil that has been extensively eroded by wind and water. Canyons, ravines, gullies, hoodoos and other such geological forms are common in badlands. Badlands usually have a spectacular color display that alternates from dark black/blue coal stria to bright clays to red scoria. Wikipedia)
  • The badlands are such a prominant feature of this area, that the tourism region for this area is called Badlands.
• Rivers
  • Bow River
    • Wheatland County is boardered on the south by the Bow River. This river is an important source of drinking water, water for irrigation, and hydroelectric power. It also provides habitat for wildlife and opportunities for recreation such as fishing and boating. Wikipedia
  • Crowfoot River
  • Red Deer River
    • Wheatland County is bordered on the east by the Red Deer River, a major tributary of the South Saskatchewan River. Wikipedia
  • Rosebud River
  • Creeks: Serviceberry, Crowfoot, Severn, Atusis, Parflesh, Home Coulee, Seiu
  
• Lakes
  • Eagle Lake
  • Dalemead Lake
  • Deadhorse Lake
  • Mattoyekiu Lake
  • Namaka Lake
  • Seiu Lake
  • small lakes: Whey Lake, Two Bar Lake, Alkali Lake
  
• Mountains
  • Wheatland County doesn't actually contain any mountains, but with the gates of Banff National Park only 145km (90 miles or 1.5 hours) away, many Wheatland County residents are avid skiers and snowboarders. Also, on clear days the Rocky Mountains are clearly visible on the western horizon.

Distances Chart

Driving Distances
Driving Distance From	Calgary (city centre)		Calgary International Airport		Edmonton Alberta		Vancouver BC		Toronto Ontario		United States Border*		Strathmore Alberta
	km	hrs	km	hrs	km	hrs	km	hrs	km	hrs	km	hrs	km	hrs
Carseland	69	0.85	70	0.85	355	3.6	1038	12	3379	35	263	3	26	0.35
Cheadle	52	0.65	54	0.65	339	3.4	1021	11.9	3354	34.7	298	3.4	13	0.15
Cluny	108	1.2	110	1.2	395	4	1077	12.5	3303	34.15	278	3.1	57	0.6
Gleichen	93	1	95	1	380	3.8	1063	12.3	3313	34.3	266	3	43	0.5
Lyalta	56	0.7	37	0.5	316	3.2	1025	12	3375	34.9	309	3.5	21	0.25
Namaka	52	0.65	54	0.65	339	3.4	1021	11.9	3354	34.7	298	3.4	12.8	0.15
Rosebud	118	1.45	99	1.3	316	3.5	1088	12.7	3367	35	331	3.9	67	0.85

Transportation Highlights

• Road - Four major highways
  • TransCanada Highway 1 (east to west)
  • Highway 21 (north to south)
  • Highway 24 (west to south)
  • Highway 56 (north to south)
• Rail - Three rail lines extend through Wheatland County:
  • CN Rail's Calgary-Drumheller main line
  • CP Rail's Calgary-Saskatoon main line
  • CP Rail's Standard-Hussar-Bassano feeder line
• Air
  • Calgary International Airport - only 30 minutes away from Lyalta

For more complete transportation information, please see the "Transportation" page.

Post Secondary Education

Arts College

Rosebud School of the Arts
Wheatland County is home to Rosebud School of the Arts, a Christian certificate, mentorship, and internship granting institution located in Rosebud, Alberta. (403) 677-2350

Study acting, art, speech, movement, choir, dance, script analysis, music theory, spiritual formation, Christianity and the arts, drama ministry, and technical theatre, plus you’ll travel to the West Coast and experience the best of BC theatre.

Deepen your understanding of your personal gifts and talents, and upon completion of the Certificate Programme, you are prepared to pursue further training in a specialization of your choice and calling.

Continuing Education

Wheatland Further Education Society
55 Hillview Road
Strathmore, AB T1P 1T8

Telephone: (403) 934-5785
Fax: (403) 901-1785
E-mail: wfes@telus.net

WFES is one of 83 Community Adult Learning Councils located across the province of Alberta providing non-credit learning opportunities to adults. WFES is committed to promoting, facilitating, coordinating, and supporting lifelong learning within Wheatland County. Establishing a community where adult learners can participate with confidence and whose learning needs can be fulfilled.

Courses are offered in the following categories: ESL and Adult Basic Literacy, Agriculture, Arts & Crafts, Business & Industry, Children & Youth, Computers, Food & Home Crafts, General Interest, Health & Safety, Seniors, and Sports & Fitness.

Hope Bridges Society
E-mail: info@hopebridges.ca
Web: www.hopebridges.ca

Hope Bridges is a group of concerned citizens who bring people together to foster understanding and acceptance within our community. We do this by creating opportunities for people to express themselves through the arts. Our Society envisions a community where everyone is welcomed, embraced and valued.

Colleges, Universities & Technical Institutes

Beyond primary and secondary schooling, Wheatland County residents need not travel far to access a wide range of post secondary opportunities, such as universities, colleges and technical institutes.

Institutions Located Within 100 Miles of Wheatland County

• Alberta College of Art & Design (Calgary)
• Alliance University College - Nazarene University College (Calgary)
• Bow Valley College (Calgary)
• DeVry Institute of Technology (Calgary)
• Lethbridge College
• Mount Royal College (Calgary)
• Olds College
• Red Deer College
• Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Calgary)
• St. Mary's University College (Calgary)
• University of Calgary
• University of Lethbridge

 

Taxation

Wheatland County has no business tax, compared with the City of Calgary's 8.66% business tax. Also, our property taxes are at a lower rate than those charged in Calgary.

2006 Wheatland County Tax Rate Information
	Residential/ Farmland	Non-Residential
Municipal Tax Rate	5.9080	8.4582
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate	4.1530	4.6430
Education Opted Out Tax Rate	4.1530	4.6430
Allowance for Non-Collection of Requisitioned Taxes
Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate	0.0320	0.0320

Source: Alberta Municipal Affairs

Transportation

Road | Rail | Air | Postal & Courier

Road

Move goods to and from Wheatland County efficiently and economically with a comprehensive network of highways. Well-maintained primary and secondary highways provide the necessary infrastructure to move goods within the region, throughout western Canada and across the border into the United States.

The three major highways that connect the region are the Trans Canada Highway (#1), which runs east and west, and Highway #21, which provides north south access, and highway 24 running west to south. Our provincial high-standard highway system routinely handles trucks of up to 62,500 kg and provides links with all major North American destinations.

A network of secondary highways connect smaller centres with the major transportation routes. Bus, courier and rail service also serve the Wheatland County. Plus, the Calgary International Airport is in close proximity to the region.

Driving Distances
Driving Distance From	Calgary (city centre)		Calgary International Airport		Edmonton Alberta		Vancouver BC		Toronto Ontario		United States Border*		Strathmore Alberta
	km	hrs	km	hrs	km	hrs	km	hrs	km	hrs	km	hrs	km	hrs
Carseland	69	0.85	70	0.85	355	3.6	1038	12	3379	35	263	3	26	0.35
Cheadle	52	0.65	54	0.65	339	3.4	1021	11.9	3354	34.7	298	3.4	13	0.15
Cluny	108	1.2	110	1.2	395	4	1077	12.5	3303	34.15	278	3.1	57	0.6
Gleichen	93	1	95	1	380	3.8	1063	12.3	3313	34.3	266	3	43	0.5
Lyalta	56	0.7	37	0.5	316	3.2	1025	12	3375	34.9	309	3.5	21	0.25
Namaka	52	0.65	54	0.65	339	3.4	1021	11.9	3354	34.7	298	3.4	12.8	0.15
Rosebud	118	1.45	99	1.3	316	3.5	1088	12.7	3367	35	331	3.9	67	0.85

Rail

Canadian National Railway Company and Canadian Pacific Railway provide service across the continent from east to west as well as north and south routes. Serving ports on the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts, CN Rail and CP Rail link companies to all three NAFTA nations. Direct service to many of the communities in the region, rail provides a fast, efficient option to move petroleum, chemicals, grain, fertilizers, coal, metal and minerals. Intermodal service is available out of the main port in Calgary. Wheatland County is served by three CN Rail lines within its boundary.

Air

Wheatland County is in close proximity to Calgary International Airport. As you can see in the driving distances chart above, from Lyalta you are only 30 minutes from the airport, a quicker and more peaceful drive than from the communities in Calgary's south end.

Postal & Courier Service

Whether you need something there today, tomorrow, or next week, Canada Post, Purolator, UPS and FedEx all provide delivery services for the Wheatland County. Canada Post fills a vital need in the region providing cost-effective and timely mail delivery. In its mission to provide innovative physical and electronic delivery solutions creating value for its customers, Canada Post works with its business customers to ensure their mail communication needs are achieved.

Utilities

Wheatland County looks after water and sewer services in the following hamlets: Carseland, Gleichen, Rosebud, Speargrass and Cluny (sewer only).

Information from our service people:

• Underground sprinklers should be run between the hours of midnight and 6 am.
• If you have sewer problems first call a plumber for service.
• Please pay water & sewer bills on time to avoid interest, penalties and re-connection fees.
• Please practice water conservation techniques such as:
  • repair leaking taps
  • set toilet floats appropriately
  • use timers when watering outside

This will prolong the life of the water system and save money on your bill.

Population

Total Population
Population 2008*	8,164
Population 2007*	8,164
Population 2006*	7,889
Population 2005*	7,889
Population 2004*	7,889
Population 2001**	7,890
Population 1996**	6,714
Population 1991**	5,779
Population % change 1991-1996	13.93%
Population % change 1996-2001	14.90%
Population % change 2001-2006	-0.01%
* 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	290	285	575	305	265	570
Age 5 - 14	670	650	1,320	755	705	1,460
Age 15 - 19	275	240	515	340	330	670
Age 20 - 24	170	145	315	200	195	395
Age 25 - 34	480	505	985	455	470	925
Age 35 - 44	610	550	1,160	740	725	1,465
Age 45 - 54	455	420	875	635	545	1,180
Age 55 - 64	295	250	545	345	315	660
Age 65 - 74	165	140	305	215	180	395
Age 75 and older	75	55	130	75	90	165
Total All Persons	3,470	3,240	6,710	4,070	3,820	7,890
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Wheatland County Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older	2001	%
People without high school certificates	1,870	36.17%
People with high school certificates	595	11.51%
People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma	1,745	33.75%
People with post-secondary education (not completed)	595	11.51%
People with university diploma/certificate	105	2.03%
People with university degree	245	4.74%
Total Population 20 years and older	5,170	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Wheatland County Highest Level of Schooling 2001

Population with Post Secondary Qualifications	1996	%	2001	%
Agriculture and biological sciences	245	14.45%	260	12.26%
Commerce, management and business administration	245	14.45%	435	20.52%
Educational, recreational and counseling services	155	9.14%	190	8.96%
Engineering and applied science tech. and trades	620	36.58%	720	33.96%
Engineering and applied sciences	25	1.47%	30	1.42%
Fine and applied arts	90	5.31%	140	6.60%
Health professionals, science and technologies	235	13.86%	165	7.78%
Humanities and related fields	25	1.47%	35	1.65%
Mathematics and physical sciences	40	2.36%	45	2.12%
Social sciences and related fields	20	1.18%	100	4.72%
Other and/or no specialization	0	0.00%	10	0.47%
Total people with post secondary qualifications	1,695	100.00%	2,120	100.00%
Females with post-secondary qualifications	750	44.25%	980	46.23%
Males with post-secondary qualifications	945	55.75%	1,140	53.77%
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	3,860	4,405
Not in the labour force, both sexes	995	1,405
Total population 15 and over	4,855	5,810
Employed, both sexes	3,685	4,300
Unemployed, both sexes	175	100
Participation rate, both sexes	79.00%	76.00%
Unemployment rate, both sexes	4.00%	2.00%
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	1,680	43.92%	1,570	35.68%
Mining	90	2.35%	110	2.50%
Manufacturing	225	5.88%	290	6.59%
Construction	270	7.06%	340	7.73%
Transportation. & Utilities	265	6.93%	200	4.55%
Retail and Wholesale	405	10.59%	515	11.70%
Finance	80	2.09%	110	2.50%
Business & Community Services	610	15.95%	1,030	23.41%
Public Administration	175	4.58%	230	5.23%
Total All Industries	3,825	100.00%	4,400	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Wheatland County Labour Force By Industry - 2001

 

Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups	1996	%	2001	%
Management occupations	215	5.62%	280	6.36%
Business, Finances and administrative occupations	475	12.42%	550	12.50%
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations	110	2.88%	85	1.93%
Health occupations	120	3.14%	120	2.73%
Occupations in social science; education; government and religion	85	2.22%	150	3.41%
Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport	50	1.31%	45	1.02%
Sales and service occupations	525	13.73%	670	15.23%
Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations	570	14.90%	840	19.09%
Occupations unique to primary industry	1,555	40.65%	1,515	34.43%
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities	115	3.01%	150	3.41%
Occupations not elsewhere classified	35	0.92%	10	0.23%
Total - All Occupations (major groups)	3,825	100.00%	4,400	100.00%
Females - All Occupations	1,585	41.44%	1,865	42.39%
Males - All Occupations	2,240	58.56%	2,535	57.61%
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	130	8.07%	165	9.71%
$20,000 - $39,999	455	28.26%	420	24.71%
$40,000 - $59,999	450	27.95%	475	27.94%
$60,000 and over	575	35.71%	555	32.65%
Total number of families	1,610	100.00%	1,615	95.00%
Average family income	$55,405		$61,114
Median family income	$50,142		$55,101
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	255	12.91%	320	13.39%
$20,000 - $39,999	565	28.61%	525	21.97%
$40,000 - $59,999	520	26.33%	525	21.97%
$60,000 and over	205	10.38%	1,025	42.89%
Total number of households	1,975	100.00%	2,390	100.00%
Average household income	$51,772		$58,228
Median household income	$47,271		$51,810
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	$19,774,425	36.67%	$27,396,456	34.85%
Clothing	$3,790,635	7.03%	$4,973,425	6.33%
Education and Reading materials	$1,218,820	2.26%	$1,658,368	2.11%
Health and Personal care	$3,321,585	6.16%	$5,156,731	6.56%
Hshld. operations and furnishings	$5,961,985	11.06%	$9,532,855	12.13%
Recreation	$4,622,490	8.57%	$6,773,118	8.62%
Transportation	$11,011,420	20.42%	$15,573,395	19.81%
Miscellaneous	$4,215,240	7.82%	$7,545,439	9.60%
Total Current Consumption	$53,928,975	100.00%	$78,609,787	100.00%
Total # of Households	1,670		1,977
Average Consumption per Household	$32,293		$39,762
Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding).

Wheatland County Family Expenditures (1996)

Building Permits

Total Building Permit Values	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Building Permits Value, Commercial	$240,000	$210,000	$150,000	$150,000	$90,000
Building Permits Value, Industrial	$4,270,000	$151,000	$90,000	$120,000	$30,000
Building Permits Value, Institutional	$80,000	$0	$0	$0	$0
Building Permits Value, Residential	$2,292,000	$2,917,000	$3,266,000	$2,613,000	$1,931,000
Building Permits Value, Total	$6,882,000	$3,278,000	$3,506,000	$2,883,000	$2,051,000
Total Housing Starts	37	49	44	37	29
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	0.51%	0	0.00%
Detached Duplexes	30	1.52%	5	0.21%
Movable Dwellings	180	9.11%	310	12.97%
Other single attached house	0	0.00%	5	0.21%
Row and semi-detached house	10	0.51%	25	1.05%
Single-detached house	1,740	88.10%	2,040	85.36%
Total number of occupied private dwellings	1,975	100.00%	2,390	100.00%
Private dwellings, owned	1,570	79.49%	2,060	86.19%
Private Dwellings, rented	405	20.51%	330	13.81%
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	465	19.46%
Period of construction, 1946 - 1960	290	12.13%
Period of construction, 1961 - 1970	270	11.30%
Period of construction, 1971 - 1980	535	22.38%
Period of construction, 1981 - 1990	305	12.76%
Period of construction, 1991 - 2001	525	21.97%
Total number of private dwellings constructed	2,390	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Farming

Wheatland County Total Farm Area : 930 acres

Farms by Total Farm Area (2001)	# of Farms	% of total
Farms - Under 129 acres	209	22.38%
Farms - 130 to 239 acres	97	10.39%
Farms - 240 to 559 acres	120	12.85%
Farms - 560 to 759 acres	76	8.14%
Farms - 760 to 1,119 acres	102	10.92%
Farms - 1,120 to 1,599 acres	103	11.03%
Farms - 1,600 to 2,239 acres	96	10.28%
Farms - 2,240 acres and over	131	14.03%
Total number of farms reporting	934	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census of Agriculture(numbers may not add up due to rounding)

# of Farms by Total Farm Area

Farms by Total Gross Farm Receipts - 2001	# of Farms	% of total
Farms gross farm receipts - under $9,999	147	15.74%
Farms gross farm receipts - $10,000 to $49,999	211	22.59%
Farms gross farm receipts - $50,000 to $99,999	134	14.35%
Farms gross farm receipts - $100,000 to $249,999	219	23.45%
Farms gross farm receipts - $250,000 to $499,999	135	14.45%
Farms gross farm receipts - $500,000 and over	88	9.42%
Total number of farms reporting	934	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census of Agriculture(numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Total Gross Farm Receipts

Farming, Continued

Characteristics of Farm Operators	#	%
Age - Under 35 years	135	10.15%
Age - 35 to 54 years	770	57.89%
Age - 55 years and over	420	31.58%
Average age of operators	49
Number of operators - Female	390	29.32%
Number of operators - Male	940	70.68%
Total number of operators reporting	1,330	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census of Agriculture(numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Age of Farm Operators

Projects

Summary of Projects in Wheatland County as of April 2009

Project Sector	Number of Projects	Project Cost
Agriculture & Related	1	$235,000,000
Pipelines	1	$15,000,000
Total	2	$250,000,000
This inventory lists projects in Alberta that have recently been completed, are under construction, or are proposed to start construction. Not all projects are listed due to reasons of confidentiality and/or due to information not being available at the time of printing. Project data is obtained from public information sources, where possible, this data has been verified with the project proponent/developer, users of the Inventory may wish to confirm project data with the proponent/developer. The inventory does not breakdown project expenditures by any given year. The cost of a project is the value of expenditures expected over all phases of project construction, which may span over two or more years. Cost of projects listed in the Inventory are estimated values only. Source: Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry.

Value of Projects by Sector (as of April 2009)

Project Status	Number of Projects	Project Cost
Announced	1	$235,000,000
Under Construction	1	$15,000,000
Total	2	$250,000,000
This inventory lists projects in Alberta that have recently been completed, are under construction, or are proposed to start construction. Not all projects are listed due to reasons of confidentiality and/or due to information not being available at the time of printing. Project data is obtained from public information sources, where possible, this data has been verified with the project proponent/developer, users of the Inventory may wish to confirm project data with the proponent/developer. The inventory does not breakdown project expenditures by any given year. The cost of a project is the value of expenditures expected over all phases of project construction, which may span over two or more years. Cost of projects listed in the Inventory are estimated values only. Source: Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry.

Largest Projects in Wheatland County as of April 2009

Company Name	Project  Description	Project  Location	Project  Cost	Construction  Schedule	Status
CR Fuels Inc.	Biofuel Complex (Biofuel Village)	Wheatland County (N of Strathmore)	$235,000,000	2009-2011	Announced
MD of Rocky View	Conversion of 50 Km Section of Western Irrigation District (WID) Canal to Pipeli	Wheatland County (near Cluny)	$15,000,000	2008-2010	Under Construction