Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of

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Welcome

The Council and Staff at the Municipal District of Willow Creek welcome you to “The Land of Endless Opportunities”. located along the foothills of the great Canadian Rockies, the M.D. boasts many opportunites for good country living, a strong economic base including agriculture, oil and gas exploration, wind power and a host of commercial activities along with a low crime rate, affordable properties and a clean environment.

There are five independent urban municipalities within the boundaries of the M.D. that offer educational, recreational and commercial services to the residents. Those towns include Nanton, Stavely, Claresholm, Granum and Fort Macleod. Also there are the tiny hamlets of Parkland, Moon River and Woodhouse where neighbours love to share a cup of coffee. History is preserved in all of these communities where country life reigns supreme.



Area Overview

Take a look The Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26 is a rural municipality north of the city of Lethbridge.

Climate

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Community Services

Each individual Community caters to its townspeople and their needs by supplying programs and organizations to accommodate them however possible.

Nanton

  • Dressing Up Store
  • Food Bank
  • Nanton Chamber of Commerce
  • Nanton Community Bus Society
  • Nanton Emergency Services
  • Nanton Environmental Action Society
  • Nanton Fire Department (Volunteer)
  • Project Read
  • Thelma Fanning Library
  • Nanton FCSS

Granum

  • Granum FCSS
  • Granum Educational Support Society
  • Drop In Centre B
  • lunden Centre

Claresholm

  • Auxillary to Willow Creek Auxilliary Hospital
  • Claresholm Community Centre Association
  • Claresholm Food Bank
  • Claresholm Low Vision Group
  • Parents Conversation Corner
  • u-Save Food Co-op
  • Volunteer Fire Department

Fort Macleod

  • Continuing Ed
  • Adult Education Course
  • R.C.M.P. Municipal Library

Stavely

  • Stavely Municipal Library
  • Stavely Community Chest
  • Stavely Local Initiatives
  • Stavely Community Hall Board

Community Lifestyle

Each town within the M.D. Provides all kinds of interesting events programs and groups for people to participate or view at any time of the year.

Organized Groups

Agricultural – Wild life /Town and Country

Nanton

  • Ag Society
  • Centennial Horse Club
  • High School Rodeo
  • Nantonite Rodeo
  • Porcupine Hills Fish and Game
  • 4H Beef Club

Claresholm

  • Ag Society
  • Claresholm Duck Unlimited
  • Claresholm Farmers Market
  • Claresholm Fish and Game Association
  • Claresholm Rodeo Club 4H
  • Claresholm Beef Club 4H
  • Willow Creek Wranglers Light Horse Club

Granum

  • Homesteader

Fort Macleod

  • Midnight Stadium

Stavely

  • Stavely and District Ag Societ
  • Stavely Stampeders
  • 4H Light Horse Club
  • Stavely/Parkland
  • 4H Beef Club
  • Stavely Indoor Rodeo Association

Art/Culture/ Friends

Stavely

  • Museum Society of Stavely and District
  • Willow Creek Cowboy Poetry & Music Society

Claresholm

  • Claresholm Historical Society
  • Sons of Norway
  • 4H Claresholm nimble Fingers Sewing club
  • Claresholm Dance Troupe
  • Claresholm Community Singers
  • Chinook Camera Club
  • Claresholm Potters Guild
  • Wildrose Bluegrass & Contry Music Society

Fort Macleod

  • Empress Theatre
  • Fort Macleod Historical Society

Granum

  • Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree
  • Millenium Centre

Nanton

  • Alpha Eta/ XI Chi Sorority
  • Art Club
  • Chinook Singers and Players
  • Gamma XI
  • Kozy Korner
  • Nanton Lancaster Bomber Society
  • Perceptor Sigma Sorority
  • Rainbow Country Dancers
  • Shady Grove Bluegrass & Old Tyme Music Festival
  • Tap Town Trailer Club
  • Willow Creek Historical Society

Church Organizations

Nanton

  • A.C.W Anglican Church Woman
  • A.O.T.S. (as one that serves)
  • C.W.C.
  • C.W.L
  • U.C.W

Granum

  • U.C.W

Claresholm

  • C.W.L
  • U.C.W

Fort Macleod

  • A.C.W
  • U.C.W

Stavely

  • U.C. W

Sports Organizations/ Groups

Adult Sports

Nanton

  • Commercial & Oldtime Hockey
  • Curling Club
  • Gymnastics Club
  • Ladies Fastball
  • Marlins Swim Club
  • Men’s Fastball
  • Minor Hockey
  • Nanton Golf Club
  • Nanton minor Baseball/Softball
  • Nanton Skating Club
  • Nanton Soccer
  • Rifle & Revolver Club
  • Senior Hockey Sports
  • Facility rentals
  • Umpires

Granum

  • Granview Recreation Park
  • Granum Golf and Country Club

Claresholm

  • Claresholm Curling Club
  • Claresholm Golf Club
  • Men’s Hockey
  • Co-Ed Slowpitch Society
  • Trap Club
  • Co-Ed Volleyball
  • Walk in-doors
  • Women’s Running

Fort Macleod

  • Hockey
  • Figure Skating/Public Skating
  • Curling
  • Slo-pitch
  • Hard ball
  • Golf Club
  • Swim Club
  • Royal Life Saving Society Swimming Program
  • Track and Field

Stavely

  • Stavely Figure Skating
  • Stavely Golf Club
  • Stavely Minor Hockey

Youth Sports

Nanton

  • Gymnastics Club
  • Curling Club
  • Marlins Swim Club
  • Minor Hockey
  • Nanton Golf Club
  • Nanton minor Baseball/Softball
  • Nanton Skating Club
  • Nanton Soccer
  • Rifle & Revolver Club

Granum

  • Granview Recreation Park
  • Granum Golf and Country Club

Fort Macleod

  • Hockey
  • Figure Skating/Public Skating
  • Curling
  • Slo-pitch
  • Hard ball
  • Golf Club
  • Swim Club
  • Royal Life Saving Society Swimming Program
  • Track and Field

Stavely

  • Stavely Figure Skating
  • Stavely Golf Club
  • Stavely Minor Hockey

Claresholm

  • Bantam Football
  • Claresholm Gymnastics
  • Claresholm Kraken Summer Swim Club
  • Claresholm Minor Hockey
  • Claresholm Skating Club
  • Minor Ball
  • Tae Kwon Do
  • Willow Creek Soccer League

Seniors

Nanton

  • Silver Willow Lodge
  • Madison Manor
  • Kozy Korner

Granum

Unavailable

Fort Macleod

Unavailable

Stavely

  • Stavely Golden Age Centre

Claresholm

  • Wandering Willows
  • Willow Creek Hospital
  • Claresholm Care Centre

 

Economic Base

Banks
Financial Institution ATB Financial BMO – Bank of Montreal CIBC Macleod Savings and Credit Union
Claresholm 115- 49 Ave W. 625-4451 4901 1St Street. 625-3366 4821 1St Street. 625-3331 134 50 Ave. W. 625-4401
Fort Macleod 221 Macleod Blvd. 553-4444 X X 2209 2nd Ave. 553-4414
Granum 210 Railway Ave. 687-3794 X X X
Nanton 2202 20th Street. 646-2207 X 1919 20th Ave. 646-2201 2014 21st Ave. 646-2610
Stavely None None None None

 

Click here for a listing of all the Businesses in the Municipal District of Willow Creek

Economic Facts

Housing 
Single Family 2004 2005 2004 YTD 2005 YTD % Change
Average Sale Price 239,572 277,658 241,111 273,070 13.26%
Listings 3,008 3,051 14,106 14,064 -0.30%
Sales 1,906 2,358 8,435 9,603 13.85%
Dollar Volume 463,093,210 633,616,399 2,033,768,780 2,622,295,055 28.94%
Sales to Listing Ratio 64.26% 74.80% 59.80% 68.28% 14.19%
Median Price 221,700 244,900 220,000 241,000 9.55%
Condominium
Average Sale Price 164,503 181,379 163,701 180,858 10.48%
Listings 1,089 1,094 5,196 5,247 0.98%
Sales 692 867 2,955 3,508 18.71%
Dollar Volume 113,836,194 157,255,743 483,735,165 634,449,383 31.16%
Sales to listing Ratio 63.55% 79.25% 56.87% 66.86% 17.56%
Median Price 150,000 165,000 148,000 162,000 9.46%
Mobile
Average Sale Price (incl. In Residential) 37,865 35,831 46,443 37,096 -20.13%
Listings (incl. In Residential) 48 35 229 190 -17.03%
Sales (incl. In Residential) 17 24 68 71 4.41%
Dollar Volume (incl. In Residential) 643,700 859,950 3,158,143 62,633,796 -16.60%
Sales to Listing Ratio (incl. In Residential) 35.42% 68.57% 35.42% 37.37% 5.51%
Median Price 46,000 33,000 40,500 31,000 -23.46%
Rural w/Home
Average Sale Price 431,794 487,938 440,839 505,208 14.60%
Listings 165 178 869 899 3.45
Sales 62 99 332 403 21.39%
Dollar Volume 26,771,200 48,305,872 146,358,533 203,598,810 39.11%
Sales to Listing Ratio 37.58% 55.62% 38.21% 44.83% 17.34%
Median Price 363,000 440,000 376,000 440,000 17.02%
Rural Land
Average Sale Price 233,867 291,674 237,882 263,528 10.78%
Listings 58 74 269 311 15.61%
Sales 24 31 74 117 58.11%
Dollar Volume 5,612,800 9,041,900 17,603,243 30,832,731 75.15%
Sales to Listing Ratio 41.38% 41.89% 27.51% 37.62% 36.76%
Median Price 170,000 178,000 175,000 175,000 0.00%
Residential Combined (single Family, Condo, Mobile)
Average Sale Price 218,612 249,522 219,991 247,260 12.40%
Listings 4,145 4,180 19,531 19,501 -0.15%
Sales 2,642 3,173 11,458 13,182 15.05%
Dollar Volume 577,573,104 791,732,092 2,520,662,088 3,259,378,234 29.31
Sales to Listing Ratio 63.74% 75.91% 58.67% 67.60% 15.22%
Median Price 202,500 222,000 202,000 220,000 8.91%
Total MLS
Average Sale Price 223,591 257,063 226,283 254,985 12.68%
Listings 4,368 4,432 20,669 20,711 0.20%
Sales 2,728 3,303 11,864 13,702 15.49%
Dollar Volume 609,957,104 849,079,864 2,684,623,864 3,493,809,775 30.14
Sales to Listing Ratio 62.45% 74.53% 57.40% 66.16% 15.26%

Education

M.D. of Willow Creek is part of the Livingstone Range School Division #68, located in Claresholm

 

School

 Location Phone Number

Grades
A.B. Daley Community School Nanton (403)646-3161 K – Grade 6
Canyon Elementary Pincher Creek (403)627-3118 K-Grade 6
Claresholm Elementary School Claresholm (403)625-3371 K - Grade 3
Crowsnest Consolidated High School Crowsnest Pass (403)563-5651 Grades 7 - 12
F.P. Walshe School Fort Macleod (403)553-4411 Grades 8 - 12
G.R. Davis Elementary School Fort Macleod (403)553-3744 Grades 4 - 7
Horace Allan School Crowsnest (403)563-3998 K- Grade 3
Isabelle Sellon Blairemore (403)562-8815 Grades 4- 6
J.T. Foster High School Nanton (403)646-2264 Grades 7 - 12
Livingstone Colony School Lundbreck (403)628-2960 K- Grade 12
Matthew Halton Community School Pincher Creek (403)627-4414 Grades 7- 12
Stavely Elementary School Stavely (403)549-3757 K - Grade 7
W.A. Day Elementary School Fort Macleod (403)553-3362 K - Grade 7
West Meadow School Claresholm (403)625-4464 Grades 4- 6
Willow Creek Composite School Claresholm (403)625-3387 Grades 7-12

Emergency Services

Police Special Constable and RCMP

- Departments in: Vulcan, Fort Macleod, Claresholm, Granum, Nanton.

- Special Constable : M.D. – Constable Dave Furrie Nanton: Constable George Woof

Hospital(s):

Fort Macleod, Claresholm.

Fire Department:

Volunteer – Claresholm, Stavely, Granum, Nanton, Fort Macleod, and Moon River Estates

Health Care

HOSPITALS

  • Claresholm General Hospital - Claresholm
  • Lethbridge General Hospital – Lethbridge
  • Fort Macleod Hospital – Ft. Macleod
  • Pincher Creek General – Pincher Creek
  • Willow Creek Auxillary - Claresholm

LODGES

  • Claresholm Care Centre - Claresholm
  • Silver Willow Lodge - Nanton
  • Madison Manor - Nanton
  • Extendicare Fort Macleod - Fort Macleod
  • Porcupine Hills Lodge - Claresholm

 

Key Contacts for Business Development

MUNICIPAL

Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26
Box 550
Claresholm, Alberta
T0L 0T0
Phone: (403) 625-3351
Fax: (403) 625-3886
Administration Building – Highway 520 W. Claresholm, Alberta.

Evan Berger – Reeve

Cynthia Vizzutti – Chief Administrative Officer

 

Location

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Post Secondary Education

Bow Valley College
Blairmore Campus
Claresholm Campus
Pincher Creek Campus Lethbridge Campus

Lethbridge Community College
Fort MacLeod Campus
Lethbridge Community College

Lethbridge University

 

Taxation

What is a mill rate?
A mill rate is the rate used to calculate your annual tax levy. It is the amount of taxes t be raised for every $1 of assessed value. For example; with a residential mill rate of 8.3720, a tax parcel valued at $1,000 would have a tax levy of $837.20. The mill rates are set every year by a bylaw approved by the M.D. Council.

How is the mill rate calculated?
The mill rates are calculated by dividing the amount of revenue required by the total assessment of all taxable property within the M.D. of Willow Creek. The tax levy is calculated by multiplying the mill rate by the property assessment.

When do I have to pay my taxes?
Property taxes are due October 31st of each year.

Are there Discounts for early Payment?
The M.D. does not offer any discounts for early payments.

How does a change of address impact my M.D. account?
A change of address must be given to the M.D. to allow prompt mail reception of Assessment/Tax notices from different departments that relate to your property or neighboring properties, and information letters sent by the M.D. to its ratepayers. Please note that the Land Titles Office (LTO) should also be notified of a change of address in order to update your title information and; in fact, notifying the LTO (call 297-6511 to learn how) will result in notification to the M.D. since LTO then sends that address change on to title to the M.D.

Why do I have to pay Education Taxes?
The M.D. of Willow Creek is required by legislation to collect taxes on behalf of the Provincial Government. Landowners must pay education taxes on property owned in every municipality in the Province. Inquiries pertaining to Education taxes should be directed to: Alberta School Foundation Fund Livingstone Range School Division #68

Do we have to fill out school support forms?
As the M.D. of Willow Creek only has a Public School District within their boundaries no school support forms need to be filled out. Alberta School Act provides that, where both a public and separate school district exist in the same area, all individuals who are Roman Catholic must direct their taxes in support of schools to the Catholic School District . All other individuals must direct their taxes in support of schools to the Public School District . These conditions only apply to property within the Separate School District . Education taxes on property outside of the Separate School District are directed to the Public School District . If this school support is undeclared, the Education portion of your property taxes will be directed to the Alberta School Foundation Fund and redistributed on an equal amount per student to Public and Separate school boards in Alberta .

Transportation

Driving Distance from Claresholm
km
miles

Time Required
Calgary (city centre)
122
76
 1 hour, 15 minutes
Calgary International Airport
137
85
 1 hour, 31 minutes
Edmonton, Alberta
393
244
 4 hours, 15 minutes
Vancouver, British Columbia
696
433
 12 hours, 43 minutes
Toronto, Ontario
2679
1665
 34 hours, 42 minutes
United States Border (Coutts, Alberta crossing)
189
117.5
 2 hours, 27 minutes
Lethbridge
92
57
 55 minutes
Fort Macleod
40
25
 24 minutes
Stavely
26
16
 15 minutes
Parkland
35
22
 21 minutes
Nanton
45
28
 27 minutes

 

It is important to note that time required is calculated based on 'ideal' traffic and weather conditions.

The Grey hound bus runs through the various towns and cities within the MD. The Greyhound has stops in Claresholm, Fort Macleod and as well as the City of Lethbridge click here for more information.

 

Population

Total Population    
Population 2008* 5,337
Population 2007* 5,337
Population 2006* 5,412
Population 2005* 5,412
Population 2004* 5,412
Population 2001** 5,415
Population 1996** 5,113
Population 1991** 4,764
Population % change 1991-1996 6.83%
Population % change 1996-2001 5.58%
Population % change 2001-2006 -0.06%
* 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 - 4 205 225 430 195 235 430
Age 5 - 14 575 460 1,035 530 505 1,035
Age 15 - 19 215 220 435 280 205 485
Age 20 - 24 145 115 260 125 125 250
Age 25 - 34 305 320 625 255 290 545
Age 35 - 44 435 415 850 415 415 830
Age 45 - 54 330 300 630 400 370 770
Age 55 - 64 225 205 430 300 260 560
Age 65 - 74 180 125 305 185 150 335
Age 75 and older 60 55 115 85 75 160
Total All Persons 2,675 2,435 5,110 2,780 2,635 5,415
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older  2001  % 
People without high school certificates 1,330 38.72%
People with high school certificates 460 13.39%
People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma 980 28.53%
People with post-secondary education (not completed) 310 9.02%
People with university diploma/certificate 45 1.31%
People with university degree 315 9.17%
Total Population 20 years and older 3,435 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of Highest Level of Schooling 2001


Population with Post Secondary Qualifications  1996  %  2001  % 
Agriculture and biological sciences 215 18.30% 290 21.56%
Commerce, management and business administration 195 16.60% 215 15.99%
Educational, recreational and counseling services 180 15.32% 165 12.27%
Engineering and applied science tech. and trades 255 21.70% 320 23.79%
Engineering and applied sciences 0 0.00% 15 1.12%
Fine and applied arts 60 5.11% 50 3.72%
Health professionals, science and technologies 135 11.49% 190 14.13%
Humanities and related fields 40 3.40% 20 1.49%
Mathematics and physical sciences 15 1.28% 15 1.12%
Social sciences and related fields 70 5.96% 60 4.46%
Other and/or no specialization 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Total people with post secondary qualifications 1,175 100.00% 1,345 100.00%
Females with post-secondary qualifications 580 49.36% 680 50.56%
Males with post-secondary qualifications 595 50.64% 665 49.44%
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 2,975 2,945
Not in the labour force, both sexes 685 985
Total population 15 and over 3,660 3,925
Employed, both sexes 2,880 2,875
Unemployed, both sexes 95 70
Participation rate, both sexes 81.00% 75.00%
Unemployment rate, both sexes 3.00% 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 1,640 55.59% 1,385 47.35%
Mining 20 0.68% 35 1.20%
Manufacturing 135 4.58% 120 4.10%
Construction 120 4.07% 140 4.79%
Transportation. & Utilities 115 3.90% 150 5.13%
Retail and Wholesale 265 8.98% 235 8.03%
Finance 70 2.37% 55 1.88%
Business & Community Services 460 15.59% 705 24.10%
Public Administration 25 0.85% 75 2.56%
Total All Industries 2,950 100.00% 2,925 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of Labour Force By Industry - 2001


 
Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups  1996  %  2001  % 
Management occupations 90 3.05% 180 6.15%
Business, Finances and administrative occupations 315 10.66% 280 9.57%
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 10 0.34% 55 1.88%
Health occupations 95 3.21% 125 4.27%
Occupations in social science; education; government and religion 110 3.72% 150 5.13%
Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport 35 1.18% 30 1.03%
Sales and service occupations 460 15.57% 285 9.74%
Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations 315 10.66% 425 14.53%
Occupations unique to primary industry 1,485 50.25% 1,355 46.32%
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities 40 1.35% 45 1.54%
Occupations not elsewhere classified 25 0.85% 20 0.68%
Total - All Occupations (major groups) 2,955 100.00% 2,925 100.00%
Females - All Occupations 1,290 43.65% 1,225 41.88%
Males - All Occupations 1,665 56.35% 1,695 57.95%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Income

Family Income (Number of Families)  1996  %  2001  % 
less than $19,999 175 14.83% 125 11.11%
$20,000 - $39,999 405 34.32% 350 31.11%
$40,000 - $59,999 320 27.12% 310 27.56%
$60,000 and over 280 23.73% 340 30.22%
Total number of families 1,180 100.00% 1,125 100.00%
Average family income $45,840   $64,301  
Median family income $40,557   $50,916  
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Household Income (Number of Households)  1996  %  2001  % 
less than $19,999 295 20.42% 190 12.30%
$20,000 - $39,999 485 33.56% 440 28.48%
$40,000 - $59,999 355 24.57% 300 19.42%
$60,000 and over 85 5.88% 610 39.48%
Total number of households 1,445 100.00% 1,545 100.00%
Average household income $42,252   $61,242  
Median household income $37,623   $48,096  
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 $14,923,135 37.08% $18,463,162 35.38%
Clothing $2,730,510 6.78% $3,200,458 6.13%
Education and Reading materials $827,965 2.06% $1,086,791 2.08%
Health and Personal care $2,501,355 6.21% $3,486,544 6.68%
Hshld. operations and furnishings $4,414,025 10.97% $6,396,042 12.26%
Recreation $3,252,985 8.08% $4,252,387 8.15%
Transportation $8,294,165 20.61% $10,241,928 19.63%
Miscellaneous $3,293,580 8.18% $5,053,613 9.68%
Total Current Consumption $40,249,690 100.00% $52,180,925 100.00%
Total # of Households 1,355   1,447  
Average Consumption per Household $29,705   $36,061  
Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding).

Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of Family Expenditures (1996)

Building Permits

Total Building Permit Values  2001  2002  2003  2004  2005 
Building Permits Value, Commercial $0 $0 $0 $0 $60,000
Building Permits Value, Industrial $0 $0 $0 $30,000 $0
Building Permits Value, Institutional $0 $0 $40,000 $0 $0
Building Permits Value, Residential $2,076,000 $1,223,000 $2,844,000 $1,599,000 $1,563,000
Building Permits Value, Total $2,076,000 $1,223,000 $2,884,000 $1,629,000 $1,623,000
Total Housing Starts 33 17 20 16 23
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 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Detached Duplexes 0 0.00% 5 0.32%
Movable Dwellings 55 3.79% 75 4.82%
Other single attached house 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Row and semi-detached house 10 0.69% 15 0.96%
Single-detached house 1,370 94.48% 1,465 94.21%
Total number of occupied private dwellings 1,450 100.00% 1,555 100.00%
Private dwellings, owned 1,080 74.48% 1,235 79.42%
Private Dwellings, rented 360 24.83% 305 19.61%
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 375 24.43%
Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 165 10.75%
Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 160 10.42%
Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 335 21.82%
Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 265 17.26%
Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 235 15.31%
Total number of private dwellings constructed 1,535 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Farming

Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of Total Farm Area : 890 acres

Farms by Total Farm Area (2001)  # of Farms  % of total 
Farms - Under 129 acres 117 13.18%
Farms - 130 to 239 acres 153 17.23%
Farms - 240 to 559 acres 177 19.93%
Farms - 560 to 759 acres 73 8.22%
Farms - 760 to 1,119 acres 91 10.25%
Farms - 1,120 to 1,599 acres 85 9.57%
Farms - 1,600 to 2,239 acres 66 7.43%
Farms - 2,240 acres and over 126 14.19%
Total number of farms reporting 888 100.00%
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 $9,999 123 13.85%
Farms gross farm receipts - $10,000 to $49,999 234 26.35%
Farms gross farm receipts - $50,000 to $99,999 130 14.64%
Farms gross farm receipts - $100,000 to $249,999 197 22.18%
Farms gross farm receipts - $250,000 to $499,999 114 12.84%
Farms gross farm receipts - $500,000 and over 90 10.14%
Total number of farms reporting 888 100.00%
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 150 12.05%
Age - 35 to 54 years 660 53.01%
Age - 55 years and over 435 34.94%
Average age of operators 50  
     
Number of operators - Female 355 28.51%
Number of operators - Male 890 71.49%
Total number of operators reporting 1,245 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census of Agriculture(numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Age of Farm Operators

Projects

Summary of Projects in Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of as of April 2009

Project Sector  Number of Projects  Project Cost 
Power  2  $250,000,000 
Infrastructure  5  $48,800,000 
Pipelines  1  $14,000,000 
Total 8  $312,800,000 
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   3  $23,100,000 
Nearing Completion   1  $14,000,000 
Proposed   3  $160,700,000 
Under Construction   1  $115,000,000 
Total 8  $312,800,000 
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 Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of as of April 2009

Company Name  Project 
Description 		 Project 
Location 		 Project 
Cost 		 Construction 
Schedule 		 Status 
TransAlta Wind  'Ardenville' WIND FARM (72MW)  MD of Willow Creek (S of Fort Macleod)  $135,000,000  -  Proposed  
TransAlta Corp.  'Blue Trail' Wind Power Project (66MW)  MD of Willow Creek (SW of Fort Macleod)  $115,000,000  2009-2009  Under Construction  
Town of Claresholm  Pine Coulee Water Project  MD of Willow Creek (W of Stavely to Claresholm)  $19,500,000  -  Proposed  
MD of Willow Creek  REGIONAL WATER PIPELINE AND WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADES  MD of Willow Creek (Claresholm to Granum)  $14,000,000  2009-2009  Nearing Completion  
Alberta Transportation  Highway 2 Pave  MD of Willow Creek (N of Stavely to Nanton)  $11,200,000  2009-2009  Announced  
Alberta Transportation  Highway 2 and Highway 3 Pave  MD of Willow Creek (Fort Macleod area)  $6,200,000  -  Proposed  
Alberta Transportation  Highway 2 Pave  MD of Willow Creek (S of SH 511 to Hwy 3)  $6,200,000  2008-2009  Announced  
Alberta Transportation  Highway 2 Pave  MD of Willow Creek (SH 519 to Claresholm)  $5,700,000  2008-2009  Announced  

 

 

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