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.
Location
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Economic Base
Banks
| 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
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
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
| 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.
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
Fort Macleod
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
Claresholm
Fort Macleod
Stavely
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
Post Secondary
Bow Valley College
Blairmore Campus
Claresholm Campus
Pincher Creek Campus Lethbridge Campus
Lethbridge Community College
Fort MacLeod Campus
Lethbridge Community College
Lethbridge University
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
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
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
Climate
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Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of, Alberta, Canada