Woodlands County
www.woodlands.ab.ca
Welcome

Welcome to Woodlands County
Not only does Woodlands County contain the geographical center of Alberta , it also has several diverse communities and industries. Within its boundaries are the communities of Whitecourt, Blue Ridge , Anselmo, Goose Lake, and Fort Assiniboine.
There is something for everyone in Woodlands County , from scenic drives to historic landmarks, along with a variety of activities including fishing, snowmobiling, baseball, rodeos, and festivals. The forestry, petroleum, farming, and tourism industries are very active in Woodlands County.
Fort Assiniboine was an official venue for the 2005 World Masters Games Orienteering competitions. The World's Largest Wagon Wheel and Pick Axe stands in Fort Assiniboine. The wagon wheel is 24 feet and the pick axe is 20 feet. We hope you'll find our site informative and helpful.
Contact us at 1- 888-870-6315 or check our website at:www.woodlands.ab.ca
Area Overview
Woodlands County is very diverse in geographical features making it a very popular location for parks and recreational activities. Several streams and rivers flow through Woodlands County including the Athabasca River , the Freeman River, and the McLeod River.
Hard Luck Creek falls is an example of nature’s beauty waiting to be discovered. Major Lakes such as Goose Lake and Carson lake are popular recreational spots and Whitecourt Mountain is a natural protected area in the Alberta/British Columbia Foothills ecoregion.
Carson Pegasus-Provincial Park is a popular full service provincial recreation area, located 15 km North East of Whitecourt off Highway #32. Enjoy excellent year round trout fishing in the clear waters of McLeod or Pegasus Lake. The trails are used by hikers in the summer and are groomed for skiers throughout the winter.
Also located on Highway #32 North, approximately 13 km from Whitecourt, is the Eric S. Huestis Demonstration Forest; a 10 square kilometer forest area that demonstrates how a forest can sustain recreation, wildlife habitat, and resource harvesting over a long period of time. Twenty-six interpretive sites along a 7-kilometer trail provide information on the various stages of forest life where the impacts of forest management practices can be viewed first hand. To book a tour of the Demonstration Forest, contact the Whitecourt and District Chamber of Commerce at: (780) 778-5363. Tours are held between May and August.
Located along the Athabasca River in Woodlands County is Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Park, spanning 79.03 km2(pdf info map and link) and is home to a diversity of wildlife, wetlands and lush forests. The park harbour species such as: pileated woodpeckers, various wood warblers, flying squirrels and, sandhill cranes.
The Terrain around Fort Assiniboine was chosen as one of the ideal venues for the 2005 World Masters Orienteering Championships. For those who want to step back in time, Horse Creek Ranch, nestled between the beautiful Sand Hills Wildland Park and the Athabasca River, offers a wondrous vacation spot.
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about Fort Assiniboine.
Registered as the second oldest fort in Alberta, the community of Fort Assiniboine, which is situated in Woodlands County, holds a very important place in Alberta’s history. Its name is presumably derived from the Assiniboine Natives and records dating back to the Hudson’s Bay era indicate that Fort Assiniboine was once used as transportation and supply point.

To commemorate the early history of the Hudson’s Bay era (between 1823 and 1877), a museum was constructed, which reflects the fur trade and houses historical artefacts from the area. The Fort Assiniboine Hudson’s Bay Style Building was officially opened on October 4, 1980. These buildings are now referred to as the Fort Assiniboine Museum and Friendship Club Drop-in Centre. The Fort Assiniboine Friendship Club Book Committee published an historic account of the area in its 1982 publication, Echo’s Of Fort Assiniboine and District. Today the Museum is a very popular tourist attraction.
The World's Largest Wagon Wheel and Pick Axe stands in Fort Assiniboine. The wagon wheel is 24 feet and the pick axe is 20 feet. It was constructed by Studio Y Creations, out of Calgary, Alberta, of hand carved EPS foam, hard coated with SYC weather coat and painted with an enamel finish. The frame is engineered steel. The grand opening was July 20th, 2005 and this roadside attraction has already become a tourist favorite.

Part of the famous Klondike Trail also passes through Woodlands County . The Gold Rush seekers camped at Klondike City (about 10 miles north of Fort Assiniboine ) in the winter of 1898-1899
During the Klondike Gold Rush, the N.W.T.’s government dispatched T.W. Chalmers to cut a trail from Klondike City to Lessor Slave Lake . This trail was used during the 1897-1898 Klondike Gold Rush and was promoted by the Edmonton Bulletin, Edmonton merchants, and the Government of Canada, as an all-Canadian route to the easy gold of the Yukon .
Today, the Chalmers portion of the Klondike Trail is being mapped and preserved by The Klondike Trail Society . The Klondike Trail Society is a group of local residents who are interested in locating, mapping, and marking the first 250 miles of the trail from Edmonton , Alberta to Dawson City , Yukon .
Highway #43 , which passes through Woodlands County , also extends to Alaska . Known as the Canamex Corridor , as it is a north south trade corridor, the Canamex Corridor links Alaska to Mexico and facilitates the movement of people, information, goods, and services across national and international borders.
Woodlands County is a diverse and growing community. The forestry companies of Alberta Newsprint Company , Millar Western Forest Products, and Blue Ridge Lumber have important partnerships within the community and contribute to the local economy, along with the other main industries of tourism, agriculture, and petroleum.
Woodlands County Councillors can be contacted by e-mail by typing their first name dot last name @woodlands.ab.ca
Community Services
Woodlands County services the communities of Blue Ridge, Fort Assiniboine, Timeu, Topland, Rural Whitecourt and Goose Lake.For local community events or for facility bookings please contact the following:
Anselmo Agricultural & Recreation Society
Anselmo Communty Hall - contact Sandra at 786-4467
Blue Ridge Community League
Blue Ridge Community Hall, Outdoor Skating Rink, Ball Diamonds - Contact Lois at 648-3933
Fort Assinibione Agricultural Society
Arena and Rec Hall - contact Dale at 584-2610 or 584-2100
Fort Assiniboine Curling Club
Contact: Irene at 584-2320
Fort Assiniboine Legion
Legion Hall - Contact Maureen at 584-2594 or Carol at 584-3760
Goose Lake Recreation Society
Goose Lake Community Hall - contact Jean at 584-2277
Topland Recreation Society
Topland Community Hall - contact Peggy at 584-3903
Timeu Recreation Society
Timeu Community Hall - contact Bernie at 584-2114
Whitecourt & Distict Agricultural Society
Westward Community Center - Contact Katherine at 779-4343
Whitecourt Community Services - Contact Jay at 778-6300
Approximately 15 km north of the Town of Whitecourt on Highway #32 is the Eagle River Staging Area. It is the take off point for over 80 kilometers of groomed snowmobile trails completed by the dedicated volunteers of the Whitecourt Trailblazers. It is the start of the 300 kilometer Golden Triangle. This mapped trail system, supplemented by hundreds of ungroomed cut, attract hundreds of winter visitors to the area.
The map is located on the County website at www.woodlands.ab.ca/tour/eagle.htm. More information on the Golden Triangle can be found on this site as well, www.snoriderswest.com
Community Lifestyle
Not only does Woodlands County contain the geographical center of Alberta there are many hot spots waiting to be discovered. Woodlands has something for everyone from scenic drives to historic landmarks. There are many great activities including fishing, snowmobiling, baseball,rodeos and festivals.
Anselmo Community Hall
Blue Ridge Community Hall and Baseball Diamond
Agriculture is an important part of Woodlands County.
Fort Assiniboine Hamlet Hoedown
Fort Assiniboine Museum, Fort Assiniboine is registered as the second oldest Fort in Alberta.
Goose Lake recreation area has been home to a music festival.
Heritage Centre at Whitecourt
Part of the famous Klondike Trail is found in Woodlands County. A mural on the Fort Assiniboine Museum depicts Gold Rush Seekers crossing the Athabasca River.
Whitecourt Mountain, great snowmobile trails are found within Woodlands County
Economic Base
Timber and petroleum are the major industries in Woodlands County, along with agriculture. Timber companies include:Millar Western Forest Products, Alberta Newsprint Company (www.albertanewsprint.com), Blue Ridge Lumber, and Timeu Forest Products.
There are several petroleum companies in the area, which include: Central Alberta Midstream, Exxon-Mobil Oil, and Alliance Pipelines. The main products comprise: oil, gravel/sand, pulp, agricultural products, medium-density fibreboard, newsprint, gas, clay, sulphur, lumber and wood shakes.
Petroleum, Agricultural and Forestry Industries
Economic Facts
- Woodlands County has a population of 4158 (2006 census).
- Approximately 60% of the population over 20 years of age has a high school certificate or greater.
- The median family income is $56,491 (2001 census).
- In 2006, building permits valued 31.7 million dollars.
- As of March 2004, infrastructure and institutional projects totalled 8.75 million dollars.
Education
Woodlands County supports the students of Fort Assiniboine & area whom attend Fort Assiniboine High School to pursue their post secondary education by offering a scholarship. More information was be found on the Woodlands County website (note: link opens a pdf document).
Northern Gateway Divisional School Board (Public schools)
Phone: (780) 778-2800
Fax: (780) 778-6719
E-mail: learning@northerngateway.ab.ca
Public Schools in Whitecourt include:
Pat Hardy Elementary School - Contact 778-6266 (K to Grades 5)
Central School - Contact 778-2136 (Grades K to Grades 5)
Percy Baxter School - Contact 778-3898 (Grades 6 to 8)
Hill Top High School - Contact 778-2446 (Grades 9 to 12)
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Living Waters Catholic Regional School Board #42 (Separate)
Phone: 778-5666
Fax: 778-2727
Website: www.livingwaters.ab.ca/
Separate Schools in Whitecourt include:
St. Mary School - Contact 778-2050 (Grades K to Grade 3)
St. Joseph School - Contact 778-2345 (Grades 4 to Grade 12)
Pembina Hills School Board Division #7
Phone: (780) 674-8500
Fax: (780) 674-3262
E-mail: info@phrd.ab.ca
Fort Assiniboine School (Public) Contact - 584-3751 (Grades K to 12)
Contact the school directly to learn of the scholarships available to students who complete their high school at Fort Assiniboine.
Emergency Services
Woodland County provides outstanding emergency services and all can be reached for emergency assistance by calling 9-1-1.
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) stations out of Swan Hills, Barrhead, Mayerthorpe and Whitecourt.
- Swan Hill RCMP Administration Office 333-4450
- Barrhead RCMP Administration Office 674-4848
- Mayerthorpe RCMP Administration Office 786-2291
- Whitecourt RCMP Administration Office 778-2238
Ambulance service provided by Associated Ambulance (Whitecourt) (Mayerthorpe). Main office contact 786-2223, and Barrhead Ambulance for the North East portion of our County, main office contact is 674-2264.
Fire stations are located in Fort Assiniboine, Goose Lake, Blue Ridge, Anselmo and Whitecourt. For a profile on Fire Protection in our County check our website at www.woodlands.ab.ca/admin/fire.htm.
The information contained on this site will show the fire response zones, the dedicated volunteers, the fire pumpers and contact information including information for new recruits!
Many dedicated volunteers serve the communities within Woodlands County. Fire stations are located in Fort Assiniboine, Goose Lake, Blue Ridge, Anselmo and Whitecourt.
Health Care
Aspen Regional Health Authority
Phone: (780) 349-8705
Fax: (780) 349-4879
The Whitecourt Health Care Center (Hospital) has 24 acute care beds, 10 Doctors, 2 Surgeons and several visiting Specialists. Contact 778-2285
The Mayerthorpe Health Care Center (Hospital) Contact 786-2261 or 2294
The Barrhead Health Care Center (Hospital) Contact 674-2221
Hospitals: Whitecourt, Mayerthorpe, Fox Creek
Health Units: Whitecourt, Mayerthorpe, Onoway, Fox Creek
Location
Woodlands County is located 150 km North West of Edmonton and is surrounded by the municipalities of:
- Barrhead County
- The Municipal District of Greenview
- Lac Ste. Anne County
- The Municipal District of Lesser Slave River
- Westlock County
- Yellowhead County
Woodlands County contains “the geographical center of Alberta”
Woodlands County contains the geographical "Center of Alberta."
Post Secondary Education
Pembina Educational Consortium
Phone: 780-778-2000
Website: www.pec.ab.ca/
Post-secondary education is available at The University of Alberta, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology [NAIT], and Grant MacEwan Community College, all located 180 km away in Edmonton.
Taxation
For Current Mill Rates contact:
Maurice Gushta, Director Corporate Services
maurice.gushta@woodlands.ab.ca
Woodlands County
Box 60, 1 Woodlands Lane
Whitecourt AB T7S 1N3
Phone: 780.778.8400
Fax: 780.778.8402
Woodlands County Website
| Municipal Tax Rate |
3.5089
|
6.4488
|
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
2.9531
|
4.7132
|
| Education Opted Out Tax Rate |
2.9531
|
4.7132
|
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate |
.1189
|
.1189
|
Transportation
The Whitecourt Airport owned and operated by Woodlands County
www.woodlands.ab.ca/
provides: all weather facilities [paved, lighted, Non Directional Beacon (NDB), Variable Omni Receiver (VOR) a 1,770 metre Charter carriers including:
Highland Helicopters
Phone: 778-4246
Fax: 778-6554
Website: www.highland.ca/
Taiga Helicopters
Phone: 778-3674
Fax: 778-3854
Website: www.taigahelicopters.com/
Airbourne Energy Solutions
Phone: 1-888-496-3222
Fax: 778-6652
Website: www.airbornesolutions.com
The nearest International Airport is Edmonton International Airport approximately 150 km Southeast.
Canadian National Railway branch line from Edmonton serves Whitecourt, Blue Ridge and travels to just south of Fox Creek. Industrial spurs and yards available. Intermodal services are provided at Edmonton and Calgary. More information can be obtained from the CNR website at www.cn.ca/
Greyhound Bus
After Hour Passenger Information 1-800-661-8747
Whitecourt Depot 780-778-2850
Fort Assiniboine Depot 780-584-3883
Website: www.greyhound.ca/
Charter Bus:
Cardinal Coach Lines Ltd. - Whitecourt 780-778-2850
cclwct@telusplanet.net
Break-A-Way Charter Service - Barrhead 780-913-2566
abvs@telusplanet.net
Rental Cars/Trucks:
Visa Truck Rentals - Whitecourt 780-779-522
Website: www.visatrucks.com/
National Car & Truck Rentals - Whitecourt 780-778-3775
Website: www.nationalcar.ca/
Rent-A-Wreck - Whitecourt 780-778-2346, 778-2525
Website: www.rentawreck.ca/
Thrifty Car Rental - Whitecourt 780-706-1016
Canada Post services the communities in Woodlands with Post office boxes in Whitecourt, Blue Ridge General Store, Lone Pine Store and Fort Assiniboine.
Purolator and DHL(Loomis) couriers transport freight throughout Woodlands County.
Whitecourt Airport
Flight Services Phone 780-778-5333
Population
|
Population 2006*
|
3,818
|
|
Population 2005*
|
3,818
|
|
Population 2004*
|
3,818
|
|
Population 2003*
|
3,818
|
|
Population 2002*
|
3,818
|
|
Population 2001**
|
3,820
|
|
Population 1996**
|
3,699
|
|
Population 1991**
|
3,065
|
|
Population % change 1991-1996
|
17.14%
|
|
Population % change 1996-2001
|
3.17%
|
|
Population % change 2001-2006
|
-0.05%
|
* Source: Official Population List, Alberta Municipal Affairs
** Source: Statistics Canada Census |
Total Population 1991-2001
|
Age 0 - 4
|
135
|
130
|
265
|
125
|
100
|
225
|
|
Age 5 - 14
|
350
|
325
|
675
|
365
|
315
|
680
|
|
Age 15 - 19
|
170
|
150
|
320
|
165
|
140
|
305
|
|
Age 20 - 24
|
100
|
85
|
185
|
95
|
65
|
160
|
|
Age 25 - 34
|
260
|
275
|
535
|
225
|
230
|
455
|
|
Age 35 - 44
|
350
|
320
|
670
|
370
|
385
|
755
|
|
Age 45 - 54
|
265
|
235
|
500
|
330
|
280
|
610
|
|
Age 55 - 64
|
180
|
125
|
305
|
195
|
155
|
350
|
|
Age 65 - 74
|
95
|
75
|
170
|
120
|
70
|
190
|
|
Age 75 and older
|
40
|
35
|
75
|
40
|
50
|
90
|
|
Total All Persons
|
1,955
|
1,745
|
3,700
|
2,030
|
1,785
|
3,815
|
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Woodlands County Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
|
People without high school certificates
|
1,060
|
40.69%
|
|
People with high school certificates
|
270
|
10.36%
|
|
People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma
|
780
|
29.94%
|
|
People with post-secondary education (not completed)
|
285
|
10.94%
|
|
People with university diploma/certificate
|
65
|
2.50%
|
|
People with university degree
|
145
|
5.57%
|
|
Total Population 20 years and older
|
2,605
|
100.00%
|
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Woodlands County Highest Level of Schooling 2001
|
Agriculture and biological sciences
|
45
|
5.56%
|
70
|
7.04%
|
|
Commerce, management and business administration
|
120
|
14.81%
|
120
|
12.06%
|
|
Educational, recreational and counseling services
|
75
|
9.26%
|
115
|
11.56%
|
|
Engineering and applied science tech. and trades
|
400
|
49.38%
|
435
|
43.72%
|
|
Engineering and applied sciences
|
30
|
3.70%
|
40
|
4.02%
|
|
Fine and applied arts
|
40
|
4.94%
|
65
|
6.53%
|
|
Health professionals, science and technologies
|
60
|
7.41%
|
110
|
11.06%
|
|
Humanities and related fields
|
10
|
1.23%
|
15
|
1.51%
|
|
Mathematics and physical sciences
|
0
|
0.00%
|
0
|
0.00%
|
|
Social sciences and related fields
|
10
|
1.23%
|
25
|
2.51%
|
|
Other and/or no specialization
|
0
|
0.00%
|
0
|
0.00%
|
|
Total people with post secondary qualifications
|
810
|
100.00%
|
995
|
100.00%
|
|
Females with post-secondary qualifications
|
330
|
40.74%
|
430
|
43.22%
|
|
Males with post-secondary qualifications
|
480
|
59.26%
|
565
|
56.78%
|
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Labour Force
|
In the labour force, both sexes
|
2,200
|
2,175
|
|
Not in the labour force, both sexes
|
560
|
745
|
|
Total population 15 and over
|
2,755
|
2,920
|
|
Employed, both sexes
|
2,025
|
2,015
|
|
Unemployed, both sexes
|
175
|
160
|
|
Participation rate, both sexes
|
80.00%
|
75.00%
|
|
Unemployment rate, both sexes
|
8.00%
|
7.00%
|
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
|
Agriculture
|
285
|
13.07%
|
325
|
15.01%
|
|
Mining
|
235
|
10.78%
|
270
|
12.47%
|
|
Manufacturing
|
330
|
15.14%
|
265
|
12.24%
|
|
Construction
|
270
|
12.39%
|
220
|
10.16%
|
|
Transportation. & Utilities
|
235
|
10.78%
|
195
|
9.01%
|
|
Retail and Wholesale
|
255
|
11.70%
|
175
|
8.08%
|
|
Finance
|
65
|
2.98%
|
65
|
3.00%
|
|
Business & Community Services
|
315
|
14.45%
|
615
|
28.41%
|
|
Public Administration
|
50
|
2.29%
|
40
|
1.85%
|
|
Total All Industries
|
2,180
|
100.00%
|
2,165
|
100.00%
|
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Woodlands County Labour Force By Industry - 2001
|
Management occupations
|
245
|
11.24%
|
185
|
8.55%
|
|
Business, Finances and administrative occupations
|
240
|
11.01%
|
325
|
15.01%
|
|
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
|
50
|
2.29%
|
110
|
5.08%
|
|
Health occupations
|
25
|
1.15%
|
55
|
2.54%
|
|
Occupations in social science; education; government and religion
|
45
|
2.06%
|
60
|
2.77%
|
|
Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport
|
10
|
0.46%
|
35
|
1.62%
|
|
Sales and service occupations
|
410
|
18.81%
|
355
|
16.40%
|
|
Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations
|
570
|
26.15%
|
535
|
24.71%
|
|
Occupations unique to primary industry
|
335
|
15.37%
|
355
|
16.40%
|
|
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities
|
245
|
11.24%
|
145
|
6.70%
|
|
Occupations not elsewhere classified
|
15
|
0.69%
|
10
|
0.46%
|
|
Total - All Occupations (major groups)
|
2,180
|
100.00%
|
2,165
|
100.00%
|
|
Females - All Occupations
|
895
|
41.06%
|
915
|
42.26%
|
|
Males - All Occupations
|
1,285
|
58.94%
|
1,255
|
57.97%
|
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Income
|
less than $19,999
|
80
|
8.47%
|
100
|
10.75%
|
|
$20,000 - $39,999
|
255
|
26.98%
|
275
|
29.57%
|
|
$40,000 - $59,999
|
220
|
23.28%
|
230
|
24.73%
|
|
$60,000 and over
|
390
|
41.27%
|
325
|
34.95%
|
|
Total number of families
|
945
|
100.00%
|
930
|
100.00%
|
|
Average family income
|
$56,106
|
|
$59,993
|
|
|
Median family income
|
$51,687
|
|
$56,491
|
|
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
|
less than $19,999
|
190
|
15.14%
|
190
|
13.87%
|
|
$20,000 - $39,999
|
335
|
26.69%
|
330
|
24.09%
|
|
$40,000 - $59,999
|
275
|
21.91%
|
290
|
21.17%
|
|
$60,000 and over
|
120
|
9.56%
|
570
|
41.61%
|
|
Total number of households
|
1,255
|
100.00%
|
1,370
|
100.00%
|
|
Average household income
|
$51,921
|
|
$56,138
|
|
|
Median household income
|
$47,873
|
|
$51,113
|
|
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Building Permits
| Building Permits Value, Commercial |
$90,000 |
$10,000 |
$240,000 |
$520,000 |
$633,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Industrial |
$4,550,000 |
$951,000 |
$140,000 |
$936,000 |
$25,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Institutional |
$0 |
$50,000 |
$400,000 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Building Permits Value, Residential |
$8,110,000 |
$8,175,000 |
$6,034,000 |
$9,277,000 |
$6,139,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Total |
$12,750,000 |
$9,186,000 |
$6,814,000 |
$10,733,000 |
$6,797,000 |
| Total Housing Starts |
54 |
52 |
40 |
52 |
30 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 2000-2004 Building Permits (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Total Housing Starts
Value of Building Permits
Dwellings
|
Apartments
|
10
|
0.80%
|
5
|
0.37%
|
|
Detached Duplexes
|
0
|
0.00%
|
0
|
0.00%
|
|
Movable Dwellings
|
385
|
30.68%
|
375
|
27.47%
|
|
Other single attached house
|
10
|
0.80%
|
40
|
2.93%
|
|
Row and semi-detached house
|
0
|
0.00%
|
0
|
0.00%
|
|
Single-detached house
|
855
|
68.13%
|
945
|
69.23%
|
|
Total number of occupied private dwellings
|
1,255
|
100.00%
|
1,365
|
100.00%
|
|
Private dwellings, owned
|
1,145
|
91.24%
|
1,185
|
86.81%
|
|
Private Dwellings, rented
|
110
|
8.76%
|
180
|
13.19%
|
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
|
Period of construction, before 1946
|
55
|
4.03%
|
|
Period of construction, 1946 - 1960
|
75
|
5.49%
|
|
Period of construction, 1961 - 1970
|
80
|
5.86%
|
|
Period of construction, 1971 - 1980
|
460
|
33.70%
|
|
Period of construction, 1981 - 1990
|
315
|
23.08%
|
|
Period of construction, 1991 - 2001
|
380
|
27.84%
|
|
Total number of private dwellings constructed
|
1,365
|
100.00%
|
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Farming
Woodlands County Total Farm Area : 320 acres
|
Farms - Under 129 acres
|
45
|
14.02%
|
|
Farms - 130 to 239 acres
|
72
|
22.43%
|
|
Farms - 240 to 559 acres
|
83
|
25.86%
|
|
Farms - 560 to 759 acres
|
27
|
8.41%
|
|
Farms - 760 to 1,119 acres
|
37
|
11.53%
|
|
Farms - 1,120 to 1,599 acres
|
23
|
7.17%
|
|
Farms - 1,600 to 2,239 acres
|
19
|
5.92%
|
|
Farms - 2,240 acres and over
|
15
|
4.67%
|
|
Total number of farms reporting
|
321
|
100.00%
|
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census of Agriculture(numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
# of Farms by Total Farm Area
|
Farms gross farm receipts - under $9,999
|
105
|
32.71%
|
|
Farms gross farm receipts - $10,000 to $49,999
|
129
|
40.19%
|
|
Farms gross farm receipts - $50,000 to $99,999
|
33
|
10.28%
|
|
Farms gross farm receipts - $100,000 to $249,999
|
37
|
11.53%
|
|
Farms gross farm receipts - $250,000 to $499,999
|
14
|
4.36%
|
|
Farms gross farm receipts - $500,000 and over
|
3
|
0.93%
|
|
Total number of farms reporting
|
321
|
100.00%
|
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census of Agriculture(numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Total Gross Farm Receipts
|
Farming, Continued
|
Age - Under 35 years
|
50
|
10.31%
|
|
Age - 35 to 54 years
|
280
|
57.73%
|
|
Age - 55 years and over
|
155
|
31.96%
|
|
Average age of operators
|
49
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of operators - Female
|
165
|
34.02%
|
|
Number of operators - Male
|
320
|
65.98%
|
|
Total number of operators reporting
|
485
|
100.00%
|
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census of Agriculture(numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Age of Farm Operators
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