Strathmore community profile

STRATHMORE
Location
Utilities
The Town of Strathmore is situated on Highway 1 (TransCanada), 22 minutes
east of downtown Calgary. The Town has 45 minute access to Calgary
International Airport, and 25 minutes access to the completed north portion
of the Stoney Trail loop road (linking to Highway 2).
Electricity/Natural Gas are deregulated in Alberta. There are a number of
energy retailers in Alberta offering a variety of pricing plans and contract
packages. Customers who do not sign a contract for natural gas or electricity
are served by a regulated provider.
* The Alberta government provides a website that assists consumers with
choosing an appropriate provider for their residence or business.
To learn more about electrical or natural gas providers visit
(www.ucahelps.gov.ab.ca)
Electricity (regulated):
Enmax - Distributor: 403.310.2010, www.enmax.com
EPCOR – Energy Provider: 403.310.4300, www.epcor.ca
Natural Gas (regulated):
ATCO Gas - Distributor, 403.245.7888, www.atcogas.com
Direct Energy Regulated Services – Energy Provider: 1.866.420.3174,
www.directenergyregulatedservices.com
Municipal Rates (2011):
Water – Residential/Commercial/Industrial - $27.30 / 2 months + $9.60 /
2 months water conveyance levy + $0.72/cubic meter consumption rate
($0.78/cubic meter over 60 cubic meter consumption)
Population
15,000
Sewer – Residential/Commercial/Industrial - $48.92 / 2 months + $1.60
/ cubic meter consumption rate ($0.68/cubic meter over 60 cubic meter
consumption)
12,000
9,000
6,000
Garbage – Residential - $32.78 / 2 months. Commercial/Industrial businesses must look after their own contracts for garbage pickup.
3,000
0
2006 2007 2008 2009
2010
Src: Statistics Canada
Communications
Newspapers
Transportation
Road: Highway 2 (to Calgary (south), Highway 817 (north to Highway 564, south to Highway 901)
Air:
Calgary International Airport – 45 minutes
Rail:
CPR Main Line (no access)
Bus:
Daily commuter bus service (Cardinal) to Calgary; scheduled Greyhound service
Local Employment Base
Education, retail, municipal government, oil and gas servicing, agriculture
servicing. Top 5 Employers: Golden Hills School Division, Town of
Strathmore, Walmart, Big Country Drilling, Titan Drilling.
Light Industrial/Commercial Lands
Canal Crossing (highway commercial/industrial). 18 quarters of land was
recently annexed – some of which has been set aside for an industrial/
commercial area. The Town has 583 acres of prime land, located south of
Highway #1, with direct controlled access to the highway. The land is suitable
for commercial and industrial development and can accommodate industry of
any size.
Canadian Commercial Real Estate Listings - http://www.icx.ca/realtorSearch.aspx
Trade Area
Immediate area (general retail) - 30,000. Trading area within 50 square kms
(atmospheric retail, professional services, tourism visitation) exceeds
1 million consumers.
Strathmore Standard (weekly) www.strathmorestandard.com
Strathmore Times (weekly) www.strathmoretimes.com
Radio
Calgary, High River, and Drumheller-based AM/FM stations
Telephone
TELUS: 403.310.2255 (residential), 403.310.3100 (business), or www.telus.com
TV
Shaw: 403.716.6000 or www.shaw.ca
Bell and Rogers offer satellite TV service
Internet
High speed Internet is available through Shaw or TELUS.
(Note: Shaw and TELUS both offer phone, TV, and Internet services.)
Emergency Services
The Strathmore Fire Department provides fire and emergency response
services. Ambulance services are provided by Alberta Health Services.
Strathmore has its own RCMP detachment (403.934.3535 – dispatch,
403.934.3968 - administration). Strathmore is a 911 community (police, fire,
ambulance, hazardous materials spills).
Education
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3 pre-schools
5 elementary schools
3 junior high schools
4 high schools
Public and Catholic School Systems
Residential Housing Starts
Medical
• S trathmore Hospital - http://www.albertahealthservices.ca
/facilities.asp?pid=facility&rid=1000943
• 5 hospitals in City of Calgary (closest – Peter Lougheed, 35 minutes)
• Full range of medical service clinics
600
Number
of housing
starts
Population Age Structure (2006)
500
400
300
Percentage
of Total
200
50
Strathmore
40
100
0
Alberta
30
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Construction Values
20
Src: Statistics Canada
10
0
0-19
20-44
45-64
65+
Age
Value ($) in millions
(includes: residential,
commercial, institutional)
Src: Statistics Canada (2006)
Household Income (2005)
100
80
60
40
Median
Household
Income
20
100000
90000
80000
70000
60000
50000
40000
30000
20000
10000
0
Strathmore
0
Alberta
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Src: Statistics Canada
Events Calendar
Strathmore
May – Springfest
July - Canada Day, Centennial Day
August – Pro Rodeo
October – October Fall Centennial Gala
December – Festival of Lights
Community Calendar - http://www.strathmore.ca/news.php?viewStory=176
Alberta
Src: Statistics Canada (2006, based on 2005 data)
Education (2006)
Percentage
of Total
Recreation Amenities (Highlights)
50
Strathmore
40
Alberta
30
20
10
0
Without
high school
certificate
With
high school
certificate
With
trade diploma
or certificate
Src: Statistics Canada (2006)
*Note: University calculations includes category: University or diploma below the bachelor level
Business Development
1200
Number
of business
licenses
With
University degree,
certificate or diploma
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Indoor Aquatic Centre
Hiking Area
Baseball Diamonds
Strathmore Golf Course (18 holes)
Rodeo Grounds
Driving Range
Campground
Horseshoe Pits
Tennis Courts
Seniors’ Drop-In Centre
Bike Path
Indoor Skating Rink (2 ice surfaces: 1 Olympic/1 NHL)
Curling Rinks (4 sheets)
Lodging
1000
6 hotels/motels, 1 B&B - http://www.strathmore.ca/news.php?viewStory=20
800
600
400
Tax Rates (2010)
200
0
2005 2006 2007 2008
2009
2010
Src: Statistics Canada
Residential – 8.109
Non-Residential – 8.406
Example: $300,000 (residential property assessment) x 8.109/1000 = $2433 (property taxes)