Barrhead
www.barrhead.ca
Welcome
Welcome to Beautiful, Bountiful Barrhead...It's big enough to share with everyone. Our community is located in one of the best agricultural areas in Alberta, surrounded by the oil, gas and forestry industries. We also have a prosperous manufacturing sector. The community provides a quality of life that offers something for everyone in an environment full of beautiful lakes, scenic byways and special events.
Welcome to our community. We hope the information contained within this profile is useful. We encourage you to visit our website at www.barrhead.ca to obtain additional information about Barrhead. You may also contact our Town office at (780)674-3301 or any representative from the "Key Contacts" section.
Area Overview
The Town of Barrhead was named after Barrhead, Scotland, the birthplace of James McGuire, one of the area's earliest settlers. Moved from its original townsite in 1912 to meet the expanding railway lines, Barrhead has continued to grow and prosper at its present location. Today, Barrhead has grown to a community of approximately 4,200 people.
The Town of Barrhead is part of the historic Klondike Trail and is the centre of one of Alberta's richest agricultural and forestry areas. Oil and gas, manufacturing, and the retail trades make up the balance of the economy of the town.
There is ample camping, golfing, swimming, boating, water skiing, fishing and hiking in the area. Barrhead also offers a terrific array of shopping outlets and restaurants to appeal to the most discriminating shopper. It offers a progressive range of community services while retaining its small town charm.
For more complete information about the advantages of life in Barrhead, please visit our website at http://www.albertafirst.com/www.barrhead.ca
Climate
Barrhead enjoys a full four seasons. The approximate hours of sunshine per year totals 2264 hours. The annual precipitation is estimated to be 52 cm of rain and 47 cm of snow.
Community Services
Municipal
Barrhead Town Office
5014 - 50 Avenue
Box 4189
Barrhead, Alberta
T7N 1A2
Tel: 780-674-3301
Fax: 780-674-5648
mailto:town@barrhead.ca
http://www.barrhead.ca/
Barrhead Public Library
5304 - 49 Street
Barrhead, Alberta
T7N 1N5
Tel: 780- 674-8519
Town of Barrhead Recreation, Parks and Tourism
5607-47 Street
Box 4112
Barrhead, Alberta
T7N 1A1
Tel: 780-674-2532
Fax: 780-674-2554
mailto:town@barrhead.ca
Provincial
- AADAC
- Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
- Alberta Agriculture Development Corporation
- Alberta Distance Learning Centre
- Alberta Hail and Crop Insurance
- Attorney General - Provincial Court
- Family and Community Support Services
- Barrhead Regional Employment Centre
- Aspen Health Services
- Family and Social Services
- Forestry, Lands and Wildlife
- Mental Health Clinic
- Medical Examiner-Coroner
- Public Works, Supply and Services
- Transportation and Utilities
- Recreation and Parks (Thunder Lake Park)
Federal
- Farm Credit Corporation
- Canada Post
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Barrhead has a wide variety of recreational facilities, including the Barrhead Agrena, Barrhead Sportsground (ball diamonds, rodeo grounds, tennis courts, RV park area), Kinsmen Aquatic Centre (pool, sauna and whirlpool), Barrhead Curling Rink, Blue Heron Bowling Alley, Rotary Park (camping), and the Paddle River and Barrhead Golf Courses. There are 8 playgrounds and numerous other green areas throughout the town.
Thunder Lake Park is located west of town, and offers fishing, boating, swimming, 127 camp sites, group camping, boat rentals, boat launch, mooring, sandy beaches, campers beach, playgrounds, activity programs, farmer's market, sewage dumping station, Park Ranger security, cross-country ski trails and winter camping. Other camping facilities are available at the Killdeer Beach Resort, Peanut Lake, and Elks Beach.
The Misty Ridge Ski Hill provides opportunities for skiing and snowboarding in the winter. There is also the Homesteaders' Walking Trail, which goes from Barrhead along the Paddle River to the Barrhead Golf and Recreation Area.
Both the Town and County of Barrhead offer programs for a wide range of recreational pursuits, including hockey, figure skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, luge, tennis, ball hockey, swimming, aerobics, fitness, tai chi, yoga, ballet, jazz, tap, archery, shooting, hunting, water skiing, sailing, sail boarding and bird-watching. For more information on the Town of Barrhead's recreational programs, please contact Cindy Bowie at (780)674-2532.
Within the FCSS Building, there are a wide range of sports and activities to meet the needs of those wishing to participate in individual activities such as dancing, judo, boxing, workshops, board meetings and youth groups. Their modern complex is situated in Downtown Barrhead. For more information, please contact Carol Lee at (780)674-3341.
Community Organizations
- Barrhead & District Agricultural Society
- Barrhead & District Chamber of Commerce
- Barrhead Grizzly Trail Fire and Rescue Association
- Barrhead Elks Club
- Barrhead Light Horse Association
- Barrhead Kinsmen Club
- Barrhead Senior Versatiles
- Barrhead Twinning Society (with Tokoro, Japan and Drouin, Australia)
- Country Opry Association
- Girl Guides of Canada
- Lazy Dazy Light Horse Club
- Lions and Lioness Clubs of Barrhead
- Madrigal Singing Group
- Meals on Wheels
- Order of Royal Purple Ladies
- Rejoicing Voices
- Rotary Club of Barrhead
- Royal Canadian Air Cadets
- Royal Canadian Legion No.75
- Scout Group Cubs and Beavers
- Wildrose Rodeo Association
Recreation and special interest clubs include the Barrhead Archery Club, Barrhead Art Club, Barrhead Arts Council, Barrhead Centennial Museum Society, Barrhead Gem Seekers, Barrhead Judo Club, Barrhead Tai Chi, Barrhead Boxing Club, Blue Heron Bowl, and the Town and Country Art Club.
Religious Services
Barrhead has 12 churches, serving a wide range of denominations.
Special Annual Events/Attractions
The town also has a number of active arts groups. The Barrhead Arts Council brings national and international entertainment at least 5 times a year to Barrhead, while the Barrhead Community Theatre also offers a number of productions throughout the year. Other groups include the Barrhead Art Club, Potters Guild, Spinners and Weavers and Gem Seekers.
- Figure Skating Carnival -- March
- Volunteer Appreciation Activities -- April
- Antique Car Run -- May
- Terry Fox Run -- May
- Blue Heron Street Festival -- June
- Soap Box Derby -- June
- Toxic Round Up -- June
- Canada Day Celebrations -- July 1
- Summer Programs -- July & August
- Blue Heron Fair Days -- August
- Wildrose Rodeo Finals -- September
- Christmas Light-Up -- November
- Christmas Parade -- December
- New Year's Eve Activities -- December 31
Hospitality
Accommodations
Barrhead Neighbourhood Inn...(780)674-3300 or 1-800-216-7210
Barrhead Red Baron Inn...(780)674-2336
Dallas Hotel...(780)674-2444
Sunset Cove Motel...(780)674-4400
Intown campground accommodations are located at the south entrance of town on Highway 33, at the Rotary Park. For more information call the Recreation Department at (780)674-2532 or the Town Office at (780)674-3301.
Restaurants
- A&W;
- Barrhead & District Coop Cafeteria
- Barrhead Golf & Recreation Area Cafeteria
- Barrhead Pizza & Spaghetti House
- Cornerstone Cafe located in the Barrhead Red Baron Inn
- Dallas Hotel
- DJ's Dairy and Burgers
- Frank's Steakhouse and Pizza
- Garden Court Cafe located in the Barrhead Neighborhood Inn
- Hong Kong Restaurant
- IGA Meeting Place
- JB Submarine
- KFC
- Paddle River Golf Course Cafeteria
- Pepper's Family Restaurant
- Prairie Chef Restaurant
- Ramzi's
- Reid's Kitchen
- Spring Sun Restaurant
- Subway Soups and Sandwiches
- The Buttercup
- Two for One Pizza
Economic Base
Agriculture is the mainstay of the local economy -- diversification is prevalent, with numerous mixed farming enterprises including grain, peas, hogs, beef, dairy, poultry, elk, sheep, goats, ostrich, rhea, purebred cattle, purebred hogs, alpaca and seed growers. Diversification has expanded to ventures in market gardens, greenhouse vegetables, field vegetables, rhubarb, spice growing, garden nurseries and tree nurseries.
Other economic bases include lumber, oil and gas, manufacturing and retail trades.
Economic Facts
Major manufactured products in the Barrhead area include lumber, animal feeds, souvenir wood products (hockey sticks, baseball bats), machining, trophies, cabinetry and frames, wooden windows, furniture, concrete, fabricated steel buildings, signs, meat products, flour, oats, barley, honey, hot house vegetables, custom cowboy boots, pottery and lottery ticket printing.
Major Businesses Products/Services
Champion Feed Service Ltd. - Processes animal feed and pet food.
Pollard Banknote - Generates lottery tickets.
Agricore - Fertilizer, grain sales and service, chemicals and herbicides.
Westglen Milling - Barley and oat processing.
Breal Metal Buildings & Industrial Insulation Ltd. - Metal buildings and industrial insulation.
Barrhead Plastics - Produces plastic containers and products.
Barrhead Custom Meat Packers - Meat and meat products.
Adelman Cabinets & Millwork Ltd. - Furniture, cabnets and millwork.
Sepallo Industries - Processes health food supplement ingredients.
Financial Institutions
Bank of Nova Scotia...(780)674-8400
Toronto Dominion Bank...(780)674-2216
Barrhead Savings & Credit Union...(780)674-3345
Alberta Treasury Branch...(780)674-2243
Education
Barrhead is a part of the Pembina Hills Regional School Division #7, headquartered in Barrhead. (Telephone: 780-674-8500).
Daycare/Nursery
Barrhead Family Day Homes
Children's World Daycare
Public
Public schools located within the Town of Barrhead include Barrhead Elementary School (K-6) and Barrhead Composite High School (7-12).
Other schools include Dunstable School (K-6), and Meadowview School (K-6). Also, Neerlandia School, located in Neerlandia, is a publicly funded school with a philosophy based on biblical principles.
The school offers education from Grades K-12.
Separate
N/A
Private
The Canadian Reformed School is located in the County of Barrhead near Neerlandia.
Emergency Services
Fire Protection/Emergency Response Services
Through a Fire Authority Board the municipalities of the Town and County of Barrhead provide Fire & Rescue services to a 1538 sq. km region, (956 sq. mi.). With 3 pumper trucks, 1 tanker truck, 1 rescue truck, 1 rapid response mini pumper and an aerial truck. Our well-trained, 32 member volunteer fire department is equipped for all emergencies, under the direction of our full-time Fire Chief.
Tel: 780-674-2311 and mailto:town@barrhead.ca
The Fire Authority also provides public education and fire prevention programming, inspections and investigations.
Ambulance Services
The Barrhead Ambulance Service has 2 modern ambulances, and provides basic and advanced emergency life support. (Tel: 780-674-3140).
Police Services
Barrhead is served by a local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) (Tel: 780-674-2696).
Health Care
Barrhead Health Care Centre has 35 active treatment beds and offers a wide range of services from obstetrics, surgery, general medicine, auxiliary care, emergency, x-ray, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, dietetic counselling and education programs.
Aspen Regional Health serves the Barrhead area, and provides services in the following departments: dental, environmental health, family health services, health promotion, home care, medical officer of health, nutrition and speech and language.
Other medical services include 2 medical clinics staffed with 12 physicians, an optometry clinic, orthodontist clinic, 3 dental clinics staffed with 3 dentists, a physiotherapy clinic, dental laboratory, medical laboratory, massage therapist, chiropractor and psychologist.
The Keir Care Centre is a 100-bed extended care facility offering individualized care programs for seniors.
Senior Living Facilities
There are two lodge accommodation facilities for seniors. The Hillcrest contains 91 rooms and Klondike Place contains 40 suites. Residents of the lodges are encouraged to maintain their personal wellness and independence.
There is also three self contained manors which offer independant senior living. Pembina Court has 24 self contained units. Jubilee Manor is a self contained facility and contains 16 units and Golden Crest has 32 apartments. Both Jubilee Manor and Golden Crest are connected to the Hillcrest and Klondike Place lodges by pedways.
Location
The Town of Barrhead is centrally located within the County of Barrhead #11, in north-central Alberta (Midnight Twilight Country). It is 122 km northwest of Edmonton following Highway 33, and ideally situated on a major provincial corridor at the junction of Highways 33 and 18. Highway 33...named the Grizzly Trail...is the shortest route to Peace River Country.
Post Secondary Education
Barrhead is within commuting distance of Edmonton. Edmonton provides us with post-secondary institutions such as the University of Alberta, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and Grant McEwan College. Satellite campuses in Barrhead exist for Alberta Vocational College, NAIT and Grant McEwan College.
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Transportation
Air Services
Johnson Industrial Airport, located 6 km southwest from town, has a 3,500 foot runway and all-weather facilities.
Highways
Highway 33 connects with Edmonton via Highway 16 and 43, and also Swan Hills to the northwest. Highway 33 is the shortest route to Peace River Country. In addition, Highway 18 connects with Westlock to the east and also Thunder Lake Park to the west of Barrhead.
Trucking Firms
Trucking firms that service Barrhead include Barrhead Truck (2001) Ltd., Gar-Lyn Trucking Ltd., Graydon Trucking Ltd., Hillman Bros. Transport, J & K Trucking Enterprises Ltd., Ochremchuk (John) Trucking, Neerlandia Transport Ltd., Schmidt Livestock Ltd. and Strawson Backhoe & Trucking.
Bus Services
Greyhound Bus Lines offers regularly scheduled inter-community service.
Couriers and Taxis
Greyhound Express Courier, Priority Courier, Fed EX, DHL Courier and Purolator Couriers service Barrhead. The local taxi service is Barrhead Cabs.
There is also the Klondike Ferry Crossing, a cabled ferry crossing the Athabasca River.
Utilities
Electrical Power
Fortis Alberta
Telephone: 310-9473
Natural Gas
AltaGas Alberta Inc.
Telephone: 1-866-222-2067
Telephone
Telus
Telephone: 310-2255
Water Supply
The water supply is administered by the Town of Barrhead.
Waste Management
Sewage treatment is provided by 3 aeriated ponds, 1 polishing pond and 2 storage ponds. Barrhead has weekly pick-up for garbage. Trade waste is picked up daily or weekly as required. Corrugated cardboard is picked up on a regular basis for delivery to the recycling depot.
Population
Population 2004*
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4,213
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Population 2003*
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4,213
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Population 2002*
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4,213
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Population 2001**
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4,215
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Population 2000*
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4,239
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Population 1996**
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4,239
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Population 1991**
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4,160
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Population % change 1991-1996
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1.86%
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Population % change 1996-2001
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-0.62%
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* Source: Official Population List, Alberta Municipal Affairs
** Source: Statistics Canada 1991, 1996, & 2001 Census |
Total Population 1991-2001
Age 0 - 4
|
120
|
140
|
260
|
115
|
110
|
225
|
Age 5 - 14
|
325
|
275
|
600
|
240
|
270
|
510
|
Age 15 - 19
|
140
|
160
|
300
|
170
|
150
|
320
|
Age 20 - 24
|
100
|
135
|
235
|
120
|
125
|
245
|
Age 25 - 34
|
270
|
280
|
550
|
230
|
240
|
470
|
Age 35 - 44
|
270
|
285
|
555
|
255
|
285
|
540
|
Age 45 - 54
|
205
|
215
|
420
|
240
|
260
|
500
|
Age 55 - 64
|
155
|
185
|
340
|
185
|
195
|
380
|
Age 65 - 74
|
210
|
255
|
465
|
180
|
255
|
435
|
Age 75 and older
|
195
|
310
|
505
|
240
|
355
|
595
|
Total All Persons
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1,985
|
2,250
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4,235
|
1,970
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2,240
|
4,210
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Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Barrhead Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
People without high school certificates
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1,160
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40.35%
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People with high school certificates
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380
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13.22%
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People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma
|
625
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21.74%
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People with post-secondary education (not completed)
|
325
|
11.30%
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People with university diploma/certificate
|
55
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1.91%
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People with university degree
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320
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11.13%
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Total Population 20 years and older
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2,875
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100.00%
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Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Barrhead Highest Level of Schooling 2001
Agriculture and biological sciences
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100
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8.70%
|
95
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9.45%
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Commerce, management and business administration
|
180
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15.65%
|
125
|
12.44%
|
Educational, recreational and counseling services
|
245
|
21.30%
|
190
|
18.91%
|
Engineering and applied science tech. and trades
|
330
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28.70%
|
255
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25.37%
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Engineering and applied sciences
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20
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1.74%
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20
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1.99%
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Fine and applied arts
|
35
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3.04%
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55
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5.47%
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Health professionals, science and technologies
|
125
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10.87%
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180
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17.91%
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Humanities and related fields
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60
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5.22%
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40
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3.98%
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Mathematics and physical sciences
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0
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0.00%
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20
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1.99%
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Social sciences and related fields
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35
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3.04%
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30
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2.99%
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Other and/or no specialization
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10
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0.87%
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0
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0.00%
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Total people with post secondary qualifications
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1,150
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100.00%
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1,005
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100.00%
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Females with post-secondary qualifications
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540
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46.96%
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510
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50.75%
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Males with post-secondary qualifications
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610
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53.04%
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495
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49.25%
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Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Labour Force
In the labour force, both sexes
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1,935
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1,895
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Not in the labour force, both sexes
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1,205
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1,290
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Total population 15 and over
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3,140
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3,185
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Employed, both sexes
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1,795
|
1,780
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Unemployed, both sexes
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140
|
120
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Participation rate, both sexes
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62.00%
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60.00%
|
Unemployment rate, both sexes
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7.00%
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6.00%
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Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Agriculture
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75
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3.96%
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65
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3.45%
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Mining
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50
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2.64%
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45
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2.39%
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Manufacturing
|
150
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7.92%
|
125
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6.63%
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Construction
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120
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6.33%
|
180
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9.55%
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Transportation. & Utilities
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80
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4.22%
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110
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5.84%
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Retail and Wholesale
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350
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18.47%
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305
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16.18%
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Finance
|
100
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5.28%
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80
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4.24%
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Business & Community Services
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810
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42.74%
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855
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45.36%
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Public Administration
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120
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6.33%
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110
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5.84%
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Total All Industries
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1,895
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100.00%
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1,885
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100.00%
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Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Barrhead Labour Force By Industry - 2001
Management occupations
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245
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12.89%
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175
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9.28%
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Business, Finances and administrative occupations
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215
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11.32%
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310
|
16.45%
|
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
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70
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3.68%
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90
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4.77%
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Health occupations
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125
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6.58%
|
130
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6.90%
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Occupations in social science; education; government and religion
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155
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8.16%
|
160
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8.49%
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Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport
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55
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2.89%
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50
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2.65%
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Sales and service occupations
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550
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28.95%
|
465
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24.67%
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Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations
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305
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16.05%
|
345
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18.30%
|
Occupations unique to primary industry
|
85
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4.47%
|
90
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4.77%
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Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities
|
95
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5.00%
|
75
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3.98%
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Occupations not elsewhere classified
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40
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2.11%
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10
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0.53%
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Total - All Occupations (major groups)
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1,900
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100.00%
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1,885
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100.00%
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Females - All Occupations
|
910
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47.89%
|
875
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46.42%
|
Males - All Occupations
|
990
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52.11%
|
1,005
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53.32%
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Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Income
less than $19,999
|
55
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5.98%
|
90
|
10.71%
|
$20,000 - $39,999
|
365
|
39.67%
|
350
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41.67%
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$40,000 - $59,999
|
260
|
28.26%
|
325
|
38.69%
|
$60,000 and over
|
240
|
26.09%
|
205
|
24.40%
|
Total number of families
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920
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100.00%
|
970
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115.48%
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Average family income
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$49,228
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$52,555
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Median family income
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$43,241
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$46,962
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Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
less than $19,999
|
425
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25.60%
|
385
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22.71%
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$20,000 - $39,999
|
560
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33.73%
|
525
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30.97%
|
$40,000 - $59,999
|
390
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23.49%
|
360
|
21.24%
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$60,000 and over
|
105
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6.33%
|
435
|
25.66%
|
Total number of households
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1,660
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100.00%
|
1,695
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100.00%
|
Average household income
|
$39,069
|
|
$43,938
|
|
Median household income
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$34,088
|
|
$36,282
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Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Family Expenditure
Food and Shelter
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$16,783,050
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38.02%
|
$19,453,818
|
37.98%
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Clothing
|
$2,917,575
|
6.61%
|
$3,275,726
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6.39%
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Education and Reading materials
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$855,925
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1.94%
|
$1,065,208
|
2.08%
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Health and Personal care
|
$2,798,225
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6.34%
|
$3,624,230
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7.08%
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Hshld. operationas and furnishings
|
$4,830,375
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10.94%
|
$5,648,699
|
11.03%
|
Recreation
|
$3,368,100
|
7.63%
|
$4,389,194
|
8.57%
|
Transportation
|
$9,032,475
|
20.46%
|
$9,291,284
|
18.14%
|
Miscellaneous
|
$3,536,100
|
8.01%
|
$4,476,096
|
8.74%
|
Total Current Consumption
|
$44,145,325
|
100.00%
|
$51,224,255
|
100.00%
|
Total # of Households
|
1,675
|
|
1,661
|
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Average Consumption per Household |
$26,355 |
|
$30,839 |
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Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding). |
Barrhead Family Expenditures (1996)
Building Permits
Building Permits Value, Commercial |
$2,678,000 |
$935,000 |
$300,000 |
$715,000 |
$885,000 |
Building Permits Value, Industrial |
$0 |
$250,000 |
$0 |
$365,000 |
$35,000 |
Building Permits Value, Institutional |
$4,200,000 |
$295,000 |
$480,000 |
$0 |
$250,000 |
Building Permits Value, Residential |
$1,951,000 |
$2,487,000 |
$1,404,000 |
$1,513,000 |
$1,012,000 |
Building Permits Value, Total |
$8,829,000 |
$3,967,000 |
$2,184,000 |
$2,593,000 |
$2,182,000 |
Total Housing Starts |
15 |
26 |
9 |
12 |
7 |
Source: Statistics Canada 2000-2004 Building Permits (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Total Housing Starts
Value of Building Permits
Dwellings
Apartments
|
255
|
15.36%
|
240
|
14.16%
|
Detached Duplexes
|
0
|
0.00%
|
10
|
0.59%
|
Movable Dwellings
|
110
|
6.63%
|
85
|
5.01%
|
Other single attached house
|
0
|
0.00%
|
5
|
0.29%
|
Row and semi-detached house
|
50
|
3.01%
|
110
|
6.49%
|
Single-detached house
|
1,240
|
74.70%
|
1,235
|
72.86%
|
Total number of occupied private dwellings
|
1,660
|
100.00%
|
1,695
|
100.00%
|
Private dwellings, owned
|
1,150
|
69.28%
|
1,210
|
71.39%
|
Private Dwellings, rented
|
515
|
31.02%
|
485
|
28.61%
|
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Period of construction, before 1946
|
100
|
5.92%
|
Period of construction, 1946 - 1960
|
320
|
18.93%
|
Period of construction, 1961 - 1970
|
285
|
16.86%
|
Period of construction, 1971 - 1980
|
515
|
30.47%
|
Period of construction, 1981 - 1990
|
290
|
17.16%
|
Period of construction, 1991 - 2001
|
180
|
10.65%
|
Total number of private dwellings constructed
|
1,690
|
100.00%
|
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Projects
Summary of Projects in Barrhead as of September 2006
Institutional |
1 |
$10,000,000 |
Total |
1 |
$10,000,000 |
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 Economic Development, 2004.
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Value of Projects by Sector (as of September 2006)
Proposed |
1 |
$10,000,000 |
Total |
1 |
$10,000,000 |
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 Economic Development, 2004.
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Largest Projects in Barrhead as of September 2006
Aspen Regional Health Authority |
Barrhead Healthcare Centre Redevelopment |
Barrhead |
$10,000,000 |
- |
Proposed |
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