Bonnyville

www.town.bonnyville.ab.ca

Welcome

Welcome to our beautiful community located 250 km east of Edmonton with a population of 5,896, situated on Jessie Lake, a natural wetlands and home to 200 bird species including ducks, geese, pelicans, blue herons, grebes, cranes, and many others.

Enjoy the leisurely walk along Jessie Trail, stop at the viewing stands and information stations, and take in the entire panoramic view while birdwatching.

The Town of Bonnyville, offers a variety of other recreational and leisure opportunities for people of all ages. The Bonnyville Golf and Country Club includes 18 scenic holes, practice range, pro shop, restaurant and lounge. We have an indoor swimming pool, the R.J. Lalonde Arena, bowling alley, curling club, cultural centre with a theatre and stage, a public library, a district historical museum, numerous playgrounds and parks, the Snowdusters Snowmobile Club, a skateboard park, and a Parent Child Centre which houses pre-school programs and a family resource centre.

Bonnyville is located amidst a dozen lakes teaming with a variety of sport fish. Swim, water-ski, windsurf, sail, canoe, hike, or simply enjoy the beauty of our lakes in this area.

Newcomers to Bonnyville may wish to join one of our many service groups or organizations. The Seniors' Drop-In Centre is a focal point for seniors and a real drawing card for those making retirement plans. An excellent variety of stores, specialty shops, restaurants, motels and service businesses provide unique products and personalized service.

We are very proud of our vibrant main street and our specialized businesses. If you are looking for a place to start your own business, talk to us about financing, planning and location. We welcome entrepreneurs interested in developing a business on a local or regional basis.

We invite you to visit our community and experience the hospitality, uniqueness and beauty of our area. We believe that you will see it as an ideal place to raise a family.

On behalf of Council for the Town of Bonnyville,

Ray Prevost
Mayor of Bonnyville

Area Overview

The Town of Bonnyville is a community of over 5,890 people in the northeast Alberta Lakelands. The population has a unique multi-cultural mix of English, French, Ukrainian, native Indian, Metis, and eastern European influences.

Bonnyville, with a trading area of approximately 28,000 within a 40 km radius, acts as a service centre to the surrounding area.

Maintenance of streets, sidewalks and utility systems by the Town has created a community that people like to call home. The RCMP, fire department and ambulance personnel all work together to create a healthy and safe environment for all citizens and visitors. Further, the combination of affordable housing, proximity to schools and recreation, top-quality health care, and the overall management of planning of Bonnyville has made the community a desirable place for people of all ages. Seniors also love the pleasant lifestyle and superb services and facilities that cater to their needs. As such, Bonnyville has become a favourite retirement location for area residents.

Community Services

Municipal
Town of Bonnyville
Bag 1006
Bonnyville, Alberta
T9N 2J7
Telephone: 780-826-3496
Fax: 780-826-4806

Provincial
Agriculture Medical Examiner-Coroner
Provincial Court Fish and Wildlife Parks and Recreation [provincial parks]
Transportation and Utilities

Federal
Health Canada
Canada Employment Centre
Canada Post

Community Lifestyle

Recreation
The Bonnyville region is a sportsman's paradise with countless lakes and rolling woodlands to tempt the avid hunter and fisherman. Big game species include moose, deer and bear, while the most popular fish are perch, pike, walleye and lake trout.

Bonnyville has a wide variety of recreation facilities, including the Bonnyville Golf and Country Club [18 holes], Lyle Victor Albert Centre [180-seat performing arts centre], Bonnyville Agriplex, Bonnyville Canadian Friendship Centre, ACFA de Bonnyville [French Cultural Centre], High Energy Fitness Studio, Parent Child Centre, Bonnyville Swimming Pool, R.J. Lalonde Arena, Bonnyville Curling Rink, Bonnyville Public Library, Senior Citizen's Drop-In Centre, and Spare Time Recreation [8-lane bowling alley].

Nearby campgrounds and resorts include Vezeau Beach RV Park, Muriel Lake Campground, Silver Birch Beach, Bodina Beach, and Moose Lake Provincial Park. Community Organizations Bonnyville has over 130 sports, service and agency groups to serve the needs of Bonnyville residents.

A sample includes clubs for minor hockey, figure skating, baseball and a wide range of other sports, the Bonnyville Ukrainian Club, French Folk Dancers, Kinsmen/Kinettes, Ballet, Lakeland Special Olympics, etc.

Hospitality
Accommodation

  • Bonnyville Hotel
  • Bonnyville Neighbourhood Inn
  • Centre Suite Inn
  • Kozy Inn Motel
  • Mid-Town Motor Inn
  • Southview Motel
  • Western Budget Motel
  • Wetlands Bed & Breakfast

Restaurants

  • A & W
  • Restaurant Black Gold
  • Burger Baron
  • Casa La Bella
  • Cedar Barn
  • Chez Denis
  • Dairy Queen
  • Green Oasis Hong Kong Restaurant
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken/Pizza Hut
  • Mid-Town Motor Inn Restaurant
  • Mister Mikes Steakhouse
  • Mom's Place Family Restaurant
  • Outrider Steakhouse
  • Paisano's Restaurant
  • Panda Gardens
  • Ram's Place
  • Silver Cup
  • Cafe Sonny's Bar and Grill Subway

Economic Base

Bonnyville is based on a number of resources including heavy oil and gas, agricultural resources, forestry resources, natural resources such as fishing, wildlife and other forms of tourism. Bonnyville is a regional trading centre that provides excellent services to all sectors.

Economic Facts

Bonnyville is the traditional service centre for northeast Alberta and northwest Saskatchewan. It is centrally localed for agriculture, oil and gas, tourism and community services. It is serviced by primary highways 28, 41, and 55 and secondary highways 660, 659 and 657.

Bonnyville Regional Airport serves northeast Alberta with charter, passenger and freight service, and air ambulance access. Bonnyville is the regional business centre for agriculture, petroleum, forestry, tourism, commerce and health care.

The head offices or regional offices for national, international and provincial companies, organizations or government agencies are located in Bonnyville.

Financial Institutions

  • Toronto Dominion Bank
  • Royal Bank of Canada
  • Lakeland Credit Union
  • Alberta Treasury Branch

Education

Bonnyville is part of the Northern Lights School Division #69, headquartered in Bonnyville [telephone: 780-826-3145], and the Lakeland Catholic Separate School Division #150, headquartered in Bonnyville [telephone: 780-826-3235]. Daycare/Nursery Parent Child Centre Public Public schools located in Bonnyville include Duclos School [ECS-4], H.E. Bourgoin School [5-8], and Bonnyville Centralized High School [9-12]. Lakeland Public Home Schooling also provides education services for Grades 1-9. Bonnyville Off-Campus Program for Grades 8-12. Separate Separate schools located in Bonnyville include Notre Dame Elementary School [K-4], Ecole Dr. Bernard Brosseau School [5-8], and Ecole Notre Dame High School [9-12].

Emergency Services

Fire Protection
The Bonnyville region is served by the Bonnyville Regional Fire Department, which has 301 members in total, based in Bonnyville. The Town of Bonnyville is served by a 32-member force - Call 911

Police Services
Bonnyville has a 16-member local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP], which serves the Town of Bonnyville and the rural area - Call 911 Also working out of the Bonnyville detachment are two RCMP St. Paul Sub-Division Highway Patrol members.

Ambulance Services
Bonnyville Municipal Ambulance Service provides an Advanced Basic Life Support level of service to the Bonnyville area - Call 911 Regional Special Constable Program offers three

Special Constables providing services to both the Town of Bonnyville and the M.D. of Bonnyville No. 87. Phone: (780) 812-3332

Health Care

Bonnyville's hospital needs are served by the Bonnyville Health Centre, which has 24 acute care beds, 30 long term care beds and 10 day beds. The Northeastern Alberta Health Unit has an office in Bonnyville, and offers public health, dental health, health inspector, home care, speech and language pathology, genetic counselling, and diabetic clinic services. Other facilities available in Bonnyville include 2 medical clinics, 2 dental clinics, 1 denture clinic, 1 optometrist, and 3 chiropractors. Bonnyville also has the Bonnylodge, a 42-room senior citizen lodge, and Extendicare Bonnyville, a 50-bed long-term care facility.

Key Contacts for Business Development

Municipal
Town of Bonnyville
Bag 1006
Bonnyville, Alberta
T9N 2J7
Telephone: 780-826-3496
Fax: 780-826-4806
admin@town.bonnyville.ab.ca

Raymond Prevost
Mayor

Allan Harvey, CLGM
Chief Administrative Officer
alharvey@town.bonnyville.ab.ca

Katherine Currie
Development Officer
Bonnyville & District Chamber of Commerce
Box 6054
Bonnyville, Alberta
T9N 2G7
Telephone: 780-826-3252
info@bonnyvillechamber.com
www.bonnyvillechamber.com

Lakeland Community Development Corporation
Phyllis Maki,
Manager
PO Box 8114
Bonnyville, Alberta
T9N 2J4
Telephone: 780-826-3858
Fax: 780-826-7330

Provincial (Updated December 2004)
 Alberta Economic Development
Box 412 Room 308,
Provincial Building
5025 - 49 Avenue
St. Paul, Alberta
T0A 3A4
Tel: 780-645-6358
Fax: 780-645-6241

Garry Krause,
Regional Manager

Maryann Robinson,
Client Service Representative

Denis Ducharme
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Bonnyville - Cold Lake Constituency

Constituency Office
Box 5160, 4901 - 50 Avenue
Bonnyville, AB
T9N 2G4
Phone: (780) 826-5658
Fax: (780) 826-2165
bonnyville-coldlake@assembly.ab.ca

Legislature Office
#639, 9718 - 107 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5K 1E4
Phone: (780) 415-0995
Fax: (780) 415-0951

Federal (May 2006)
MP- Westlock--St. Paul, Alberta
STORSETH, Brian (Conservative)

Parliamentary Address
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 996-1783
Fax: (613) 995-1415
E-Mail: Storseth.B@parl.gc.ca

Location

The Town of Bonnyville is located in the Municipal District of Bonnyville #87, in northeast Alberta. It is 243 km east of Edmonton on Highway 28, 71 km northeast of St. Paul, and 50 km southeast of Cold Lake.

Post Secondary Education

Post-secondary education opportunities are available from the Bonnyville Community Learning Council, Tonder Training Centre and Portage College.

Taxation

Residential/Farmland Non-Residential
2005
Municipal Tax Rate 10.1860 17.0570
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate 4.0873 6.5760
Education Opted Out Tax Rate 4.0873 6.5760
Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate .0760 .0760

Mill Rates

[2003] Residential - Public 14.9320
Residential - Separate 14.9320
Non-Residential - Public 24.3294
Non-Residential - Separate 24.3294

Transportation

Air Services
Bonnyville Regional Airport has a 1,350-metre runway, terminal services, parking, maintenance and repairs. Bonnyville Air Services Ltd. provides charter service.

Highways
Connecting highways include Highway 28 west to Edmonton and east to Cold Lake, Highway 41 north to Fort McMurray and south to the United States, and Secondary Road 659 to Lloydminster.

Trucking Firms

  • B & R Eckels
  • Transport Renegade Trucking

Bus Services
Greyhound Bus Lines provides regularly scheduled inter-community service. Charters are also available from Luciak Bus Lines and Dallaire Bus Lines.

Couriers and Taxis
Greyhound Courier Express, Priority Post, Loomis and Purolator courier services.

Taxi service is available from Taxi Line.

Utilities

Electrical Power
ATCO Electric
5410 - 54 Avenue
Bonnyville, Alberta
Telephone: 1-800-668-2248 
Customer/Billing Enquiries
Telephone: 1-800-668-5506
24 Hour Emergency

Repair Natural Gas
AltaGas Utilities Inc.
Telephone: 1-866-222-2067

Telephone
Telus Communications
Telephone: 780-310-2255
- Adds/Moves/Changes/Billings/Enquiries

Cable Northern Cablevision
Telephone: 1-800-661-1904
Water/Sewer
Town of Bonnyville
Telephone: 780-826-3496
- Hookups, Disconnects, Enquiries The source of water is Moose Lake.

The reservoir capacity, measured in treated substance, is 7,430 cubic metres.

Waste Management
Sewage treatment is provided by a series of lagoons consisting of 4 short and 2 long retention ponds.

Population

Total Population    
Population 2004* 5,709
Population 2003* 5,709
Population 2002* 5,709
Population 2001** 5,710
Population 2000* 5,397
Population 1996** 5,100
Population 1991** 5,132
Population % change 1991-1996 -0.63%
Population % change 1996-2001 10.67%
* Source: Official Population List, Alberta Municipal Affairs
** Source: Statistics Canada 1991, 1996, & 2001 Census

Total Population 1991-2001

Population by Age and Gender  1996 
Male 		 1996 
Female 		 1996 
Total 		 2001 
Male 		 2001 
Female 		 2001 
Total 
Age 0 - 4 225 205 430 240 210 450
Age 5 - 14 465 435 900 445 430 875
Age 15 - 19 250 170 420 255 220 475
Age 20 - 24 220 180 400 260 205 465
Age 25 - 34 425 420 845 480 430 910
Age 35 - 44 380 360 740 455 475 930
Age 45 - 54 200 230 430 300 260 560
Age 55 - 64 160 160 320 165 185 350
Age 65 - 74 140 170 310 140 175 315
Age 75 and older 125 185 310 140 225 365
Total All Persons 2,585 2,510 5,095 2,890 2,815 5,705
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Bonnyville Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older  2001  % 
People without high school certificates 1,340 35.88%
People with high school certificates 495 13.25%
People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma 1,120 29.99%
People with post-secondary education (not completed) 375 10.04%
People with university diploma/certificate 30 0.80%
People with university degree 385 10.31%
Total Population 20 years and older 3,735 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Bonnyville Highest Level of Schooling 2001


Population with Post Secondary Qualifications  1996  %  2001  % 
Agriculture and biological sciences 55 4.44% 35 2.28%
Commerce, management and business administration 215 17.34% 200 13.03%
Educational, recreational and counseling services 165 13.31% 275 17.92%
Engineering and applied science tech. and trades 460 37.10% 595 38.76%
Engineering and applied sciences 10 0.81% 0 0.00%
Fine and applied arts 40 3.23% 55 3.58%
Health professionals, science and technologies 150 12.10% 170 11.07%
Humanities and related fields 50 4.03% 65 4.23%
Mathematics and physical sciences 0 0.00% 20 1.30%
Social sciences and related fields 80 6.45% 100 6.51%
Other and/or no specialization 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Total people with post secondary qualifications 1,240 100.00% 1,535 100.00%
Females with post-secondary qualifications 560 45.16% 685 44.63%
Males with post-secondary qualifications 680 54.84% 850 55.37%
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 2,525 3,005
Not in the labour force, both sexes 1,080 1,205
Total population 15 and over 3,605 4,205
Employed, both sexes 2,300 2,785
Unemployed, both sexes 225 215
Participation rate, both sexes 70.00% 72.00%
Unemployment rate, both sexes 8.00% 7.00%
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 45 1.80% 75 2.51%
Mining 360 14.43% 385 12.88%
Manufacturing 30 1.20% 90 3.01%
Construction 310 12.42% 365 12.21%
Transportation. & Utilities 180 7.21% 155 5.18%
Retail and Wholesale 360 14.43% 555 18.56%
Finance 70 2.81% 100 3.34%
Business & Community Services 960 38.48% 1,125 37.63%
Public Administration 85 3.41% 150 5.02%
Total All Industries 2,495 100.00% 2,990 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Bonnyville Labour Force By Industry - 2001


 
Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups  1996  %  2001  % 
Management occupations 190 7.60% 255 8.54%
Business, Finances and administrative occupations 360 14.40% 385 12.90%
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 95 3.80% 125 4.19%
Health occupations 85 3.40% 180 6.03%
Occupations in social science; education; government and religion 215 8.60% 225 7.54%
Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport 20 0.80% 35 1.17%
Sales and service occupations 585 23.40% 675 22.61%
Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations 510 20.40% 645 21.61%
Occupations unique to primary industry 225 9.00% 355 11.89%
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities 215 8.60% 110 3.69%
Occupations not elsewhere classified 30 1.20% 10 0.34%
Total - All Occupations (major groups) 2,500 100.00% 2,985 100.00%
Females - All Occupations 1,045 41.80% 1,300 43.55%
Males - All Occupations 1,455 58.20% 1,690 56.62%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Income

Family Income (Number of Families)  1996  %  2001  % 
less than $19,999 110 10.33% 150 12.93%
$20,000 - $39,999 290 27.23% 370 31.90%
$40,000 - $59,999 300 28.17% 245 21.12%
$60,000 and over 365 34.27% 490 42.24%
Total number of families 1,065 100.00% 1,255 108.19%
Average family income $52,676   $62,825  
Median family income $49,062   $60,202  
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Household Income (Number of Households)  1996  %  2001  % 
less than $19,999 455 25.21% 370 17.70%
$20,000 - $39,999 490 27.15% 460 22.01%
$40,000 - $59,999 400 22.16% 340 16.27%
$60,000 and over 150 8.31% 920 44.02%
Total number of households 1,805 100.00% 2,090 100.00%
Average household income $44,078   $57,770  
Median household income $38,290   $50,527  
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 $19,141,885 37.59% $23,005,795 37.36%
Clothing $3,439,140 6.75% $4,071,088 6.61%
Education and Reading materials $1,050,010 2.06% $1,395,743 2.27%
Health and Personal care $3,191,115 6.27% $4,257,311 6.91%
Hshld. operationas and furnishings $5,597,480 10.99% $6,782,395 11.01%
Recreation $4,072,720 8.00% $5,472,077 8.89%
Transportation $10,383,200 20.39% $11,321,093 18.38%
Miscellaneous $4,021,350 7.90% $5,273,292 8.56%
Total Current Consumption $50,919,790 100.00% $61,578,794 100.00%
Total # of Households 1,815   1,803  
Average Consumption per Household $28,055   $34,154  
Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding).

Bonnyville Family Expenditures (1996)

Building Permits

Total Building Permit Values  2001  2002  2003  2004  2005 
Building Permits Value, Commercial $3,024,000 $3,824,000 $1,333,000 $4,304,000 $18,217,000
Building Permits Value, Industrial $1,115,000 $587,000 $1,378,000 $415,000 $1,201,000
Building Permits Value, Institutional $0 $2,000 $480,000 $272,000 $135,000
Building Permits Value, Residential $4,853,000 $4,772,000 $7,636,000 $4,998,000 $5,919,000
Building Permits Value, Total $8,992,000 $9,185,000 $10,827,000 $9,989,000 $25,472,000
Total Housing Starts 30 32 63 33 41
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 290 16.11% 390 18.66%
Detached Duplexes 20 1.11% 70 3.35%
Movable Dwellings 65 3.61% 115 5.50%
Other single attached house 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Row and semi-detached house 180 10.00% 115 5.50%
Single-detached house 1,245 69.17% 1,390 66.51%
Total number of occupied private dwellings 1,800 100.00% 2,090 100.00%
Private dwellings, owned 1,045 58.06% 1,365 65.31%
Private Dwellings, rented 755 41.94% 720 34.45%
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 135 6.46%
Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 160 7.66%
Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 395 18.90%
Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 700 33.49%
Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 435 20.81%
Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 265 12.68%
Total number of private dwellings constructed 2,090 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Projects

Summary of Projects in Bonnyville as of September 2006

Project Sector  Number of Projects  Project Cost 
Tourism/Recreation  2  $25,900,000 
Institutional  2  $9,520,000 
Commercial/Retail  8  $2,903,000 
Residential  1  $900,000 
Total 13  $39,223,000 
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.

Value of Projects by Sector (as of September 2006)

Project Status  Number of Projects  Project Cost 
Proposed   4  $11,270,000 
Under Construction   9  $27,953,000 
Total 13  $39,223,000 
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.

Largest Projects in Bonnyville as of September 2006

Company Name  Project 
Description 		 Project 
Location 		 Project 
Cost 		 Construction 
Schedule 		 Status 
MD of Bonnyville / Town of Bonnyville  'Centennial Centre' Multi-use Complex  Bonnyville  $24,500,000  2005-2006  Under Construction  
Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation*  Replacement School (K to Grade 12)  Bonnyville  $8,700,000  -  Proposed  
Western Budget Motel Ltd.  Motel - Construction (18866 Sq Ft)  Bonnyville  $1,400,000  -  Proposed  
Bonnyville Medical Clinic  Facility Addition  Bonnyville  $1,000,000  2006-2006  Under Construction  
Bonnyville Affordable Housing Association  Affordable 6-Unit Housing Project for People With Disabilities  Bonnyville  $900,000  -  Proposed  
Town of Bonnyville  Ambulance Bay Expansion - 3 Bay Addition  Bonnyville  $820,000  2006-2006  Under Construction  
Bear Slashing Ltd.  5000 Sq Ft Office Building  Bonnyville  $600,000  2006-2006  Under Construction  
Mclean Young Construction Ltd.  Restaurant Alteration & Improvements  Bonnyville  $400,000  2006-2006  Under Construction  
Rivard's Auctioneering Ltd.  Building Addition  Bonnyville  $270,000  -  Proposed  
Cabana Construction (1984) Ltd.  Storage Building / Warehouse  Bonnyville  $255,000  2006-2006  Under Construction  

 

 

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