Coalhurst

www.town.coalhurst.ab.ca

Welcome

If you are looking for a residential town with quiet streets, good schools, caring people
and lots of potential - this is the place for you. Our proximity to the City of Lethbridge
and access to their shopping, post-secondary, medical, seniors and recreational
facilities gives us the best of two worlds - city amenities and small town living.

We have residential developments offering a choice of building lots. Owning a home in
Coalhurst is a reality. Our growth is steady and without many of the problems being
experienced by communities who are outgrowing their infrastructure. Combined property
tax and utility rates are one of the lowest in Alberta. The servicing of our long term
debt takes only 7.8% of our total operating budget! Entrepreneurs are always happy to
hear we have no business tax.

Being part of the Alaska - Mexico corridor, Highway #3 is a four lane divided highway
bringing the world to us. We are one hour from the U.S. border, one and a half hours
from the British Columbia border and two hours from the City of Calgary. In addition to
road transport, we also enjoy the convenience of the County of Lethbridge Airport and
are adjacent to the CP Rail main marshalling yards at Kipp.

We invite you to read on, find out why the Town of Coalhurst may be just what you are
looking for in a community where you can live, raise your family, build your business,
develop and grow.



Our silhouettes welcome everyone to our Town.

Area Overview

In August 1910 a mine shaft was sunk approximately 10 km west of Lethbridge. This
coal mine was the beginning of a community to be named Coalhurst. The coal mine was
closed in 1935 following a tragic mining accident resulting in the death of 16 miners.

Today, Coalhurst is able to take advantage of its close proximity to Lethbridge and offer
its residents the conveniences of a large urban centre, while maintaining a smaller town
atmosphere.



Community Services

Municipal

Town of Coalhurst
Box 456
Coalhurst, Alberta
T0L 0V0
Tel: 403-381-3033
Fax: 403-381-2924
E-mail: main@town.coalhurst.ab.ca

Federal

Canada Post Office



Community Lifestyle

Recreation

Miners Memorial Park has 4 baseball diamonds, 3 soccer fields, horseshoe pits, an
outdoor ice rink, over-night camping area, a social area and playground. Our social area
is a privately fenced area with a covered facility including a kitchen, gas grills, fireplace
and picnic tables. Great for company socials, weddings and family reunions.

The Coalhurst and District Community Centre consists of a main hall and stage area, and
general meeting rooms. We can accomodate functions of up to 300. Great for weddings,
gift openings, meetings, family reunions.
www.town.coalhurst.ab.ca

Community Organizations

www.town.coalhurst.ab.ca

Restaurants

Coyote Grill & Wok offer an excellent chinese and western menu.



David A Veres Social Area in Miners Memorial Park

Economic Base

Coalhurst's economic base is agriculture.

Economic Facts

Major businesses in Coalhurst include a cedar retail outlet, cabinet manufacturing,
roofers, directional drilling and fountain factory. Service available locally include
restaurant, gasoline/convenience stores, floral design, car wash, computer software
instruction, various trades, picture framing, barber shop, beauty salons, self storage,
taxidermy, DJs, landscaping and Legion.

For a complete listing of our 2005 Business Directory:
Business Directory Information/List

Financial Institutions

All your financial needs can be taken care of in the City of Lethbridge.



Education

Coalhurst is part of the Palliser Regional Division #26, headquartered in Lethbridge [Tel: 403-328-4111]. Palliser Regional School Division Public schools in Coalhurst include Coalhurst Elementary School [Preschool - 6] and Coalhurst High School [7-12]. www.town.coalhurst.ab.ca



Coalhurst Elementary School (Preschool to grade 6) - through the playgound

Health Care

Hospital services are provided 10 minutes away by the Lethbridge Regional Hospital
located at 960 19 Street South, Lethbridge.
Telephone : 403.382.6111

Medical Practitioners

 Residents access medical practitioners through clinics and private practices in the City
of Lethbridge.

Key Contacts for Business Development

Municipal

Town of Coalhurst
Box 456
Coalhurst, Alberta
T0L 0V0
Tel: 403-381-3033
Fax: 403-381-2924
E-mail: main@town.coalhurst.ab.ca
Webpage: www.town.coalhurst.ab.ca

Ed Knox
Mayor

Marge Williams
Administrator
mwilliams@town.coalhurst.ab.ca

Provincial

Alberta Economic Development
105, 200 5th Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1J 4L1
Tel: 403-381-5414
Fax: 403-381-5741
Mary Swanek, Information Officer
mary.swanek@gov.ab.ca

Barry McFarland
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Little Bow Constituency

Constituency Office
P.O. Box 231
111 Carman Street
Carmangay, AB
T0L 0N0
Phone: (403) 643-2077
Toll Free: 1-800-563-0917
Fax: (403) 643-2024
little.bow@assembly.ab.ca

Legislature Office
#410 Legislature Building
10800 - 97 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5K 2B6
Phone: (780) 427-0879
Fax: (780) 422-0351

Federal

Lethbridge, Alberta
CASSON, Rick (Conservative)

Parliamentary Address
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 996-0633
Fax: (613) 995-5752
E-Mail: Casson.R@parl.gc.ca

Constituency Address
255 - 8th Street South
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1J 4Y1
Telephone: (403) 320-0070 1-877-327-0135
Fax: (403) 380-4026
TTY:
E-Mail: casson@rickcasson.com

Location

The Town of Coalhurst is just a short 5 minute drive west of the City of Lethbridge and
207 km south of the City of Calgary.

Post Secondary Education

Coalhurst residents have easy access to the Lethbridge Community College and the
University of Lethbridge, both located in Lethbridge.
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge Community College

Taxation

Residential/Farmland Non-Residential
2005
Municipal Tax Rate 8.2510 10.8280
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate 4.1690 5.7140
Allowance for Non-Collection of Requisitioned Taxes .1720 .1720
Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate .1170 .1170

Transportation

Air Services

The nearest airport, commercial and air freight services are at Lethbridge [10 km east].
Lethbridge County Airport

Rail Services

Coalhurst is served by Canadian Pacific Railways. Spur trackage is available.

Highways

Highway 3 is the connecting highway, leading east to Lethbridge and west to Highway
2.

Trucking Firms

Fort MacLeod Transportation
Other local, regional and national carriers from Lethbridge

Couriers and Taxis

Regional couriers companies from Lethbridge

Utilities

Water, Sewer, Garbage

Town of Coalhurst
Box 456, 100 - 51 Avenue
Coalhurst, Alberta
T0L 0V0
Telephone : 403.381.3033

Residential Rates (effective January 1, 2005)

Water rate $31.35 for 28 cubic meters plus $.96 for each additional cubic meter/month
Sewer rate $18.06/month
Garbage rate $9.03/month

Commercial Rates (effective January 1, 2005)

Water - $31.35 for 28 cubic meters plus $.96 for each additional cubic meter/month.
Sewer rate $18.06/month
Garbage rate $12.64/month

Electricity

ENMAX
Telephone : 1.877.571.7111

Natural Gas

ATCO Gas
Atco
410 Stafford Drive North
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1H 2A9
Telephone : 403.310.5678

Telephone

Telus
808 - 4th. Avenue, South
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1J 0P2
Tel: 403-329-5911

Population

Total Population    
Population 2004* 1,493
Population 2003* 1,476
Population 2002* 1,476
Population 2001** 1,475
Population 2000* 1,465
Population 1996** 1,439
Population 1991** 1,322
Population % change 1991-1996 8.13%
Population % change 1996-2001 2.51%
* 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 70 45 115 55 60 115
Age 5 - 14 170 155 325 135 120 255
Age 15 - 19 60 35 95 75 70 145
Age 20 - 24 35 45 80 45 35 80
Age 25 - 34 115 115 230 105 120 225
Age 35 - 44 135 145 280 135 125 260
Age 45 - 54 95 75 170 110 105 215
Age 55 - 64 45 40 85 60 65 125
Age 65 - 74 25 10 35 25 20 45
Age 75 and older 5 5 10 10 10 20
Total All Persons 755 680 1,435 755 720 1,475
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Coalhurst Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older  2001  % 
People without high school certificates 280 29.79%
People with high school certificates 115 12.23%
People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma 325 34.57%
People with post-secondary education (not completed) 130 13.83%
People with university diploma/certificate 10 1.06%
People with university degree 80 8.51%
Total Population 20 years and older 940 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Coalhurst Highest Level of Schooling 2001


Population with Post Secondary Qualifications  1996  %  2001  % 
Agriculture and biological sciences 25 6.33% 30 7.23%
Commerce, management and business administration 115 29.11% 90 21.69%
Educational, recreational and counseling services 10 2.53% 35 8.43%
Engineering and applied science tech. and trades 150 37.97% 125 30.12%
Engineering and applied sciences 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Fine and applied arts 10 2.53% 15 3.61%
Health professionals, science and technologies 35 8.86% 80 19.28%
Humanities and related fields 20 5.06% 0 0.00%
Mathematics and physical sciences 10 2.53% 0 0.00%
Social sciences and related fields 25 6.33% 25 6.02%
Other and/or no specialization 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Total people with post secondary qualifications 395 100.00% 415 100.00%
Females with post-secondary qualifications 195 49.37% 205 49.40%
Males with post-secondary qualifications 200 50.63% 210 50.60%
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 800 805
Not in the labour force, both sexes 185 290
Total population 15 and over 985 1,095
Employed, both sexes 730 775
Unemployed, both sexes 70 30
Participation rate, both sexes 81.00% 74.00%
Unemployment rate, both sexes 8.00% 4.00%
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 10 1.27% 25 3.14%
Mining 10 1.27% 10 1.26%
Manufacturing 135 17.20% 45 5.66%
Construction 120 15.29% 95 11.95%
Transportation. & Utilities 55 7.01% 95 11.95%
Retail and Wholesale 125 15.92% 220 27.67%
Finance 15 1.91% 30 3.77%
Business & Community Services 235 29.94% 240 30.19%
Public Administration 45 5.73% 40 5.03%
Total All Industries 785 100.00% 795 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Coalhurst Labour Force By Industry - 2001


 
Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups  1996  %  2001  % 
Management occupations 25 3.18% 70 8.75%
Business, Finances and administrative occupations 145 18.47% 140 17.50%
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 40 5.10% 35 4.38%
Health occupations 25 3.18% 60 7.50%
Occupations in social science; education; government and religion 20 2.55% 30 3.75%
Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport 10 1.27% 25 3.13%
Sales and service occupations 245 31.21% 180 22.50%
Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations 180 22.93% 195 24.38%
Occupations unique to primary industry 30 3.82% 35 4.38%
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities 65 8.28% 30 3.75%
Occupations not elsewhere classified 15 1.91% 10 1.25%
Total - All Occupations (major groups) 785 100.00% 800 100.00%
Females - All Occupations 355 45.22% 340 42.50%
Males - All Occupations 430 54.78% 460 57.50%
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 45 12.68% 65 19.70%
$20,000 - $39,999 115 32.39% 80 24.24%
$40,000 - $59,999 95 26.76% 180 54.55%
$60,000 and over 100 28.17% 65 19.70%
Total number of families 355 100.00% 390 118.18%
Average family income $44,794   $47,833  
Median family income $41,277   $49,010  
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 90 19.15% 50 9.90%
$20,000 - $39,999 150 31.91% 125 24.75%
$40,000 - $59,999 110 23.40% 180 35.64%
$60,000 and over 75 15.96% 145 28.71%
Total number of households 470 100.00% 505 100.00%
Average household income $41,854   $49,197  
Median household income $39,003   $48,943  
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 $4,251,900 37.44% $6,024,428 37.76%
Clothing $752,900 6.63% $1,046,558 6.56%
Education and Reading materials $217,995 1.92% $369,358 2.31%
Health and Personal care $713,635 6.28% $1,130,342 7.08%
Hshld. operationas and furnishings $1,238,300 10.90% $1,748,119 10.96%
Recreation $873,080 7.69% $1,363,370 8.54%
Transportation $2,353,775 20.73% $2,928,050 18.35%
Miscellaneous $949,750 8.36% $1,345,477 8.43%
Total Current Consumption $11,355,400 100.00% $15,955,702 100.00%
Total # of Households 405   467  
Average Consumption per Household $28,038   $34,166  
Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding).

Coalhurst Family Expenditures (1996)

Dwellings

Occupied Private Dwellings by Type  1996  % of total  2001  % of total 
Apartments 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Detached Duplexes 0 0.00% 5 1.00%
Movable Dwellings 140 29.79% 135 27.00%
Other single attached house 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Row and semi-detached house 20 4.26% 15 3.00%
Single-detached house 305 64.89% 345 69.00%
Total number of occupied private dwellings 470 100.00% 500 100.00%
Private dwellings, owned 395 84.04% 445 89.00%
Private Dwellings, rented 65 13.83% 55 11.00%
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 45 8.82%
Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 20 3.92%
Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 35 6.86%
Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 155 30.39%
Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 160 31.37%
Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 95 18.63%
Total number of private dwellings constructed 510 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

 

 

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