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Eckville
Welcome
Eckville is a small community but one we are very proud of. Our gratitude goes out to
the many folks who came to this land in the early years who with perseverance and
determination made Eckville what it is today: a vibrant community with warm hospitality.
Today, this prosperous growing community is the centre for agriculture, oil and gas, and
lumber enterprises, as well as a major centre for people to live in and enjoy the "small
town atmosphere" with the "big town amenities".
Eckville offers the visitor and resident alike a full range of retail businesses, shopping,
restaurants, public services, banks, excellent sporting facilities, a community centre,
senior's friendship centre, senior's lodge, and golf courses, to name just a few.
Annual events include the 50's/60's Dance Jamboree, winter carnival, rodeo, curling
bonspiels, all kinds of tournaments, including hockey, baseball and school sports.
Please feel welcomed here - YOU ARE!
Sincerely yours,
Helen Posti
Mayor of Eckville
Area Overview
The Town of Eckville was incorporated as a village in 1921 and became a town in 1966.
The rich farmland surrounding Eckville was homesteaded in the early 1900's by settlers
from all corners of the world, particularly Finland and Estonia. In the mid-1960's, Eckville
experienced rapid growth when oil and natural gas was discovered in the area. Today,
both farming and energy industries provide the mainstay of the local economy, with a
trading area of 7,000 residents.
Eckville is located in the heart of the Parkland surrounded by scenic rolling hills, winding
rivers, rich mixed farmland and a thriving oil and gas field.
Within easy access of Eckville are major lakes, trout ponds, campgrounds, unique guest
ranches and two golf courses. Other attractions include a pottery and weaving studio
as well as an excellent sky diving zone.
"Community of Choice"
Community Services
Municipal
Town of Eckville
Box 578
5023 - 51 Avenue
Eckville, Alberta
T0M 0X0
www.eckville.com
Tel: 403-746-2171
Fax: 403-746-2900
Email: info@eckville.com
Town Office
Municipal Library
Provincial
N/A
Federal
Canada Post Office
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Local recreational facilities include the Eckville Arena [hockey, figure skating, public
skating, rodeo], Eckville Curling Rink, Eckville Community Hall / Meeting Rooms, tennis
courts, 2 baseball diamonds, 2 community playgrounds and 2 golf courses.
Resort areas include the Lions Campground and Peace Park.
Community Organizations
Local community groups include the 4-H Horse Club, 4-H Beef Club,
Beavers/Cubs/Scouts [co-ed], David Thompson Snow Riders, Royal Canadian Legion,
Seniors Friendship Centre, Lions Club, Catholic Women's League, St. Paul's Presbyterian
Ladies Aid, Neighborhood Place, Eckville Children's Playgroup, Weight Watchers, TOPS,
Library
Religious Services
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
Jahovah's Witness Kingdom Hall
Word of Life Church
Special Annual Events/Attractions
Winter Ice Carnival: February 11 and 12, 2006
Bull-Arena: May 13, 2006
Canada Day Celebrations: July 1st, 2006
Annual Rodeo & Parade: August 18 and 19, 2006
Annual Tree Lighting Festival
Dance Jamboree: August 25, 26, and 27, 2006
Hospitality
Accommodation
Eckville Hotel
Restaurants
Eckville Family Restaurant
Linda's Sunflower Cafe
In the Beginning Antiques and Collectables (Coffee Shop)
Economic Base
The economic base of the region is agriculture, forestry, petroleum, manufacturing,
construction and retail centres.
Economic Facts
Major industrial facilities in Eckville include a machine & welding shop, lumber and gravel.
Some manufactured goods include campers/camperettes/truck canopies, feed, honey
and lumber.
Major Businesses Products/Services
Eckville Co-op Groceries, Hardware, Agro Centre
Conoco Phillips Oil and Gas
Ocelot Oil and Gas
Suncor Oil and Gas
Petro Canada Oil and Gas
Financial Institutions
Eckville District Savings & Credit Union
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
ATB Financial Agency
Education
Eckville is part of the Wolf Creek Regional School Division #32, headquartered in Ponoka
[Tel: 403-782-6601].
Eckville has 1 playschool.
Public Schools in Eckville include Eckville Elementary School [K-6] and Eckville
Junior/Senior High School [7-12].
Separate
Not Available
Private
Not Available
Emergency Services
Fire Protection
Eckville is served by an active Volunteer Fire Department housed in the new Emergency
Response Facilities Building opened in 2005.
Police Services
Eckville is served by the Sylvan Lake detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
[RCMP].
Ambulance Services
The Town of Eckville contracts to Lacombe Municipal Ambulance Service who provides
ambulance service to Eckville and area.
Health Care
Eckville is part of the David Thompson Health Region. The Eckville Community Health
Centre provides laboratory and x-ray facilities.
Health clinics in the area include the Eckville Medical Clinic and the Eckville Chiropractic
Clinic.
Seniors housing includes the Eckville Manor House [lodge] and the Lions Golden Villas
[self-contained units].
Key Contacts for Business Development
Municipal
Town of Eckville
Box 578
5023 - 51 Avenue
Eckville, Alberta
T0M 0X0
Tel: 403-746-2171
Fax: 403-746-2900
Website: www.eckville.com
E-Mail: info@eckville.com
Helen Posti
Mayor
Therese Kleeberger
C.A.O
admin@eckville.com
Eckville and District Chamber of Commerce
Box 609
Eckville, Alberta
T0M 0X0
Provincial (Updated May 2006)
Alberta Economic Development
2rd Floor, Provincial Building
4920 - 51 Street
Red Deer, Alberta
T4N 6K8
Tel: 403-340-5300
Fax: 403-340-5231
Dawna Allard, Regional Development Officer
dawna.allard@gov.ab.ca
Lisa Houle, Regional Project Officer
lisa.houle@gov.ab.ca
Hon. Ty Lund
Minister of Government Services
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Rocky Mountain House Constituency
Constituency Office
P.O. Box 1245
5115 - 50 Street
Rocky Mountain House, AB
T0M 1T0
Phone: (403) 845-5154
Fax: (403) 845-5525
rocky.mountainhouse@assembly.ab.ca
Legislature Office
#408 Legislature Building
10800 - 97 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5K 2B6
Phone: (780) 427-2080
Fax: (780) 422-2722
Federal
Crowfoot, Alberta
SORENSON, Kevin (Conservative)
Parliamentary Address
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 947-4608
Fax: (613) 947-4611
E-Mail: Sorenson.K@parl.gc.ca
Constituency Address
4945 - 50th Street
Camrose, Alberta
T4V 1P9
Telephone: (780) 608-4600 1-800-665-4358
Fax: (780) 608-4603
TTY:
E-Mail:
Location
The Town of Eckville is located in the Lacombe County, on Secondary Highway 766
west of Red Deer. It is 48 km west of Red Deer, 189 km southwest of Edmonton and 193
km northwest of Calgary.
Post Secondary Education
Red Deer College, located in Red Deer, has programs including 1-year certificates, 2-
year diplomas, university transfer, apprenticeship and training in technological areas,
academic upgrading and continuing education. RDC also has an outstanding arts
program which puts on many impressive and professional performances throughout the
year. Degree granting status may be available in the near future.
Eckville residents have access to Edmonton and Calgary based post-secondary
institutions as well as Red Deer College.
Taxation
| Residential/Farmland | Non-Residential | |
| 2005 | ||
| Municipal Tax Rate | 11.1680 | 15.0050 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate | 4.5580 | 7.1680 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate | .0900 | .0900 |
Mill Rates [2005]
Residential-Public 15.816
Residential-Separate N/A
Non-Residential-Public 22.263
Non-Residential-Separate N/A
Transportation
Air Service
The nearest airport is in Red Deer. The nearest commercial and air freight service is at
Calgary and Edmonton.
Rail Service
Eckville is served by a Canadian National Railway branch line. There is no spur trackage
available.
Highways
Connecting highways are Highway 11 to Rocky Mountain House [west] and Red Deer
[east], and Secondary Highway 766.
Trucking Firms
Eckville has several freight and oilfield trucking service businesses.
Bus Services
Greyhound Bus Lines provides regularly scheduled inter-community service.
Couriers and Taxis
Eckville is serviced by several couriour businesses from surrounding areas. We also have
a shuttle bus service operating within the area.
Utilities
Electrical Power
Epcor
Tel: 403-310-4300
Natural Gas
ATCO Gas
Tel: 403-310-5678
Telus
4831 - 51 Street
Red Deer, Alberta
T4N 2A6
Tel: 403-310-2255
WATER SUPPLY
The source of water is two wells. The reservoir capacity, measured in treated
substance, is 2273 cubic metres. The residential water usage rate is $11.00 per month.
The commercial/industrial rate is $13.00 per month [flat], or $13.00 for the first 5,000
gallons and $1.56 for each 1000 gallons consumed thereafter [metered].
WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT
Sewage treatment is provided by 4 short and 2 long detention lagoons. The residential
sewage treatment rate is $13.50 per month. The commercial/industrial rate is $14.40
per month [flat], or $1.22 for every 1000 gallons of water used [minimum $14.40] per
month [metered].
GARBAGE DISPOSAL
The residential garbage collection rate is $15.25 per month. The commercial/industrial
rate is $23.00 per month.
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2004* | 1,019 |
| Population 2003* | 1,019 |
| Population 2002* | 1,019 |
| Population 2001** | 1,015 |
| Population 2000* | 914 |
| Population 1996** | 901 |
| Population 1991** | 899 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | 0.22% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | 11.58% |
| * 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 | 25 | 20 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 75 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 60 | 65 | 125 | 80 | 55 | 135 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 30 | 35 | 65 | 40 | 40 | 80 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 25 | 55 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 65 | 60 | 125 | 70 | 55 | 125 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 80 | 60 | 140 | 80 | 80 | 160 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 30 | 40 | 70 | 55 | 50 | 105 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 45 | 35 | 80 | 40 | 50 | 90 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 40 | 50 | 90 | 45 | 40 | 85 |
| Age 75 and older | 30 | 70 | 100 | 45 | 65 | 110 |
| Total All Persons | 435 | 470 | 905 | 515 | 500 | 1,015 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
Eckville Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 265 | 38.41% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 100 | 14.49% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 175 | 25.36% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 95 | 13.77% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 10 | 1.45% | ||
| People with university degree | 50 | 7.25% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 690 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Eckville Highest Level of Schooling 2001
| Population with Post Secondary Qualifications | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Agriculture and biological sciences | 10 | 5.71% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Commerce, management and business administration | 45 | 25.71% | 40 | 16.67% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 15 | 8.57% | 50 | 20.83% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 55 | 31.43% | 90 | 37.50% |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Fine and applied arts | 10 | 5.71% | 10 | 4.17% |
| Health professionals, science and technologies | 30 | 17.14% | 30 | 12.50% |
| Humanities and related fields | 20 | 11.43% | 10 | 4.17% |
| Mathematics and physical sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Social sciences and related fields | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other and/or no specialization | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total people with post secondary qualifications | 175 | 100.00% | 240 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 65 | 37.14% | 120 | 50.00% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 110 | 62.86% | 120 | 50.00% |
| 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 | 405 | 515 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 285 | 255 |
| Total population 15 and over | 690 | 770 |
| Employed, both sexes | 380 | 495 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 30 | 20 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 58.00% | 67.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 7.00% | 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 | 2.44% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mining | 145 | 35.37% | 65 | 12.87% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0.00% | 25 | 4.95% |
| Construction | 20 | 4.88% | 95 | 18.81% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 10 | 2.44% | 45 | 8.91% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 75 | 18.29% | 105 | 20.79% |
| Finance | 35 | 8.54% | 25 | 4.95% |
| Business & Community Services | 80 | 19.51% | 150 | 29.70% |
| Public Administration | 10 | 2.44% | 10 | 1.98% |
| Total All Industries | 410 | 100.00% | 505 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Eckville Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 20 | 4.94% | 85 | 16.83% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 95 | 23.46% | 90 | 17.82% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 25 | 4.95% |
| Health occupations | 10 | 2.47% | 10 | 1.98% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 10 | 2.47% | 40 | 7.92% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 15 | 3.70% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and service occupations | 80 | 19.75% | 90 | 17.82% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 65 | 16.05% | 115 | 22.77% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 75 | 18.52% | 15 | 2.97% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 35 | 8.64% | 40 | 7.92% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 1.98% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 405 | 100.00% | 505 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 175 | 43.21% | 225 | 44.55% |
| Males - All Occupations | 230 | 56.79% | 280 | 55.45% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Building Permits
| Total Building Permit Values | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
| Building Permits Value, Commercial | $0 | $10,000 | $15,000 | $0 | $19,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Industrial | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Institutional | $6,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $797,000 | $6,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Residential | $572,000 | $710,000 | $472,000 | $553,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Total | $578,000 | $745,000 | $537,000 | $1,350,000 | $1,123,000 |
| Total Housing Starts | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| 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 | 35 | 9.86% | 25 | 6.41% | |
| Detached Duplexes | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 35 | 9.86% | 50 | 12.82% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 30 | 8.45% | 30 | 7.69% | |
| Single-detached house | 250 | 70.42% | 285 | 73.08% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 355 | 100.00% | 390 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 260 | 73.24% | 305 | 78.21% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 95 | 26.76% | 90 | 23.08% | |
| 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 | 65 | 16.88% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 30 | 7.79% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 55 | 14.29% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 90 | 23.38% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 85 | 22.08% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 60 | 15.58% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 385 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
Projects
Summary of Projects in Eckville as of September 2006
| Project Sector | Number of Projects | Project Cost | |||
| Residential | 1 | $1,500,000 | |||
| Total | 1 | $1,500,000 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Under Construction | 1 | $1,500,000 | |||
| Total | 1 | $1,500,000 | |||
| 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 Eckville as of September 2006
| Company Name | Project Description |
Project Location |
Project Cost |
Construction Schedule |
Status |
| Town of Eckville | Residential Development - McDonald Heights | Eckville | $1,500,000 | 2006-2006 | Under Construction |
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