Hanna

Welcome

The Town of Hanna welcomes your interest in our community. Whether it be industrial, retail, tourism or retirement related, opportunity is abundant in Hanna.

Hanna takes pride in offering urban amenities with a country flair. The high quality of life is very evident here. People feel at home in Hanna -- knowing your neighbours has a lot to do with this. Add to that the impressive infrastructure including the schools and hospital, all newly renovated, and you can see Hanna is preparing for the future.

Residents of Hanna have always known the advantages of living here. Recreation is second to none for communities this size. From tennis to swimming to indoor racquet sports, Hanna offers it all for young and old. One mile west of town are Helmer Dam and Fox Lake, sites of some of the best fishing you'll find. Around twenty miles to the southeast is Prairie Oasis Park, a boater's paradise.

Business Development in Hanna is approached as a combined effort with the Town of Hanna and the Chamber of Commerce. Its mandate is to promote economic activity within the Hanna trading area by supporting existing businesses, encouraging new companies and providing information and support to up and coming entrepreneurs.

Thank you for your consideration of the Town of Hanna. Let us know how we may be of service to you. Please feel free to contact us at admin@hanna.ca.

Mayor and Council

Mayor Pat Burns

Area Overview

Hanna is located in East-Central Alberta approximately 2 hours north-east of Calgary. A community of 3,000, Hanna offers the amenities of an urban centre and the comfortable lifestyle of a rural town.

Hanna is known as the main market, educational, medical and administrative centre of a large trading area known as the "short grass country". The Town is comprised of a blend of over 200 industrial, retail, hospitality and service businesses. Known primarily as an agricultural service centre in the past, oil & gas activity and the construction of a coal-powered electricity generating station in the area have had a huge beneficial impact on the community.

Strategically located at the junction of two major highways, Hanna features rail access and an airport with a 3,500 foot runway. The town also offers numerous recreational opportunities to suit any taste including a 9-hole golf course and water sports on nearby lakes. For years, Hanna has been known as the Home of the Canada Grey Goose, and it is still a favourite spot for hunters from all over North America.

Some key advantages of living and/or doing business in Hanna include:

• quality of life -urban amenities with a country flair
• safe with little or no crime - friendly people
• location - junction of Highway 9 and Highway 36
• fiscal management - local municipal mill rate remains stable with very little increase. Hanna is one of a few communities with a surplus resulting in long-term stability.

Hanna is Home of the Canada Grey

Climate

Alberta has a moderate climate that enjoys four distinct seasons, including warm
summers and mild Canadian winters. Precipitation averages 425mm (16.7") of which 150 mm (5.9") falls as snow. From May to September the mean rainfall averages 300mm (11.8") and is sufficient to assure a good crop. July is the month of maximum thunderstorm and hail activity. Individual snowfalls rarely exceed 15cm (6") and a snow depth of 30 cm (12") occurs on the average of once in 10 years.

Seasonal Average Temperature

• Summer 17.1C (62.8F)
• Spring 4.2C (39.6F)
• Fall 5.1C (41.2F)
• Winter -16.6C ( 2.1F)

Average Annual Precipitation

• Rain 32.5cm (12.8 in.)
• Snow 99.7cm (39.3 in.)
• Total 132.3cm (52.1 in.)

Frost Free Days

• 109 days per year.

Hours of Sunshine

•  2,263.7 hours of sunshine per year.

Community Services

Municipal

Provincial

Federal

Community Lifestyle

Community Groups & Organizations
Hanna is an active community hosting many volunteer groups and organizations that contribute greatly to the quality of life. Some of the cultural organizations include:

Hanna is a very safe place to raise your family.

Fox Lake Park

Hanna boasts a 9 hole golf course. Tee times are recommended but not generally needed.

The outdoor rink is a recent addition provided to supplement the indoor arena.

Bi-Annual Rock & Roll Reunion

Community Services manages the Family and Community Support Services in Hanna. Senior's Week occurs every June.

Economic Base

Hanna is the agricultural service centre for a trading area population estimated at over 11,000 people. The Hanna trading area includes areas East along Highway 9 to the Saskatchewan border, South to the Red Deer River, North to the Halkirk Area and West to Drumheller.

Farming and ranching contributes to the economy, as does the large amount of oil & gas activity. The addition of a coal-powered electricity generating station has also played a large role in the local economy.

Natural resources in the area include thermal coal, clay, sand/gravel, oil, natural gas, and bentonite. Agricultural products include wheat, barley, rye, tame hay, oats, flax, canola, beef cattle, hogs, poultry, sheep, and lamb.

Oil & Gas activity as well as Agriculture are vital to the economy

Economic Facts

Major industry in the area includes electricity generation (ATCO Electric), mining (Luscar Ltd., Sheerness Mines), and oil & gas. The major industrial facility includes the Sheerness Generating Station, while the main manufactured goods include agricultural products, manufactured homes and absorbants.

Some major business sectors include government, finance, building contractors, insurance, real estate, retail, tourism, mechanics, and legal services.

Major Businesses Products/Services

 Financial Institutions

Sheerness Generating Station

Luscar shop facilities with Sheerness Generating Station in the background.

Education

Hanna is part of the Prairie Land Regional School Division #25 headquartered in Hanna. Prairie Land Regional School Division
101 Palliser Trail
(403) 854-4481 Web site: www.plrd.ab.ca

Schools in Hanna include Hanna Primary School [K-3], and J.C. Charyk School [4-12].

The Primary School is located at 618 1st. Street East. Ph: (403) 854-3694.
Grades 4 - 12 are located within the J.C. Charyk School located at 7th Avenue West.
(403) 854-3642.

The Learning Centre
An Education, Career and Volunteer resource centre where FREE public access to computers and the internet is available to the public. Information may also be obtained regarding employment, local or distance education opportunities.
The Learning Centre
410 Centre Street, Provincial Building
Box 1255, Hanna, AB T0J 1P0
Phone: 403-854-2099
Fax: 403-854-4166
E-mail:info@hannalearning.com
Website: www.hannalearning.com

Hanna Public Library
The Hanna Library holds a collection of over 25,000 items as well as having access to
over a million items through participation in the TRAC (Tri-Regional Area Consortium).
The Library offers full service with extended hours and free Public Access computers.
For those who are taking courses at any level, the Library is an excellent companion to your course materials. Visit the library website at www.town.ca/library

Daycare/Nursery
The Hanna Family Day Home assists families who need child care while working. 3-2-1 Playtime and Kiddies Korner Playschool are playgroups for preschoolers.

Athabasca University
Don't forget that Athabasca University delivers distance education to students around the world.
-Athabasca University
-There are no separate or private schools in Hanna.

Hanna Primary offering grades K to 3 and J.C. Charyk School offering grades 4 to 12.

Emergency Services

Fire Protection
Hanna is served by a 24-member volunteer fire department Administration Ph: 403-854-4433

Police Services
Hanna is served by a 6-member local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
Administration Ph:: 403-854-3393
www.hanna.ca/rcmp/

The Citizens On Patrol (COP) program works hard to keep Hanna a safe community.

Ambulance Services
Local ambulance service is provided by the Hanna and District Ambulance Society.
STARS Air Ambulance is available.
Administration phone: 403-854-3331

Mayor Pat Burns and the EMT's showing off their new ambulance

Hanna has a very active Volunteer Fire Department.

Health Care

Hanna and District Health Services boasts an 18 bed active facility that accommodates minor surgical/dental procedures, medical, obstetric for low risk mothers and babies, and palliative care. 24 hour emergency care is staffed with a registered nurse. Hanna Continuing Care has 65 beds one of which is dedicated for respite care.

The Hanna Community also boasts medical clinic, optometrist, denturist, chiropractor, 2 dentists, and registered massage therapist.

Hanna Health Care Complex houses the Health Unit, the Extended Care and Emergency Services.

Key Contacts for Business Development

Municipal

Town of Hanna

202 - 1 Street West
Box 430
Hanna, AB
T0J 1P0
Ph: 403-854-4433
Fx: 403-854-2772
em:admin@hanna.ca

The Director of Economic Development, Laurie Armstrong, and the Chief Adminstrative Officer, Geraldine Gervais, would be more than happy to help you with your business
plans in Hanna. They can be contacted at the above address and phone number, or by clicking on their direct email addresses below.

Provincial (updated March 2005)

Federal (updated May 2006)

Member of Parliament-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

Hanna is located at the junction of Highways 9 and Highway 36. Highway 9, along with the Canadian National Railway, is the major transportation route between Calgary and Saskatoon. Highway 36 is a major north/south route serving eastern Alberta from the U.S.A. border to Lac La Biche in the north. Hanna is 215 km northeast of Calgary, 304 km southeast of Edmonton and it is 330 km to the Coutts Border Crossing into the United States of America.

Hanna is strategically located at the junction of Hiways 9 and 36

Post Secondary Education

Post-secondary education is available at Red Deer Community College, Olds Agricultural College or Calgary-based institutions.

The Hanna Learning Center offers the Community Adult Learning Program continues to offer a wide variety of courses and programs to the community including: workplace safety, health, fitness, computer, personal, and career related courses. They also offer distance learning opportunities. They offer services from a number of universities including administering courses, supervising exams and helping distance learners apply for education at several colleges and universities throughout Alberta. The Learning Centre also delivers the Registered Apprentrice Program (RAP) for citizens interested in a career in the trades. To explore these options, visit www.hannalearning.com
Ph:(403) 854-2099

Taxation

Mill Rates (2005)

Residential and Farm Land 18.7246
Non-Residential 20.5977
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released figures in February of 2004 that show Hanna is well ahead of other Alberta Towns & Cities when it comes to property taxes on small business.
The study was done to show that businesses pay higher property taxes in most Alberta cities than similarly-assessed residential properties.
Businesses in Hanna pay $1.00 in taxes for every one dollar spent by residential properties. But that number goes up to $5.33 for Calgary and $3.43 in Edmonton, the study found. This adds to the attraction of doing business in Hanna.

Transportation

Air Service
Hanna Municipal Airport has a 3,500 foot runway, a non-directional beacon, and all weather facilities. The nearest commercial and air freight services are at Calgary International Airport, 215 km southwest.

Rail Service
Hanna is served by Canadian National Railways.

Highways
The main east-west route is Highway 9, and the main north-south route is Highway 36. These Highways are Primary routes for both east/west and north.south trucking and transport.

Trucking Firms
Highway 9 Express Ltd.

Bus Services
Greyhound Bus Lines offers regularly scheduled intercommunity service.

Couriers & Taxis
Greyhound Courier Express, UPS, Loomis and Purolator Couriers. Taxi services in Hanna are provided by two local taxi companies.

Utilities

Service	Provider	Address	Telephone Number
Electrical Power	ATCO Electric	Administered out of Drumheller Office	1-800-668-2248
Natural Gas	Alta Gas Utilities	106-2nd Avenue East Hanna, Alberta	1-403-854-3654
Communications	Telus	411-1 Street SE Calgary, AB	310-2255
Internet Services	Telus	411-1 Street SE, Calagry AB	310-4638
	Netago	105 2 Ave W Hanna AB	1-800-542-7028
	Platinum Communications Corporation	#3 6110 1A Street SW	403-301-4590
Cellular Phone Services	Telus Mobility	411-1 Street SE, Calgary, AB	1-866-558-2273
	Rogers Wireless Inc.		1-403-854-2764

Town of Hanna

The Water, Sewer, Regional Waste Site and Garbage fees are all collected bi-monthly by the Town of Hanna. The minimum rates, effective March 2005 total $80.00. The breakdown is as follows.

Water Supply - The source of water is the Red Deer River. The reservoir capacity, measured in treated substance, is 4,546,000 litres. The water is treated by the Henry Kroeger Regional Water Commission and is a regional service.

The bi-monthly usage rate for residential users is $36.50 for the first 22 cubic metres, and $1.75 per cubic metre for amounts thereafter.

Waste Management
- The sewage treatment rate for residential users is a flat rate of --$11.50 bi-monthly.
-Winter use (Nov-Apr)
-Over 22 cubic meters of water used is an additional $.20 (per cm)
-Summer use (May-Oct)
-Over 44 cubic meters of water used in an additional $.20 (per cm).

Garbage - Residential garbage is collected weekly, while industrial and commercial garbage is collected as contracted, $10.

 Regional Waste Site - $22.00

Population

Total Population 1991-2001

Hanna Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Hanna Highest Level of Schooling 2001

Labour Force

Hanna Labour Force By Industry - 2001

Income

Family Expenditure

Hanna Family Expenditures (1996)

Building Permits

Total Housing Starts

Value of Building Permits

Dwellings

Projects

Summary of Projects in Hanna as of September 2006

Value of Projects by Sector (as of September 2006)

Largest Projects in Hanna as of September 2006