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Killam
Welcome
Welcome to our community. We hope the information contained within this profile is useful. If additional information is required, please contact our representative from the "Key Contacts" section.
Area Overview
The Town of Killam is located in east-central Alberta in the middle of the Flagstaff
County at the crossroads of two major highway arteries, Highway 13 and 36. Highway
13 is an alternate route to the Yellowhead Trans Canada Highway, linking Edmonton and Winnipeg, while Highway 36 connects the U.S. border and Fort McMurray. Both of these highways are supporting ever-increasing traffic loads created by the active oil & gas
fields in the area, tourist attractions in the Killam area, and the scenic lake country to the north.
Killam offers many amenities found in city settings such as indoor swimming pool, recreation and nature parks, public school, active and auxiliary hospitals, etc., while enjoying the tranquility of rural living.
Community Services
Municipal
Town of Killam
P.O. Box 189
Killam, Alberta
T0B 2L0
Tel: 780-385-3977
Fax: 780-385-2120
Municipal Library
- Town Office
Provincial
- Provincial Court
Federal
- Canada Post
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
The focal point of Killam's recreational facilities is the Killam Agriplex, which has an arena, swimming pool, bowling, and a fitness center.
Parks include the Killam Nature Park [hiking, bird-watching, picnic area, tennis courts], Centennial Recreation Park [ball diamonds, picnic area, camping], and the Centennial R.V. Park [power hook-ups, water and showers].
Cultural facilities include the Living Room Theatre, Killam Community Centre, and Killam Legion Hall. Some active cultural organizations include the Battle River Art Club, and Flagstaff Creative Writers.
Community Organizations
- N/A
Religious Services
- Baptist Church
- Catholic Church
- Pentecostal Tabernacle
- Presbyterian Church
- United Church
Special Annual Events/Attractions
- Killam Rodeo, Parade and Street Fair -- 3rd Weekend of June
- Canada Day Celebrations -- June 30th
- Slo-Pitch Tournament -- 1st weekend of August Hospitality
Accommodation
- Killam Krossing Hotel
- Wagon Wheel Motel
Restaurants
- Subway
- Killam Co-op Cafeteria
- Killam Krossing Hotel
- A-1 Restaurant
- Stop Spot
Economic Base
Killam is in the midst of a stabilized and highly productive agricultural area. The 90 office, retail and service outlets in Killam which include 3 major machine dealerships and a car and truck dealership, draw business from all over eastern Alberta and western Saskatchewan.
This, plus the fact that Killam is located on the edge of a major oil & gas field to the south, has made Killam an active and growing community.
Economic Facts
Major Businesses Products/Services
- Grainline Implements Ltd. Agricultural Supplies
- Killam Farm Equipment [1979] Ltd.Agricultural Supplies
- Ag Pro Grain Co.
- Great Northern Grain Ltd.
- Killam Transit Mix Ready-mix Concrete, Gravel, Crushed Rock
- Killam Feed & Farm Supply Feed, Animal Health Products
- Forster Feeder Manufacturing Ltd.Augers, Swather Transport
Financial Institutions
- Battle River Credit Union
- ATB Financial
Education
Killam is a part of the Battle River Regional School Division #31, headquartered in Camrose [Tel: 780-672-6131].
Daycare/Nursery
Flagstaff Family Day Home Society
Public
Killam Public School provides education for Grades K to 9. Senior high school students attend Central High Sedgewick Public School in Sedgewick.
Private
N/A
Emergency Services
Fire Protection
Killam is served by a 21-member volunteer fire department
[Tel: 911].
Police Services
Killam is served by a local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP]
[Tel: 911].
Ambulance Services
The Flagstaff Ambulance Service provides service to Killam
[Tel: 911].
Health Care
The Killam Health Care Complex provides long-term care and 5 short-stay beds. Other medical services include the Killam Professional Centre [physicians] and the Killam Medical Centre.
Key Contacts for Business Development
Municipal
Town of Killam
P.O. Box 189
Killam, Alberta
T0B 2L0
Tel: 780-385-3977
Fax: 780-385-2120
Allan Wallace
Mayor
Jacquie Bonnett
Acting Chief Administrative Officer
tkillam@telusplanet.net
William Gibb
Economic Development Association
Tel: 780-385-2398
Provincial (Updated May 2006)
Alberta Economic Development
Allan Walkey, Regional Manager
allan.walkey@gov.ab.ca
Dale Beddoes, Information Officer
dale.beddoes@gov.ab.ca
5005 - 49 Street
Camrose, Alberta
T4V 1N5
Tel: 780-679-1235
Fax: 780-679-1250
Doug Griffiths
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Wainwright Constituency
Constituency Office
#201, 1006 - 4 Avenue
Wainwright
T9W 2R3
Phone: (780) 842-6177
Fax: (780) 842-3171
battleriver.wainwright@assembly.ab.ca
Legislature Office
#130 Legislature Building
10800-97 Avenue
Edmonton
T5K 2B6
Phone: (780) 422-5369
Fax: (780) 422-5385
Federal (Updated May 2006)
Vegreville--Wainwright,
Alberta BENOIT, Leon Earl (Conservative)
Member of Parliament
Parliamentary Address
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 992-4171
Fax: (613) 996-9011
E-Mail: Benoit.L@parl.gc.ca
Constituency
Address 5004 - 49th Street, Professional Building, P.O. Box 300
Mannville, Alberta
T0B 2W0
Telephone: (780) 763-6130 1-800-463-1194
Fax: (780) 763-6132
TTY:
E-Mail: benoit1@parl.gc.ca
Location
The Town of Killam is located in the Flagstaff County #29, at the intersection of Highway 13 and Highway 36. It is 72 km east of Camrose, 146 west of the Saskatchewan border, and 166 km southeast of Edmonton.
Post Secondary Education
Augustana University College, located in Camrose, has over 1,000 students, a campus residence and has degree granting status in 21 disciplines [arts and sciences].
Edmonton, Calgary and Red Deer based post-secondary institutions are also accessible to Killam residents.
Taxation
| Residential/Farmland | Non-Residential | |
| 2005 | ||
| Municipal Tax Rate | 14.8950 | 17.2750 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate | 5.1700 | 7.5900 |
| Education Opted Out Tax Rate | 5.1700 | 7.5900 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate | .2900 | .2900 |
Mill Rates
Contact the Town Office for current information.
Transportation
Air Services
The Killam-Sedgewick Airport is located 7 km east of Killam. The airport has a 900 m runway and all-weather facilities. The nearest commercial and air freight services are at Edmonton International Airport.
Rail Services
Killam is served by a Canadian Pacific Railway main line. Spur trackage is available.
Highways
Connecting highways are Highway 13 and Highway 36. Highway 13 is an alternate route to the Yellowhead Trans Canada Highway, linking Edmonton and Winnipeg, while Highway 36 connects the U.S. border and Fort McMurray.
Trucking Firms
- Express 2000
- Hi-Way 13 Transport
- Hi-Way 9 Transport
Bus Services
- Regularly scheduled inter-community service is available.
Couriers and Taxis
- Greyhound Courier Express
- Mayne Logistic Loomis
- Purolator, Flagstaff Taxi
Utilities
Electrical Power
Aquila Networks Canada
Tel: 780-384-3914
Natural Gas
Sedgewick-Killam Natural Gas System
P.O. Box 189
Killam, Alberta
T0B 2L0
Tel: 780-385-3977 or 780-385-2116
Telephone
Telus
Telephone: 780-310-2255
Water Supply
The source of water is wells. The reservoir capacity is 1,954 cubic metres.
Waste Management
Sewage treatment is provided by a series of lagoons consisting of 2 short and 2 long retention ponds.
Garbage collection is provided by the Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management Authority.
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2004* | 1,004 |
| Population 2003* | 1,004 |
| Population 2002* | 1,004 |
| Population 2001** | 1,000 |
| Population 2000* | 1,048 |
| Population 1996** | 1,048 |
| Population 1991** | 1,053 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | -0.48% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | -4.38% |
| * 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 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 45 | 35 | 80 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 80 | 70 | 150 | 60 | 65 | 125 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 45 | 45 | 90 | 35 | 40 | 75 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 35 | 20 | 55 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 80 | 70 | 150 | 65 | 50 | 115 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 65 | 65 | 130 | 65 | 70 | 135 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 65 | 50 | 115 | 60 | 65 | 125 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 35 | 45 | 80 | 40 | 40 | 80 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 40 | 60 | 100 | 40 | 65 | 105 |
| Age 75 and older | 45 | 80 | 125 | 50 | 65 | 115 |
| Total All Persons | 510 | 540 | 1,050 | 480 | 525 | 1,005 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
Killam Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 250 | 36.23% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 90 | 13.04% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 195 | 28.26% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 65 | 9.42% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 15 | 2.17% | ||
| People with university degree | 70 | 10.14% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 690 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Killam Highest Level of Schooling 2001
| Population with Post Secondary Qualifications | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Agriculture and biological sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 25 | 8.77% |
| Commerce, management and business administration | 30 | 13.04% | 35 | 12.28% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 50 | 21.74% | 45 | 15.79% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 75 | 32.61% | 85 | 29.82% |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Fine and applied arts | 15 | 6.52% | 10 | 3.51% |
| Health professionals, science and technologies | 35 | 15.22% | 55 | 19.30% |
| Humanities and related fields | 25 | 10.87% | 10 | 3.51% |
| Mathematics and physical sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Social sciences and related fields | 10 | 4.35% | 20 | 7.02% |
| Other and/or no specialization | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total people with post secondary qualifications | 230 | 100.00% | 285 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 105 | 45.65% | 140 | 49.12% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 125 | 54.35% | 145 | 50.88% |
| 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 | 515 | 535 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 260 | 225 |
| Total population 15 and over | 775 | 765 |
| Employed, both sexes | 445 | 515 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 70 | 25 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 66.00% | 70.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 13.00% | 5.00% |
| 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 | 2.00% | 30 | 5.61% |
| Mining | 35 | 7.00% | 40 | 7.48% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 4.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Construction | 35 | 7.00% | 45 | 8.41% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 15 | 3.00% | 45 | 8.41% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 100 | 20.00% | 110 | 20.56% |
| Finance | 25 | 5.00% | 10 | 1.87% |
| Business & Community Services | 165 | 33.00% | 230 | 42.99% |
| Public Administration | 35 | 7.00% | 15 | 2.80% |
| Total All Industries | 500 | 100.00% | 535 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Killam Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 30 | 5.94% | 35 | 6.54% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 40 | 7.92% | 80 | 14.95% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Health occupations | 15 | 2.97% | 20 | 3.74% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 50 | 9.90% | 40 | 7.48% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 10 | 1.98% | 35 | 6.54% |
| Sales and service occupations | 225 | 44.55% | 145 | 27.10% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 65 | 12.87% | 140 | 26.17% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 45 | 8.91% | 40 | 7.48% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 20 | 3.96% | 10 | 1.87% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 10 | 1.98% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 505 | 100.00% | 535 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 260 | 51.49% | 250 | 46.73% |
| Males - All Occupations | 245 | 48.51% | 290 | 54.21% |
| 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 | 30 | 13.04% | 10 | 4.00% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 75 | 32.61% | 75 | 30.00% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 50 | 21.74% | 65 | 26.00% |
| $60,000 and over | 75 | 32.61% | 90 | 36.00% |
| Total number of families | 230 | 100.00% | 240 | 96.00% |
| Average family income | $50,661 | $60,674 | ||
| Median family income | $47,314 | $52,149 | ||
| 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 | 140 | 35.44% | 50 | 12.50% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 105 | 26.58% | 140 | 35.00% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 60 | 15.19% | 80 | 20.00% |
| $60,000 and over | 30 | 7.59% | 135 | 33.75% |
| Total number of households | 395 | 100.00% | 400 | 100.00% |
| Average household income | $39,036 | $51,343 | ||
| Median household income | $31,683 | $41,208 | ||
| 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 | $4,144,380 | 37.64% | $4,697,488 | 37.99% |
| Clothing | $742,850 | 6.75% | $800,709 | 6.48% |
| Education and Reading materials | $226,385 | 2.06% | $273,149 | 2.21% |
| Health and Personal care | $690,940 | 6.28% | $860,158 | 6.96% |
| Hshld. operationas and furnishings | $1,210,165 | 10.99% | $1,364,282 | 11.03% |
| Recreation | $877,685 | 7.97% | $1,073,365 | 8.68% |
| Transportation | $2,244,655 | 20.39% | $2,228,641 | 18.03% |
| Miscellaneous | $868,390 | 7.89% | $1,066,327 | 8.62% |
| Total Current Consumption | $11,010,520 | 100.00% | $12,364,119 | 100.00% |
| Total # of Households | 395 | 397 | ||
| Average Consumption per Household | $27,875 | $31,144 | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding). | ||||
Killam Family Expenditures (1996)
Building Permits
| Total Building Permit Values | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
| Building Permits Value, Commercial | $767,000 | $750,000 | $295,000 | $80,000 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Industrial | $0 | $0 | $30,000 | $71,000 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Institutional | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Residential | $334,000 | $760,000 | $116,000 | $327,000 | $153,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Total | $1,101,000 | $1,510,000 | $441,000 | $478,000 | $153,000 |
| Total Housing Starts | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 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 | 15 | 3.75% | 30 | 7.50% | |
| Detached Duplexes | 0 | 0.00% | 5 | 1.25% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 30 | 7.50% | 25 | 6.25% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 5 | 1.25% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 10 | 2.50% | 5 | 1.25% | |
| Single-detached house | 330 | 82.50% | 330 | 82.50% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 400 | 100.00% | 400 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 285 | 71.25% | 310 | 77.50% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 110 | 27.50% | 90 | 22.50% | |
| 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 | 75 | 18.52% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 45 | 11.11% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 85 | 20.99% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 125 | 30.86% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 50 | 12.35% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 25 | 6.17% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 405 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
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