Tofield

Welcome

Welcome to the town of Tofield.

Area Overview

Crisp clean air, the sounds of children playing, clean well-manicured streets and friendly safe neighbourhoods. It's all here in the Town of Tofield.

Tofield is home for nearly 2,000 citizens - and it's growing each year. New residents are attracted by the many amenities the community has to offer. Most of all, they like urban convenience and lifestyle without the traffic, crime and congestion of big city life.

Nearby Beaverhill Lake enjoys an international reputation that is second to none in western Canada. With this kind of natural haven so accessible to the people of western Canada, it's no wonder that the people of the Town of Tofield invite the world to "Come Share Our Viewpoint".

Community Services

Municipal

Town of Tofield
P.O. Box 30
Tofield, Alberta
T0B 4J0
Telephone: 780-662-3269
Fax: 780-662-3929

Municipal Library

Provincial

Medical Examiner-Coroner
Provincial Court

Federal

Canada Post
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Community Lifestyle

Recreation

Each year, Tofield enjoys one of nature's greatest phenomena - bird migration. Beaverhill Lake is located along one of Canada's most important flyways for migrating geese, ducks, swans, pelicans and song birds. Over 250 species have been sighted with about 150 of these finding the lake a suitable nesting habitat. This annual miracle gives Tofield our slogan, "Bird Capital of Alberta".

Recreational facilities are second to none. From ball diamonds to arenas and the golf course to the Library, Tofield has it all. Summer is for golf and baseball, slow pitch, fastball, horseback riding, or countless other activities. The 9-hole golf course with grass greens is in excellent condition. The Lions Playground is popular with children, and there is an inter-connecting trail system in Town for jogging, walking, etc. Winter is for hockey, figure skating, curling, gymnasium sports, or darts.

Community Organizations

Over 50 groups, clubs, or committees guarantee an opportunity for everyone to participate. Service clubs are led by the Royal Canadian Legion, the Masonic Lodge, Tofield Lions Club, and the Tofield Health Centre Ladies Auxiliary. Seniors are an active part of the community; their Drop-In Centre is always busy.

Religious Services

• Hastings Lake Lutheran Bible Camp
• Salem Mennonite Church
• Tofield Alliance Church
• Tofield Mennonite Church
• Tofield Baptist Church
• United Church

Special Annual Events/Attractions

• Snow Goose Festival -- April
• Sodbuster Rodeo -- May
• Agricultural Fair -- August
• The Harvest Klassic Slowpitch Tournament -- Autumn
• Don't Hibernate Fair -- Autumn

Hospitality

Accommodation

• Beaverhill Motel
• Berry Inn Bed & Breakfast
• Tofield Hotel

Restaurants

• Charlie's Place Restaurant
• Diamond Restaurant
• TJ's Soup and Sandwich
• That Place Coffee Shop
• Tilly's Family Dining and Pizza

Economic Base

The economic base of the Tofield area includes agriculture, oil and gas, commercial services and tourism.

Economic Facts

Historically, Tofield's commercial services were for the agricultural sector - the rolling farmlands supported a vibrant livestock and grain industry - and the oil and gas industry.

That function remains today, but changing times have led to a new focus - serving the needs of the people. With its strategic location along Highway 14, Tofield has become a service centre to the surrounding area. People services are wide-ranging and provide the basis for most of the economic activity in Tofield. Local government services are provided to the vast area of the County and the Town. This focus has led to the construction of several government offices, which have brought a highly skilled and well-educated workforce to the community. Complementing the government services sector is a strong commercial sector geared to attending the consumer's needs, including a wide range of professional services such as doctors, lawyers, pharmacists, etc.

Tourism is another growing sector in the region. Providing tourism information, souvenirs, food, lodging, and automotive services is a growing part of Tofield's economic picture. Each year, tourist numbers increase and provide opportunities for more visitor related businesses.

Major Businesses Products/Services

Financial Institutions

• Bank of Montreal
• Alberta Treasury Branch

Education

Tofield is part of the Battle River Regional School District #31, headquartered in Camrose [telephone: 780-672-6131]. Tofield is an educational centre for the surrounding region.

Daycare/Nursery

Rainbow Family Day Care

Public

Public schools in Tofield include C.W. Sears Elementary School [K-4] and Tofield School [5-12]. The schools are continually upgraded to meet the community's needs.

Separate

N/A

Private

N/A

Emergency Services

Fire Protection

Tofield is served by a local volunteer fire department [Call 911].

Police Services

Tofield is served by a local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] [telephone: 780-662-3352].

Ambulance Services

The Beaver Ambulance Society provides service to Tofield [Call 911].

Health Care

The Tofield Health Centre features active treatment and long-term care facilities supported by a professional staff of 140. The Vegreville Health Unit is another key player in Tofield, providing public inoculation and a variety of other health-related services.

Family and Community Support Services, provided by the Town of Tofield, have a Handi-Van and daycare facilities.

Key Contacts for Business Development

Municipal

Town of Tofield
P.O. Box 30
Tofield, Alberta
T0B 4J0
Tel: 780-662-3269
Fax: 780-662-3929

Nabil Chehayab
Mayor

Cindy Neufeld
Administrator

Jackie Kallal
Director of Community Development
Tofield and District Economic Development Committee

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

Hon. Ed Stelmach
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Vegreville-Viking Constituency

Constituency Office
Box 451
4945 - 51 Avenue
Vegreville
T9C 1R6
Phone: (780) 632-6840
Fax: (780) 632-6888
fortsaskatchewan.vegreville@assembly.ab.ca

Legislature Office
607 Legislature Annex
9718 107 Street
Edmonton
T5K 1E4
Phone: (780) 422-5384
Fax: (780) 415-0951

Federal (Updated May 2006)

Leon Benoit
Member of Parliament [MP]
Lakeland Constituency

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 Tofield is located in the County of Beaver #9, in central Alberta. It is just 62 km east of Edmonton on Highway 14.

Post Secondary Education

Tofield is only 60 km from Edmonton-based post-secondary institutions such as The University of Alberta, Grant McKewan College, and Northern Alberta Institute of Technology [NAIT].

Adult and post-secondary education is also available through courses arranged by the Further Education Council, Lakeland College or Athabasca University.

Taxation

	Residential/Farmland	Non-Residential
2005
Municipal Tax Rate	11.7170	16.9230
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate	4.2300	7.1590
Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate	.1940	.1940

Mill Rates [1994]

Residential - Public N/A
Residential - Separate N/A
Non-Residential - Public N/A
Non-Residential - Separate N/A

Transportation

Air Service

The Tofield Municipal Airport has an all-weather, lighted, 900 metre runway. The nearest commercial and air freight services are available at Edmonton International Airport.

Rail Service

Tofield is served by Canadian National Railways.

Highways

Connecting highways are Highway 14 west to Edmonton and east to Wainwright, and Highway 834 north to the Yellowhead Highway and south to Camrose.

Trucking Firms

• Beaverhill Trucklines Ltd.
• Boettger's Trucking
• Brown's Tofield Transport
• Other regional service is available.

Bus Services

Regularly scheduled inter-community service is available.

Couriers and Taxis

Tofield Taxi Service

Utilities

Electrical Power

TransAlta Utilities Corporation
5036 - 53 Avenue
Tofield, Alberta
Telephone: 780-662-3644

Natural Gas

Atco Gas Ltd.
4720 - 46 Avenue
Tofield, Alberta
Telephone: 780-662-3030

Telephone

Telus
Edmonton, Alberta
Telephone: 780-310-2255

Water Supply

N/A

Waste Management

N/A

Population

Total Population 1991-2001

Tofield Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Tofield Highest Level of Schooling 2001

Labour Force

Tofield Labour Force By Industry - 2001

Income

Building Permits

Total Housing Starts

Value of Building Permits

Dwellings