Vulcan
www.town.vulcan.ab.ca
Welcome
Welcome to the community of Vulcan. Vulcan is a vibrant and proud community situated in rural Alberta. Vulcan's high quality of life is evident. We offer first class facilites while still maintaining friendly, rural hospitality. Vulcan resident's are warm and inviting and have understood for a long time the advantages of our community. The Town of Vulcan offers all that you will need and more. We boast great health services, accommodations, recreation, attractions, schools, professional and personal services just to name a few. We invite you to explore Vulcan's frontier, a community that offers you an experience from out of this world! Vulcan Town Council
Town of Vulcan logo
Vulcan's FX6-1995-A Star Ship Enterprise
Area Overview
The Town of Vulcan is a progressive and thriving community that serves as the economic hub and trading centre for Vulcan County. The Town is located midway between Calgary and Lethbridge on Highway 23. Vulcan's economic stability is enhanced by its proximity to major natural gas and oil deposits, both of which allow Vulcan's business community to benefit from the seismic exploration industry. The Town of Vulcan offers all the amenities of a large city while maintaining a warm rural atmosphere. Quality of life, culture/recreation, education, medical and protective services are of the highest standard. Golfing, camping, fishing and a view of the Rocky Mountain Foothills are just a few of the many year-round recreational activities. Vulcan continues its tradition of attracting businesses in all industry sectors, confirming its commitment to growth and economic security. Vulcan has affordable, serviced residential and commercial lots available, as well as a developed industrial park to accommodate new industry. Promoting the science fiction application of its name, the Town of Vulcan holds many events that attract international visitors as well as visitors from other galaxies! Be sure to stop by the Tourism & Trek Station, where we have information on all of our county communities. The Town of Vulcan offers its residents a balanced quality lifestyle making this community a great place to call "home".
Vulcan's Golf & Country Club
Opening in 2006 Additional 9 Holes
Vulcan's space-themed waterpark
Community Services
Municipal
Town of Vulcan
Box 360
Vulcan, Alberta T0L 2B0
Tel: 403-485-2417
Fax: 403-485-2914
vulcan@telusplanet.net
Vulcan Tourism
TEL: (403) 485-2994
Fax: (403) 485-2878
Michelle's e-mail
Vulcan Business Development Society
(403) 485-4100
edovulcan@wildroseinternet.ca
Vulcan Community Library
TEL: (403) 485-2571
Public Works
TEL: (403) 485-2877
Forman: Kim Fath
Vulcan & District Recreation Board
TEL: (403) 485-2554
Rec. Director: Josh Umsheid
Vulcan & District Family and Community Support Services
TEL: (403) 485-2192
Provincial
Alberta Agriculture
Department of Highways
Alberta Fish and Game
Federal
Canada Post Office
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Vulcan has a wide range of recreational facilities to offer you. Vulcan is home to:
- parks and playgrounds
- a 18-hole golf course with grass greens and a clubhouse
- a 4-sheet curling rink -hockey arena
- cultural-recreational centre
- swimming pool
- 5 baseball diamonds
- a rodeo arena
- horseshoe pits
Vulcan is also proud to have an acitve senior citizens drop-in centre. Vulcan offers fitness for the whole family. Bodyworks Fitness Club is a non-profit community fitness centre featuring an aerobics area, a weight training area, a cardiovascular equipment area as well as squash and raquetball courts. Curves for Women is also available for your fitness needs.
Community Organizations
- Lions/Lionettes Clubs
- Kinsmen Club / Kinettes Club
- B.P.O. Elks Lodge
- Odd Fellows Masonic Lodge
- Royal Canadian Legion
- Knights of Columbus
- Legion Auxiliary Order of the Eastern Star
- Chamber of Commerce
- Agricultural Society
- 4-H Clubs
- Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Rovers.
Religious Services
St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church St. Aldhelm's Anglican Church Bethel Lutheran Church Vulcan Evangelical Church Vulcan United Church of Canada Church of Christ Victory Family Church
Special Annual Events
- Tinman Triathlon ( June 3 2006)
- Spock Days / Galaxyfest Star Trek Convention (June 9-11 2006)
- Show n' Shine, Demolitian Derby, Burn Out contest ( July 15-16 2006)
- Fly in Breakfast ( July 16 2006)
- Vulcans to Vulcan Bike Run ( July 15-16 2006)
- Kinette's Christmas Craft Fair ( November 19 2005)
- Moonlight Madness ( November 24 2005 )
Accommodations
Hotels:
Vulcan Country Inn Wheatland Motel Vulcan Hotel
Bed & Breakfasts:
- Prairie Past B & B
- Your Treehouse B & B
Campgrounds:
- Virgina Mitchell Memorial Park 16 sites, $15.00 per night, fully-serviced, open May to October
- Petro Can RV Campground Full service HWY 23
- Vulcan Municipal Campground 10 sites, no fee, open May to October
Restaurants:
- A & W
- Barleycorn's family restaurant
- Cinnastop
- JJ's Pizza & Subs
- Marble Cafe
- New Club Cafe
- Royal Cafe
- Subway
- Vulcan Bakery
- Vulcan County Inn Restaurant
- Vulcan Hotel Restaurant
Galaxyfest Star Trek Convention
Our musuem: shown here is our rural school room
Vulcan's annual Show n' Shine
Economic Base
Most of the economy of the Vulcan area is based on dryland and irrigated agricultural production. Geophysical drilling and pipeline activity has also become increasingly important to the area, with many gas & oil deposits having been found and put into production.
In addition to the crop-diversified agricultural and oil/gas production, the Vulcan area has the potential and capability of supporting new recreational and industrial development.
Tourism is also becoming a major sector in Vulcan. Due to our unique catch, the Vulcan name, we are attracting many tourists to our town. Our annual Star Trek convention in known worldwide!
Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station
Economic Facts
Major Businesses Products/Services
- Conoco
- Phillips Oil and Gas
- Cage Transportation Heavy Hauling
- First Street Foods Groceries
- Vulcan Community Health Centre Extendicare
Financial Institutions
- Alberta Treasury Branch
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
- Macleod Savings and Credit Union
Vulcan's Nights
Education
Vulcan is part of the Palliser Regional School Division #26, headquartered in Lethbridge [Tel: 403-328-4111].
Schools in Vulcan include Hazel Cameron Elementary School [1-6] and County Central High School [7-12]. The schools are equipped with modern classrooms, gymnasiums, laboratory stations, libraries, playground equipment and a track and football field.
Vulcan Daycare Centre
Vulcan is also home to a great daycare facility for the little ones. Daycare/Nursery 403-485-2945.
Vulcan Community Library
Vulcan is home to a library with a great selection. The Vulcan library is a member of the Chinook Arc regional system, allowing you to access items from all over the region.The library offers full service with extended hours and free public access computers.
Emergency Services
All emergency services in Vulcan are accessed by calling 911.
Fire Protection
Vulcan is served by a volunteer fire department with roughly 20 members.
Police Services
Vulcan is served by a local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] Emergencies: 911 Non Emergencies: [Tel: 403-485-2266].
Vulcan is also home to Citizens on Patrol. This acitve group ensures that our town is a safe place to live.
Ambulance Services
Local ambulance service is available through the Vulcan & District Emergency Medical Team.
Health Care
The Vulcan Community Health Centre is an 8-bed active facility with 15 long-term care beds, D-level radiology area, fully equipped modern lab and modern emergency area.
Other medical services in Vulcan include:
- Vulcan Medical Clinic
- Dentists
- Chiropractors
- Optometrists
- Podiatrist
- Hearing aid service
- Massage Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Mental Health Worker
- Social Worker
- Palliative Care
- Public Health Unit
Golfing in Vulcan: challenging and fun
Location
The Town of Vulcan is located in Vulcan County on Highway 23. It is 120 km southeast of Calgary and 100 km north of Lethbridge. Highway 23 is currently a major north-south artery providing a direct link to the U.S. border. Vulcan also runs along secondary highway 534 from Nanton.
Vulcan County Map
Post Secondary Education
Residents of Vulcan have access to post-secondary education institutions in both Lethbridge and Calgary.
Taxation
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Municipal Tax Rate |
11.8000 |
16.4000 |
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
4.1300 |
6.0000 |
Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate |
.1730 |
.1730 |
Transportation
Air Service
Vulcan has a municipal airport with a 3,000 foot paved, lighted runway. The nearest commercial and air freight services are at Lethbridge, while the nearest international airport facility is the Calgary International Airport.
Rail Service
The Town of Vulcan is located on the Canadian Pacific main line. Spurs off the mainline are available.
Highways
Vulcan is located on Highway 23 which links Vulcan with Lethbridge [south] and Highway 2 at High River to Calgary. Secondary Highway 534 also connects to Highway 533 to Highway 2 at Nanton.
Trucking Firms
Vulcan Transport [with warehouse facilities] Vulcan Express
Bus Services
Greyhound Bus Line provides regularly scheduled inter-community service.
Couriers
Two courier companies - Loomis and Purolator - provide pick up and delivery service daily.
Utilities
Electrical Power:
EPCOR
*no local office - Adminstered from Calgary
Toll Free 310-4300 ( hookups and service)
Call centrre open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
ENMAX
* no local office
Toll Free 310-2010
Natural Gas:
ATCO GAS
Local Office:
110 - 3 Avenue North
Vulcan, Alberta T0L 2B0
Tel: 403-485-6570
Telephone
TELUS
* no local office
Toll Free 310-3100
Water Supply:
Town of Vulcan
Public Works
TEL: (403) 485-2877
The water supply is administered by the Town of Vulcan. The total available water is 15,500,000 gallons per month, while the average total in use is 6,620,000 gallons per month.
Waste Management:
Town of Vulcan
Public Works
TEL: (403) 485-2877
Sewage treatment is provided by a four anaerobic cells and three lagoon cells. Usage rates for sewage treatment are $5.05 per month for residential users and $5.30 per month for stores and offices.
Garbage collection:
Garbage collection is contracted out, and is collected weekly.
Recyling
Vulcan offers a recyling depot as well as a bottle depot for it's residents.
Vulcan outdoor pool
Population
Population 2004*
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1,762
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Population 2003*
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1,762
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Population 2002*
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1,762
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Population 2001**
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1,760
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Population 2000*
|
1,677
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Population 1996**
|
1,537
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Population 1991**
|
1,466
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Population % change 1991-1996
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4.62%
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Population % change 1996-2001
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12.77%
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* Source: Official Population List, Alberta Municipal Affairs
** Source: Statistics Canada 1991, 1996, & 2001 Census |
Total Population 1991-2001
Age 0 - 4
|
40
|
45
|
85
|
50
|
50
|
100
|
Age 5 - 14
|
115
|
85
|
200
|
130
|
115
|
245
|
Age 15 - 19
|
55
|
40
|
95
|
50
|
50
|
100
|
Age 20 - 24
|
35
|
30
|
65
|
35
|
35
|
70
|
Age 25 - 34
|
80
|
90
|
170
|
95
|
95
|
190
|
Age 35 - 44
|
95
|
95
|
190
|
110
|
115
|
225
|
Age 45 - 54
|
75
|
110
|
185
|
105
|
115
|
220
|
Age 55 - 64
|
75
|
65
|
140
|
85
|
95
|
180
|
Age 65 - 74
|
90
|
110
|
200
|
85
|
100
|
185
|
Age 75 and older
|
80
|
140
|
220
|
90
|
145
|
235
|
Total All Persons
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730
|
810
|
1,540
|
840
|
925
|
1,765
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Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Vulcan Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
People without high school certificates
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350
|
29.17%
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People with high school certificates
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160
|
13.33%
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People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma
|
390
|
32.50%
|
People with post-secondary education (not completed)
|
115
|
9.58%
|
People with university diploma/certificate
|
45
|
3.75%
|
People with university degree
|
135
|
11.25%
|
Total Population 20 years and older
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1,200
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100.00%
|
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Vulcan Highest Level of Schooling 2001
Agriculture and biological sciences
|
20
|
4.60%
|
40
|
6.96%
|
Commerce, management and business administration
|
70
|
16.09%
|
140
|
24.35%
|
Educational, recreational and counseling services
|
80
|
18.39%
|
110
|
19.13%
|
Engineering and applied science tech. and trades
|
130
|
29.89%
|
125
|
21.74%
|
Engineering and applied sciences
|
0
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0.00%
|
15
|
2.61%
|
Fine and applied arts
|
40
|
9.20%
|
30
|
5.22%
|
Health professionals, science and technologies
|
55
|
12.64%
|
90
|
15.65%
|
Humanities and related fields
|
10
|
2.30%
|
0
|
0.00%
|
Mathematics and physical sciences
|
0
|
0.00%
|
0
|
0.00%
|
Social sciences and related fields
|
10
|
2.30%
|
35
|
6.09%
|
Other and/or no specialization
|
0
|
0.00%
|
0
|
0.00%
|
Total people with post secondary qualifications
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435
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100.00%
|
575
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100.00%
|
Females with post-secondary qualifications
|
230
|
52.87%
|
315
|
54.78%
|
Males with post-secondary qualifications
|
205
|
47.13%
|
260
|
45.22%
|
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Labour Force
In the labour force, both sexes
|
750
|
860
|
Not in the labour force, both sexes
|
400
|
455
|
Total population 15 and over
|
1,150
|
1,315
|
Employed, both sexes
|
730
|
830
|
Unemployed, both sexes
|
25
|
35
|
Participation rate, both sexes
|
65.00%
|
65.00%
|
Unemployment rate, both sexes
|
3.00%
|
4.00%
|
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Agriculture
|
80
|
10.60%
|
30
|
3.49%
|
Mining
|
65
|
8.61%
|
45
|
5.23%
|
Manufacturing
|
45
|
5.96%
|
50
|
5.81%
|
Construction
|
70
|
9.27%
|
60
|
6.98%
|
Transportation. & Utilities
|
10
|
1.32%
|
70
|
8.14%
|
Retail and Wholesale
|
175
|
23.18%
|
175
|
20.35%
|
Finance
|
40
|
5.30%
|
35
|
4.07%
|
Business & Community Services
|
200
|
26.49%
|
355
|
41.28%
|
Public Administration
|
20
|
2.65%
|
40
|
4.65%
|
Total All Industries
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755
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100.00%
|
860
|
100.00%
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Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Vulcan Labour Force By Industry - 2001
Management occupations
|
60
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8.00%
|
100
|
11.63%
|
Business, Finances and administrative occupations
|
95
|
12.67%
|
160
|
18.60%
|
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
|
10
|
1.33%
|
15
|
1.74%
|
Health occupations
|
30
|
4.00%
|
75
|
8.72%
|
Occupations in social science; education; government and religion
|
60
|
8.00%
|
50
|
5.81%
|
Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport
|
10
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1.33%
|
20
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2.33%
|
Sales and service occupations
|
210
|
28.00%
|
200
|
23.26%
|
Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations
|
130
|
17.33%
|
155
|
18.02%
|
Occupations unique to primary industry
|
90
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12.00%
|
45
|
5.23%
|
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities
|
50
|
6.67%
|
45
|
5.23%
|
Occupations not elsewhere classified
|
0
|
0.00%
|
0
|
0.00%
|
Total - All Occupations (major groups)
|
750
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100.00%
|
860
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100.00%
|
Females - All Occupations
|
340
|
45.33%
|
405
|
47.09%
|
Males - All Occupations
|
410
|
54.67%
|
450
|
52.33%
|
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Income
less than $19,999
|
40
|
10.81%
|
35
|
9.21%
|
$20,000 - $39,999
|
120
|
32.43%
|
95
|
25.00%
|
$40,000 - $59,999
|
75
|
20.27%
|
185
|
48.68%
|
$60,000 and over
|
135
|
36.49%
|
90
|
23.68%
|
Total number of families
|
370
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100.00%
|
405
|
106.58%
|
Average family income
|
$52,247
|
|
$54,194
|
|
Median family income
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$51,072
|
|
$49,335
|
|
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
less than $19,999
|
145
|
23.58%
|
110
|
15.94%
|
$20,000 - $39,999
|
190
|
30.89%
|
170
|
24.64%
|
$40,000 - $59,999
|
125
|
20.33%
|
245
|
35.51%
|
$60,000 and over
|
60
|
9.76%
|
160
|
23.19%
|
Total number of households
|
615
|
100.00%
|
690
|
100.00%
|
Average household income
|
$44,074
|
|
$47,633
|
|
Median household income
|
$33,426
|
|
$44,178
|
|
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Building Permits
Building Permits Value, Commercial |
$436,000 |
$2,034,000 |
$337,000 |
$1,856,000 |
$270,000 |
Building Permits Value, Industrial |
$45,000 |
$58,000 |
$130,000 |
$0 |
$10,000 |
Building Permits Value, Institutional |
$0 |
$107,000 |
$0 |
$4,794,000 |
$0 |
Building Permits Value, Residential |
$1,924,000 |
$2,461,000 |
$1,882,000 |
$1,842,000 |
$3,068,000 |
Building Permits Value, Total |
$2,405,000 |
$4,660,000 |
$2,349,000 |
$8,492,000 |
$3,348,000 |
Total Housing Starts |
22 |
25 |
12 |
15 |
13 |
Source: Statistics Canada 2000-2004 Building Permits (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Total Housing Starts
Value of Building Permits
Dwellings
Apartments
|
10
|
1.63%
|
50
|
7.25%
|
Detached Duplexes
|
10
|
1.63%
|
0
|
0.00%
|
Movable Dwellings
|
25
|
4.07%
|
20
|
2.90%
|
Other single attached house
|
0
|
0.00%
|
0
|
0.00%
|
Row and semi-detached house
|
55
|
8.94%
|
40
|
5.80%
|
Single-detached house
|
515
|
83.74%
|
575
|
83.33%
|
Total number of occupied private dwellings
|
615
|
100.00%
|
690
|
100.00%
|
Private dwellings, owned
|
475
|
77.24%
|
555
|
80.43%
|
Private Dwellings, rented
|
140
|
22.76%
|
135
|
19.57%
|
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Period of construction, before 1946
|
120
|
17.78%
|
Period of construction, 1946 - 1960
|
65
|
9.63%
|
Period of construction, 1961 - 1970
|
125
|
18.52%
|
Period of construction, 1971 - 1980
|
175
|
25.93%
|
Period of construction, 1981 - 1990
|
65
|
9.63%
|
Period of construction, 1991 - 2001
|
125
|
18.52%
|
Total number of private dwellings constructed
|
675
|
100.00%
|
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
Projects
Summary of Projects in Vulcan as of September 2006
Infrastructure |
4 |
$24,000,000 |
Agriculture & Related |
1 |
$1,000,000 |
Total |
5 |
$25,000,000 |
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.
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Value of Projects by Sector (as of September 2006)
Completed |
1 |
$300,000 |
Proposed |
3 |
$23,700,000 |
Under Construction |
1 |
$1,000,000 |
Total |
5 |
$25,000,000 |
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.
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Largest Projects in Vulcan as of September 2006
Town of Vulcan |
Biomass Energy Project |
Vulcan |
$15,000,000 |
- |
Proposed |
Town of Vulcan |
Sewage Lagoons |
Vulcan |
$5,500,000 |
- |
Proposed |
Town of Vulcan |
Tri-Services Building (Fire, EMS and RCMP) |
Vulcan |
$3,200,000 |
- |
Proposed |
B & B Ag Services |
DRY FERTILIZER HANDLING FACILITY |
Vulcan County |
$1,000,000 |
2006-2007 |
Under Construction |
Shawne Contractors |
Underpass |
Vulcan |
$300,000 |
2006-2006 |
Completed |
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