Wainwright

www.town.wainwright.ab.ca

Welcome

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Area Overview

Wainwright was incorporated as a town in 1910. At the time, Buffalo National Park was located immediately south of town, which was used to preserve the endangered bison. In 1940, the animals were removed and the land was turned over to the Department of National Defence, who established a training camp known as Camp Wainwright. Camp Wainwright, which has been extensively developed over the years and is now known as Western Area Training Centre, is one of the primary training areas in Canada, regularly hosting international exercises.

Today, Wainwright is a thriving community of 5,300 people. In addition to the defence industry, oil and gas as well as agriculture has resulted in Wainwright experiencing steady growth, a trend expected to continue in the future.

Community Services

Municipal

Town of Wainwright
1018 - 2nd Avenue
Wainwright, Alberta
T9W 1R1
Telephone: 780-842-3381 Fax: 780-842-2898
e-mail: tofwain@town.wainwright.ab.ca

Wainwright Public Library

Provincial

Agriculture
Attorney General [Provincial Court]
Energy
Environment
Family and Social Services
Forestry Lands and Wildlife
Health
Public Works, Supply and Services
Alberta Community Development
Transportation

Federal

National Defence - Western Area Training Centre
Canada Post
Farm Credit Corporation

Community Lifestyle

Recreation

Local recreational facilities include Peace Memorial Park [ball diamonds, tennis courts, playground, basketball practice court], Wainwright and District Communiplex [swimming pool, whirlpool, weight training, racquetball/squash courts, dance studio, and community theatre], Wainwright Curling Club, Wainwright Public Library, Tory Heights ball diamonds, Wainwright Golf and Country Club [18 holes], 16 parks, 8 outdoor skating rinks, and a 13 acre soccer park.

Attached to the Communiplex is the Peace Memorial Multiplex which houses 2 modern ice surfaces, an indoor running track, and climbing wall.

Nearby recreational facilities include the Dr. Middlemas Park and Picnic Area, which has 24 serviced sites, Armlake Recreational Area [golf, camping, fishing], a firing range, and the Riverdale Mini-Park [golf, camping, swimming].

Community Organizations

Wainwright has a wide range [over 30] of local sports clubs and community organizations to suit the residents' needs, from minor hockey and baseball to Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Girl Guides/Scouts, and the Royal Canadian Legion.

Religious Services

  • Anglican Church
  • Catholic Church Rectory
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
  • Church of the Nazarene
  • Evangelical Free Church
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Lutheran Church
  • Presbyterian Church
  • Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
  • United Church of Canada
  • Wainwright Pentecostal Assembly

Special Annual Events/Attractions

Tourist attractions include Camp Wainwright, Bud Cotton Buffalo Paddock, Wainwright Museum, Petroleum Park, Koroluk Landslide, Wainwright Stampede, Agricultural Fair, and the Clock Tower Cenotaph.

Hospitality

Accommodation

  • Bio Vista Motel
  • Bison Motel
  • Wainwright Harbour Hotel
  • The Springs Motor Inn
  • Park Hotel
  • MacKenzie House Bed & Breakfast
  • Plains West Motor Inn
  • R&R; Inn & Suites
  • Day's Motel

Restaurants

  • A&W; express
  • Anna's Restaurant and Esso
  • Buffalo Springs Inn Restaurant
  • Burger Baron
  • EastAlta Co-op Coffee Shop
  • Four Seasons Restaurant
  • The Galleria
  • Highway Traffic Cafe
  • Honey Pot Eatery & Pub
  • Husky House and Gas Liner
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken
  • Little Haven Emporium
  • Long's Take Out Foods
  • Marina House
  • Royal Restaurant
  • Subway
  • Tiny T House
  • Wainwright Hotel Restaurant
  • Wainwright Steak House
  • Zeny's Kitchenette

Economic Base

The major economic activities in the area include agriculture, oil and gas production and distribution, the Western Area Training Centre (Camp Wainwright), and associated support services.

Education

Wainwright is part of the Buffalo Trail Regional School Division #28, headquartered in Wainwright [telephone: 780-842-6144], and the East Central Alberta Catholic Separate School Regional Division #16, headquartered in Wainwright [telephone: 780-842-3992].

Daycare/Nursery

Wainwright Children's Centre and Family Day Home

Public

Public schools located in Wainwright include Wainwright Elementary School [K-6] and Wainwright Junior & Senior High School [7-12].

Separate

Blessed Sacrement School provides educational services for grades K to 12. French Ecole Saint-Christophe provides schooling in french for grades K to 10

Private

N/A

Emergency Services

ALL EMERGENCY SERVICES CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH 911

Fire Protection

Wainwright is served by a 26-member volunteer fire department.

Police Services

Wainwright is served by a local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] [telephone: 780-842-4461].

Ambulance Services

Local ambulance service is available.

Health Care

Wainwright's hospital needs are served by the Wainwright Health Care Complex, which has 25 active care beds and 65 long-term care beds. Other health services include 5 doctors, 3 medical clinics, 1 health unit [East Central Regional Health Authority], 1 chiropractor, 3 dentists, 2 optometrists, 1 denturist, 1 audiologist, and 1 senior citizens lodge.

Key Contacts for Business Development

Municipal

Town of Wainwright
1018 - 2 Avenue
Wainwright AB
T9W 1R1
Tel: (780)842-3381
Fax: (780)842-2898
tofwain@town.wainwright.ab.ca

Norm Coleman
Mayor

Ray Poulin
Administrator
rpoulin@town.wainwright.ab.ca

Provincial

Mr. Doug Griffiths (PC)
MLA for Battle River-Wainwright

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

Vegreville--Wainwright, Alberta
BENOIT, Leon Earl (Conservative)

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 Wainwright is located in the Municipal District of Wainwright #61, 200 km southeast of Edmonton, 106 km southeast of Lloydminster, and 400 km northeast of Calgary.

Post Secondary Education

Portage College provides adult education, as well as continuing and upgrading education. Other post-secondary education is available from the Wainwright Council For Lifelong Learning.

Taxation

Residential/Farmland Non-Residential
2005
Municipal Tax Rate 8.5855 12.3455
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate 4.2364 6.9214
Education Opted Out Tax Rate 4.2364 6.9214
Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate .1038 .1038

Mill Rates [2004]

Residential 14.1222
Non-Residential 20.1895

Transportation

Air Service

The Wainwright Municipal Airport has all weather facilities and night service. The runway length is 915 metres. Aircraft charters are available through Priebe Air Ltd. The nearest commercial air service is in Lloydminster, 101 kilometres northeast of Wainwright.

Rail Service

Wainwright is served by the Canadian National Railways TransCanada Main Line. Spur trackage is available. Passenger service is available with VIA Rail.

Highways

Connecting highways are Highway 14 to Edmonton [west] and Saskatchewan [east], and Highway 41[north-south].

Trucking Firms

  • Bison Freightline Wainwright
  • Bonnar Trucking
  • Elite Transport Ltd.
  • Hap's Trucking 1996 Ltd.
  • H & E Oilfield Services Ltd.
  • Morley Muldoon Transport Ltd.
  • Rosenau Trucking Ltd.
  • Sam's General Trucking Ltd.

Bus Services

Greyhound Bus Lines provides regularly scheduled inter-community service. Charter bus services is available through Bison Bus Ltd.

Couriers and Taxis

Greyhound Courier Express, Priority Courier, Loomis, Purolator Couriers

Taxi companies include B.C. Taxi and Best Cabs Wainwright Inc.

Utilities

Electrical Power

EPCOR
Telephone: 310-4300 (toll free in Alberta)

Natural Gas

Town of Wainwright
1018 - 2nd Avenue
Wainwright, Alberta
T9W 1R1
Telephone: 780-842-3381

Telephone

Telus Communications Inc.
Telephone: Residential 310-2255 Business 310-3100

Water Supply

The source of water is the Battle River, treated at the Western Area Training Centre (plant capacity up to 30,000). The Town's reservoir capacity is 12,000 cubic metres.

Waste Management

Sewage treatment is provided by aerated lagoons. Wainwright has provision for the disposal of chemicals. Canadian Waste Services Inc. has been contracted to provide garbage collection services. Garbage is collected weekly for residential as well as commercial/industrial users.

Population

Total Population    
Population 2004* 5,183
Population 2003* 5,183
Population 2002* 5,117
Population 2001** 5,115
Population 2000* 5,219
Population 1996** 5,079
Population 1991** 4,732
Population % change 1991-1996 6.83%
Population % change 1996-2001 0.74%
* 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 - 4 180 165 345 160 155 315
Age 5 - 14 400 360 760 390 350 740
Age 15 - 19 175 190 365 180 180 360
Age 20 - 24 175 160 335 155 175 330
Age 25 - 34 395 390 785 325 315 640
Age 35 - 44 410 385 795 460 450 910
Age 45 - 54 280 285 565 310 305 615
Age 55 - 64 175 195 370 190 205 395
Age 65 - 74 150 185 335 145 205 350
Age 75 and older 150 280 430 160 290 450
Total All Persons 2,490 2,595 5,085 2,480 2,635 5,115
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Wainwright Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older  2001  % 
People without high school certificates 1,185 33.62%
People with high school certificates 370 10.50%
People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma 1,215 34.47%
People with post-secondary education (not completed) 320 9.08%
People with university diploma/certificate 70 1.99%
People with university degree 365 10.35%
Total Population 20 years and older 3,525 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Wainwright Highest Level of Schooling 2001


Population with Post Secondary Qualifications  1996  %  2001  % 
Agriculture and biological sciences 125 8.56% 130 7.85%
Commerce, management and business administration 240 16.44% 280 16.92%
Educational, recreational and counseling services 165 11.30% 195 11.78%
Engineering and applied science tech. and trades 475 32.53% 470 28.40%
Engineering and applied sciences 20 1.37% 45 2.72%
Fine and applied arts 75 5.14% 70 4.23%
Health professionals, science and technologies 230 15.75% 230 13.90%
Humanities and related fields 35 2.40% 85 5.14%
Mathematics and physical sciences 10 0.68% 0 0.00%
Social sciences and related fields 85 5.82% 145 8.76%
Other and/or no specialization 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Total people with post secondary qualifications 1,460 100.00% 1,655 100.00%
Females with post-secondary qualifications 710 48.63% 780 47.13%
Males with post-secondary qualifications 750 51.37% 875 52.87%
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 2,665 2,590
Not in the labour force, both sexes 1,170 1,285
Total population 15 and over 3,835 3,870
Employed, both sexes 2,535 2,490
Unemployed, both sexes 130 100
Participation rate, both sexes 69.00% 67.00%
Unemployment rate, both sexes 4.00% 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 75 2.85% 95 3.71%
Mining 210 7.98% 220 8.59%
Manufacturing 55 2.09% 65 2.54%
Construction 190 7.22% 155 6.05%
Transportation. & Utilities 155 5.89% 170 6.64%
Retail and Wholesale 410 15.59% 345 13.48%
Finance 85 3.23% 125 4.88%
Business & Community Services 1,235 46.96% 985 38.48%
Public Administration 465 17.68% 405 15.82%
Total All Industries 2,630 100.00% 2,560 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Wainwright Labour Force By Industry - 2001


 
Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups  1996  %  2001  % 
Management occupations 170 6.45% 230 8.98%
Business, Finances and administrative occupations 395 14.99% 400 15.63%
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 45 1.71% 80 3.13%
Health occupations 140 5.31% 140 5.47%
Occupations in social science; education; government and religion 140 5.31% 225 8.79%
Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport 35 1.33% 50 1.95%
Sales and service occupations 915 34.72% 720 28.13%
Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations 530 20.11% 455 17.77%
Occupations unique to primary industry 190 7.21% 190 7.42%
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities 65 2.47% 65 2.54%
Occupations not elsewhere classified 35 1.33% 20 0.78%
Total - All Occupations (major groups) 2,635 100.00% 2,560 100.00%
Females - All Occupations 1,240 47.06% 1,190 46.48%
Males - All Occupations 1,395 52.94% 1,375 53.71%
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 80 6.84% 115 10.41%
$20,000 - $39,999 290 24.79% 305 27.60%
$40,000 - $59,999 390 33.33% 430 38.91%
$60,000 and over 410 35.04% 345 31.22%
Total number of families 1,170 100.00% 1,195 108.14%
Average family income $53,509   $58,594  
Median family income $50,361   $52,333  
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Household Income (Number of Households)  1996  %  2001  % 
less than $19,999 410 20.76% 385 18.60%
$20,000 - $39,999 540 27.34% 480 23.19%
$40,000 - $59,999 525 26.58% 550 26.57%
$60,000 and over 195 9.87% 650 31.40%
Total number of households 1,975 100.00% 2,070 100.00%
Average household income $44,202   $51,117  
Median household income $40,922   $46,808  
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 $20,059,575 37.06% $24,759,310 37.39%
Clothing $3,713,545 6.86% $4,328,625 6.54%
Education and Reading materials $1,142,300 2.11% $1,411,690 2.13%
Health and Personal care $3,373,960 6.23% $4,616,498 6.97%
Hshld. operationas and furnishings $5,947,160 10.99% $7,295,817 11.02%
Recreation $4,408,945 8.15% $5,882,349 8.88%
Transportation $11,123,030 20.55% $12,175,528 18.39%
Miscellaneous $4,338,920 8.02% $5,748,985 8.68%
Total Current Consumption $54,123,375 100.00% $66,218,802 100.00%
Total # of Households 1,800   1,974  
Average Consumption per Household $30,069   $33,545  
Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding).

Wainwright Family Expenditures (1996)

Building Permits

Total Building Permit Values  2001  2002  2003  2004  2005 
Building Permits Value, Commercial $3,233,000 $890,000 $2,260,000 $1,055,000 $2,213,000
Building Permits Value, Industrial $399,000 $623,000 $1,189,000 $1,032,000 $396,000
Building Permits Value, Institutional $0 $9,777,000 $10,000 $1,766,000 $60,000
Building Permits Value, Residential $1,607,000 $6,280,000 $5,227,000 $7,953,000 $5,059,000
Building Permits Value, Total $5,239,000 $17,570,000 $8,686,000 $11,806,000 $7,728,000
Total Housing Starts 10 57 36 50 33
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 305 15.48% 215 10.36%
Detached Duplexes 45 2.28% 20 0.96%
Movable Dwellings 25 1.27% 110 5.30%
Other single attached house 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Row and semi-detached house 95 4.82% 175 8.43%
Single-detached house 1,490 75.63% 1,555 74.94%
Total number of occupied private dwellings 1,970 100.00% 2,075 100.00%
Private dwellings, owned 1,390 70.56% 1,445 69.64%
Private Dwellings, rented 580 29.44% 630 30.36%
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 200 9.64%
Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 440 21.20%
Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 305 14.70%
Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 405 19.52%
Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 405 19.52%
Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 320 15.42%
Total number of private dwellings constructed 2,075 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Projects

Summary of Projects in Wainwright as of September 2006

Project Sector  Number of Projects  Project Cost 
Other Industrial  2  $18,875,000 
Commercial/Retail  15  $15,815,000 
Institutional  4  $7,754,000 
Residential  1  $220,000 
Total 22  $42,664,000 
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 
Announced   5  $7,835,000 
Completed   1  $450,000 
Proposed   3  $30,800,000 
Under Construction   13  $3,579,000 
Total 22  $42,664,000 
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 Wainwright as of September 2006

Company Name  Project 
Description 		 Project 
Location 		 Project 
Cost 		 Construction 
Schedule 		 Status 
Defence Construction Canada  Kitting Facility at Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre  Wainwright (CFB Wainwright)  $18,500,000  -  Proposed  
Wal-Mart Canada Inc.  New Store  Wainwright  $6,300,000  -  Proposed  
Battle River Foundation / East Central Health Region / Connecting Care  Supportive Housing Complex  Wainwright  $6,000,000  -  Proposed  
Canadian Tire  NEW STORE  Wainwright  $5,500,000  2007-2007  Announced  
The Church of the Nazarine  ADDITION  Wainwright  $900,000  2007-2007  Announced  
Tim Horton's  Restaurant With Drive Thru  Wainwright  $560,000  2006-2006  Announced  
Eagle Valley Industries  TRUCK SHOP  Wainwright  $500,000  2006-2006  Under Construction  
B.V. Britz Prof. Corp  2 STORY MEDICAL CLINIC  Wainwright  $500,000  2007-2007  Announced  
Coop's Contracting Ltd.  Shop(60'x120') & Office (30'x40')  Wainwright  $485,000  2006-2006  Under Construction  
Wainwright Auto Supply - Bumper to Bumper  Store Addition  Wainwright  $450,000  2006-2006  Completed  

 

 

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