Alix

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Area Overview

The arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1905 promoted the growth of a tiny hamlet on the homestead of Joseph Todd, one of the first settlers of the area, and for some time this settlement was called Toddsville. After the C.P.R. built the first line through the area, Sir William Van Horne, then President of the C.P.R., changed the name to Alix after Mrs. Alexia Westhead, the first woman settler in the district.

Today, Alix is a progressive and growing community as evidenced by the recent signing of a Land Development Agreement with Tavistock Properties Inc. of Red Deer. Tavistock Properties has purchased 44 acres on the west side of Alix Lake and development will occur in phases with Phase 1 beginning in the spring of 2007. In addition, there are over 25 local businesses that offer almost everything that one will need. There are also three banking institutions. Alix can boast some of the finest recreation facilities in central Alberta, with its 9-hole golf course, Alix Lake Recreation Area, the Arena, Curling Rink, and hiking trail, etc.

If you would love living beside a lake, swimming, boating, skating, people who care about their neighbours, small town security minutes away from big town amenities and having lots to do or doing nothing at all, you would love Alix.

Economic Base

The economic base of the region is oil and gas, cattle, dairy, hogs and grain farming.

Economic Facts

Development of a new 225 lot residential subdivision will begin in the spring of 2007. 



Financial Institutions

  • Community Savings & Credit Union Ltd.
  • Alberta Treasury Branch
  • ING Western

Education

Public School:

Grades K to 12 and a pre-school program is also offered. Alix is part of the Wolf Creek Regional School Division #32, headquartered in Ponoka.

Daycare/Nursery

N/A

Separate

N/A

Private

N/A

Emergency Services

Fire Protection

Alix is served by a volunteer fire department. CALL 9-1-1. Response vehicles include 1 Ford ambulance for medical/fire first responses, 2 superior fire trucks for urban and rural emergencies, a rapid response unit and zodiac for water rescue.

Police Services

Alix is served by the Bashaw detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] [Tel: 403-372-3593].

Ambulance Services

Alix is served by the Lacombe Ambulance Service [advanced life support] [Tel: 403-782-6555].

Health Care

The nearest hospitals are in Stettler [37 km east], Lacombe [40 km west] and Red Deer [65 km west]. Mainstreet Medical Services, Lacombe, Alberta visit Alix 2 days per week in the Medical Building and DTHR hold immunization clinics once per month in the Alix Community Hall.

Key Contacts for Business Development

Municipal

Village of Alix
Box 87
Alix, Alberta
T0C 0B0
Tel: 403-747-2495
Fax: 403-747-3663
E-Mail: gator@villageofalix.ca

Marlene Kortzman
Mayor

Eric Jerrard
Acting Chief Administrative Officer
cao@villageofalix.ca

Provincial (Updated October 2006)

Alberta Economic Development
2nd Floor, Provincial Building
4920 - 51 Street
Red Deer, Alberta
T4N 6K8
Tel: 403-340-5300
Fax: 403-340-5231 

Dawna Allard, Regional Manager
dawna.allard@gov.ab.ca
Lisa Houle, Regional Project Officer
lisa.houle@gov.ab.ca

Raymond Prins
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Lacombe-Ponoka Constituency
#503 Legislature Building
10800-97 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2B6
Tel: 780-422-3353
Fax: 780-422-0351

Constituency Office:
960B Hwy 2A
Lacombe AB
T4L 1J9
Tel: 403-782-7725
Toll Free: 1-800-565-6432
Fax: 403-782-3307

Federal (Updated October 2006)

Blaine Calkins Member of Parliament [MP]
Wetaskiwin
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Tel: 613-947-4608
Fax: 613-947-4611

Constituency Office:
#6 4612 -50 Street
Ponoka, Alberta
T4J 1S7
Tel: 403-783-5530

www.blainecalkinsmp.ca

Location

The Village of Alix is located in the County of Lacombe #14, in the heart of central Alberta's Parkland. Located halfway between Lacombe and Stettler, just west of Buffalo Lake, it is 68 km east of Red Deer and 190 km south of Edmonton.

Post Secondary Education

Alix residents are within commuting distance of Red Deer College, located in Red Deer. Programs include one year certificates, two year diplomas, university transfer, apprenticeship and training in technological areas, academic upgrading and continuing education.

Taxation

Residential/Farmland Non-Residential
2006
Municipal Tax Rate 12.6000 12.6000
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate 4.39 6.13

    Transportation

    Air Services

    The nearest airport is in Stettler. The nearest commercial and air freight service is at Edmonton, 128 km [80 miles] northwest of Alix.

    Rail Services

    Alix is served by a Canadian Pacific Railway branch line and Canadian National Railway secondary main line. There is spur trackage available.

    Highways

    Connecting highways are Highway 21, leading north to Fort Saskatchewan and Edmonton and south to Calgary via Highway 1, Highway 12 leading west to Highway 2, and Secondary Highway 601, leading east to Rochon Sands Provincial Park, and intersecting Highway 11 to Red Deer.

    Trucking Firms

    • Highway 9 Express
    • Stettler Transport.

    Bus Services

    Greyhound Bus Lines provide regularly scheduled inter-community bus service. For information on schedules phone 747-2414

    Couriers and Taxis

    Loomis and Purolator Couriers, CanPar

    Towing Service

    Alix Auto Wreckers
    Telephone: (403) 747-2565

    Utilities

    Electrical Power

    Epcor,
    P.O. Box 880, Stn. M,
    Calgary, Alberta
    T2P 5H7
    Tel: 310-4300 Toll Free

    Natural Gas

    ATCO
    Tel: 310-5678 Toll Free

    Telephone

    TELUS
    Tel: 310-2255 Toll Free

    Water Supply

    Surface water from the Highway 12/21 Regional Water Commission line from Stettler Treatment Plant with 589.699 cubic meters available to the Village. The water usage rate per two month billing period is $42.50 for the first 4,000 gallons of water consumed and $0.70 for every hundred gallons of water consumed thereafter.

    Waste Management

    The residentialand commercial sewage treatment rate is $34.60 per billing period, and 70% of water over usage of 4000 gallons.

    The residential and commercial garbage collection rate is $30.00 per billing period. The rate increases to $55.00 for commercial outlets with large volumes of waste. There is also a $5.00 per billing, recycling/compost fee per household, business or unit.

    Population

    Total Population    
    Population 2004* 825
    Population 2003* 825
    Population 2002* 825
    Population 2001** 825
    Population 2000* 775
    Population 1996** 765
    Population 1991** 782
    Population % change 1991-1996 -2.22%
    Population % change 1996-2001 7.27%
    * 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 25 15 40 20 10 30
    Age 5 - 14 70 55 125 85 65 150
    Age 15 - 19 25 25 50 45 25 70
    Age 20 - 24 25 25 50 15 20 35
    Age 25 - 34 45 40 85 45 45 90
    Age 35 - 44 65 60 125 80 75 155
    Age 45 - 54 45 25 70 60 50 110
    Age 55 - 64 35 50 85 30 40 70
    Age 65 - 74 40 35 75 40 40 80
    Age 75 and older 20 25 45 20 25 45
    Total All Persons 400 365 765 435 390 825
    Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

    Alix Population by Age Group (2001)

    Education Statistics

    Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older  2001  % 
    People without high school certificates 205 34.75%
    People with high school certificates 65 11.02%
    People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma 205 34.75%
    People with post-secondary education (not completed) 75 12.71%
    People with university diploma/certificate 0 0.00%
    People with university degree 35 5.93%
    Total Population 20 years and older 590 100.00%
    Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

    Alix Highest Level of Schooling 2001


    Population with Post Secondary Qualifications  1996  %  2001  % 
    Agriculture and biological sciences 10 4.55% 10 4.08%
    Commerce, management and business administration 25 11.36% 40 16.33%
    Educational, recreational and counseling services 25 11.36% 15 6.12%
    Engineering and applied science tech. and trades 120 54.55% 115 46.94%
    Engineering and applied sciences 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
    Fine and applied arts 25 11.36% 0 0.00%
    Health professionals, science and technologies 0 0.00% 20 8.16%
    Humanities and related fields 10 4.55% 10 4.08%
    Mathematics and physical sciences 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
    Social sciences and related fields 0 0.00% 30 12.24%
    Other and/or no specialization 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
    Total people with post secondary qualifications 220 100.00% 245 100.00%
    Females with post-secondary qualifications 85 38.64% 110 44.90%
    Males with post-secondary qualifications 135 61.36% 135 55.10%
    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 400 440
    Not in the labour force, both sexes 225 225
    Total population 15 and over 630 665
    Employed, both sexes 365 395
    Unemployed, both sexes 40 50
    Participation rate, both sexes 63.00% 66.00%
    Unemployment rate, both sexes 10.00% 11.00%
    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 20 5.06% 15 3.45%
    Mining 25 6.33% 55 12.64%
    Manufacturing 40 10.13% 65 14.94%
    Construction 50 12.66% 45 10.34%
    Transportation. & Utilities 30 7.59% 50 11.49%
    Retail and Wholesale 55 13.92% 55 12.64%
    Finance 10 2.53% 0 0.00%
    Business & Community Services 100 25.32% 130 29.89%
    Public Administration 25 6.33% 15 3.45%
    Total All Industries 395 100.00% 435 100.00%
    Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

    Alix Labour Force By Industry - 2001


     
    Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups  1996  %  2001  % 
    Management occupations 25 6.33% 20 4.60%
    Business, Finances and administrative occupations 40 10.13% 60 13.79%
    Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 0 0.00% 25 5.75%
    Health occupations 0 0.00% 15 3.45%
    Occupations in social science; education; government and religion 10 2.53% 10 2.30%
    Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport 10 2.53% 0 0.00%
    Sales and service occupations 120 30.38% 75 17.24%
    Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations 85 21.52% 115 26.44%
    Occupations unique to primary industry 65 16.46% 65 14.94%
    Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities 30 7.59% 45 10.34%
    Occupations not elsewhere classified 0 0.00% 10 2.30%
    Total - All Occupations (major groups) 395 100.00% 435 100.00%
    Females - All Occupations 180 45.57% 190 43.68%
    Males - All Occupations 215 54.43% 245 56.32%
    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 15 7.14% 30 14.29%
    $20,000 - $39,999 100 47.62% 75 35.71%
    $40,000 - $59,999 20 9.52% 65 30.95%
    $60,000 and over 75 35.71% 65 30.95%
    Total number of families 210 100.00% 235 111.90%
    Average family income $48,395   $54,164  
    Median family income $33,756   $48,625  
    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 75 24.19% 40 11.76%
    $20,000 - $39,999 130 41.94% 115 33.82%
    $40,000 - $59,999 40 12.90% 65 19.12%
    $60,000 and over 30 9.68% 115 33.82%
    Total number of households 310 100.00% 340 100.00%
    Average household income $41,911   $49,232  
    Median household income $32,950   $43,243  
    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 $2,867,375 38.31% $3,607,623 35.58%
    Clothing $486,555 6.50% $601,297 5.93%
    Education and Reading materials $133,445 1.78% $202,655 2.00%
    Health and Personal care $484,900 6.48% $680,936 6.71%
    Hshld. operationas and furnishings $811,865 10.85% $1,263,132 12.46%
    Recreation $528,410 7.06% $796,185 7.85%
    Transportation $1,552,445 20.74% $1,990,869 19.63%
    Miscellaneous $615,030 8.22% $998,151 9.84%
    Total Current Consumption $7,483,975 100.00% $10,140,848 100.00%
    Total # of Households 300   312  
    Average Consumption per Household $24,947   $32,503  
    Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding).

    Alix Family Expenditures (1996)

    Building Permits

    Total Building Permit Values  2001  2002  2003  2004  2005 
    Building Permits Value, Commercial $0 $3,000 $0 $383,000 $885,000
    Building Permits Value, Industrial $0 $189,000 $0 $0 $104,000
    Building Permits Value, Institutional $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
    Building Permits Value, Residential $128,000 $347,000 $420,000 $226,000 $336,000
    Building Permits Value, Total $128,000 $539,000 $420,000 $609,000 $1,325,000
    Total Housing Starts 0 3 2 1 2
    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 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
    Detached Duplexes 0 0.00% 5 1.49%
    Movable Dwellings 70 22.58% 0 0.00%
    Other single attached house 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
    Row and semi-detached house 20 6.45% 20 5.97%
    Single-detached house 225 72.58% 310 92.54%
    Total number of occupied private dwellings 310 100.00% 335 100.00%
    Private dwellings, owned 280 90.32% 270 80.60%
    Private Dwellings, rented 30 9.68% 65 19.40%
    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 50 14.93%
    Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 60 17.91%
    Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 45 13.43%
    Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 80 23.88%
    Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 50 14.93%
    Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 50 14.93%
    Total number of private dwellings constructed 335 100.00%
    Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

     

     

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