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- Education
- Education Statistics
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- Family Expenditure
- Farming
- Health Care
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- Key Contacts
- Labour Force
- Location
- Population
- Post Secondary
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Arrowwood
Welcome
Welcome.
The Village of Arrowwood has a population of just under 200 and we have been working very hard to beautify our village and make it a place where visitors feel welcome.
The Village has received honors since 2003 in the national community beautification program called Communities in Bloom. Our recognition has been for community involvement in the project and in 2005, for the wetland enhancement project.
Arrowwood is home to a number of tourist attractions and we offer places to shop, eat and camp. Take a look at our web site for more detailed information.
Welcome
Area Overview
The Village of Arrowwood, surrounded by choice farmland, lies between the east and west Arrowwood Creeks with the Bow River 3 miles north and the Buffalo Hills to the south.This area, with an abundance of good water and many thousands of acres of good grass, was utilized by many of the early ranchers.
Local history states that the name, Arrowwood, was taken from the Blackfoot Indian words "Mista Katpiskoo", which means Wood Village. Arrowwood was incorporated as a Village in 1926.
Community Lifestyle
CHURCHES
Gospel Mission Church
United Church
ORGANIZATIONS
Lions Club
Royal Canadian Legion (Gleichen)
Arrowwood Restoration Society
New Horizons Seniors Club
4 H Clubs
Arrowwood Rifle and Pistol Club
RECREATION
Playground
Soccer
Slo-Pitch
Hockey - Vulcan or Gleichen
Curling - Gleichen, Milo or Vulcan
Skating - natural ice
Mary Block Library
A member of the Chinook Arch Library System
Economic Base
Arrowwood is an agriculture and oil and gas based community, as well as having a variety of retail and service industries.
Economic Facts
AGRICULTURE SERVICES
Air Alta Applicators
B & B Ag Service
Hubert's Irrigation Service
OIL AND GAS SERVICES
B & B Oilfield Hauling and Tank Service
Hurricane Management
BANK
Bank of Nova Scotia
RETAIL
Arrowwood Coop Association
Buffalo Hills Art Gallery
Granny Penny's Workshop
Karen's Korner
Oakes House
Walker's Country N' Western Store
Sears
SERVICES
Canada Post
Centre Street Eatery
Don Kuntz Welding and Car Wash
Graffix Computor Solutions
Milo Freight Systems
Pete's Barber Shop
You-Nique Salon
Education
Arrowwood Community School has students from grades 1 - 9. Upon graduation, students are then bussed to County Central High School.
Both schools belong to the Palliser School Division.
Emergency Services
Emergencies 911
Arrowwood has a volunteer fire department which is a member of the Northwest Fire Association.
The RCMP patrols out of the Gleichen detachment.
Health Care
Vulcan Health Center, which lies within the Calgary Health Region, is an 8 bed active facility with 15 long care beds, D level radiology, fully equipped modern lab and a modern emergency area. The Hospital also has an occupational therapist, mental health worker, social worker and palliative care.
Health services also include a dentist, chiropractor, optometrist, podiatrist, hearing aid service and Public Health Unit.
Hospitals are also located in Strathmore and High River.
Key Contacts for Business Development
Provincial:
Honourable Barry McFarland
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Little Bow Constituency
#410 Legislature Building
10800 - 97 Avenue
Edmonton AB
T5K 2B6
Tel: 780-427-0879
Fax: 780-422-0351
Constituency Office
P.O. Box 231
111 Carman Street
Carmangay AB
T0L 0N0
Tel: 403-643-2077
Toll Free: 1-800-563-0917
Fax: 403-643-2024
Federal:
Ted Menzies
Macleod Constituency
Member of Parliament (MP)
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Tel: 613-995-8471
Fax: 613 996-9770
Constituency Office:
4925 1st Street West
Claresholm, Alberta
T0L 0T0
Tel: 403-625-5532
Toll Free: 1-866-636-9437
MUNICIPAL:
Village of Arrowwood
Box 36
Arrowwood Ab. T0L 0B0
403-534-3821
Vulcan Business Development Society
Box 360
Vulcan Ab T0L 2B0
403-485-4100
Email
Location
Arrowwood is situated about 60 km (37 miles) northeast of Vulcan on Highway 24. The village is 3 km (2 miles) south of the irrigation canal that supplies water to Lake MacGregor and the Travers reservoir.
Arrowwood is central to many locations.
Post Secondary Education
The University of Calgary, Mount Royal College and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology are located in Calgary which is 87 km (54 miles) from Arrowwood.
The University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Community College are located in Lethbridge which is 130 km (81 miles) from Arrowwood.
Taxation
Mill Rates
Residential 10.902
Commercial 12.941
Utilities
WATER AND SEWER
Contact the Village Office 403-534-3821
ELECTRICITY
NATURAL GAS
TELEPHONE
INTERNET
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2004* | 190 |
| Population 2003* | 190 |
| Population 2002* | 190 |
| Population 2001** | 195 |
| Population 2000* | 176 |
| Population 1996** | 163 |
| Population 1991** | 142 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | 12.88% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | 14.21% |
| * 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 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Age 75 and older | 5 | 15 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Total All Persons | 80 | 80 | 160 | 90 | 105 | 195 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
Arrowwood Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 50 | 37.04% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 10 | 7.41% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 45 | 33.33% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 10 | 7.41% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| People with university degree | 15 | 11.11% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 135 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Arrowwood Highest Level of Schooling 2001
| Population with Post Secondary Qualifications | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Agriculture and biological sciences | 10 | 25.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Commerce, management and business administration | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 16.67% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 20 | 50.00% | 15 | 25.00% |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 16.67% |
| Fine and applied arts | 10 | 25.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Health professionals, science and technologies | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Humanities and related fields | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mathematics and physical sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Social sciences and related fields | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other and/or no specialization | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total people with post secondary qualifications | 40 | 100.00% | 60 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 15 | 37.50% | 30 | 50.00% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 25 | 62.50% | 30 | 50.00% |
| 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 | 70 | 65 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 45 | 75 |
| Total population 15 and over | 115 | 140 |
| Employed, both sexes | 70 | 70 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 0 | 0 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 60.00% | 46.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 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 | 15 | 21.43% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mining | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 15.38% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Construction | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 15.38% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 10 | 14.29% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Finance | 15 | 21.43% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Business & Community Services | 10 | 14.29% | 30 | 46.15% |
| Public Administration | 10 | 14.29% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total All Industries | 70 | 100.00% | 65 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Arrowwood Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 10 | 13.33% | 10 | 15.38% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Health occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and service occupations | 25 | 33.33% | 15 | 23.08% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 25 | 38.46% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 15 | 20.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 10 | 13.33% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 75 | 100.00% | 65 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 35 | 46.67% | 15 | 23.08% |
| Males - All Occupations | 40 | 53.33% | 50 | 76.92% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Building Permits
| Total Building Permit Values | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
| Building Permits Value, Commercial | $120,000 | $1,000 | $30,000 | $118,000 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Industrial | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Institutional | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Residential | $13,000 | $47,000 | $199,000 | $37,000 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Total | $133,000 | $48,000 | $229,000 | $160,000 | $0 |
| Total Housing Starts | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Detached Duplexes | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Single-detached house | 55 | 91.67% | 70 | 93.33% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 60 | 100.00% | 75 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 55 | 91.67% | 55 | 73.33% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 10 | 16.67% | 20 | 26.67% | |
| 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 | 40 | 80.00% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 10 | 20.00% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 50 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
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