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Bawlf
Welcome
Welcome to our community. We hope the information contained within this profile is useful. If additional information is required, please contact our representative from the "Key Contacts" section.
Area Overview
The Village of Bawlf, situated east of Camrose, was established in 1905 by the coming of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The Village was named in honour of W.R. Bawlf, President of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange.
Community Services
Municipal
Village of Bawlf
Box 40
Bawlf, Alberta
T0B 0J0
Tel: 780-373-3797
Fax: 780-373-3797
Dave Knipe Memorial Library
Provincial
N/A
Federal
Canada Post
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Recreation facilities include a 3 sheet artificial ice curling arena, outdoor skating rink, 2 baseball diamonds, 2 adventure playgrounds and a BMX track.
Community Organizations
- Bawlf Senior Citizen Society
- Bawlf & District Lions Club
Religious Services
- Lutheran Church
- St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Special Annual Events/Attractions
South of Bawlf is Alberta's Littlest Airport complete with radio controlled aircraft which are flown by the operator. There are 5 runways for sophisticated model aircraft manoeuvres.
Hospitality
Accommodation
N/A
Restaurants
Homestyle Bakery & Cafe
Economic Base
The major economic base of the region is agriculture and petroleum exploration.
Economic Facts
Major Businesses
N/A
Products/Services
N/A
Financial Institutions
Alberta Treasury Branch
Education
Bawlf is part of the Battle River Regional School Division No. 31, headquartered in Camrose [Tel: 780-672-6131].
Daycare/Nursery
Bawlf Playschool
Public
Bawlf School provides education for Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Separate
N/A
Private
N/A
Emergency Services
Fire Protection
Bawlf is served by a volunteer fire department [Tel: 911].
Police Services
Bawlf is served by the Camrose detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [Tel: 911].
Ambulance Services
Ambulance service is provided from Camrose [Tel: 911].
Health Care
Medical services are available from Daysland [Daysland General Hospital, a new 15-bed active treatment hospital, and Daysland Medical Centre], as well as Camrose [St. Mary's Hospital is a 117 bed acute care hospital].
Key Contacts for Business Development
Municipal
Village of Bawlf
Box 40
Bawlf, Alberta
T0B 0J0
Tel: 780-373-3797
Fax: 780-373-3797
Mr. Dale Zarski
Mayor
Myrna Schapansky
Administrator
Provincial (May, 2001)
Alberta Economic Development
Allan Walkey, Regional Manager
allan.walkey@gov.ab.ca
Dale Beddoes, Client Services Representative
dale.beddoes@gov.ab.ca
5005 - 49 Street
Camrose, Alberta
T4V 1N5
Tel: 780-679-1235
Fax: 780-679-1250
Hon. Halvar Jonson
Minister of International & Intergovernmental Relations
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Ponoka-Rimbey Constituency
228 Legislature Building
10800 - 97 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2B6
Tel: 780-427-2585
Fax: 780-422-9023
Federal (May, 2001)
Kevin Sorenson
Member of Parliament [MP]
Crowfoot Constituency
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Tel: 613-947-4608
Fax: 613-947-4611
Constituency Office:
Box 308
Killam, Alberta
T4V 0M8
Tel: 780-385-7080
Fax: 780-385-7083
Location
The Village of Bawlf is located in the County of Camrose No. 22, just east of the City of Camrose on Highway 13.
Post Secondary Education
Augustana University College, located in Camrose, has over 1,000 students, a campus residence and has degree granting status in 21 disciplines [arts and sciences].
Edmonton-based post-secondary institutions include The University of Alberta, Grant MacEwan Community College, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology [NAIT].
Taxation
Mill Rates [1998]
- Residential - Public 15.97
- Residential - Separate N/A
- Non-Residential - Public 18.34
- Non-Residential - Separate N/A
Transportation
Air Services
There is no local airstrip in Bawlf. The nearest airport is the Camrose Municipal Airport. The nearest commercial and air freight services are at the Edmonton International Airport.
Rail Services
Bawlf is served by Canadian Pacific Railways.
Highways
The connecting highway is Highway 13, leading west to Camrose and east to Daysland and Killam.
Trucking Firms
- L & S Burkhard Trucking, Rosalind
- Dirty Bird Heavy Hauling
Bus Services
Regularly scheduled inter-community service is available.
Couriers and Taxis
Loomis and Purolator Couriers
Utilities
Electrical Power
TransAlta Utilities
Box 1550, Station M
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 4P7
Natural Gas
Ankerton Gas Co-op
Box 100
Bawlf, Alberta
T0B 0J0
Tel: 780-373-3773
Telephone
Telus
Box 2422
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 2S1
Tel: 780-493-4400
Water Supply
The water supply is administered by the Village of Bawlf.
Waste Management
Waste management is through the Kelsey Transfer Station, by the County of Camrose No. 22.
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2004* | 362 |
| Population 2003* | 362 |
| Population 2002* | 362 |
| Population 2001** | 365 |
| Population 2000* | 364 |
| Population 1996** | 351 |
| Population 1991** | 327 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | 6.84% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | 3.04% |
| * 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 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 40 | 35 | 75 | 40 | 30 | 70 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 15 | 5 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 20 | 25 | 45 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 30 | 40 | 70 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 25 | 10 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 50 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Age 75 and older | 5 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Total All Persons | 175 | 175 | 350 | 170 | 190 | 360 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
Bawlf Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 75 | 33.33% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 30 | 13.33% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 95 | 42.22% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 15 | 6.67% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| People with university degree | 10 | 4.44% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 225 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Bawlf Highest Level of Schooling 2001
| Population with Post Secondary Qualifications | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Agriculture and biological sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Commerce, management and business administration | 10 | 9.52% | 20 | 19.05% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 10 | 9.52% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 40 | 38.10% | 50 | 47.62% |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Fine and applied arts | 10 | 9.52% | 15 | 14.29% |
| Health professionals, science and technologies | 20 | 19.05% | 20 | 19.05% |
| Humanities and related fields | 15 | 14.29% | 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 | 105 | 100.00% | 105 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 60 | 57.14% | 55 | 52.38% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 45 | 42.86% | 50 | 47.62% |
| 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 | 160 | 185 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 95 | 75 |
| Total population 15 and over | 255 | 265 |
| Employed, both sexes | 110 | 180 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 50 | 10 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 62.00% | 70.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 31.00% | 5.00% |
| 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 | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mining | 25 | 16.13% | 15 | 8.11% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 12.90% | 15 | 8.11% |
| Construction | 15 | 9.68% | 20 | 10.81% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 35 | 22.58% | 20 | 10.81% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 35 | 22.58% | 15 | 8.11% |
| Finance | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Business & Community Services | 30 | 19.35% | 85 | 45.95% |
| Public Administration | 10 | 6.45% | 10 | 5.41% |
| Total All Industries | 155 | 100.00% | 185 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Bawlf Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 20 | 10.53% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 25 | 16.13% | 20 | 10.53% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 5.26% |
| Health occupations | 10 | 6.45% | 15 | 7.89% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 10 | 6.45% | 25 | 13.16% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and service occupations | 35 | 22.58% | 40 | 21.05% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 35 | 22.58% | 20 | 10.53% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 10 | 6.45% | 10 | 5.26% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 25 | 16.13% | 10 | 5.26% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 10 | 6.45% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 155 | 100.00% | 190 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 60 | 38.71% | 90 | 47.37% |
| Males - All Occupations | 95 | 61.29% | 95 | 50.00% |
| 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 | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 14.29% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 30 | 40.00% | 35 | 50.00% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 25 | 33.33% | 35 | 50.00% |
| $60,000 and over | 20 | 26.67% | 20 | 28.57% |
| Total number of families | 75 | 100.00% | 100 | 142.86% |
| Average family income | $44,178 | $45,545 | ||
| Median family income | $41,785 | $45,835 | ||
| 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 | 30 | 24.00% | 30 | 21.43% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 30 | 24.00% | 35 | 25.00% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 35 | 28.00% | 30 | 21.43% |
| $60,000 and over | 20 | 16.00% | 45 | 32.14% |
| Total number of households | 125 | 100.00% | 140 | 100.00% |
| Average household income | $40,180 | $41,503 | ||
| Median household income | $41,787 | $38,782 | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Dwellings
| Occupied Private Dwellings by Type | 1996 | % of total | 2001 | % of total | |
| Apartments | 0 | 0.00% | 5 | 3.70% | |
| Detached Duplexes | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 15 | 12.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 10 | 8.00% | 5 | 3.70% | |
| Single-detached house | 95 | 76.00% | 130 | 96.30% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 125 | 100.00% | 135 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 110 | 88.00% | 125 | 92.59% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 15 | 12.00% | 10 | 7.41% | |
| 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 | 35 | 25.93% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 20 | 14.81% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 55 | 40.74% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 10 | 7.41% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 15 | 11.11% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 135 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
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