Carbon

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Welcome

Welcome to Carbon

Nestled in the Kneehill Creek Valley, this small community has much to offer its residents and visitors. Recreational facilities, unique shopping opportunities, and friendly people - it's all here.

Area Overview

Ranch settlement in the Carbon district began in the late 1800's. At the time, coal mines were already operating in the region, and they continued to operate until the late 1950's.

Today, several gas plants are located in the area and the local economy remains stable with the assistance of several large employers and elevators. Developed recreational facilities also lend to the landscape of Carbon.

ALBERTA, THE BEST PLACE TO WORK, LIVE AND DO BUSINESS

The province of Alberta is a leader in the Canadian economy. Alberta has had the fastest growing economy in Canada over the past two decades, with real GDP growth averaging 3.7 percent per year. Highlighting Alberta's success in the past year is:

  • Over $73.2 billion in international exports of goods and services (2004)
  • Manufacturing shipments of $52.6 billion (2004)
  • Creation of 40,000 new jobs in 2004 and 433,900 between 1994 and 2004
  • Over $103 billion in major capital projects are proposed, announced, under construction or recently completed (2004)

Source: Alberta Economic Development

Alberta's Positive Business Climate

  • The lowest overall taxes in Canada
  • No provincial sales tax
  • No general capital or payroll taxes prevalent in other provinces and U.S. states
    A highly entrepreneurial and competitive business community
  • A fiscally responsible government that has eliminated its provincial debt, demonstrating to investors the business-like attitude of the government
  • A highly skilled, educated and motivated workforce that is the most productive in Canada.

Source: Alberta Economic Development

Climate

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE

January
Maximum temperature = -6.3 Celcius
Minimum temperature = -16.7 Celcius

July
Maximum temperature = 23.5 Celcius
Minimum temperature = 9.9 Celcius

Annual percipitation = 431.9 mm

Source: Environment Canada

Community Services

BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

Wild Rose Economic Development Corporation
Box 2159
2nd Floor, 203 3rd Avenue
Hilton Plaza
Strathmore, Alberta
T1P 1K2
1-888-881-9675
(403) 934-6488 phone
(403) 934-6492 fax
Email: wildrose@wildrose.ab.ca
Website: www.gowildrose.com

Services include: career center for employers and employees, small business assistance, financing and referral.

Alberta Human Resources and Employment is a provincial department that focuses on people skills and the workplace. They provide a broad range of service to both employees and employers.

Human Resources & Skills Development Canada is a federal department that provides a broad range of services for employees and employers.

Municipal

Village of Carbon
Box 249
Carbon, Alberta, T0M 0L0
Tel: 403-572-3244
Fax: 403-572-3778
Email:admincarbon@wildroseinternet.ca

Carbon Public Library
Box 70 Carbon, AB T0M 0L0
Tel: 403-572-3440

Community Lifestyle

PEACE OF MIND

Carbon is part of the Wild Rose Region. Many residents and business owners choose to locate in the Region because of the safety and security of small town living. As indicated by the below table, crime statistics are substantially lower in the region than typical of a larger metropolitan center like the City of Calgary.


Carbon offers residents rural community values and an affordable country lifestyle close to the amenities within the region and the neighboring metropolitan centers. Despite favorable economic growth, it’s still very affordable to buy a home and live in the Wild Rose Region.

The region offers the most affordable local utilities, based on comparison with Calgary and area utilities. In the Wild Rose Region, local utilities (water, sewer and garbage) are approximately 26% lower than the average of communities in and around Calgary (Benchmarks Nichols Applied Management, 2000).

RECREATION

Local recreation facilities include two serviced campgrounds, parks, playgrounds, swimming pool, outdoor skating rink, two baseball diamonds, curling rink, and rodeo grounds. There are also nature/walking trails, and a sand volleyball court.

  • Carbon Municipal Campgrounds
    Open May through September 30. Carbon Main Campground has 19 power, water, and sewer sites, and 3 power/water sites. Carbon East has 17 power/water sites. A shower house and sewage disposal is located at both the Main and East Campground, and all users may use these services. Reservations recommended at (403) 572-3244.

  • Ball Diamonds
    Phone (403) 572-3244 for bookings.
  • Carbon Community Centre
    Open year round for weddings, parties or other special events. Phone (403) 572-3244 for bookings.
  • Carbon Curling Rink Open October to March. Facility also available year-round to rent for private functions. Phone (403) 572-3533 or (403) 572-3244.
  • Carbon Outdoor Skating Rink
    Open November through February/March, weather permitting. Phone (403) 572-3244 for scheduling.
  • Carbon Outdoor Swimming Pool Open May long weekend to Labour Day. Phone (403) 572-0006 for scheduling and lesson information.
  • Carbon Municipal Library Open Tuesday - 6pm to 9pm, Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm, Thursday - 11am to 4:30pm and Saturday - 11am to 2pm. Located on the back side of the Community Centre.
    Click here     to go to the web site.
  • New Horizons Drop-In Centre
    Facility open year round to adults.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Carbon Agricultural Society Curling Club Carbon Community Centre Carbon New Horizons Club
Carbon Recreation Board Carbon Wellness Centre Carbon Volunteer Fire Department Carbon Minor Soccer
Carbon Heritage Quilters Carbon Public Library 4-H Club - Horse and Beef
Lions Club Royal Canadian Legion Carbon and Area Restoration Society

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Carbon Baptist Church


Carbon United Church

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENTS

  • Carbon 'Piecing in the Valley' Quilt Show & Strawberry Tea Held the first weekend in May. Carbon and area quilters display their quilts. The quilt is given to charity or an organization to aid in their fundraising activities. A Vendor's Market is also on site. For more information please contact the Carbon Heritage Quilters - Mary at (403) 572-3815 or quakwood@telusplanet.net.
  • Carbon Community Garage Sale Held the second Saturday in June, in conjunction with Carbon Lions Sports Day. Register your yard sale at no cost by calling the Village Office at (403) 572-3244. Kick-off the morning with breakfast at the Community Centre.
  • Carbon High School Graduation
    Held Saturday evening of the Victoria Day Weekend each year. Carbon School web site.
  • Carbon Lions Sports Day
    Held the second weekend of June. Activities include a community breakfast, garage sales, parade, driving range contest, slow pitch and soccer tournament, supper, and a dance.
  • Carbon Lions Octoberfest
    This event is held on the third Saturday of October each year.
  • Carbon Community Centre's Beef Supper
    This event is held in April each year. Join us for fashions and entertainment.
  • Carbon Lions New Year's Eve Dance
    Held at the Community Centre.
  • Carbon Ladies Night Out
    This event sponsored by Carbon School is held the last Saturday in November each year. Join us for fashions and entertainment.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

For a list of unique cultural and tourist attractions, visit the following sites:

  • Canadian Badlands - Carbon is part of theTravel Alberta tourism region known as the Canadian Badlands. For information about the Badlands' Roots in Pre-History, Human Heritage, Parks, Green Spaces, & Fun visit site.
    For information about Things to See and Do, Places to Stay, Services, Communities (including Carbon), Where are We, Road Conditions, and Weather, click here.
  • Carbon Municipal Campgrounds - Open May through September 30. Carbon Main Campground has 19 power, water, and sewer sites, and 3 power/water sites. Carbon East has 17 power/water sites. A shower house and sewage disposal is located at both the Main and East Campground, and all users may use these services. Reservations recommended at (403) 572-3244.
    Click here to see the Carbon listings on Explore Alberta.
  • Royal Tyrrell Museum - Begin your journey through geological time. With every step, you'll experience the evolution of life. From sea dwellers to the Tyrrell's BIG attraction, the dinosaurs; to the rise of those furry little mammals and many of Earth's inhabitants in between. It's all here. Dozens of skeletons and hundreds of fossils that tell the story of ancient Alberta.
    Open Victoria Day Weekend to labour Day Weekend 9am to 9pm daily.
    Open remainder of year 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday.Call 1-888-440-4240.
  • That's Crafty Craft Barn and Tea House - Ever consider shopping in a barn? See the talent of local artisans at Rosebud’s That’s Crafty. Open March to Christmas.
  • Rosebud Country Inn – a striking bed and breakfast set in the Rosebud river valley
  • North Bow Lodge – a beautiful lodge set 50 feet from some of the best trout fishing in North America.
  • Rosebud Dinner Theatre – set in the picturesque valley on the edge of the Canadian badlands. Over 20,000 visitors a year enjoy the dynamic theatre and home cooked meals.
  • St. Ann Ranch – an attractive 30 room mansion situated on 20 acres that has been declared a provincial historic site.
  • Bar B Guest House – visitors enjoy the quiet country setting on a working farm.
  • Sproule Heritage Place – this elegant bed and breakfast, now a provincially designated historic site, gained notoriety when it was featured in a Christmas Hallmark card commercial.
  • Coyote Crossing Cottage - this handcrafted log home sleeps up to six people and is located on a family owned ranch just minutes off of the Trans-Canada highway near Strathmore.
  • T L Bar Ranch - nestled in the "valley of the dinosaurs". Horseback riding is the main activity, daily checking the cattle and fences. Canoeing and fishing opportunities. Close proximity (65 km/40 miles) to the Tyrrell Museum.
  • Buffalo Jump Canyon Ranch – exclusive outfitters to Dry Island Buffalo Jump, the ranch provides breathtaking scenery ranging from peaceful forest to rugged badlands.
  • Passion Play – set in the spectacular badlands, the play has been described as "life changing", "moving" and "world class". Held each summer in July.

ACCOMMODATIONS

  • Carbon Valley Hotel
  • Carbon Main & East Campground

RESTAURANTS

  • Good N' Plenty
  • Royal City
  • Louie's Take-out

Economic Base

ECONOMIC STRENGTHS

Agriculture

An abundance of productive farmland, clean air and water make Carbon an attractive place to live and operate a business. The economic base in the Wild Rose area consists of agriculture (wheat, barley, oats, potatoes, canola, rye, flax, hay, beef and dairy cattle, poultry and hogs), agribusiness (feed and fertilizer production), greenhouses, oil and gas, and construction.

The following tables outline the magnitude of agricultural products in the region:

The Village of Carbon, with a population of 530, serves an agricultural and ranching community. The Drumheller Institution, ATCO Gas, Bertram Drilling Ltd., and Highway 21 Feeders Ltd. are major employers


BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Auto Body Woodworking Trucking Service Station
Drilling Company Restaurant/Catering Bottle Depot Laundromat
Financial Services Plumbing & Heating Lawyer Beauty Shop
Electrician Hotel Insurance Full Banking Services
Wellness Centre Alternative Health Grocery Store General Contractor


FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

  • Mountain View Credit Union
  • Alberta Treasury Branch Agency

Economic Facts

OCCUPANCY/SUPPLY

Residential lots available on the "island" with several backing onto Kneehills Creek. Lots starting at $15, 299. Zoned single family dwellings (no single wides). Also carry a two-year building commitment.

A new residential development is being planned for the east side of the village.

For information on lots please contact Village Office. Telephone: (403) 572-3244

WORKERS COMPENSATION

Average cost per $100 payroll in Manufacturing: $3-$4
Average cost per $100 payroll in Office Work: $.40
Maximum weekly benefit $1,176.92
For additional details on the program see:Workers Compensation Board

EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

55% of your average insurable earnings to a maximum of $413 per week.

For additional information on the program see:Employment Insurance Information for employers

RESEARCH BASE

Being a close neighbor of the City of Calgary, companies located in Carbon have access to a broad range of research facilities located in an around the City. For additional information on the following research facilities, simply click on the name to access the link.

FURTHER IN-DEPTH INFORMAITON

Education

Carbon is part of the Golden Hills School Division #75 headquartered in Strathmore
(Tel: 403-934-5121).

Carbon School

Carbon School provides education for Grades K to 12. Elementary and junior high school special education programs are available.

Daycare/Nursery

Local daycare/nursery facilities are available.

Emergency Services

FIRE PROTECTION

Carbon is served by a local volunteer fire department (Tel: 911).

POLICE SERVICES

Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency Dispatch 24 Hrs: (403) 823-2630
Big Country Victim Services: (403) 823-4233
Carbon is served by the Drumheller detachttp://www.mininova.org/

mininovahment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] (Tel: 911).

AMBULANCE SERVICES

Local ambulance service is available (Tel: 911).
Kneehill Ambulance Society

HOSPITAL

Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (403) 823-6500 (Drumheller)
Non-Emergency: (403) 443-2444 (Three Hills)

POISON CENTER

Call: 1-800-332-1414

Health Care

Carbon belongs to the David Thompson Regional Health Authority.

Hospital and medical services are available in Three Hills and Drumheller, where there are hospitals, several doctors, a health unit, dental clinic, optometrist and chiropractor as well as counselling services.

The Village's ambulance service from Three Hills and Linden, coupled with the STARS air ambulance, is ready for any emergency.




Carbon Wellness Centre Offers:

  • Chiropractic
  • Foot Care
  • Well Baby Clinic
  • Massage Therapy

Key Contacts for Business Development

MUNICIPAL

Village of Carbon
Box 249
Carbon, Alberta, T0M 0L0
Tepehone: 403-572-3244
Facsimile: 403-572-3778
Email:admincarbon@wildroseinternet.ca

Mayor - Shirley D. Buyer

Municipal Administrator - Debra Grosfield

PROVINCIAL

Alberta Economic Development
2rd Floor, Provincial Building
4920 - 51 Street
Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 6K8
Tel: 403-340-5300
Fax: 403-340-5231
Andre Tremblay, Regional Manager
Email: andre.tremblay@gov.ab.ca
Dawna Allard, Regional Development Officer
Email:dawna.allard@gov.ab.ca
Lisa Houle, Regional Project Officer
Email:lisa.houle@gov.ab.ca

Hon. Shirley McClellan
Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Drumheller-Stettler Constituency
#224 Legislature Building
10800 - 97 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 2B6
Tel: 780-427-8809
Fax: 780-428-1341

FEDERAL

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, T0B 2L0
Tel: 780-385-7080
Fax: 780-385-7083

Location

Located in the Big Country Tourist Zone, 41 km west of Drumheller and 120 km northeast of Calgary.

Connecting highways include Highway 21, leading north to Trochu and south to the Trans Canada Highway No. 1, and Secondary Highway 575, leading west to Acme and east to Drumheller. Secondary Road 836 runs through Carbon, leading to Highway 9 east to Drumheller, and southwest to Highway 1.

LONGITUDE & LATITUDE

Latitude: 51 degrees 18'N
Longitude: 112 degrees 57'W


Map of Alberta.

Map of Carbon's Location.

PROXIMITY TO OTHER LOCATIONS

Driving Distance from Carbon
km
miles
 Time Required
Calgary (city centre)
117
73
 1 hour, 23 minutes
Calgary International Airport
94
58
 1 hour, 12 minutes
Edmonton, Alberta
301
187
 3 hours, 20 minutes
Vancouver, British Columbia
1084
674
 12 hours, 34 minutes
Toronto, Ontario
3401
2113
 35 hours, 12 minutes
United States Border (Coutts, Alberta crossing)
371
231
 4 hours, 17 minutes

It is important to note that time required is calculated based on 'ideal' traffic and weather conditions.

**Distance is measured from city centre to city centre**

Post Secondary Education

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Adult continuing education and upgrading programs are available from the Big Country Educational Consortium in Drumheller. Carbon residents also have access to post-secondary education facilities in the nearby cities of Olds, Red Deer and Calgary.
Carbon is part of the Wild Rose Region. With internationally recognized post secondary institutions, the Wild Rose Region is attracting students from around the world.

For information on Educational Opportunities in close proximity to Carbon visit the corresponding websites:

Distant Leaning

OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES within close proximity are:

Prairie Bible Institute offers a wide range of programs, including ministry, aviation, drama, wilderness leadership and music, to students from over 20 countries around the world. Students can earn a one-year certificate or a four-year degree.

Covenant Bible College is an eight-month program of Christian discipleship. The Strathmore campus is one of three campuses, with the other two located in Colorado and Ecuador.

Rosebud School of the Arts offers a unique blend of practical and theoretical training in the performing arts. In addition to the arts program, Rosebud provides apprenticeship programs in the hospitality industry.

Taxation

 

Residential/Farmland Non-Residential
2005
Municipal Tax Rate 15.800 20.6000
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate 4.4100 6.9000
Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate .0130 .0130

 

Mill Rate 1999 2004
Residential ----- 20.773
Commercial ----- 28.193

Transportation

AIR SERVICES

The nearest airport is at Three Hills, 25 km north of Carbon and Beiseker, 20 km west of Carbon.

The nearest commercial and air freight services are at Calgary International Airport.

HIGHWAYS

Located in the Big Country Tourist Zone, 41 km west of Drumheller and 120 km northeast of Calgary.

Connecting highways include Highway 21, leading north to Trochu and south to the Trans Canada Highway No. 1, and Secondary Highway 575, leading west to Acme and east to Drumheller. Secondary Road 836 runs through Carbon, leading to Highway 9 east to Drumheller, and southwest to Highway 1.

For manufacturers and producers who need assistance to determine the most cost-effective and efficient transportation method, AlbertaPORT provides a "virtual" gateway to assist with transportation logistics at www.alberta-canada.com/altaport/.

BUS SERVICE

Regularly scheduled bus service is provided to Carbon by Greyhound Canada
1-800-661-8747.

POSTAL & COURIERS

Canada Post, Purolator, UPS and FedEx all provide delivery services To Chestermere. Canada Post fills a vital need in the region providing cost-effective and timely mail delivery. In its mission to provide innovative physical and electronic delivery solutions creating value for its customers, Canada Post works with its business customers to ensure their mail communication needs are achieved.

In 2001, Canada Post received an on-time, combined service performance score of 96.4% on properly prepared letter mail.

For more information on service in Carbon contact:Canada Post,Purolator,UPS & FedEx.

Utilities

ELECTRICITY and NATURAL GAS are deregulated in Alberta.

The Alberta government provides a Web site to provide information to assist consumers to choose the appropriate provider for their residence or business. To learn more about electrical or natural gas providers visit Customer Choice

Electrical Power:

FortisAlberta 

Natural Gas:

Direct Energy Services


COMMUNICATIONS

Cable Television:
Persona

Telephone:
Telus Communications

Internet Service:
Wildrose Internet Services

Internet Service:
eFirehose


LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWSPAPERS:

WATER SUPPLY

The Kneehill Regional Water Line competed in September 2005, originates in Drumheller and servicing the communities of Carbon, Acme, Beiseker, Irricana and Linden. Alberta’s commitment to water resources is three-fold: a safe, secure drinking water supply, healthy aquatic ecosystems, and reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy. Alberta Environment has developed water programs that include studying, monitoring and testing of water sources. They have established guidelines to ensure quality standards for the many uses of water, and programs to protect ecosystems and enforce regulations.

Alberta has the most stringent drinking water program in the country and was one of the first provinces to fully adopt the Canadian Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality as a minimum standard. Alberta Environment strives for continuous improvement in its program and works closely with Alberta Health and Wellness to ensure Albertans continue to enjoy high-quality drinking water.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

Sewage treatment is provided by a lagoon consisting of 2 short and 3 long detention ponds.

Industrial, commercial and residential garbage is collected weekly.

For information on Alberta regulations for water and waste water please visit Alberta Environment

Population

Total Population    
Population 2004* 530
Population 2003* 530
Population 2002* 530
Population 2001** 530
Population 2000* 501
Population 1996** 450
Population 1991** 416
Population % change 1991-1996 7.56%
Population % change 1996-2001 15.09%
* 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 15 15 30 20 15 35
Age 5 - 14 30 35 65 35 50 85
Age 15 - 19 25 15 40 20 20 40
Age 20 - 24 10 20 30 10 10 20
Age 25 - 34 30 20 50 40 30 70
Age 35 - 44 40 40 80 45 40 85
Age 45 - 54 20 25 45 35 40 75
Age 55 - 64 10 15 25 25 25 50
Age 65 - 74 25 30 55 15 20 35
Age 75 and older 15 15 30 15 15 30
Total All Persons 220 230 450 270 260 530
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Carbon Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older  2001  % 
People without high school certificates 135 35.53%
People with high school certificates 80 21.05%
People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma 90 23.68%
People with post-secondary education (not completed) 50 13.16%
People with university diploma/certificate 0 0.00%
People with university degree 25 6.58%
Total Population 20 years and older 380 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Carbon Highest Level of Schooling 2001


Population with Post Secondary Qualifications  1996  %  2001  % 
Agriculture and biological sciences 10 8.00% 10 8.70%
Commerce, management and business administration 30 24.00% 30 26.09%
Educational, recreational and counseling services 10 8.00% 10 8.70%
Engineering and applied science tech. and trades 60 48.00% 55 47.83%
Engineering and applied sciences 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Fine and applied arts 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Health professionals, science and technologies 0 0.00% 15 13.04%
Humanities and related fields 10 8.00% 0 0.00%
Mathematics and physical sciences 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Social sciences and related fields 10 8.00% 0 0.00%
Other and/or no specialization 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Total people with post secondary qualifications 125 100.00% 115 100.00%
Females with post-secondary qualifications 50 40.00% 50 43.48%
Males with post-secondary qualifications 75 60.00% 65 56.52%
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 230 250
Not in the labour force, both sexes 140 150
Total population 15 and over 375 400
Employed, both sexes 225 230
Unemployed, both sexes 0 15
Participation rate, both sexes 61.00% 63.00%
Unemployment rate, both sexes 0.00% 6.00%
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 35 15.22% 35 14.00%
Mining 10 4.35% 15 6.00%
Manufacturing 20 8.70% 0 0.00%
Construction 15 6.52% 45 18.00%
Transportation. & Utilities 20 8.70% 50 20.00%
Retail and Wholesale 20 8.70% 30 12.00%
Finance 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Business & Community Services 85 36.96% 40 16.00%
Public Administration 10 4.35% 15 6.00%
Total All Industries 230 100.00% 250 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Carbon Labour Force By Industry - 2001


 
Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups  1996  %  2001  % 
Management occupations 15 6.38% 10 4.00%
Business, Finances and administrative occupations 30 12.77% 35 14.00%
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 0 0.00% 10 4.00%
Health occupations 10 4.26% 10 4.00%
Occupations in social science; education; government and religion 10 4.26% 15 6.00%
Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport 10 4.26% 0 0.00%
Sales and service occupations 60 25.53% 65 26.00%
Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations 35 14.89% 75 30.00%
Occupations unique to primary industry 55 23.40% 25 10.00%
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities 10 4.26% 20 8.00%
Occupations not elsewhere classified 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Total - All Occupations (major groups) 235 100.00% 250 100.00%
Females - All Occupations 105 44.68% 95 38.00%
Males - All Occupations 130 55.32% 155 62.00%
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 8.33%
$20,000 - $39,999 35 29.17% 75 62.50%
$40,000 - $59,999 50 41.67% 20 16.67%
$60,000 and over 35 29.17% 0 0.00%
Total number of families 120 100.00% 105 87.50%
Average family income $52,519   $43,055  
Median family income $48,313   $33,211  
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 40 22.22% 45 21.43%
$20,000 - $39,999 65 36.11% 105 50.00%
$40,000 - $59,999 50 27.78% 10 4.76%
$60,000 and over 0 0.00% 40 19.05%
Total number of households 180 100.00% 210 100.00%
Average household income $42,976   $41,473  
Median household income $32,995   $31,004  
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 $1,520,845 38.66% $2,166,257 35.23%
Clothing $246,405 6.26% $370,748 6.03%
Education and Reading materials $63,970 1.63% $119,142 1.94%
Health and Personal care $254,395 6.47% $409,994 6.67%
Hshld. operationas and furnishings $424,695 10.80% $761,524 12.38%
Recreation $267,190 6.79% $501,724 8.16%
Transportation $818,310 20.80% $1,212,453 19.72%
Miscellaneous $335,760 8.53% $607,635 9.88%
Total Current Consumption $3,934,005 100.00% $6,149,477 100.00%
Total # of Households 170   181  
Average Consumption per Household $23,141   $33,975  
Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding).

Carbon Family Expenditures (1996)

Dwellings

Occupied Private Dwellings by Type  1996  % of total  2001  % of total 
Apartments 20 11.11% 10 4.76%
Detached Duplexes 0 0.00% 5 2.38%
Movable Dwellings 0 0.00% 25 11.90%
Other single attached house 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Row and semi-detached house 10 5.56% 15 7.14%
Single-detached house 155 86.11% 160 76.19%
Total number of occupied private dwellings 180 100.00% 210 100.00%
Private dwellings, owned 140 77.78% 165 78.57%
Private Dwellings, rented 40 22.22% 40 19.05%
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 23.26%
Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 45 20.93%
Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 25 11.63%
Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 40 18.60%
Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 25 11.63%
Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 30 13.95%
Total number of private dwellings constructed 215 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Projects

Summary of Projects in Carbon as of September 2006

Project Sector  Number of Projects  Project Cost 
Infrastructure  2  $305,000 
Total 2  $305,000 
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 
Proposed   1  $104,000 
Under Construction   1  $201,000 
Total 2  $305,000 
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 Carbon as of September 2006

Company Name  Project 
Description 		 Project 
Location 		 Project 
Cost 		 Construction 
Schedule 		 Status 
Village of Carbon  Water & Wastewater Services  Carbon  $201,000  2006-2006  Under Construction  
Village of Carbon  Water Distribution Upgrades  Carbon  $104,000  -  Proposed  

 

 

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