Delburne

www.village.delburne.ab.ca

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.

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Area Overview

Located just east of Red Deer, Delburne began with the survey of the railroad in 1910. The townsite was put on sale in October of that year, attracting an influx of people eager to start a new community. It was incorporated as a village on January 13, 1913.

Today, Delburne is a thriving village with a strong community spirit. It retains the benefits of small town living, with easy access to the amenities of the larger urban centre of Red Deer. The Village has maintained a steady, manageable growth over the past few years.

Community Services

Municipal

Village of Delburne
Box 341
Delburne, Alberta
T0M 0V0
Tel: 403-749-3606
Fax: 403-749-2800

Administration
Public Works
Fire Department

Provincial

N/A

Federal

Canada Post

Community Lifestyle

Recreation

Local recreation facilities include the Delburne Agriplex [artificial ice arena], Curling Club, Senior Drop-In Centre, Library, Skateboard Park and BMX Track, Community Hall, baseball diamonds and recreation area, and playgrounds.

Community Organizations

Local community organizations include the Delburne Elks and O.O.R.P., Royal Canadian Legion and Ladies Auxiliary, Order of Eastern Star, Agricultural Society, Seniors Drop-In Centre Society, Women's Institute, 4-H Beef Club, Community Hall Society, School Council, Friendship Group, Minor Hockey Assn, Light Horse Assn, 4-H Rainbow Riders, Minor and Ladies Baseball, Curling Club, Chamber of Commerce, Figure Skating and Precision Skating Clubs, Anthony Henday Historical Society (Museum), Carpet Bowling Club, Catholic Women's League, Ceramics/Pottery Club, Citizens Watch Program, Dip and Dab Art Society, Harness Club, Wood Lake Community Assn, Great Bend Community Assn, Cumberland Community Assn, Junior Forest Wardens, and the Cumberland Playful Theatre.

Religious Services

  • Delburne Gospel Church
  • St. Michael's Catholic Church
  • St. Columba's Anglican Church
  • Delburne United Church
  • Full Gospel Church
  • Great Bend Church of Christ
  • Bellgrove Community Church

Special Annual Events/Attractions

Local attractions include the Anthony Henday Museum.

Annual Events:

  • Rodeo - May
  • Canada Day Pancake Breakfast, Parade and Fair -- July 1
  • Snowflake Saturday -- December

Hospitality

Accommodation

  • Fawn Meadows Lodge and RV Park
  • Delburne Hotel

Restaurants

  • Delburne Hotel Restaurant
  • Callaghans Eatery

Economic Base

Agriculture and the petroleum industry have provided a stable economy for the Delburne area. Recently, the Village has experience positive growth in the manufacturing industries as well. Natural resources in the region include fertile soils for agriculture, natural gas, coal and oil. Products made locally include all grains, vegetables, livestock, milk, poultry, hay, honey, hogs, coal, oil, natural gas, petrochemicals and sound suppression systems.

Economic Facts

Major Businesses Products/Services

  • Delburne Custom Feeds Ltd. - Grain, Fertilizer, Feed Services
  • Delburne Foundry Ltd./Axis Machinery - Metal Castings
  • Del-wood Products - Custom Windows
  • Metal Works Manufacturing - Sound Suppression Systems, Sandblasting & Powder Coating
  • Sunset Printing Ltd. - Custom printing, business forms, brochures, booklets
  • Parkland Agri Services - Fertilizers

Financial Institutions

  • Community Savings
  • Alberta Treasury Branch (Agency)

Education

Delburne's Centralized School (K - 12) is part of the Chinook's Edge School Division #73, headquartered in Innisfail [Tel: 403-227-7070].

Daycare/Nursery

Playschool and kindergarten services are available locally.

Public

Delburne Centralized School provides education for Grades 1 to 12. Elementary and junior high school special education is available.

Separate

N/A

Private

N/A

Emergency Services

Fire Protection

Delburne is served by a local volunteer fire department [Tel: 403-749-3881]. Trained volunteers provide fire fighting/protection services as well as first response to medical emergencies. Most members have EMS training, and some are professional medical personnel including RN's and LPN's.

Police Services

Delburne is served by the Three Hills detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] [Tel: 403-443-5538].

Ambulance Services

Ambulance service is available from Red Deer [Tel: 403-347-3373]. Support is provided by Fire Department Members.

Health Care

Delburne residents have access to the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Other medical services include the Red Deer Health Unit, Elnora Health Care Clinic, Lifeline and Meals on Wheels.

Key Contacts for Business Development

Municipal

Village of Delburne
Box 341
Delburne, Alberta
T0M 0V0
Tel: 403-749-3606
Fax: 403-749-2800

Robert M. (Bob) Manning
Mayor

Debbie Bobocel
Municipal Administrator
delburne@telusplanet.net

Brenda Smith, President
Delburne and District Chamber of Commerce
(403) 749-3023

Provincial (Updated December 2004)

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

Luke Ouellette
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Innisfail-Sylvan Lake Constituency
#319 Legislature Building
10800 - 97 Avenue
Edmonton AB
T5K 2B6
Tel: 780-422-7355
Fax: 780-422-5279

Constituency Office:
Eastgate Mall #18
4804 42 Avenue
Innisfail AB
T4G 1T4
Tel: 403-227-1500
Toll Free: 1-888-655-2535
Fax: 403-227-5350

Federal (Updated 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
T0B 2L0
Tel: 780-385-7080
Fax: 780-385-7083

Location

The Village of Delburne is located in the County of Red Deer No. 23, centrally located between the City of Red Deer, and Towns of Stettler and Three Hills. (40 km east of the City of Red Deer, 188 km northeast of Calgary and 195 km southeast of Edmonton.)

Post Secondary Education

Delburne residents are within commuting distance from Red Deer College and Olds Agricultural College.

Taxation

Residential/Farmland Non-Residential
2005
Municipal Tax Rate 10.1300 17.0210
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate 4.4963 7.6821

Mill Rates [2003]

  • Residential - Public 15.5453
  • Residential - Separate N/A
  • Non-Residential - Public 23.9272
  • Non-Residential - Separate N/A

Transportation

Air Services

The nearest airport is at Red Deer, which has a 1,685 metre runway and all-weather facilities. The nearest commercial and air freight services are at Calgary International Airport.

Rail Services

Delburne is served by a Canadian National Railway secondary main line. Spur trackage is available.

Highways

Connecting highways include Highway 21, leading south to Calgary and north to Edmonton, connecting to Highway 56 to Stettler, and Secondary Highway 595, leading west to Red Deer.

Trucking Firms

  • Gehring Transport
  • 2-12 Express
  • Trentham Transport

Bus Services

Inter-community bus service is regularly scheduled.

Couriers and Taxis

Loomis and Purolator Couriers

Utilities

Electrical Power

Atco Electric
128 - 1 Avenue South
Three Hills, Alberta
T0M 2A0
Tel: 403-443-5080

Natural Gas

Atco Gas
30 - 1 Avenue North
Trochu, Alberta
T0M 2C0
Tel: 403-442-3988

Telephone

Telus Communications
4831 - 57 Street
Red Deer, Alberta
T4N 2A6
Tel: 403-343-3611

Water Supply

The source of water is three wells. The reservoir capacity, measured in treated substance, is 476 cubic metres.

Waste Management

Sewage treatment is provided by lagoons consisting of 4 long and 4 short detention ponds.

Industrial and residential garbage is collected weekly, and commercial garbage is collected twice weekly.

Persona Communications provides Cable TV Services

Population

Total Population    
Population 2004* 719
Population 2003* 719
Population 2002* 719
Population 2001** 720
Population 2000* 661
Population 1996** 641
Population 1991** 564
Population % change 1991-1996 12.01%
Population % change 1996-2001 10.85%
* 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 25 50 25 30 55
Age 5 - 14 55 60 115 50 65 115
Age 15 - 19 25 20 45 20 30 50
Age 20 - 24 15 15 30 25 25 50
Age 25 - 34 50 45 95 55 55 110
Age 35 - 44 50 50 100 55 50 105
Age 45 - 54 25 20 45 40 45 85
Age 55 - 64 20 30 50 20 30 50
Age 65 - 74 25 25 50 30 20 50
Age 75 and older 15 40 55 20 40 60
Total All Persons 310 330 640 335 385 720
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Delburne Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older  2001  % 
People without high school certificates 210 41.58%
People with high school certificates 45 8.91%
People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma 190 37.62%
People with post-secondary education (not completed) 45 8.91%
People with university diploma/certificate 0 0.00%
People with university degree 20 3.96%
Total Population 20 years and older 505 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Delburne Highest Level of Schooling 2001


Population with Post Secondary Qualifications  1996  %  2001  % 
Agriculture and biological sciences 10 5.00% 30 14.63%
Commerce, management and business administration 25 12.50% 10 4.88%
Educational, recreational and counseling services 0 0.00% 15 7.32%
Engineering and applied science tech. and trades 20 10.00% 100 48.78%
Engineering and applied sciences 10 5.00% 0 0.00%
Fine and applied arts 10 5.00% 15 7.32%
Health professionals, science and technologies 55 27.50% 15 7.32%
Humanities and related fields 25 12.50% 15 7.32%
Mathematics and physical sciences 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Social sciences and related fields 25 12.50% 10 4.88%
Other and/or no specialization 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Total people with post secondary qualifications 200 100.00% 205 100.00%
Females with post-secondary qualifications 120 60.00% 70 34.15%
Males with post-secondary qualifications 80 40.00% 135 65.85%
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 305 325
Not in the labour force, both sexes 190 245
Total population 15 and over 495 570
Employed, both sexes 265 305
Unemployed, both sexes 40 25
Participation rate, both sexes 61.00% 57.00%
Unemployment rate, both sexes 13.00% 8.00%
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% 15 4.62%
Mining 15 5.17% 65 20.00%
Manufacturing 50 17.24% 50 15.38%
Construction 20 6.90% 20 6.15%
Transportation. & Utilities 25 8.62% 15 4.62%
Retail and Wholesale 100 34.48% 35 10.77%
Finance 0 0.00% 20 6.15%
Business & Community Services 60 20.69% 115 35.38%
Public Administration 0 0.00% 15 4.62%
Total All Industries 290 100.00% 325 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Delburne Labour Force By Industry - 2001


 
Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups  1996  %  2001  % 
Management occupations 30 10.53% 55 16.92%
Business, Finances and administrative occupations 30 10.53% 30 9.23%
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 10 3.51% 0 0.00%
Health occupations 25 8.77% 15 4.62%
Occupations in social science; education; government and religion 15 5.26% 15 4.62%
Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport 10 3.51% 10 3.08%
Sales and service occupations 45 15.79% 90 27.69%
Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations 65 22.81% 40 12.31%
Occupations unique to primary industry 30 10.53% 45 13.85%
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities 30 10.53% 25 7.69%
Occupations not elsewhere classified 15 5.26% 0 0.00%
Total - All Occupations (major groups) 285 100.00% 325 100.00%
Females - All Occupations 125 43.86% 150 46.15%
Males - All Occupations 160 56.14% 180 55.38%
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 10 7.69% 25 12.82%
$20,000 - $39,999 55 42.31% 85 43.59%
$40,000 - $59,999 40 30.77% 60 30.77%
$60,000 and over 25 19.23% 35 17.95%
Total number of families 130 100.00% 205 105.13%
Average family income $43,344   $49,406  
Median family income $40,339   $40,281  
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 90 35.29% 45 15.79%
$20,000 - $39,999 85 33.33% 105 36.84%
$40,000 - $59,999 45 17.65% 60 21.05%
$60,000 and over 30 11.76% 75 26.32%
Total number of households 255 100.00% 285 100.00%
Average household income $33,869   $46,019  
Median household income $29,141   $32,919  
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 $0 $30,000 $40,000 $255,000 $185,000
Building Permits Value, Industrial $0 $0 $0 $110,000 $0
Building Permits Value, Institutional $15,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
Building Permits Value, Residential $808,000 $422,000 $684,000 $767,000 $819,000
Building Permits Value, Total $823,000 $452,000 $724,000 $1,132,000 $1,004,000
Total Housing Starts 7 3 5 4 5
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 10 3.92% 5 1.75%
Detached Duplexes 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Movable Dwellings 35 13.73% 35 12.28%
Other single attached house 0 0.00% 5 1.75%
Row and semi-detached house 10 3.92% 10 3.51%
Single-detached house 190 74.51% 220 77.19%
Total number of occupied private dwellings 255 100.00% 285 100.00%
Private dwellings, owned 185 72.55% 230 80.70%
Private Dwellings, rented 70 27.45% 50 17.54%
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 30 10.71%
Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 30 10.71%
Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 25 8.93%
Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 85 30.36%
Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 10 3.57%
Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 100 35.71%
Total number of private dwellings constructed 280 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Projects

Summary of Projects in Delburne as of September 2006

Project Sector  Number of Projects  Project Cost 
Other Industrial  1  $1,000,000 
Residential  1  $500,000 
Total 2  $1,500,000 
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   1  $1,000,000 
Proposed   1  $500,000 
Total 2  $1,500,000 
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 Delburne as of September 2006

Company Name  Project 
Description 		 Project 
Location 		 Project 
Cost 		 Construction 
Schedule 		 Status 
Village of Delburne  Industrial Subdivision  Delburne  $1,000,000  2006-2006  Announced  
Village of Delburne  Phase 2 Residential Subdivision - Fawn Meadows  Delburne  $500,000  -  Proposed  

 

 

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