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Kitscoty
Welcome
The Village of Kitscoty and members of the Village Council extend a warm welcome to anyone arriving in the Village. We would be pleased to have you choose our friendly community as your new place of residence.
The Village is proud of the excellent education facilities available to the youth of the community. Bufflao Trails has confirmed its confidence in the Village by providing two modern schools for students, kindergarten through grade twelve. Municipal Library Services are provided by the Kitscoty Hilltop Library Board in conjunction with the school libraries.
Additional services are provided to the residents by the RCMP, who have a detachment based in the Village, and also by the East central Health District Unit sub-office, which operates out of a newly constructed facility to meet the Public's health needs. The Village is also the home of the municipal offices of the County of Vermilion River.
For the sporting enthusiast or fan, Kitscoty has both the facilities and organizations required for hockey, figure skating, curling, golf or baseball activities. Also available are a variety of service clubs, youth organizations, and cultural groups. The new Kitscoty & District Community Hall and Kitscoty Community Church were operational in 2006.
In addition, the growing business sector has much to offer residents. The commercial enterprises operating within the village provide most of everyone's daily needs.
Please consider Kitscoty for your new home and community when relocating.
Yours very truly,
Daryl Frank
Mayor of Kitscoty
Area Overview
The Village of Kitscoty is situated at the junction of Highway 16 and Secondary Highway 897 [the proposed link to Cold Lake]. The Village is located approximately midway between Edmonton and Saskatoon [225 km and 295 km respectively]. In addition, the village is within short commuting distance of Lloydminster.
The first settlers came to the district in 1905, and was incorporated as a Village in 1911. Kitscoty originally served a trading area stretching from Cold Lake in the north to the Battle River in the south. Kitscoty is named after a famous cromlech, 3 large stones in a tripod arrangement, found near a settlement in England known as Kits'Coty House.
Kitscoty is located in a prime agricultural area which has much heavy oil activity, both of which provide employment opportunities for the residents.
The slogan "Biggest Little Sports Centre in Alberta" is symbolic of both the enthusiastic participation of the residents and the various sporting facilities available. In addition there are several cultural and fraternal organizations active in the Village.
There is an abundance of raw land available for development of both residential lots and light industrial/commercial parcels. Water distribution and sewer collection facilities have been upgraded to accommodate future growth.
Kitscoty's greatest resources are its fine people, great hospitality and uplifting spirit!
Community Services
Municipal
Village of Kitscoty
Box 128
Kitscoty, Alberta T0B 2P0
Tel: 780-846-2221
Fax: 780-846-2213
Provincial
N/A
Federal
Canada Post
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Local recreation facilities include 2 gymnasiums, 9 ball diamonds, 1 artificial ice rink [indoor], 2 tennis courts [indoors summer months], 2 soccer fields, and 1 curling rink [3 sheets of ice].
The Regional Park has a 9-hole golf course, ball diamonds and camping facilities. The Park operates from May to September.
Community Organizations
A variety of service clubs, youth organizations, and cultural groups operate in Kitscoty.
Religious Facilities
United Church of Canada
Special Annual Events/Attractions
Local businesses provide complete shopping facilities: excellent family restaurants, accommodation, groceries, banking, post office, gas bar, hair salon, automotive repair (just out of Kitscoty), and easy parking for trailers.
Hospitality / Accommodation
Wheatfield Inn
Restaurants
Harvey's Family Restaurant, Wheatfield Inn
Economic Base
Kitscoty is located in a prime agricultural area which also has much heavy oil activity, both of which provide employment opportunities for the residents.
Economic Facts
Major Businesses Products/Services
N/A
Financial Institutions
Common Wealth Credit Union
Alberta Treasury Branch
Education
Kitscoty is part of the Buffalo Trail Regional School Division #28, headquartered in Wainwright [Tel: 780-842-6144].
Daycare/Nursery
N/A
Public
Schools in Kitscoty include Kitscoty Elementary School [1-6] and Kitscoty Junior-Senior High School [7-12].
Separate
N/A
Private
N/A
Emergency Services
Fire Protection
Kitscoty is served by a local, 14-member volunteer fire department 911.
Police Services
Kitscoty is served by a local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] 911.
Ambulance Services
The Lloydminster & District Ambulance provides service to Kitscoty 911.
Health Care
The nearest hospital is at Lloydminster [22 km]. The Village also has a sub-unit of the East Central Health District.
Key Contacts for Business Development
Municipal
Village of Kitscoty
Box 128
Kitscoty, Alberta T0B 2P0
Tel: 780-846-2221
Fax: 780-846-2213
villkits@telusplanet.net
Daryl Frank
Mayor
Harold Trew
Chief Administrative Officer
Provincial
Lloyd Snelgrove
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Vermilion - Lloydminster Constituency
Constituency Office
5036 - 49 Avenue
Vermilion, AB T9X 1B7
Phone: (780) 875-5792
Phone: (780) 853-4202
Fax: (780) 853-5770
Toll Free Number: 1-800-567-7644
Vermilion.Lloydminster@assembly.ab.ca
Legislature Office
#130 Legislature Building
10800-97 Avenue
Edmonton AB T5K - 2B6
Tel: (780) 415-9425
Fax: (780) 422-5385
Federal (Updated June 2004)
Leon Benoit
Member of Parliament [MP]
Vegreville-Wainwright Constituency
House of Commons
Suite 613, Justice Building
Ottawa ON K1A 0A6
Constituency Office:
P.O. Box 300
Mannville, Alberta T0B 2W0
Tel: 780-763-6130
Toll-Free in AB: 1-800-463-1194
Fax: 780-763-6132
Location
The Village of Kitscoty is located in the County of Vermilion River #24, at the junction of the Yellowhead Highway 16 and Secondary Highway 897. It is approximately midway between Edmonton and Saskatoon [225 km and 295 km respectively], and a short commuting distance of Lloydminster.
Post Secondary Education
Lakeland College is within commuting distance from Kitscoty at both Lloydminster & Vermilion.
Taxation
| Residential/Farmland | Non-Residential | |
| 2006 | ||
| Municipal Tax Rate | 7.0000 | 13.5930 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate | 3.3570 | 6.4910 |
Mill Rates [1994]
Residential - Public 19.12
Residential - Separate N/A
Non-Residential - Public 23.28
Non-Residential - Separate N/A
Transportation
Air Service
The nearest airport is the Lloydminster Municipal Airport, located in Lloydminster, which has a 1,525 metre runway and all-weather facilities. Local carriers include Air BC [daily service to Calgary].
Rail Service
Kitscoty is served by Canadian National Railways.
Highways
Connecting Highways are the Yellowhead Trans Canada Highway 16, leading west to Edmonton and east to Lloydminster, and Secondary Highway 897, leading north to Marwayne and south to Highway 14.
Trucking Firms
N/A
Bus Services
Greyhound Bus Lines provides regularly scheduled inter-community service.
Couriers and Taxis
Loomis and Purolator Couriers
Utilities
Electrical Power
ATCO Electric
Tel: 1-800-668-2248
Natural Gas
ATCO GAS
Tel: 306-825-3336
Telephone
Telus
Tel: 403-310-2255
Water Supply
Water is provided by the Village of Kitscoty and is metered. Water usage rates for residential is $51.92 and commercial $50.79 both bi-monthly.
Waste Management
Sewage treatment rates for residential is $23.05 and commercial is $47.58 both bi-monthly.
Garbage for residential users is collected weekly at a rate of $32.03 bi-monthly. Commercial garbage is collected either once or twice per week at a rate of $32.03 or $56.00 respectively and billed bi-monthly.
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2004* | 698 |
| Population 2003* | 671 |
| Population 2002* | 671 |
| Population 2001** | 670 |
| Population 2000* | 672 |
| Population 1996** | 643 |
| Population 1991** | 625 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | 2.80% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | 4.17% |
| * 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 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 20 | 25 | 45 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 75 | 65 | 140 | 60 | 60 | 120 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 35 | 30 | 65 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 20 | 25 | 45 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 40 | 55 | 95 | 50 | 40 | 90 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 65 | 50 | 115 | 65 | 70 | 135 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 35 | 25 | 60 | 45 | 35 | 80 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Age 75 and older | 15 | 30 | 45 | 15 | 20 | 35 |
| Total All Persons | 320 | 320 | 640 | 335 | 340 | 675 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
Kitscoty Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 160 | 38.10% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 65 | 15.48% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 155 | 36.90% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 30 | 7.14% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| People with university degree | 20 | 4.76% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 420 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Kitscoty Highest Level of Schooling 2001
| Population with Post Secondary Qualifications | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Agriculture and biological sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 5.88% |
| Commerce, management and business administration | 50 | 32.26% | 50 | 29.41% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 0 | 0.00% | 15 | 8.82% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 80 | 51.61% | 70 | 41.18% |
| 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 | 20 | 12.90% | 15 | 8.82% |
| 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% | 10 | 5.88% |
| Other and/or no specialization | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total people with post secondary qualifications | 155 | 100.00% | 170 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 60 | 38.71% | 80 | 47.06% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 95 | 61.29% | 90 | 52.94% |
| 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 | 265 | 375 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 180 | 120 |
| Total population 15 and over | 440 | 490 |
| Employed, both sexes | 260 | 365 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 10 | 10 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 60.00% | 77.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 4.00% | 3.00% |
| 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 | 10 | 3.77% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mining | 40 | 15.09% | 65 | 17.81% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 5.66% | 20 | 5.48% |
| Construction | 20 | 7.55% | 45 | 12.33% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 10 | 3.77% | 35 | 9.59% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 90 | 33.96% | 40 | 10.96% |
| Finance | 10 | 3.77% | 10 | 2.74% |
| Business & Community Services | 60 | 22.64% | 125 | 34.25% |
| Public Administration | 10 | 3.77% | 10 | 2.74% |
| Total All Industries | 265 | 100.00% | 365 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Kitscoty Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 25 | 9.43% | 15 | 4.11% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 45 | 16.98% | 90 | 24.66% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 2.74% |
| Health occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 2.74% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 0 | 0.00% | 20 | 5.48% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and service occupations | 75 | 28.30% | 90 | 24.66% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 50 | 18.87% | 90 | 24.66% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 35 | 13.21% | 30 | 8.22% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 15 | 5.66% | 15 | 4.11% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 265 | 100.00% | 365 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 110 | 41.51% | 160 | 43.84% |
| Males - All Occupations | 155 | 58.49% | 210 | 57.53% |
| 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 | 7.14% | 30 | 23.08% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 40 | 28.57% | 55 | 42.31% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 45 | 32.14% | 30 | 23.08% |
| $60,000 and over | 45 | 32.14% | 45 | 34.62% |
| Total number of families | 140 | 100.00% | 160 | 123.08% |
| Average family income | $46,855 | $49,796 | ||
| Median family income | $44,410 | $46,311 | ||
| 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 | 55 | 25.00% | 40 | 16.67% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 70 | 31.82% | 50 | 20.83% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 50 | 22.73% | 70 | 29.17% |
| $60,000 and over | 15 | 6.82% | 80 | 33.33% |
| Total number of households | 220 | 100.00% | 240 | 100.00% |
| Average household income | $38,581 | $45,850 | ||
| Median household income | $35,658 | $44,559 | ||
| 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 | $0 | $106,000 | $0 | $794,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Industrial | $0 | $0 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Institutional | $0 | $75,000 | $0 | $0 | $250,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Residential | $377,000 | $536,000 | $601,000 | $1,259,000 | $1,354,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Total | $377,000 | $611,000 | $737,000 | $1,259,000 | $2,398,000 |
| Total Housing Starts | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 7 |
| 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% | 5 | 2.08% | |
| Detached Duplexes | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 25 | 11.63% | 25 | 10.42% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 20 | 9.30% | 10 | 4.17% | |
| Single-detached house | 175 | 81.40% | 195 | 81.25% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 215 | 100.00% | 240 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 180 | 83.72% | 190 | 79.17% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 40 | 18.60% | 45 | 18.75% | |
| 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 | 25 | 10.42% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 35 | 14.58% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 30 | 12.50% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 35 | 14.58% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 90 | 37.50% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 25 | 10.42% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 240 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
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