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- Area Overview
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- Climate
- Community Lifestyle
- Community Services
- Economic Base
- Economic Facts
- Education
- Education Statistics
- Emergency Services
- Family Expenditure
- Farming
- Health Care
- Housing
- Income
- Key Contacts
- Labour Force
- Location
- Population
- Post Secondary
- Project Summmary
- Statistics
- Taxation
- Transportation
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Milo
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Welcome
WELCOME!
Milo is a clean, safe, close-knit farming community of approximately 115 people.
Milo is a progressive community in the midst of realizing its potential. Filled with people who embrace rural traditions and appreciate the heritage of the land, Milo is an exceptional place to call home.
The Village of Milo has something for everyone and hopes to welcome you really soon!
Area Overview
Milo had its beginning in 1909 whan Pete Soli built a store and living quarters about 2 miles northeast of its present location. One business after another was constructed, however, a new era began when the railroad was extended in 1924. Milo had to be moved, and buildings were pulled to the new location just as they stood. Milo achieved Village status in 1931, and was proud to celebrate their 75th Anniversary in August, 2006.
Community Services
MILO MUNICIPAL LIBRARY - part of the Chinook Arch Library System
SNAKE VALLEY DROP IN CENTER (Senior Centre)
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH - welcomes all denominations
MILO COMMUNITY HALL
VULCAN ADULT LEARNING
VULCAN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Community Lifestyle
RECREATION
Walking/bike Path - A 2.5 km path which winds through town and down to Lake MacGregor Dam.
Milo Curling Club - Bonspiels throughout the winter.
Natural Ice Arena
Baseball Diamonds
Lions Park - playground and picnic area as well as a sand volleyball court
Golfing - a short 15 minute drive north brings you to the Hidden Valley Resort in the Siksika Nation. The 9 hole golf course accepts public reservations.
EVENTS
Fishing Derby - Held annually at Lake MacGregor, a 35 km long lake with a campground and boat launch
ATTRACTIONS
Crowfoot Ferry - located 40 km Northeast of Milo, it is one of only 6 ferries left in Alberta.
Historic Sites such as Coffin Handle Butte, Majorville Cairn and many remnants of Tipi Rings
CAMPING
Lake MacGregor Campground
Village of Milo Campground - fully serviced
Milo Walking Path
Economic Base
Two main industries make up the economy of Milo - agriculture and a growing oil and gas industry.
Milo Seed Cleaning Plant
Economic Facts
AGRICULTURE
Agricore United Agro Center
Milo Seed Cleaning
Phillips Agricultural Products and Services
Seacue Spraying
Silbernagel Fencing
TRANSPORTATION
Marlin Oilfield Services Ltd (oilfield)
Milo Freight Systems (goods)
Monner Trucking (grain)
Rll Energy (oilfield)
Teigen Transport (grain)
Zodiac Trucking (grain)
FOOD
Milo Cafe
Milo Green Foods
Milo Hotel
Prairie Perfection Catering
SERVICES
Alvin's Auto Glass
Archambault Mechanical (automotive)
Arrowwood Cooperative Association Ltd.
B & S Creative Design (sign manufacturing)
Creative Finishing Touches (custom kitchens)
GD's Repair (automotive)
KT's Kool Kat Music (mobile music)
Mr. Plow Snow Removal
Scuba Steve's Oilfield Contracting
Trends by TC (beauty salon)
United Auto Refinishing
Valuventure Travel
Education
Milo Community School - located in the Palliser School Division, the school provides a grade 1-9 program.
Kindergarten - privately run and located in the Community School.
Adult Education - Several classes offered annually.
Emergency Services
Milo and District Fire Association - a 30 member volunteer bridgade as well as a 7 person emergency first response team.
Vulcan RCMP
Emergency 911
Rescue Equipment
Health Care
Vulcan Health Center is an 8 bed active facility wtih 15 long term beds, D level radiology area, fully equipped modern lab and a modern emergency area. An occupational therapist, mental health worker, social worker and palliative care is also available at the facility.
Other health services include a Public Health Unit, Dentist, Chiropractor, Optomotrist, Podiatrist, and Hearing Aid Service.
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
Member of Parliament (MP)
Macleod Constituency
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Tel: 613-995-8471
Fax: 613-996-9770
Constituency Office:
4925 1st Street West
P.O. Box 40
Claresholm AB
T0L 0T0
Tel: 403-625-5532
Toll Free: 1-866-636-9437
Fax: 403-625-5592
LOCAL
Village of Milo
Box 65, Milo Alberta
T0L 1L0
Tel : 403-599-3883
Fax: 403-599-3883
Email
Vulcan Business Development Society
Leslie Warren - Economic Development Officer
Box 360
Vulcan Ab T0L 2B0
Tel : 403-485-4100
Fax: 403-485-4130
Email
Location
Milo is located 2 km from the nothernmost tip of Lake McGregor and easily accessed from Highway 542 fron the West and Highway 1 via Highway 842 from the North.
County Map and Distances
Post Secondary Education
The University of Calgary, Mount Royal College and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology are 122 km (76 miles) from Milo.
The University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Community College are 129 km (80 miles) from Milo.
Taxation
Tax Mill Rate
Residential 17.804
Commercial 21.994
Transportation
Milo is central to major locations and has 6 transport companies for goods, grain and the oilfield.
The closest international airport is the Calgary International Airport.
Utilities
Sunshine Gas Coop Ltd. 403-684-3672
Wild Rose Internet - High Speed Internet 1-888-633-3974
Epcor 310-2255
Telus 403-231-7111
Vulcan District Waste Commission
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2004* | 115 |
| Population 2003* | 115 |
| Population 2002* | 115 |
| Population 2001** | 115 |
| Population 2000* | 117 |
| Population 1996** | 117 |
| Population 1991** | 104 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | 11.11% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | -1.74% |
| * 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Age 75 and older | 5 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Total All Persons | 60 | 60 | 120 | 55 | 60 | 115 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
Milo Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 25 | 21.74% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 25 | 21.74% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 40 | 34.78% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 10 | 8.70% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| People with university degree | 10 | 8.70% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 115 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Milo 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 | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 10 | 50.00% | 20 | 36.36% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 10 | 50.00% | 15 | 27.27% |
| 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% | 10 | 18.18% |
| 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 | 10 | 50.00% | 10 | 18.18% |
| Other and/or no specialization | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total people with post secondary qualifications | 20 | 100.00% | 55 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 10 | 50.00% | 30 | 54.55% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 10 | 50.00% | 25 | 45.45% |
| 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 | 50 | 80 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 35 | 30 |
| Total population 15 and over | 90 | 110 |
| Employed, both sexes | 45 | 80 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 10 | 0 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 55.00% | 73.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 20.00% | 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 | 0 | 0.00% | 30 | 37.50% |
| Mining | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 12.50% |
| Construction | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 10 | 20.00% | 15 | 18.75% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 25 | 50.00% | 10 | 12.50% |
| Finance | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Business & Community Services | 0 | 0.00% | 15 | 18.75% |
| Public Administration | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total All Industries | 50 | 100.00% | 80 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Milo Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 10 | 18.18% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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% | 15 | 18.75% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 12.50% |
| Sales and service occupations | 10 | 18.18% | 15 | 18.75% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 20 | 36.36% | 10 | 12.50% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 0 | 0.00% | 25 | 31.25% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 10 | 18.18% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 55 | 100.00% | 80 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 30 | 54.55% | 40 | 50.00% |
| Males - All Occupations | 25 | 45.45% | 45 | 56.25% |
| 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% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Detached Duplexes | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 0 | 0.00% | 5 | 9.09% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Single-detached house | 45 | 100.00% | 45 | 81.82% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 45 | 100.00% | 55 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 40 | 88.89% | 55 | 100.00% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 10 | 22.22% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 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 | 45.45% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 10 | 18.18% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 10 | 18.18% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 10 | 18.18% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 55 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
Projects
Summary of Projects in Milo as of September 2006
| Project Sector | Number of Projects | Project Cost | |||
| Infrastructure | 3 | $400,000 | |||
| Total | 3 | $400,000 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Completed | 2 | $200,000 | |||
| Under Construction | 1 | $200,000 | |||
| Total | 3 | $400,000 | |||
| 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 Milo as of September 2006
| Company Name | Project Description |
Project Location |
Project Cost |
Construction Schedule |
Status |
| Village of Milo | WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE | Milo | $200,000 | 2006-2006 | Under Construction |
| Shawnee Excavating | Village Road Construction | Milo | $100,000 | 2006-2006 | Completed |
| Shawnee Excavating | Underground Servicing (Six Lots ) | Milo | $100,000 | 2006-2006 | Completed |
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