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New Norway
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 New Norway was named after Scandinavian settlers who homesteaded in the area. The area was once called Olstad District because originally the majority of land in the area was owned by the Olstads. The settlement started in 1885, one mile east of the present townsite. With the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway coming through in 1910, it was more convenient to have the businesses closer to the railroad. In the fall of 1909, the buildings were moved to the present townsite. By 1910, New Norway was a booming young town.
Community Services
Municipal
Village of New Norway
Box 60
New Norway, Alberta
T0B 3L0
Tel: 780-855-3915
Fax: 780-855-3915
Provincial
N/A
Federal
Canada Post Office
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Recreational facilities include a curling rink, skating rink, gymnasium and baseball diamonds. New soccer fields will be ready for spring of 2000.
Two km north of New Norway is the Silver Creek Golf Course and campground. A municipal campground is also located within the Village.
Community Organizations
Community organizations include the New Norway Community Club, Agricultural Society, and the New Norway & District Recreation Association.
Religious Services
- Evangelical Free Church
- Bethesda Lutheran Church
- Zion United Church
Special Annual Events/Attractions
New Norway's annual Sports Day and Parade attracts numerous families for various activities and games.
Hospitality
Accommodation
New Norway Hotel
Restaurants
New Norway Hotel Cafe
Economic Base
The main economic base of the area is agriculture.
Resources available locally are coal, petroleum, natural gas, sand/gravel, agriculture, salt, sulphur, bentonite and clay.
Economic Facts
The Village offers a variety of business services, including a service station, hotel & cafe, grocery store, hair salon, as well as a wide range of in-home businesses.
Major Businesses Products/Services
First Generation Foods Confections [candy bars]
Financial Institutions
Alberta Treasury Branch
Education
New Norway is part of the Battle River Regional Division #31, headquartered in Camrose [Tel: 780-672-6131].
Daycare/Nursery
A local playschool facility is available.
Public
New Norway School provides schooling for Grades K to 12.
Separate
N/A
Private
N/A
Emergency Services
Fire Protection
New Norway is served by a volunteer fire department - 911
Police Services
New Norway is served by the Camrose Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] Emergencies - 911 Inquiries 780-672-3342
Ambulance Services
Paramedic ambulance service is available from Camrose - 911
Health Care
The nearest hospital is St. Mary's Hospital, based in Camrose [24 km north], which has 117 acute care beds.
Key Contacts for Business Development
Municipal
Village of New Norway
Box 60
New Norway, Alberta
T0B 3L0
Tel: 780-855-3915
Fax: 780-855-3915
nnorway@cable-lynx.net
Katherine Kvill
Mayor
Anne Flynn
Administrator
Provincial (Updated December 2004)
Alberta Economic Development
Allan Walkey, Regional Manager
allan.walkey@gov.ab.ca
Dale Beddoes, Information Officer
dale.beddoes@gov.ab.ca
5005 - 49 Street
Camrose, Alberta
T4V 1N5
Tel: 780-679-1235
Fax: 780-679-1250
Raymond Prins
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Lacombe-Ponoka Constituency
503 Legislature Building
10800 - 97 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2B6
Tel: 780-422-3353
Fax: 780-422-0351
Federal (Updated June 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 New Norway is located in the County of Camrose No. 22. New Norway is 24 km southwest of Camrose and 98 km south of Edmonton.
Post Secondary Education
New Norway residents have access to Augustana University, based in Camrose, which has over 1,000 students, a campus residence and degree granting status in 21 disciplines [arts and sciences].
Taxation
| Residential/Farmland | Non-Residential | |
| 2005 | ||
| Municipal Tax Rate | 14.6860 | 14.6860 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate | 4.1420 | 7.3660 |
Mill Rates [1998]
Residential - Public 19.373
Residential - Separate N/A
Non-Residential - Public 23.500
Non-Residential - Separate N/A
Transportation
Air Services
The nearest airport is at Camrose [24 km north]. The nearest commercial and air freight facilities are at Edmonton.
Rail Services
New Norway is served by a Canadian National Railway secondary line. Spur trackage is available.
Highways
Highway 21 is a connecting highway, leading north to Camrose [via Highway 13] and Edmonton, and south to Bashaw.
Trucking Firms
- Holts Trucking
- HiWay 13 Transport
Bus Services
Regularly scheduled inter-community bus service is available.
Couriers and Taxis
Loomis and Purolator Couriers, Greyhound Courier Express
Utilities
Electrical Power
TransAlta Utilities Corporation
Tel: 1-800-667-2345
Natural Gas
Battle River Gas Co-op
Box 129
Ferintosh, Alberta
T0B 1M0
Tel: 780-877-3740
Telephone
Telus
Edmonton Business Office
10020 - 100 St.
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 0N5
Tel: 780-493-4400
Water Supply
New Norway's source of water is from 2 wells.
Waste Management
Sewage treatment is by lagoon, 2 short and 2 long detention.
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2004* | 292 |
| Population 2003* | 292 |
| Population 2002* | 292 |
| Population 2001** | 295 |
| Population 2000* | 270 |
| Population 1996** | 270 |
| Population 1991** | 251 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | 7.04% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | 7.53% |
| * 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 | 10 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 25 | 30 | 55 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 25 | 20 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 40 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 50 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 20 | 5 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Age 75 and older | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Total All Persons | 130 | 140 | 270 | 145 | 140 | 285 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
New Norway Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 90 | 50.00% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 20 | 11.11% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 25 | 13.89% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 30 | 16.67% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| People with university degree | 10 | 5.56% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 180 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
New Norway Highest Level of Schooling 2001
| Population with Post Secondary Qualifications | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Agriculture and biological sciences | 10 | 25.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Commerce, management and business administration | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 25.00% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 20 | 50.00% | 10 | 25.00% |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 25.00% |
| Fine and applied arts | 10 | 25.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Health professionals, science and technologies | 10 | 25.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other and/or no specialization | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total people with post secondary qualifications | 40 | 100.00% | 40 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 30 | 75.00% | 20 | 50.00% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 10 | 25.00% | 20 | 50.00% |
| 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 | 95 | 130 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 85 | 80 |
| Total population 15 and over | 180 | 210 |
| Employed, both sexes | 85 | 115 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 10 | 10 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 52.00% | 62.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 11.00% | 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 | 10 | 10.53% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mining | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 7.69% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0.00% | 15 | 11.54% |
| Construction | 10 | 10.53% | 10 | 7.69% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 0 | 0.00% | 30 | 23.08% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 30 | 31.58% | 20 | 15.38% |
| Finance | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Business & Community Services | 50 | 52.63% | 55 | 42.31% |
| Public Administration | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total All Industries | 95 | 100.00% | 130 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
New Norway Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 20 | 15.38% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 15 | 11.54% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 7.69% |
| Health occupations | 10 | 10.53% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 10 | 10.53% | 20 | 15.38% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and service occupations | 40 | 42.11% | 10 | 7.69% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 35 | 26.92% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 10 | 10.53% | 10 | 7.69% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 15 | 15.79% | 20 | 15.38% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 95 | 100.00% | 130 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 50 | 52.63% | 60 | 46.15% |
| Males - All Occupations | 45 | 47.37% | 70 | 53.85% |
| 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 | $0 | $0 | $200,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Industrial | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Institutional | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Residential | $416,000 | $136,000 | $35,000 | $300,000 | $485,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Total | $416,000 | $136,000 | $35,000 | $300,000 | $685,000 |
| Total Housing Starts | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 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% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Detached Duplexes | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 10 | 10.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 5 | 4.55% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 10 | 10.00% | 10 | 9.09% | |
| Single-detached house | 80 | 80.00% | 90 | 81.82% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 100 | 100.00% | 110 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 70 | 70.00% | 85 | 77.27% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 35 | 35.00% | 25 | 22.73% | |
| 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 | 20 | 18.18% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 10 | 9.09% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 35 | 31.82% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 25 | 22.73% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 20 | 18.18% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 110 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
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