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- Health Care
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- Population
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New Sarepta
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
Located 30 minutes from Edmonton on Highway 21, the Village of New Sarepta is just moments away from Joseph Lake - Centennial Park and Miquelon Lake Provincial Park. New Sarepta offers a peaceful setting of a park and picnic area.
The Village derived its name from a group of German immigrant settlers from Russia. The railway, built in 1912, provided a nucleus for a town and homesteaders were quick to make the area a farming community.
This thriving Village is striving to become "Cartoon Capital of Canada". Visit its famous Fence of Fame. Many of the walls in the New Sarepta High School are adorned with original cartoon murals created by Yardley Jones.
Community Services
Municipal
Village of New Sarepta
Box 278
New Sarepta, Alberta
T0B 3M0
Tel: 780-941-3929
Fax: 780-941-3890
Public Library
Federal
Canada Post Office
Community Lifestyle
Recreation
Recreation facilities include baseball diamonds, a skating rink, agriplex and parks.
Community Organizations
Community organizations include the Agricultural Society, Figure Skating Club, Golden Pioneers Club, Minor Hockey Association, Gymkhana Club, Mens and Womens' Ball Clubs and Further Education Classes.
Religious Services
- New Sarepta Country Church
- Evangelical Missionary Church
Special Annual Events/Attractions
Every July 1, during New Sarepta's Canada Day Celebrations, cartoonists add their creations to the famous "Fence of Fame". Cartoons are big in New Sarepta! Many of the walls in the New Sarepta Community High School are adorned with original cartoon murals created by Yardley Jones.
On the second weekend in August, New Sarepta holds its Agricultural Fair and Sports Day. Other activities include the Agricultural Barbeque in late August and the Volunteer Fire Department's Demolition Derby in September.
Hospitality
Accommodation
New Sarepta Hotel
Restaurants
Out to Lunch Cafe
Economic Base
New Sarepta's economic base is agriculture.
Economic Facts
Major Businesses Products/Services
L Trempner & Sons Ltd. Farm Implement Dealership
Financial Institutions
Alberta Treasury Branch Agency
Education
New Sarepta is part of the Black Gold Regional Division #18, headquartered in Nisku [Tel: 780-955-6025].
Daycare/Nursery
Day care/nursery services are available in New Sarepta.
Public
Schools in New Sarepta include New Sarepta Elementary School [K-6] and New Sarepta Community High School [7-12].
Emergency Services
Fire Protection
New Sarepta is served by a volunteer fire fighting force [Tel: 780-941-3911].
Police Services
New Sarepta is served by the Leduc detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] [Tel: 780-986-2258].
Ambulance Services
Ambulance service is provided from Leduc [Tel: 780-986-2885].
Health Care
The nearest hospital is Leduc General Hospital [20 miles northwest]. Senior citizen housing is available in New Sarepta.
Key Contacts for Business Development
Municipal
Village of New Sarepta
Box 278
New Sarepta, Alberta
T0B 3M0
Tel: 780-941-3929
Fax: 780-941-3890
sarepta@telusplanet.net
Michael Trempner
Mayor
Dennis Litke
Municipal Manager
Provincial (Updated December 2004)
David Pattison
Director, Edmonton Region
Regional Development Branch
Alberta Economic Development
5th Floor, Commerce Place
10155 - 102 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 4L6
Tel: 780-427-6648
Fax: 780-422-5804
E-Mail: david.pattison@gov.ab.ca
(updated May 10, 2004)
George Rogers
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Leduc-Beaumont-Devon Constituency
637 Legislature Annex
9718 107 Street
Edmonton AB
T5K 1E4
Tel: 780-422-2229
Fax: 780-415-0951
Constituency Office
#54, 5203-50 Street
Leduc AB
T9E 6Z5
Tel: 780-986-4652
Fax: 780-986-5228
Federal (Updated June 2001)
James Rajotte
Member of Parliament [MP]
Edmonton-Leduc Constituency
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Tel: 613-992-3594
Fax: 613-992-3616
Constituency Office:
Suite 204
596 Riverbend Square
Edmonton AB
T6R 2E3
Tel: 780-495-4351
Fax: 780-495-4485
Location
The Village of New Sarepta is located in Leduc County. New Sarepta is 39 km southeast of Edmonton and 45 km northwest of Camrose.
Post Secondary Education
New Sarepta residents have access to Edmonton-based post-secondary institutions such as The University of Alberta, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology [NAIT] and Grant McEwan College, as well as Augustana University in Camrose.
Taxation
| Residential/Farmland | Non-Residential | |
| 2005 | ||
| Municipal Tax Rate | 11.7600 | 11.7600 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate | 3.7050 | 6.8320 |
| Allowance for Non-Collection of Requisitioned Taxes | .3090 | .3090 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate | .0617 | .0617 |
Mill Rates [1994]
Residential - Public 34.647
Residential - Separate N/A
Non-Residential - Public 39.891
Non-Residential - Separate N/A
Transportation
Air Services
The nearest airport, commercial and air freight services are at Edmonton.
Rail Services
New Sarepta is served by a Canadian National Railway secondary main line. Spur trackage is available.
Highways
Connecting highways are Highway 21, leading north to Edmonton and south to Camrose via Highway 26, and Secondary Road 623, leading west to Leduc and Highway 2.
Trucking Firms
- Highway 13 Transport
- McTavish Deliveries
Bus Services
Regularly scheduled inter-community bus service is available.
Couriers and Taxis
Loomis and Purolator Couriers.
Utilities
Electrical Power
TransAlta Utilities Corporation
4316 - 38 St.
Camrose, Alberta
T4V 3P1
Tel: 403-679-1800
Natural Gas
Centra Gas Ltd.
Box 428
Leduc, Alberta
T9E 2Y2
Tel: 403-986-3443
Telephone
Alberta Government Telephones Ltd.
10020 100 St.
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 0N5
Tel: 403-493-4400
Water Supply
New Sarepta's source of water is from the Hart River/Dugout, 2 wells.
Waste Management
Sewage treatment is by lagoon, 4 short term and 2 long term.
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2004* | 382 |
| Population 2003* | 382 |
| Population 2002* | 382 |
| Population 2001** | 380 |
| Population 2000* | 359 |
| Population 1996** | 359 |
| Population 1991** | 386 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | -7.52% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | 6.02% |
| * 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 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 40 | 30 | 70 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 70 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 35 | 30 | 65 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 45 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Age 75 and older | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Total All Persons | 200 | 165 | 365 | 200 | 185 | 385 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
New Sarepta Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 165 | 60.00% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 30 | 10.91% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 65 | 23.64% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 30 | 10.91% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| People with university degree | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 275 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
New Sarepta Highest Level of Schooling 2001
| Population with Post Secondary Qualifications | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Agriculture and biological sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 13.33% |
| Commerce, management and business administration | 0 | 0.00% | 20 | 26.67% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 15 | 27.27% | 40 | 53.33% |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 10 | 18.18% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Fine and applied arts | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Health professionals, science and technologies | 10 | 18.18% | 10 | 13.33% |
| 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 | 55 | 100.00% | 75 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 30 | 54.55% | 30 | 40.00% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 25 | 45.45% | 45 | 60.00% |
| 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 | 125 | 180 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 105 | 120 |
| Total population 15 and over | 230 | 295 |
| Employed, both sexes | 110 | 155 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 15 | 30 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 54.00% | 61.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 12.00% | 17.00% |
| 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 | 8.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mining | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 8.00% | 30 | 17.14% |
| Construction | 15 | 12.00% | 25 | 14.29% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 10 | 8.00% | 15 | 8.57% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 10 | 8.00% | 25 | 14.29% |
| Finance | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Business & Community Services | 30 | 24.00% | 75 | 42.86% |
| Public Administration | 10 | 8.00% | 10 | 5.71% |
| Total All Industries | 125 | 100.00% | 175 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
New Sarepta Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 10 | 7.69% | 30 | 17.14% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 35 | 26.92% | 40 | 22.86% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 10 | 7.69% | 10 | 5.71% |
| Health occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and service occupations | 20 | 15.38% | 20 | 11.43% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 25 | 19.23% | 60 | 34.29% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 15 | 11.54% | 15 | 8.57% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 20 | 15.38% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 5.71% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 130 | 100.00% | 175 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 55 | 42.31% | 85 | 48.57% |
| Males - All Occupations | 75 | 57.69% | 85 | 48.57% |
| 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 | $1,000 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Industrial | $156,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Institutional | $0 | $0 | $0 | $725,000 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Residential | $340,000 | $756,000 | $295,000 | $30,000 | $45,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Total | $496,000 | $757,000 | $325,000 | $755,000 | $45,000 |
| Total Housing Starts | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0.00% | 45 | 32.14% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 0 | 0.00% | 5 | 3.57% | |
| Single-detached house | 100 | 95.24% | 90 | 64.29% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 105 | 100.00% | 140 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 95 | 90.48% | 105 | 75.00% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 0 | 0.00% | 35 | 25.00% | |
| 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 | 45 | 33.33% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 15 | 11.11% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 55 | 40.74% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 10 | 7.41% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 10 | 7.41% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 135 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
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