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Wabamun
Welcome
On behalf of the Village of Wabamun welcome! our friendly community, situated on Lake Wabamun, offers modern amenities and services for all ages in a picturesque natural setting. Lake Wabamun is known for the recreational activities it provides to residents and tourists, such as fishing, boating, water skiing, wind surfing, bird watching and hiking on the many trails. Boat launch facilities, picnic and playground areas and future water spray park make the Village a great family destination.
Area Overview
The Village of Wabamun is a community of 600 people located on the shores of Lake Wabamun. Wabamun is an Indian word meaning "Looking Glass" and it relates to the lake. The Village is adjacent to the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway 16 and is 60 km west of the City of Edmonton. Immediately to the east is Wabamun Provincial Park and to the west is the TransAlta Utility Corporation's electrical generating plant.
Wabamun is a vibrant community and provides many amenities and services for its residents and tourists. Lake Wabamun is known for the recreational activities it provides like fishing for northern pike, yellow perch and lake whitefish; boating, water skiing, wind surfing and swimming. Boat launch facilities are provided and there are picnic, playground and swimming areas near the launch facilities.
Community Services
Community Services
Village of Wabamun
Box 240
5217 - 52 Street
Wabamun, Alberta T0E 2K0
Tel: (780) 892-2699
Fax: (780) 892-2669
Email: admin@wabamun.ca
Wabamun Public LIbrary (780) 892-2713
Canada Post (780) 892-3626
Key Contacts for Business Development
Village of Wabamun
Box 240, Wabamun, Alberta T0E 2K0
Tel: (780) 892-2699
Fax: (780) 892-2669
Email: admin@wabamun.ca
Mr. Leagh Randle, Administrator
Development Officer
Email: lrandle@wabamun.ca
Mary Thomas, Events/Marketing/Economic Development
Email: mdthomas@wabamun.ca
Frederick Lindsay
Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Stony Plain Constituency
#425, Legislature Building
10800 - 97 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2B6
Tel: (780) 415-9550
Fax: (780) 415-9411
Constituency Office:
#103, 5101 - 48 Street, Stony Plain, Alberta T7Z 1L8
Tel: (780) 963-1444
Fax: (780) 963-1730
Rob Merrifield
Member of Parliament (MP)
Yellowhead Constituency
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
Tel: (613) 992-1653
Fax: (613) 992-3459
Constituency Office:
Box 7887, Edson, Alberta T7E 1V9
tel: (780) 723-6068, 1-800-268-7117
Fax: (780) 723-5060
Community Lifestyle
RECREATION
Recreation facilities include: the Wabamun Jubilee Hall, paved nature trails, indoor arena, bowling lanes, seniors drop-in centre, parks and playgrounds, Coal Diamond Sports Park (slowpitch/fastball, hardball, soccer), Wabamun Arena, and Wabamun Lake Front Park.
Community Organizations
Local community organizations include: minor hockey, minor ball, bowling league, fun team scrimmage hockey, Wabamun & District Lions Club, Wabamun & District Seniors Society, Wabamun and District Agricultural Society, Wabamun & District Chamber of Commerce, Wabamun Needlecrafters Guild, Wabamun & District Museum Society and Mirror Image Choral Group.
Churches:
St. Joseph's Catholic Church (780) 967-5261
Mewassin United Church (780) 963-4745
Grace Bible Baptist Church (780) 892-3489
Zion United Church (780) 924-3351
St.Aidan & Ste.Hilda Anglican Church Rexboro (May - Oct.)
Annual Events
February - Wabamun Family Fun Skate
December - Light up Campaign
June - Wabamun Rodeo and Fun Daze
(rodeo events, beer garden and dance, pancake breakfast, parade, slowpitch
tournament, children's activities, fireworks, music and entertainment)
Economic Base
Wabamun's economic base was traditionally coal, electric power generation, gravel, strip mining and water. The Village is moving towards an economy focusing on commercial and residential growth and tourism.
Economic Facts
The Village of Wabamun, which is strategically located to meet all your transportation needs, is open for business and the Village has exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Residential Development
Developers will 'build to suit' in Wabamun's newest subdivision. Build the home of your dreams on a 58' to 60' x 130' fully serviced lot. Call the Village office at (780) 892-2699 for more information.
Education
Education
Wabamun is part of the Parkland School Division #70.
Wabamun Public School provides education for grades K to 9 (780) 892-2271.
Senior High students are bused to stony Plain.
Wabamun Playschool provides for children ages 3 and 4 years old.
Mother Earth's Children's Charter School (780) 892-7222.
Emergency Services
Emergency Services
Fire Protection - Wabamun is served by a volunteer fire department. 911
Police Services - Wabamun is served by Stony Plain detachment of the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). 911
Non-emergencies call (780) 968-7267.
Ambulance Services - Wabamun is served by Parkland Ambulance Authority. 911
Health Care
Wabamun's medical clinic is open Mondays 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., Wednesdays 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. and Fridays 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The nearest hospital is Westview Health Centre in Stony Plain (780-968-3600) which provides Wabamun residents with hospital care, emergency and out-patient services, radiology and laboratory facilities, obstetrical services, physiotherapy services and consultant services by visiting specialists.
Key Contacts for Business Development
Municipal
Village of Wabamun
Box 240
Wabamun, Alberta T0E 2K0
Tel: 403-892-2699
Fax: 403-892-2699
Email: admin@wabamun.ca
Mayor Bill Purdy
Leagh Randle, Administrator
lrandle@wabamun.ca
Provincial (updated 2006)
Frederick Lindsay
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Stony Plain Constituency
#425, Legislature Building
10800 - 97 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2B6
Tel: (780) 415-9550
Fax: (780) 415-9411
Constituency Office:
#103, 5101 48 Street
Stony Plain AB T7Z 1L8
Tel: 780-963-1444
Fax: 780-963-1730
Federal (updated 2006)
Rob Merrifield
Member of Parliament [MP]
Yellowhead Constituency
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
Tel: 613-992-1653
Fax: 613-992-3459
Constituency Office:
Box 7887
Edson, Alberta T7E 1V9
Tel: 780-723-6068; 1-800-268-7117
Fax: 780-723-5060
Location
The Village of Wabamun is located on the shores of Lake Wabamun in Parkland County. The Village is 64 km west of Edmonton and 32 km west of Stony Plain. The Village is adjacent to the trans Canada Yellowhead Highway 16. Immediately to the east is the Wabamun Provincial Park and to the West is the TransAlta Utilities Corporation's electrical generating plant.
Post Secondary Education
Post Secondary Education
Wabamun Residents have access to Edmonton-based post-secondary institutions such as the University of Alberta, Grant MacEwan College and Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. The Westerra Institute of Technology is located in Stony Plain, just 32 km east.
Taxation
| Residential/Farmland | Non-Residential | |
| 2006 | ||
| Municipal Tax Rate | 6.446 | 14.046 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate | 3.59 | 6.5 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate | .044 | .044 |
Transportation
Air Services
Edmonton International Airport is approximately 95 km southeast of Wabamun Village. The International Airport is served by Air Canada, WestJet and other major international airlines.
Rail Services
CN Rail provides transcontinental service. Private spur lines are available.
Roadways
The Village of Wabamun is ideally located with easy access to:
East/West Yellowhead Highway 16, twinned throughout Alberta
South - Highway 2 via Highway 60
north - Highway 43 to Alaska, and Highway 2 via Highway 16
Bus Service
Greyhound bus service is available for passengers and freight.
Courier
Serviced by DHL and Purolator courier companies.
Utilities
Electrical Power
Epcor (780) 310-4300
Natural Gas
Direct Energy (780) 420-7838
Telephone
Telus (780) 310-2255
Water Supply
Wabamun's source of water is currently trucked from Stony Plain. Wells are being connected to the water treatment plant for future supply.
Waste Management
Sewage treatment is provided by a lagoon.
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2004* | 601 |
| Population 2003* | 601 |
| Population 2002* | 601 |
| Population 2001** | 600 |
| Population 2000* | 645 |
| Population 1996** | 645 |
| Population 1991** | 600 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | 6.98% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | -7.32% |
| * 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 | 25 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 70 | 45 | 115 | 35 | 50 | 85 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 25 | 15 | 40 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 25 | 15 | 40 | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 40 | 40 | 80 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 60 | 45 | 105 | 65 | 60 | 125 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 35 | 35 | 70 | 35 | 35 | 70 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 85 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 35 | 20 | 55 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Age 75 and older | 5 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Total All Persons | 350 | 295 | 645 | 315 | 290 | 605 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
Wabamun Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 195 | 44.83% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 65 | 14.94% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 145 | 33.33% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 20 | 4.60% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 10 | 2.30% | ||
| People with university degree | 10 | 2.30% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 435 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Wabamun 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 | 10 | 8.00% | 20 | 12.50% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 65 | 52.00% | 95 | 59.38% |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 6.25% |
| Fine and applied arts | 10 | 8.00% | 10 | 6.25% |
| Health professionals, science and technologies | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 6.25% |
| Humanities and related fields | 10 | 8.00% | 10 | 6.25% |
| Mathematics and physical sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Social sciences and related fields | 10 | 8.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other and/or no specialization | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 6.25% |
| Total people with post secondary qualifications | 125 | 100.00% | 160 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 45 | 36.00% | 45 | 28.13% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 80 | 64.00% | 115 | 71.88% |
| 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 | 325 | 270 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 215 | 220 |
| Total population 15 and over | 440 | 490 |
| Employed, both sexes | 290 | 260 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 35 | 15 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 60.00% | 55.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 10.00% | 6.00% |
| 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% | 10 | 3.70% |
| Mining | 80 | 25.40% | 40 | 14.81% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 4.76% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Construction | 10 | 3.17% | 25 | 9.26% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 65 | 20.63% | 50 | 18.52% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 60 | 19.05% | 40 | 14.81% |
| Finance | 10 | 3.17% | 10 | 3.70% |
| Business & Community Services | 45 | 14.29% | 105 | 38.89% |
| Public Administration | 10 | 3.17% | 10 | 3.70% |
| Total All Industries | 315 | 100.00% | 270 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Wabamun Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 15 | 4.69% | 10 | 3.70% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 45 | 14.06% | 20 | 7.41% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 15 | 4.69% | 10 | 3.70% |
| Health occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 10 | 3.13% | 10 | 3.70% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and service occupations | 95 | 29.69% | 95 | 35.19% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 85 | 26.56% | 120 | 44.44% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 40 | 12.50% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 15 | 4.69% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 10 | 3.13% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 320 | 100.00% | 270 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 110 | 34.38% | 105 | 38.89% |
| Males - All Occupations | 210 | 65.63% | 165 | 61.11% |
| 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 | 20 | 12.90% | 30 | 16.22% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 20 | 12.90% | 30 | 16.22% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 70 | 45.16% | 55 | 29.73% |
| $60,000 and over | 45 | 29.03% | 40 | 21.62% |
| Total number of families | 155 | 100.00% | 155 | 83.78% |
| Average family income | $56,902 | $57,183 | ||
| Median family income | $53,661 | $53,061 | ||
| 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 | 60 | 23.53% | 55 | 22.92% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 45 | 17.65% | 50 | 20.83% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 95 | 37.25% | 70 | 29.17% |
| $60,000 and over | 15 | 5.88% | 80 | 33.33% |
| Total number of households | 255 | 100.00% | 240 | 100.00% |
| Average household income | $46,881 | $50,559 | ||
| Median household income | $49,519 | $45,099 | ||
| 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 | $569,000 | $1,384,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Industrial | $0 | $0 | $31,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Institutional | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Residential | $558,000 | $673,000 | $539,000 | $605,000 | $409,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Total | $558,000 | $1,242,000 | $1,954,000 | $605,000 | $409,000 |
| Total Housing Starts | 6 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 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 | 15 | 5.77% | 25 | 10.42% | |
| Detached Duplexes | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 40 | 15.38% | 40 | 16.67% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 0 | 0.00% | 5 | 2.08% | |
| Single-detached house | 180 | 69.23% | 175 | 72.92% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 260 | 100.00% | 240 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 165 | 63.46% | 140 | 58.33% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 90 | 34.62% | 95 | 39.58% | |
| 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 | 35 | 14.89% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 30 | 12.77% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 60 | 25.53% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 60 | 25.53% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 40 | 17.02% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 10 | 4.26% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 235 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
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