Bighorn No. 8, M.D. of

http://www.mdbighorn.ca

Welcome

Nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, west of Calgary and east of Canmore and Banff, the MD of Bighorn is a fabulous place to visit, as well as a wonderful place to live. We invite you to look around and discover the beauty of this area!



South Bighorn

Area Overview

Rich in diversity, the MD of Bighorn is located on the eastern slopes of the Alberta Rocky Mountains. The MD's eastern boundary is approximately 31 kilometres west of Calgary. The MD of Bighorn is bordered to the east by the MD of Rocky View and Mountain View County, to the south by Kananaskis Improvement District, to the west by the Town of Canmore and Banff National Park and to the north by Clearwater County. The MD is a large rural municipality covering approximately 2,664 square kilometers (1029 square miles).

The MD encompasses residential, recreational, agricultural and natural lands within its boundaries. Natural resource extraction and processing industries, hydropower generation and urban development areas are characteristic of the southwestern mountain areas. Agricultural activities, forestry, oil and gas developments and recreational ranches are characteristic of the foothills portion of the municipality. For general planning purposes, the municipality is divided into two parts, the Bow Corridor and the Ranchland areas.

Bow Corridor

The Hamlets of Harvie Heights, Dead Man's Flats, Lac des Arcs and Exshaw, as well as the settlement of Kananaskis, are located in the Bow Valley. The area is dominated by the Bow River and contains major east-west transportation utility corridors. These include the Trans-Canada Highway and CP Rail mainline, as well as natural gas and power lines. Significant high quality limestone, shale and sandstone formations are quarried and processed into cement and lime products. Magnesite is also processed in the Bow Corridor. These products are important regionally and nationally. Additionally, there are significant hydropower generation facilities, operated by TransAlta.

The Bow Corridor watershed is a key location for fish spawning, bird mirgration, wildlife habitat and movement corridors for many species found in the front ranges of the Rocky Mountains. The area serves as a link between Kananaskis Country and Banff National Park.

The area is not only attractive as the gateway to major recreational and tourist destinations, but is rich in resources demanded throughout Canada and other parts of the world.

Ranchlands

The Ranchlands consist principally of open ranching and grazing land, and heavily forested terrain. It also contains significant natural gas reserves, and associated gathering and processing facilities as well as a few guest ranches. Benchlands is the only Hamlet in the Ranchlands area.

The quality of life of our residents is tied to a healthy, rural, natural environment and a robust economy.

Quick Facts

  • Population - 1298 (2001 Federal Census)
  • Location - east municipal boundary is approximately 31 kilometres west of the city of Calgary and is bordered by Banff National Park on the west
  • Lifestyle - High quality rural lifestlye directly related to our beautiful environment
  • Economy - Natrual resource extraction and processing, hydro electric energy generation, forestry,agriculture and low impact tourism
  • Easy access to local, regional, national and international markets



Ghost Reservoir

Climate

Temperature (Kananaskis)

  • January
    Daily Maximum Temperature -1.8 °C
    Daily Minimum Temperature -13.2 °C
  • July
    Maximum Temperature 21.5 °C
    Minimum Temperature 6.6 °C

Annual Percipitation 637.8 mm

Wind
Speed Monthly Average 9.47km/h
Most Frequent Direction SW

Days with measureable bright sunshine 325.3

Source: Environment Canada



Community Services

Development Permits and Building Permits are obtained through the municipal office.

Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8

No. 2 Heart Mountain Drive
P.O. Box 310
Exshaw, Alberta
T0L 2C0

Phone: (403) 673-3611
Calgary Direct: (403) 233-7678
Fax: (403) 678-3895
Email: bighorn@mdbighorn.ca

The MD of Bighorn has a Community Services Board that acts as an advocate of community needs. Focusing on recreation, parks, open spaces, culture, libraries, and Family Community and Support Services, it encourages and supports community driven projects and activities that enhance the quality of life of MD residents.

Communities

Exshaw

  • Community Hall
    The Exshaw Community Association owns and operates a three level hall that is physically attached to the Exshaw Legion. The Hall houses the following activities:
    a) Main Floor - used for bingos, parties, dances, private rentals
    b) Second Floor - meetings
    c) Basement - Community Fitness Centre
  • Recreation Grounds
    The Exshaw Recreation Grounds Association owns and operates a recreation area in the southeastern portion of the Hamlet. These facilities are available for private bookings and include:
    a) Baseball Diamond
    b) Playground
    c) Group Campground
    d) Volleyball Court
    e) Horseshoe Pits
  • Playgrounds
    In addition to the playground at the Recreation Grounds, there are playgrounds situated in three other areas; Hamlet Centre; Windridge; and Exshaw School.
  • Library
    The library is located in the basement of the Bighorn municipal office. It is part of the Marigold Library System.
  • Trails
    Located within the hamlet are a number of formal and informal trails. These trails are not marked or maintained.
  • Community Organizations The following non-profit community organizations operate in the Hamlet of Exshaw.
    Exshaw Community Association
    Exshaw Recreation Grounds Association
    Heart Mountain Go-Getters
    Bighorn Library Services
    Exshaw Riding Association
    Royal Canadian Legion

Harvie Heights

  • Community Hall
    Owned and operated by the Harvie Heights Community Association, the hall is a one level cabin. The hall is used for social activities and rented out for small functions.
  • Recreation Area
    There is an outdoor skating rink, tennis court and a playground.
  • Harvie Heights Community Association
  • Harvie Heights Highway Commercial Business Association

Dead Man's Flats

  • Playground
  • Dead Man's Flats Community Association
  • Pigeon Mountain Condominium Association
  • Dead Man's Flats Business Development Association

Lac des Arcs

  • Playground
  • Lac des Arcs Community Association

Benchlands

  • Library/Paperback Depository is part of the Marigold System and is located in the firehall.
  • Play Area
  • Firehall
  • Benchlands Community Association

South Ranchlands

Residents in the area north of the Bow River utilize Beaupre Hall located in the MD of Rocky View. Residents in the West Jumpingpound area utilize the Jumpingpound Community Hall, also in the MD of Rocky View.

  • Benchlands Community Association
  • Beaupre Community Association
  • West Jumpingpound Community Association

Ghost River Country Residential Subdivision

  • Trails
    A large recreation lease exists to the north of the community (jointly held by the MD of Bighorn and the Summer Village of Waiparous). A trail system exists on this parcel of land and is maintained by a local trails association.
  • Ghost Waiparous Trails Association

North Ranchlands

Residents living in the northern portion of the MD utilize facilities located in the Hamlet of Water Valley, which lies in Mountain View County.
Water Valley Community Association



Trans Canada Trail near Dead Man's Flats

Community Lifestyle

MD of Bighorn residents live in a fabulous part of the country. We have easy access to the energetic City of Calgary and our wild and rural landscape is magnificent. Another Bighorn advantage is having great neighbors: Kananaskis Country and Banff National Park. Recreational opportunities abound in the MD of Bighorn: from dogsledding, skiing and skating in the winter, to hiking, horseback riding, cycling, climbing, golfing and camping in the summer.

Camping

  • Ghost Reservoir
  • South Ghost
  • Waiparous Creek
  • Ghost Airstrip
  • North Ghost
  • Waiparous Valley Viewpoint
  • Fallen Tmber South
  • Burnt Timber
  • Lac des Arcs
  • Three Sisters
  • Bow River
  • Green Acres Motel and RV Park

Camping In Alberta
Alberta Parks
Bow Valley Campgrounds and Map
Explorealberta.com
Travel Alberta Camping

Alberta Fire Bans

Golfing

Bighorn is home to one golf course, Brewster's Kananaskis Ranch Golf Resort, and located next door to world class golf courses in Banff, Canmore and Kananaskis.

Skiing/Snowboarding

The MD of Bighorn is not far from:

  • Nakiska
  • Fortress
  • Ski Banff at Norquay
  • Sunshine Village
  • Lake Lousie
  • Canmore Nordic Centre (Cross-country skiing only)

Real Estate

Realtors in the Bow Valley and Cochrane list a wide variety of properties in the MD of Bighorn.

mls.ca/map

Community Events

  • Exshaw
    -Sports day held on the 3rd Saturday of June. A bike parade followed by a pancake breakfast and then games all day at the recreation grounds. Contact the Legion for more information.
    -Annual Legion and Exshaw Community Association Pig Roast held on the 3rd weekend of September, located at the recreation grounds. Includes dinner, door prizes, horse shoe tournament and camping.
    -Annual Christmas Craft Sale
    -Legion's Children's Christmas Party
    -Legion's annual plant sale
    -Exshaw Community Association Monthly Meeting, 3rd Wednesday of the month starting at 7:30 pm at the community hall.
  • South Ranchlands
    -Benchlands Community Association Stampede/Pancake Breakfast
    -Beaupre Community Association, Christmas Craft Fair, Family Picnic/BBQ
  • Lac des Arcs
    -Summer BBQ and Christmas party
  • North Ranchlands
    -Water Valley Stud Auction
    -Water Valley Rodeo
    -Celtic Festival
    -Water Valley Days



Brewster's Kananaskis Ranch Golf Resort

Economic Base

The residents of Bighorn believe that the historically solid industrial base of resource extraction and processing industries, power generation and other industrial development, should continue to be supported as responsible and economically important contributors. Key companies doing business in Bighorn include:

  • Burnco Rock Products (gravel and concrete)
  • Graymont Western Canada Inc. (lime and calcium carbonate production)
  • Lafarge Canada (cement production)
  • Baymag (magnesium oxide production)
  • Petro Canada, Shell Canada, TransCanada Pipeline, Husky, Canadian 88 Energy Corp., Olympia and Esprit (oil and gas industry)
  • TransAlta (hydropower generation)

The MD of Bighorn recognizes regional differences and seeks an appropriate balance amongst agriculture, industry, tourism, other development, and the natural environment. Bighorn strives to balance human development and the protection of the natural environment in a mutually beneficial manner.

Mission Statement and Goals



Natural Resource Extraction and Processing at Exshaw

Education

There are many school choices for residents in the MD. Bow Valley residents can attend school in Exshaw, Canmore, or Banff while Ranchlands residents can attend school in Cochrane, Cremona or Sundre.

Bow Valley

Public Schools:

Canadian Rockies Public Schools
Phone (403) 609-6072 and 678-5545
Canadian Rockies Public Schools

  • Exshaw School K-8, (403) 673-3656
  • Elizabeth Rummel Elementary School, Eng. & Fr. Immersion K-4, Canmore, (403) 678-6292
  • Lawrence Grassi Middle School, Eng. & Fr. Immersion 5-8, Canmore, (403) 678-6006
  • Canmore Collegiate High School 9-12, (403) 678-6192
  • Banff Elementary School K-6, (403) 762-4465
  • Banff Community High School 7-12, (403)762-4411

Separate School System

Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools
www.redeemer.ab.ca

  • Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy, Canmore, (403) 609-3699

Other Schools:

  • Notre-Dame des Monts, Canmore, (403) 609-0002
  • Canmore Pre-school, Canmore, (403)678-2538
  • La Petite Ecole Preschool, Canmore, (403) 678-3325
  • Mountain Gate Community School, Canmore, (403) 609-2105

Cochrane

Public Schools:

Rocky View School Division #41, headquatered in Calgary
Phone (403) 291-6313
www.rockyview.ab.ca

  • Elizabeth Barrett Elementary School, Fr. Immersion K-4
  • Manachaban School, Fr. Immersion 5-8
  • Cochrane High School, Fr. Immersion 9-12
  • Glenbow Elementary School K-4
  • Mitford Middle School 5-8
  • Bow Valley High School 9-12

Separate Schools:

Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District #1, in Calgary (403) 298-1383

  • Holy Spirit Separate School K-6
  • St. Timothy Separate School 7-11
  • Notre-Dame Des Vallees Catholic Francophone School

Preschool/Play Schools:

  • Cochrane Creative Playschool
  • Tiny Town Montessori Preschool
  • Footsteps Preschool Inc.
  • Christopher Robin's Nursery School
  • Bear Preschool

Other:

  • Cochrane Home Educators
  • Cochrane Learning Center - Alternative High School Program

North Ranchlands

Public Schools:

Chinook's Edge School Division
www.chinooksedge.ab.ca

Cremona

  • Cremona School K-12, (403) 637-3856

Sundre

  • River Valley School 1-8, (403)638-3939
  • Sundre Community Learning Centre 9-12, (403) 638-3135
  • Sundre High School 9-12, (403) 638-4545

For more information visit Alberta Government Education

Emergency Services

There are three fire districts in the MD of Bighorn each with its own firehall: Benchlands (also referred to as the "Ghost" fire district), Exshaw, and Jamieson Road. Each district is completely manned by volunteers. The Emergency Services provided by the MD consist of safety codes inspections on commercial operations, fire prevention/suppression equipment and forces. Ambulance services are provided, by agreement, by the towns of Canmore, Cochrane, and the Mountain View Regional Emergency Services Commission. Policing is provided by the RCMP through rural detachments in other centres.

Remember: If it is an emergency, immediately call 911. To report a crime contact your local RCMP Detachment or the police force of your jurisdiction in your area.

RCMP

Canmore
Box 370
101 Elk Run Blvd.
Canmore, AB T1W 1L1
Phone (403) 678-5516

Cochrane
359 1st Street E
Cochrane, AB T4C 1Y7
Phone (403) 932-2211

Sundre
Box 900
215-6 Ave NE
Sundre, AB T0M 1X0
Phone (403) 638-3675

www.rcmp-grc.ca
Alberta Fire Bans



Fire Truck Exshaw District

Health Care

The MD of Bighorn is in the Calgary Health Region
calgaryhealthregion

  • Canmore General Hospital
    1100 Hospital Place
    Canmore, AB T1W 1N2
    Phone: (403) 678-5536
  • Canmore Public Health
    Suite 104, 800 Railway Avenue
    Canmore, AB T1W 1P1
    Phone: (403) 678-5656

Cochrane

  • Cochrane Health Unit
    213 First Street West
    Cochrane, AB T4C 1A6
    Phone: (403) 932-8700

Calgary hospitals:

Physician directory
cpsa.ab.ca

Dentist directory
abda.ab.ca

Key Contacts for Business Development

Municipal

MD office business hours 8:30am - 4:30pm
No. 2 Heart Mountain Drive
Exshaw

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 310
Exshaw, AB
T0L 2C0

Phone:

  • 403-673-3611
  • 403-233-7678 Calgary Direct
  • 403-673-3895 Fax

Email bighorn@mdbighorn.ca

C.A.O.: Martin Buckley
Planning & Development: Greg Birch, Assistant Municipal Manager

Reeve: Dene Cooper
Phone: (403) 673-3968

Provincial

Janis Tarchuk
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Banff-Cochrane Constituency
#127 Legislature Building
10800-97 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2B6
Phone: 780-415-0993
Fax: 780-415-9450

Constituency Office:
PO Box 790
Fourth Floor
229 Bear Street
Banff, Alberta
T1L 1A8
Phone: 403-760-8281
Phone: 1-888-760-8286
Fax: 403-760-5009
banff.cochrane@assembly.ab.ca

Federal

Myron Thompson
Member of Parliament [MP]
Wild Rose Constituency
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Phone: 613-996-5152
Fax: 613-947-4601
E mail: Thompson.M@parl.gc.ca>

Constituency Office:
Box 3816
Bay 3, 213 Main Street
Airdrie, Alberta
T4B 2B9
Phone: 403-948-5103 or 1-800-667-0410
Fax: 403-948-0879
E mail: ThompM1@parl.gc.ca

Location

Longitude and Latitude at Exshaw (Municipal Office)
Longitude - 115 degrees 12'W
Latitude - 51 degrees 4'N
Elevation - varies
Time Zone - Mountain Standard Time (MST)

Highways
The Trans-Canada Highway in the southern portion of the MD, provides quick access to Calgary. The rest of the MD is accessed through a network of Primary and Secondary Highways.

Distances From Exshaw
Cochrane 60 km
Banff 44 km
Canmore 18 km
Calgary 89 km
Edmonton 368 km
Vancouver 888 km
Montreal 4020 km
**Distance is measured from city centre to city centre**



McDougall Church

Post Secondary Education

Depending on where you are in the MD, you can be close to excellent education facilities in Calgary.

Taxation

Residential/Farmland Non-Residential
2004
Municipal Tax Rate 5.0673 5.0832
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate 4.0285 5.8840
Education Opted Out Tax Rate 4.0285 5.8840
Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate .1028 .1028

Transportation

Railway

The CP Rail mainline runs through the MD of Bighorn, in particular, through Exshaw. Industries in proximity to Exshaw rely on CPR and the trucking industry to transport their products.
www.cpr.ca
www.cn.ca

Roads

The Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 1A run through the southern portion of the MD. A network of other roads are used to access the rest of the MD.
AMA Road Report - Popular Routes

Airports

Calgary International Airport
Located on the north east side of the city, Calgary International Airport is one hour away from Exshaw.

Calgary International Airport
2000 Airport Road NE
Calgary, AB T2E 6W5
Phone: (403) 735-1200
Fax: (403) 735-1281
www.calgaryairport.com

Springbank Airport
Just east of the MD of Bighorn, in the MD of Rocky View, is Springbank Airport. It is a reliever airport for the Calgary International Airport. It provides a wide range of commercial and priviate aircraft services.

 Springbank Airport
Springbank Airport Business and Pilots Association

Courier Service

Canmore Courier
Phone (403) 678-5008
www.canmorecourier

www.fedex.com
www.purolator
www.dhl.com
www.canadapost.ca/business
www.ups.com

Utilities

For more information about energy choices visit
Who Provides Electricity and Natural Gas?

Electricity

Energy Provider
Epcor
Phone 310-4300
www.epcor.ca

Energy Distributor
FortisAlberta
Phone 310-9473
www.fortisalberta.com

Natural Gas

Energy Provider
Direct Energy Regulated Services
1-866-420-3174
www.directenergyregulatedservices

Energy Distributor
Atco Gas
310-5678
www.atcogas.ca

Energy Provider and Distributor
Cochrane Lake Gas Co-op
Phone (403) 932-2707

Communication

Telus Communications Inc.
Head Office: Calgary, Alberta
Main Telephone: (403) 530-4200
Residential Service: (403) 310-2255
Business Service: (403) 310-3100
www.telus.com

Shaw Communications
Head Office: Calgary, Alberta
Phone: (403) 750-4500
For Service: (403) 716-6000
www.shaw.ca

Water Utilities

All residents in the MD of Bighorn currently obtain their water from private wells. A municipal water system is currently (2005/2006) under construction for the Highway Commercial District of Harvie Heights.

Wastewater Utilities

The Hamlets of Exshaw and Dead Man's Flats and the Highway Commercial District of Harvie Heights, have municipal sewage treatment systems. All other residents have private sewage treatment systems

Solid Waste Management

In the Bow Valley Hamlets, residents have recycling facilities and are able to dispose of garbage in animal proof garbage bins. In the Ranchlands, there are garbage disposal and recycling facilities at the Jamieson Road waste transfer station and at the Ghost waste transfer station. The Ghost waste transfer station is accessible only on Saturdays as it is a secured facility. The MD operates the waste/recycling system, delivering the materials to Calgary landfills and recycling depots, as appropriate.

Canada Post

  • Exshaw residents have mail boxes at the Exshaw post office
  • Harvie Heights, Dead Man's Flats and Lac des Arcs residents receive their mail in boxes in community kiosks.
  • Benchlands residents receive their mail in boxes at the Cochrane post office
  • Rural residents have mail delivered to post boxes in the nearest town such as Cochrane, Cremona and Didsbury

Population

Total Population    
Population 2004* 1,298
Population 2003* 1,298
Population 2002* 1,298
Population 2001** 1,305
Population 2000* 1,269
Population 1996** 1,269
Population 1991** 1,134
Population % change 1991-1996 10.64%
Population % change 1996-2001 2.23%
* 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 45 25 70 30 25 55
Age 5 - 14 85 100 185 85 75 160
Age 15 - 19 35 40 75 40 45 85
Age 20 - 24 35 25 60 35 35 70
Age 25 - 34 90 90 180 65 80 145
Age 35 - 44 150 140 290 130 115 245
Age 45 - 54 95 80 175 140 115 255
Age 55 - 64 55 55 110 70 70 140
Age 65 - 74 55 45 100 50 45 95
Age 75 and older 25 15 40 20 20 40
Total All Persons 660 610 1,270 675 625 1,300
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Bighorn No. 8, M.D. of Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older  2001  % 
People without high school certificates 285 29.53%
People with high school certificates 55 5.70%
People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma 325 33.68%
People with post-secondary education (not completed) 65 6.74%
People with university diploma/certificate 20 2.07%
People with university degree 215 22.28%
Total Population 20 years and older 965 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Bighorn No. 8, M.D. of Highest Level of Schooling 2001


Population with Post Secondary Qualifications  1996  %  2001  % 
Agriculture and biological sciences 50 11.90% 40 7.14%
Commerce, management and business administration 50 11.90% 125 22.32%
Educational, recreational and counseling services 50 11.90% 50 8.93%
Engineering and applied science tech. and trades 105 25.00% 105 18.75%
Engineering and applied sciences 25 5.95% 25 4.46%
Fine and applied arts 20 4.76% 25 4.46%
Health professionals, science and technologies 25 5.95% 30 5.36%
Humanities and related fields 30 7.14% 55 9.82%
Mathematics and physical sciences 25 5.95% 15 2.68%
Social sciences and related fields 35 8.33% 70 12.50%
Other and/or no specialization 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Total people with post secondary qualifications 420 100.00% 560 100.00%
Females with post-secondary qualifications 170 40.48% 295 52.68%
Males with post-secondary qualifications 250 59.52% 265 47.32%
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 700 770
Not in the labour force, both sexes 270 310
Total population 15 and over 970 1,080
Employed, both sexes 660 715
Unemployed, both sexes 45 50
Participation rate, both sexes 72.00% 71.00%
Unemployment rate, both sexes 6.00% 7.00%
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 100 14.49% 35 4.61%
Mining 25 3.62% 55 7.24%
Manufacturing 115 16.67% 50 6.58%
Construction 75 10.87% 45 5.92%
Transportation. & Utilities 35 5.07% 55 7.24%
Retail and Wholesale 75 10.87% 85 11.18%
Finance 20 2.90% 15 1.97%
Business & Community Services 220 31.88% 385 50.66%
Public Administration 40 5.80% 35 4.61%
Total All Industries 690 100.00% 760 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Bighorn No. 8, M.D. of Labour Force By Industry - 2001


 
Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups  1996  %  2001  % 
Management occupations 55 7.97% 80 10.53%
Business, Finances and administrative occupations 125 18.12% 90 11.84%
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 15 2.17% 35 4.61%
Health occupations 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Occupations in social science; education; government and religion 40 5.80% 45 5.92%
Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport 15 2.17% 25 3.29%
Sales and service occupations 170 24.64% 275 36.18%
Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations 135 19.57% 145 19.08%
Occupations unique to primary industry 95 13.77% 35 4.61%
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities 30 4.35% 20 2.63%
Occupations not elsewhere classified 10 1.45% 10 1.32%
Total - All Occupations (major groups) 690 100.00% 760 100.00%
Females - All Occupations 305 44.20% 345 45.39%
Males - All Occupations 385 55.80% 420 55.26%
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 30 9.52% 45 13.24%
$20,000 - $39,999 55 17.46% 85 25.00%
$40,000 - $59,999 90 28.57% 85 25.00%
$60,000 and over 140 44.44% 135 39.71%
Total number of families 315 100.00% 350 102.94%
Average family income $63,563   $66,420  
Median family income $57,263   $57,416  
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 80 16.33% 70 13.21%
$20,000 - $39,999 95 19.39% 125 23.58%
$40,000 - $59,999 135 27.55% 120 22.64%
$60,000 and over 55 11.22% 215 40.57%
Total number of households 490 100.00% 530 100.00%
Average household income $55,781   $60,296  
Median household income $51,625   $49,558  
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 $212,000 $63,000 $93,000 $52,000 $8,000
Building Permits Value, Industrial $31,576,000 $4,375,000 $2,360,000 $374,000 $255,000
Building Permits Value, Institutional $210,000 $600,000 $60,000 $10,000 $640,000
Building Permits Value, Residential $1,023,000 $1,201,000 $2,564,000 $3,198,000 $785,000
Building Permits Value, Total $33,021,000 $6,239,000 $5,077,000 $3,634,000 $1,688,000
Total Housing Starts 3 7 9 25 4
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 25 5.10% 30 5.71%
Detached Duplexes 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Movable Dwellings 35 7.14% 10 1.90%
Other single attached house 0 0.00% 5 0.95%
Row and semi-detached house 0 0.00% 10 1.90%
Single-detached house 420 85.71% 470 89.52%
Total number of occupied private dwellings 490 100.00% 525 100.00%
Private dwellings, owned 370 75.51% 405 77.14%
Private Dwellings, rented 115 23.47% 115 21.90%
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 30 5.71%
Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 80 15.24%
Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 75 14.29%
Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 115 21.90%
Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 70 13.33%
Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 155 29.52%
Total number of private dwellings constructed 525 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Farming

Bighorn No. 8, M.D. of Total Farm Area : 50 acres

Farms by Total Farm Area (2001)  # of Farms  % of total 
Farms - Under 129 acres 5 9.80%
Farms - 130 to 239 acres 13 25.49%
Farms - 240 to 559 acres 9 17.65%
Farms - 560 to 759 acres 2 3.92%
Farms - 760 to 1,119 acres 4 7.84%
Farms - 1,120 to 1,599 acres 3 5.88%
Farms - 1,600 to 2,239 acres 2 3.92%
Farms - 2,240 acres and over 13 25.49%
Total number of farms reporting 51 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census of Agriculture(numbers may not add up due to rounding)

# of Farms by Total Farm Area

Farms by Total Gross Farm Receipts - 2001  # of Farms  % of total 
Farms gross farm receipts - under $9,999 16 31.37%
Farms gross farm receipts - $10,000 to $49,999 15 29.41%
Farms gross farm receipts - $50,000 to $99,999 6 11.76%
Farms gross farm receipts - $100,000 to $249,999 12 23.53%
Farms gross farm receipts - $250,000 to $499,999 2 3.92%
Farms gross farm receipts - $500,000 and over 0 0.00%
Total number of farms reporting 51 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census of Agriculture(numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Total Gross Farm Receipts

Farming, Continued

Characteristics of Farm Operators  #  % 
Age - Under 35 years 0 0.00%
Age - 35 to 54 years 35 50.00%
Age - 55 years and over 30 42.86%
Average age of operators 54  
     
Number of operators - Female 20 28.57%
Number of operators - Male 50 71.43%
Total number of operators reporting 70 100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census of Agriculture(numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Age of Farm Operators

Projects

Summary of Projects in Bighorn No. 8, M.D. of as of September 2006

Project Sector  Number of Projects  Project Cost 
Tourism/Recreation  1  $33,000,000 
Total 1  $33,000,000 
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 
Announced   1  $33,000,000 
Total 1  $33,000,000 
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 Bighorn No. 8, M.D. of as of September 2006

Company Name  Project 
Description 		 Project 
Location 		 Project 
Cost 		 Construction 
Schedule 		 Status 
Stoney Nakoda First Nation / Mini Thni Casino Corp.  Nakoda Entertainment Resort (Casino and Hotel Development)  MD of Bighorn (Morley)  $33,000,000  2006-2007  Announced  

 

 

Disclaimer: Information in this profile has been provided from a variety of external sources. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy, currency and reliability of the content and data, AlbertaFirst.com Ltd. accepts no responsibility in this regard.


© AlbertaFirst.com Ltd., 2006.