- Welcome
- Area Overview
- Building Permits
- 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
- Utilities
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Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of
Welcome
The Council and Staff at the Municipal District of Willow Creek welcome you to “The Land of Endless Opportunities”. located along the foothills of the great Canadian Rockies, the M.D. boasts many opportunites for good country living, a strong economic base including agriculture, oil and gas exploration, wind power and a host of commercial activities along with a low crime rate, affordable properties and a clean environment.
There are five independent urban municipalities within the boundaries of the M.D. that offer educational, recreational and commercial services to the residents. Those towns include Nanton, Stavely, Claresholm, Granum and Fort Macleod. Also there are the tiny hamlets of Parkland, Moon River and Woodhouse where neighbours love to share a cup of coffee. History is preserved in all of these communities where country life reigns supreme.
Area Overview
Take a look The Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26 is a rural municipality north of the city of Lethbridge.
Climate
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Community Services
Each individual Community caters to its townspeople and their needs by supplying programs and organizations to accommodate them however possible.
Nanton
- Dressing Up Store
- Food Bank
- Nanton Chamber of Commerce
- Nanton Community Bus Society
- Nanton Emergency Services
- Nanton Environmental Action Society
- Nanton Fire Department (Volunteer)
- Project Read
- Thelma Fanning Library
- Nanton FCSS
Granum
- Granum FCSS
- Granum Educational Support Society
- Drop In Centre B
- lunden Centre
Claresholm
- Auxillary to Willow Creek Auxilliary Hospital
- Claresholm Community Centre Association
- Claresholm Food Bank
- Claresholm Low Vision Group
- Parents Conversation Corner
- u-Save Food Co-op
- Volunteer Fire Department
Fort Macleod
- Continuing Ed
- Adult Education Course
- R.C.M.P. Municipal Library
Stavely
- Stavely Municipal Library
- Stavely Community Chest
- Stavely Local Initiatives
- Stavely Community Hall Board
Community Lifestyle
Each town within the M.D. Provides all kinds of interesting events programs and groups for people to participate or view at any time of the year.
Organized Groups
Agricultural – Wild life /Town and Country
Nanton
- Ag Society
- Centennial Horse Club
- High School Rodeo
- Nantonite Rodeo
- Porcupine Hills Fish and Game
- 4H Beef Club
Claresholm
- Ag Society
- Claresholm Duck Unlimited
- Claresholm Farmers Market
- Claresholm Fish and Game Association
- Claresholm Rodeo Club 4H
- Claresholm Beef Club 4H
- Willow Creek Wranglers Light Horse Club
Granum
- Homesteader
Fort Macleod
- Midnight Stadium
Stavely
- Stavely and District Ag Societ
- Stavely Stampeders
- 4H Light Horse Club
- Stavely/Parkland
- 4H Beef Club
- Stavely Indoor Rodeo Association
Art/Culture/ Friends
Stavely
- Museum Society of Stavely and District
- Willow Creek Cowboy Poetry & Music Society
Claresholm
- Claresholm Historical Society
- Sons of Norway
- 4H Claresholm nimble Fingers Sewing club
- Claresholm Dance Troupe
- Claresholm Community Singers
- Chinook Camera Club
- Claresholm Potters Guild
- Wildrose Bluegrass & Contry Music Society
Fort Macleod
- Empress Theatre
- Fort Macleod Historical Society
Granum
- Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree
- Millenium Centre
Nanton
- Alpha Eta/ XI Chi Sorority
- Art Club
- Chinook Singers and Players
- Gamma XI
- Kozy Korner
- Nanton Lancaster Bomber Society
- Perceptor Sigma Sorority
- Rainbow Country Dancers
- Shady Grove Bluegrass & Old Tyme Music Festival
- Tap Town Trailer Club
- Willow Creek Historical Society
Church Organizations
Nanton
- A.C.W Anglican Church Woman
- A.O.T.S. (as one that serves)
- C.W.C.
- C.W.L
- U.C.W
Granum
- U.C.W
Claresholm
- C.W.L
- U.C.W
Fort Macleod
- A.C.W
- U.C.W
Stavely
- U.C. W
Sports Organizations/ Groups
Adult Sports
Nanton
- Commercial & Oldtime Hockey
- Curling Club
- Gymnastics Club
- Ladies Fastball
- Marlins Swim Club
- Men’s Fastball
- Minor Hockey
- Nanton Golf Club
- Nanton minor Baseball/Softball
- Nanton Skating Club
- Nanton Soccer
- Rifle & Revolver Club
- Senior Hockey Sports
- Facility rentals
- Umpires
Granum
- Granview Recreation Park
- Granum Golf and Country Club
Claresholm
- Claresholm Curling Club
- Claresholm Golf Club
- Men’s Hockey
- Co-Ed Slowpitch Society
- Trap Club
- Co-Ed Volleyball
- Walk in-doors
- Women’s Running
Fort Macleod
- Hockey
- Figure Skating/Public Skating
- Curling
- Slo-pitch
- Hard ball
- Golf Club
- Swim Club
- Royal Life Saving Society Swimming Program
- Track and Field
Stavely
- Stavely Figure Skating
- Stavely Golf Club
- Stavely Minor Hockey
Youth Sports
Nanton
- Gymnastics Club
- Curling Club
- Marlins Swim Club
- Minor Hockey
- Nanton Golf Club
- Nanton minor Baseball/Softball
- Nanton Skating Club
- Nanton Soccer
- Rifle & Revolver Club
Granum
- Granview Recreation Park
- Granum Golf and Country Club
Fort Macleod
- Hockey
- Figure Skating/Public Skating
- Curling
- Slo-pitch
- Hard ball
- Golf Club
- Swim Club
- Royal Life Saving Society Swimming Program
- Track and Field
Stavely
- Stavely Figure Skating
- Stavely Golf Club
- Stavely Minor Hockey
Claresholm
- Bantam Football
- Claresholm Gymnastics
- Claresholm Kraken Summer Swim Club
- Claresholm Minor Hockey
- Claresholm Skating Club
- Minor Ball
- Tae Kwon Do
- Willow Creek Soccer League
Seniors
Nanton
- Silver Willow Lodge
- Madison Manor
- Kozy Korner
Granum
Unavailable
Fort Macleod
Unavailable
Stavely
- Stavely Golden Age Centre
Claresholm
- Wandering Willows
- Willow Creek Hospital
- Claresholm Care Centre
Economic Base
| Financial Institution | ATB Financial | BMO – Bank of Montreal | CIBC | Macleod Savings and Credit Union |
| Claresholm | 115- 49 Ave W. 625-4451 | 4901 1St Street. 625-3366 | 4821 1St Street. 625-3331 | 134 50 Ave. W. 625-4401 |
| Fort Macleod | 221 Macleod Blvd. 553-4444 | X | X | 2209 2nd Ave. 553-4414 |
| Granum | 210 Railway Ave. 687-3794 | X | X | X |
| Nanton | 2202 20th Street. 646-2207 | X | 1919 20th Ave. 646-2201 | 2014 21st Ave. 646-2610 |
| Stavely | None | None | None | None |
Click here for a listing of all the Businesses in the Municipal District of Willow Creek
Economic Facts
| Single Family | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 YTD | 2005 YTD | % Change |
| Average Sale Price | 239,572 | 277,658 | 241,111 | 273,070 | 13.26% |
| Listings | 3,008 | 3,051 | 14,106 | 14,064 | -0.30% |
| Sales | 1,906 | 2,358 | 8,435 | 9,603 | 13.85% |
| Dollar Volume | 463,093,210 | 633,616,399 | 2,033,768,780 | 2,622,295,055 | 28.94% |
| Sales to Listing Ratio | 64.26% | 74.80% | 59.80% | 68.28% | 14.19% |
| Median Price | 221,700 | 244,900 | 220,000 | 241,000 | 9.55% |
| Condominium | |||||
| Average Sale Price | 164,503 | 181,379 | 163,701 | 180,858 | 10.48% |
| Listings | 1,089 | 1,094 | 5,196 | 5,247 | 0.98% |
| Sales | 692 | 867 | 2,955 | 3,508 | 18.71% |
| Dollar Volume | 113,836,194 | 157,255,743 | 483,735,165 | 634,449,383 | 31.16% |
| Sales to listing Ratio | 63.55% | 79.25% | 56.87% | 66.86% | 17.56% |
| Median Price | 150,000 | 165,000 | 148,000 | 162,000 | 9.46% |
| Mobile | |||||
| Average Sale Price (incl. In Residential) | 37,865 | 35,831 | 46,443 | 37,096 | -20.13% |
| Listings (incl. In Residential) | 48 | 35 | 229 | 190 | -17.03% |
| Sales (incl. In Residential) | 17 | 24 | 68 | 71 | 4.41% |
| Dollar Volume (incl. In Residential) | 643,700 | 859,950 | 3,158,143 | 62,633,796 | -16.60% |
| Sales to Listing Ratio (incl. In Residential) | 35.42% | 68.57% | 35.42% | 37.37% | 5.51% |
| Median Price | 46,000 | 33,000 | 40,500 | 31,000 | -23.46% |
| Rural w/Home | |||||
| Average Sale Price | 431,794 | 487,938 | 440,839 | 505,208 | 14.60% |
| Listings | 165 | 178 | 869 | 899 | 3.45 |
| Sales | 62 | 99 | 332 | 403 | 21.39% |
| Dollar Volume | 26,771,200 | 48,305,872 | 146,358,533 | 203,598,810 | 39.11% |
| Sales to Listing Ratio | 37.58% | 55.62% | 38.21% | 44.83% | 17.34% |
| Median Price | 363,000 | 440,000 | 376,000 | 440,000 | 17.02% |
| Rural Land | |||||
| Average Sale Price | 233,867 | 291,674 | 237,882 | 263,528 | 10.78% |
| Listings | 58 | 74 | 269 | 311 | 15.61% |
| Sales | 24 | 31 | 74 | 117 | 58.11% |
| Dollar Volume | 5,612,800 | 9,041,900 | 17,603,243 | 30,832,731 | 75.15% |
| Sales to Listing Ratio | 41.38% | 41.89% | 27.51% | 37.62% | 36.76% |
| Median Price | 170,000 | 178,000 | 175,000 | 175,000 | 0.00% |
| Residential Combined (single Family, Condo, Mobile) | |||||
| Average Sale Price | 218,612 | 249,522 | 219,991 | 247,260 | 12.40% |
| Listings | 4,145 | 4,180 | 19,531 | 19,501 | -0.15% |
| Sales | 2,642 | 3,173 | 11,458 | 13,182 | 15.05% |
| Dollar Volume | 577,573,104 | 791,732,092 | 2,520,662,088 | 3,259,378,234 | 29.31 |
| Sales to Listing Ratio | 63.74% | 75.91% | 58.67% | 67.60% | 15.22% |
| Median Price | 202,500 | 222,000 | 202,000 | 220,000 | 8.91% |
| Total MLS | |||||
| Average Sale Price | 223,591 | 257,063 | 226,283 | 254,985 | 12.68% |
| Listings | 4,368 | 4,432 | 20,669 | 20,711 | 0.20% |
| Sales | 2,728 | 3,303 | 11,864 | 13,702 | 15.49% |
| Dollar Volume | 609,957,104 | 849,079,864 | 2,684,623,864 | 3,493,809,775 | 30.14 |
| Sales to Listing Ratio | 62.45% | 74.53% | 57.40% | 66.16% | 15.26% |
Education
M.D. of Willow Creek is part of the Livingstone Range School Division #68, located in Claresholm
|
School |
Location | Phone Number |
Grades |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.B. Daley Community School | Nanton | (403)646-3161 | K – Grade 6 |
| Canyon Elementary | Pincher Creek | (403)627-3118 | K-Grade 6 |
| Claresholm Elementary School | Claresholm | (403)625-3371 | K - Grade 3 |
| Crowsnest Consolidated High School | Crowsnest Pass | (403)563-5651 | Grades 7 - 12 |
| F.P. Walshe School | Fort Macleod | (403)553-4411 | Grades 8 - 12 |
| G.R. Davis Elementary School | Fort Macleod | (403)553-3744 | Grades 4 - 7 |
| Horace Allan School | Crowsnest | (403)563-3998 | K- Grade 3 |
| Isabelle Sellon | Blairemore | (403)562-8815 | Grades 4- 6 |
| J.T. Foster High School | Nanton | (403)646-2264 | Grades 7 - 12 |
| Livingstone Colony School | Lundbreck | (403)628-2960 | K- Grade 12 |
| Matthew Halton Community School | Pincher Creek | (403)627-4414 | Grades 7- 12 |
| Stavely Elementary School | Stavely | (403)549-3757 | K - Grade 7 |
| W.A. Day Elementary School | Fort Macleod | (403)553-3362 | K - Grade 7 |
| West Meadow School | Claresholm | (403)625-4464 | Grades 4- 6 |
| Willow Creek Composite School | Claresholm | (403)625-3387 | Grades 7-12 |
Emergency Services
Police Special Constable and RCMP
- Departments in: Vulcan, Fort Macleod, Claresholm, Granum, Nanton.
- Special Constable : M.D. – Constable Dave Furrie Nanton: Constable George Woof
Hospital(s):
Fort Macleod, Claresholm.
Fire Department:
Volunteer – Claresholm, Stavely, Granum, Nanton, Fort Macleod, and Moon River Estates
Health Care
HOSPITALS
- Claresholm General Hospital - Claresholm
- Lethbridge General Hospital – Lethbridge
- Fort Macleod Hospital – Ft. Macleod
- Pincher Creek General – Pincher Creek
- Willow Creek Auxillary - Claresholm
LODGES
- Claresholm Care Centre - Claresholm
- Silver Willow Lodge - Nanton
- Madison Manor - Nanton
- Extendicare Fort Macleod - Fort Macleod
- Porcupine Hills Lodge - Claresholm
Key Contacts for Business Development
MUNICIPAL
Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26
Box 550
Claresholm, Alberta
T0L 0T0
Phone: (403) 625-3351
Fax: (403) 625-3886
Administration Building – Highway 520 W. Claresholm, Alberta.
Evan Berger – Reeve
Cynthia Vizzutti – Chief Administrative Officer
Location
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Post Secondary Education
Bow Valley College
Blairmore Campus
Claresholm Campus
Pincher Creek Campus Lethbridge Campus
Lethbridge Community College
Fort MacLeod Campus
Lethbridge Community College
Taxation
What is a mill rate?
A mill rate is the rate used to calculate your annual tax levy. It is the amount of taxes t be raised for every $1 of assessed value. For example; with a residential mill rate of 8.3720, a tax parcel valued at $1,000 would have a tax levy of $837.20. The mill rates are set every year by a bylaw approved by the M.D. Council.
How is the mill rate calculated?
The mill rates are calculated by dividing the amount of revenue required by the total assessment of all taxable property within the M.D. of Willow Creek. The tax levy is calculated by multiplying the mill rate by the property assessment.
When do I have to pay my taxes?
Property taxes are due October 31st of each year.
Are there Discounts for early Payment?
The M.D. does not offer any discounts for early payments.
How does a change of address impact my M.D. account?
A change of address must be given to the M.D. to allow prompt mail reception of Assessment/Tax notices from different departments that relate to your property or neighboring properties, and information letters sent by the M.D. to its ratepayers. Please note that the Land Titles Office (LTO) should also be notified of a change of address in order to update your title information and; in fact, notifying the LTO (call 297-6511 to learn how) will result in notification to the M.D. since LTO then sends that address change on to title to the M.D.
Why do I have to pay Education Taxes?
The M.D. of Willow Creek is required by legislation to collect taxes on behalf of the Provincial Government. Landowners must pay education taxes on property owned in every municipality in the Province. Inquiries pertaining to Education taxes should be directed to: Alberta School Foundation Fund Livingstone Range School Division #68
Do we have to fill out school support forms?
As the M.D. of Willow Creek only has a Public School District within their boundaries no school support forms need to be filled out. Alberta School Act provides that, where both a public and separate school district exist in the same area, all individuals who are Roman Catholic must direct their taxes in support of schools to the Catholic School District . All other individuals must direct their taxes in support of schools to the Public School District . These conditions only apply to property within the Separate School District . Education taxes on property outside of the Separate School District are directed to the Public School District . If this school support is undeclared, the Education portion of your property taxes will be directed to the Alberta School Foundation Fund and redistributed on an equal amount per student to Public and Separate school boards in Alberta .
Transportation
|
Driving Distance from Claresholm
|
km
|
miles
|
Time Required |
| Calgary (city centre) |
122
|
76
|
1 hour, 15 minutes |
| Calgary International Airport |
137
|
85
|
1 hour, 31 minutes |
| Edmonton, Alberta |
393
|
244
|
4 hours, 15 minutes |
| Vancouver, British Columbia |
696
|
433
|
12 hours, 43 minutes |
| Toronto, Ontario |
2679
|
1665
|
34 hours, 42 minutes |
| United States Border (Coutts, Alberta crossing) |
189
|
117.5
|
2 hours, 27 minutes |
| Lethbridge |
92
|
57
|
55 minutes |
| Fort Macleod |
40
|
25
|
24 minutes |
| Stavely |
26
|
16
|
15 minutes |
| Parkland |
35
|
22
|
21 minutes |
| Nanton |
45
|
28
|
27 minutes |
It is important to note that time required is calculated based on 'ideal' traffic and weather conditions.
The Grey hound bus runs through the various towns and cities within the MD. The Greyhound has stops in Claresholm, Fort Macleod and as well as the City of Lethbridge click here for more information.
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2004* | 5,412 |
| Population 2003* | 5,412 |
| Population 2002* | 5,412 |
| Population 2001** | 5,415 |
| Population 2000* | 5,091 |
| Population 1996** | 5,113 |
| Population 1991** | 4,764 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | 6.83% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | 5.52% |
| * 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 | 205 | 225 | 430 | 195 | 235 | 430 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 575 | 460 | 1,035 | 530 | 505 | 1,035 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 215 | 220 | 435 | 280 | 205 | 485 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 145 | 115 | 260 | 125 | 125 | 250 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 305 | 320 | 625 | 255 | 290 | 545 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 435 | 415 | 850 | 415 | 415 | 830 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 330 | 300 | 630 | 400 | 370 | 770 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 225 | 205 | 430 | 300 | 260 | 560 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 180 | 125 | 305 | 185 | 150 | 335 |
| Age 75 and older | 60 | 55 | 115 | 85 | 75 | 160 |
| Total All Persons | 2,675 | 2,435 | 5,110 | 2,780 | 2,635 | 5,415 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
Willow Creek No. 26, 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 | 1,330 | 38.72% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 460 | 13.39% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 980 | 28.53% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 310 | 9.02% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 45 | 1.31% | ||
| People with university degree | 315 | 9.17% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 3,435 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of Highest Level of Schooling 2001
| Population with Post Secondary Qualifications | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Agriculture and biological sciences | 215 | 18.30% | 290 | 21.56% |
| Commerce, management and business administration | 195 | 16.60% | 215 | 15.99% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 180 | 15.32% | 165 | 12.27% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 255 | 21.70% | 320 | 23.79% |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 15 | 1.12% |
| Fine and applied arts | 60 | 5.11% | 50 | 3.72% |
| Health professionals, science and technologies | 135 | 11.49% | 190 | 14.13% |
| Humanities and related fields | 40 | 3.40% | 20 | 1.49% |
| Mathematics and physical sciences | 15 | 1.28% | 15 | 1.12% |
| Social sciences and related fields | 70 | 5.96% | 60 | 4.46% |
| Other and/or no specialization | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total people with post secondary qualifications | 1,175 | 100.00% | 1,345 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 580 | 49.36% | 680 | 50.56% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 595 | 50.64% | 665 | 49.44% |
| 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 | 2,975 | 2,945 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 685 | 985 |
| Total population 15 and over | 3,660 | 3,925 |
| Employed, both sexes | 2,880 | 2,875 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 95 | 70 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 81.00% | 75.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 3.00% | 2.00% |
| 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 | 1,640 | 55.59% | 1,385 | 47.35% |
| Mining | 20 | 0.68% | 35 | 1.20% |
| Manufacturing | 135 | 4.58% | 120 | 4.10% |
| Construction | 120 | 4.07% | 140 | 4.79% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 115 | 3.90% | 150 | 5.13% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 265 | 8.98% | 235 | 8.03% |
| Finance | 70 | 2.37% | 55 | 1.88% |
| Business & Community Services | 460 | 15.59% | 705 | 24.10% |
| Public Administration | 25 | 0.85% | 75 | 2.56% |
| Total All Industries | 2,950 | 100.00% | 2,925 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 90 | 3.05% | 180 | 6.15% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 315 | 10.66% | 280 | 9.57% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 10 | 0.34% | 55 | 1.88% |
| Health occupations | 95 | 3.21% | 125 | 4.27% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 110 | 3.72% | 150 | 5.13% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 35 | 1.18% | 30 | 1.03% |
| Sales and service occupations | 460 | 15.57% | 285 | 9.74% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 315 | 10.66% | 425 | 14.53% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 1,485 | 50.25% | 1,355 | 46.32% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 40 | 1.35% | 45 | 1.54% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 25 | 0.85% | 20 | 0.68% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 2,955 | 100.00% | 2,925 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 1,290 | 43.65% | 1,225 | 41.88% |
| Males - All Occupations | 1,665 | 56.35% | 1,695 | 57.95% |
| 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 | 175 | 14.83% | 125 | 11.11% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 405 | 34.32% | 350 | 31.11% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 320 | 27.12% | 310 | 27.56% |
| $60,000 and over | 280 | 23.73% | 340 | 30.22% |
| Total number of families | 1,180 | 100.00% | 1,125 | 100.00% |
| Average family income | $45,840 | $64,301 | ||
| Median family income | $40,557 | $50,916 | ||
| 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 | 295 | 20.42% | 190 | 12.30% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 485 | 33.56% | 440 | 28.48% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 355 | 24.57% | 300 | 19.42% |
| $60,000 and over | 85 | 5.88% | 610 | 39.48% |
| Total number of households | 1,445 | 100.00% | 1,545 | 100.00% |
| Average household income | $42,252 | $61,242 | ||
| Median household income | $37,623 | $48,096 | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Family Expenditure
| Expenditure Category | 1992 | % of total | 1996 | % of total |
| Food and Shelter | $14,923,135 | 37.08% | $18,463,162 | 35.38% |
| Clothing | $2,730,510 | 6.78% | $3,200,458 | 6.13% |
| Education and Reading materials | $827,965 | 2.06% | $1,086,791 | 2.08% |
| Health and Personal care | $2,501,355 | 6.21% | $3,486,544 | 6.68% |
| Hshld. operationas and furnishings | $4,414,025 | 10.97% | $6,396,042 | 12.26% |
| Recreation | $3,252,985 | 8.08% | $4,252,387 | 8.15% |
| Transportation | $8,294,165 | 20.61% | $10,241,928 | 19.63% |
| Miscellaneous | $3,293,580 | 8.18% | $5,053,613 | 9.68% |
| Total Current Consumption | $40,249,690 | 100.00% | $52,180,925 | 100.00% |
| Total # of Households | 1,355 | 1,447 | ||
| Average Consumption per Household | $29,705 | $36,061 | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding). | ||||
Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of Family Expenditures (1996)
Building Permits
| Total Building Permit Values | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
| Building Permits Value, Commercial | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $60,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Industrial | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Institutional | $0 | $0 | $40,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Residential | $2,076,000 | $1,223,000 | $2,844,000 | $1,599,000 | $1,563,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Total | $2,076,000 | $1,223,000 | $2,884,000 | $1,629,000 | $1,623,000 |
| Total Housing Starts | 33 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 23 |
| 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% | 5 | 0.32% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 55 | 3.79% | 75 | 4.82% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 10 | 0.69% | 15 | 0.96% | |
| Single-detached house | 1,370 | 94.48% | 1,465 | 94.21% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 1,450 | 100.00% | 1,555 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 1,080 | 74.48% | 1,235 | 79.42% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 360 | 24.83% | 305 | 19.61% | |
| 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 | 375 | 24.43% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 165 | 10.75% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 160 | 10.42% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 335 | 21.82% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 265 | 17.26% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 235 | 15.31% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 1,535 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
Farming
Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of Total Farm Area : 890 acres
| Farms by Total Farm Area (2001) | # of Farms | % of total |
| Farms - Under 129 acres | 117 | 13.18% |
| Farms - 130 to 239 acres | 153 | 17.23% |
| Farms - 240 to 559 acres | 177 | 19.93% |
| Farms - 560 to 759 acres | 73 | 8.22% |
| Farms - 760 to 1,119 acres | 91 | 10.25% |
| Farms - 1,120 to 1,599 acres | 85 | 9.57% |
| Farms - 1,600 to 2,239 acres | 66 | 7.43% |
| Farms - 2,240 acres and over | 126 | 14.19% |
| Total number of farms reporting | 888 | 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 | 123 | 13.85% |
| Farms gross farm receipts - $10,000 to $49,999 | 234 | 26.35% |
| Farms gross farm receipts - $50,000 to $99,999 | 130 | 14.64% |
| Farms gross farm receipts - $100,000 to $249,999 | 197 | 22.18% |
| Farms gross farm receipts - $250,000 to $499,999 | 114 | 12.84% |
| Farms gross farm receipts - $500,000 and over | 90 | 10.14% |
| Total number of farms reporting | 888 | 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 | 150 | 12.05% |
| Age - 35 to 54 years | 660 | 53.01% |
| Age - 55 years and over | 435 | 34.94% |
| Average age of operators | 50 | |
| Number of operators - Female | 355 | 28.51% |
| Number of operators - Male | 890 | 71.49% |
| Total number of operators reporting | 1,245 | 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 Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of as of September 2006
| Project Sector | Number of Projects | Project Cost | |||
| Power | 3 | $370,000,000 | |||
| Infrastructure | 4 | $18,100,000 | |||
| Total | 7 | $388,100,000 | |||
| 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 | 4 | $80,100,000 | |||
| Proposed | 2 | $108,000,000 | |||
| Under Construction | 1 | $200,000,000 | |||
| Total | 7 | $388,100,000 | |||
| 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 Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of as of September 2006
| Company Name | Project Description |
Project Location |
Project Cost |
Construction Schedule |
Status |
| Windrise Power Inc. | Wind Farm (99MW) Phases 1 and 2 | MD of Willow Creek (S of Fort Macleod) | $200,000,000 | 2006-2008 | Under Construction |
| Vision Quest Windpower | 'Blue Trail' Wind Power Project (60MW) | MD of Willow Creek (SW of Fort Macleod) | $100,000,000 | - | Proposed |
| GW Power Corp. | 'Soderglen' Wind Power Project (75 MW) | MD of Willow Creek | $70,000,000 | 2006-2006 | Completed |
| Town of Claresholm | PINE COULEE WATER PIPELINE | MD of Willow Creek (Pine Coulee Reservoir to Claresholm) | $8,000,000 | - | Proposed |
| Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation | SH 519 Widen and Base Pave | MD of Willow Creek (E of SH 811) | $4,800,000 | 2005-2006 | Completed |
| Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation | Highway 3 Pave | MD of Willow Creek (W of SH810 to W of Hwy 2) | $3,300,000 | 2006-2006 | Completed |
| Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation | SH 785 Pave | MD of Willow Creek (Hwy 2 to Head Smashed In BJ | $2,000,000 | 2006-2006 | Completed |
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