Community & Business Profile

Marwayne: Life from All Angles Marwayne’s slogan plays off the village’s unique street configuration and acknowledges the history of our community. While Marwayne has retained its rural, small- town atmosphere, it fosters a modern business culture in an oil, gas, and agriculture rich region, a region that is open for business 24-hours a day. Choosing our community means you are choosing the Marwayne advantage: a lifestyle that embraces everything needed for a rich and fun-filled life that balances community, family, business and play. We invite you to visit our community and personally experience Marwayne’s angles. Photo 1

Area Overview Marwayne is located just 10 minutes north of the Yellowhead TransCanada Highway and on the major corridor of Secondary Highway 897, the direct route to the City of Cold Lake and Cold Lake Oil Sands deposit. The oil and gas industry is very active providing diverse, high-income jobs. Marwayne is also one of the best farming and ranching districts in western Canada. Residents enjoy affordable small-town living within Marw ayne a half-hour drive to the City of Lloydminster.

The surrounding region is also referred to as The Lakeland Region due to its numerous lakes and rivers. Lea Park and the North Saskatchewan River are only a ten-minute drive north, and Whitney Lakes Provincial Park is a half-hour drive north. The lakes and rivers provide the community with an opportunity to take on a larger role as a seasonal service provider for tourists in the region.

Marwayne is located in an area with many economic opportunities and is in an excellent position to increase its existing sustainable economic base. Figure 1 Geographic Location Latitude: 53.32 Longitude: 110.2 Land Area: 76 hectares Rural Neighbor: County of Vermilion River

Location Situated in the County of Vermilion River, Marwayne is located at the junction of Highway 45 and Secondary Highway 897, 33 km northwest of Lloydminster and 240 km east of Edmonton (Figure 2). Connecting highways are Highway 45, leading east to the Saskatchewan border, and Secondary Highway 897, leading north to Cold Lake and south to Highway 16 (The Yellowhead).

Transportation Cold Lake Air Service: The nearest regional airport is at the Lloydminster Airport, which has a 1,525 meter runway and all-weather facilities. Local carriers include Air BC with daily service to Calgary. Highways: Lloydminster Connecting Highways are Highway 45 and Secondary Highway 897. Trucking Firms: Rosenau Transport, Priority Post, Purolator, Figure 2 and Loomis all have service to Marwayne.

Regional Information

The northeast region has a rich heritage and diverse landscapes ranging from open prairies to a lake district with more than 150 lakes. Forestry, fishing, mining, and oil and gas industries have the largest number of individuals employed (www.albertahub.com). The Alberta Northeast HUB region accounts for 15% of Alberta's total production of oats, and 12% of Alberta's total production of canola. The Alberta Northeast HUB region's production of cattle accounts for 10% of the provincial total, and 12% of the province's bison. Other major livestock in the region includes horses (9% of the province's total) hogs (3%), sheep/lambs (6%), goats (8%), chickens (2%), elk (15%), deer (10%), and llamas & alpacas.

Marwayne is located in the Northeast Alberta Marketplace on the southern tip of the Cold Lake Oil Sands Deposit. Oil and gas drilling activity is very strong around Marwayne. Location combined with a region known world-wide for its innovation in the oil & gas industry has resulted in significant growth in recent years, and there are many projects scheduled for the region in the near future that will lead to economic growth, an increase in regional population, and long-term sustainability. For more in depth information on the region, visit www.marwayne.ca and click on the BUSINESS tab.

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Marwayne: Life from All Angles

Brand Statement Marwayne’s brand statement was derived from the vision, mission, values, and goals that were articulated in its 2009 AUMA award-winning sustainability plan Looking to the Future. Marwayne is progressive and professional in agriculture, oil and gas, and bolstered by generational wealth. While many people come to the region to work, people come to Marwayne for its lifestyle. Friendly, family-oriented, and offering many leisure activities, Marwayne is proud of its western roots and its innovative leadership in industry.

Three Themes Ensuring a Quality Life from All Angles Business, Family, and Play are the three themes that guide Marwayne’s growth and development in policies and operation. Balancing work, family, and leisure time is important to the development of an entire community. Everything from Marwayne’s recreation activities and program development, service delivery, recreational facility development, and strategies to foster economic growth, downtown revitalization, and the entrepreneurial spirit must all follow a balanced approach.

For more information on our strategic and development plans, go to www.marwayne.ca and click on the BUSINESS and COMMUNITY tabs.

BUSINESS: Marwayne’s approach to economic development is guided by a desire to support local business, foster prosperity, and develop an economy and labor force that is sufficiently diverse.

If you don’t know where you’re going . . . you’ll probably end up somewhere else! (Mark Twain)

The Village has . annexed land for light industrial/commercial development; . developed an Area Structure Plan and appropriate zoning . ensured communication between the County and Village about future land use and development; . developed a Municipal Development Plan and Sustainability Plan; . established an Economic Development Committee; and . maintained regional partnerships with Alberta’s HUB, the Lloydminster Economic Development Corporation, Community Futures, and the Vermilion River Regional Alliance.

FAMILY: Marwayne strives to build and maintain a vibrant, safe, and healthy community with a strong social fabric that supports the family.

Great communities don’t just happen. They evolve from careful planning, smart design and listening to what people want. (PEC Development Group)

The Village . ensures development, land use and transportation policies serve to maintain the small town feel of Marwayne; . works to ensure that its citizens have access to quality education and basic public services; . empowers volunteers to remain the driving force of our community; . builds partnerships among residents, businesses and community stakeholders to achieve the shared Community Vision; . understands we are part of a larger community and seeks opportunities to work with neighboring communities, regional, provincial and federal governments; and . strives to see that all children are valued and cared for by all adults so that their lives are rich in developmental assets.

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PLAY: Marwayne knows that empowered volunteers are the “heartbeat” of the community, is united in the culture of recreation, and encourages the facilitation of year-round indoor and outdoor recreation that keeps residents healthy, active and engaged in sports, the arts, and culture.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. (Margaret Mead)

The Village, the Ag Society, community groups, and citizens . plan and prioritize community projects together to ensure adequate funding and volunteer availability while recognizing the autonomy of each organization; . support over 30 not-for-profit community groups in Marwayne; . know that empowered volunteers are the “heartbeat” of the community; . strive to maintain national quality events such as the Lea Park Pro Rodeo; . grow regional events such as the Professional Bull Riding event and regional and provincial tournaments held at local recreational facilities; and . value their unique location within 30-minute drive from provincial lakes and parks. Photo 4

Marwayne: Life from All Angles

Marwayne’s BUSINESS Advantage

1. Location, location, location – businesses know location is everything! a. Young Work Force . Population is 667 (2013 census) – a 27% increase in the last 7 years! . Median age of village residents is 33.4. . 26.6% of its population is under 15. We have larger families in comparison to the Alberta average. . Marwayne’s population pyramid suggests that individuals in the 20-39 years age cohort live and work in their home community. Photo 5

b. People & Talent (2006 census) % of Marwayne’s population . Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10.8% . College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma 25.7% . University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 2.7% . University certificate, diploma, or degree 10.8%

c. Transportation Infrastructure – 18 km north of the Yellowhead Trans-Canada Highway i. Highway Traffic Counts (Alberta Transportation 2011-2012) . Highway 897 & TWP 524 o average annual daily traffic 2180 (2011) compared to 2740 (2012) o 20.2% is commercial vehicles; and 78% is passenger vehicles (2012) o average summer daily traffic 2014 (2011) compared to 2980 (2012) . Highway 897 & Highway 45 o average annual daily traffic 2120 (2011) compared to 2580 (2012) o 31.62% is commercial vehicles; and 65.6% is passenger vehicles (2012) o average summer daily traffic 2380 (2011) compared to 2800 (2012) ii. Airway . The nearest regional airport is at the Lloydminster Airport, which has a 1,525 meter runway and all-weather facilities. . Local carrier is Central Mountain Air. iii. Railway . Marwayne is situated 18 km north of the Canadian Pacific Railway line which connects Lloydminster to Edmonton. d. Major Business Sectors

i. Oil & Gas . Marwayne is situated in the southern tip of the Alberta Northeast region, a region that is experiencing rapid growth due to major oil and gas Photo 6 investment in the Cold Lake Oil Sands area approximately 1 hour north of Marwayne. . Presently there are $30 billion being invested in major projects in the HUB region: $22 billion oil / gas projects; $8.6 billion in pipeline projects; and $282 million in infrastructure development (September 2014 – Alberta HUB). . Other oil and gas wells in the region total 83,317 (January 2014 – Alberta HUB). . Current oil production exceeds 500,000 boe (January 2014 – Alberta HUB). . Major Marwayne Oil & Gas Based Business Products & Services: o Riverhill Enterprises, T&T Oilfield Services, Saunders Repair, Sparky Industries Welding, NuWave Industries

ii. Agriculture . Agriculture is the original cornerstone of Marwayne and remains as an important economic component. . 15% of Alberta’s total production of oats and 12% of Alberta’s total production of canola are produced in the Albert Northeast HUB region Photo 7 . Major Marwayne Agriculture Based Business Products & Services: o Cargill, Crop Production Services, Six-Strong Agronomy Services

iii. Retail Trade . Retail supports the residential base and short-term needs of the oil, gas, and agriculture companies . Major Marwayne Retail & Trade Based Business Products & Services: o Home Hardware, propane & gas services, carwash o lawyer, bookkeeping services, insurance brokerage, Canada Post outlet, Alberta Registries, Sears outlet, bottle depot o ATB Financial, TD Bank o liquor store, laundromat & custom laundry services o Marwayne Hotel, restaurant & bar, Marwayne Campground o electrician, carpenters, welders, guide & outfitting o restaurants, grocery & convenience stores, catering services o boutiques, hair salon, esthetics, custom sewing services o high speed internet connectivity

e. Thriving Regional Hub i. Marwayne is situated centrally within the Vermilion River Region, a regional market of approximately 50,000 people. ii. Marwayne is also on the north-south corridor connecting the Yellowhead Trans- Canada Highway 16 to the Cold Lake Oil Sands deposit. iii. Marwayne is a member of the Alberta Northeast HUB Economic Development Alliance, Community Futures – Lloydminster, and the Vermilion River Regional Alliance.

f. Strong Municipal Leadership The Village of Marwayne is proactively planning and building for a future that offers a high quality of life. We are investing in our infrastructure as can be seen in . a newly revitalized downtown with sewer and storm sewer upgrades (2014); . a new community hall, campground, and arena lobby with upgrades to our curling rink (2012); . annexed land, with completed drawings for a new industrial park; . . reclaimed contaminated commercial lots; and . recipient of four provincial municipal excellence awards (2009-2013).

Our council continues to work hard at the local, provincial, and national levels with Mayor Jenelle Saskiw sitting on the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA), chairing Environment Committee, and sitting on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), chairing Transportation Policy. Mayor Saskiw is also on the Standing Committee on Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development and the Northern and Remote Forum. For more information please visit http://www.fcm.ca/home/about-us/board-of- directors/standing-committees-and-forums.htm (2014).

g. Superior Quality of Life If you value a small-town atmosphere backed by diverse landscapes ranging from open prairies to a lake district with more than 150 lakes and waterways, all within 30 minutes to city amenities, then Marwayne is the place for you. Marwayne is well situated for new business investment, and it’s not just a business. It’s a lifestyle!

North Saskatchewan River ~10 min from Marwayne

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Situated in the County of Vermilion River, Marwayne is Business: Marwayne’s community consists of located at the junction of Highway 45 and Secondary storefront, industrial, and home-based Highway 897, the direct route from TransCanada businesses. Highway 16 to the City of Cold Lake and Cold Lake Oil Sands deposit. Resources for Businesses:  Village of Marwayne Office  Community Futures – Lloydminster Distance from Major Centers:  Alberta HUB Economic Development  33 km northwest of Lloydminster Alliance – for regional information  240 km east of Edmonton  Banking Institutions: TD Bank and ATB  125 km south of Cold Lake Financial

Traffic Count: Communications & Utilities:  Average Annual Daily traffic  High speed interconnectivity, phone, and  Highway 897 & TWP 524 postal outlet o 2740 (2012)  Natural Gas provided by the County of o 20.2% is commercial vehicles; and Vermilion River 780-847-2222 78.0% is passenger vehicles (2012)  Electricity provided by ATCO with default  Highway 897 & Highway 45 provider by Direct Energy 800-668-2248 o 2580 (2012)  Village of Marwayne provides waste, o 31.62% is commercial vehicles; and sewage, and water services. 65.6% is passenger vehicles (2012) Population: Housing: there are 263 private dwellings; 232 213 667 8.3% growth are occupied by usual residents; 82% are owner 2011 612 14.9% growth occupied (2011 Statistics Canada Census). 2006-2013 saw a 27.2% growth rate.

Median Age: Housing Inventory Total Male Female 33.4 32.8 34 Single  20-39 year age cohort live and work in their Detached home community Other  0-9 year age cohort is robust increasing demand in school capacity Apartments  Over 70 year age cohort is very small

Figure 3 Education:  50.0% of Marwayne’s residents have post- According to Statistics Canada, other includes single secondary education. attached houses and moveable dwellings such as mobile homes. Economy: Many village residents are employed Average Property Tax Per Residential Dwelling in the agriculture and resource-based sectors. Assessment Tax A significant number of males are also involved 2014 $158,909 $1622 in wholesale and retail trade and the service sector.

Marwayne is located in an area with many economic opportunities and is in an excellent position to increase its existing sustainable economic base.

Municipal Status: Village

Rural Municipality: County of Vermilion River

Geographic Location: Latitude: 53.32 Longitude: 110.2 Land Area: 76 hectares

Climate:  Spring 4.5o C / 39.6o F  Summer 17o C / 62.8o F  Fall 5.1o C / 41.2o F  Winter - 16.6o C / 2.1o F Industrial Land- recently annexed Land Inventory: Figure 4 Recently annexed 145.68 acres  Industrial Park  Planning & easements in place  Can be serviced in the future  Title: private Commercial Lots for Sale: Consider Building  Commercial / office use on main floor  Residential use on second level  Outdoor Market  3 lots, with existing structures  5 serviced, vacant, shovel-ready lots o 4 lots vacant o 1 lot with cement pad  Zoned Village Centre Commercial District

Tax Rate: 2014 Residential Non-Residential Municipal 7.4 14 Village Centre Commercial District Education 2.4494 3.7121 Figure 5 Comparison on $100,000 $1059.00 $1845.40 business or home

Statistical Data Snapshot Population: Marwayne-Alberta Population Comparison:  669 (2013 census) Age Total Village% Alberta %  A 27% increase in the last 7 years 0-19 150 33.6 25%  Population Density/km2: 364.5 20-39 70 27.0 23%  Median age: 33.4 40-64 121.8 28.6 37% 65+ 685.9 9.8 15%

15-Year Projections for Marwayne’s Growth:  At 1% population would be 771 Housing:  At 2% population would be 894  Total Private Dwellings: 263  At 3% population would be 1035 Age Total Male Female Retail: 610 305 310  Retail store fronts: 25

0-4 45 15 30 Marwayne’s Housing 5-9 70 40 35 Total private dwellings 263 10-14 50 30 15 Population density/km² 364.5 15-19 40 20 20 Land area (square km) 1.15 20-24 25 15 5 Source: 2011 Statistics Canada Census *Source: Alberta Municipal 25-29 40 20 20 Affairs Note: visit www.statcan.gc.ca for the a wide variety of constantly 30-34 60 30 30 updated information 35-39 40 20 20 40-44 40 20 20  At 2.7 people / household (2011 census) for a 45-49 40 15 25 population growth of 2%, Marwayne would need 84 more houses to meet the demand in 15 years. 50-54 30 15 15 55-59 40 20 25 Housing Inventory 60-64 25 15 15 Single-detached houses 78.0% 65-69 20 10 10 Semi-detached houses 0.0 % 70-74 15 10 5 Apartments 4 % 75-79 10 5 5 Row Houses 0.0% Other* 19%** 80-84 10 5 5 85+ 5 5 5 Median Age 33.4 32.8 34 Statistics Canada 2011 Census

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Total Population Source: Statistics Canada & 2013 municipal census Year Population Percent Change 2013 667 8.3% 2011 612 14.9% 2006 521 5.2% 2001 495 10.2% 1996 449 -7.2% 1991 484 n/a Figure 7

Labour Force

In the Labour Force 280 Employed 260 Unemployed 25 Participation rate 75.7% Employment rate 70.3% Unemployment rate 8.9% Management 10 Business; finance and administration 50 Natural and applied sciences and related 0 Health 10 Social science; education; government service 25 Art; culture; recreation 10 Sales and service 85 Trades; transport and equipment operators and related 50 Unique to primary industry 45 Processing; manufacturing and utilities 10 Source: 2006 Statistics Canada Census Figure 8

Highest Level of Education for Population Aged 15+

N % No certificate; diploma or degree 90 24.3 High school certificate or equivalent 95 25.7 Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 40 10.8 College; CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 95 25.7 University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 2.7 University certificate; diploma or degree 40 10.8 Total number of residents aged 15+ 370* Source: Statistics Canada 2006 Census Figure 9 *Numbers may not add up due to rounding by Statistics Canada

Many residents of Marwayne (50.0%) have post-secondary education. The majority of this group supplemented their education with college or trade school training.

Figure 10 shows that while many of the Village’s residents are employed in the agriculture and resource-based sector, particularly males, significant numbers are also involved in wholesale and retail trade and the service sector.

Number of Individuals Employed per Industry, Age 15+

Source: Statistics Canada 2006 Census Figure 10

Income:

The median household income for residents of the Village of Marwayne is $49,805, which is below the Alberta average of $63,988. The majority of residents in the Village of Marwayne (83.1%) derive their income from employment, as opposed to government transfers such as pension plans, employment insurance, social assistance and worker’s compensation. (Source: Statistics Canada 2006 Census)

Average Property Tax Per Residential Dwelling (Includes Municipal & School): Assessment Tax 2009 average house $ 134,494 $ 1,408 2014 average house $ 158,909 $ 1,622

2013 COMPARISON TO VILLAGES WITH POPULATIONS 90 - 110 % OF MARWAYNE MARWAYNE Clive Breton CARBON Wabamun Bieseker AVERAGE POPULATION 667 675 581 592 661 785 660.17 2013 EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT 34,828,497 64,660,221 44,952,085 40,268,565 75,952,732 87,926,581 58,098,114

2013 RESIDENTIAL MUNICIPAL TAX RATE 7.4 7.985 8.547 9.3 4.5 8.9217 7.78 EDUCATION 2.6865 2.535 2.6952 2.67 2.1596 2.7273 2.58 SENIORS LODGE 0.069 0.2776 0.009 0.0431 0.0371 0.09 $ 72.43 *COMPARISON ON $100,000 HOME $ 1,081.08 $ 1,058.90 $ 1,151.98 $ 1,197.90 $ 670.27 $ 1,168.61 $ 1,054.79

2013 Non-Residential MUNICIPAL TAX RATE 14 7.985 11.4187 12.4 17.15 9.2289 12.03 EDUCATION 3.109 3.866 3.8282 3.43 4.9114 3.931 3.85 SENIORS LODGE 0.069 0.2776 0.009 0.0431 0.0371 0.09 $ 72.43 *COMPARISON ON $100,000 BUSINESS $ 1,783.33 $ 1,192.00 $ 1,552.45 $ 1,583.90 $ 2,210.45 $ 1,319.70 $ 1,606.97

MARWAYNE DEWBERRY KITSCOTY VERMILION POPULATION 612 201 967 4545 2013 EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT 34,818,497 10,315,096 74,946,890 439,932,433

2013 Residential 72.43 MUNICIPAL TAX RATE 7.4 11.33 7.21 7.9157 EDUCATION 2.6865 2.46 2.3287 2.609 *COMPARISON ON $100,000 HOME $ 1,081.08 $ 1,379.00 $ 953.87 $ 1,052.47

2013 Non-Residential MUNICIPAL TAX RATE 14 11.33 14.001 10.9157 EDUCATION 3.109 3.87 3.236 3.6005 *COMPARISON ON $100,000 BUSINESS $ 1,783.33 $ 1,520.00 $ 1,723.70 $ 1,451.62 *Market Value 2013

Annual Community Events:  Lea Park Rodeo(60th year in 2014)  Lea Park Rodeo week activities: o Wednesday evening street carnival & dance o Saturday night rodeo dance  Professional Bull Riding Event  Ag Society Fair  Harvest Days  Winter Carnival  Sport Events & Tournaments  Treasure Hunt & Clean Up Day

Regional Attractions:  Lea Park Raven Golf Course – 10 min north on Highway 897  Lea Park Pro Rodeo – 2nd weekend in June  Jubilee Regional Park – 10 min north on Highway 897, campgrounds playground, fishing, and hiking  Iron Horse River Boat Tours – book a fishing charter or a jet boat safari on the North Saskatchewan River  Nothing Barred Ranch – trail riding & campouts, riding lessons, historic town, event bookings  A&C Ranch –accommodations & horsemanship  For more things to do visit http://www.marwayne.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=25

Community Facilities: Community Programs:  Community Hall with meeting rooms & outdoor patio  Dance Academy  Arena  L’il Critters Playschool  Curling Rink  Figure Skating  Ball Diamonds  Minor Hockey  Outdoor skating rink  Senior Hockey  Tennis courts  Seniors Club  Campground  Curling: Men, Women & Sterling curling  West View Park & playground nights; afterschool club curling  School playground, outdoor track, ball diamonds  Basketball (associated with Border City  Senior Centre basketball Lloydminster)  Churches  Legion  Library  Soccer  Alliance Church youth program Education:  Yoga Club  Buffalo Trail Regional School Division #28

 Marwayne Jubilee School kindergarten to grade 12 Health Care:  Lakeland College has satellite campuses located Vermilion and  Hospitals in Lloydminster and Vermilion. Lloydminster  Sub-unit in Minburn  Vermilion Community Health unit in Kitscoty.  Marwayne has two buildings of self-contained seniors housing.  Lloydminster, Islay and Vermilion provide further nursing home care

Emergency Services:  9-1-1 for Ambulance  Marwayne Fire & Rescue (call 9-1-1)  Police Services located in Kitscoty RCMP detachment