Imperial Community Needs Assessment
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2018 Imperial Community Needs Assessment Photo Courtesy of the Trackside Treasure Blog Imperial Public Library Board & Palliser Regional Library Researchers: Katelyn Barrett* Matt Gibney* Brianna Miller* Jan Smith *This project is brought to you in large part thanks to Employment and Social Development Canada’s Canada Summer Job Program Accuracy of information While the Information is considered to be true and correct as of October 1, 2018 – the date of publication - changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the Information. The Information may change without notice and Palliser Regional Library is not in any way liable for the accuracy of any information printed and stored or in any way interpreted and used by a user. Imperial and District Overview The Imperial and District community consists of the Town of Imperial, the Village of Liberty, and the Rural Municipality of Big Arm No. 251. Imperial provides restaurants, a bakery, area accommodations, proximity to the Etters Beach Regional Park, a medical clinic (with a doctor coming in on Wednesdays), senior citizens housing, child health clinic, home care services, foot care clinics, and the Bourassa & Associate Rehabilitation Centre. Imperial and District Statistical Information The following information has been retrieved from Statistics Canada Census of 2011 & 2016 Statistical Overview Census Census Community Data 2016 Data 2011 % Change Private Dwellings Median Income Imperial 360 349 3.2 182 $40,638 Liberty 78 88 -11.4 50 - Big Arm No. 251 191 200 -4.5 126 - Total 654 662 -3.2 373 $40,638 Saskatchewan 1,098,352 1,033,381 6.3 432,622 $33,684 Canada 35,151,728 33,476,688 5.0 14,072,079 $47,487 Population Age Distribution Community Mean Age 0-4 years 5-19 years 20-39 years 40-64 years 65+ years Imperial 49.0 4.2% 15.3% 15.3% 31.9% 31.9% Liberty 45.5 12.5% 6.3% 25.0% 37.5% 25.0% Big Arm No. 251 46.4 5.3% 15.8% 13.2% 44.7% 21.1% Average 47.0 7.3% 12.5% 17.8% 38.0% 26.0% Saskatchewan 39.1 6.7% 25.8% 27.0% 31.7% 15.5% Canada 41.0 5.4% 17.0% 26.0% 34.7% 16.9% Ethnicity Community Aboriginal or Métis French Only Immigrants 2006-2011 Imperial 10 0 30 Liberty 0 0 0 Big Arm No. 251 - 0 - Total 10 0 30 Saskatchewan 177,355 125,810 72,305 Canada 2,130,520 4,144,685 2,268,170 Education Level Community No High School High School Post-Secondary Imperial 60 80 140 Penzance - - - Liberty 0 25 25 Big Arm No. 251 30 35 80 Total 90 140 245 Saskatchewan 177,210 261,210 418,880 Canada 5,239,575 7,576,400 15,827,040 Occupation Imperial Liberty Big Arm No. 251 Management 45 10 60 Business/Finance/ Administration 10 10 15 Natural/Applied Sciences 0 0 10 Health Occupations 0 0 0 Education/Law/Social and Government Services 15 0 10 Art/Culture/Recreation/Sport 0 0 0 Sales and Service 10 0 0 Trades/Transport/ Equipment Operators 40 10 0 Natural Resources/Agriculture 20 0 10 Manufacturing/Utilities 10 0 0 Total Labour Force 150 30 100 Saskatchewan Statistical Information Saskatchewan Literacy Statistics Statistic Saskatchewan Canada Reading Proportion of Students Reading at Level 1 16.0% 12.0% Proportion of Students Reading at Level 2 (expected level of reading) 74.0% 74.0% Proportion of Students Reading at Level 3 9.0% 14.0% Mathematics and Science Overall Mean Score in Mathematics 80.5% 85.2% Males 81.3% 85.3% Females 79.7% 85.3% Overall Mean Score in Science 81.8% 84.7% Males 81.8% 84.2% Females 82.0% 85.2% Source: PCAP 2016 Literacy Study Crime Rate Statistic RCMP Data 2016 RCMP Data 2015 Crime Rate per 100,000 Population 5,904.5 5,910.1 % Rate Increase from Previous Year -0.09 2.3 Source: RCMP -Constable Kim Audette, Crime Analyst – Burnaby detachment Poverty Rates* Statistic 2010 2014 2015 Child Poverty Rates Overall Child Poverty Rate (SK)** 23.0% 24.6% 24.1% First Nations Poverty Rate 50.0% Immigrant Poverty Rate 29.6% Canada Poverty Rate 17.4% Food Insecurity Rates Household Food Insecurity 10.6% Children in Food Insecure Households 19.0% Cost of Weekly Groceries to feed a family of 4 2009 2012 2015 Provincial Average $205.02 $218.24 $243.64 Large City (Southern SK) $184.91 $193.69 $215.20 Small City (Southern SK) $188.28 $194.09 $220.46 Town (Southern SK) $202.20 $216.46 $238.66 Rural (Southern SK) $206.94 $223.60 $246.65 Sources: Hunter & Sanchez, Child and Family Poverty in Saskatchewan: November 2017, PROOF: Food Insecurity Policy Research, Saskatchewan Food Costing Task Group’s The Cost of Healthy Eating in Saskatchewan *Based on Statistics Canada data Sanchez and Hunter found low income can be classed as $18,213 annually for a single adult with no child, $25,498 annually for a lone parent with one child, $30,962 annually for a lone parent with two children, $25,498 annually for a couple with no child, $30,962 annually for a couple with one child, and $36,000 for a couple with two children. ** Only Manitoba and Nunavut have higher child poverty rates than Saskatchewan (27.5% and 36.1% respectively). Town of Imperial Size and Location The Town of Imperial is a community of 360 people located off Highway # 2, near the shores of Last Mountain Lake, in the central part of Saskatchewan. The land area of the Imperial is 1.23 square kilometers, and the population density is 292.4 people per square kilometer. Facts about Imperial ● The Town of Imperial was incorporated in 1911 and became a Town in 1962. ● The name of Imperial fits the pattern of names given to other communities established along the line—such as Holdfast, Stalwart, and Liberty—and reflects the traits and glory associated with the British Empire. ● Last Mountain Lake is located 23 kilometers east and has excellent boating and fishing. Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area, North America's oldest bird sanctuary is located on the north end of Last Mountain Lake. ● Thirty minutes north of Imperial is Watrous (39k) and Manitou Beach (45k) , a popular dual community where you find a lake that is unique to North America and one of only three bodies of water on the entire planet like it. Rich in mineral content, the waters of Little Lake Manitou offer natural and therapeutic healing properties to the skin and body. ● The book The War Dead of the Commonwealth Buried in Saskatchewan Cemeteries was published by the Imperial War Graves Commission in 1986. ● The assessment value of the town is assessment $26,113,000. ● For details on average income, age of population, educational levels attained, types of employment, child poverty, etc. please see tables Imperial and District Statistical Summary. Local Government – Town of Imperial Office Box 90 - 310 Royal Street, Imperial SK, S0G 2J0 Telephone: 306-963-2220 Email: [email protected] Website: www.imperial.ca Town of Imperial Council 2018 Mayor: Abrey Edward Councillor: Kelly Ryan Councillor: Ingram Brent Councillor: Parish Susan Councillor: Joa Patricia Councillor: Shaw Randy Councillor: Sainsbury Leslie Administrator: Freeman Joslin Sources: Saskatchewan Municipal Directory, Town of Imperial Website RM of Big Arm no. 251 Size and Location RM of Big Arm No. 251 is a community of 191 people located in the south-central part of Saskatchewan, near Last Mountain Lake northwest of Regina. The land area of the RM is 699.32 square kilometers. The population density is 0.3 people per square kilometer. Big Arm No. 251 encompasses the Town of Imperial, Village of Liberty, Resort Village of Etters Beach, and the unincorporated hamlets of Henderson’s Beach and Stalwart. Facts about the RM of Big Arm The mission of the Rural Municipality of Big Arm No. 251 is to protect the natural resources, agricultural lands and activities, residential areas and related development within its municipal boundaries. The RM of Big Arm promotes the right to farm but also encourages economic development projects, opportunities, facilities and growth that benefit all residents of the municipality. ● The assessment value for the RM is $177,406,400. ● For details on average income, age of population, educational levels attained, types of employment, child poverty, etc. please see tables Imperial and District Statistical Summary. Local Government – RM of Big Arm Office Box 10, Stalwart SK, S0G 4R0 Telephone: 306-963-2402 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rmbigarm.com RM of Big Arm Council 2018 Reeve: Lucas Eugene Councillor: Wolff Dean Councillor: Waldow Larry Councillor: Vance Sheldon Councillor: Lewis Trevor Councillor: Cruise Dwayne Councillor: McDade Scott Administrator: Goodsman Yvonne (Bonny) Clerk: Heck Nicole Sources: Saskatchewan Municipal Directory, RM of Big Arm Website, RM of Big Arm Wikipedia Page Village of Liberty Size and Location The village of Liberty is a community of 78 people located in south-central Saskatchewan, along Highway 2, 120 kilometers north of the City of Regina. The land area of the Imperial is 1.37 square kilometers, and the population density is 57.1 people per square kilometers. Facts about Liberty ● The assessment value of the village is $5,498,700. ● For details on average income, age of population, educational levels attained, types of employment, child poverty, etc. please see tables Imperial and District Statistical Summary. Local Government – Village of Liberty Office Box 59, Stalwart SK, S0G 4R0 Telephone: 306-963-2402 Email: [email protected] Village of Liberty Council 2018 Mayor: Langlois Jennifer Councillor: Vacant Vacant Councillor: Mooney Kyle Administrator: Goodsman Yvonne (Bonny) Sources: Saskatchewan Municipal Directory, Village of Liberty Wikipedia Page Imperial Community Programs and Services