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Table of Contents
DATA SOURCES ...... 5 INTRODUCTION ...... 6 1.1 Location ...... 7 1.2 Largest Employers ...... 8 1.3 Climate ...... 9 DEMOGRAPHICS ...... 10 2.1 Population Size and Growth ...... 10 2.2 Age Profile ...... 11 2.3 Income, Households and Dwelling Attainability ...... 13 2.4 Mobility Characteristics ...... 17 2.5 Language Characteristics ...... 18 2.6 Level of Education ...... 19 LABOUR FORCE ...... 22 3.1 Key Indicators ...... 22 3.2 Labour Force by Occupation ...... 23 3.3 Labour Force by Industry ...... 27 3.4 Jobs and Wages by Occupation ...... 28 3.5 Place of Work ...... 30 TRANSPORTATION AND SHIPPING ...... 32 4.1 Highways ...... 32 4.2 Rail Services ...... 34 4.3 Airports ...... 35 TAXES AND UTILITIES ...... 36 5.1 Local Property Tax Rates ...... 36 5.2 Federal and Provincial Income Tax Rates ...... 37 5.3 Local Water/Wastewater Fees ...... 38 5.4 Waste Management ...... 40 5.5 Electricity ...... 41 5.6 Natural Gas ...... 44 DEVELOPMENT RELATED FEES ...... 42 6.1 Planning and Development Service Fees ...... 42 BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMS ...... 44 7.1 National and Provincial Support Organizations ...... 44 7.2 Local/Regional Support ...... 45 7.3 Education and Training ...... 46 7.4 Financial and Real Estate Institutions ...... 47 7.5 Local Media ...... 55 7.6 Communications Infrastructure...... 56 QUALITY OF LIFE ...... 57 8.1 Community Characteristics ...... 57 8.2 Health Services ...... 58 8.3 Community Protection Services ...... 60 8.4 Education ...... 61 8.5 Recreation, Culture and Sports Facilities ...... 62 APPENDIX: FEDERAL & PROVINCIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS ...... 63
List of Tables and Figures
Table 1: Largest Private Employers ...... 8 Table 2: Largest Public Employers ...... 8 Table 3: City of Wetaskiwin, Average Temperature and Precipitation (°C), 2010-2019 ...... 9 Table 4: Age Distribution, 2019...... 12 Table 5: Total Individual Income Levels, 2019 ...... 13 Table 6: Employment Income Levels, 2019...... 14 Table 7: Households and Dwelling Affordability, 2019 ...... 15 Table 8: Mobility Rates, 2019 ...... 17 Table 9: Knowledge of Official Languages, 2019 ...... 18 Table 10: Most Common Non-Official Languages Spoken, 2019 ...... 18 Table 11: Educational Attainment, 2019 ...... 20 Table 12: Labour Force Characteristics by Age and Gender, 2019 ...... 23 Table 13: Labour Force by Occupation, 2-digit NOCS, 2019 ...... 25 Table 14: Labour Force by Industry, 2019 ...... 27 Table 15: General Wages by Occupation, 2019 ...... 28 Table 16: Where the Workforce Lives, 2016 ...... 30 Table 17: Place of Work for Persons Living in City of Wetaskiwin, 2016 ...... 31 Table 18: Distance to Major Urban Centres ...... 33 Table 19: Distance to US Border Crossings ...... 33 Table 20: Airports in the Region ...... 35 Table 21: Local Property Tax Rates, 2019 ...... 36 Table 22: Corporate Taxes – General Corporation (2019 – 2020) ...... 37 Table 23: Corporate Taxes – Canadian Controlled (2019 – 2020) ...... 37 Table 24: Sales Tax, Alberta ...... 37 Table 25: Personal Income Tax, 2017-2018 ...... 37 Table 26: Water/wastewater - Commercial/Industrial Rates, 2019-2020 ...... 38 Table 27: Landfill and Tipping Fees ...... 40 Table 28: Nation-Wide Business Support ...... 44 Table 29: Local, Regional and Provincial Business Support Networks ...... 45 Table 30: Radio ...... 55 Table 31: Newspaper - Print or Online ...... 55 Table 32: Communications Infrastructure ...... 56 Table 33: Protective Services ...... 60 Table 34: Elementary and Secondary Schools ...... 61 Table 35: Community Centers ...... 62
Figure 1: City of Wetaskiwin Location Map ...... 7 Figure 2: City of Wetaskiwin, Averages Temperature and Precipitation, 2010-2019 ...... 9 Figure 3: Population Over Time, 2001-2018 ...... 10 Figure 4: Age Distribution Chart, 2019 ...... 11 Figure 5: Age Distribution Over time, 2006 to 2016 ...... 11 Figure 6: Household Income Levels, 2019 ...... 15 Figure 7: Occupied Dwellings by Structure Type, 2019...... 16 Figure 8: Educational Attainment, Age Group 25-64, 2019 ...... 19 Figure 9: Labour Force by Occupation, 1 Digit NOCS, 2019 ...... 24
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Candace Coughlan, Manager of Economic Development Phone: 780-335-7410 | 2 Email: [email protected]
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Candace Coughlan, Manager of Economic Development Phone: 780-335-7410 | 3 Email: [email protected]
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Candace Coughlan, Manager of Economic Development Phone: 780-335-7410 | 4 Email: [email protected]
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DATA SOURCES
Please note that every effort has been made to use the most current data available. The major sources of information for this document are: The 2006, 2011, and 2016 Census from Statistics Canada Government of Alberta Interpolated Weather Data Since 1961 Government of Alberta Regional Dashboards SuperDemographics 2019 from Manifold Data Mining Inc. EMSI Analyst 2020 City of Wetaskiwin
The most recent census was conducted in May 2016. SuperDemographics 2019 is the most up to date estimation of population characteristics, based on mathematical models that draw from various data sources.
Manifold Projection Method: Manifold estimates demographic data annually, including population projections for 5 and 10 years in the future. Manifold methodologies are based on the following techniques: Enhanced cohort survival methods; Nearest neighbourhood and regression techniques; and Structural coherence techniques. Manifold Data Sources include: Statistics Canada Real Estate Boards/Companies Health Canada Canadian Bankers Association Regional Health Ministries Bank of Canada Citizenship and Immigration Canada Canada Post Corporation Regional School Boards Consumer and business directories books Publications of hospitals, CMHC, BBM and Brisc International Inc. partners Flyer Distribution Association Proprietary survey and research
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INTRODUCTION
Wetaskiwin (/wəˈtæskəwɪn, -kwɪn/) is a city in the province of Alberta, Canada and is located 70 kilometres (43 miles) south of the provincial capital, Edmonton. The City’s name comes from the Cree word wītaskiwinihk, meaning "the hills where peace was made." The current location of Wetaskiwin was once the site of a battle between the Cree and the Blackfoot. In 1890, when the Calgary and Edmonton Railway was built, it became a whistle-stop, and was known as Siding 16. In 1892, it was named Wetaskiwin to commemorate the battle. Shortly after the area was surveyed, a group of Scandinavian immigrants settled at the town site. Several businesses were established, including the community’s first newspaper, the Free Lance. Wetaskiwin's history is rooted in agriculture. The creation of the Wetaskiwin Co-op in 1917 by a group of locals has ensured that there has been value- added agriculture in the City for more than a century. Since the 1950s, manufacturing companies have chosen Wetaskiwin as the right fit for their business. Currently, the City of Wetaskiwin has heavy and light industrial land for sale in the South East Industrial Park. This shovel- ready land is available for $265,000 an acre with no offsite levies. To encourage development and growth, the City does not have a business tax or a machinery and equipment tax. Wetaskiwin is also ideal for service distribution, transportation, and warehousing operations. The City offers a strategic location - being just off the QEII Highway (Edmonton-Calgary corridor) and the CANAMEX Trade Corridor - making it easy for products to get to market. Wetaskiwin has the benefit of being close to multiple modes of transportation, whether it's air, rail, or highway.
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1.1 Location The City of Wetaskiwin is in Central Alberta and is conveniently located at the junction of Highway 2A, Highway 13 and the Canadian Pacific railroad. The City is a short drive from Highway 2, which runs north-south connecting Alberta’s two most populated urban areas, Edmonton and Calgary. Figure 1: City of Wetaskiwin Location Map
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1.2 Largest Employers The following tables identify the largest private and public employers located in the City of Wetaskiwin and the industries they operate in most commonly by North American Industry Classification System codes (NAICS).
Table 1: Largest Private Employers Largest Private Employers NAICS
Home Hardware Western Machinery, equipment and supplies merchant Canadian Distribution wholesalers (NAICS 417) Centre Manluk Industries Manufacturing (NAICS 3321, 3323, 3328, 3329) Supreme International Agricultural implement manufacturing (NAICS 33311) Nucor Grating Architectural and structural metals Manufacturing manufacturing (NAICS 3323) Wetaskiwin Co-Op Agriculture – Feedmill, Gas, Cowlick Mineral Plant, Nursette Plant, Distribution Walmart Department Store (NAICS 4521)
Source: City of Wetaskiwin
Table 2: Largest Public Employers Largest Private Employers NAICS Local, municipal and regional public City of Wetaskiwin administration (NAICS 913) Wetaskiwin Hospital and General medical and surgical hospital (NAICS Care Centre 62211) Wetaskiwin Regional Public Educational Services (NAICS 6111) School Division
Source: City of Wetaskiwin
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1.3 Climate City of Wetaskiwin climatic data was retrieved from the Government of Alberta’s Agriculture and Forestry Climate Information Services. Table 3 and Figure 2 illustrate average monthly precipitation levels and temperatures between 2010 and 2019.
Table 3: City of Wetaskiwin, Average Temperature and Precipitation (°C), 2010- 2019
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Air Temp -15 -17 -10.3 -3.2 3.3 7.9 9.6 8.2 3.1 -2.6 -10.7 -15.9 Min. (°C) Air Temp. -3.9 -5.1 1.2 9.4 17.7 20.7 23.0 22.6 17.5 10.3 -0.2 -5.2 Max. (°C) Precip. 12.5 10.1 14.2 24.2 46.8 83.6 101.8 46.1 40.5 15.3 18.2 11.4 (mm)
Source: Government of Alberta: Agriculture and Forestry: Climate Information Services https://agriculture.alberta.ca/acis/township-data-viewer.jsp
Figure 2: City of Wetaskiwin, Averages Temperature and Precipitation, 2010-2019
30.0 120.0 25.0 100.0
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15.0 80.0 10.0 5.0 60.0
Temp Temp (c) 0.0 40.0
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Precipitation (mm) Temp. Avg. Min. (°C) Temp. Avg. Max. (°C)
Source: Government of Alberta: Agriculture and Forestry: Climate Information Services https://agriculture.alberta.ca/acis/township-data-viewer.jsp
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DEMOGRAPHICS
2.1 Population Size and Growth The City of Wetaskiwin grew at an annual average rate of 1% between 2001 and 2013. Thereafter, the city grew at an annual average rate of 0.13%. Because the population did not grow between 2015 and 2018, the growth projections for the City are currently 1.12% between 2019 and 2024, and 1.04% between 2024 and 2029. The following figure illustrates past population growth based on Government of Alberta data.
Figure 3: Population Over Time, 2001-2018
13,500
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12,000
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11,000
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10,000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Source: Government of Alberta
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2.2 Age Profile Compared to Alberta (Figure 4), the City has a marginally smaller percentage of youth (ages 0-14), a smaller percentage of young adults (ages 15-24), a smaller percentage of mature adults (ages 25-44), a smaller percentage of middle-aged people (45 to 64), and larger percentage of seniors (65+) living in the community. Figure 5 indicates that the latter three groups are growing as a share of the population.
Figure 4: Age Distribution Chart, 2019
9.0% 8.0% 7.0% 6.0% 5.0% 4.0% 3.0% 2.0% 1.0% 0.0%
City of Wetaskiwin % Alberta %
Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2019.
Figure 5: Age Distribution Over time, 2006 to 2016
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0% 0 to 14 15 to 24 25 to 44 45 to 64 65 and older
2006 2011 2016
Source: Statistics Canada Census Profiles 2006, 2011, and 2016
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Figure 4 has 2019 population estimates by age group. It compares the percentage of the total population by age group against Alberta. 42 Average Age Table 4: Age Distribution, 2019
Characteristics City of Wetaskiwin City of Wetaskiwin % Alberta Total Population 13,248 100.0% 4,522,106 0 to 4 years 791 6.0% 6.3% 5 to 9 years 849 6.4% 6.5% 10 to 14 years 832 6.3% 6.4% 15 to 19 years 784 5.9% 5.8% 20 to 24 years 757 5.7% 6.1% 25 to 29 years 762 5.8% 7.0% 30 to 34 years 794 6.0% 7.8% 35 to 39 years 841 6.3% 8.0% 40 to 44 years 842 6.4% 7.2% 45 to 49 years 797 6.0% 6.8% 50 to 54 years 801 6.0% 6.6% 55 to 59 years 906 6.8% 7.0% 60 to 64 years 847 6.4% 6.2% 65 to 69 years 662 5.0% 4.0% 70 to 74 years 584 4.4% 3.0% 75 to 79 years 496 3.7% 2.0% 80 to 84 years 388 2.9% 1.4% 85 years and over 515 3.9% 1.6% Median age of total 41.27 37.5 population
Average age of total 41.69 38.1 population Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2019.
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2.3 Income, Households and Dwelling Attainability
Table 5 shows the breakdown of total individual incomes in 20191 for City of Wetaskiwin residents. The median individual income in the City of Wetaskiwin is lower than the provincial median (by 22%).
Table 5: Total Individual Income Levels, 2019 % of City of Characteristic City of Wetaskiwin Alberta Wetaskiwin Total population 15 years and over 10,776 100.0% 3,650,941 Without total income 465 4.3% 4.8% With total income 10,310 95.7% 95.2% Under $10,000 (including loss) 838 7.8% 8.9% $10,000 to $19,999 1,529 14.2% 11.7% $20,000 to $29,999 1,724 16.0% 11.6% $30,000 to $39,999 1,358 12.6% 10.0% $40,000 to $49,999 1,054 9.8% 9.1% $50,000 to $59,999 924 8.6% 8.1% $60,000 to $69,999 734 6.8% 6.8% $70,000 to $79,999 543 5.0% 5.6% $80,000 to $89,999 433 4.0% 4.5% $90,000 to $99,999 346 3.2% 3.8% $100,000 and over 828 7.7% 15.1% $100,000 to $149,999 421 3.9% 6.8% $150,000 and over 407 3.8% 8.3% Characteristic City of Wetaskiwin Alberta Median total income $ $40,695 $49,584 Average total income $ $53,157 $75,171
Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2019 *(2018 incomes).
1 Please note that the 2019 Manifold data uses 2018 income data, as it is the most recent information available.
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Table 6 summarizes employment income statistics for the City of Wetaskiwin and Alberta. The following key findings can be extracted from this table: Wetaskiwin residents have lower median and average employment incomes compared to provincial figures. On average, males in Wetaskiwin have employment incomes 63% higher than females. Income inequality by gender is higher in Alberta; on average males earn employment incomes that are 71% higher than females. Table 6: Employment Income Levels, 2019
City of Wetaskiwin Alberta Differences
Employment Alberta Alberta income of City Male : Male Male Female Total Male Female Total vs. the population vs. Female vs. City aged 15+: Female Median $58,938 $33,919 $45,022 $60,779 $37,355 $48,190 -6.6% 73.8% 62.7%
Average $65,234 $40,120 $53,081 $86,180 $50,383 $69,431 -23.5% 62.6% 71.0% Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2019 (2018 incomes).
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The City of Wetaskiwin has a total of 5,323 households. Using income data, Figure 6 illustrates that the most common income bracket is between $50,000 to $100,000 per household, annually; the same as in the province. Figure 6: Household Income Levels, 2019
35.0% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% $100k to $150,000 to $200,000 Less than $50K $50k to $100k $150k $199,999 and over City of Wetaskiwin % 20.7% 29.5% 19.7% 11.0% 18.1% Alberta % 21.2% 32.4% 19.9% 11.5% 17.3%
City of Wetaskiwin % Alberta %
Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2019 (2018 incomes). The City of Wetaskiwin offers much lower housing prices compared to Alberta. It also has lower monthly shelter costs for rental dwellings than the province. In terms of attainability (comparing income level to costs associated to shelter), the City has a slightly lower level of attainability than the province. That is because 25% of City households spend 30% or more of household income on shelter costs. In comparison, 21% of households in Alberta spend 30% or more of income on shelter costs.
Table 7: Households and Dwelling Affordability, 2019
Housing Characteristics Wetaskiwin Alberta Difference
Total number of private households 4,161 1,680,258 n/a Average value of dwelling $322,685 $574,171 -44% Median value of dwellings $316,839 $502,293 -37% Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings $1,133 $1,298 -13% Average monthly shelter costs for rented $1,113 $1,399 -20% Owneddwellings 86% 72% 14% Rented 14% 27% -13% Spending 30% or more of household total income on shelter costs 25% 21% 4%
Source: Manifold SuperDemographics 2019. Note that Shelter costs for owner households include, where applicable, mortgage payments, property taxes and condominium fees, along with the costs of electricity, heat, water and other services.
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The City of Wetaskiwin has a similar level of variety in housing stock compared to Alberta (Figure 7). The City does not have any apartments higher than 5 floors. Figure 7: Occupied Dwellings by Structure Type, 2019
Apartment, building that has fewer than five storeys Row house Apartment, detached duplex Semi-detached house Movable dwelling Apartment, building that has five or more storeys Single-detached house
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Alberta City of Wetaskiwin
Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics. 2019
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2.4 Mobility Characteristics Residents in Wetaskiwin are less likely to change place of residence within one or five years, compared to the rest of the province (as measured by non-migrant movers). Wetaskiwin had more migrant movers in the past year and 5 years, compared to Alberta. Estimates indicate that newcomers to the City of Wetaskiwin tend to be relocating from within province rather than outside of Alberta or Canada.
Table 8: Mobility Rates, 2019
Characteristics City of City of Alberta Wetaskiwin Wetaskiwin Total population 13,131 100.0% 100% Non-movers2 10,665 81% 84% Movers3 2,466 19% 16% Non-migrants4 1,212 9% 10% Migrants5 1,253 10% 6% Internal migrants 1,119 9% 4% Intra-provincial migrants 932 7% 3% Interprovincial migrants 187 1% 1% External migrants 135 1% 1% Mobility status – place of residence status five years ago Total population 12,406 100% 100% Non-movers 6,388 49% 55% Movers 6,018 46% 45% Non-migrants 2,839 22% 24% Migrants 3,179 24% 21% Internal migrants 2,760 21% 15% Intra-provincial migrants 2,046 16% 9% Interprovincial migrants 714 5% 6% External migrants 419 3% 6% Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2019.
2 Non-movers are persons who, on Census Day, were living at the same address as the one at which they resided one year earlier. 3 Movers are persons who, on Census Day, were living at a different address from the one at which they resided one year earlier. 4 Non-migrants are movers who, on Census Day, were living at a different address, but in the same census subdivision (CSD) as the one they lived in one year earlier. 5 Migrants are movers who, on Census Day, were residing in a different CSD one year earlier (internal migrants) or who were living outside Canada one year earlier (external migrants).
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2.5 Language Characteristics Table 9 indicates knowledge of Canada’s official languages. Over 99% of residents in City of Wetaskiwin speak English, which is above the provincial level. Only 0.3% of the population speaks neither official language (compared to 1.5% in Alberta).
Table 9: Knowledge of Official Languages, 2019 Characteristics City of Wetaskiwin City of Wetaskiwin Alberta Total population 13,248 100.0% 100.0% English 12,708 95.9% 91.8% French 12 0.1% 0.1% English and French 486 3.7% 6.6% Neither English nor French 42 0.3% 1.5%
Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2019.
Moreover, Table 10 illustrates the most common languages outside of the official languages of Canada.
Table 10: Most Common Non-Official Languages Spoken, 2019
City of City of Characteristics Wetaskiwin Wetaskiwin % Persons with knowledge of non-official 2,014 100% languagesTagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 608 30% German 310 15% Spanish 168 8% Algonquin/Cree 150 7% Arabic 149 7% Chinese languages 78 4% Dutch 64 3% Sign languages 52 3% Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2019.
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2.6 Level of Education Figure 8 and Table 11 illustrate educational attainment for residents ages 25 to 64. Approximately 30% completed high school, while 50% completed post-secondary education. University level was completed by 14% of the population, 11% of which corresponds to education at the Bachelor level. A full breakdown of post-secondary educational attainment levels can be found in the following table.
Figure 8: Educational Attainment, Age Group 25-64, 2019
No certificate, diploma or degree 20% 11%
High school certificate or equivalent 30% 25%
Apprenticeship or trades certificate 12% or diploma 11%
College, or other non-university 24% certificate or diploma 25%
University certificate, diploma or 14% degree 28%
City of Wetaskiwin Alberta
Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2019.
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Table 11: Educational Attainment, 2019 City of City of Characteristics6 Alberta Wetaskiwin Wetaskiwin Total population 25 to 64 years 6,591 100.0% 100%
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,334 20% 11% Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency 1,959 30% 25% certificate Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,298 50% 64% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 781 12% 11% Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of 241 4% 3% Qualification Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of 540 8% 7% Qualification College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or 1,435 22% 22% diploma University certificate or diploma below bachelor 173 3% 3% University certificate, diploma or degree at 908 14% 28% bachelor level or above Bachelor's degree 704 11% 20% University certificate or diploma above bachelor 46 1% 1% Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary or 28 0% 1% optometry Master's degree 111 2% 5% Earned doctorate 19 0% 1% Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2019.
Major Field of Study are coded based on the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households. It is collected for the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school or secondary school level. Table 12 illustrates the major field of study of residents ages 15 years and older. The table clearly illustrates where there is a larger supply of skills.
6 Post-secondary education highest certificate, diploma or degree obtained may not add up to 100% due to nested categories
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Table 12: Major Field of Study, Population Aged 15 Years or Older, 2019 Total Male Female
Total population aged 15 years and over in private households 10,776 5,116 5,660 No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,078 2,768 3,310 51. Health professions and related programs 918 75 843 52. Business, management, marketing and related support 660 187 473 13. Education 408 152 256 47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 401 398 3 46. Construction trades 303 301 2 12. Personal and culinary services 277 121 155 48. Precision production 246 221 25 15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 184 167 16 01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 123 104 19 11. Computer and information sciences and support services 119 69 50 50. Visual and performing arts 95 45 51 49. Transportation and materials moving 82 64 18 44. Public administration and social service professions 81 13 69 22. Legal professions and studies 77 16 61 42. Psychology 76 38 37 14. Engineering 76 65 10 10. Communications technologies/technicians and support 64 50 14 19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 59 3 55 30.01 Biological and physical sciences 47 34 13 45. Social sciences 40 12 29 24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 38 18 20 43. Security and protective services 37 37 0 26. Biological and biomedical sciences 36 16 19 03. Natural resources and conservation 36 25 10 23. English language and literature/letters 29 5 24 09. Communication, journalism and related programs 24 1 23 40. Physical sciences 24 20 4 30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 20 8 12 31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 20 20 0 27. Mathematics and statistics 19 14 6 60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 18 14 4 16. Aboriginal & foreign language, literatures and linguistics 16 8 8 54. History 12 6 5 38. Philosophy and religious studies 11 8 3 39. Theology and religious vocations 8 4 5 55. French language and literature/letters 6 1 4 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2019.
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LABOUR FORCE
3.1 Key Indicators The City of Wetaskiwin has a labour force that is 7,058 persons strong. As illustrated in Table 13, local participation and employment rates are below that of Alberta. The unemployment rate is the same than that of the province.
Table 13: Labour Force Characteristics, 2019 Characteristic City of Wetaskiwin Alberta Total population aged 15 years and older 10,776 3,650,941 In the labour force7 7,058 2,621,208 Employed 6,556 2,435,085 Unemployed 503 186,123 Not in the labour force 3,718 1,029,732 Participation rate % 65.5 71.8 Employment rate % 60.84 66.7 Unemployment rate % 7.1 7.1 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2019.
Table 14 breaks down Labour Force Characteristics by age and gender. Young male adults (15 to 24 years old) have the highest unemployment rate compared to all other age groups; however, it is lower than the provincial level. Females (25 and older) are the most underutilized group in the City’s labour force. They have the lowest participation rates compared to all other age groups and compared to the provincial levels for the same group.
7 Labour force - Refers to persons who were either employed or unemployed. Unemployed - Refers to persons 15 years and over, excluding institutional residents, who, during the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006), were without paid work or without self-employment work and were available for work and either: (a) had actively looked for paid work in the past four weeks; (b) were on temporary lay-off and expected to return to their job; (c) had definite arrangements to start a new job in four weeks or less.
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Table 12: Labour Force Characteristics by Age and Gender, 2019 Population 15 to 24 years old City of Wetaskiwin Alberta Total Male Female Total Male Female Participation rate (%) 72.06 73.89 70.14 65.6 65.7 65.5 Employment rate (%) 63.55 64.17 62.9 57.5 56.5 58.6 Unemployment rate (%) 11.82 13.16 10.33 12.3 14.0 10.5
Population 25 years and over Participation rate (%) 64.41 72.6 57.19 72.9 78.8 67.1 Employment rate (%) 60.38 67.27 54.31 68.3 73.9 62.8 Unemployment rate (%) 5.17 7.33 5.03 6.3 6.2 6.4
Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 201
3.2 Labour Force by Occupation This subsection looks at occupations for the experienced labour force who were employed, as well as the unemployed who had last worked for pay or in self-employment. Occupation refer to the kind of work performed by persons aged 15 years and over, as determined by their kind of work and the description of the main activities in their job. The occupation data is produced according to the National Occupation Classification (NOCS)8 2016.
8Occupation data are produced according to the NOC 2016: http://noc.esdc.gc.ca/English/noc/welcome.aspx?ver=16
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Figure 9 and Table 15 illustrate City of Wetaskiwin’s labour force makeup by occupation by 1 and 2-digit NOCs codes, respectively. When looking at the broadest occupational groupings, sales and service occupations are the most common form of employment. This is followed by trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations. Both occupational groupings represent a larger share of the labour force in Wetaskiwin than in Alberta. The following pages break these occupational groupings into more specific occupations (Table 15). Figure 9: Labour Force by Occupation, 1 Digit NOCS, 2019
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
6 Sales and service occupations 24% 21% 7 Trades, transport and equipment 24% operators and related occupations 17% 1 Business, finance and administration 13% occupations 15% 4 Occupations in education, law and 10% social, community and government… 10%
0 Management occupations 8% 11%
3 Health occupations 7% 7% 9 Occupations in manufacturing and 4% utilities 3% 8 Natural resources, agriculture and 3% related production occupations 3% 2 Natural and applied sciences and 2% related occupations 8% 5 Occupations in art, culture, 2% recreation and sport 2%
City of Wetaskiwin % Alberta %
Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2019.
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Table 13: Labour Force by Occupation, 2-digit NOCS, 2019 City of 2-Digit National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Wetaskiwin Total in the labour force 7,058 Occupation - not applicable 183 673 Cleaners 360 751 Motor vehicle and transit drivers 244 141 General office workers 231 723 Machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades 223 341 Assisting occupations in support of health services 218 421 Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education 212 services 642 Retail salespersons 209 062 Retail and wholesale trade managers 194 661 Cashiers 193 745 Longshore workers and material handlers 177 441 Home care providers and educational support occupations 172 152 Supply chain logistics, tracking and scheduling co-ordination 164 occupations 671 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support 163 occupations 632 Chefs and cooks 154 403 Secondary and elementary school teachers and educational counsellors 140 124 Office administrative assistants - General, legal and medical 131 732 Automotive service technicians 128 651 Occupations in food and beverage service 117 724 Electrical trades and electrical power line and telecommunications 117 workers 122 Administrative and regulatory occupations 111 761 Trades helpers and labourers 106 655 Customer and information services representatives 102 662 Other sales support and related occupations 99 720 Contractors and supervisors, industrial, electrical and construction trades 98 and related workers 301 Professional occupations in nursing 92 861 Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers 88 727 Carpenters and cabinetmakers 86 071 Managers in construction and facility operation and maintenance 81 731 Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor 78 vehicles) 730 Contractors and supervisors, maintenance trades and heavy equipment 72 and transport operators 321 Medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) 70
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City of 2-Digit National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Wetaskiwin 323 Other technical occupations in health care 70 415 Social and community service professionals 70 431 Occupations in front-line public protection services 70 752 Heavy equipment operators 67 729 Other construction trades 62 654 Security guards and related security service occupations 60 728 Masonry and plastering trades 58 623 Insurance, real estate and financial sales occupations 56 753 Other transport equipment operators and related maintenance workers 55 143 Financial, insurance and related administrative support workers 54 063 Managers in food service and accommodation 52 843 Agriculture and horticulture workers 51 011 Administrative services managers 48 525 Athletes, coaches, referees and related occupations 46 012 Managers in financial and business services 44 416 Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers 41 941 Machine operators and related workers in mineral and metal products processing and manufacturing 38 131 Finance, insurance and related business administrative occupations 37 953 Other assembly and related occupations 37 121 Administrative services supervisors 36 111 Auditors, accountants and investment professionals 34 228 Technical occupations in computer and information systems 34 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2019.
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3.3 Labour Force by Industry The total labour force aged 15 years and over, can be classified by industry based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 9 As shown in Table 16, the largest employment industries for the resident labour force are retail trade (16%), and healthcare and social assistance (14%). Interestingly, the top two employment industries, along with manufacturing, and accommodation and food services represent a larger percentage of the population, compared to Alberta. Table 14: Labour Force by Industry, 2019 City of City of Characteristic Alberta Wetaskiwin Wetaskiwin Total labour force 15 years and over 7,058 100% 100.0% Industry - not applicable 183 3% 2% All industries 6,875 97% 98% 44-45 Retail trade 1,158 16% 11% 62 Health care and social assistance 958 14% 10% 23 Construction 678 10% 10% 72 Accommodation and food services 564 8% 7% 31-33 Manufacturing 450 6% 5% 61 Educational services 414 6% 6% 91 Public administration 383 5% 5% 81 Other services (except public administration) 350 5% 5% 21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 321 5% 6% 56 Administrative and support, waste 263 4% 4% management 48-49 Transportation and remediation and warehousing services 253 4% 5% 41 Wholesale trade 249 4% 4% 54 Professional, scientific and technical services 187 3% 7% 52 Finance and insurance 158 2% 3% 11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 148 2% 3% 53 Real estate and rental and leasing 144 2% 2% 71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 70 1% 2% 22 Utilities 66 1% 1% 51 Information and cultural industries 60 1% 2% Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2019.
9 North American Industry Classification System 2012: http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD.pl?Function=getVD&TVD=118464
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3.4 Jobs and Wages by Occupation The following table illustrates the occupations with the highest wages(4- digit NOCS). The occupations with the average median wages are illustrated along with the estimated number of jobs in that occupation.
Table 15: General Wages by Occupation, 2019 2018 2018 2018 Avg. Median NOC Description Jobs Hourly Hourly Wages Wages 0111 Financial managers 24 $55.14 $53.54 0711 Construction managers 16 $54.57 $51.74 4112 Lawyers and Quebec notaries 13 $54.34 $50.46 0311 Managers in health care 31 $52.27 $53.90 0714 Facility operation and maintenance managers 10 $52.07 $53.02 0422 School principals and administrators 25 $51.25 $53.68 0112 Human resources managers 15 $50.66 $50.14 0911 Manufacturing managers 15 $48.06 $47.21 3142 Physiotherapists 21 $47.34 $46.60 3131 Pharmacists 38 $46.49 $49.97 3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 11 $45.54 $48.57 4165 Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers 13 $44.73 $47.60 4151 Psychologists 11 $44.65 $46.80 8222 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and 23 $43.65 $42.04 4311 Policeservices officers (except commissioned) 25 $43.63 $43.61 2234 Construction estimators 12 $43.50 $39.15 3143 Occupational therapists 21 $43.21 $46.52 3011 Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors 22 $43.15 $45.14 4312 Firefighters 15 $43.12 $44.57 4031 Secondary school teachers 30 $43.10 $44.25 3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 380 $41.97 $43.82 8232 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related 17 $41.95 $38.78 4021 College and other vocational instructors 14 $41.59 $41.92 4164 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers 24 $41.35 $42.76 1111 Financial auditors and accountants 78 $40.70 $38.56 Secondary and elementary school teachers and educational 4030 118 $40.49 $41.12 counsellors Inspectors in public and environmental health and 2263 17 $40.48 $37.87 occupational health and safety
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2018 2018 2018 Avg. Median NOC Description Jobs Hourly Hourly Wages Wages Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and 3214 37 $40.37 $42.13 cardiopulmonary technologists 0423 Managers in social, community and correctional services 26 $40.31 $39.77 7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades 24 $40.26 $38.35 3211 Medical laboratory technologists 20 $40.11 $41.71 1121 Human resources professionals 30 $40.10 $39.19 9241 Power engineers and power systems operators 11 $39.51 $39.15 2281 Computer network technicians 11 $39.15 $38.93 3215 Medical radiation technologists 18 $38.74 $39.67 7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers 23 $38.64 $39.06 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, 7201 14 $38.58 $39.84 shaping and erecting trades and related occupations 7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics 20 $38.41 $37.44 7242 Industrial electricians 11 $38.28 $36.26 0621 Retail and wholesale trade managers 116 $38.07 $36.07 4153 Family, marriage and other related counsellors 22 $38.01 $39.23 7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics 39 $37.73 $37.46 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants 22 $37.71 $36.52 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and 1123 21 $37.58 $35.81 public relations 4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers 97 $37.57 $38.36 1225 Purchasing agents and officers 28 $37.52 $34.43 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers 13 $37.19 $34.44
Source: EMSI 2020
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3.5 Place of Work Tables 18 and 19 provide information on commuting patterns for persons reporting a “usual place of work other than in their home or outside of Canada”, and reveal the following regarding labour force commuting (please note that since these are estimates, sometimes the male and female estimates do not add up to the total): Approximately 37% of the persons with a usual place of work in Wetaskiwin are not residents in Wetaskiwin. Most of the non-residents working in Wetaskiwin are from the County of Wetaskiwin, City of Camrose, and City of Edmonton. Approximately 25% of the Wetaskiwin labour force with a usual place of work, works outside of the community. Most residents that work outside of the community commute to the Cities of Edmonton or Leduc. Table 16: Where the Workforce Lives, 2016 Place Residence for the City’s Workforce Total Male Female Wetaskiwin, City 3,500 1,555 1,950 Wetaskiwin County 1,015 415 595 Camrose, City 195 75 120 Edmonton, City 180 80 100 Leduc, City 150 60 90 Millet, Town 140 45 95 Camrose County 110 55 50 Ponoka, Town 100 40 60 Ponoka County 65 35 25 Leduc County 65 15 50 Ermineskin 138 30 15 25 Devon, Town 25 20 0 Beaumont, Town (incorporated to City in 2019) 20 10 20 Total workforce working in the city with a usual 5,595 2,420 3,180 place of work Total non-resident workforce commuting for a 2,095 865 1,230 usual place of work in the City Percent of workers (non-residents) commuting to 37% 36% 39% work in the City Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-400-X2016325.
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Table 17: Place of Work for Persons Living in City of Wetaskiwin, 2016 Place of Work for Residents Total Male Female
Wetaskiwin, City 3,500 1,555 1,950 Edmonton, City 275 185 90 Leduc, City 195 120 70 Leduc County 185 135 45 Ponoka County 180 80 100 Wetaskiwin County 120 75 40 Ponoka, Town 70 35 40 Camrose, City 65 20 45 Wood Buffalo 40 35 10 Millet, Town 25 15 10 Strathcona County 20 10 10 Total workforce residing in the city with a usual place of 4,675 2,265 2,410 work Total resident labour force with a usual place of work 1,175 710 460 outside the City Percent of residents declaring a place of work outside of 25% 31% 19% the City Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-400-X2016325.
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TRANSPORTATION AND SHIPPING
4.1 Highways The City of Wetaskiwin is located at the junction of Highway 2A, Highway 13 and the Canadian Pacific railroad. The City is 25 kilometers (or a 20 minute drive) from Highway 2, the main north- south highway in Alberta - which provides access to the southern border. Below are the annual average daily traffic counts for 2018, estimated up until September, for the key intersections and main highway intersecting the City.
Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) for September 2018:
Highway 13: 2.0 KM E OF 2 & 13 Intersection: 13 & 814 (47ST) IN WETASKIWIN WETASKIWIN AADT West on 13: 6,170 AADT Two way: 3,139 AADT East on 13: 4,060 AADT North on 814: 2,490 Intersection: 613 & RGE RD 240 AADT South on 814: 4,420 AADT West on 613: 2,430 AADT East on 613: 1,990 Intersection: 2A & 13 N OF WETASKIWIN AADT North on Rge Rd 240: 1,520 NJ AADT South on Rge Rd 240: 130 AADT West on Twp Rd 464: 1,150 AADT East on 13: 6,720 AADT North on 2A: 8,360 AADT South on 2A: 9,390
Source: http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/mapping/
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Table 18: Distance to Major Urban Table 19: Distance to US Border Centres Crossings Distance to Major Urban Centres Distance to Major U.S. Border Crossings
Distance Distance Distance Distance Location Border Crossing (km) (miles) (km) (miles) Edmonton 71 44 Carway (Hwy 499 310 Red Deer 104 64 2) Del Bonita Calgary 250 155 525 326 (Hwy 2) Lethbridge 445 276 Sweetgrass Medicine 342 212 465 288 (Hwy 36) Hat Aden (Hwy 1) 576 357 Fort 511 317 Wild Horse McMurray 610 379 (Hwy 1) Source: McSweeney & Associates from Google Maps Source: McSweeney & Associates from Google Maps
The strategic location of Wetaskiwin can best be described by the CANAMEX corridor. The CANAMEX corridor is a series of improvements to freeways and other transportation infrastructure linking Canada to Mexico through the United States. The corridor was established under the North American Free Trade Agreement. Currently the corridor is defined by a series of 4-lane highways (including Highway 2 in Alberta). However, the corridor is also proposed for use by railroads and fiber optic telecommunications infrastructure.
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4.2 Rail Services The nearest commercial rail services are Calgary and Edmonton, which are serviced by both CN Rail and Canadian Pacific.
CN Rail CN is a leader in the North American rail industry. Following its acquisition of Illinois Central in 1999, WC in 2001 and GLT in 2004, as well as its partnership agreement with BC Rail in 2004, CN provides shippers with more options and greater reach in the rapidly expanding market for north-south trade. More CN services located at: Headquarters Closest Intermodal Station Closest Intermodal Station 935 de La Gauchetière Street Calgary Logistics Park, AB Edmonton, AB West 250050 Lantz Way, Rocky 12311 – 184th Street, Montreal, QC H3B 2M9 View County, T1Z 0A8 T5V 1T3 Phone: 1-888-888-5909 Port Code: 701 Port Code: 702 http://www.cn.ca/en/index.htm Mon - Sun: 24 hours daily Mon - Sun: 24 hours daily
Canadian Pacific CP has numerous routing options across Canada and through the U.S. as well as excellent North American reach through gateways with all Class I railways. CP has extensive Canadian and U.S. short line partners and serves to lead Atlantic and Pacific port facilities.
Canadian Head Office: Closest Transload Facility: Closest Intermodal Facility: Gulf Canada Square Edmonton TFR Edmonton Intermodal 401 9 Avenue SW, Suite 500 6040 - 99 Street Terminal Calgary, AB Edmonton, AB 10155 – 39 Ave NW T2P 4Z4 Phone: 403-319-6476 Edmonton, AB Web: www.cpr.ca/ Phone: 1-888-333-8111
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4.3 Airports The main airports that serve the City of Wetaskiwin are listed below. Moreover, Wetaskiwin has access to two international airports; Edmonton International Airport is approx. 40 minutes away and Calgary International Airport is approx. 2 hours away.
Table 20: Airports in the Region Name Details Web Type/specs Address: 6301 47 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB Wetaskiwin T9A 2G2 https://www.wetaskiwi Public Regional Regional Code: CEX3 n.ca/cex3 Airport Airport Elevation: 764m Phone: 780-361-4449 Address: 1000 Airport Rd, Edmonton https://flyeia.com/ International Edmonton International Airport, AB T9E 0V3 Airport International Code: YEG Customs border Airport Elevation: 723 m Cargo Zone Phone: (780) 890-8900 Address: 3801 Airport Dr, Springbrook, AB T4S 2E8 www.flyreddeer.com Red Deer Public Regional Code: YQF Airport Airport Elevation: 905 m Phone: (403) 886-4388 Address: 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, https://www.yyc.com/ International Calgary AB T2E 6W5 Airport International Code: YYC Customs border Airport Elevation: 1,084 m Cargo Zone Phone: (403) 735-1200 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Google Maps
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TAXES AND UTILITIES
This section describes the taxes (local, provincial and federal), cost of water and sewer connection, waste management sites, and natural gas and electricity rates.
5.1 Local Property Tax Rates
Table 21: Local Property Tax Rates, 2019 Residential 2019 Tax Rate 2018 Tax Percent Net Impact Rate Change
Municipal 9.6101 8.999 6.79% 3.25%
School 2.6376 2.5469 3.56%
Wetaskiwin Lodge 0.1998 0.1967 1.58%
Non-Residential
Municipal 19.1748 18.9330 1.28%
School 3.6422 3.5688 2.06%
Wetaskiwin Lodge 0.1998 0.1967 1.58%
Designated Industrial
0.0786 0.034178 129.97%
Notes: 1. All tax rates are shown as rate of dollars per $1,000 of assessment. 2. Designated Industrial Property (DIP) tax rate only applies to properties identified as DIP through the Province of Alberta. 3. Net Impact refers to the combination of the average assessment change for residential and non-residential property combined with the change to the tax rate. Average residential assessment change was a decrease of 3.54% and average non-residential assessment change was an increase of 3.62%. Source: https://www.City of Wetaskiwincounty.com/index.php/news/1771-City of Wetaskiwin-county-council- approves-2019-final-budgets-tax-rates
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5.2 Federal and Provincial Income Tax Rates
Table 22: Corporate Taxes – General Corporation (2019 – 2020) Corporate Tax Rates Combined Federal and Provincial – 2019 2020 Non-Canadian Controlled General Manufacturing and Processing/Investment 25.0% 25.0% General; Active Business Income 26.5% 26.5%
Source: McSweeney & Associates from https://home.kpmg/content/dam/kpmg/ca/pdf/2019/04/substantively- enacted-income-tax-rates-for-gen-corp-for-2019-and-beyond.pdf
Table 23: Corporate Taxes – Canadian Controlled (2019 – 2020) Corporate Tax Rates Combined Federal and Provincial - 2019 2020 Canadian Controlled Small Business Income (less than $500,000) 11.0% 11.0% General; Active Business Income 27.0% 27.0% Manufacturing and Processing/Investment 25.0% 25.0%
Source: McSweeney & Associates from https://home.kpmg/content/dam/kpmg/ca/pdf/2019/04/substantively-enacted-income-tax-rates-for-ccpc- for-2019-and-beyond.pdf
Table 24: Sales Tax, Alberta Sales Tax 2019 GST (sales tax) 5%
Source: https://www.taxtips.ca/salestaxes/sales-tax-rates-2019.htm
Table 25: Personal Income Tax, 2017-2018 Tax Rate Tax Bracket (2017) Tax Bracket (2018) 10% Up to $126,625 Up to $128,145 12% $126,625.01 to $151,950 $128,145.01 to$153,773 13% $151,950.01 to $202,600 $153,773.01 to $205,031 14% $202,600.01 to $303,900 $205,031.01 to $307,547 15% $303,900.01 and up $307,547.01 and up
Source Government of Alberta: https://www.alberta.ca/personal-income-tax.aspx
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5.3 Local Water/Wastewater Fees The following table provides commercial/industrial rates for water and wastewater in the City of Wetaskiwin.
Table 26: Water/wastewater - Commercial/Industrial Rates, 2019-2020 Size of Meter Monthly Service Charge Connection fee 2019 2020 2019 2020 16mm x 19 5/8” x 3/4” and $28.83 $29.68 $344.14 $354.33 mm smaller 9 mm 3/4” $36.65 $37.74 $379.13 $390.35 25 mm 1” $44.14 $45.45 $488.73 $503.20 38 mm 1 1/2" $82.44 $84.88 $824.27 $848.67 50 mm 2” $100.49 $103.47 $1,056.75 $1,088.03 76 mm 3” $120.81 $124.39 $2,692.93 $2,772.64 102 mm 4” $157.95 $162.63 $2,821.71 $2,905.23 150 mm 6” $346.88 $357.15 $4,187.71 $3,311.67 Other Charges: Effective January 13, 2020, for water used, a charge of $2.57 per cubic metre For water supplied in bulk to the purchaser's tank truck - $6.00 per cubic metre (220 imperial gallons). Any new applicant who wishes to purchase bulk water without using coins must purchase a key for $12.50 to access the equipment and a smart card for an additional $12.50. The applicant must prepay to load the smart card up to a maximum of $900.00. The City will have no liability for lost keys or smart cards. A service and inspection rate of $25.58 each month for each private hydrant installed on private premises shall be charged to any person or corporation. A penalty charge of three per cent (3%) per month shall be charged to all water usage accounts, not paid by the date specified on the bill There shall be a fee of $28.60 each time a curb stop for a service pipe that is 2” (50 mm) or less, and $57.10 for a curb stop for a service pipe that is greater than 2” (50 mm), is operated by the City at the request of the property owner or their designate. There shall be a fee for each new connection to any City-owned water main, as follows: 50 mm or less (5/8 – 2”) $169.54 Larger than 50 mm $285.65
Notes: Other Charges may apply, please check the municipal bylaw for all details: here: https://www.wetaskiwin.ca/DocumentCenter/View/4257/Final---Waterworks-Bylaw-1943-20?bidId=
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Sewer service Charges
Description 2019 2020 Residential Consumption/m3 $1.00 $1.03 of water consumption Industrial, Commercial, Institutional/m3 $1.25 $1.29 of water consumption Flat Fee Charges Residential/unit $26.65 $27.44 Flat Fee Charges Industrial, Commercial, Institutional $48.39 $49.82 Flat Fee – Properties not connected to water system $106.60 $109.76 All properties Capital Flatt Fee $0 $10 Wastewater delivered by truck to the City approved dump station will be charged the following rate based on the number of loads: 1. Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste $22.20 per tonne = ˜1m3 of water Source: https://www.wetaskiwin.ca/DocumentCenter/View/4256/Final---Wastewater-Bylaw-1942-20?bidId= Normal Overstrength Surcharge and Extra Overstrength Surcharge for wastewater discharged with any matter in concentrations exceeding the First and Second Limits as defined in subsections 4 and 5, respectively,
a. Service Calls $300/hour b. Account Deposits $300
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5.4 Waste Management The following table provides hours of operation and tipping fees for the landfill.
Table 27: Landfill and Tipping Fees
Waste Management 2020 Landfill Name of Wetaskiwin Sanitary Landfill Site Summer Hours (Apr-Oct) Operation Mon to Sat; 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Hours Winter Hours (Nov-Mar) Mon to Sat; 9 am - 5 pm Tipping Fee: $105.30 Tipping Fee min (100 kg): $11.43 Standby – Call outs: $114.18 Concrete Asphalt per tonne: $28.57 Compost (City Residents Only): Free Tipping Clean Wood Waste City Residents Only (trees free): Tipping Fee Clean Fees Wood Waste Commercial (min 100 kg): Tipping Fee Commercial Solid Waste (Local only): Tipping Fee Non-Resident Tipping Fee per tonne: $119.90 Non-Resident Tipping Fee min load fee: $28.57 Untagged appliances: $17.14 plus tipping fee Tagged appliances Tipping Fee Human waste (except disposable diapers) Liquid waste Biomedical waste Carcasses Prohibited Sewage Waste Waste from car washes Hazardous waste Hazardous liquid waste Propane tanks Oil, oil filters and oil containers Wet–cell batteries Sources: https://www.wetaskiwin.ca/DocumentCenter/View/4258/Final---Waste-Management-Bylaw-1940- 20?bidId=
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5.5 Electricity
In the City of Wetaskiwin, ATCO Energy, Direct Energy, Epcor, and Fortis Alberta are the main providers of the electrical infrastructure, but there are numerous retailers that residents and businesses may purchase their services from. Click here for a complete list of retailer and price comparisons. (https://ucahelps.alberta.ca/)
Service Provider: ATCO Electric Head Office Address: ATCO Energy 5302 Forand Street SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 8B4 Phone: 403-292-7500
General Residential Service - Effective January 1, 2020 Distribution Charges Rate Transmission Volumetric Rate 3.91 ¢/kWh Distribution Volumetric Rate 6.86 ¢/kWh Daily Distribution Rate 96.79 ¢/day Daily Service Rate 27.9 ¢/day Standard Small General Service<500 kW - Effective January 1, 2020 Distribution Charges Rate Transmission Volumetric Rate - first 200 kWh per billing cycle 1.15 ¢/kWh Transmission Volumetric Rate – in excess of 200 kWh per billing cycle 1.15 ¢/kWh Distribution Volumetric Rate 8.68 ¢/day Daily Distribution Rate 4.12 ¢/kW.h Daily Service Rate 39.88 ¢/day Daily Demand Rate 21.84 ¢/kW/day Daily Transmission Rate 18.88 ¢/kW/day Notes: See Price Options and Price Adjustments online. Source: https://www.atco.com/en-ca/for-home/electricity/rates-billing/regulatory.html
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Service Provider: FortisAlberta Head Office Address: FortisAlberta 320 - 17 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2S 2V1 Phone: 403-310-8043
Small General Service LESS than 75 kW - Effective January 2020 Distribution Charges Transmission Distribution Total Component Component Distribution Tariff For the first 6.575 kWh /kW 0.6021¢/kWh 1.3580¢/kWh 1.9601¢/kWh of Capacity/day All additional kWh 0.6021¢/kWh 0.6021¢/kWh For the first 2 kW of $0.2361¢/kW-day $0.55156¢/kW-day $0.78766/kW-day Capacity All additional kW of $0.2361¢/kW-day $0.28081¢/kW-day $0.51691/kW-day Capacity
Source: https://www.fortisalberta.com/customer-service/rates-and-billing/rates-options-and-riders
General Service (less than Transmission Distribution Total Distribution 2,000 kW) Component Component Tariff Service Charge for the first $0.12141¢/kW-day $0.26803¢/kW-day $0.38944/kW-day 50 kW of Capacity For the next 450 kW of $0.12141¢/kW-day $0.12026¢/kW-day $0.24167/kW-day Capacity For all kW of Capacity $0.12141¢/kW-day $0.09188¢/kW-day $0.21329/kW-day greater than 500 kW For all kWh delivered 0.6165¢/kWh -- 0.6165¢/kWh Large Service (greater than 2,000 kW) Service Charge — $24.11¢/day $24.11¢/day For all kW of Capacity $0.10094¢/kW-day $0.02423¢/kW-day $0.12517/kW-day For each Contract — $21.0654¢/km-day $21.0654¢/km-day kilometer For all kWh delivered 0.5981¢/kWh — 0.5981¢/kWh For all kW of Peak Metered $0.22207¢/kW-day — $0.22207¢/kW-day Demand Source: https://www.fortisalberta.com/customer-service/rates-and-billing/rates-options-and-riders
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Service Provider: Direct Energy Regulated Services Head Office Address: Direct Energy Regulated Services P.O. Box 1520, Station M, Calgary, AB T2P 5R6 Phone: 1-866-420-3174
Fixed ($/Day) Cost of Energy ($/kWh) E1 Residential Service 0.387 0.07785 E2 Small General Service 0.393 0.07813 E3 Large General Service 0.522 0.07574 E4 Oilfield Service 0.395 0.07552 E5 Farm and REA Farm 0.400 0.07685 Service E6 Lighting Service 0.207 0.06605 E7 Irrigation and REA 0.400 0.07408 Irrigation Pumping Service
Source: https://www.directenergyregulatedservices.com/electricity
Service Provider: EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. Head Office Address: 2000-10423 101 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5H 0E8 Phone: 310-4300
Small Lighting Farm Irrigation Oil and Gas Commercial
Electricity 8.692 ¢ 6.900 ¢ 8.636 ¢ 8.525 ¢ 8.504 ¢ Rates
Administrative $7.06 $6.15 $5.71 $3.84 $11.50 Charges Notes: Rates change on a monthly basis and can bee looked up here: https://www.epcor.com/products-services/power/rates-tariffs-fees/Pages/regulated- commercial-power-rates.aspx
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Epcor Electricity Hook-up Charges Service Connection Charge (with 3 business days notice) No charge Expedited Service - if the power is on at the location (with less than 3 $10.00 business days notice)
Energize Service - if power has been off at the location (3 to 5 No charge business days wait)
Energize Expedited Service - if power has been off at the location $144.00 (within 48 hours, during business hours)
Energize Expedited Service - if power has been off at the location $286.00 (within 48 hours, after business hours)
Reconnection Fee - if power has been disconnected for non- $161.00 payment (during business hours)
Reconnection Fee - if power has been disconnected for non- $303.00 payment (after business hours)
Source: https://www.epcor.com/products-services/power/rates-tariffs-fees/Pages/regulated-commercial- power-rates.aspx
5.6 Natural Gas
There are numerous retailers that Wetaskiwin residents and businesses may purchase their services from.
Service Provider: Direct Energy Regulated Services Head Office Address: Direct Energy Regulated Services P.O. Box 1520, Station M, Calgary, AB T2P 5R6 Phone: 1-866-420-3174
Fixed ($/Day) Cost of Energy ($/kWh) G1 General Service 0.272 2.259 G3 Large Use Service 0.503 2.259 G5 Irrigation Pumping 0.226 2.259
Source: https://www.directenergyregulatedservices.com/natural-gas
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Service Provider: EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. Head Office Address: EPCOR 2000-10423 101 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5H 0E8 Phone: 310-4300
Regulated Commercial Rates & Fees Effective January 2020 Admin Fee Retail Charge Variable distribution Fixed distribution $7.00 $365.59 8.48 ¢ 27.48$
Source: https://www.epcor.com/products-services/power/rates-tariffs-fees/
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DEVELOPMENT RELATED FEES
6.1 Planning and Development Service Fees
Development Permit Fees Accessory Buildings $75 Residential Additions $75 Secondary Suites $75 Carports and Garages $75 Decks $75 Manufactured Home $200 New Single Residential Dwelling $200 Multi-Family $200 plus $60 for each unit Home Office $75 Minor Home Based Business $75 Major Home Based Business $150 Discretionary Notification $75 Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, includes additions and accessory buildings $250 plus $0.10/$1,000 of $0 to $500,000 value $350 plus $0.10/$1,000 of $500,001 to $1,000,000 value $750 plus $0.10/$1,000 of Over $1,000,000 value Demolition $75 Change in Use $150 Cannabis Retail Random Selection Process Application Fee $500 Cannabis Retail Development Permit $5,000 Signs Awning, Banner, Canopy, Electronic Message, Fascia, Fence, Fixed, Flashing, Freestanding, Low, Included in business Multiple Tenant, Neighborhood Identification, license Non-Fixed, Peddler, Pole, Projecting, Roof Portable – For profit $50 for 3 months Portable – Non-profit No charge, 30 day permit Billboard $500 (annually) Variance – Prior to commencement of Development $100 plus notification fee Variance – After Completion of Development $300 plus notification fee Occupancy Permit\ Damage and Grading Deposit Fee Detached garages, home additions or renovations, basement development, secondary $250 suites or similar residential developments Single Residential Dwellings, Duplex Units $2,500 Multi-Family Dwellings over four suites $3,500
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Commercial, industrial or institutional additions, $250 renovations and new buildings under $25,000 Commercial, industrial or institutional additions, renovations and new $2,500 buildings under $1,000,000 in value Commercial, industrial or institutional additions, renovations and new buildings over $1,000,000 in $10,000 value Annual Vendor Permit $100
Other Development Fees Land Use Bylaw Amendments $750 plus advertising fee Area Structure Plan Amendments $750 plus advertising fee Area Structure Plan Applications $1,500 plus advertising fee Municipal Development Plan Amendments $750 plus advertising fee Advertising Fee $900 Development Agreement Standard $1,000 Multi-Stage $2,000 In-fill $800 Encroachment Agreements $200 plus registration fees
Cannabis Retail Development Permit Application Refund A refund for a cannabis retail development permit application may be made if the applicant requests the application be withdrawn. The refund amount shall be based on the following: 100% refund of the permit fee if prior to any review by the Development Authority 50% refund of the permit fee after review by the Development Authority but prior to a decision being made on the permit application Once a decision has been made by the Development Authority, no refund shall be issued.
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BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMS
The following programs and organizations support businesses by facilitating commercialization, workforce development, research and development, export growth and, raising capital funding. For a complete list of funding, grants and tax credits for businesses please visit the Appendix at the end of this document.
7.1 National and Provincial Support Organizations
Table 28: Nation-Wide Business Support Federal Programs/Agencies Name URL https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business Industry Canada: Information for Businesses .html
http://www.chamber.ca/ Canadian Chamber of Commerce
https://www.canada.ca/en/western- Western Economic Diversification Canada economic-diversification.html Invest in Canada https://www.international.gc.ca/investors- investisseurs/index.aspx?lang=eng Futurpreneur Canada http://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/ Business Development Bank of Canada https://www.bdc.ca/en/pages/home.aspx Canada Business Network https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business .html Export Development Canada http://www.edc.ca/en/Pages/default.aspx Innovation, Science and Economic Development http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/icgc.nsf/eng/ho me Human Resources and Skills Development Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs.ht ml National Research Council of Canada https://nrc.canada.ca/en Fundica https://www.fundica.com/ CoopZone http://www.coopzone.coop/ Tools and Financing for Aboriginal Business https://www.ccab.com/tfab/ https://canadabusiness.ca/programs/aborigi Indigenous business services nal-business-development-services-1/ Start Up Canada https://www.startupcan.ca/
Source: McSweeney & Associates
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7.2 Local/Regional Support Below is a list of agencies at the local/regional level involved in business support and development.
Table 29: Local, Regional and Provincial Business Support Networks Provincial Programs/Agencies Name URL Economic Development Alberta http://www.edaalberta.ca/ Invest-Tech http://www.innovatecalgary.com/micro-site/annual- report-20155/programs/invest-tech/ Inno-Tech Alberta https://innotechalberta.ca/ Business Link https://businesslink.ca/ https://canadabusiness.ca/programs/alberta-women- Alberta Women Entrepreneurs entrepreneurs-1/ Rural Alberta Business Centres https://canadabusiness.ca/programs/rural-alberta- business-centre-pilot-program-1/
Alberta Small Business Service Provider http://businesslink.ca/service-provider-directory Directory
Community Futures Central Alberta https://canadabusiness.ca/networking/community- futures-central-alberta/
Alberta Chambers of Commerce, AB http://www.abchamber.ca/ Albert Innovates https://albertainnovates.ca/ City of Wetaskiwin and District https://www.City of Wetaskiwinchamber.ca/ Chamber of Commerce Alberta Small Business Resources http://www.smallbusiness.alberta.ca/ Catapult Entrepreneurs https://www.catapultentrepreneurs.ca/ Alberta's agri-food industry https://investalberta.ca/industry-profiles/agri-foods/ Alberta Economic & Trade www.alberta.ca/economic-development-trade-and- tourism.aspx Local/ Regional Departments/Agencies Central Alberta Economic https://caepalberta.com/ Partnerships City of Wetaskiwin and District https://www.City of Wetaskiwinchamber.ca/ Chamber of Commerce
Central Alberta Access Prosperity https://accessprosperity.ca/ Source: City of Wetaskiwin, Economic Development Office
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7.3 Education and Training The following are only a subset of the many recognized universities and colleges in the region. A comprehensive list of Alberta colleges and universities can be found here: http://www.collegealberta.info/ Postsecondary Institutions Institution Key Programs Location/contact Name Norquest Offer workforce-relevant programs across a wide 5502 49 Ave, College range of disciplines; Health, Business, Community Wetaskiwin, AB Studies, Environment T9A 3T3 Augustana science to business management to the fine arts and 4901 46 Ave, College - humanities, and take part in unique, hands-on Camrose, AB T4V 2R3 learning opportunities University of International reputation for excellence across the 116 St & 85 Ave, Alberta humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, Edmonton, AB engineering and health sciences. T6G 2R3 Grant Offering more than 65 programs, the university 10700 104 Ave NW, MacEwan provides a transformative education in a Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2 University collaborative and supportive learning environment. Olds College Offers a variety of certificate, diploma and applied 4500 - 50th Street Olds, degree options in the 10 Faculties, specializing in AB T4H 1R6 agriculture, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship. Red Deer RDC offers more than 100 different credit programs, 100 College Blvd, Red College housed in seven Schools: trades, certificates, Deer, AB T4N 5H5 diplomas, graduate certificates and applied degrees CDI College Business, healthcare and legal studies; professional 5000 Gaetz Ave, Red Red Deer development opportunities. Deer, AB T4N 6C2 Burman Offers over 35 major or track choices in bachelor 6730 University Drive University degree programs in Division of Arts, Division of Lacombe, AB T4L 2E5 Science, School of Business, and School of Education. Lokken Certified programs include Occupation-Specific skills 302 – 5201 51 Ave College a work internship and 6 months of follow up support Wetaskiwin, AB (after you are employed). Certifies retail hospitality T9A 0V5 and industrial workers.
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7.4 Financial and Real Estate Institutions
Financial Institutions: ATB Financial 5202 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin BMO Bank of Montreal AB T9A 0S8 5020 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A (780) 352-7300 0S4 atb.com (780) 352-3317 https://branches.bmo.com/ab/w CIBC etaskiwin/b2605/ 5213 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin AB T9A 0S7 Manulife Bank (780) 352-3355 4702 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A https://locations.cibc.com/ab/w 0R7 etaskiwin/00089?utm_source=goo +1 877-765-2265 gle&utm_medium=distrib&utm_c https://www.manulifebank.ca/pe ampaign=google-distrib rsonal-banking.html
Scotiabank RBC Royal Bank 3725 56 St, Wetaskiwin 4916 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A AB T9A 2V6 3P8 (780) 352-9261 (780) 352-6011 https://www.scotiabank.com/glo https://maps.rbcroyalbank.com/l bal/en/global-site.html ocator/searchResults.php?t=9459
TD Canada Trust Vision Credit Union 5002 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin 5111 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A AB T9A 0S4 0S5 (780) 361-5200 (780) 352-2251 https://www.td.com https://www.visioncu.ca/
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Real Estate Institutions Royal LePage Parkland 4505 56 St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1V5 (780) 352-6671
RE/MAX Discover 5409 36 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3C7 (780) 352-2413
Century 21 All Stars Realty Ltd 5310 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0T1 (780) 361-2121
Peace Hills Real Estate 209 Parkview Dr, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3J8 (780) 387-6047
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7.5 Local Media
Table 30: Radio
Radio Station Frequency Shine FM – CKRD-FM (Red Deer) 90.5 FM Real Country 95.5 – CKGY-FM (Red Deer) 95.5 FM 98.9 Zed FM – CIZZ-FM (Red Deer) 98.9 FM CBC Music (Red Deer) 99.9 FM X100.7 – CKRI-FM (Red Deer) 100.7 FM KRAZE 101.3 - CKIK-FM (Red Deer) 101.3 FM CBC Radio One (Red Deer) 102.5 FM Ici Radio-Canada Première – CHFA-FM-2 103.5 FM (Edmonton) Big 105 – CHUB-FM (Red Deer) 105.5 FM 106.7 The Drive – CFDV-FM (Red Deer) 106.7 FM CKUA – CKUA-FM-6 (Edmonton) 107.7 FM CBC Radio One (Edmonton) 740 AM Source: McSweeney and Associates
Table 31: Newspaper - Print or Online
Newspapers Online
Wetaskiwin Times https://www.wetaskiwintimes.com/ Leduc-Wetaskiwin https://www.pipestoneflyer.ca/ Pipestone Flyer Source: McSweeney and Associates
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7.6 Communications Infrastructure
City of Wetaskiwin residents and businesses enjoy access to several fast and reliable broadband wireless networks. Below is a list of service providers for all telecommunications.
Table 32: Communications Infrastructure
Cable Services Name of Provider Shaw Communications (satellite only) Bell Canada Eastlink Telus
Internet Services Name of Provider Shaw Communications Bell Canada Vmedia Inc Telus TekSavvy Solutions Inc. Xplorenet Yak ConnectMoi Eastlink
Phone Services
Name of Provider Rogers FIDO Eastlink Telus KOODO Bell Virgin Mobile Source: City of Wetaskiwin and Government of Canada: https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/sitt/bbmap/hm.html?lang=eng
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QUALITY OF LIFE
8.1 Community Characteristics The City of Wetaskiwin has a booming housing sector and is a growing community of mature adults. The community has comprehensive healthcare and social assistance amenities, as well as a variety of facilities and programs to support recreation and wellbeing.
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8.2 Health Services
Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre Medics Clinic 6910 47 St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3N3 5007 51 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0T9 P: 780-361-7100 P: 780-352-4481
Associate Clinic Wetaskiwin Community Health 5215 49 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0R1 Centre P: 780-352-7157 5610 40 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3E4 P: 780-361-4333 Community Clinic 5108 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0S6 Wetaskiwin Medi Lend Society P: 780-352-2511 5106B – 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0S6 Tower Professional Clinic P: 780-352-0206 5520 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0T3 P: 780-352-9700 Wetaskiwin Community Transportation Society Wetaskiwin Primary Care Network (Operating as Wetaskiwin Transit) 5010C 48 St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1G2 (Handi-van Service) P: 780-312-2500 4904 51 St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1L2 780-312-RIDE (7433) Wetaskiwin Family Medical Practice 5107 50 St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1K1 Wetaskiwin Physical Therapy P: 780-352-3010 5106 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0S6 P: 780-352-7414 Community Addiction & Mental Health - Adult & Youth Services Alternative Chiropractic Clinic Wetaskiwin Provincial Building 4531 56 St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1V5 5201 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0S7 P: 780-352-6411 P: 780-361-1245 Wetaskiwin Family Chiropractic VitalAire Healthcare 5001B 51 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0T9 5217E 50 St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0W9 P: 780-352-2101 P: 780-361-0233 Lifecare Sports and Spine Wetaskiwin Lung Laboratory Physiotherapy 5217 50 St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3B8 5209 49 St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2T5 P:780-352-7085 P: 780-368-2440
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8.3 Community Protection Services
Table 33: Protective Services Protective Services Service Provider Contact Information Police Royal Canadian Mounted 5005 - 48 Avenue Police (RCMP) Wetaskiwin, AB 780.312.7200 or 911 (emergency) Municipal Enforcement Services 5005 - 48 Avenue Enforcement Wetaskiwin, AB 780.361.4401 ext. 1 Fire Wetaskiwin Fire Services Main 5940 - 40 Avenue Office (West Hall #1) Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2Z1 780.361.4429 or 911 (emergency) Ambulance Alberta Health Services 911 (emergency) Emergency Shelters / Resource Centres Service Provider Contact Family Family & Community Support 4705 - 50 Avenue Service Services (FCSS) – City of Wetaskiwin, AB Centre Wetaskiwin 780.361.4425 Food Bank Wetaskiwin Salvation Army 5010 51 Avenue Food Bank 780-352-2416 Food Neighbours Outreach 5009 48 Avenue Services Wetaskiwin (NOW) 780-352-8428 Shelter Emergency Shelter Civic Building (4904 - 51 Street) Disabilities Horizons Centre 780-352-6096 Support Resource Wetaskiwin and District 5211 54 Street Centre Association for Community 780-352-2241 Service (WDACS) Career & Alberta Works 1st Floor, Macadil Building, 5201 – 51 Employment Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0V5 Counselling 780-361-5878 Children Boys & Girls Club of 5109 51 St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2A5 Services Wetaskiwin (780) 352-4643 Wellness WalkABle Wetaskiwin wetaskiwin.ca/588/WalkABle-Wetaskiwin Support
Source: McSweeney & Associates and City of Wetaskiwin
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8.4 Education
Table 34: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Elementary Schools
Name Address Contact: 5310 55 Ave, (780) 352-5088 Centennial School Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1A5 https://www.centennialschool.ca/ 4510 47 St, Wetaskiwin, (780) 352-6616 Clear Vista School AB T9A 1B8 https://www.clearvista.ca/ École Queen Elizabeth 4720 51 St, Wetaskiwin, (780) 352-2281 School AB T9A 0K3 https://www.queene.ca/ 4107 54 St, Wetaskiwin, (780) 352-4594 Parkdale School AB T9A 1S8 https://www.parkdaleschool.ca/ 5505 44 St, Wetaskiwin, (780) 352-3782 Norwood School AB T9A 2Z8 https://www.norwoodschool.ca/ (780) 312-3000 Wetaskiwin Home 4705 47 Ave, https://www.wrps11.ca/schools/home- Education Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2A2 education (780) 352-5533 4419 52 Ave, Sacred Heart School https://sh.starcatholic.ab.ca/ Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2X7
Secondary Schools
Name Address Contact: 4619 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin Composite (780) 352-2295 Wetaskiwin, AB T9A High School https://www.wetaskiwincomp.ca/ 0R6
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8.5 Recreation, Culture and Sports Facilities The City of Wetaskiwin has 5 community halls/centres, a variety of parks and trails, several sports facilities, and 2 golf courses. For a complete list of attractions, as well as arts and culture in the City, please see the Tourism Guide here: https://www.wetaskiwin.ca/DocumentCenter/View/2143/2017- Wetaskiwin-Tourism-Guide---Web?bidId= Below is a list of key recreation facilities available to residents.
Table 35: Community Centers
Recreation Facilities
Community Halls By-the-Lake Park Hall 6128 56 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3C9 Drill Hall 4519 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2S1 Memorial Arts Centre 5206 50 St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3B8 Moose Hall 4915 49 St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1H5 Sports Facilities Manluk Centre: Wetaskiwin Regional 4514 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, Box 6210, AB T9A 2E9 Aquatics & Fitness Wetaskiwin Civic Centre 4519 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2S1 Multi-Plex – Curling Club & Gymnastics 4520 48 St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2S1 Wetaskiwin Skate Park 50 Ave & 47 St, Wetaskiwin, AB Al Arner Baseball Diamonds 4513 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB Centennial Baseball Diamond 5302 55 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB Kinsmen Baseball Diamond 222 Norwood Drive, Wetaskiwin, AB Knights of Columbus Baseball 525 Garden Meadows Drive, Wetaskiwin, AB Diamonds Norm Brown Football & Soccer Field 4513 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB Clear Vista Soccer Field 4510 47 St, Wetaskiwin, AB Parks and Trails Ashoro Friendship Park 54 St & 43 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1S2 By-the-Lake Park 6128 56 Ave, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3C9 Diamond Jubilee Park & Amphitheatre 50 Ave & 54 St, Wetaskiwin, AB Peace Hills Park 1 km west on Township Road 464
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APPENDIX: FEDERAL & PROVINCIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Capital Web http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/programs-and- AgriCompetitiveness Program services/agricompetitiveness- program/?id=1517335776475 Canada Small Business Financing Program http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/csbfp- - Industry Canada pfpec.nsf/eng/Home Futurpreneur Canada Newcomer https://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/get- Program started/financing-and-mentoring/newcomer/ Investments in Forest Industry http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/forests/federal- Transformation programs/13139
Metis Voyageur Development Fund http://www.mvdf.ca/
SD Tech Fund https://www.sdtc.ca/en/apply/funds/
Strategic Innovation Fund: Stream 2 http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/125.nsf/eng/home
Aboriginal Economic Partnerships Program https://www.alberta.ca/aboriginal-economic- (AEPP) partnerships-program.aspx https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-investor-tax- Alberta Investor Tax Credit (AITC) credit.aspx https://www.alberta.ca/capital-investment-tax- Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC) credit.aspx Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Business Innovation (CTBI) Voucher technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD
Alberta Enterprise Corporation http://www.alberta-enterprise.ca/
https://www.alberta.ca/cip-project-based- CIP Project-Based grant grant.aspx
CIP Operating grant https://www.alberta.ca/cip-operating-grant.aspx
https://www.alberta.ca/cip-major-cultural-sport- CIP Major Cultural and Sport Events grant events-grant.aspx
Western Diversification Program https://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/301.asp
Economic Development Initiative https://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/11564.asp
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Community Development Web
https://www.alberta.ca/tourism-growth-innovation- Tourism Growth Innovation Fund fund.aspx
Project Macro Grant https://www.alberta.ca/project-macro-grant.aspx
Project Micro Grant https://www.alberta.ca/project-micro-grant.aspx
https://open.alberta.ca/publications/engagement- Engagement operating grant program operating-grant-program-guidelines https://open.alberta.ca/publications/leadership- Leadership and certification operating and-certification-operating-grant-program- grant program guidelines guidelines Alberta Blue Cross - Healthy Communities https://www.ab.bluecross.ca/aboutus/healthy- Grant communities-grant.php
Alberta Indigenous Solar Program http://indigenous.alberta.ca/AISP.cfm
Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/2719.htm Partnership (AMWWP) First Nations Development Fund Grant http://indigenous.alberta.ca/FNDF-Grant- Program Program.cfm http://aep.alberta.ca/water/programs-and- Alberta Community Resilience Program services/alberta-community-resilience- program/default.aspx
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Commercialization Web
http://www.international.gc.ca/trade- Canadian Technology Accelerators commerce/cta-atc/index.aspx?lang=eng http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/programs-and- AgriInnovate Program services/agriinnovate-program/?id=1515682916298
CDMN Soft Landing Program https://cdmn.ca/program/soft-landing
Industrial Research Assistance Program http://www.nrc- (IRAP) - National Research Council Canada cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irap/about/index.html
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/forests/federal- Investments in Forest Industry Transformation programs/13139
SD Tech Fund https://www.sdtc.ca/en/apply/funds/
Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship https://canadabusiness.ca/programs/aboriginal- Development business-and-entrepreneurship-development-1/ Alberta Innovates - Cross Sectoral https://albertainnovates.ca/funding- Investments (Alberta Innovation Voucher entrepreneurial-investments/alberta-innovation- and Micro-Voucher Programs) voucher/ Alberta Innovates - Cross Sectoral https://albertainnovates.ca/funding- Investments (Product Demonstration entrepreneurial-investments/product- Program) demonstration-program/ Alberta Innovates - Cross Sectoral https://albertainnovates.ca/funding- Investments (Alberta-Jalisco Innovation and entrepreneurial-investments/alberta-china/ Commercialization Program) Strategic and international technology https://www.alberta.ca/strategic-international- partnerships technology-partnerships.aspx https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Commercialization Program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Products https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/MARKETS_SM to Markets ALL
Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Value- https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/MARKETS_LAR Added Products to Markets GE
Alberta-Europe Technology Collaboration http://www.gccir.ca/alberta-europe-collaboration- Fund fund/
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Media (Digital and Other) Web
http://www.cmf-fmc.ca/funding- Canadian Media Fund programs/convergent-stream/
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian- Filmor Video Production Services Tax Credit heritage/services/funding/cavco-tax-credits/film- (PSTC) video-production-services.html
https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find- Theatre Individual Project Funding funding/theatre-individual-project-funding-0
https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find- Major Arts Presenters Operating Funding funding/major-arts-presenters-operating-funding
https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find- Emerging Curator Fellowship funding/emerging-curator-fellowship
https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find- Visual Arts and New Media Individual funding/visual-arts-and-new-media-individual- Project Funding project-funding
https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find- Public Art Galleries Operating Funding funding/public-art-galleries-operating-funding
https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/film- Film and Video Arts Scholarship and-video-arts-scholarship
Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding
https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find- Professional Performing Arts Organizations funding/professional-performing-arts-organizations- Operating Funding operating-funding https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find- Provincial Arts Service Organizations funding/provincial-arts-service-organizations- Operating Funding operating-funding
https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/film- Film and Video Individual Project Funding and-video-individual-project-funding
https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find-funding/arts- Arts Presenting Project Funding presenting-project-funding
https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find- Community Support Organizations funding/community-support-organizations- Operating Funding operating-funding
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https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find- Organizations: Arts Project Funding funding/organizations-arts-project-funding
https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find- Music Individual Project Funding funding/music-individual-project-funding
https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find- Dance Individual Project Funding funding/dance-individual-project-funding
https://www.affta.ab.ca/funding/find- Indigenous Arts Projects for Organizations funding/indigenous-arts-projects-organizations https://www.alberta.ca/screen-based-production- Screen-based Production Grant grant.aspx https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-project-script- Alberta Project Script Development Grant development-grant.aspx Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital https://www.alberta.ca/post-production-visual- Animation Grant (PPG) effects-digital-animation-grant.aspx Cultural Industry Support Organizations https://www.alberta.ca/cultural-industry-support- Operating Grant organizations-operating-grant.aspx Cultural Industry Organizations Project https://www.alberta.ca/cultural-industry- Grant organizations-project-grant.aspx
Energy Web
Canadian Industry Program for Energy http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/industry
Conservation (CIPEC) /cipec/5153 http://www.ieso.ca/get-involved/funding- IESO Conservation Fund programs/conservation-fund/cf-overview ecoENERGY Efficiency for Industry Program: http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/industry
ISO 50001 /financial-assistance/5387
Save on Energy https://www.saveonenergy.ca/Business.aspx
SD Tech Fund https://www.sdtc.ca/en/apply/funds/
Alberta Indigenous Community Energy http://indigenous.alberta.ca/AICEP.cfm Program
Alberta Innovates - Clean Energy (Clean https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Technology) technology/
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Energy Web Alberta Innovates - Clean Energy https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-advanced- (Advanced Hydrocarbons) hydrocarbons/ Alberta Innovates - Water and Land https://albertainnovates.ca/funding/water-and- (Tailings Management) land/tailings-management/ https://www.alberta.ca/petrochemicals- Petrochemicals Diversification Program diversification-program.aspx https://www.alberta.ca/coal-community-transition- Coal Community Transition Fund fund.aspx Alberta Innovates - Clean Energy https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-advanced- (Advanced Hydrocarbons) hydrocarbons/ https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Facilities Support Program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-indigenous-solar- Alberta Indigenous Solar Program program.aspx
Export Web
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) http://www.ccc.ca/
http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/2229 New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) / http://international.gc.ca/canexport/index.aspx?la CanExport Program ng=eng http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/forests/federal- Expanding Market Opportunities Program programs/13133 Export Market Access - A Global Expansion http://exportaccess.ca/en/home Program http://tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding- Going Global Innovation financement/ggi-vmi/index.aspx?lang=eng https://albertainnovates.ca/funding- Alberta Innovates - Cross Sectoral entrepreneurial-investments/export-readiness- Investments (Industry Associates Programs) voucher/ Alberta Innovates - Cross Sectoral https://albertainnovates.ca/funding- Investments (Export Readiness Micro- entrepreneurial-investments/industry-associates- Voucher program) program/
SME Export Support Fund https://www.alberta.ca/export-support-fund.aspx
https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/MARKETS_LAR Value-Added Products to Markets GE
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Human Resources and Training Web
Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit - http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm- Canada Revenue Agency tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns409-485/412/jctc-eng.html https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social- Canada Summer Jobs development/services/funding/canada-summer- jobs.html
Canadian Institutes of Health Research http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/37788.html
Concierge Service - Government of http://concierge.portal.gc.ca/about-us Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program http://www.nrc-
(IRAP) - National Research Council Canada cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irap/about/index.html
MITACS Accelerate http://www.mitacs.ca/accelerate https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/elevate/progr MITACS Elevate
am-details http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors- NSERC CRD Professeurs/RPP-PP/CRD-RDC_eng.asp
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/epb/yi/yep/ Skills Link Program newprog/skillslink.shtml
Youth Employment Program - National http://www.nrc- Research Council Canada cnrc.gc.ca/eng/irap/services/youth_initiatives.html Alberta Innovates - Cross Sectoral https://albertainnovates.ca/funding- Investments (Alberta Entrepreneurship entrepreneurial-investments/entrepreneur- Incubator Program) incubator/ https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Development (CTD) program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Networks Program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Facilities Support Program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD https://www.alberta.ca/tourism-entrepreneurship- Tourism Entrepreneurship Startup Seminar programs.aspx/ https://www.alberta.ca/diversifying- Tourism Entrepreneurial Support economy.aspx#toc-4 https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/YOUTH_EDUC Youth Agriculture Education ATION
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https://www.alberta.ca/canada-alberta-job- Canada-Alberta Job Grant grant.aspx Summer Temporary Employment Program https://www.alberta.ca/step.aspx (STEP) https://www.alberta.ca/training-work- Training for Work programs programs.aspx
Indigenous Tourism https://www.alberta.ca/indigenous-tourism.aspx
https://open.alberta.ca/publications/leadership- Leadership and certification operating and-certification-operating-grant-program- grant program guidelines guidelines Indigenous Relations’ (IR) First Nations http://indigenous.alberta.ca/documents/FNCCIP- Consultation Capacity Investment Program Overview.pdf?0.7253097766318577
Research and Development Web
http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/programs-and- AgriInnovation Program services/agriinnovate-program/?id=1515682916298 http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/programs-and- AgriScience Program services/agriscience-program- projects/?id=1516993063537 Canada Foundation for Innovation http://www.innovation.ca/en/OurFunds
Canadian Institutes of Health Research http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/37788.html
Canadian International Innovation Program http://tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding- (CIIP) financement/ciip-pcii/index.aspx?lang=eng Communications Research Centre Canada - http://www.crc.gc.ca/eic/site/069.nsf/eng/h_00022 Industry Canada .html Automotive Partnership Canada http://www.apc-pac.ca/index_eng.asp
https://www.innovation.ca/awards/innovation- Canada Foundation for Innovation fund
Canadian Institutes of Health Research https://www.sdtc.ca/en/funding/funds/nextgen College and Community Innovation Program http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors- & Applied Research and Development Grants Professeurs/RPP-PP/ARD-RDA_eng.asp Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/sred/ - National Research Council Canada
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http://ito.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ito- MITACS Accelerate oti.nsf/eng/h_00022.html http://ito.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ito- New Directions Research Program - OMAFRA oti.nsf/eng/h_00837.html http://www.nrc- NSERC Engage R&D cnrc.gc.ca/eng/irap/services/youth_initiatives.html Collaborative Technology Development and http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/125.nsf/eng/00002.ht Demonstration Stream ml Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship https://canadabusiness.ca/programs/aboriginal- Development business-and-entrepreneurship-development-1/ Alberta Innovates - Bio Sector - Guest Speaker https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-prion/guest- Support Program speaker-support-program/ Alberta Innovates - Clean Energy (Advanced https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-advanced- Hydrocarbons) hydrocarbons/ Alberta Innovates - Clean Energy (Clean https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Technology) technology/ Alberta Innovates - Cross Sectoral Investments https://albertainnovates.ca/funding- (Alberta Innovation Voucher and Micro- entrepreneurial-investments/alberta-innovation- Voucher Programs) voucher/ Alberta Innovates - Cross Sectoral Investments https://albertainnovates.ca/funding- (Alberta Small Business Research and entrepreneurial-investments/asbiri/ Innovation Initiative) https://albertainnovates.ca/funding- Alberta Innovates - Cross Sectoral Investments entrepreneurial-investments/industry-associates- (Export Readiness Micro-Voucher program) program/ https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Development (CTD) program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Commercialization Program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Facilities Support Program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology Large- https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Scale Demonstration and Innovative technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Deployment Program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/MARKETS_LA Value-Added Products to Markets RGE
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Research and Development Web
Strategic Research and Development Grant https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/general/progserv.ns Program f/All/pgmsrv460 https://www.alberta.ca/tourism-growth-innovation- Tourism Growth Innovation Fund fund.aspx http://www.oce-ontario.org/programs/industry- Alberta-Ontario Innovation Program academic-collaboration/albertaontario
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Innovation Web
Alberta Innovates - Bio Sector - New https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-prion/new- Collaborations (Prion) collaborations/
http://tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding- Going Global Innovation financement/ggi-vmi/index.aspx?lang=eng https://buyandsell.gc.ca/initiatives-and- Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) programs/build-in-canada-innovation-program- bcip/overview-of-bcip
Canada Periodical Fund http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1458744331821
http://www.omdc.on.ca/music/the_ontario_music_f OMF - Music Industry Development und/music_industry_development.htm
Canadian International Innovation Program https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding- (CIIP) financement/ciip-pcii/index.aspx?lang=eng https://www.marsdd.com/funding/mars-catalyst- MaRS Catalyst Fund fund/ https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science- Connect to Innovate economic-development/programs/computer- internet-access/connect-to-innovate.html Matching Investment Fund - Canadian http://www.milkingredients.ca/index- Dairy Commission (CDC) eng.php?id=127
Centre of Excellence in Next Generation http://www.nce-rce.gc.ca/NetworksCentres- Networks (CENGN) CentresReseaux/CECR-CECR/CENGN_eng.asp
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/093.nsf/eng/00016.htm Canada's new superclusters l
http://www.bioenterprise.ca/index.cfm?page=seed Bioenterprise Seed Funding fund_on Alberta Innovates - Bio Sector - IDeal https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-prion/ideal- Program (Prion) program/
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Alberta Innovates - Bio Sector - Alberta Bio https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-alberta-bio- Future future/ Alberta Innovates - Health Innovations - https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-health- Training and Early Career Development innovations/ Alberta Innovates - Clean Energy https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-advanced- (Advanced Hydrocarbons) hydrocarbons/ Alberta Innovates - Clean Energy (Clean https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Technology) technology/ Alberta Innovates - Cross Sectoral https://albertainnovates.ca/funding- Investments (Alberta Small Business entrepreneurial-investments/asbiri/ Research and Innovation Initiative) Alberta Innovates - Cross Sectoral https://albertainnovates.ca/funding- Investments (Product Demonstration entrepreneurial-investments/product- Program) demonstration-program/ Alberta Innovates - Cross Sectoral https://albertainnovates.ca/funding- Investments (Alberta-China International entrepreneurial-investments/alberta-china/ Technology Partnership Program) Alberta Innovates - Cross Sectoral https://albertainnovates.ca/funding- Investments (Alberta-China International entrepreneurial-investments/alberta-jalisco/ Technology Partnership Program) Strategic and international technology https://www.alberta.ca/strategic-international- partnerships technology-partnerships.aspx https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Development (CTD) program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Commercialization Program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Facilities Support Program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Large-Scale Demonstration and Innovative technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Deployment Program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD Alberta Innovates - Water and Land (Land https://albertainnovates.ca/funding/water-and- and Biodiversity) land/land-and-biodiversity/ Alberta Innovates - Water and Land https://albertainnovates.ca/funding/water-and- (Tailings Management) land/tailings-management/
Irrigation Efficiency https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/program/IRR_EFFICIENC
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Alberta-Europe Technology Collaboration http://www.gccir.ca/alberta-europe-collaboration- Fund fund/ https://www.alberta.ca/visitor-services-innovation- Visitor Services Innovation Fund fund.aspx
Economic Development Initiative https://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/11564.asp
Environment Web
http://aep.alberta.ca/water/programs-and- Alberta Community Resilience Program services/alberta-community-resilience- program/default.aspx
SD Tech Fund https://www.sdtc.ca/en/apply/funds/
Alberta Innovates - Clean Energy https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-advanced- (Advanced Hydrocarbons) hydrocarbons/ Alberta Innovates - Cross Sectoral https://albertainnovates.ca/funding- Investments (Alberta Innovation Voucher entrepreneurial-investments/alberta-innovation- and Micro-Voucher Programs) voucher/ https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Development (CTD) program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Commercialization Program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Business Innovation (CTBI) Voucher Program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Facilities Support Program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD Alberta Innovates - Clean Technology https://albertainnovates.ca/funding-clean- Large-Scale Demonstration and Innovative technology/climate-change-innovation-and- Deployment Program technology-framework-ccitf/#CTD Alberta Innovates - Water and Land (Land https://albertainnovates.ca/funding/water-and- and Biodiversity) land/land-and-biodiversity/ Alberta Innovates - Water and Land https://albertainnovates.ca/funding/water-and- (Tailings Management) land/tailings-management/
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GreenSTEM https://www.alberta.ca/greenstem.aspx
Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/2719.htm Partnership (AMWWP) http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/general/progserv.nsf/ EcoAction Community Funding Program all/pgmsrv221 Bayer Crop Science Canada - Investing in https://www.cropscience.bayer.ca/Our- Canadian communities Company/Community-Investment.aspx
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