Community & Business Profile Marwayne: Life from All Angles Marwayne’s slogan plays off the village’s unique street configuration and acknowledges the history of our community. While Marwayne has retained its rural, small- town atmosphere, it fosters a modern business culture in an oil, gas, and agriculture rich region, a region that is open for business 24-hours a day. Choosing our community means you are choosing the Marwayne advantage: a lifestyle that embraces everything needed for a rich and fun-filled life that balances community, family, business and play. We invite you to visit our community and personally experience Marwayne’s angles. Photo 1 Area Overview Marwayne is located just 10 minutes north of the Yellowhead TransCanada Highway and on the major corridor of Secondary Highway 897, the direct route to the City of Cold Lake and Cold Lake Oil Sands deposit. The oil and gas industry is very active providing diverse, high-income jobs. Marwayne is also one of the best farming and ranching districts in western Canada. Residents enjoy affordable small-town living within Marw ayne a half-hour drive to the City of Lloydminster. The surrounding region is also referred to as The Lakeland Region due to its numerous lakes and rivers. Lea Park and the North Saskatchewan River are only a ten-minute drive north, and Whitney Lakes Provincial Park is a half-hour drive north. The lakes and rivers provide the community with an opportunity to take on a larger role as a seasonal service provider for tourists in the region. Marwayne is located in an area with many economic opportunities and is in an excellent position to increase its existing sustainable economic base. Figure 1 Geographic Location Latitude: 53.32 Longitude: 110.2 Land Area: 76 hectares Rural Neighbor: County of Vermilion River Location Situated in the County of Vermilion River, Marwayne is located at the junction of Highway 45 and Secondary Highway 897, 33 km northwest of Lloydminster and 240 km east of Edmonton (Figure 2). Connecting highways are Highway 45, leading east to the Saskatchewan border, and Secondary Highway 897, leading north to Cold Lake and south to Highway 16 (The Yellowhead). Transportation Cold Lake Air Service: The nearest regional airport is at the Lloydminster Airport, which has a 1,525 meter runway and all-weather facilities. Local carriers include Air BC with daily service to Calgary. Highways: Lloydminster Connecting Highways are Highway 45 and Secondary Highway 897. Trucking Firms: Rosenau Transport, Priority Post, Purolator, Figure 2 and Loomis all have service to Marwayne. Regional Information The northeast region has a rich heritage and diverse landscapes ranging from open prairies to a lake district with more than 150 lakes. Forestry, fishing, mining, and oil and gas industries have the largest number of individuals employed (www.albertahub.com). The Alberta Northeast HUB region accounts for 15% of Alberta's total production of oats, and 12% of Alberta's total production of canola. The Alberta Northeast HUB region's production of cattle accounts for 10% of the provincial total, and 12% of the province's bison. Other major livestock in the region includes horses (9% of the province's total) hogs (3%), sheep/lambs (6%), goats (8%), chickens (2%), elk (15%), deer (10%), and llamas & alpacas. Marwayne is located in the Northeast Alberta Marketplace on the southern tip of the Cold Lake Oil Sands Deposit. Oil and gas drilling activity is very strong around Marwayne. Location combined with a region known world-wide for its innovation in the oil & gas industry has resulted in significant growth in recent years, and there are many projects scheduled for the region in the near future that will lead to economic growth, an increase in regional population, and long-term sustainability. For more in depth information on the region, visit www.marwayne.ca and click on the BUSINESS tab. Photo 2 Marwayne: Life from All Angles Brand Statement Marwayne’s brand statement was derived from the vision, mission, values, and goals that were articulated in its 2009 AUMA award-winning sustainability plan Looking to the Future. Marwayne is progressive and professional in agriculture, oil and gas, and bolstered by generational wealth. While many people come to the region to work, people come to Marwayne for its lifestyle. Friendly, family-oriented, and offering many leisure activities, Marwayne is proud of its western roots and its innovative leadership in industry. Three Themes Ensuring a Quality Life from All Angles Business, Family, and Play are the three themes that guide Marwayne’s growth and development in policies and operation. Balancing work, family, and leisure time is important to the development of an entire community. Everything from Marwayne’s recreation activities and program development, service delivery, recreational facility development, and strategies to foster economic growth, downtown revitalization, and the entrepreneurial spirit must all follow a balanced approach. For more information on our strategic and development plans, go to www.marwayne.ca and click on the BUSINESS and COMMUNITY tabs. BUSINESS: Marwayne’s approach to economic development is guided by a desire to support local business, foster prosperity, and develop an economy and labor force that is sufficiently diverse. If you don’t know where you’re going . you’ll probably end up somewhere else! (Mark Twain) The Village has . annexed land for light industrial/commercial development; . developed an Area Structure Plan and appropriate zoning . ensured communication between the County and Village about future land use and development; . developed a Municipal Development Plan and Sustainability Plan; . established an Economic Development Committee; and . maintained regional partnerships with Alberta’s HUB, the Lloydminster Economic Development Corporation, Community Futures, and the Vermilion River Regional Alliance. FAMILY: Marwayne strives to build and maintain a vibrant, safe, and healthy community with a strong social fabric that supports the family. Great communities don’t just happen. They evolve from careful planning, smart design and listening to what people want. (PEC Development Group) The Village . ensures development, land use and transportation policies serve to maintain the small town feel of Marwayne; . works to ensure that its citizens have access to quality education and basic public services; . empowers volunteers to remain the driving force of our community; . builds partnerships among residents, businesses and community stakeholders to achieve the shared Community Vision; . understands we are part of a larger community and seeks opportunities to work with neighboring communities, regional, provincial and federal governments; and . strives to see that all children are valued and cared for by all adults so that their lives are rich in developmental assets. Photo 3 PLAY: Marwayne knows that empowered volunteers are the “heartbeat” of the community, is united in the culture of recreation, and encourages the facilitation of year-round indoor and outdoor recreation that keeps residents healthy, active and engaged in sports, the arts, and culture. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. (Margaret Mead) The Village, the Ag Society, community groups, and citizens . plan and prioritize community projects together to ensure adequate funding and volunteer availability while recognizing the autonomy of each organization; . support over 30 not-for-profit community groups in Marwayne; . know that empowered volunteers are the “heartbeat” of the community; . strive to maintain national quality events such as the Lea Park Pro Rodeo; . grow regional events such as the Professional Bull Riding event and regional and provincial tournaments held at local recreational facilities; and . value their unique location within 30-minute drive from provincial lakes and parks. Photo 4 Marwayne: Life from All Angles Marwayne’s BUSINESS Advantage 1. Location, location, location – businesses know location is everything! a. Young Work Force . Population is 667 (2013 census) – a 27% increase in the last 7 years! . Median age of village residents is 33.4. 26.6% of its population is under 15. We have larger families in comparison to the Alberta average. Marwayne’s population pyramid suggests that individuals in the 20-39 years age cohort live and work in their home community. Photo 5 b. People & Talent (2006 census) % of Marwayne’s population . Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10.8% . College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma 25.7% . University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 2.7% . University certificate, diploma, or degree 10.8% c. Transportation Infrastructure – 18 km north of the Yellowhead Trans-Canada Highway i. Highway Traffic Counts (Alberta Transportation 2011-2012) . Highway 897 & TWP 524 o average annual daily traffic 2180 (2011) compared to 2740 (2012) o 20.2% is commercial vehicles; and 78% is passenger vehicles (2012) o average summer daily traffic 2014 (2011) compared to 2980 (2012) . Highway 897 & Highway 45 o average annual daily traffic 2120 (2011) compared to 2580 (2012) o 31.62% is commercial vehicles; and 65.6% is passenger vehicles (2012) o average summer daily traffic 2380 (2011) compared to 2800 (2012) ii. Airway . The nearest regional airport is at the Lloydminster Airport, which has a 1,525 meter runway and all-weather facilities. Local carrier is Central Mountain Air. iii. Railway . Marwayne is situated 18 km north of the Canadian Pacific Railway line which connects Lloydminster to Edmonton. d. Major Business Sectors i. Oil & Gas . Marwayne is situated in the southern tip of the Alberta Northeast region, a region that is experiencing rapid growth due to major oil and gas Photo 6 investment in the Cold Lake Oil Sands area approximately 1 hour north of Marwayne. Presently there are $30 billion being invested in major projects in the HUB region: $22 billion oil / gas projects; $8.6 billion in pipeline projects; and $282 million in infrastructure development (September 2014 – Alberta HUB).