STOP AT NOTHING. Flagstaff Region Investment Guide www.StopAtNothing.ca WELCOME TO THE FLAGSTAFF REGION Located two hours southeast of Edmonton, the Flagstaff taxes on a $100,000 assessment is approximately $1,362, Region and the 10 communities within it (population 8,361) while average commercial taxes on a $100,000 assessment thrive on their strong energy and agriculture sectors. The is approximately $2,537. The average household income for centerpiece of the Region’s energy sector is the Hardisty the Region is lower than the provincial average, but is offset Hub, where much of Alberta’s oil production converges for by a lower cost of living. When combined with affordable transportation to North American energy markets. More housing options, this leaves more disposable income in the than a million acres of cultivated cropland drive agricultural hands of residents — supporting dynamic, vibrant retail and productivity in the Region. A vast groundwater aquifer offers business services sectors. potential to expand both of these industries. Quality of life is increased by a variety of recreation facilities and 130 The Flagstaff Region allows room to grow your business kilometres of natural, undeveloped river valley. or invest, with undeveloped, affordable commercial and industrial lands that offer abundant highway and rail access. The Flagstaff Region offers affordable housing options, Our legacy of prosperity comes from our classic Albertan an overall lower cost of living, and lower business costs roots, meaning connections made in the Flagstaff Region are compared to larger urban centres. A skilled workforce as significant as the lands are wide. We are resilient, proud, drives enterprise productivity, with 38 percent of workers friendly, and entrepreneurial, working together to nurture new possessing a post-secondary trade or university certificate, and innovative economic horizons, and pursue a life more diploma, or degree. The average calculation of residential authentically lived. WHY FLAGSTAFF REGION Stop At Nothing. That is The Flagstaff local and oil sands energy development, and solar/wind Region mantra for our relentless pursuit power. Available low cost industrial land and an established of entrepreneurial spirit. industry support network are supporting thriving freight trucking, management consulting, machinery and equipment Flagstaff envisions a day when Alberta’s food processing repair, and metal fabrication enterprises that reward brand is world-renowned. The Flagstaff Region is an entrepreneurial initiatives. agricultural leader, with a million acres of farmland producing a wide variety of crops that have potential to be processed Potential for industry is high in the Flagstaff Region, much locally in a low-cost business environment. There are in thanks to access to a vast underground aquifer and opportunities in greenhouses, meat snacks, pulse foods, bulk water stations, competitive wages for skilled labour, ready meals, agricultural services, and craft value-added very affordable housing, openness to consider industry production. A well-established regional supply chain includes development proposals, and competitive business costs. Viterra, Great Northern Grain, and Paterson Grain. Easy market access is available via the Battle River Railway, More deeply, the Flagstaff Region is classic Alberta, rooted in CN short-line partner and innovator of the Composite values as stable as bedrock for those who want to pursue a Blending Program. life more authentically lived. The Region believes in an Alberta that is Canada’s energy To further explore opportunities, contact leader, achieving a balance between conventional and Kristy Jackson renewable sources, tapping the talented, entrepreneurial Economic Development Officer soul of its people. The Flagstaff Region is a provincial [email protected] distribution hub for the North American oil and gas sector 780-384-4121 via the presence of the Hardisty Energy Hub. There are www.stopatnothing.ca opportunities in bio energy, metal fabrication supporting QUICK FACTS POPULATION: 8,361 RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES (2014): 3,770 HOUSING STARTS (2015): 32 CONSTRUCTION VALUE (2015): $54.8 Million BATTLE RIVER ALLIANCE FOR AVERAGE RESALE SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE PRICE (2016): $156,820 ECONOMIC VALUE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS (2015): $54.8 million DEVELOPMENT NUMBER OF REGISTERED BUSINESSES (2016): 508 source: Statistics Canada The Region is within easy driving distance from major centres FORT MCMURRAY such as Camrose, Edmonton and Red Deer. Whether it is connecting to Alberta’s abundant natural resources to the north or linking to major markets to the east, west and south, the Flagstaff Region is within reach. MAJOR HIGHWAYS • 75 kilometres east of Camrose • 115 kilometres west of Wainwright HIGH LOAD CORRIDORS • 150 kilometres southeast of Edmonton EASTERN ALBERTA TRADE CORRIDOR • 200 kilometres northeast of Red Deer • 325 kilometres northeast of Calgary • 160 kilometres from Saskatchewan border • 440 kilometres north of United States border EDMONTON • 550 kilometres south of Fort McMurray MAJOR ROADWAYS: • convenient access to the Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor (EATC), linking northern Alberta to Mexico. • Highway 36 (part of EATC and the high load corridor FLAGSTAFF north and south) REGION • Highway 53 (E/W trade corridor) • Highway 13 (E/W trade corridor) CALGARY AIRPORTS: • Municipal Airports: Flagstaff Regional Airport and Hardisty Airport • Edmonton International Airport, 150 kilometres away RAIL: • Canadian Pacific Railway • Battle River Railway Short-line (previously Canadian National line) COURIER: • Full courier services INTERNET: • High-speed Internet commonly available www.stopatnothing.ca THE FLAGSTAFF REGION AT A GLANCE VILLAGE OF VILLAGE OF VILLAGE OF ALLIANCE HEISLER LOUGHEED (POPULATION 154) (POPULATION 160) (POPULATION 256) Situated just off Highway 36 on The Village of Heisler is situated on The Village of Lougheed is located on Secondary Highway 602, the Secondary Highway 855 between Highway 13 between Sedgewick and Village of Alliance is a quaint yet Highways 13 and 53, along the Hardisty, along the Canadian Pacific vibrant community that perches Battle River Railway between Railway. Lougheed has a longstanding atop the hills near the scenic Battle Forestburg and Camrose. Although economic base in agriculture along with River Valley. This community has a small community, Heisler has a a strong retail and energy sector support a long-standing economic base in lot to offer; a sustainable industrial services. This growing community has agriculture and has been a major base, amenities for seniors and a good mix of retail and agri-businesses rail shipping point for grain to world recreational opportunities for offering products and services to Village markets. With oil and gas discovery residents and visitors. Heisler is and area residents. Lougheed is also in the early 1990’s the energy ideal for families, retirees, sport home to the largest population of Mexican industry has added substantially enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs. Mennonites in the Flagstaff Region. To to the area’s economic diversity. The Village offers a favourable accommodate this population as they deal This picturesque Village is ideal for incentive package for development with their new Canadian home, the citizens families, retirees, artists, and tourists. with a signed agreement to of Lougheed have initiated unique and The Village is the starting point of the develop lot within 2 years. It is a ground-breaking events and enterprises to Battle River Railway. great place to set up shop and put ensure a smooth transition to the Region. down roots. VILLAGE OF FORESTBURG (POPULATION 875) The Village of Forestburg is located at the junction of Highway 53 and Secondary Highway 856, along the Battle River Railway. The scenic Battle River Valley is only 20 kilometres south and offers both a unique, natural setting and varied recreational opportunities. Forestburg has a healthy business sector that includes agribusiness, trades, energy sector support services, healthcare, professional services, and a strong retail sector that provide products and services to Village residents and nearby communities. The Village is just 15 kilometres northeast of the Diplomat Mine Interpretive Site, Canada’s only surface coal mining museum. THE FLAGSTAFF REGION AT A GLANCE TOWN OF KILLAM TOWN OF TOWN OF (POPULATION 989) DAYSLAND HARDISTY The Town of Killam is a thriving and (POPULATION 824) (POPULATION 554) vibrant community, located at the The Town of Daysland is located on The Town of Hardisty is located along intersection of Highways 36 and 13, Highway 13, along the Canadian Highway 13 and Canadian Pacific Railway along the Canadian Pacific Railway. Pacific Railway midway between on Secondary Highway 881. The Hardisty Killam is an exceptionally clean, Killam and Camrose. Daysland was Tank Complex is home to Gibson Energy, quiet municipality with welcoming and is an agricultural community. Enbridge Pipelines, Flint Hills Resources, residents that are committed to Agriculture and related support Interpipeline, Spectra Energy, Husky their community. Agriculture and the services, retail, health services, Energy, Plains Marketing, Canadian Natural energy industries form the economic and recreation are the basis of Resources, and TransCanada. The Town base for Killam. These industries are Daysland’s economy. A vibrant is also home to the USD and Railserve complemented by a robust business business mix provides products offloading