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1 Town of Coalhurst: Economic Development Community Profile
Welcome to the Town of Coalhurst
If you are looking for a residential town with quiet streets, good schools, caring people and lots of potential - this is the place for you. Our proximity to the City of Lethbridge and access to their shopping, post-secondary, medical, seniors and recreational facilities gives us the best of two worlds - city amenities and small town living. We have residential developments offering a choice of building lots. Owning a home in Coalhurst is a reality. Our growth is steady and without many of the problems being experienced by communities who are outgrowing their infrastructure. Combined property tax and utility rates are one of the lowest in Alberta. The servicing of our long term debt takes only 7.8% of our total operating budget! Entrepreneurs are always happy to hear we have no business tax. Coalhurst is physically located within the boundary of Lethbridge County. It is situated only 8 kilometres from the City of Lethbridge (with more than 85,000 consumers) and 200 kilometres from the City of Calgary (with more than one million consumers). Additionally, it is conveniently located along Highway 3 ― the principal highway through southern British Columbia and Alberta, and part of the CANAMEX Corridor linking Canada to Mexico through the United States.
Road Travel Distances
Distance Coalhurst to: Kilometers Miles
Calgary 207 129
Edmonton 500 310
Lethbridge 8 5
Medicine Hat 180 112
US border at Coutts 115 72
Waterton National Park 130 81
AD ASTRA PER ASPERA The Latin phrase in the Town’s logo means: “through hardships
to the stars” or “To the stars through difficulties.”
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Climate
The Town of Coalhurst is in a region that has more days of bright sunshine than anywhere else in Canada. It is also one of the windiest regions in Canada. After St. John’s, nearby Lethbridge gets more days with strong winds than any city in Canada. Winters are cool but are moderated by warm chinook winds blowing from the west coast.
Average: J F M A M J J A S O N D
Temperature oC -6.0 -4.2 -0.1 6.0 11.1 15.2 18.2 17.7 12.6 6.6 -1.2 -5.4
High temperature 0.1 2.3 6.4 13.1 18.3 22.0 26.1 26.0 20.2 13.7 4.8 0.6
Low temperature -12.1 -10.6 -6.5 -1.1 3.9 8.3 10.3 9.5 4.9 -0.6 -7.2 -11.4
Precipitation (mm) 13.5 12.0 22.8 28.0 49.9 82.0 42.6 37.3 41.4 20.1 17.8 12.9
Key Demographics
Population Demographics (2016) Town of
Coalhurst
SouthGrow
Region
Population 2,668 167.696
Population Percentage Change 2011-2016 +34.9% +8.63%
Median age 31.7 36.1
Workforce population (age 15-64) 1,745 106,134
School population (age 5-19) 574 33,246
Senior Population (age 65+) 240 25,989
Average employment income $46,808 $43,326
Average family income $104,557 $105,871
Number of dwellings 970 65,610
Economic Indicators
Originally established as a coal mining community, Coalhurst’s current economic base is agriculture. It is located very near to a number of food processing facilities in the City of Lethbridge and the Town of Taber. Coalhurst has a vibrant construction sector which includes a cedar retail outlet, a cabinet manufacturer, woodworker, and roofers. Coalhurst also has a directional drilling company. Services available locally include: restaurant, gasoline/convenience stores, floral design, car wash, computer software instruction, various trades, picture framing, barber shop, beauty salons, self-storage, taxidermy, DJs, landscaping and a branch of the Canadian Legion.
Coalhurst has a relatively young
median age, reflective of the young families that have chosen to
make our community their home.
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Key Businesses / Employers
Businesses Description
AJM Seeds Agricultural seeds sales of corn, canola, alfalfa, grass, and lawn seed.
www.ajmseeds.com
Prairie Cedar Southern Alberta’s largest supplier of cedar lumber and cedar building supplies.
www.prairiecedar.com
Syn Core Directional Drilling Provides directional drilling, auguring, and hydrovac.
Mulder Plumbing and Heating Heating, Plumbing, A/C. www.mulderheating.com
Headwater Equipment Supplies Heavy equipment supplier. www.hwequipment.com
Kolk’s Roofing Asphalt and cedar roofing contractor.
Palliser Regional Schools School division. www.pallisersd.ab.ca
Coyote Grill & Wok Chinese & Western Restaurant.
Recent Investments and Projects
Coalhurst has either completed or planned a number of projects that demonstrate the Town’s current and planned growth.
Project Description
Park upgrades Ongoing
South East Access Collector
Road Complete
Storm Water upgrade Ongoing
Town Office Modular Addition Added
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Available Land
438 new residential lots were created during the period 2004 – 2014, with the majority of lots created following two
large residential subdivisions in 2007. Approximately 15 residential lots are still available for development. There are many lots available for new homes in the new residential subdivisions including:
➢ Sundance Ridge Community boasts paved back lanes, a beautiful lake, gazebo and generous amounts of green space. Lots start at $63,000. http://sundanceridgecommunity.com
➢ 53 small residential lots available in new subdivision. http://greenwoodhomes.weebly.com The average selling price for homes in Coalhurst over the past two years has been between $260,00 and $285,000. Some potential commercial/industrial land is available on the east side of Town, as identified on the previous community profile. Also, one 22.7 acre parcel is available in the centre of Town, which is privately owned, is also available. The Town owns a parcel in the north east corner, which has some potential for business industrial and an 8 acre parcel is being considered for residential development.
Development Statistics
Approximately 379 development permits were issued between 2004 – 2014.
Workforce Statistics
Statistic (2016) Town of Coalhurst SouthGrow Region
Workforce population (age 15-64) 1,745 106,134
Workforce participation rate 75% 67.8%
% of Workforce with no diploma or post-secondary 17% 21%
% of Workforce with high school diploma or equivalent 33% 13.7%
% of Workforce with post-secondary diploma, certificate, or degree 51% 48.8%
Year Number of New
Houses
2017 11
2016 15
2015 33
2014 24
2013 11
2012 27
2011 21
2010 84
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Agriculture, Forestry, Hunting & Fishing
5% Oil & Gas6%
Manufacturing7%
Utilities, Transportation, Construction, Warehousing
18%
Retail & Wholesale Trade13%
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate
3%
Professional, Scientific, Management, Waste
Remediation10%
Education & Healthcare21%
Arts, Recreation, Accommodation, Food &
Beverage10%
Public Administration, Other
7%
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY
Employment by Industry
Statistic (2016) Town of
Coalhurst
SouthGrow
Region
Agriculture, Forestry, Hunting, Fishing 5% 8%
Oil & Gas 6% 2%
Manufacturing 7% 7%
Utilities, Transportation, Construction,
Warehousing 18% 14%
Retail & Wholesale Trade 13% 15%
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate 3% 4%
Professional, Scientific, Management,
Waste Remediation 10% 8%
Education & Healthcare 22% 22%
Arts, Recreation, Accommodation, F&B 10% 10%
Public Administration, Other 7% 10%
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Transportation Infrastructure Coalhurst is located along the CANAMEX corridor, Highway 3, which is a four lane divided highway. Coalhurst is one hour from the U.S. border, one and a half hours from the British Columbia border along the Crowsnest Trail, and two hours from the City of Calgary. In addition to road transport, Coalhurst enjoys the convenience of the Lethbridge Airport and the town is adjacent to the CPR main marshalling yards at Kipp, just north of Coalhurst.
Facility Details
Highways
Highway 3 east-west
• 2014 Average Annual Daily Traffic west bound: 8,160
• 2014 Average Annual Daily Traffic east bound: 9,750
Highway 23 north
• 2014 Average Annual Daily Traffic north bound: 3,270
Secondary Highway 509 south
Rail Served by the Canadian Pacific Railway mainline at Kipp AB - one
of the largest rail yards in Southern Alberta.
Regional Airport Lethbridge Airport
International Airport Calgary International Airport
Municipal Tax and Utility Rates
Service Rate
Property Tax: Residential 9.88384 (2017 Mill rate)
Property Tax: Non-Residential 13.63464 (2017 Mill rate)
Residential Water (2018) $39.75 / month for 20.0 m3 plus $1.75/ m3 each additional m3
Commercial Water (2018) $50.40 / month for 20.0 m3 plus $1.75/ m3 each additional m3
Residential / Commercial Sewer $37.30 / month + $5.50 / month storm sewer
Residential Garbage $18.90 / month (95 gallon bin)
Commercial Garbage $18.90 / month (95 gallon bin) or
$37.80 / month (300 gallon bin)
Utility Providers
Service Provider
Gas ATCO Gas
Electricity ENMAX or Fortis Alberta
Telecommunications Telephone, wireless and high speed internet are available
Landfill / Waste Transfer
Locations:
Lethbridge Regional Landfill
Recycling Facilities: 7th Street & 52 Avenue
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Education
Facility Details
Elementary School Coalhurst Elementary School (K-6)
Secondary (Middle/ High)
School Coalhurst High School (grades 7-12)
Post-Secondary
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge College
University of Calgary
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Calgary)
Health Care and Emergency Services
Medical services are available through clinics and private practices in Lethbridge. The nearest hospital is Lethbridge Regional Hospital, located at 960 – 19 Street South.
Facility Details
Health Units / Clinics In nearby Lethbridge
Hospital Lethbridge Regional Hospital
Police (911) Rural Municipal RCMP Detachment 403.345.5000
Fire (911) Coalhurst Volunteer Fire Department 403.381.3633
Ambulance (911) Lethbridge Ambulance 403.327.3340
Coalhurst’s schools also
educate students from the Village of
Monarch and surrounding rural
areas.
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Recreation
Facility Details
Miners Memorial Park
23 acre multi-use, multi-season park. 4 baseball diamonds, 3 soccer fields, horseshoe
pits, outdoor ice rink, over-night camping area, and playground. Also includes a social
area with a privately fenced area, covered facility including kitchen, gas grills, and
picnic tables. Great for company socials, weddings and family reunions.
Coalhurst & District Community
Centre
Main hall and stage area, plus general meeting rooms. Can accommodate functions of
up to 300. Great for weddings, gift openings, meetings, family reunions.
Krahn Tot Park A neighbourhood park with children’s playground equipment.
Imperial Meadows Park 5 acre green space with children’s playground equipment and a paved walking path.
Sundance Ridge Park New neighbourhood park with a walking path, gazebo, lake, and children’s
playground.
Clubs and Organizations
• Coalhurst 55 Plus Club
• Coalhurst Shotokan Karate Club
• Coalhurst Sparks, Brownies, Guides (Girl Guides of Canada)
• Coalhurst Elementary School Council
• Coalhurst High School Council
• Coalhurst Miners Day Committee
• Coalhurst Volunteer Fire Department
• Coalhurst Youth Committee
• Coalhurst Good News Centre
• Coulee Kickers Soccer Association
• Hilltoppers Gymkhana Club
• Barons-Eureka Warner FCSS
• County of Lethbridge Community of Learners
• Parent Preschool Program of Southern Alberta
• Community Futures Lethbridge Region
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Area Attractions
Attraction Details
Park Lake Provincial Park 54 powered campsites, 18 unserviced campsites, boat launch.
www.albertaparks.ca/park-lake.aspx
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Take an unforgettable walk through an authentic Japanese garden in the city of
Lethbridge. www.japanesegarden.ab.ca
The Galt Museum Located in Lethbridge, the renovated former Galt Hospital is the largest museum in
Southern Alberta. www.galtmuseum.com
Taber Irrigation Impact Museum Focuses on the impact of irrigation on Taber’s development.
Fort Museum of NWMP and
First Nations Interpretive Centre
A replica of the original North West Mounted Police outpost built in 1874 in Fort
Macleod; view daily Musical Ride in July & August. Attracts about 20,000 visitors
per year. www.nwmpmuseum.com
Waterton-Glacier International
Peace Park
In 1939, Canada’s Waterton National Park and Glacier National Park in the U.S.
were joined to create the world’s first international peace park. Known as “The
Crown of the Continent” the combined park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/waterton/natcul/inter.aspx
Writing on Stone Provincial Park
One of the largest areas of protected prairie in the Alberta park system. A National
Historic Site, it contains the largest concentration of rock art on the Great Plains.
www.albertaparks.ca/writing-on-stone.aspx
Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump
Interpretive Centre
A UNESCO World Heritage Site which attracts about 60,000 visitors per year.
www.head-smashed-in.com
Alberta Birds of Prey Centre A “must see” attraction. Learn about Alberta’s first privately licensed raptor rescue
and conservation organization at Coaldale. www.burrowingowl.com
Frank Slide Interpretive Centre Experience what it was like to be in the coal mining town of Frank before, during
and after the great rock avalanche. www.frankslide.com
Bellevue Mine Put on an authentic miner’s helmet and lamp and tour the actual corridors taken by
early coal miners. www.crowsnestpass.com/Tourism/historic/bellevuemine.html
The Mormon Trail A 2-4 hour self-guided driving tour in Southern Alberta through the communities of
Stirling, Magrath, Cardston, and Raymond. www.themormontrail.ca
Cardston Alberta Temple
View the majestic Cardston Temple, which was built in 1923. It was the first
Mormon temple to be built in Canada and only the second to be built outside the
United States.
Remington Carriage Museum The largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles in North America is located in
Cardston. www.history.alberta.ca/remington
Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur & Heritage
Museum
Key features include: a Hadrosaur (duck-billed dinosaur) nest and embryo, ancient
fossils. www.devilscoulee.com
Writing on Stone Provincial Park
Contact Information
Town of Coalhurst SouthGrow Regional Initiative
R.K (Kim) Hauta, CAO Peter Casurella, Manager
100 – 51 Avenue
Box 456 Coalhurst, AB T0L 0V0
P.O. Box 27068,
Lethbridge AB, T1K 6Z9
Ph: (403) 381-3033
Fax: (403) 381-2924
Phone: (403) 394-0615
Fax: (403) 485-3143
www.coalhurst.c.ca
www.southgrow.com
December 2017