A Business Development Initiative
of the Alberta Foothills Region

M.D. Foothills Community Data

Population 1996 13714 2001 16765 2002 16764 2003 17682 2004 17682 2005 17682 2006 19736 Population Age Structure (2006)   M.D. of Foothills Alberta            0-19 26.4% 26.4% 20-43 27.4% 37.4% 45-64 36.1% 25.4% 65+ 10% 10.7% Household Income (2005) M.D. of Foothills $71,801 Alberta $52,524 Level of Education (2006) Without high school certificate 18.6% With high school certificate 28.9% With trade or non-university certificate/diploma 33.9% With university diploma, certificate, or degree 18.6% Labour Force by Occupation (2006) Management 16.8% Business, Finance & Administration 18.1% Natural & Applied Sciences 7.5% Health 3.5% Social Science, Education, Government, Religion 4.8% Art, Culture, Recreation, Sport 2.8% Sales & Service 16.5% Trades, Transport, Equipment Operators 13.9% Primary Industry 14.4% Processing, Manufacturing & Utilities 1.7% Tax Rates (2010) Residential 4.912544     Non-Residential 9.583508 Example: $300,000 (residential property assessment) x 4.912544/1000= $1473.76 (property taxes).

Business Development (# licenses) 1997 320 1998 375 1999 447 2000 532 2001 563 2002 564 2003 588 2004 650 2005 631 2006 679 2007 679 2008 627 2009 759 2010 733 Housing Starts 1997 230 1998 238 1999 238 2000 178 2001 191 2002 247 2003 264 2004 287 2005 275 2006 331 2007 284 2008 154 2009 128 2010 169 Construction Value ($ million, including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional) 2000 56,600,000 2001 58,900,000 2002 73,600,000 2003 87,500,000 2004 106,300,000 2005 146,600,000 2006 174,000,000 2007 193,000,000 2008 107,000,000 2009 70,500,000 2010 108,700,000 Labour Force by Industry (2006) Resource-based Industries 19.4% Construction 12.2% Manufacturing 5% Retail/Wholesale Trade 12.3% Finance & Real Estate 5.9% Health Care & Social Services 4.8% Educational Services 5% Business Services 19.7% Other Services 15.6%

Utility Rates (2010)

Electricity/Natural Gas are deregulated in Alberta

• The Alberta government provides a Web site to provide information to assist consumers to choose the appropriate provider for their residence or business. To learn more about electrical or natural gas providers visit www.customerchoice.gov.ab.ca

Electricity: EPCOR (regulated): 403.310.4300 or www.epcor.ca, Direct Energy (regulated): 1.866.420.3174 or http://www.directenergyregulatedservices.com, ENMAX: 403.310.2010 or www.enmax.com

Natural Gas: Direct Energy (regulated): 1.866.420.3174 or www.directenergyregulatedservices.com, Sunshine Gas Co-op Ltd.: 1.877.684.3672 or http://www.sunshinegascoop.com, Meota Gas Co-op: 403.931.2161 or http://www.meotagascoop.com

Customer choice for electricity/gas utilities - www.ucahelps.gov.ab.ca

Municipal Rates (2010):

The M.D. provides a number of services - directly or jointly with other municipalities - to the residents of the rural area and the Hamlets of Aldersyde, Blackie, Cayley, De Winton, Hartell, Millarville, Naptha, Priddis, and Priddis Greens. These services include general administration and maintenance, fire protection, ambulance service, garbage disposal, planning and development administration, agricultural services, recreation and parks, family and community support services, and bylaw enforcement.

Water services are provided in the hamlets of Aldersyde, Blackie, and Cayley.

Wastewater services are provided in the hamlets of Blackie and Cayley.

Utility provision and rates vary depending on location. Contact the M.D. for details.