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BIGGEST LITTLE SPORTS CENTER

VILLAGE OF KITSCOTY

   

 Kitscoty residents are on the move, the village is in full bloom with an active housing market.

 

WELCOME - The Village of Kitscoty and members of the Village Council extend a warm welcome to anyone arriving in the village.  We would be pleased to have you choose our friendly community as your new place of residence. Kitscoty is truly enriched through the large number of volunteer groups and associations "pulling together". A true example of this is the new Kitscoty & District Community Hall and Community (Wesley United) Church both had Grand Openings the first part of 2006. The two new facilities are an extreme asset to the community and show a togetherness that makes living in Kitscoty extraordinary!

The slogan "Biggest Little Sports Center in Alberta" is symbolic of the enthusiastic participation of the residents and the various sporting facilities available.  In addition there are several cultural and fraternal organizations active in the village. 

REAL ESTATE is moving fast in the village as it has become a popular location for people who are looking for that unique small-town atmosphere.  The Southridge Glens Phase IV, consisting of 26 residential lots & ten multi-family lots opened in the spring of 2007. There are only a few lots still available for Phase IV but Southridge Glens Phase V will open in 2009. The Village of Kitscoty is situated at the junction of the twinned (Yellowhead) Highway #16 and Highway #897, the link to Cold Lake to the north & Highway #14 to the south. The village is located approximately midway between Edmonton and Saskatoon and is within short commuting distance of Lloydminster, only minutes away.

The village is proud of the excellent education facilities available to the youth.  Buffalo Trail Public School Division has confirmed its confidence in the village by providing two modern schools, grade one through grade twelve. Our community also offers an enthusiastic pre-school and kindergarten program.  Municipal Library Services are provided by the Kitscoty Hilltop Library Board in conjunction with the school libraries.

Additional services are provided to the residents by the RCMP, who have a detachment based in the village, and also by the East Central Health District Unit sub-office, which operates out of a newly constructed facility to meet the public's health needs.  The village is also the home of the municipal offices of the County of Vermilion River. For the sporting enthusiast or fan, Kitscoty has both the facilities and organizations required for baseball, curling, figure skating, golf, hockey, lacrosse, and soccer activities.  Also available are a variety of service clubs, youth organizations, and cultural groups. In addition, the growing business sector has much to offer residents.  The commercial enterprises operating within the village providing for most of everyone's daily needs.  Please consider Kitscoty for your new home and community when relocating. 

Yours very truly,

Daryl Frank

Mayor of Kitscoty

Area Overview

                                                                   

Kitscoty offers small town heart with big city amenities near by.

The Village of Kitscoty is located approximately midway between Edmonton and Saskatoon (225 km and 295 km respectively), and is within short commuting distance of Lloydminster.

The first settlers came to the district in 1905, and was incorporated as a village in 1911.  Kitscoty originally serviced a trading area stretching from Cold Lake in the north to the Battle River in the south.  Kitscoty is named after a famous cromlech, three large stones in a tripod arrangement, found near a settlement in England known as Kits'Coty House.     

Kitscoty is located in a prime agricultural area which has much heavy oil activity, both which provide employment opportunities for the residents.

There is an abundance of raw land available for development for both residential and light industrial/commercial parcels.  Water distribution and sewer collection facilities have been upgraded to accommodate future growth.

Kitscoty's greatest resources are its fine people, great hospitality and uplifting spirit!  

Community Lifestyle

Local businesses provide complete shopping facilities in or just outside the community: excellent family restaurants, accommodation, groceries, banking, post office, gas bar, hair salon, tanning facilities, massage therapy, custom meat cutting, automotive repair and easy parking for trailers, greenhouses.

 

Businesses in Kitscoty & Area

ATB Financial - Agency	846-2240	Ivan Slack Construction	846-2578
Attaining Longevity Therapy	846-2040	Jewitt Mechanical Plumbing etc	846-2818
Bigway Foods	846-2240	Kitscoty Blooms	870-0377
Byrt Pumps	846-2890	Kitscoty Meat Market	846-2755
Castle Garden Greenhouse	846-2694	Kosy Klutter Crafts	846-2962
Cave Inspection Ltd.	846-2437	M&B Collision Repair	846-2290
Claysmore Water	871-2812	Mason Agencies Ltd.	846-2875
Clips & Curls	846-2777	Miller & Co. Electrical	846-2997
Commonwealth - Agency	846-2875	Octupus Marketing Inc	846-2280
County Office	846-2244	Pampered Chef	846-2550
D W Picker Services Ltd.	871-8421	Post Office	846-2922
Elk Valley Processors Ltd.	846-2188	Power Pro Electric	846-2555
Federated Insurance	846-2479	Runwell Flow Testing	846-2225
Friesen Bookkeepting	846-2333	Salt City Candles	846-2336
Harvey's Restaurant	846-2888	T.C. Rentals	808-0521
Health Unit - East Central Health	846-2824	Tigger's Truck Parts & Rigging	846-0002
Hedberg Mechanical	846-2684	Tuxedo Express Shuttle	872-6136
Home Interiors & Gifts	846-2771	Village of Kitscoty Office	846-2221
Hope Chest Antique & Unique Items	846-2237	Waggles Pet Grooming & Kennels	846-0009
Hutch's Embroidery	846-2160	Wheatfield Inn	846-2881
Ian Construction	808-3689	Ye Old Bank Antiques	871-4210

Community Organizations

• ACE - Active, Creative, Engaged Communities Committee
• Agriculture Society
• Arena Board
• Block Parents
• Boy Scouts
• Brighter Beginnings
• Can Skate
• Celebrate Kitscoty Committee
• Community Centre (Seniors)
• Community Theatre
• Curling Club
• Dance Academy
• Early Childhood Society
• Entrepreneurial Association
• 4-H Beef Club
• Figure Skating
• Girl Guides
• Golf Club
• Hall Board
• Hilltop Library
• Kindergarten
• Lacrosse
• Masonic Lodge
• Minor Ball
• Minor Hockey
• Parent Council
• Recreation Board
• Regional Park Concession
• Royal Canadian Legion
• Rugrats Playschool
• Safe & Caring Committee
• Silver Blades
• Soccer
• United Church Women
• Volunteer Fire Department
• Walking Paths for Life
• Walking Through Grief Society

 

Community  Services               

 

Kitsctoy & District Community Hall 5202 - 51 Street

     

Community (Wesley United) Church 5014 - 51 Avenue

Many, many volunteer hours from many people contributed to the Community Hall and Church being opened in early 2006.

Community Booking Contacts - Parties, Meetings, Weddings etc.

Arena	846 - 2158
Camping Rentals	846 - 2221
Community Centre (Seniors)	846 - 2629
Community Church	846 - 2548
Community Hall	846 - 2992
Bookings	846 - 2982
Concession Rental	846 - 2221
Elementary School	846 - 2822
High School	846 - 2121
Golf Club	846 - 2950
Harvey's Family Restaurant	846 - 2888
Legion	846 - 2973
Wheatfield Inn	846 - 2881

Religious  Facilities

• Community (Wesley United) Church         780 846-2548
• Newlife Ministry of Kitscoty                  

Special Events/Attractions

• Community Registration Evening
• Dance Recital
• Dinner Theatre
• Fall Supper
• 4-H Achievement Day
• 4-H Highway Cleanup
• Golf Tournaments
• Graduation
• Hockey Tournaments
• Ice Skating Carnival
• Kitscoty Days/Parade (every two/three years)
• Ladies Night
• Minor Ball Tournament
• Remembrance Day Service
• Senior Luncheons
• Track Meets
• Trade Fair & Fashion Show
• Youth Drama Presentation

Hospitality/Accommodation

• Wheatfield Inn                           780 846-2881

Restaurants

• Harvey's Family Restaurant     780 846-2888
• Wheatfield Inn                           780 846-2881

Education

 

Kitscoty is truly blessed with an excellent support & teaching staff and facilities that makes a parent appreciate small town living with big city amenities.

Hilltop Library with after school & summer hours for the public. 

Kitscoty is part of the Buffalo Trail Public School Division #28, headquartered in Wainwright (Tel 780 842-6144). Schools in Kitscoty include Kitscoty Elementary School (K-6) 780 846-2822 and Kitscoty Jr/Sr High School (7-12) 780 846-2121

Recreation

The Village of Kitscoty has much to offer in the way of recreation - all year round. Local recreation facilities include

• 2 gymnasiums (well equipped)
• 5 ball diamonds
• 1 artificial ice rink (indoor)
• 2 soccer fields, and
• 1 curling rink (3 sheets of ice).

The Regional Park has a 9-hole golf course, ball diamonds and camping facilities. This includes 19 electified sites. Camping fees are $12.00 a day or $60.00 for the week. Tents are $5.00 a day. The Park operates from May to September.

Emergency Services

Fire Protection - Kitscoty is well served by a local volunteer fire department and trained first responders - 911. The fire department has taken training on AED (Automated Electronic Defibulators). Since then the department has acquired two AEDs, one AED is available for community use and the 2nd AED is on the First Responder unit.    

First Responders - Go to the residence or accident while ambulance is being dispatched. Kitscoty now has a first responders vehicle.         

Police Services - Kitscoty is very fortunate to have a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) 911 detachment situated in and serving the Village.

Ambulance Services - The Lloydminster & District Ambulance provides service to Kitscoty 911.

Health Care

The nearest hospital is at Lloydminster only (22 km) 306 825-6000. The village also has a sub-unit of the East Central Health District.

The Fire Department has trained first responders.

Key Contacts for Business Development

Municipal

Village of Kitscoty
Box 128
Kitscoty, Alberta T0B 2P0
Tel: 780-846-2221
Fax: 780-846-2213
kitscoty@ruralsurf.net

Daryl Frank
Mayor

Harold Trew
Chief Administrative Officer

Provincial

Lloyd Snelgrove  
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Vermilion - Lloydminster Constituency

Constituency Office
5036 - 49 Avenue
Vermilion, AB T9X 1B7
Phone: (780) 875-5792
Phone: (780) 853-4202
Fax: (780) 853-5770
Toll Free Number: 1-800-567-7644
Vermilion.Lloydminster@assembly.ab.ca

Legislature Office
#130 Legislature Building
10800-97 Avenue
Edmonton AB T5K - 2B6
Tel: (780) 415-9425
Fax: (780) 422-5385

Federal (Updated June 2008)

Leon Benoit
Member of Parliament [MP]
Vegreville-Wainwright Constituency
House of Commons
Suite 613, Justice Building
Ottawa ON K1A 0A6

Constituency Office:
P.O. Box 300
Mannville, Alberta T0B 2W0
Tel: 780-763-6130
Toll-Free in AB: 1-800-463-1194
Fax: 780-763-6132

Post Secondary Education

Lakeland College is within commuting distance from Kitscoty in both Lloydminster & Vermilion.

Taxation

	Residential/Farmland	Non-Residential
2006
Municipal Tax Rate	7.0000	13.5930
Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate	3.3570	6.4910

 

 

Transportation

Air Service

The nearest airport is the Lloydminster Municipal Airport, located in Lloydminster, which has a 1,525 metre runway and all-weather facilities. Local carriers include Air BC [daily service to Calgary].

Rail Service

Kitscoty is served by Canadian National Railways.

Highways

Connecting Highways are the Yellowhead Trans Canada Highway 16, leading west to Edmonton and east to Lloydminster, and Secondary Highway 897, leading north to Marwayne and south to Highway 14.

Trucking Firms

N/A

Bus Services

Greyhound Bus Lines provides regularly scheduled inter-community service.

Couriers and Taxis

Loomis and Purolator Couriers
Tuxedo Express Shuttle

Utilities

Electrical Power/Natural Gas

ATCO Electric Tel: 1-800-668-2248

ATCO Gas Tel: 306-825-3336

Competitive Rates

For current information on Registered retailers in Alberta, see the Alberta  government website www.customerchoice.gov.ab.ca or call 780 427-0265. To call toll free first dial 310-0000 then the number.

Regulated Rates

To ask about the regulated rate available to you, contact Direct Energy Regulated Services at 1-888-420-3181.

 Telephone

Telus Tel: 403-310-2255 (toll free)

HIGH SPEED INTERNET:
    1. HMSI Net: Todd 780 205-3735
    2. Mellinium Computers (off of Water Tower) Paul 780 870-7808 or 780 808-6344
    3. netKaster 1-877-991-5600       
    4. Xplornet Internet SErvices 1-866-841-6001
            Clearview Satellite 780 875-4607        T.B. System Solutions 780 872-0444

Cable TV 

 Regional Cable TV 1-800-465-1000

Garbage Pick Up

is each Thursday- garbage must be set out at the front of the curb by 7:00 a.m.

Water, Sewer & Garbage

is billed bi-monthly. There is a $115.00 refundable water deposit required on all new accounts. Water use is restricted from May to September for outdoor use. 
Residents EAST of 50th Main Street- ODD calendar days
Residents WEST of 50th Main Street- EVEN calendar days
You can water between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m..

Population

Total Population
Population 2008*	781
Population 2007*	749
Population 2006*	729
Population 2005*	698
Population 2004*	698
Population 2001**	670
Population 1996**	643
Population 1991**	625
Population % change 1991-1996	2.80%
Population % change 1996-2001	4.03%
Population % change 2001-2006	8.09%
* Source: Official Population List, Alberta Municipal Affairs ** Source: Statistics Canada Census

Total Population 1991-2001

Population by Age and Gender	1996  Male	1996  Female	1996  Total	2001  Male	2001  Female	2001  Total
Age 0 - 4	20	30	50	20	25	45
Age 5 - 14	75	65	140	60	60	120
Age 15 - 19	30	30	60	35	30	65
Age 20 - 24	15	15	30	20	25	45
Age 25 - 34	40	55	95	50	40	90
Age 35 - 44	65	50	115	65	70	135
Age 45 - 54	35	25	60	45	35	80
Age 55 - 64	10	10	20	20	20	40
Age 65 - 74	15	15	30	5	10	15
Age 75 and older	15	30	45	15	20	35
Total All Persons	320	320	640	335	340	675
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Kitscoty Population by Age Group (2001)

Education Statistics

Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older	2001	%
People without high school certificates	160	38.10%
People with high school certificates	65	15.48%
People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma	155	36.90%
People with post-secondary education (not completed)	30	7.14%
People with university diploma/certificate	0	0.00%
People with university degree	20	4.76%
Total Population 20 years and older	420	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Kitscoty Highest Level of Schooling 2001

Population with Post Secondary Qualifications	1996	%	2001	%
Agriculture and biological sciences	0	0.00%	10	5.88%
Commerce, management and business administration	50	32.26%	50	29.41%
Educational, recreational and counseling services	0	0.00%	15	8.82%
Engineering and applied science tech. and trades	80	51.61%	70	41.18%
Engineering and applied sciences	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Fine and applied arts	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Health professionals, science and technologies	20	12.90%	15	8.82%
Humanities and related fields	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Mathematics and physical sciences	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Social sciences and related fields	0	0.00%	10	5.88%
Other and/or no specialization	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Total people with post secondary qualifications	155	100.00%	170	100.00%
Females with post-secondary qualifications	60	38.71%	80	47.06%
Males with post-secondary qualifications	95	61.29%	90	52.94%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Labour Force

Labour force by activity	1996	2001
In the labour force, both sexes	265	375
Not in the labour force, both sexes	180	120
Total population 15 and over	440	490
Employed, both sexes	260	365
Unemployed, both sexes	10	10
Participation rate, both sexes	60.00%	77.00%
Unemployment rate, both sexes	4.00%	3.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

 

Labour Force by Industry Division	1996	% of total	2001	% of total
Agriculture	10	3.77%	0	0.00%
Mining	40	15.09%	65	17.81%
Manufacturing	15	5.66%	20	5.48%
Construction	20	7.55%	45	12.33%
Transportation. & Utilities	10	3.77%	35	9.59%
Retail and Wholesale	90	33.96%	40	10.96%
Finance	10	3.77%	10	2.74%
Business & Community Services	60	22.64%	125	34.25%
Public Administration	10	3.77%	10	2.74%
Total All Industries	265	100.00%	365	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Kitscoty Labour Force By Industry - 2001

 

Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups	1996	%	2001	%
Management occupations	25	9.43%	15	4.11%
Business, Finances and administrative occupations	45	16.98%	90	24.66%
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations	0	0.00%	10	2.74%
Health occupations	0	0.00%	10	2.74%
Occupations in social science; education; government and religion	0	0.00%	20	5.48%
Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Sales and service occupations	75	28.30%	90	24.66%
Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations	50	18.87%	90	24.66%
Occupations unique to primary industry	35	13.21%	30	8.22%
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities	15	5.66%	15	4.11%
Occupations not elsewhere classified	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Total - All Occupations (major groups)	265	100.00%	365	100.00%
Females - All Occupations	110	41.51%	160	43.84%
Males - All Occupations	155	58.49%	210	57.53%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Income

Family Income (Number of Families)	1996	%	2001	%
less than $19,999	10	7.14%	30	23.08%
$20,000 - $39,999	40	28.57%	55	42.31%
$40,000 - $59,999	45	32.14%	30	23.08%
$60,000 and over	45	32.14%	45	34.62%
Total number of families	140	100.00%	160	123.08%
Average family income	$46,855		$49,796
Median family income	$44,410		$46,311
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Household Income (Number of Households)	1996	%	2001	%
less than $19,999	55	25.00%	40	16.67%
$20,000 - $39,999	70	31.82%	50	20.83%
$40,000 - $59,999	50	22.73%	70	29.17%
$60,000 and over	15	6.82%	80	33.33%
Total number of households	220	100.00%	240	100.00%
Average household income	$38,581		$45,850
Median household income	$35,658		$44,559
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Building Permits

Total Building Permit Values	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Building Permits Value, Commercial	$0	$0	$106,000	$0	$794,000
Building Permits Value, Industrial	$0	$0	$30,000	$0	$0
Building Permits Value, Institutional	$0	$75,000	$0	$0	$250,000
Building Permits Value, Residential	$377,000	$536,000	$601,000	$1,259,000	$1,354,000
Building Permits Value, Total	$377,000	$611,000	$737,000	$1,259,000	$2,398,000
Total Housing Starts	3	4	4	10	7
Source: Statistics Canada 2000-2004 Building Permits (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Total Housing Starts

Value of Building Permits

Dwellings

Occupied Private Dwellings by Type	1996	% of total	2001	% of total
Apartments	0	0.00%	5	2.08%
Detached Duplexes	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Movable Dwellings	25	11.63%	25	10.42%
Other single attached house	0	0.00%	0	0.00%
Row and semi-detached house	20	9.30%	10	4.17%
Single-detached house	175	81.40%	195	81.25%
Total number of occupied private dwellings	215	100.00%	240	100.00%
Private dwellings, owned	180	83.72%	190	79.17%
Private Dwellings, rented	40	18.60%	45	18.75%
Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Private Dwellings by Period of Construction	# of Dwellings	% of total
Period of construction, before 1946	25	10.42%
Period of construction, 1946 - 1960	35	14.58%
Period of construction, 1961 - 1970	30	12.50%
Period of construction, 1971 - 1980	35	14.58%
Period of construction, 1981 - 1990	90	37.50%
Period of construction, 1991 - 2001	25	10.42%
Total number of private dwellings constructed	240	100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)