Business Freedom On The Horizon

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Investment Guide
City of Wetaskiwin | Town of Millet | County of Wetaskiwin
Business
Freedom
On The
Horizon
JEDI Investment Guide
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We’re proud of a lot of things. We have lots of affordable land to spread out on. We’re right on the
Edmonton-Calgary Corridor the heart of Alberta’s booming economy. Our quality of life is high and
the cost of living is low. Our business costs are very competitive, and “putting in a hard day’s work” is
Welcome
Welcome to the JEDI Region
a time-honoured labour force tradition.
Alberta is the right place for your business and we’re the right place in Alberta. During the past 20
years Alberta’s economy has the led the nation in average annual economic growth. The province
continues to lead the country in per capita investment and Alberta exports an increasing amount and
variety of manufactured products such as petrochemicals and fabricated metals and machinery.
Source: Highlights of the Alberta Economy 2011
What’s important to you, though, is that we do what needs to be done for our industry.
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Our regional partnership means no annexation which allows you to choose the site that best suits
your needs, not ours. We’ve streamlined the development process which means getting your shovel
in the ground faster. And, our continuing support means you won’t face obstacles to growth alone.
Our award-winning partnership helps to create an environment where you can be most successful.
The JEDI region is for people who work hard, invest wisely, and don’t want B.S. to get in the way
of success.
RECENT SUCCESSES
2011 – Completion of a regional Industrial Growth Strategy (RIGS) to identify and plan for
2009 – JEDI partners with community-led partnership to open a new, accredited day care
present and future industrial land use needs within the region.
with space for 64 pre-school aged children in response to industry’s demand for labour.
2009 – Local reception and formal trade visit with the German trade commissioner.
JEDI’s no bull guarantee means one thing: we help you enable the idea.
We have but one promise: whatever your business need is, we will
meet it. JEDI is your business partner, and your biggest cheerleader.
Freedom is just around the corner. We’ll help you reach for it.
NO BULL
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HOUSING STARTS AND CONSTRUCTION VALUES
TOTAL HOUSING STARTS 2007 – 2010
TOTA L CO N ST RU C T IO N VA LU ES 2 0 0 7 – 2 0 1 0
2007 – 579
2 0 0 7 – $ 6 6 ,7 4 2 ,6 1 3
2008 – 449
2 0 0 8 – $ 4 9 ,2 8 5 ,3 7 5
2009 – 513
2 0 0 9 – $ 4 5 ,9 4 4 ,5 4 3
2010 – 410
2 0 1 0 – $ 3 5 ,8 7 4 ,1 3 3
POPULATION
COMMUNI T Y
2010
2009
2008
2007
Ci ty o f Wetaski w i n 12,285
1 2 ,2 8 5 1 1 ,6 7 3 1 1 ,6 7 3
Town o f Mi l l et
2,125
2 ,1 2 5 2 ,1 2 5 2 ,1 2 5
Co unty o f Weta sk i w i n 10,535
1 0 ,5 3 5 1 0 ,5 3 5 1 0 ,5 3 5
J EDI region
24, 945
2 4 ,9 4 5 2 4 ,3 3 3 2 4 ,3 3 3
Regional Snapshot
RegionAL Snapshot
Total construction value in millions including all residential, commercial, industrial, and
institutional activity.
HOUSING PRICES
COMMUNI T Y
AV E RAG E VA LU E O F OW N E D DW E L L IN G ($ )
Ci ty o f Wetaski wi n $ 1 5 6 ,2 0 2 Town o f Mi l l et
$ 1 9 0 ,6 1 8
Co unty o f Weta sk i w i n $ 2 4 6 ,9 7 8
Alberta
$ 2 9 3 ,8 1 1
Source: Statistics Canada 2007
LOWER COST OF LIVING
Housing affordability is a key feature of being
able to attract and retain labour force supply.
Re-sale house prices (2007) are roughly 30%
lower than the provincial average, while average
household income is 17% less than the provincial
average (2007) – leaving more disposable income
in pockets to pursue quality of life.
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With political and financial support from the JEDI region’s communities we strive for positive
industrial growth and we welcome industry with open arms.
Our strategic location is a key advantage, but unlike other regions on the Edmonton-Calgary corridor,
we still have large plots of low cost land. There’s also a ‘can do’ business attitude that is fully
prepared to support business success in the community by:
• Establishing an environment for business prosperity
• Supporting business through the start-up process
• Facilitating resolutions of any issues local business may encounter
• Advocating for positive general business conditions in the region
No bull, we’ll do what it takes to help you grow your business.
SECTOR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are a number of tangible investment opportunities in the JEDI region including among these
industry sectors already enjoying the region’s advantages:
• Resource-based agricultural industries such as organic agriculture
• Value-added agriculture operations
• Metal fabrication, welding, electrical panel production, steel production, and
specialized manufacturing
• Warehousing and distribution with the opportunity to partner with local distributors to
improve logistics
• Oil and gas sector support operations
Our Vision, Our Advantage
OUR VISION, OUR ADVANTAGE
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
There is a strong, collaborative approach to economic and industrial development in our
communities which speeds the pace of development and eliminates unnecessary red tape.
There are large, affordable parcels of land, a nose-to-the-grindstone workforce that is loyal, and a
stable, business-friendly local community. Our properties are positioned on the Highway 2 CANAMEX
corridor and other major highways intersect our region. Some parcels have access to rail spurs.
Innovative opportunities exist at the Wetaskiwin Regional Airport in the SkyPort development,
featuring fee-simple land ownership. (For more information on SkyPort please visit
www.skyportproperties.com.)
Our competitive business costs and our growing list of amenities including a new, state-of-the-art
regional aquatic centre and a major revitalization of Wetaskiwin’s downtown means you can enjoy
an urban lifestyle in a rural setting.
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Located 30 minutes south of Edmonton in the Edmonton-Calgary corridor (Highway 2) , the JEDI
region consists of the County of Wetaskiwin, Town of Millet, and City of Wetaskiwin, and has a
population of 25,000.
A network of provincial primary and secondary highways, main and branch line railways, a regional
airport and close proximity to the Edmonton International Airport, provide efficient access to and
from Alberta and global markets.
DISTANCE TO...
CITY APPROXIMATE DRIVING
DISTANCE (KM)
Edmo nto n
Red De er
Ca l ga r y Co utts (U.S. Bo rd er
a nd I-15 to Lo s A n gel es)
Saskato o n
Vanco uve r (po rt) P ri nce R upert (por t)
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105
250
Strategic Location
Strategic Location
ALBERTA
570
510
1,225
1,520
Fort McMurray
ROAD
Market accessibility is highlighted by the
regions strategic location along Highway 2 in
the Edmonton-Calgary corridor. Over 40,000
vehicles pass through the JEDI region everyday
on Highway 2. Highway 2 links Mexico, Canada,
and the U.S. (incl. Alaska) in a 6,000 km CANAMEX
corridor, and is the busiest highway in Alberta.
This four-lane, divided highway provides direct
northern access to the communities of Leduc,
Edmonton, Fort McMurray, and Peace River, and
runs south to Red Deer, Calgary and the Montana
Border. Other north-south routes include
Highways 2A, 20, 22 and other secondary roads.
Edmonton
2
Red Deer
Calgary
Source: Government of Alberta Ministry of Transportation-Traffic Counts
2010-2011
Access to Canada’s major east-west corridor, the
Yellowhead, is less than an hour away. Other
east-west routes include Highways 13 and 53, and
other secondary roads.
Lethbridge
Millet
COUNTY OF WETASKIWIN
Wetaskiwin
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Edmonton International Airport, Canada’s largest major airport by total land area, fifth busiest airport
by passenger traffic, and the thirteenth busiest by aircraft movements, is 30 minutes away. Scheduled
airline service from the Edmonton International Airport to destinations all over the world is provided by
a broad range of airline agencies and operators for both passenger and cargo services.
The Wetaskiwin Regional Airport (Transport Canada Certified), featuring a modern terminal building for
up to 20 passengers, lit and paved 3,900 foot runway, and multiple instrument approaches for operation
in virtually any weather, provides additional access to global markets.
Strategic Location
AIR
RAIL
The Canadian Pacific Railway serves the region with a main line running north-south through the City of
Wetaskiwin and the Town of Millet, while a branch line runs east-west. Spur trackage is available.
We have 425 staff distributing product all over Western Canada, so
of course location is important. It’s easy for us to get product out in
every direction from here in Wetaskiwin. At the same time, most of our
employees have no more than a 10-minute commute. That kind of balance
really sticks with our corporate culture.
Phil Kohlman,
Warehouse Operations/Assistant Manager.
Home Hardware Stores Inc.
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EMPLOYMENT BASE
The JEDI region economy is diversified, with a foundation in agriculture and other resourcebased industries, business services, retail trade, and manufacturing. It continues to demonstrate
innovation, and has created a legacy of skilled and hard working employees who are contributing to
a growing and diversified industrial sector.
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY
Industry Profile
Industry Profile
A
B
C
18.4%
E
13.4%
5.5%
F
Number of Employees in the JEDI region
A Agriculture and other resource-based Industries (2,330)
B Construction (1,230)
C Manufacturing (855)
D Wholesale Trade (430)
E Retail Trade (1,770)
G
F
G
H
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6.2%
9.1%
10.8%
3.4%
D
5.1%
10.7%
4.4%
7.2%
6.4%
3.2%
0
9.2%
5
8.8%
10
13.2%
17.4%
11.8%
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Alberta (%)
18.3%
JEDI region (%)
17.4%
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Finance & Real Estate (450)
Health Care & Social Services (1,440)
Educational Services (740)
Business Services (1,785)
Other Services (2,330)
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
EMPLOYMENT BY PRIMARY OCCUPATION
The JEDI region has a higher than average proportion of trades, transport and equipment operators,
and resource-based occupations, making it well positioned for further industrial investment.
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JEDI region (%)
17.7%
13.3%
14.2%
15
22%
18.2%
20
22.7%
22.1%
Alberta (%)
A
B
C
F
G
F
G
H
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3.3%
3.1%
1.2%
E
Number of Employees in the JEDI region
A Management Occupations (1,050)
B Business, Finance & Administration Occupations (1,895)
C Natural & Applied Sciences And Related Occupations (480)
D Health Occupations (810)
E Occupations In Social Science, Education, Government Service
& Religion (890)
6.1%
7.1%
6.7%
5.4%
D
2.3%
0
6.1%
7.5%
9.7%
3.6%
5
7.9%
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I
J
Occupations In Art, Culture Recreation & Sport (155)
Trades, Transport & Equipment Operators & Related
Occupations (2,960)
Trades, Transport & Equipment Operators & Related
Occupations (2,935)
Occupations Unique To Primary Industry (1,780)
Occupations Unique To Processing, Manufacturing & Utilities (410)
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The JEDI region is home to a diverse range of industrial operations and manufacturers. The
region continues to witness industry expansion with a combination of home-grown and relocated
businesses manufacturing and distributing a broad range of goods nationally and internationally.
EMPLOYER # EMPLOYEES INDUSTRY
Ace Manufacturing 70-100 Manufacturer
Alberta Health Services 600-650 Provincial Health Authority
Home Hardware Stores Inc.
450 Distributor/Transportation & Logistics
Manluk - Global Manufacturing Solutions
120 Manufacturer
Saputo Inc.
25-50 Value-added Food Processor
Supreme International Limited
100 Specialized Agriculture Manufacturer
Wetaskiwin Co-operative Association Limited
100 Manufacturer/Retailer
Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools 500-600 Public School Division
Industry Profile
LEADING EMPLOYERS
PLACE OF WORK
The JEDI region labour force possesses a driven, entrepreneurial spirit, with many workers
pursuing self-employment and a high proportion of workers willing to commute within the
region to pursue employment.
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JEDI region (%)
Alberta (%)
69.4%
77%
80
58.1%
60
A
C
D
E
F
G
0.4%
0.4%
13.7%
15%
0.6%
2.7%
6.4%
15.7%
B
0.3%
0
8.9%
15.2%
20
30.8%
31.9%
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H
Total Employed Labour Force 15+ in the region is 12,970
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Worked at home (1,975)
Worked at usual place (8,995)
In census subdivision (4,135)
Different census subdivision in municipality (4,000)
Different census subdivision (835)
Different province (35)
No fixed workplace (1,950)
Worked outside Canada (55)
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We definitely benefit from being in a small community. The local workforce
is more stable than what you would expect in Alberta, and it’s easier to
retain employees. We work closely with Wetaskiwin High School and the
Registered Apprenticeship Program, and find that young people in the region
have very good basic skills in things like welding and mechanics. It makes our
life easier that we can find and keep good people.
Labour Force
LABOUR FORCE
Frank Luebke,
Chief Executive Officer.
Manluk - Global Manufacturing Solutions
LABOUR COSTS
Labour force wages are the single largest operational expense for the majority of enterprise. The
2009 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey assists businesses in making sound investment decisions and
developing effective operational plans (http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/wageinfo). The survey, which
covers over 400 occupations, provides information on wages and salaries for full-time and part-time
employees in Alberta by occupation, geographic area and industry group. It also includes information
on skill shortages in the province.
Lower cost of living combined with salaries typically below the provincial average (skill set, work ethic,
and productivity being equal) provide the JEDI region’s industries with enterprise competitiveness.
LABOUR FORCE ACTIVITY
JEDI REGION
ALBERTA
In the labour force 13,425 1,942,820
Employed 12,965 1,859,965
Unemployed 455 82,860
Not in labour force 5,790 682,320
Participation rate 69.9% 74.0%
Employment rate 67.5% 70.9%
Unemployment rate 3.4% 4.3%
Total Population Aged 15+ 19,215 2,625,140
Occupational Labour Costs
(Average Hourly Wage)
Welders & Related Operators (NOC 7265): $29.11
Truck Drivers (NOC 7411): $23.66
Heavy Equipment Operators-Except Crane (NOC 7421): $25.23
Metalworking Machine Operators (NOC 9514): $20.68
General Farm Workers/Technician (NOC 8431): $17.62)
Manufacturing Managers (NOC 0911): $38.53
Retail Trade Managers (NOC 0621): $29.49
Source: Alberta Learning Information Services-Wage Info for Camrose-Drumheller region
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In addition to the region’s local work force, employers have access to a diverse range of skills and
experience within a 45 to 60 minute commute.
AGE CATEGORY
POPULATION WITHIN
COM M UTING DISTANCE
15-34
293,165
35-64
400,624
Labour Force
COMMUTING DISTANCE
45 Minute Commute
From Wetaskiwin
EDUCATION
The workers in the JEDI region are skilled and technically-accomplished, with more than 50% of the
region’s labour force possessing some form of post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree.
100
JEDI region (%)
Alberta (%)
80
60
A
C
D
E
22%
10.4%
4.6%
2.8%
21.5%
21.1%
12.4%
24.1%
B
15.7%
0
15.4%
23.7%
20
26%
40
F
Total Population aged 25 to 64 in the region is 12,730
A
B
C
D
E
F
No certificate, diploma or degree (3,020)
High school certificate or equivalent (3,315)
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma (2,000)
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (2,685)
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level (360)
University certificate, diploma or degree (1,325)
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9.5%
19.8%
Major Field of Study (Total Number of JEDI Graduates)
Education (755)
Business, Management & Public Administration (1,420)
Architecture, Engineering & Related Technologies (2,130)
Health, Parks, Recreation & Fitness (1,515)
Personal, Protective & Transportation Services (555)
Other (1,570)
17.9%
7.0%
Labour Force
EDUCATION
19.1%
26.8%
INCOME
Labour costs in the JEDI region are considerably more affordable than other parts of the province.
In 2007, average household income in the Central Alberta region was $104,250, a 5.5% increase from
the year before, but 16.9% less than the provincial average of $125,485 in 2007.
POST SECONDARY EDUCATION AND CAREER TRAINING
JEDI residents have access to a broad range of quality educational facilities and opportunities. Both
Lokken Career Training and Norquest College provide a range of training and educational services
from sites within the City of Wetaskiwin.
Lokken Career Training
5101 50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0S5
Telephone: (780) 312-2895
Fax: (780) 312-2896
www.lokken.com
NorQuest College
Wetaskiwin Campus, Centre on the Park
5502 49 Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 3P3
Telephone: (780) 361-1380
Toll Free at (866) 534-7218
www.norquest.ca
A multitude of other post-secondary education and training institutions exist within a 1 hour
commute of the JEDI region, including:
• University of Alberta
• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
• Grant MacEwan University
• Augustana Community College (University of Alberta Camrose Campus)
• Red Deer College
Partnerships with education and training providers, and government agencies provide opportunities
for specific training programs on and off-site including through a number of videoconference sites
with fibre optic connections to the Alberta SuperNet.
Wetaskiwin Community Learning Council
Box 6960
Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 2G5
Telephone: (780) 361-6241 Fax: (780) 352-3486 info@clcwetaskiwin.ca www.clcwetaskiwin.ca
Wetaskiwin Community Literacy Program
Located at 5010 – 50 Avenue, Wetaskiwin
Box 6265
Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 2E9
Telephone: (780) 352-7257
Fax: (780) 352-5205
literacy@incentre.net
Both the Wetaskiwin Community Literacy Program and Norquest College offer English as a Second
Language programs.
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Business Costs
Business Costs
We like that both land and construction costs are
the lowest we’ve heard of anywhere in the region.
There is still a definite cost advantage to operating
in the Wetaskiwin Region.
Jeremy Belbeck, Partner.
Kimto Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
CITY OF WETASKIWIN
TOWN OF MILLET
Available serviced land
~75.54 acres undeveloped serviced industrial acres
available
COUNTY OF WETASKIWIN
206.22 acres serviced
land available
Average and Price High-low average, $60,000/acre
(serviced industrial)
$65,000/acre
Railside Industrial Park:
$280,000/acre, Elsewhere: $80,000/acre
Industrial Lease Rate
$8-10/sq.ft.
N/A
N/A
Commercial Lease Rate $8-12/sq.ft.
N/A
N/A
Water Costs
Monthly, by metre size:
0-11m3 = $14.20/month, 1” = $18.10
4” = $64.90
6” = $$142.20; $0.60/m3
$0.60/m3 thereafter
Sewer Costs
$61.49 bimonthly
$17.25/month per unit
Commercial 1:
0-80m3 = $158.57/month,
$2.20/m3 thereafter
Commercial 2:
$55.00-59.66/20m3
Commercial 1:
$70.00/month
Commercial 2:
$20.00/month
*Prices vary according to location
Commercial 1: Include (but not limited to) hotels, restaurants, bars, Laundromats and any other commercial entities that the Utility Officer deems to have a
similar usage on the utility system.
Commercial 2: Include (but not limited to) retail businesses with no on-site customer consumption.
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SITE
MUNICIPALITY
ACRES
3702 47 St. (Light Industrial)
City of Wetaskiwin
45.45
City of Wetaskiwin
0.16
City of Wetaskiwin
0.31
NE Wetaskiwin Industrial (Light Industrial)
City of Wetaskiwin
1.51
Beacon Business Park (Light Industrial)
City of Wetaskiwin
28.11
Wheat Ridge Holdings Ltd. (Light Industrial)
County of Wetaskiwin
19.9
NE32-47-24W4M (North Millet)
26.9
NW-10-46-27-W4 (Falun, AB)
58.17
Millet Industrial Park
100
Buck Lake Industrial
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Site Location – Land Availability
SITE LOCATION – LAND AVAILABILITY
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REALTORS
Local real estate companies are often the first point of contact in the search for residential,
commercial or industrial lease, land, or new construction opportunities.
Century 21
5516-50th Avenue
Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 0T3
Telephone: (780) 361-2121
Fax: (780) 352-5466
www.century21wetaskiwin.com
Royal LePage Parkland Agencies
4505-56th Street
Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 1V5
Telephone: (780) 352-6671
Fax: (780) 352-1688
www.agents.royallepage.ca/ParklandAgencies
Hauser’s Cove
502 Buck Lake, AB, T0C 0T0
Telephone: (780) 388-2114
www.hauserscovehomesonthelake.com
Sherwood Properties
4024 49th Street
Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 2K1
Telephone: (780) 352-7350
Parkland Agencies
38 Village Drive
Westerose, AB, T0C 2V0
Telephone: (780) 586-2210
Fax: (780) 586-2210
www.agents.royallepage.ca/ParklandAgencies
Sutton Group Real Estate
5606 Lakeshore Drive
Box 15 Mulhurst Bay, AB, T0C 2C0
Telephone: (780) 389-4445
Fax: (780) 389-3559
Peace Hills Real Estate & Development
209 Parkview Drive
Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 3J8
Telephone: (780) 352-7516
Fax: (780) 352-8028
Pigeon Lake Real Estate Ltd.
Box 120
Mulhurst Bay, AB, T0C 2C0
Telephone: (780) 389-3758
www.pigeonlakerealty.com
Site Location – Resources
Site location resources
Wetaskiwin Agencies
5333-50th Avenue
Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 0S8
Telephone: (780) 352-7151
Fax: (780) 352-2881
INDUSTRIAL LISTINGS
www.jedialberta.com
Re/Max Wetaskiwin
101, 4725 - 56th Street
Telephone: (780) 352-9241
Fax: (780) 352-3721
www.remax-wetaskiwinab.com
Realty Executives (Discover)
5409 36 Avenue
Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 3C7
Telephone: (780) 352-2413
Fax: (780) 352-9549
www.wetaskiwinrealestate.com
Recreation Realty Company Ltd.
Box 1 Mulhurst Bay, AB, T0C 2C0
Telephone: (780) 389-2353
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Site Location – Resources
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
ATB Financial (Wetaskiwin)
5202 - 50 Avenue
Telephone: (780) 352-7300
Fax: (780) 352-0907
www.atb.com
RBC Royal Bank
4916-50th Avenue
Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 3P8
Telephone: (780) 352-6011
Fax: (780) 352-3794
www.rbcroyalbank.com
ATB Financial (Millet)
4908B – 50 Street
Millet, AB, T0C 1Z0
Telephone: (780) 387-4633
Fax: (780) 387-4640
www.atb.com
Scotiabank
107-3725 56th Street
Telephone: (780) 352-9261
www.scotiabank.com
ATB Financial (Winfield)
14 2nd Avenue E
PO Box 275
Winfield, AB, T0C 2X0
Telephone: (780) 682-2447
Fax: (780) 682-2354
www.atb.com
Bank of Montreal
5020-50th Avenue
Telephone: (780) 352-3317
www.bmo.com
TD CanadaTrust
5002 50 Avenue
Telephone: (780) 361-5200
Fax: (780) 361-5205
www.tdcanadatrust.com
Wetaskiwin Credit Union
5111-50th Avenue
Telephone: (780) 352-2251
Fax (780) 352-2251
www.wetaskiwincreditunion.com
CIBC
5213-50th Avenue
Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 0T1
Telephone: (780) 352-3355
www.cibc.com
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Alberta Works-Wetaskiwin & Area
5201 51 Avenue
Telephone: (780) 361-5892
www.employment.alberta.ca
Alberta Works provides support to unemployed workers, helping them to find and retain
employment; it helps employers meet their need for skilled workers, and helps Albertans with low
incomes cover their basic costs of living.
Central Alberta Access Prosperity
Central Alberta region
Box 5005 100 College Boulevard
Red Deer, AB, T4N 5H5
Telephone: (403) 356-4935
www.accessprosperity.ca
Business Resources
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Central Alberta: Access Prosperity is a one-stop networking and information resource about business
and economic development in Central Alberta.
Central Alberta Economic Partnership
Mailing address:
B102, Suite 254, 5212 - 48 Street
Red Deer, AB, T4N 7C3
Site address:
201, 4920 - 51 Street
Red Deer, AB, T4N 6K8
Telephone: (403) 357-CAEP (2237)
Toll Free: (888) 508-CAEP (2237)
Fax: (403) 357-2288
www.centralalberta.ab.ca
The Central Alberta Economic Partnership Ltd. (CAEP) is a regional economic development alliance
recognized as both an innovative medium to facilitate rural economic development and serving as a
vital partner in the continued diversification of Central Alberta’s economy.
Central Alberta Rural Manufacturers Association
9-4646 Riverside Drive
Red Deer, AB, T4N 6Y5
Telephone: (403) 347-2276
info@carmagroup.ca
www.carmagroup.ca
The Central Alberta Rural Manufacturers Association (CARMA) is a network of innovative
manufacturers of all sizes, from a wide range of industry sectors, who work together exploring new
ways of enhancing productivity and improving their bottom lines.
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A federally-funded not-for-profit organization, Community Futures East Parkland provides both small
business development and career and employment services.
Pigeon Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce
6B Village Drive RR #2
Westerose, AB, T0C 2V0
Telephone: (780) 586-6263
Fax: (780) 586-3667
www.pigeonlakechamber.ca
The Pigeon Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce provides a wealth of information on business and
promotes the commercial, industrial, social and civic interests of its community.
Business/Municipal Resources
Community Futures East Parkland
5020 - 50 Avenue
Box 250
Mirror, AB, T0B 3C0
Telephone: (403) 788-2212
Toll Free: (888) 788-2829
Fax: (403) 788-2199
info@eastparkland.com
www.eastparkland.com
Wetaskiwin and District Chamber of Commerce
4910 – 55A Street
Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 2R7
Telephone: (780) 352-8003
Fax: (780) 352-6226
info@wetaskiwinchamber.ca
www.wetaskiwinchamber.ca
The Wetaskiwin and District Chamber of Commerce is a key part of the region’s business community,
advocating on behalf of business to all levels of government and outside organizations.
MUNICIPAL RESOURCES
Bylaws • Licensing • Utilities • Permits • Planning & Development • Taxes
City of Wetaskiwin
Box 6210 4705 - 50 Avenue
Telephone: (780) 361-4400
Fax: (780) 352-0930
www.wetaskiwin.ca
Town of Millet
Box 270, 5120-50 Street
Millet, AB, T0C 1Z0
Telephone: (780) 387-4554
Fax: (780) 387-4459
www.millet.ca
Box 6960
Telephone: (780) 429-0198
Toll Free: (800) 661-4125
Fax: (780) 352-3486
www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca
Buy Wetaskiwin
Buy Wetaskiwin is an interactive on-line directory of businesses in and around the city of Wetaskiwin.
If you are looking for local shopping, restaurants, professional services, or healthcare services, you can
find what you need on Buy Wetaskiwin. You can also find special offers, job opportunities, maps and
much more. For more information visit www.wetaskiwin.ca
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The availability of essential services is critical to a thriving community and healthy workforce.
The JEDI region, while not as populous as Alberta’s more urban regions, is home to a wide range
of services most commonly found in metropolitan areas. The region offers quality healthcare,
social services, schools, churches, libraries and recreation centres. These services offer a safe
and stable location to raise a family and reside long-term.
MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
Better Living
BETTER LIVING
The Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre is a 24-hour emergency acute care and long-term
facility with various programs and services available. Close by, the Wetaskiwin Community
Health Centre provides a wide range of community health services including pre- and post-natal
support, health promotion and disease prevention, immunization and travel health services,
and various health education programs.
Alberta Health Services also provides a range of addiction and mental health services out of the
Wetaskiwin Provincial Building.
Other facilities within commuting distance such as the Grey Nuns Hospital, Red Deer Hospital,
and Royal Alexandra Hospital, offer specialized treatments, programs and services. The Stollery
Children’s Hospital and the University of Alberta Hospital provide world-class health care and a
network of specialists and services unparalleled in Canada.
Professional services available in the JEDI region include medical clinics and a full-spectrum of
specialists including dentists, physiotherapists, optometrists, and other health-related practitioners.
Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre
6910 47 Street
Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 3N3
Telephone: (780) 361-7100
Wetaskiwin Community Health Centre
5610 40 Avenue
Telephone: (780) 361-4333
Fax: (780) 361-4335
For more information on medical and health services provided in the JEDI region visit
www.albertahealthservices.ca.
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Emergency, fire, and protective services are provided in the region by local ambulance services,
fulltime fire chiefs and volunteer fire fighters. The City and County have amalgamated rural and urban
detachments of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to provide efficient and responsive service
to citizens.
Emergency Response
Integrated police, fire, ambulance and emergency response service (911).
Better Living
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Wetaskiwin RCMP Detachment
5005 48 Avenue
Administration Line: (780) 312-7200
Complaint Line: (780) 312-7267 (RCMP)
Volunteer Fire Service
City of Wetaskiwin
Town of Millet
By-Law Enforcement
City of Wetaskiwin: (780) 361-4401
County of Wetaskiwin: (780) 352-3321
Wetaskiwin and District Victim Services
A volunteer organization that provides aid and assistance for victims of crime and tragedy; some of the
services provided are: coping after victimization, home and business security checks, case information,
court support and critical incident stress management.
5005 48 Avenue
Telephone: (780) 312-7287
Fax: (780) 352-3363
vicserve@incentre.net
www.vsuwetaskiwin.com
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The JEDI region has convenient options for all levels of primary and secondary education, with 4
pre-schools, 15 elementary schools, 2 junior high schools, 3 high schools and a home education school.
Parents and students enjoy the choice between high quality education from either a Catholic or Public
school system.
Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools
5515 47 A Avenue
Telephone (780) 352-6018
Fax: (780) 352-7886
Toll Free: (877) 352-8078
www.wrps.ab.ca
Sacred Heart “Catholic School of the Arts”
4419 – 52 Avenue
Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 2X7
Telephone: (780) 352-5533
Fax: (780) 352-7042
http://shfaithinyourfuture.ca
Better Living
SCHOOLS
CHURCHES
The JEDI region is home to more than 30 churches of Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Evangelical,
Jehovah’s Witness, Lutheran, Mormon, Pentecostal and United denominations conducting services
in English, German, and Filipino.
LIBRARY
The Wetaskiwin Public Library boasts more than 40,000 items in its collection and over 5,000 members.
The library has evolved from the basic circulation of books in 1928 to the circulation of all types of
materials, offering educational programs for children, teens and adults, and free computer and Internet
use to the public. Library membership is free to residents of the City and County of Wetaskiwin.
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Wetaskiwin Civic Centre
Twin arenas, outdoor rink, drill hall, meeting room, and concession.
Aboussafy Aquatic Centre
6 lane, 25m main pool. 33°C training pool for preschoolers and infants. Hot tub, dry sauna and
sling-lift accessibility system.
Better Living
SPORTS FIELDS AND FACILITIES
Ball Diamonds
4 multi-diamond sites in the City of Wetaskiwin. Various additional facilities for rental throughout
the region.
Skate Park
Skateboard and BMX friendly. Directly across the street from Wetaskiwin Composite High School.
Curling Rink
8 sheets, concession, lounge. Banquet rentals in summer months.
Disc Golf Course
18 holes, maintained by the City. Free scorecards and maps available at Peace Hills Park.
Golf Courses
•Black Bull Golf Resort
•Dorchester Golf Resort
•Loons Golf Course
•Montgomery Glen Golf & Country Club
•Pigeon Lake Golf Course
•Pipestone Links Golf Course
•Triple Creek Golf Club
•Wicked Witch Golf Course
•Willow Greens Golf Resort
Wetaskiwin Aquatics Centre (Under Construction):
•25m, 6 lane competition pool
•Leisure Pool
•‘Surf Stream’ Wave Generator
•Lazy River
•Tots Pool/Spray Park
•Waterslide
•Whirlpool
•Party & Multipurpose Rooms
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The JEDI region has abundant recreational opportunities to suit any sports enthusiast. Golf, fishing,
horseback riding, boating, snowmobiling, curling, and hockey are all popular diversions. Groomed
cross-country ski trails and the Gwynne Valley Ski Area are welcome reasons to head outdoors in
winter months, while the region’s 9 golf courses, including the 27-hole Black Bull Golf Resort, are
busy summer destinations.
Better Living
RECREATION
The region is also the site of the Edmonton International Raceway, a ¼-mile paved oval track hosting
NASCAR class racing, test drives and a long-running race school.
Residents benefit from convenient access to the region’s plentiful parks, campgrounds, lakes, trails,
and off -leash areas, including Buck Lake, Battle Lake, Twin Lakes, and Wizard Lake. Only 40km from
the City of Wetaskiwin, Pigeon Lake, is one of the most popular recreation areas in the province,
with over 2,300 private cottages, 10 summer villages and 9 hamlets established on its shores.
There are also a wide variety of local clubs and organizations that will interest any age group.
Swimming pools, fitness facilities, and recreation centres are available to support healthy choices
and a variety of businesses and clubs in the community provide opportunities to practice yoga,
tai chi, karate, taekwon-do, zumba, dance, belly dance, gymnastics and more.
CULTURE
The JEDI region is home to a number of notable cultural institutions, most famously the Reynolds
Alberta Museum, a provincially owned and operated museum that has one of the world’s best
collections of transportation and industrial machinery. The region is also home to Canada’s Aviation
Hall of Fame.
Other sites of interest include the Alberta Central Railway Museum, the Wetaskiwin and District
Heritage Museum, and Em-Te Town, an authentic western frontier town tourist attraction and resort
with campground, cabins, motel, saloon, restaurant, and banquet facilities.
Many residents choose to pursue hands-on artistic opportunities with the Wetaskiwin Theatre
Society, the Wetaskiwin Art Club, or various programs on offer through the Wetaskiwin Allied Arts
and Crafts Centre. A variety of musical instruction and instrument ensemble opportunities are
also available.
Hotels, restaurants, retail shops, arts and crafts, museums, antique shops, greenhouses, farmers’
markets, libraries, and galleries ensure there is always something to do and somewhere to go for
visiting family and friends or just for you on a day off.
Festivals, theatres, agricultural shows, and concerts are here to meet your cultural interests or help
you discover new ones.
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Wetaskiwin Tomorrow is a grass-roots effort to spark discussion, gather input and generate a
comprehensive and inclusive vision for the community with the objective of creating a healthy,
sustainable city that is progressive and ready for the future.
The ultimate goal of Wetaskiwin Tomorrow is to create a plan that will help guide Wetaskiwin City
Council when decisions have to be made about the future of the City. The plan will help set the City’s
direction when it comes to areas such as business development, social services, cultural activities,
and environmental protection.
Better Living
WETASKIWIN TOMORROW
“Wetaskiwin Tomorrow is about creating a better Wetaskiwin – today and in the future”.
Wetaskiwin Tomorrow
PO Box 6210
www.wetaskiwintomorrow.ca
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JEDI is a unique regional industrial development agency working to promote healthy industrial
development for our municipal members: the City of Wetaskiwin, Town of Millet and the County
of Wetaskiwin.
Since our inception, JEDI has been a “one-stop” industrial development agency, providing local
industry and international site selectors with a wealth of information on our region, its strategic
advantages, demographics, and cost-competitiveness.
About JEDI
ABOUT JEDI
While our mission is clear, our activities are as diverse as the demands of our business partners.
We’re proud of our “can-do” reputation, and we do whatever it takes to deliver prompt and creative
solutions to the issues businesses face in our region.
OUR WORK
2006 – First of its kind Cost and Revenue Sharing Master Agreement authored by the JEDI region
that eliminates the need for annexation and allows development to occur quickly.
2006 – Honourable mention in the Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence in the partnership category.
2007 – Industrial Development Study completed allowing the region to plan for industrial growth.
2007 – Marketing Canada award from Economic Developers Association of Canada for an
interactive Business Development CD ROM
2008 – Alex Metcalfe Award for Economic Development Project of the Year
(Medium Community Category) from Economic Developers Alberta.
2008 – Annual Achievement Award from the Central Alberta Economic Partnership for
Excellence in Economic Development.
2008 – Recognition as one of the top 20 places for business in Alberta from
Alberta Venture Magazine.
2008 – Partnership with Alberta Apprenticeship, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
and NorQuest College to offer the pilot Apprenticeship Program for Aboriginal People (APAP)
in Wetaskiwin
2008 – First annual delegation of economic development students hosted by JEDI as part of the
University of Waterloo and Economic Development Association of Canada’s Economic
Development Professional Certification Program. JEDI has hosted delegations each
year afterwards.
2009 – Local reception and formal trade visit with the German trade commissioner.
2009 – JEDI partners with community-led partnership to open a new, accredited day care with space
for 64 pre-school aged children in response to industry’s demand for labour.
2011 – Completion of a regional Industrial Growth Strategy (RIGS) to identify and plan for present
and future industrial land use needs within the region.
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The JEDI office is located in the County of Wetaskiwin building on Highway 13 West, just off the
Highway 2 corridor.
PO Box 6357
Telephone: (780) 361-6231
Fax: (780) 352-3486
info@jedialberta.com
director@jedialberta.com
www.jedialberta.com
www.twitter.com/JEDIAlberta
www.youtube.com/JEDIAlberta
Contact Us
Contact us
Disclaimer: Information in this profile has been gathered from a variety of external sources. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and
reliability of the content and data, JEDI does not accept responsibility in this regard.
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