Village of Stirling ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY PROFILE

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1 Village of Stirling ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY PROFILE

2 1 Welcome to the Village of Stirling The Village of Stirling is nestled between Lethbridge and Waterton in the heart of southern Alberta. While it is a village of just over 1,000 people, its small population lends itself to a friendly, welcoming attitude expressed by everyone. Tourists are always welcome, and there is not a shortage of things to do in Stirling. Being thirty minutes away from Lethbridge, Stirling offers easy accessibility to all major amenities and even more fantastic Alberta tourism destinations. Stirling is located in Warner County and is relatively close to the communities of Raymond, Magrath, and Warner. The Village of Stirling, a National Historic Site by Parks Canada, is one of the last surviving and best preserved Canadian examples of early 20th-century Mormon settlement patterns. Also known as a Mormon Agricultural Village or the Plat of Zion, the streets are wide and lots are large farmstead lots with barns. Road Travel Distances Distance Stirling to: Kilometers Miles Calgary Edmonton Lethbridge Medicine Hat US border at Coutts Waterton National Park

3 2 Climate The Village of Stirling is in a region that has more days of bright sunshine than anywhere else 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 o C High temperature Low temperature Precipitation (mm) Economic Indicators Stirling's surrounding economic base is the agriculture industry. Stirling is surrounded by rich farmland that produces typical crops for the area such as, corn, potatoes, sugar beets, peas, wheat, flax, barley, canola, etc. Within Stirling, there are a large number of residents that operate small businesses and different consulting companies out of their homes. Due to Stirling s rich history, nearby attractions, and National Historic Site designation, tourism is another important industry for this community. Stirling is part of the self-guided driving tour in Southern Alberta known as the Mormon Trail. Magrath, Cardston, and Raymond are the other communities along the Mormon Trail. Attractions within Stirling include the Michelson Farmstead, Galt Historic Railway Park, Haunted Ogden Mansion, as well as a number of historic homes. The Village layout is based on the Plat of Zion layout, which is prominent in Mormon founded communities. Each plot in the village had room for a home, garden, animals, and barns. This concept ensured families stayed close together and everything they needed was close at hand.

4 3 Available Land Lot sizes are relatively large in comparison with other small communities in Southern Alberta. Because this Mormonfounded community was built based on the concept of the Plat of Zion, the streets are wide and in a grid pattern. All subdivisions are processed by Oldman River Regional Services Commission (ORRSC). They are located in Lethbridge at: th Avenue North Phone: (403) Toll-free phone: Fax: (403) admin@orrsc.com The average selling price for homes in Stirling over the past two years has been $184,857. Key Demographics Population Demographics Village of Stirling SouthGrow Region Population (2017) 1, Population Percentage change ( ) +16.4% +8.63% Median age (2016) Workforce population (age 15-64) ,134 School population (age 5-19) ,246 Senior Population (age 65+) ,989 Average employment income (2015) $48,425 $43,326 Average family income (2015) $113,716 $105,871 Number of dwellings ,610 Key Businesses / Employers Businesses Westwinds School Division Village of Stirling County of Warner Stirling Truck and Tractor Stirling Elevator Pioneer Grain Elevator Contact The Stirling Grain Terminal has a capacity of 17,500 metric tonnes. It has a seed cleaner that can clean 100 tonnes of wheat in one hour. At this rate it takes the cleaner only 46 hours (4 days) to clean seed for 50 train cars.

5 4 Workforce Statistics Statistic (2016) Village of Stirling SouthGrow Region Workforce population (age 15-64) ,134 Workforce participation rate 55% 67.8% % of Workforce with no diploma or post-secondary 19% 21% % of Workforce with high school diploma or equivalent 31% 13.7% % of Workforce with post-secondary diploma, certificate, or degree 50% 48.8% Employment by Industry Statistic (2016) Village of Stirling SouthGrow Region Agriculture 8% 8% Oil & Gas 3% 2% Manufacturing 7% 7% Utilities, Transportation, Construction, Warehousing 17% 14% Retail & Wholesale Trade 13% 15% Finance, Insurance, Real Estate 5% 4% Professional, Scientific, Management, Waste Remediation 7% 8% Education & Healthcare 29% 22% Arts, Recreation, Accommodation 5% 10% Other 5% 10% Public Administration, Other 5% Arts, Recreation, Accommodation, Food & Beverage 5% Employment by Industry Agriculture, Forestry, Hunting & Fishing 8% Oil & Gas 3% Manufacturing 7% Education & Healthcare 30% Professional, Scientific, Management, 7% Utilities, Transport, Construction, Warehousing 17% Retail & Wholesale 13% Finance, Insurance, Real Estate 5%

6 5 Transportation Infrastructure Stirling is located alongside the CANAMEX Corridor. The CANAMEX Trade Corridor includes approximately 1,150 km of Alberta s provincial highway network, including parts of Highways 4, 3, and 2, which transverses through the Coutts, Alberta/ Sweetgrass, Montana border crossing. This border crossing is Alberta s only 24 hour border crossing. It s Canada s 8 th busiest crossing for road traffic. Facility Highways Rail Regional Airport International Airport Details Highway 4 north-south 2014 Average Annual Daily Traffic north bound: Average Annual Daily Traffic south bound: 1340 Highway 52 east-west 2014 Average Annual Daily Traffic east bound: Average Annual Daily Traffic west bound: 460 Secondary Highway Average Annual Daily Traffic north bound: 330 Nearby Raymond is served by a Canadian Pacific Railway branch line. Spur trackage is available. Lethbridge Airport Calgary International Airport Stirling also links quickly to Highway 5 which is the main corridor to / from Waterton/Glacier International Peace Park. Municipal Tax Rates 2017 Property Tax General Municipal Rate AB School Foundation/ Opted Out School Boards Senior Foundation Total Combined Mill Rate Residential/Farmland Non-Residential Utility Rates Residential water and waste water $71.00 monthly Non-Residential water and waste water $92.00 monthly Bulk water $3.50 / m 3 Residential Garbage $10.00 monthly Commercial Garbage $15.00 monthly Utility Providers Service Natural Gas Provider Electric Power Provider Telephone High-Speed Internet Water Service Source Provider ATCO Gas Enmax / Fortis Telus Axia Fibre, Shockware Cross Coulee Dam

7 6 Education Facility Preschool Programs Pre-Kindergarten / Kindergarten Elementary School Secondary (Middle/ High) School Adult Further Education Details Mrs. Braun s Preschool (private) Stay & Plan Preschool Program (FCSS) Stirling School pre-kindergarten / kindergarten to grade 12 University of Lethbridge Lethbridge College University of Calgary Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Calgary) County of Warner Further Education County of Warner Literacy Program Stirling School is undergoing an extensive modernization project that includes a new community theatre, and new gymnasium that will be the largest gym for a school this size and type in Alberta. Health Care and Emergency Services Facility Details Hospital Raymond & District Hospital Police RCMP Raymond Fire Volunteer fire department Ambulance Alberta Health Services Community Organizations Stirling Cubs, Scouts, Venturers Stirling Good Food Club Stirling Historical Society Stirling Lioness Stirling Lions Stirling Parent/Teacher Association Great Canadian Plains Railway Society Stirling Seniors Stirling Silver Saddle Club Stirling TOPS Stirling Volunteer Firemen s Association Theodore Brandley Library Board Stay & Play at the Parent Link Centre

8 7 Recreation Facility Swimming Pool and Water Park Stirling Theodore Brandley Library Campground and Reunion Centre Community Centre Baseball Diamonds Details Outdoor pool, water slide, kiddie pool and sunbathing area. Facility with party room and kitchen. Open to general public June to end of August. Swimming lessons serviced sites with power & water. Additional unserviced sites. Showers & flush toilets. Picnic shelter. Reunion Centre available for rentals. Includes large, fully equipped camp shelter, modern kitchen. Includes Council Chambers, Main hall and kitchen managed by Lion s Club, and Seniors Centre. 2 full size diamonds

9 8 Area Attractions If you like to fish, boat, water ski or swim, Ridge Reservoir is the place to stop for pure fun and enjoyment. Settler Days in July is also an event that is great family fun. A grand parade and equestrian events are only part of the celebrations, fun is always had by all, so be sure to take it in. The other local attractions such as the Galt Historic Railway Park, Michelsen House, pool, reunion centre and campground give you many opportunities to enjoy a day in Stirling. Attraction Stirling Agricultural Village National Historic Site Information Kiosk Michelsen Farmstead Galt Historic Railway Park Stirling Map and Walking Tour The Mormon Trail Country Barn Bed & Breakfast Remington Carriage Museum Cardston Alberta Temple Great Canadian Barn Dance and Campground Devil s Coulee Dinosaur & Heritage Museum Fort Museum of NWMP and First Nations Interpretive Centre Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Writing on Stone Provincial Park Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre Alberta Birds of Prey Centre Bellevue Mine Frank Slide Interpretive Centre Castle Mountain Ski Resort Details Stop in at the interpretive kiosk at the entrance to the Village. A Provincial Historic Resource includes the restored Michelsen House, a typical family farm of the early 20 th century. Restored train station. Guided tours available. A 2-4 hour self-guided driving tour in Southern Alberta through the communities of Stirling, Raymond, Magrath, and Cardston. A unique and newly renovated 1917 T. Eaton Barn. The largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles in North America is located in Cardston, AB. View the majestic Cardston Temple, which was built in It was the first Mormon temple to be built in Canada and only the second to be built outside the United States. A campground and bed & breakfast with live entertainment. Key features include: a Hadrosaur (duck-billed dinosaur) nest and embryo, ancient fossils. 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. Take an unforgettable walk through an authentic Japanese garden in the city of Lethbridge. 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. 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. A UNESCO World Heritage Site which attracts about 60,000 visitors per year. A must see attraction. Take a hawk walk and learn about Alberta s first privately licensed raptor rescue and conservation organization at Coaldale, AB. Put on an authentic miner s helmet and lamp and tour the actual corridors taken by early coal miners. Experience what it was like to be in the coal mining town of Frank before, during and after the great rock avalanche. With two mountains, over 3500 skiable acres, 78 trails, 8 alpine bowls, 6 lifts, and 3 terrain parks Castle Mountain Ski Resort offers something for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.

10 Contact Information Village of Stirling Mike Selk, CAO th Avenue Box 360 Stirling, AB T0K 2E0 Ph: (403) Fax: (403) office@stirling.ca SouthGrow Regional Initiative Peter Casurella, Manager P.O. Box 27068, Lethbridge AB, T1K 6Z9 Phone: (403) Fax: (403) info@southgrow.com December 2017