Welcome to Carbon
Residential Lots for Sale $32,900 to $60,900 with purchase incentives until December 31, 2011... check out our website at www.villageofcarbon.com for more information.
Nestled in the Kneehill Creek Valley, this small community has much to offer its residents and visitors. Recreational facilities and friendly people - it's all here.
For More Information about the Village in the Valley, please visit our website at www.villageofcarbon.com
Area Overview
The Village of Carbon
Carbon is a clean picturesque village with paved, quiet streets lined with trees. An abundance of services are available either in the municipality or within a half hour's drive to nearby Three Hills or Drumheller make the village an excellent choice for retirement, starting a home business and raising a family.
Several gas plants are located in the area and the local economy remains stable with the assistance of several large employers.
History
Ranch settlement in the Carbon district began in the late 1800's. At the time, coal mines were already operating in the region, and they continued to operate until the late 1950's.
The Carbon district has a very colorful and interesting history. Ranching, farming and coal mining were the major activities of the early non-native inhabitants. The name Carbon was suggested by L.D. Elliot, an area rancher, and was adopted for the new post office opened on October 1, 1904. The Village was incorporated in 1912.
Carbon mainstreet 1910's
Carbon, Alberta - 1911
Calgary
Drumheller
Three Hills
Acme
Strathmore |
100km west
40km east
36km north
28km west
75km south
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| Total |
570
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| Education |
Kindergarten to grade 12 Public School |
| Recreation |
Curling Rink, Community Centre, Public Library, Senior's Drop-In Centre, Playgrounds, Ball Diamonds, Campgrounds, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Skating Rink, Wellness Centre, Walking Trails |
| Accommodation |
1 hotel (10 rooms), Carbon Municipal Campgrounds |
| Restaurants |
3 restaurants |
| Internet Access |
Wireless Wildrose High Speed Internet, Figment Cablesystems |
| Transportation |
HWY #21 and HWY #9 are located within 13KM of the village.
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Agriculture, Oil and Gas
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Location
Located in the Big Country Tourist Zone, 41 km west of Drumheller and 120 km northeast of Calgary.
Connecting highways include Highway 21, leading north to Trochu and south to the Trans Canada Highway No. 1, and Secondary Highway 575, leading west to Acme and east to Drumheller. Secondary Road 836 runs through Carbon, leading to Highway 9 east to Drumheller, and southwest to Highway 1.
LONGITUDE & LATITUDE
Latitude: 51 degrees 18'N
Longitude: 112 degrees 57'W
PROXIMITY TO OTHER LOCATIONS
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Driving Distance from Carbon
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km
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miles
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Time Required |
| Calgary (city centre) |
117
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73
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1 hour, 23 minutes |
| Calgary International Airport |
94
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58
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1 hour, 12 minutes |
| Edmonton, Alberta |
301
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187
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3 hours, 20 minutes |
| Vancouver, British Columbia |
1084
|
674
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12 hours, 34 minutes |
| Toronto, Ontario |
3401
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2113
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35 hours, 12 minutes |
| United States Border (Coutts, Alberta crossing) |
371
|
231
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4 hours, 17 minutes |
It is important to note that time required is calculated based on 'ideal' traffic and weather conditions.
**Distance is measured from city centre to city centre**
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Economic Base
The Village of Carbon, with a population of 570, serves an agricultural and ranching community. Oil and Gas companies, Bertram Drilling Ltd., and Highway 21 Feeders Ltd. are major employers.
Residential Lots for Sale $32,900 to $60,900 - visit www.villageofcarbon.com for more details.
Agriculture
An abundance of productive farmland, clean air and water make Carbon an attractive place to live and operate a business. The economic base in the Wild Rose area consists of agriculture (wheat, barley, oats, potatoes, canola, rye, flax, hay, beef and dairy cattle, poultry and hogs), agribusiness (feed and fertilizer production), greenhouses, oil and gas, and construction.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
visit our website www.villageofcarbon.com for the Business Directory.
Economic Facts
OCCUPANCY/SUPPLY
A new residential development is being planned for the east side of the village. A great opportunity to develop beautiful lots in the valley.
For information on lots please contact Village Office. Telephone: (403) 572-3244
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Average cost per $100 payroll in Manufacturing: $3-$4
Average cost per $100 payroll in Office Work: $.40
Maximum weekly benefit $1,176.92
For additional details on the program see:Workers Compensation Board
EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
55% of your average insurable earnings to a maximum of $413 per week.
For additional information on the program see:Employment Insurance Information for employers
RESEARCH BASE
Being a close neighbor of the City of Calgary, companies located in Carbon have access to a broad range of research facilities located in an around the City. For additional information on the following research facilities, simply click on the name to access the link.
FURTHER IN-DEPTH INFORMATION
Utilities
ELECTRICITY and 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 Customer Choice
Taxation
Transportation
AIR SERVICES
The nearest airport is at Three Hills, 25 km north of Carbon and Beiseker, 20 km west of Carbon.
The nearest commercial and air freight services are at Calgary International Airport.
HIGHWAYS
Located in the Big Country Tourist Zone, 41 km west of Drumheller and 120 km northeast of Calgary.
Connecting highways include Highway 21, leading north to Trochu and south to the Trans Canada Highway No. 1, and Secondary Highway 575, leading west to Acme and east to Drumheller. Secondary Road 836 runs through Carbon, leading to Highway 9 east to Drumheller, and south to Highway 1.
Community Lifestyle
RECREATION
Local recreation facilities include two serviced campgrounds, parks, playgrounds, swimming pool, outdoor skating rink, baseball diamonds, curling rink and tennis/basketball courts. There are also nature trails which provide a scenic stroll along Kneehill Creek.
- Carbon Municipal Campgrounds
Open May through September 30. Reservations recommended at (403) 572-3244.
- For more information, prices and site maps, visit www.villageofcarbon.com
- Carbon Community Centre
This airconditioned facility is open year round for weddings, parties or other special events. Phone (403) 572-3244 for bookings.
- Carbon Curling Rink
Facility also available year-round to rent for private functions.
- Carbon Outdoor Skating Rink
- Carbon Outdoor Swimming Pool
Phone (403) 572-0006 for scheduling and lesson information.
- Carbon Municipal Library
- New Horizons Drop-In Centre
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
For a list of unique cultural and tourist attractions, visit the following sites:
Prickly Pear Gallery and Museum
Located at the Farmers Exchange Building. Open May-September. The gallery is a mix of artworks and history, and gives visitors a glimpse of Carbon culture. For more information call (403) 572-2331. 
Canadian Badlands
Carbon is part of theTravel Alberta tourism region known as the Canadian Badlands.
For information about Things to See and Do, Places to Stay, Services, Communities (including Carbon), Where are We, Road Conditions, and Weather- Carbon Municipal Campgrounds
- Royal Tyrrell Museum
Begin your journey through geological time. With every step, you'll experience the evolution of life. From sea dwellers to the Tyrrell's BIG attraction, the dinosaurs; to the rise of those furry little mammals and many of Earth's inhabitants in between. It's all here. Dozens of skeletons and hundreds of fossils that tell the story of ancient Alberta.
- Rosebud Theatre
Only 20 minutes from Carbon.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
For more information on our organizations, visit www.villageofcarbon.com
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Carbon Baptist Church
Carbon United Church
ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENTS
- Carbon Community Garage Sale held the second Saturday in June, in conjunction with Carbon Lions Sports Day.
- Carbon Lions Sports Day
Held the second weekend of June.
- Carbon Lions Octoberfest
This event is held on the third Saturday of October each year.
Horse judging at Sports Day - Carbon, Alberta 1923.
PEACE OF MIND
Many residents and business owners choose to locate in the Region because of the safety and security of small town living.
AFFORDABLE COUNTRY LIFESTYLE
Carbon offers residents rural community values and an affordable country lifestyle close to the amenities within the region and the neighboring metropolitan centers.
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Education
Carbon K-12 School is part of the Golden Hills School Division #75 headquartered in Strathmore
(Tel: 403-934-5121).
Post Secondary
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Adult continuing education and upgrading programs are available from the Big Country Educational Consortium in Drumheller. Carbon residents also have access to post-secondary education facilities in the nearby cities of Olds, Red Deer and Calgary.
For information on Educational Opportunities in close proximity to Carbon visit the corresponding websites:
Distant Leaning
OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES within close proximity are:
Prairie Bible Institute offers a wide range of programs, including ministry, aviation, drama, wilderness leadership and music, to students from over 20 countries around the world. Students can earn a one-year certificate or a four-year degree.
Covenant Bible College is an eight-month program of Christian discipleship. The Strathmore campus is one of three campuses, with the other two located in Colorado and Ecuador.
Rosebud School of the Arts offers a unique blend of practical and theoretical training in the performing arts. In addition to the arts program, Rosebud provides apprenticeship programs in the hospitality industry.
Healthcare
Hospital and medical services are available in Three Hills and Drumheller, where there are hospitals, several doctors, a health unit, dental clinic, optometrist and chiropractor as well as counselling services.
Carbon Wellness Centre Offers:
- Chiropractic
- Foot Care
- Well Baby Clinic
- Massage Therapy
Emergency Services
FIRE PROTECTION
Carbon is served by a local volunteer fire department (Tel: 911).
POLICE SERVICES
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency Dispatch 24 Hrs: (403) 823-2630
Big Country Victim Services: (403) 823-4233
Carbon is served by the Drumheller detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] (Tel: 911).
AMBULANCE SERVICES
Local ambulance service is available (Tel: 911).
HOSPITAL
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (403) 823-6500 (Drumheller)
Non-Emergency: (403) 443-2444 (Three Hills)
POISON CENTER
Call: 1-800-332-1414
Community Services
Village of Carbon
Contact the Village Office for information, including bylaw enforcement, the cemetary, development, subdivison, building regulation, village maintenance, public works and general inquiries.
Box 249
Carbon, Alberta
T0M 0L0
Tel: 403-572-3244
Fax: 403-572-3778
Email:admincarbon@wildroseinternet.ca
Community Futures Wild Rose
Community Futures Wild Rose is a user-friendly business development centre, entrepreneurial development centre, career and employment centre, and a key partner in community economic development in the Wild Rose Region.
PO Box 2159 Tel: (403) 934-6488
Strathmore, AB Toll free: (888) 881-9675
T1P 1K2 Fax: (403) 934-6492 Web: www.cfwildrose.ca
Climate
Key Contacts
Village of Carbon
Box 249
Carbon, Alberta
T0M 0L0
Telephone: 403-572-3244
Facsimile: 403-572-3778
Community Futures Wild Rose
Community Futures Wild Rose is a user-friendly business development centre, entrepreneurial development centre, career and employment centre, and a key partner in community economic development in the Wild Rose Region. Specific services we provide include:
- Fully repayable business loans up to $150,000
- Free job posting service with in-office paper job board and online job bank
- Career counselling and job search assistance including resume and cover letter preparation assistance
- Free internet and computer access, plus access to printing and photocopying
- Small business training through the Self Employment Program and free and low cost business seminars via tele-conferencing
Government of Alberta
Dawna Allard
Regional Manager, South Central
Alberta Finance and Enterprise
T: 403.340.5302 | F: 403.340.5231 | E. dawna.allard@gov.ab.ca
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