Welcome to Leduc County
Welcome to Leduc County and thank you for your interest in the region. Leduc County possesses a skilled and educated work force, strong residential markets and a dynamic, vibrant economy, set in a gorgeous, natural environment.
Business development in the County is facilitated by Leduc-Nisku Economic Development Authority (EDA), a partnership between City of Leduc and Leduc County. Recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative community-based initiatives and its "Best Practices" in economic development, the EDA markets the products, services and technologies of eight partnering municipalities and 2,600 companies in Alberta's International Region.
For more information about Leduc County, please contact:
Area Overview
Leduc County and the seven urban communities within its boundaries create Alberta's International Region. Within the next 8 to 10 years, billions of dollars worth of new oil and gas infrastructure will be built in Northern Alberta and the Territories, much of which will be coming from within Alberta’s International Region. In addition, we boast a rich tradition of agricultural development, tourism, and industry.
Location
Located just south of Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, Canada, Leduc County is home to Edmonton International Airport, Canada’s fastest growing major airport; and Nisku Business Park, Canada’s largest energy industrial park.Nisku Business Park is the major hub connecting Alberta’s oil sands to the world earning the region the nickname “the Houston of the North”.
Economic Base
The region’s strong economy, with recognized strengths in Oil and Gas, plays a key role in the success of Alberta’s energy industry value chain.While the region owes its history to oil and gas, decades of investment have created spinoffs diversifying the economic base of the region.Anchored by five key sectors: energy, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, environment and transportation, the region is poised for long term growth and prosperity.
Utilities
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AltaGas Utilities Inc.
5509 - 45 Street
Leduc, Alberta, T9E 6T6
(780) 986-3443 |
Atco Gas Ltd.
10035 - 105 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2V6
(780) 424-5222 |
Atco Gas Ltd.
3701 - 48 Street
Wetaskiwin, Alberta
(780) 310-5678 |
Electricity: |
Epcor
310-4300
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Aquila Networks Canada
Ph: 310-9476
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Battle River Rural Electrification
Camrose, Alberta
Ph: 1-877-428-3972 (toll free)
Fax: (780) 672-7969
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Telephone:
Telus
Ph: (780) 310-2255
TollFree: 1-888-223-0300
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Alberta One Call
1-800-242-3447 48 Hours notice |
Water:
Leduc County Public Works
(780) 955-7226
(Application to fill out) |
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Taxation
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| Municipal Tax Rate (including Seniors Levy) |
0.00377 |
0.00922 |
0.00802 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
0.00287 |
0.00287 |
0.00399 |
| Education Opted Out Tax Rate |
0.00287 |
0.00287 |
0.00399 |
| Allowance for Non-Collection of Requisitioned Taxes |
0.00003 |
0.00003 |
0.00003 |
| Seniors Levy Tax Rate |
0.00004 |
0.00004 |
0.00004 |
Transportation
Located at the heart of one of the strongest economies in the world, Alberta’s International Region is strategically located at the crossroads of major air, road and rail transportation routes.
Edmonton International Airport
Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is the fastest growing major airport in Canada and is also the largest at over 7,000 acres. EIA is constantly expanding to meet the region’s growing needs, driven by a booming economy and increasing passenger traffic. The $280 million expansion project, completed in 2005, allows EIA to currently service 5.5 million passengers annually. A further $200 million expansion will increase capacity to 7.5 million passengers and create cargo parking space for up to three large cargo aircraft to help existing carriers.
EIA is also home to AirLINKS Business Park, offering state-of-the-art transportation and logistics services as well as facilities allowing the region to greatly benefit from the efficiencies of combining air, rail and road infrastructure at a single point.
Road
The Leduc-Nisku region is serviced by Queen Elizabeth II Highway, part of the Canamex corridor that runs north-to-south from Alaska to Mexico City; and the Yellowhead Highway that links Prince Rupert to Edmonton and joins the Trans-Canada highway in Manitoba, directly linking the region from coast to coast.
The Leduc Nisku Economic Development Authority (EDA) has initiated a transportation study for the region to measure the need of a public transportation route between regional municipalities and the City of Edmonton. Given the massive labour pool located in the City, the transportation route would give regional companies better access to skilled professionals. The EDA is currently collaborating with both City and County to review the findings of the study and provide recommendations on the feasibility of such a project.
Rail
Both Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National operate intermodal rail facilities in Nisku Business Park and connect the region by rail to every major city in North America.
Port Alberta
Port Alberta is staged to become the new gateway for cargo transportation combining air, rail, and road transportation infrastructure at a single point – Edmonton International Airport. Given the region’s rail and road infrastructure and the airport’s proximity to Nisku Business Park, opportunity, location and potential combine to provide cost-effective manufacturing, distribution and supply chain management networks for both cargo and passenger traffic. Port Alberta will include 13,000 square metres of dedicated new cargo apron in 2007 and an additional 3,000 acres under development in 2008.
Education
Public schooling in Leduc County is offered through Black Gold Regional Schools Division #18.
Ph: (780) 955-6025
www.blackgold.ab.ca
Emergency Services
In case of an emergency, dial '911'.
Fire Services
Leduc County Fire Services ensures fire and rescue services are available for all residents within Leduc County. The County employs a full-time Fire Chief, two Deputy Fire Chiefs, a Fleet & Equipment Maintenance Co-ordinator, a Co-ordinator of Volunteer Services and an Administrative Assistant.
First Station No 1
606 21 Avenue
Nisku, Alberta, T9E 7Y1
Fire Chief, Bob Galloway
Ph: (780) 955-0799
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Fire Station No 2
Ph: (780) 941-3911
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Village of Warburg Fire Detatchment
Ph: (780) 848-2311
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Town of Calmar Fire Detatchment:
5007 49 Street
Calmar, Alberta
Ph: (780) 985-3604
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Fire Station No 1 is located in the Nisku Business and Industrial Park and serves an area of about 120 sq miles including the Park and Edmonton International Airport. Thirty four part-time on call firefighters are based at this station along with two pumper trucks, one 75’ aerial/pumper, one rescue truck, one mini-pumper and one 2,300 gl water tanker. In addition, a mobile command / communications unit and three service trucks are based at this station.
Fire Station No. 2 is located in the Village of New Sarepta and serves the Village along with 180 sq miles of predominantly rural farming and residential areas. Fifteen part-time on call firefighters, under the direction of a District Chief, are based at this station along with a pumper truck, mini-pumper and 1,000 gl water tanker. This four bay fire station is currently being expanded to include a larger classroom, storage rooms and a hose tower. The County and the Village share costs to operate this station.
Leduc County shares costs with the Village of Warburg to supply fire and rescue services to the western portion of the County. A pumper truck, rescue truck, mini pumper and tanker truck are located in the six bay Warburg Fire Station.
Leduc County also shares costs with the Town of Calmar to supply fire and rescue services to the central portion of the County. A County pumper truck and tanker truck are in service in the Calmar Fire Station.
A new Thorsby & District fire station was constructed by the Village of Thorsby and Leduc County in 2004. The County has two pumper trucks, a mini-pumper and a water tanker in this station and Village firefighters provide emergency response in the rural area around the Village.
Similarly, a County pumper truck and tanker are located in the City of Leduc Fire Station. Through a contractual agreement, City firefighters provide fire and rescue services to a rural area within the County.
Ambulance
Ambulance services are provided by Parkland Ambulance Authority, a highly skilled and dedicated ambulance service provider in our region. Leduc County has mutual aid agreements with surrounding municipalities.
Parkland Ambulance Authority
2700 48 Street
Stony Plain, Alberta, T7Z 2Y1
Ph: (780) 963-4330
Police
Constable Services
Doug Atchison, Senior Constable
Ph: (780) 955-5005
Community Services
Family and Community Support Services is a multi-municipal program serving Leduc County, Calmar, Devon, New Sarepta, Thorsby and Warburg.Leduc County is designated as the Unit Authority responsible to the Provincial Government and the participating municipalities to ensure the FCSS Act and Regulations and the conditions of each municipality are adhered to through the Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee.
For a list of Community Resources in Leduc County, please click here.
Climate
Annual Hours of Sunlight: 2305
Frost Free days: 127
Annual Precipitation: 487 mm
Average Summer High: 22 degrees C
Average Summer Low: 8 degrees C
Average Winter High: -6 degrees C
Average Winter Low: -17 degrees C
Key Contacts
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Leduc-Nisku Economic Development Authority
6422 50 Street
Leduc, Alberta, T9E 7K9
Ph: (780) 986-9538
Fax: (780) 986-1121
Web: www.internationalregion.com
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Pat Klak
Executive Director
Email: eda@internationalregion.com
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Provincial Contact
George Rogers
MLA for Leduc-Beaumont-Devon
#54, 5203 50 Street, Leduc
Ph: 780-986-4652
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Federal Contact
James Rajotte
MP for Edmonton-Leduc
#204, 596 Riverbend Square, Edmonton
Ph: 780-495-4351
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