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Community Profile
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Welcome |
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Welcome to our Community! This profile is intended to provide you with general information about our town. If you require additional information, please contact our representative in the "Key Contacts For Business Development" section or call the Town Office at 780-523-3388.
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Area Overview |
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The Town of High Prairie is a thriving community of just under 3,000 people located near the west end of Lesser Slave Lake. High Prairie presents an exceptionally attractive living environment with the advantages of a modern urban community combined with those of a vast natural playground.
High Prairie has a service area population of approximately 17,000 people. As a result, High Prairie has all of the modern amenities available to its citizens, including wide grassed boulevards, lots of trees, four modern schools, churches for all denominations, four senior citizen homes, a modern 25-bed hospital, hotel, four motels, theatre, and a large recreational complex consisting of an arena, curling rink and meeting space.
The people of High Prairie comprise an industrious, well-trained labour force with experience in a broad scope of operations, and a strong spirit of voluntarism. High Prairie is home to the Golden Walleye Classic, Canada's richest and North America's largest fishing tournament. High Prairie also hosts many other activities including professional and amateur rodeos and agricultural events
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Location |
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The Town of High Prairie is located in the Peace River district of Alberta. The town is on Highway 2 near the west end of the Lesser Slave Lake, and is approximately 350 km northwest of Edmonton, 200 km northeast of Grande Prairie, and 650 km northwest of Calgary.
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Economic Base |
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High Prairie is the chief trading community for one of the most productive mixed farming areas in Alberta. Forestry development and oil & gas also play an important role in the economy.
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Economic Facts |
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Major Businesses Products/Services
Buchanan Lumber
Sawmill and logging
Tolko Industries Ltd.
Oriented Strand Board Mill
Monahan Ford Sales
Car Dealership
Emerald Trucking Enterprises
Tank Truck Service
Pioneer Home Hardware
Hardware Store
Cox Brothers Contracting
Sand and Gravel Hauling
Williscroft Bros. Construction
Road building, Oilfield Maintenance
Gem Grant Energy
Oilfield Maintenance & Construction
General Service Garage
Car dealership
Financial Institutions
Royal Bank
Toronto Dominion Bank
Alberta Treasury Branch
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Utilities |
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Electrical Power
ATCO Electric
Box 816
High Prairie, Alberta
T0G 1E0
Telephone: 780-523-3334
Natural Gas
Town of High Prairie
Box 179
High Prairie, Alberta
T0G 1E0
Telephone: 780-523-3388
Telephone
Telus Communications Ltd
Phone: 310-7353
Water Supply
The source of water is the West Prairie River. The water is pumped to a settling reservoir, pumped to a water treatment plant, then pumped to a clear water storage reservoir capable of serving a population of 10,000 people.
The usage rate for water is a basic charge of $5.00, plus a usage fee of $5.90 per 1,000 gallons consumed.
Waste Management
Sewage treatment is provided by 4 short and 2 long detention ponds.
Garbage collection is provided by a private contractor. Residential garbage is collected weekly, while commercial and industrial garbage is collected daily.
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Taxation |
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Mill Rates [1998]
Residential Consolidated Mill rate 15.17
Industrial Consolidated Mill rate 21.78
Commercial Consolidated Mill rate 21.78
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Transportation |
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Air Services
The High Prairie Municipal Airport has a 3,933 foot paved runway with all-weather facilities. Charters are available.
Rail Services
RaiLink provides service to High Prairie.
Highways
Connecting highways are Highway 2 to Edmonton [east], Peace River and Grande Prairie [west], and Secondary Highway 749 to the High Prairie Municipal Airport [south] and Winagami Provincial Park [north].
Trucking Firms
George Hopkins Trucking
Emerald Trucking Enterprises
Hopkins, Henry & Sons Ltd.
Delorme Enterprises
Fisher's Truck Service
Spendiff Transport Ltd.
Water & Crude Oil Hauling
Springburn Oilfield Services Ltd.
Bus Services
Greyhound Bus Lines provides regularly scheduled inter-community service.
Couriers and Taxis
Loomis Courier Service, Purolator Courier, Checker Courier
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Communication |
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Newspapers
Weeklies: South Peace News
Dailies: Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun
Radio Stations
CKVH [High Prairie], CKYL [ Peace River], CFGP [Grande Prairie], CFCW [Edmonton]
Television Stations
Edmonton television stations are available.
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Community Lifestyle |
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Recreation
High Prairie has a wide range of high quality recreational facilities, including an arena [hockey, figure skating, ringette and, in the arena hall, aerobics and gymnastics], 4-sheet curling rink, 9-hole golf course, two tennis courts, rodeo grounds and agri-plex (indoor riding arena), outdoor swimming pool,seniors drop-in centre and walking trails.
In close proximity to High Prairie are two Provincial Parks providing fishing, camping and swimming: Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park and Winagami Provincial Park. Other nearby campgrounds include the High Prairie Lions Campground and the Jaycee Park Campground [ball diamonds, horseshoe pits, trails, picnic areas].
Lesser Slave Lake, a short drive from High Prairie, provides water-based opportunities unequalled in Alberta. Downhill skiing is also available at the Little Smoky Ski Hill, located nearby.
Community Organizations
Minor, Senior, Recreational and Oldtimers Hockey
Figure Skating Club
Dolphin Swim Club
Prairie River Literacy Project
Royal Canadian Legion
Religious Services
Catholic Women's League of Canada
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Enilda Community Church
High Prairie United Church
Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
Nazarene Church
Redeemer Lutheran Church
St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church [Grouard]
St. Mark's Anglican Church
St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church
Special Annual Events/Attractions
Golden Walleye Classic
High Prairie Amateur Rodeo -- May long weekend
Elks Pro Rodeo -- 1st week in May
Hospitality
Accommodation
Dreamcatcher Inn
Key Inn
Northern Lites
Villa Motel
Raven Motor Inn
Restaurants
Burger Baron Pizza Steakhouse
Carrie's Diner and Catering
Family Inn Restaurant and Dining
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Country Lane Cafe
L & L Family Restaurant
New Orion Restaurant
The Pizza Factory
Tsang 18 Restaurant
Uncle Nicky's Canadian Fried Chicken and Pizza
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Education |
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High Prairie is part of the High Prairie School Division #48, headquartered in High Prairie [telephone: 780-523-3337], and the Holy Family Catholic School Regional Division #17, headquartered in McLennan [telephone: 780-324-2012].
Daycare/Nursery
Best of Friends Daycare
High Prairie Daycare
Public
Public schools located in High Prairie include Elementary School [K-6], Prairie River School [7-9], and E.W. Pratt High School [10-12].
Separate
The separate school in High Prairie is St. Andrew's School, which provides education services from Grades K to 12.
Private
N/A
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Post-secondary Education |
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Alberta Vocational College has a campus at Grouard. Classrooms are located in the Moostoose Building on 53rd Avenue, east of Tags Store.
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Health Care |
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The High Prairie Regional Health Complex has 25 beds. Other facilities include 6 doctors, 2 dentists, 3 medical clinics, 1 health unit, 1 nursing home, and 4 senior citizen homes. Air Ambulance is available when called.
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Emergency Services |
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Fire Protection
High Prairie has a volunteer fire department with 24 members, 3 trucks, 1 rescue truck, and the Jaws of Life [Tel: 780-523-3000].. or call 911 in case of an emergency
Police Services
High Prairie is served by a local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] [Tel: 780-523-3378] or call 911 in case of an emergency
Ambulance Services
Local ambulance service is available [Tel: 780-523-3341] or call 911 in case of an emergency
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Key Contacts for Business Development |
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Municipal
Town of High Prairie
Box 179
High Prairie, Alberta
T0G 1E0
Tel: 780-523-3388
Fax: 780-523-5930
E-mail: townofhp@telusplanet.net
Website: town.highprairie.ab.ca
Mayor
George Keay
Councillor Jamie Babcock
Councillor John Brodrick
Councillor Mike Daubert
Councillor Jeff Burgar
Councillor Rick Dumont
Councillor Marian Marston
Rod Griffiths
Town Manager
(Updated January 3,2000)
Alberta Economic Development
Al Harlton, Regional Manager
al.harlton@gov.ab.ca
Christine Lockhart, Information Officer
chris.lockhart@gov.ab.ca
111 Provincial Building
111 - 54 Street
Edson, Alberta
T7E 1T2
Tel: 780-723-8229
Fax: 780-723-8240
Hon. Pearl Calahasen
Associate Minister Aboriginal Affairs
Member of the Legislative Assembly [MLA]
Lesser Slave Lake Constituency
Room 403, Legislature Building
10800 - 97 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 2B6
Tel: 780-427-2180
Fax: 780-427-1321
Federal (Updated June 1997)
Dave Chatters
Member of Parliament [MP]
Athabasca Constituency
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Tel: 613-996-1783
Constituency Office:
Suite 102
9912 Franklin Ave.
Fort McMurray, Alberta
T9H 2K5
Tel: 780-743-2201 or 1-800-667-8450
Fax: 780-743-2287
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High Prairie
in Profile
| Population |
| Population
1999* |
2,907 |
| Population
1998* |
2,907 |
| Population
1997* |
2,907 |
| Population
1996** |
2,907 |
| Population
1991** |
2,932 |
| Population
1986** |
2,817 |
| Population % change
1991-1996 |
-0.85% |
| Population % change
1986-1996 |
3.19% |
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Source: Official Population List, Alberta
Municipal Affairs
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Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996
Census |
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High Prairie
Population
1986-1999 |
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| Population by
Age and Sex |
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1991 |
1991 |
1991 |
1996 |
1996 |
1996 |
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Male |
Female |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Total |
| Age 0 -
4 |
190
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170
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360
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140
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150
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290
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| Age 5 -
14 |
235
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260
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495
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260
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250
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510
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| Age 15 -
19 |
105
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105
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210
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105
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105
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210
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| Age 20 -
24 |
125
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145
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270
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105
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105
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210
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| Age 25 -
44 |
430
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450
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880
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475
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470
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945
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| Age 45 -
54 |
120
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105
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245
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125
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130
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255
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| Age 55 -
64 |
100
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85
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185
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90
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85
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175
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| Age 65 -
74 |
60
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90
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150
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65
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35
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100
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| Age 75 and
over |
65
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80
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145
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55
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120
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175
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| Total All Persons |
1,430
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1,500
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2,930
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1,415
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1,495
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2,910
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| Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996
Census (numbers may not add up due to
rounding) |
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High Prairie
1996 Population by Age Groups
| Highest Level of Schooling
for Population 15 yrs and
over |
1991 |
% |
1996 |
% |
| Persons without high school
certificate |
855
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43.62%
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835
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41.23%
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| Persons with high school
certificate |
180
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9.18%
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195
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9.63%
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| Persons with trades or
non-university certificate or
diploma |
490
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25.00%
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495
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24.44%
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| Persons with post-secondary
education (not completed) |
165
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8.42%
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150
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7.41%
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| Persons with university
diploma/certificate |
65
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3.32%
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90
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4.44%
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| Persons with university
degree |
205
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10.46%
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255
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12.59%
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| Total Population 15 years and
over |
1,960
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100.00%
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2,025
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100.00%
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Census (numbers may not add up due to
rounding) | |
High Prairie
Highest Level of Schooling - 1996
| Population with
Post Secondary
Qualifications |
1991 |
% |
1996 |
% |
| Agricultural and biological
sciences |
50
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6.62%
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35
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4.17%
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| Commerce, management and
business administration |
140
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18.54%
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100
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11.90%
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| Educational, recreational
and counselling services |
115
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15.23%
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170
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20.24%
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| Engineering and applied
science techs. and trades |
20
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2.65%
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25
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2.98%
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| Engineering and applied
sciences |
195
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25.83%
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250
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29.76%
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| Fine and applied
arts |
30
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3.97%
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20
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2.38%
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| Health professions,
sciences and technologies |
110
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14.57%
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115
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13.69%
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| Humanities and related
fields |
20
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2.65%
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40
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4.76%
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| Mathematics and physical
sciences |
10
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1.32%
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10
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1.19%
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| Social sciences and related
fields |
0
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0.00%
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75
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8.93%
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| Other and/or no
specialization |
75
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9.93%
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0
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0.00%
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| Total persons with postsecondary
qualifications |
755
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100.00% |
840
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100.00% |
| Females with
postsecondary
qualifications |
360
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47.68%
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470
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55.95%
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| Males with
postsecondary
qualifications |
395
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52.32%
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370
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44.05%
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| Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996
Census (numbers may not add up due to
rounding) | |
| Population by Labour Force
Activity |
1991 |
1996 |
| In the labour force, both
sexes |
1,330
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1,435
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| Not in the labour force,
both sexes |
630
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585
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| Total labour force, both
sexes |
1,965
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2,020
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| Employed, both
sexes |
1,170
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1,345
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| Unemployed, both
sexes |
160
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90
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| Participation rate, both
sexes |
67.00%
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71.00%
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| Unemployment rate, both
sexes |
12.00%
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6.00%
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| Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996
Census (numbers may not add up due to
rounding) | |
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| Labour Force by Industry
Divisions |
1991 |
% |
1996 |
% |
| Agricultural |
55
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4.21%
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80
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5.61%
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| Mining |
35
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2.68%
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30
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2.11%
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| Manufacturing |
115
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8.81%
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175
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12.28%
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| Construction |
90
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6.90%
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40
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2.81%
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| Transportation &
Utilities |
25
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1.92%
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50
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3.51%
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| Retail and
Wholesale |
225
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17.24%
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265
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18.60%
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| Finance |
40
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3.07%
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55
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3.86%
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| Business and Community
Services |
555
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42.53%
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555
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38.95%
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| Public
Administration |
155
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11.88%
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175
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12.28%
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| Total - All
Industries |
1,305
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100.00%
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1,425
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100.00%
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| Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996
Census Total labour force 15 years and over by
industry divisions (20% sample data). Note:
numbers may not add up due to
rounding. | |
High Prairie
Labour Force by Industry - 1996
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| Labour Force by Major
Occupational Groups |
1991 |
% |
1996 |
% |
| Management
occupations |
130
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9.96%
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95
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6.67%
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| Business, Finance and
administrative occupations |
170
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13.03%
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185
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12.98%
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| Natural and applied
sciences and related
occupations |
10
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12.64%
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60
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4.21%
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| Health
occupations |
115
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8.81%
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85
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5.96%
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| Occupations in social
science; education; government and
religion |
185
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14.18%
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180
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12.63%
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| Occupations in art;
culture; recreation and
sport |
0
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0.00%
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10
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0.70%
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| Sales and service
occupations |
300
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22.99%
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425
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29.82%
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| Trades; transport,
equipment operators and related
occupations |
135
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10.34%
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205
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14.39%
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| Occupations unique to
primary industry |
80
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6.13%
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55
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3.86%
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| Occupations unique to
processing; manufacturing and
utilities |
150
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11.49%
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125
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8.77%
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| Occupations not elsewhere
classified |
10
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0.77%
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| Total - All Occupations (major
groups) |
1,305
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100.00%
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1,425
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100.00%
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| Females - All
Occupations (major groups) |
570
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43.68%
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635
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44.56%
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| Males - All
Occupations (major groups) |
735
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56.32%
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785
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55.09%
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| Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996
Census Total labour force 15 years and over by
industry divisions (20% sample data). Note:
numbers may not add up due to
rounding. | |
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| Family
Income |
1991 |
1996 |
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# of
Families |
% of
Total |
# of
Families |
% of
Total |
| less than
$19,999 |
155
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22.63%
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125
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16.89%
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| $20,000 -
$39,999 |
180
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26.28%
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210
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28.38%
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| $40,000 -
$59,999 |
175
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25.55%
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160
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21.62%
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| $60,000 and
over |
160
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23.36%
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245
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33.11%
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| Total number of
families |
685
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100.00% |
740
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100.00% |
| Average family
income |
$47,456
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$47,644
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| Median family
income |
$40,016
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$42,274
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| Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996
Census. Family income refers to sum of the total
incomes of all members of that
family. | |
| Household
Income |
1991 |
1996 |
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# of
Families |
% of
Total |
# of
Families |
% of
Total |
| less than
$19,999 |
330
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33.50%
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220
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22.00%
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| $20,000 -
$39,999 |
250
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25.38%
|
275
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27.50%
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| $40,000 -
$59,999 |
220
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22.34%
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230
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23.00%
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| $60,000 and
over |
180
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18.27%
|
265
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26.50%
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| Total number of
households |
985
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100.00% |
1,000
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100.00% |
| Average household
income |
$40,142
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$45,112
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| Median household
income |
$29,307
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$40,186
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| Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996
Census. Household income refers to the sum of
the total incomes of all members of that
household. | |
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