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The Town of Cardston is located in Cardston County in the southwest corner of Alberta and features a healthy lifestyle with open ranges, farmland with swaying wheat fields, rugged timberland and views of the majestic Rocky Mountains. The thriving community of Cardston is nestled in the rolling foothills and provides a vital yet peaceful way of life for its 3,500 residents, taking advantage of the many opportunities provided by the area's diverse advantages.
Contact Information
Population Information
Municipality 2001: 3475
Municipality 2007: 3578
Region 2007: 148411
Median Household Income 2005: $49,592
Median Family Income 2005: $55,972
Tax Rates
Residential/Farmland Municipal Tax Rate 2007: 10.0000
Non Residential Municipal Tax Rate 2007: 12.5500
Residential Mill Rate 2007: 13.5992 (Public)
N on-residential Mill Rate 2007: 18.4761 (Public)
Geographic Information
Distance to Major Areas:
79 km (49 miles) southwest of Lethbridge
239 km (149 miles) south of Calgary
25 km (16 miles) to the U.S. Border
Community Facts
Educational Facilities:
High Schools (Public) 1
Junior High/Middle Schools (Public) 1
Elementary Schools (Public) 1
Nearest Post-Secondary Institutions:
Lethbridge, Alberta 79 km (49 miles)
Lethbridge College Enrollment Approx. 7,000
University of lethbridge Enrollment Approx. 8,000
Community Information
Municipal Government:
Mayor Rich Schow
Chief Administrative Officer Marian Carlson
Economic Development Officer Jeff Shaw
Fire Protection:
Cardston County Emergency Services
Police Services:
Cardston is served by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ambulance Services:
Cardston County Emergency Services. 911 Service
Other:
Justice Infrastructure - Provincial Courthouse Cardston AB
Electrical Power Providers in the Region:
Provided by the Town of Cardston, billed by ENMAX
Natural Gas Providers:
ATCO Gas, Cheif Mountain Natural Gas Co-op
Landfill/Waste Transfer Locations:
Landfill and transfer stations operated by Chief Mountain Regional Solid Waste Authority Recycling: Facilities are available
Garbage Collection:
Industrial Garbage Collection - Daily Commercial Garbage Collection - Daily Residential Garbage Collection - Weekly
Water Services Supplier:
Lee Creek & Leavitt Irrigation District
Source: St. Mary River & Lee Creek
Telecommunications:
Local Service Providers: Telus & Shaw Cable
Medical Services:
Hospitals: 1
Health Units/Clinics: 2
Dentists: 3
Doctors: 5
Chiropractors: 2
Seniors Lodging: 2
Airport:
Cardston Municipal Airport has all-weather facilities and a 1,064 metre runway. The nearest commercial and air freight services are at Lethbridge.
Accommodations:
Motels/Hotels: 3
Total Rooms: 113
Bed & Breakfasts: 5
Other: 3
Financial Institutions:
1st Choice Savings & Credit Union
ATB Financial
RBC Financial
TD Canada Trust
Business Support Organizations:
Cardston & District Chamber of Commerce
Southwest Alberta Community Futures
Major Employers:
1. Westwind School Division Education
2. Chinook Health Authority Health
3. Town of Cardston Public Service
4. Cardston County Public Service
5. Extra Foods Grocery
