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Coalhurst is a residential town with quiet streets, good schools, caring people and lots of potential. The Town's proximity to the City of Lethbridge and access to its shopping, post-secondary schools, medical, seniors and recreational facilities gives Coalhurst the best of both worlds - city amenities and small town living. Highway #3 - part of the Alaska to Mexico corridor - brings the world to the town.
Contact Information
Population Information
Municipality 2001: 1465
Municipality 2007: 1523
Region 2007: 148411
Median Household Income 2005: $55,573
Median Family Income 2005: $61,363
Tax Rates
Residential/Farmland Municipal Tax Rate 2008: 8.2067
Non Residential Municipal Tax Rate 2008: 13.6091
Geographic Information
Distance to Major Areas:
7.5 km (4.5 miles) from Lethbridge
207 km (129 miles) from Calgary
115 km (72 miles) from Coutts/Sweetgrass USA Border Crossing
Community Facts
Educational Facilities:
High Schools (Public) 1 Junior High/Middle Schools (Public) 1 Elementary Schools (Public) 1
Nearest Post-Secondary Institutions:
Lethbridge Alberta 1.5 km (1 mile) Lethbridge College Enrollment Approx. 7,000 University of Lethbridge Enrollment Approx. 8,000
Community Information
Municipal Government:
Mayor Dennis Cassie, Chief Administrative Officer R.K. (Kim) Hauta
Fire Protection:
Coalhurst Volunteer Fire Department 911 service
Police Services:
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Lethbridge Detachment
Ambulance Services:
Lethbridge Ambulance EMS Service
Other:
Justice Infrastructure - Lethbridge Courthouse
Electrical Power Providers in the Region:
Landfill/Waste Transfer Locations:
Lethbridge Regional Landfill Recycling Facilities - 7th Street & 52 Avenue
Garbage Collection:
Residential & Commercial - weekly pick-up
Water Services Supplier:
City of Lethbridge
Source: Oldman River
Telecommunications:
Local Service Providers: Telus
Medical Services:
Hospitals: in nearby Lethbridge, Lethbridge Regional Hospital Health Units/Clinics- in nearby Lethbridge Dentists: in nearby Lethbridge Doctors: in nearby Lethbridge Chiropractors: in nearby Lethbridge
Airport:
The nearest commercial and air freight services are in Lethbridge.
Accommodations:
Motels/Hotels: in nearby lethbridge
Financial Institutions:
Banking needds can be fulfilled in Lethbridge
Business Support Organizations:
Economic Development Coalhurst
Major Employers:
1. Casey's Woodworking ltd. Cabinets/Millwork
2. Prairie Cedar Ltd. Cedar Lumber yard
3. Millandale Trucking ltd. Hydrovac/Horizontal Drilling
4. Kolk's Roofing Roofing Contractor
5. Coyote Grill & Wok Chinese/Western Restaurant
