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Milk River is a full service municipality with amenities you would find in much larger centers. Nestled in the heart of the prairies, Milk River is situated less than 10 minutes from the United States border and is embedded on a major provincial transportation route close to the City of Lethbridge. Milk River is primed for success with affordable housing, one of the lowest cost of living indexes in the province, and a strong economy.
Contact Information
Population Information
Municipality 2001: 879
Municipality 2007: 846
Region 2007: 148411
Median Household Income 2005: $32,504
Median Family Income 2005: $53,140
Tax Rates
Residential/Farmland Municipal Tax Rate 2007: 15.2814
Non Residential Municipal Tax Rate 2007: 28.0047
Geographic Information
Distance to Major Areas:
85 km (53 miles) from Lethbridge
297 km (186 miles) from Calgary
20 km (12.5 miles) from Coutts/Sweetgrass USA Border Crossing
Community Facts
Educational Facilities:
High Schools (Public) 1 Junior High/Middle Schools (Public) in the High School 1 Elementary Schools (Public) 1
Nearest Post-Secondary Institutions:
Lethbridge, Alberta 85 km (53 miles) Lethbridge College Enrollment Approx. 7,000 University of Lethbridge Enrollment Approx. 8,000
Community Information
Municipal Government:
Mayor Terry Michaelis, Chief Administrative Officer Shawn Hathaway, Economic Development Officer Shawn Hathaway
Fire Protection:
Milk River is served by a volunteer fire department with 911 service.
Police Services:
Milk River is served by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ambulance Services:
Local ambulance service is available
Other:
Justice Infrastructure - Lethbridge Courthouse
Electrical Power Providers in the Region:
Landfill/Waste Transfer Locations:
County of Warner Recycling: Milk River Bottle Depot
Garbage Collection:
Town of Milk River - weekly
Water Services Supplier:
Town of Milk River
Source: Milk River Surface Supply
Telecommunications:
Local Service Providers: Telus
Medical Services:
Hospitals: 1 Health Units/Clinics: 1 Dentists: 2 Doctors: 2 Chiropractors: 1
Airport:
The nearest commercial and air freight services are in Lethbridge. Local airport also available for small aircraft.
Accommodations:
Motels: 1 Bed & Breakfasts: 1
Business Support Organizations:
Milk River Businessmen's Association
Major Employers:
1. Chinook Health Health
2. Horizon School District Education
3. Hughson Trucking Trucking
4. Town of Milk River Government
5. Roydale Agriculture
