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Located in the center of some of the largest cattle feeding operations in Canada, Picture Butte's industrial section offers prime location lots of various sizes suitable for a variety of uses. The Town's location offers easy access to major highways leading south to the United States, west to British Columbia, north to Calgary or east to Saskatchewan. Existing businesses are committed and actively involved with the Picture Butte & District Chamber of Commerce to welcome new business into the community.
Contact Information
Population Information
Municipality 2001: 1701
Municipality 2007: 1592
Region 2007: 148411
Median Household Income 2005: $40,421
Median Family Income 2005: $53,540
Tax Rates
Residential/Farmland Municipal Tax Rate 2008: 7.5459
Non Residential Municipal Tax Rate 2008: 10.0459
Residential Mill Rate 2008: 10.1135
Non-residential Mill Rate 2008: 15.4311
Geographic Information
Distance to Major Areas:
30 km (19 miles) from lethbridge
207 km (130 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 Junior High/Middle Schools (Separate) 1 Elementary Schools (Public) 1 Elementary Schools (Separate) 1
Nearest Post-Secondary Institutions:
Lethbridge, Alberta 30 km (19 miles) Lethbridge College Enrollment Approx. 7,000 University of Lethbridge Enrollment Approx. 8,000
Community Information
Municipal Government:
Mayor Terry Kerkoff, Chief Administrative Officer Audrey Mortensen
Fire Protection:
Picture butte is served by a volunteer fire department and has 911 service.
Police Services:
Picture Butte is served by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ambulance Services:
The Town of Picture Butte has a volunteer ambulance service, offering Basic Life Support.
Other:
Justice Infrastructure - Lethbridge Courthouse
Electrical Power Providers in the Region:
Landfill/Waste Transfer Locations:
3 days per week Recycling: Facilities are available
Garbage Collection:
Residential - weekly Business - twice weekly
Water Services Supplier:
Town of Picture Butte
Source: Keho Lake via a canal to the Picture Butte Lake Reservoir
Telecommunications:
Local Service Providers: Telus
Medical Services:
Hospitals: 1 (urgent care) Health Units/Clinics: 2 Dentists: 1 Doctors: 2
Airport:
The nearest commercial and air freight services are at Lethbridge County Airport.
Accommodations:
Motels/Hotels: 1 Total Rooms: 12
Business Support Organizations:
Major Employers:
1. Koster's Bakery Bakery/Deli
2. Butte Home Hardware Hardware, lumber, farm supplies
3. Hi-Way Service Sales & Service of Farm Equip.
4. Masterfeeds Animal Feeds
5. RCL Metalworks Custom Manufacturing &
Steel Fabrication
