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The Town of Vauxhall is well situated between the Bow River and Oldman River along Highway #36 in southern Alberta. The town is in a thriving agricultural area, with abundant water for irrigation and progressive, innovative farming operations. Rich oil resources are abundant with the resulting economic benefits to the area including entrepreneurial opportunities and stable jobs.
Contact Information
Population Information
Municipality 2001: 1112
Municipality 2007: 1069
Region 2007: 148411
Median Household Income 2005: $46,564
Median Family Income 2005: $54,159
Tax Rates
Residential/Farmland Municipal Tax Rate 2008: 6.1047/6.5108
Non Residential Municipal Tax Rate 2008: 14.7574
Residential Mill Rate 2008: 9.1069
Non-residential Mill Rate 2008: 20.8640
Geographic Information
Location:
located in the M.D. of Taber
Distance to Major Areas:
256 km (160 miles) from Calgary
85 km (53 miles) from Lethbridge
130 km (81 miles) from 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 85 km (53 miles) Lethbridge College Enrollment Approx. 7,000 University of Lethbridge Enrollment Approx. 8,000
Community Information
Municipal Government:
Mayor Lois Maloney, Chief Administrative officer John Maine
Fire Protection:
Vauxhall is served by a volunteer fire department
Police Services:
Vauxhall is served by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ambulance Services:
Fire/EMS/Rescue Service is available Vauxhall also has 911 service
Other:
Justice Infrastructure - Lethbridge Courthouse, Taber Courthouse
Electrical Power Providers in the Region:
Natural Gas Providers:
ATCO Gas, Bow River Gas, Direct Energy
Landfill/Waste Transfer Locations:
Garbage Collection:
Industrial Garbage Collection - weekly Commercial Garbage Collection - weekly Residential Garbage Collection - weekly
Water Services Supplier:
Town of Vauxhall
Source: Bow River
Telecommunications:
Local Service Providers: Telus
Medical Services:
Hospitals: closest one in Taber Health Units/Clinics: 2 Doctors: Clinic Chiropractors: 1
Airport:
The nearest commercial and air freight services are in Lethbridge. Town of Vauxhall Airport: 900m x 23m runway.
Accommodations:
Motels/Hotels: 2 Meeting Facilities: 3 halls
Financial Institutions:
CIBC Scotiabank Treasury Branch
Business Support Organizations:
Vauxhall Business Association Chinook Community Futures
Major Employers:
1. Bow River Irrigation District Irrigation
2. Agristar Produce Vegetables
3. Vauxhall Co Op Agro Centre & Food Store Retail
