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Barons and area has been first and foremost a wheat producing center. The quality of the grain produced by several of Barons' farmers won honours and awards in Chicago, Toronto and Calgary seed fairs. Barons has solid industrial/commercial businesses and is home to excellent parks and recreations facilities for everyone to enjoy.
Contact Information
Laurie Beck, Administrator
P.O. Box 129
Barons, AB T0L 0G0
Tel: 403-757-3633
Fax: 403-757-2599
E: barons@figment.ca
Population Information
Municipality 2001: 284
Municipality 2007: 297
Region 2007: 148411
Median Household Income 2005: $38,943
Median Family Income 2005: $39,550
Tax Rates
Residential/Farmland Municipal Tax Rate 2007: 21.7 mills
Non Residential Municipal Tax Rate 2007: 21.7 mills
Geographic Information
Location:
located in the County of Lethbridge #26
Distance to Major Areas:
51 km (32 miles) NW of the City of Lethbridge
171 km (107 miles) SE of the City of Calgary
150 km (94 miles) NW of the Coutts U.S. Border Crossing
Community Facts
Educational Facilities:
High Schools (Public) in Nobleford Junior High/Middle Schools (Public) in Nobleford Elementary Schools (Public) in Nobleford
Nearest Post-Secondary Institutions:
Lethbridge, Alberta, 51 km (32 miles) Lethbridge College Enrollment Approx. 7,000 University of lethbridge Enrollment Approx. 8,000
Community Information
Municipal Government:
Mayor Ron Gorzitza, Chief Administrative Officer Laurie Beck, Economic Development Officer Laurie Beck
Fire Protection:
Barons is served by their own volunteer Fire Department with assistance by our mutual aid partners.
Police Services:
Barons is served by the Royal Canadian Mounted , Picture Butte Detachment
Other:
Justice Infrastructure - Lethbridge Courthouse
Electrical Power Providers in the Region:
Landfill/Waste Transfer Locations:
Nobleford, AB Recycling: Recycling trailer operated by the Village of Barons
Garbage Collection:
Industrial Collection - weekly Commercial Collection - weekly Residential Collections - weekly
Water Services Supplier:
Village of Barons
Source: Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District
Telecommunications:
Local Service Providers: Telus High Speed Internet: Figment
Medical Services:
Hospitals in Lethbridge, Chinook Regional Hospital Health Units/Clinics, Dentists, Doctors and Chiropractors: in Lethbridge, Claresholm, Vulcan and Picture Butte
Airport:
The nearest commercial and air freight services are in Lethbridge
Accommodations:
Motels: in Lethbridge and Claresholm
Major Employers:
1. Ucana Manufacturing Ltd. Welding/Fitting
2. M.A.R. Wood Products Cabinetry
3. Little Bow Gas Coop Gas Supplier/Maintenance
4. Gibb's Insurance Insurance/Registry Agent
