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Vulcan County is conveniently located 1 hour from Calgary and Lethbridge in Alberta's southwest. Vulcan County covers an approximate area of 545,000 hectares and encompasses the Town of Vulcan, the Villages of Carmangay, Champion, Lomond, Milo and Arrowwood, and the Hamlets of Brant, Ensign, Kirkcaldy, Shouldice, Queenstown, Mossleigh and Herronton.
Contact Information
Population Information
Municipality 2001: 3778
Municipality 2007: 3830
Region 2007: 148411
Median Household Income 2005: $54,750
Median Family Income 2005: $58,817
Tax Rates
Residential/Farmland Mill Rate 2007: 9.14
Non-residential Mill Rate 2007: 9.14
Geographic Information
Secondary Highways:
Highways 529, 531, 539, 542, 804, 842, 845, 534, 547
Distance to Major Areas:
129 km (81 miles) to Calgary
94 km (59 miles) to Lethbridge
200 km (125 miles) to Coutts/Sweetgrass USA Border Crossing
Community Facts
Educational Facilities:
High Schools (Public) 2 High Schools (Separate) 1 Junior High/Middle Schools (Public) 4 Junior High/Middle Schools (Separate) 2 Elementary Schools (Public) 4 Elementary Schools (Separate) 2
Nearest Post-Secondary Institutions:
Lethbridge Community College 94 km (59 miles) University of Lethbridge 94 km (59 miles) SAIT, 129 km (81 miles) University of Calgary 129 km (81 miles) Mount Royal College 129 km (81 miles)
Community Information
Municipal Government:
Reeve Ian Donovan, Chief Administrative Officer Gary Buchanan, Economic Development Officer Leslie Warren
Fire Protection:
Vulcan County is served by six volunteer fire departments
Police Services:
Vulcan County is served by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ambulance Services:
Vulcan & District Emergency Medical Service - full time, Advanced Life Support/Paramedic
Other:
Justice Infrastructure - Lethbridge Courthouse
Electrical Power Providers in the Region:
Landfill/Waste Transfer Locations:
Vulcan District Waste Commission Recycling: Facilities are available
Telecommunications:
Local Service Providers: Telus High Speed Internet in both urban and rural are
Medical Services:
Hospitals: 1 Health Units/Clinics: 1 Dentists: 1 Doctors: 4 Chiropractors: 1 Optometrists: 1
Airport:
the nearest commercial and air freight services are at Lethbridge. Vulcan has a municipal airport with a 3000 ft paved, lighted runway. International Airport is in Calgary.
Accommodations:
Motels/Hotels: 5 Bed & Breakfasts: 2 Camping Facilities: 3
Financial Institutions:
ATB Financial CIBC Scotiabank Macleod Savings & Credit Union
Business Support Organizations:
Vulcan & District Chamber of Commerce Vulcan Business Development Society Community Futures Highwood
Major Employers:
1. Conoco Phillips Oil & Gas Oil & Gas Producer
2. Compton Petroleum Oil & Gas Producer
3. Market Street Foods Groceries Grocery Store
4. Vulcan Community Health Centre Public Health Centre
5. Extendicare Extended Medical Care
