For the
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BIG LAKES
ALBERTA, CANADA
Lesser Slave Lake Community Development Corporation
Made in Partnership with The Municipal District of Big Lakes

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Lesser Slave Lake Community Development Corporation

The Lesser Slave Lake Community Development Corporation is an independent and non-profit organization which provides community economic development and business services to a large geographic area in North Central Alberta including:

    • Slave Lake
    • High Prairie
    • Wabasca/Desmarais
    • Municipalities within the region
    • Aboriginal Communities within the region
One of the purposes of Lesser Slave Lake Community Development Corporation is to initiate special projects to assist with community and organizational development. One such special project is to create "Community Profiles" in partnership with municipalities served by Lesser Slave Lake Community Development Corporation. In this case, we have formed a partnership with the Municipal District of Big Lakes to produce their community profile.

A great big THANK YOU to the employees of the M.D. of Big Lakes for your patience, support and continuous assistance in preparing a unique community profile, which exemplifies the region in which you govern:

The Municipal District of Big Lakes

Sincerely yours,
LSL Community Development Corporation

Lesser Slave Lake Community Development Corporation

P.0. BOX 2100
Slave Lake, Alberta , T0G 2A0
PHONE:1-(780)-849-3232
FAX: 1-(780)-849-3360
EMAIL:cdc1@telusplanet.net TOLL FREE:1-800-622-7128

Municipal District of Big Lakes

P.O. BOX 239
High Prairie, Alberta T0G 1E0
PHONE: 1-(780)-523-5955
FAX: 1-(780)-523-4227 EMAIL:biglakes@telusplanet.net

 

 

Last update: March 5, 1999

Table of Contents

    1. Municipal District of Big Lakes
      1.1 Introduction to the Community
      1.2 Historical Development
      1.3 Geophysical Attributes
      1.4 Climate
    2. Demographics
      2.1 Population Breakdown
      2.2 Total Population of the Municipal District of Big Lakes
      2.3 Total Population by Mother Tongue
      2.4 Family Distribution
    3. Economic Base
      3.1 Economic Strengths
      3.2 Profile on Industries
        The Forest Industry
        The Oil and Gas Industry
      3.3 Profile on Agriculture
      Livestock and Poultry Profile
        Crop Profile
        Total Farm Profile
        Agriculture Services
      3.4 Regional Trading Area
      3.5 Industrial Land Availability
      3.6 Labor Market
        Private Sector
        Public Sector
      3.7 Employment Statistics
      3.8 Employment Services
    4. Transportation
      4.1 Highways
      4.2 Air Transportation
      4.3 Rail
      4.4 Passenger Bus Service
        Scheduled Bus Service
        Charter Buses
        Taxi Service
      4.5 Truck Transportation/Courier Bus Services
      4.6 Warehousing and Storage Facilities
    5. Energy and Other Utilities
      5.1 Electricity Rates
      5.2 Natural Gas Rates
      5.3 Water and Sewer Services
      5.4 Waste Management
        Landfill Sites
        Recycling
      5.5 Communication
        Telephone
        Cable Television
        Internet
    6. Real Estate/Taxation/Licensing
      6.1 Business Registration and Licensing Requirements
      6.2 Development and Building Permits
      6.3 Municipal Taxation
      6.4 Municipal Assessment
      6.5 Zoning
    7. Business Services and Other Resource Centers
      7.1 Financial, Professional and Technical services to Business
      7.2 Support Services for Business
      7.3 Regional Business Directory
    8. Tourism and Hospitality Services
      8.1 Regional Tourism
      8.2 Tourism Organizations
      8.3 Tourist Attractions and Special Events
        Museums
        Natural Attractions
        Annual Events
      8.4 Hospitality Services
        Accommodations
        Conventions and Conference Facilities
        Restaurants
    9. Communications/Media
      9.1 Newspapers
      9.2 Radio Stations
      9.3 Television
      9.4 Internet
    10. Government
      10.1 Rural Government
      10.2 Provincial Government
      10.3 Federal Government
    11. Protective Services
      11.1 Emergency
      11.2 Fire Protection
      11.3 Ambulance Service
      11.4 Police and By Law Enforcement
    12. Health, Wellness and Social Services
      12.1 Hospital
      12.2 Health Care Clinics and Professionals
        Chiropractors
        Dentists
        Medical Clinics
        Optometrists
        Psychologists
      12.3 Health Organizations and Supports Groups
    13. Education Services
      13.1 Schools
      13.2 Post Secondary Institutions
      13.3 Other Education Agencies and Services
    14. Quality of Life
      14.1 Quality of Life in the Municipal District of Big Lakes
      14.2 Residential Development
      14.3 Recreation
      14.4 Arts and Culture
      14.5 Community Services and Organizations
      14.6 Churches
      14.7 Shopping
      14.8 Automotive Services