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Location
 The
Village of Waskatenau is located in the east-central Alberta County of
Smoky Lake, approximately approximately 100 Km northeast of Edmonton
where Highways #28 and #831 intersect. Our Highway location provides
direct paved access North to Fort McMurray, the Athabasca Tar Sands
Development and East to the Cold Lake Military Air Base.
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 Waskatenau
is also the gateway and linking hub of the Lakeland and Kalyna Country
tourism districts, Victoria Trail and Iron Horse Trail and is known as
the Baseball Capital of Alberta.
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Area Overview
 Our residents and
organizations are extremely community oriented and our recreational
facilities reflect this dedication. Our streets are asphalt and
residential areas are neat and clean. Moderate housing costs
incorporated with low property taxation provides a high quality
lifestyle in the Village of Waskatenau. You will enjoy living here.
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Economic Base
The vast majority of
soil in our area is a rich black loam; consequently, our mixed farming
and legume crops provide our agricultural base. Because of our proximity
to the Redwater oil fields, many of our residents are associated with
the oil and gas industry.
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100kms NE of Edmonton
on Hwy 28
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Waskatenau
is located on Provincial Highway 28 and Secondary 831
A proud
agricultural community
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Population Statistics
| Total Population |
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| Population 2004* |
252 |
| Population 2003* |
252 |
| Population 2002* |
252 |
| Population 2001** |
255 |
| Population 2000* |
260 |
| Population 1996** |
237 |
| Population 1991** |
257 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 |
-8.44% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 |
5.95% |
* Source: Official
Population List, Alberta Municipal Affairs
** Source: Statistics Canada 1991, 1996, & 2001
Census |
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Total Population 1991-2001
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| Population by Age and Gender |
1996
Male |
1996
Female |
1996
Total |
2001
Male |
2001
Female |
2001
Total |
| Age 0 - 4 |
5 |
10 |
15 |
5 |
10 |
15 |
| Age 5 - 14 |
15 |
20 |
35 |
10 |
10 |
20 |
| Age 15 - 19 |
5 |
5 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
20 |
| Age 20 - 24 |
5 |
5 |
10 |
0 |
10 |
10 |
| Age 25 - 34 |
15 |
20 |
35 |
15 |
10 |
25 |
| Age 35 - 44 |
20 |
10 |
30 |
15 |
20 |
35 |
| Age 45 - 54 |
10 |
15 |
25 |
20 |
15 |
35 |
| Age 55 - 64 |
10 |
15 |
25 |
10 |
20 |
30 |
| Age 65 - 74 |
20 |
10 |
30 |
20 |
20 |
40 |
| Age 75 and older |
15 |
20 |
35 |
10 |
15 |
25 |
| Total All Persons |
115 |
115 |
230 |
120 |
135 |
255 |
| Source: Statistics Canada
1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
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Waskatenau Population by Age Group (2001)
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Education
Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for
Population 20yrs and older |
2001 |
% |
| People without high school certificates
|
40 |
22.86% |
| People with high school certificates
|
50 |
28.57% |
| People with trades or non-university
certificate or diploma |
35 |
20.00% |
| People with post-secondary education
(not completed) |
10 |
5.71% |
| People with university
diploma/certificate |
10 |
5.71% |
| People with university degree |
30 |
17.14% |
| Total Population 20 years and older
|
175 |
100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada
2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
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Waskatenau Highest Level of Schooling 2001
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| Population with Post Secondary
Qualifications |
1996 |
% |
2001 |
% |
| Agriculture and biological sciences
|
10 |
11.76% |
10 |
13.33% |
| Commerce, management and business
administration |
0 |
0.00% |
10 |
13.33% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling
services |
10 |
11.76% |
15 |
20.00% |
| Engineering and applied science tech.
and trades |
30 |
35.29% |
30 |
40.00% |
| Engineering and applied sciences |
0 |
0.00% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Fine and applied arts |
10 |
11.76% |
10 |
13.33% |
| Health professionals, science and
technologies |
10 |
11.76% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Humanities and related fields |
0 |
0.00% |
10 |
13.33% |
| Mathematics and physical sciences |
0 |
0.00% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Social sciences and related fields |
10 |
11.76% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Other and/or no specialization |
0 |
0.00% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Total people with post secondary
qualifications |
85 |
100.00% |
75 |
100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary
qualifications |
25 |
29.41% |
35 |
46.67% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications
|
60 |
70.59% |
40 |
53.33% |
| Source: Statistics Canada
1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to
rounding) |
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Labour Force
Statistics
| Labour force by activity |
1996 |
2001 |
| In the labour force, both sexes |
110 |
115 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes
|
95 |
100 |
| Total population 15 and over |
205 |
215 |
| Employed, both sexes |
95 |
110 |
| Unemployed, both sexes |
10 |
0 |
| Participation rate, both sexes |
53.00% |
63.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes |
9.00% |
0.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada
1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to
rounding) |
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| Labour Force by Industry Division |
1996 |
% of total |
2001 |
% of total |
| Agriculture |
10 |
9.52% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Mining |
0 |
0.00% |
15 |
12.50% |
| Manufacturing |
10 |
9.52% |
10 |
8.33% |
| Construction |
0 |
0.00% |
10 |
8.33% |
| Transportation. & Utilities |
20 |
19.05% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Retail and Wholesale |
30 |
28.57% |
30 |
25.00% |
| Finance |
0 |
0.00% |
10 |
8.33% |
| Business & Community Services |
30 |
28.57% |
55 |
45.83% |
| Public Administration |
10 |
9.52% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Total All Industries |
105 |
100.00% |
120 |
100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada
1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to
rounding) |
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Waskatenau Labour Force By Industry - 2001
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| Labour Force by Major Occupational
Groups |
1996 |
% |
2001 |
% |
| Management occupations |
15 |
14.29% |
10 |
8.70% |
| Business, Finances and
administrative occupations
|
15 |
14.29% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Natural and applied sciences
and related occupations
|
0 |
0.00% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Health occupations |
10 |
9.52% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Occupations in social
science; education; government and religion |
0 |
0.00% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Occupations in art; culture;
recreation and sport
|
0 |
0.00% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Sales and service
occupations |
25 |
23.81% |
60 |
52.17% |
| Trades; transport; equipment
operators and related occupations |
15 |
14.29% |
15 |
13.04% |
| Occupations unique to
primary industry |
10 |
9.52% |
10 |
8.70% |
| Occupations unique to
processing; manufacturing and utilities |
0 |
0.00% |
15 |
13.04% |
| Occupations not elsewhere
classified |
0 |
0.00% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Total - All Occupations
(major groups) |
105 |
100.00% |
115 |
100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations
|
40 |
38.10% |
45 |
39.13% |
| Males - All Occupations
|
65 |
61.90% |
70 |
60.87% |
| Source: Statistics Canada
1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to
rounding) |
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Income Statistics
| Family Income (Number of Families) |
1996 |
% |
2001 |
% |
| less than $19,999 |
0 |
0.00% |
10 |
18.18% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 |
0 |
0.00% |
25 |
45.45% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 |
0 |
0.00% |
15 |
27.27% |
| $60,000 and over |
0 |
0.00% |
10 |
18.18% |
| Total number of families |
0 |
0.00% |
60 |
109.09% |
| Average family income |
$0 |
|
$39,189 |
|
| Median family income |
$0 |
|
$40,209 |
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| Source: Statistics Canada
1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to
rounding) |
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| Household Income (Number of
Households) |
1996 |
% |
2001 |
% |
| less than $19,999 |
0 |
0.00% |
40 |
32.00% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 |
0 |
0.00% |
35 |
28.00% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 |
0 |
0.00% |
25 |
20.00% |
| $60,000 and over |
0 |
0.00% |
30 |
24.00% |
| Total number of households |
0 |
0.00% |
125 |
100.00% |
| Average household income |
$0 |
|
$31,832 |
|
| Median household income |
$0 |
|
$24,173 |
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| Source: Statistics Canada
1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to
rounding) |
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Family Expenditure
Statistics
| Expenditure Category |
1992 |
% of total |
1996 |
% of total |
| Food and Shelter |
$859,100 |
42.46% |
$1,084,705 |
36.85% |
| Clothing |
$105,000 |
5.19% |
$155,046 |
5.27% |
| Education and Reading materials |
$20,660 |
1.02% |
$51,131 |
1.74% |
| Health and Personal care |
$135,250 |
6.68% |
$200,527 |
6.81% |
| Hshld. operationas and furnishings |
$216,530 |
10.70% |
$379,222 |
12.88% |
| Recreation |
$106,790 |
5.28% |
$209,540 |
7.12% |
| Transportation |
$405,680 |
20.05% |
$554,327 |
18.83% |
| Miscellaneous |
$170,880 |
8.45% |
$309,277 |
10.51% |
| Total Current Consumption |
$2,023,300 |
100.00% |
$2,943,775 |
100.00% |
| Total # of Households |
130 |
|
121 |
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| Average Consumption per Household |
$15,564 |
|
$24,329 |
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| Source: Statistics Canada
Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not
add up due to rounding). |
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Waskatenau Family Expenditures (1996)
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Building Permits
Statistics
| Total Building Permit Values |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
| Building Permits Value, Commercial |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Building Permits Value, Industrial |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Building Permits Value, Institutional |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Building Permits Value, Residential |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Building Permits Value, Total |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Total Housing Starts |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Source: Statistics Canada
2000-2004 Building Permits (numbers may not add up due
to rounding) |
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Total Housing Starts
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Value of Building Permits
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Dwellings
Statistics
| Occupied Private Dwellings by Type |
1996 |
% of total |
2001 |
% of total |
| Apartments |
15 |
12.50% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Detached Duplexes |
0 |
0.00% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Movable Dwellings |
0 |
0.00% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Other single attached house |
0 |
0.00% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Row and semi-detached house |
0 |
0.00% |
15 |
12.00% |
| Single-detached house |
105 |
87.50% |
105 |
84.00% |
| Total number of occupied private
dwellings |
120 |
100.00% |
125 |
100.00% |
| Private dwellings, owned |
95 |
79.17% |
115 |
92.00% |
| Private Dwellings, rented |
25 |
20.83% |
0 |
0.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada
1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to
rounding) |
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| Private Dwellings by Period of
Construction |
# of Dwellings |
% of total |
| Period of construction, before 1946
|
25 |
20.00% |
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960
|
40 |
32.00% |
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970
|
20 |
16.00% |
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980
|
10 |
8.00% |
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990
|
30 |
24.00% |
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001
|
0 |
0.00% |
| Total number of private dwellings
constructed |
125 |
100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada
2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) |
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