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Town of Didsbury Marketing Brochure - April 2010TRANSCRIPT
403.335.3391
www.didsbury.ca
Didsbury is a beautiful town located in the heart of Central Alberta, just a stone’s throw away from the
famous Rocky Mountains. The town o� ers a unique mix of seniors development, a strong business center,
and modern recreational & educational facilities for young families.
“Many have said, Didsbury is one of the most beautiful and progressive towns along Alberta’s golden corridor. The
Town sells itself. Come see what Didsbury has to o� er your family, your business and you.” - Roy R. Brown, CAO
Town of Didsbury - Main O� ce:2037 – 19 Avenue – 403-335-3391
Didsbury Neighborhood Place: (Community, Social Services)2030 17 Avenue – 403-335-8719
Didsbury Aquatic Centre:1702 – 21 Avenue – 403-335-7369
Didsbury Memorial Complex:(Arena & Multi-Purpose Room)1702 – 21 Avenue – 403-335-7369 for general information or rental inquiries.
Memorial Park:Memorial Park is host to Canada Day events, concerts, baseball games and walking paths.
Rosebud Valley Campground: The Rosebud Valley Campground is located on Secondary Hwy 582 just as you enter the Town of Didsbury. The campground is open from mid-April to September. Relax at the gazebo and take advantage of the free � rewood and � re pits. Call 403-335-8578 to book a site.
Didsbury Curling Club:1702 – 21 Avenue – 403-335-3661
Didsbury Municipal Library: (Adjacent Town O� ce) 2033 – 19 Avenue – 403-335-3142
Didsbury Golf Club:2003 – 23 Street – 403-335-3635
Didsbury and District Chamber of Commerce: (Located at the Didsbury Train Station) 1811 – 20 Street – 403-335-3265
Lions (Handi) Bus: 403-335-2363 or 403-507-0208
Didsbury Community Bus: This is a charter style bus used to transport up to 60 people. – 403-335-3052
Didsbury-Calgary Commuter Bus: Cardinal Coachlines – 403-531-3940
Emergency – 911
Didsbury Fire Department:2101 – 19 Avenue – 403-335-3222
Didsbury RCMP:2425 – 19 Street – 403-335-3382
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2001 Labour Force by Industry Division
Major Employers - by # of employees:Tanas Concrete Home Hardware AG Foods Dreamwood Homes Tara Projects Calgary Health Region Chinooks Edge School Division Town of Didsbury
Trading Area and Labour Force: Didsbury has a regional trading and labour force area of over 29,000 residents.
Electric Power Providers: Epcor Enmax
Natural Gas Providers: Direct Energy
Land� ll/Waste Transfer Locations: Didsbury Transfer Station Olds Transfer Station
Garbage Collection Provider: Mountain View Regional Waste Commission
Population Statistics: Population in 2008 - 4,599 Population in 2006 - 4,275 Population Density Per Square (Km) - 782
Breakdown of 2006 Population by Age
Average Family Income (2006): $73,777
2009 Tax RatesResidential/Farmland 9.0297Non-Residential 11.4859
Property Assessment Residential Non-residential Farmland
2009 $478,604,800 $51,168,390 $439,250
2008 $452,595,700 $47,816,520 $401,310
2007 $312,221,970 $38,151,880 $357,440
2006 $210,541,183 $22,467,892 $57,370
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Public Administration - 3%
Agriculture - 4% Mining - 4%
Manufacturing - 10%
Construction - 10%
Transportation and Utilities - 8%
Retail and Wholesale - 17Finance - 4%
Business andCommunity Service - 40%
Stats Didsbury, AB
Emergency Services: Mountain View Emergency Services Didsbury RCMP Didsbury & District Fire Department
Library: Didsbury Municipal Library
Closest Cinema/Performing Arts Centre:Olds Airdire
Community Services, Recreation Contact : Didsbury Neighbourhood Place 403.335.8719
Closest Airport: Calgary International Airport 77 kmRed Deer Regional Airport 81 kmDisbury/Olds Airport 7 kmEdmonton International Airport 232 km
# of Hotels/Motels: 3 # of Rooms: 65 # of Campgrounds: 5 # of Bed & Breakfasts: 1
Economic Development Contact:Colleen Gustavson
P.O. Box 790 , Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0
Phone: 403.335.3391 Fax: 403.335.9794
Disclaimer: The information and data for this community pro� le was obtained from Statistics Canada, AlbertaFirst.com, Municipal A� airs & Housing, and Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP).
Water Service Supplier: Town of Didsbury Source: Mountain View Regional Water Commission
Local Telecommunications Providers: Telus Shaw
Education Grades O� ered: K - 12
Closest Post Secondary Institutions: University of Calgary SAIT - (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology)Red Deer College Olds College Mount Royal University
Geography Latitude: 51º40’ Longitude: 114º7’Total Area in Hectares (2009): 1537Location: County of Mountain ViewMajor Highway: QEII, Highway 2A
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Location, location, location
With a regional airport just minutes away and
rail right in town, transportation of goods or
personnel is completely accessible on well
maintained, modern highways and secondary
roads. It’s more than just ‘on the map’.
Easy to � nd. Easy to get there. Easy to get everywhere else.
That is the answer to so many questions asking
why Didsbury is such a great place to locate a
business or raise a family. All the necessities for a
great family experience are easy to � nd, right in
Didsbury.
Need big city amenities? Downtown Calgary and
Red Deer are both less than an hour away. Big
box store shopping? Ten minutes away. An hour
east lie the Badlands and an hour west puts you
in the Rockies.
Six kilometres east, the Queen Elizabeth II
highway, the artery that carries the commerce of
the continent connects Didsbury quickly to the
world. Whether it’s Calgary International Airport,
the industrial heartland, the distribution hubs,
regional and national corporate o� ces; they are
as handy to business in Didsbury as they are to
virtually any other part of the province.
Edmonton
Ponoka
Lacombe
Red Deer
InnisfailOlds
Airdrie
Didsbury
Calgary
QE II
Bring your best venture to Didsbury
When you research the best locations for
growing an enterprise, Didsbury will come
out near the top for Alberta communities.
Alberta Venture completed an exhaustive
study and found Didsbury to be one of
the top � ve communities in Alberta to do
business. Who knew? Well, people who live
and work in the region have known for some
time that in Didsbury lease rates are lower,
serviced industrial land and taxes are lower,
and turnaround on development permits is
expedient. Those are impressive deliverables,
especially when combined with leading-edge
zoning and land-use philosophies.
� e factors that move people
Modern, comprehensive health care, diverse
choices in education, and an extensive
selection of recreational pursuits are all part
of the edge Didsbury brings to attracting
desirable employees seeking more than a
job. This pool of talent is critical to successful
development and growth.
Attracting skilled employees and business
associates can be a monumental human
resource challenge. Less than an hour from
a burgeoning city with a population of
more than a million, Didsbury o� ers bene� ts
that can only be found in a smaller centre.
It’s a community that values openness,
independence and security. These qualities
are a magnet for young families, with all of the
right amenities in place.
In Alberta, a� ordability is an element that sets
a community apart. In Didsbury, land prices,
labour and development costs are typically
lower than in larger centres, translating into
a more attractive residential and commercial
development environment. Starter homes in
Didsbury can still be purchased in a suitable
price range for younger families looking for a
comfortable setting and a sound investment.
A� ordability extends to other popular housing
choices, including condominiums and
apartments with designs that are attractive to
seniors and empty-nesters.
Lower home prices and building costs mean
lower assessments, but Didsbury maintains a
competitive advantage over nearby cities by
delivering a high levels of service. This hasn’t
been lost on big city media, who often cite
the hidden gem, Didsbury, as the antidote to
in� ated prices.
It is the availability of services and professionals,
like doctors, dentists, modern facilities for
education and recreation that complete the
equation. All of the bene� ts without all the
costs translates into enduring a� ordability.
A� ordability
A future that re� ects its past
As Didsbury enters its second century it
continues to re� ect a strong connection to
its heritage. An attractive prairie town with
boutique shopping, the community heralds
an individuality and independence that
underlines the authenticity of Canada’s west.
The picturesque main street tells the story
of how the west settled, with its railway still
in place at the town’s centre and a faithfully
restored Canadian Paci� c Rail station that
serves the community and welcomes visitors,
as it has since 1902. The displays in the
museum also chronicle the development
of Didsbury and its place as a service centre
to the surrounding farming community. An
enduring past carries Didsbury into the future:
proud of its heritage, strength and solid values,
and always looking forward.
As well-served as Didsbury and the surrounding
region is, a recently completed Gap Analysis
identi� ed a list of business opportunities that
reinforces a positive economic future. Investors
and developers will see needs and possibilities
that encourage positive decisions. A ready
market, access to an able and skilled workforce,
appropriate real estate and infrastructure
coupled with business and development-
friendly municipal leaders promote business
success and a positive return on investment.
The prospect of continued growth within the
community only tells part of the story. Business
in Didsbury has immediate access to a regional
population of 29,000. It’s also a partner in the
burgeoning Central Alberta corridor, North
America’s economic hotspot.
Didsbury’s place in that environment translates
into above average building permit growth
and strong population advancement.
Didsbury continues to sustain strong interest in
residential development, stronger in fact, than
other communities comparable in size.
Opportunities highlight the future
Pillars of community in place
updated bylaws and regulations, a focused
understanding of economic and community
development means Didsbury is open for
business and ready to serve.
Business is pleasantly surprised to � nd
serviced land, appropriately zoned, attractively
priced in a regulatory environment that
ensures expedited development without
needless bureaucratic delays. Diligent
planning provides a future for Didsbury that
will be prosperous, balanced and consistent
with the community’s vision.
By having these pillars in place, Didsbury
continues to be attractive to business as well
as the families necessary to ensure continued
business and community success.
Didsbury has bene� ted from studying the
rapid growth in communities across Alberta.
Its leaders have developed a positive mindset
and a development framework that is
comprehensive, equitable, accessible and
transparent. And they have used every means
possible to ensure it is communicated clearly. A
well designed and up-to-date web site means
information is always available and easy to
navigate and share.
Through cooperative governance with
Mountain View County, the Town of Didsbury
has just completed a signi� cant annexation.
Securing an ample and diverse land base,
Didsbury has the ability to move quickly
and be responsive to development needs.
A planning and development department,
� e strength of the region
…which is supported by the Municipal Area
Partnership Committee. The strengths in
relationships and perspectives across the
communities creates an economic synergy for
both the urban and rural communities with
a regional market of over 29,000 residents
sharing the costs of specialized services and
facilities that helps ensure continued prosperity.
Like many Alberta communities, Didsbury
has always thrived at being the centre for
the rural communities that surround it. Over
time, the community has experienced steady
growth, changing with the shifting needs
of its citizens and their neighbours in the
nearby countryside. Some communities have
fostered a culture of division, di� erence and
competition. In and around Didsbury, there is a
spirit of cooperation and a regional perspective
Didsbury is a beautiful town located in the heart of Central Alberta, just a stone’s throw away from the
famous Rocky Mountains. The town o� ers a unique mix of seniors development, a strong business center,
and modern recreational & educational facilities for young families.
“Many have said, Didsbury is one of the most beautiful and progressive towns along Alberta’s golden corridor. The
Town sells itself. Come see what Didsbury has to o� er your family, your business and you.” - Roy R. Brown, CAO
Town of Didsbury - Main O� ce:2037 – 19 Avenue – 403-335-3391
Didsbury Neighborhood Place: (Community, Social Services)2030 17 Avenue – 403-335-8719
Didsbury Aquatic Centre:1702 – 21 Avenue – 403-335-7369
Didsbury Memorial Complex:(Arena & Multi-Purpose Room)1702 – 21 Avenue – 403-335-7369 for general information or rental inquiries.
Memorial Park:Memorial Park is host to Canada Day events, concerts, baseball games and walking paths.
Rosebud Valley Campground: The Rosebud Valley Campground is located on Secondary Hwy 582 just as you enter the Town of Didsbury. The campground is open from mid-April to September. Relax at the gazebo and take advantage of the free � rewood and � re pits. Call 403-335-8578 to book a site.
Didsbury Curling Club:1702 – 21 Avenue – 403-335-3661
Didsbury Municipal Library: (Adjacent Town O� ce) 2033 – 19 Avenue – 403-335-3142
Didsbury Golf Club:2003 – 23 Street – 403-335-3635
Didsbury and District Chamber of Commerce: (Located at the Didsbury Train Station) 1811 – 20 Street – 403-335-3265
Lions (Handi) Bus: 403-335-2363 or 403-507-0208
Didsbury Community Bus: This is a charter style bus used to transport up to 60 people. – 403-335-3052
Didsbury-Calgary Commuter Bus: Cardinal Coachlines – 403-531-3940
Emergency – 911
Didsbury Fire Department:2101 – 19 Avenue – 403-335-3222
Didsbury RCMP:2425 – 19 Street – 403-335-3382
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403.335.3391
www.didsbury.ca