Invest Fact Sheet - TownLife
Invest In St. Paul County
ABOUT ST. PAUL COUNTY The County of St. Paul is located in the center of the Alberta HUB region. Alberta HUB is a partnership of communities, post-Secondary education institutions, and business/industry in Northeastern Alberta meant to enhance the quality of life and economic interests of this region. The County is very diversified with a strong Agriculture industry complemented with Tourism, Oil/Gas and Manufacturing. The Town of St. Paul is the major business centre in the County which also includes the Town of Elk Point, and the Hamlets of Ashmont, Heinsburg, Mallaig, Lafond, Lindbergh, St. Lina and St. Vincent. The area is an ideal destination for the outdoorsman with its wealth of provincial and municipal campgrounds.
St. Paul County is a member of Alberta HUB, the regional economic development alliance of Northeast Alberta, which is the northern region of the Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor.
Community Snapshot Totals Population Value of all Regional Building Permits Non-Residential Mill Rate Value of Major Projects in the Region
(2012 Municipal Census) 6,168 $1,500,000,000 17.0675 $31,000,000,000
Source: REDA supplied
Alberta HUB is a Proud Partner of the Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor (EATC)
www.albertahub.com
www.easternalbertatradecorridor.com
Invest in St. Paul County COMMUNITY STATISTICS
OUR TOP INDUSTRIES Oil and Gas The eastern side of the County of St. Paul, located on the Cold Lake Oil sands area, is experiencing major oil development. Pengrowth has a SAGD facility in the County with an investment of over 1 Billion dollars. Over 8000 oil/gas wells exist as CNRL, Husky and Devon Energy continue with drilling programs. Major upstream oil service companies have established a presence in the County. Reasonable land costs, developed infrastructure and direct access to markets make St. Paul County a wise choice for investment.
Agriculture St. Paul County’s diversified agricultural economy helps to make this one of the biggest industry sectors in the region. The County boasts over 1,000 farms producing coarse grains such as wheat, barley and canola. Pea field acreages are also increasing. 2010 Gross Farm Receipts exceeded $100 million. The County is home to a large number of cattle, dairy, hog and poultry farms.
Tourism The Tourism and Recreation sector is a growing industry in the County and offers excellent investment opportunites. The County of St. Paul features numerous campsites, Musems, major attractions, numerous events and family acitivites. A major part of Alberta's Iron Horse Trail winds it way through the County providing breath-taking views. Some provincial historic sites include the Fort George-Buckingham House in the Elk Point area, and the Frog Lake Memorial Site in Frog Lake.
Transportation The County of St. Paul offers global market access with its highway system. Highway 36 and 41 run North/South through the County accessing U.S. markets to the South and the Oil Sands areas of the North. Highway 28 a main East/West highway runs through the County connecting major development to suppliers. The St. Paul and Elk Point Airports offer excellent air services. Rail access is gained 90 km South to the CN main line.
2014 Totals*
2014 %*
2019 Totals*
2019 %*
Demographics Families
1,874
-
1,961
-
$224,665,280
-
$280,323,809
-
$95,278
-
$111,505
-
Total Households
2,358
-
2,514
-
Owner-Occupied Dwellings
2,217
94.00%
2,352
93.60%
Renter-Occupied Dwellings
141
6.00%
162
6.40% 72.40%
Aggregate Household Income Average Household Income
Labour Force Labour Force Participation Rate Business Finance Administration Art, Culture, Recreation, Sport
3,658
73.90%
3,670
73.90%
-
72.40%
-
496
10.00%
492
9.70% 0.80%
44
0.90%
40
Health
211
4.30%
215
4.20%
Management
545
11.00%
538
10.60%
Primary Industries
443
9.00%
446
8.80%
Social Science, Education, Government, Religion
219
4.40%
221
4.40%
Sciences
68
1.40%
69
1.40%
Manufacture and Utilities
80
1.60%
76
1.50%
Sales and Service
661
13.40%
658
13.00%
Trades, Transport, Operators
890
18.00%
914
18.00%
Education College, CEGEP Diploma
784
15.80%
846
16.70%
High School
1,535
31.00%
1,570
31.00%
Above Grade 9
1,262
25.50%
1,101
21.70%
Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate
794
16.10%
764
15.10%
University Diploma Below Bachelor
137
2.80%
182
3.60%
University Degree
435
8.80%
606
12.00%
*Source: Environics estimates
CONSUMER EXPENDITURES Total Current Consumption
2014 Totals
2014 %
$156,055,876
70.40%
Food
$20,978,272
9.50%
Shelter
$37,394,366
16.90%
Household Operation
$11,255,082
5.10%
Household Furnishings and Equipment
$6,771,797
3.10%
Clothing
$7,964,234
3.60%
$33,084,523
14.90%
Healthcare
$6,871,278
3.10%
Personal Care
$3,180,917
1.40%
$14,815,708
6.70%
$634,231
0.30%
Education
$1,809,760
0.80%
Tobacco Products and Alcoholic Beverages
$5,419,749
2.40%
$825,026
0.40%
$5,050,930
2.30%
Transportation
Recreation Reading Materials and Other Printed Matter
Games of Chance (net) Miscellaneous Expenditures Source: Environics
Contact Us County of St. Paul 5015-49 Avenue St. Paul AB, T0A 3A4 Phone: 780- 645-3301
www.county.stpaul.ab.ca
Alberta HUB
www.albertahub.com
ABOUT ST. PAUL COUNTY The County of St. Paul is located in the center of the Alberta HUB region. Alberta HUB is a partnership of communities, post-Secondary education institutions, and business/industry in Northeastern Alberta meant to enhance the quality of life and economic interests of this region. The County is very diversified with a strong Agriculture industry complemented with Tourism, Oil/Gas and Manufacturing. The Town of St. Paul is the major business centre in the County which also includes the Town of Elk Point, and the Hamlets of Ashmont, Heinsburg, Mallaig, Lafond, Lindbergh, St. Lina and St. Vincent. The area is an ideal destination for the outdoorsman with its wealth of provincial and municipal campgrounds.
St. Paul County is a member of Alberta HUB, the regional economic development alliance of Northeast Alberta, which is the northern region of the Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor.
Community Snapshot Totals Population Value of all Regional Building Permits Non-Residential Mill Rate Value of Major Projects in the Region
(2012 Municipal Census) 6,168 $1,500,000,000 17.0675 $31,000,000,000
Source: REDA supplied
Alberta HUB is a Proud Partner of the Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor (EATC)
www.albertahub.com
www.easternalbertatradecorridor.com
Invest in St. Paul County COMMUNITY STATISTICS
OUR TOP INDUSTRIES Oil and Gas The eastern side of the County of St. Paul, located on the Cold Lake Oil sands area, is experiencing major oil development. Pengrowth has a SAGD facility in the County with an investment of over 1 Billion dollars. Over 8000 oil/gas wells exist as CNRL, Husky and Devon Energy continue with drilling programs. Major upstream oil service companies have established a presence in the County. Reasonable land costs, developed infrastructure and direct access to markets make St. Paul County a wise choice for investment.
Agriculture St. Paul County’s diversified agricultural economy helps to make this one of the biggest industry sectors in the region. The County boasts over 1,000 farms producing coarse grains such as wheat, barley and canola. Pea field acreages are also increasing. 2010 Gross Farm Receipts exceeded $100 million. The County is home to a large number of cattle, dairy, hog and poultry farms.
Tourism The Tourism and Recreation sector is a growing industry in the County and offers excellent investment opportunites. The County of St. Paul features numerous campsites, Musems, major attractions, numerous events and family acitivites. A major part of Alberta's Iron Horse Trail winds it way through the County providing breath-taking views. Some provincial historic sites include the Fort George-Buckingham House in the Elk Point area, and the Frog Lake Memorial Site in Frog Lake.
Transportation The County of St. Paul offers global market access with its highway system. Highway 36 and 41 run North/South through the County accessing U.S. markets to the South and the Oil Sands areas of the North. Highway 28 a main East/West highway runs through the County connecting major development to suppliers. The St. Paul and Elk Point Airports offer excellent air services. Rail access is gained 90 km South to the CN main line.
2014 Totals*
2014 %*
2019 Totals*
2019 %*
Demographics Families
1,874
-
1,961
-
$224,665,280
-
$280,323,809
-
$95,278
-
$111,505
-
Total Households
2,358
-
2,514
-
Owner-Occupied Dwellings
2,217
94.00%
2,352
93.60%
Renter-Occupied Dwellings
141
6.00%
162
6.40% 72.40%
Aggregate Household Income Average Household Income
Labour Force Labour Force Participation Rate Business Finance Administration Art, Culture, Recreation, Sport
3,658
73.90%
3,670
73.90%
-
72.40%
-
496
10.00%
492
9.70% 0.80%
44
0.90%
40
Health
211
4.30%
215
4.20%
Management
545
11.00%
538
10.60%
Primary Industries
443
9.00%
446
8.80%
Social Science, Education, Government, Religion
219
4.40%
221
4.40%
Sciences
68
1.40%
69
1.40%
Manufacture and Utilities
80
1.60%
76
1.50%
Sales and Service
661
13.40%
658
13.00%
Trades, Transport, Operators
890
18.00%
914
18.00%
Education College, CEGEP Diploma
784
15.80%
846
16.70%
High School
1,535
31.00%
1,570
31.00%
Above Grade 9
1,262
25.50%
1,101
21.70%
Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate
794
16.10%
764
15.10%
University Diploma Below Bachelor
137
2.80%
182
3.60%
University Degree
435
8.80%
606
12.00%
*Source: Environics estimates
CONSUMER EXPENDITURES Total Current Consumption
2014 Totals
2014 %
$156,055,876
70.40%
Food
$20,978,272
9.50%
Shelter
$37,394,366
16.90%
Household Operation
$11,255,082
5.10%
Household Furnishings and Equipment
$6,771,797
3.10%
Clothing
$7,964,234
3.60%
$33,084,523
14.90%
Healthcare
$6,871,278
3.10%
Personal Care
$3,180,917
1.40%
$14,815,708
6.70%
$634,231
0.30%
Education
$1,809,760
0.80%
Tobacco Products and Alcoholic Beverages
$5,419,749
2.40%
$825,026
0.40%
$5,050,930
2.30%
Transportation
Recreation Reading Materials and Other Printed Matter
Games of Chance (net) Miscellaneous Expenditures Source: Environics
Contact Us County of St. Paul 5015-49 Avenue St. Paul AB, T0A 3A4 Phone: 780- 645-3301
www.county.stpaul.ab.ca
Alberta HUB
www.albertahub.com
