Lomond
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Welcome!
The Village of Lomond is the heart of the district with excellent recreational facilities, clean parks, well equipped playgrounds, colorful murals and all the amenities. Community Clubs and committees are very active, energetic and family oriented. Agriculture and the oil and gas industry are the area's biggest employers but traditional values, determination and an eye toward the future keep the village prospering!
Entrance to Village
Area Overview
An early settler in the area named Lomond after the famous Loch Lomond in Dumbartonshire, Scotland. When Canadian Pacific Railway extended the line from Travers to Lomond and the first grain elevator was built in 1914, the Village was established in 1914 as an agricultural trading area. Lomond remained the end of the line for 11 years until an extension west to Armada the then east to Arrowwood was added in 1925.
Location
Lomond is the easternmost village in Vulcan County, 49 km directly east of Vulcan on Highway 534 and 45 minutes west of Brooks. It is a short drive from Lake McGregor, Badger Lake, Travers Reservoir and Little Bow Reservoir, so there is no shortage of great activity in the Lomond district.
LAKE MCGREGOR runs 20 miles long by 1 mile wide. Water is supplied through canals that run from the Bow River by Arrowwood.
TRAVER'S DAM was built in 1951, and holds up to 260000 acre/ft of water and supplies 84,000 acre/ft to downstream reservoirs and canals. The lake runs approximately 10 miles by 1 mile and covers 5600 acres. Fish species include Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Whitefish and Burbot.
LITTLE BOW RESERVOIR was built in 1917 to help support the Lake McGregor project. The water runs through 22 miles of irrigation canals to supply Badger Lake. Fish species include Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Whitefish and Burbot.
BADGER LAKE was built in 1984, to help support the growing demand of growth and development in the area. It covers 2400 sq. acres, and supplies 10000 acre/ft of water down stream, but holds 46,600 acre/ft of storage. Fish species include Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Whitefish and Burbot.
Lomond location
Economic Base
Large tracts of agricultural land surround Lomond with farmland being used for irrigation, dryland and grazing. The oil and gas industry is also a major employer in the area.
For anyone planning to start a business or industry, there are numerous locations available at affordable prices. Information on licenses and permits required to operate a business in Lomond can be found through BizPal.
Economic Facts
Lomond Businesses include:
UFA Petroleum Sales (cardlock only)
Commercial Hotel
Copper Kettle - Restaurant
Lomond Savings Credit Union
Grainland Hardware
Lomond Lucky Dollar
Lomond Restaurant
Flaman Rentals
Lomond Car Wash
Phillips Fertilizer and Chemicals
Taxation
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| Municipal Tax Rate |
13.548 |
18.367 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate |
3.030 |
6.453 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate |
.122 |
.122 |
Transportation
Trucking Companies
Huff Trucking - transport of grain
AR Vaile Trucking - transport of grain
Community Lifestyle
Lomond has an active seniors drop-in center, with residents meeting together to engage in various activities throughout the year.
The library is a member of the Chinook Arch Library System.
Recreation is a big part of the community lifestyle. There is an indoor arena for minor hockey and figure skating. Every 3rd week of February, an ice fishing derby is held at Badger Lake. A slow pitch and beach volleyball tournament is held in July. There is also a curling club and roping club, a tennis court, and playgrounds for the children. The community is currently fund raising for a new gym to be attached to the school.
Active organizations include the Lions Club, the Birthday Club, and for the youth, a 4-H club.
The Lomond Community Hall is used by all groups and has a dance floor, kitchen and dining area. The facility can be booked by calling 403-792-3633.
The Lomond Bethany Lutheran Church has services at 9am each Sunday.
Lomond Arena
Education
Lomond has a grade 1-12 system which is in the Horizon School District.
A private kindergarten operates in the Village.
The community has been very involved in fundraising to add a new multi purpose facility to the school. This will be a welcome addition for events and functions in the community.
Post Secondary
Lomond is located 86 km (53 miles) from Lethbridge, which boasts 2 post secondary institutions, Lethbridge Community College and University of Lethbridge.
Health Care
Vulcan Health Center is an 8 bed active facility with 15 long care beds, D level radiology, fully equipped modern lab and modern emergency area. Services include occupational therapy, mental health worker, social worker and palliative care.
Health Service in the area include chiropractor, optomotrist, podiatrist, hearing aid service and Public Health Unit.
Emergency Services
Emergencies 911
Lomond has 18 members on their volunteer fire department. They purchased a new fire truck in March, 2006.
RCMP patrols from Vulcan Detachment.
Google Map
Lomond, Alberta, Canada