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Lomond
Welcome
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.
Community Services
Family and Community Support Services
Vulcan and District Waste Commission
School (K - 12) and Playground
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
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.
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
Education
Lomond has a grade 1-12 system which is in the Horizon School District.
A private kindergarten operates in the Village.
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.
Health Care
Vulcan Health Center, which lies within the Calgary Health Region, 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.
Key Contacts for Business Development
Village of Lomond
PO Box 268
Lomond AB
T0L 1G0
Tel: (403)792-3611
Fax: (403)792-3300
voflom@wildroseinternet.ca
Brad Koch
Mayor
Tracy Doram
Chief Administrative Officer
VULCAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY
Leslie Warren, Economic Development Officer
Box 360,
Vulcan, Alberta T0L 2B0
403-485-4100
PROVINCIAL
Barry McFarland
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
Little Bow Constituency
#639 Legislature Annex
9718 107 Street
Edmonton AB
T5K 1E4
Tel: 780-427-0879
Fax: 780-415-0951
Constituency Office:
P.O. Box 231
111 Carman Street
Carmangay AB
Tel: 403-643-2077
Toll Free: 1-800-563-0917
Fax: 403-643-2024
FEDERAL
Ted Menzies
Member of Parliament
Macleod Constituency
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Tel: 613-995-8471
Fax: 613-996-9770
Constituency Office:
4925 1st Street West
P.O. Box 40
Claresholm, Alberta
T0L 0T0
Tel: 403-625-5532
Toll Free: 1-866-636-9437
Fax: 403-625-5592
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
Post Secondary Education
Lomond is located 86 km (53 miles) from Lethbridge, which boasts 2 post secondary institutions, Lethbridge Community College and University of Lethbridge.
Taxation
| Residential/Farmland | Non-Residential | |
| 2007 | ||
| Municipal Tax Rate | 19.085 | 25.545 |
| Education - Alberta School Foundation Fund Tax Rate | 5.0930 | 7.7260 |
| Seniors Lodge Accommodation Tax Rate | .1730 | .1730 |
Transportation
Trucking Companies
Huff Trucking - transport of grain
AR Vaile Trucking - transport of grain
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2006* | 171 |
| Population 2005* | 171 |
| Population 2004* | 171 |
| Population 2003* | 171 |
| Population 2002* | 171 |
| Population 2001** | 170 |
| Population 1996** | 170 |
| Population 1991** | 167 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | 1.76% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | 0.00% |
| Population % change 2001-2006 | 0.58% |
| * Source: Official Population List, Alberta Municipal Affairs ** Source: Statistics Canada Census |
|
Total Population 1991-2001
| Population by Age and Gender | 1996 Male |
1996 Female |
1996 Total |
2001 Male |
2001 Female |
2001 Total |
| Age 0 - 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 20 | 10 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 20 | 10 | 30 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Age 75 and older | 10 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Total All Persons | 90 | 80 | 170 | 90 | 80 | 170 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
Lomond Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 40 | 30.77% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 10 | 7.69% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 50 | 38.46% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 15 | 11.54% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| People with university degree | 10 | 7.69% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 130 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Lomond Highest Level of Schooling 2001
| Population with Post Secondary Qualifications | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Agriculture and biological sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 15.38% |
| Commerce, management and business administration | 20 | 44.44% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 0 | 0.00% | 20 | 30.77% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 15 | 33.33% | 10 | 15.38% |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Fine and applied arts | 0 | 0.00% | 15 | 23.08% |
| Health professionals, science and technologies | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Humanities and related fields | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mathematics and physical sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Social sciences and related fields | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other and/or no specialization | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total people with post secondary qualifications | 45 | 100.00% | 65 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 25 | 55.56% | 35 | 53.85% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 20 | 44.44% | 30 | 46.15% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Labour Force
| Labour force by activity | 1996 | 2001 |
| In the labour force, both sexes | 80 | 85 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 55 | 50 |
| Total population 15 and over | 135 | 135 |
| Employed, both sexes | 80 | 85 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 0 | 0 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 59.00% | 63.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||
| Labour Force by Industry Division | 1996 | % of total | 2001 | % of total |
| Agriculture | 15 | 18.75% | 15 | 17.65% |
| Mining | 20 | 25.00% | 20 | 23.53% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 12.50% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Construction | 0 | 0.00% | 15 | 17.65% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 10 | 12.50% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 10 | 12.50% | 10 | 11.76% |
| Finance | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Business & Community Services | 20 | 25.00% | 25 | 29.41% |
| Public Administration | 10 | 12.50% | 10 | 11.76% |
| Total All Industries | 80 | 100.00% | 85 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Lomond Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 10 | 12.50% | 10 | 11.76% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 20 | 25.00% | 15 | 17.65% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Health occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 11.76% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 11.76% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and service occupations | 10 | 12.50% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 10 | 12.50% | 15 | 17.65% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 25 | 31.25% | 30 | 35.29% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 10 | 12.50% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 80 | 100.00% | 85 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 30 | 37.50% | 35 | 41.18% |
| Males - All Occupations | 50 | 62.50% | 50 | 58.82% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Building Permits
| Total Building Permit Values | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
| 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) | |||||
Total Housing Starts
Value of Building Permits
Dwellings
| Occupied Private Dwellings by Type | 1996 | % of total | 2001 | % of total | |
| Apartments | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Detached Duplexes | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 20 | 25.00% | 10 | 13.33% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 13.33% | |
| Single-detached house | 55 | 68.75% | 60 | 80.00% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 80 | 100.00% | 75 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 60 | 75.00% | 45 | 60.00% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 20 | 25.00% | 25 | 33.33% | |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
| Private Dwellings by Period of Construction | # of Dwellings | % of total | |||
| Period of construction, before 1946 | 25 | 35.71% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 25 | 35.71% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 20 | 28.57% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 70 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
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