Alliance

Farming, ranching, and oil and gas activities are integral components of the Village of Alliance’s economic foundation, along with the presence of twenty local businesses and numerous home-based activities. The village fosters a spirited community ethos, accentuated by a wide array of outdoor recreational activities.

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Demographics

Sources: Alberta Regional Dashboard, Statistics Canada

Agriculture

Seeded Acres (Province):

Crop land – 25,650,672
​Canola – 6,521,000 (2022)
​Beans (all dry) – 49,800 (2022)
​Chickpeas – 31,100 (2022)
​Lentils – 550,200 (2022)
​Peas (dry) – 1,323,800 (2022)

Transportation

Highways
36 (NS), 12 (EW) and 13(EW)

Rail Access
Based on the Canadian Northern Railway line. 

Air Facilities
Proximity of the Hardisty Airport.

Local Transport Companies
C&E Trucking, Lightning Express

Companies Based Locally

Alliance Seed Cleaning Plant
Meadowland Ag. Fertilizer Plant

Education Institutions

University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus

Utilities & Taxes

Electricity Rates
$10c- $20c/kWh (Farm, provincial, 2023)

Water Rates
Availability of Fresh underground water. $71 for the initial 15 cubic meters, $4 per additional cubic meter (County)

Gas Rates
$3.26c – $5.09c / GJ (2023, farm and provincial)

Non-Residential Municipal Mill Tax Rate
23.1

Broadband Availability
As of 2021, the village is equipped with Fiber optic connection.

Why Choose Alberta?

  • Lowest corporate tax rate in Canada and among the lowest in North America.
  • Lowest personal taxes in Canada.
  • Combined federal/provincial corporate income tax rate is 23%.
  • 12% tax credit to companies investing at least $10 million in building or expanding Agri-processing facilities.
  • Property tax incentives to business and industry.
  • Alberta has a tax advantage compared to other provinces.
  • No provincial sales tax, no payroll tax, no health premium.

Contact Alliance

Village of Alliance
P.O. Box 149
Alliance, AB, T0B 0A0
Phone: (780) 879-3911
Fax: (780) 879-2235
Website: www.villageofalliance.ca