Beaver County

A short 30-minute drive from the outskirts of Edmonton, Beaver County is the home of Alberta’s unique Cooking Lake Moraine. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, unveiling its secrets at every turn. Experience the essence of Ag-Tourism, a perfect blend of agricultural richness and captivating cultural attractions. Discover the quaint charm of small towns, where friendly smiles greet you at every corner. Unearth local treasures that tell stories of the past and present.

Amidst this allure, witness the harmonious coexistence of oil and gas development, an emphasis on cutting edge waste management services, and two business parks ready for investment. Beaver County has a diversified tax base, paving the way for a prosperous future. The rural-base population and those living in the communities of the county are an active labour force with a strong cross section of skills in manufacturing, agriculture, and service industries. Beaver County is home to:

Hamlet of Bruce
Hamlet of Kinsella
Town of Tofield
Town of Viking
Village of Holden
Village of Ryley

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Experience the essence of Ag-Tourism, a perfect blend of agricultural richness and captivating cultural attractions. Amidst this allure, witness the harmonious coexistence of oil and gas development, which not only fuels progress but also contributes to a diversified tax base, paving the way for a prosperous future. Key highlights include: 

  • Beaver County is currently developing approximately 148 hectares of industrial land, known as the Equity Industrial Park.
  • The region’s potential lies in agri-food, hemp-based biocomposites, and pulse crop processing. Reasonable land costs, developed infrastructure, a large labor force and direct access to markets make.
  • The Beaver County Agricultural Service board offers a diverse range of sustainable services, including programs for soil and water conservation, program coordination, as well as soil, land, and water management initiatives.

Demographics
Agriculture
Transportation
Companies Based Locally
Educational Institutions
Utilities & Taxes
Available Sites
Incentives
Renewable Energy Assets
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Demographics

Sources: Alberta Regional Dashboard, Statistics Canada

Agriculture

The region’s main output is wheat, canola, dry field peas, alfalfa and oats.

Seeded Acres, (county, 2021):
Canola – 158, 051
Barley – 54,916
Oats – 17,160
Non-durum wheat – 132,477
Other – 62,679

Sources: Alberta Regional Dashboard, Statistics Canada

Transportation

Highways
36 (NS), 14 (EW) (2,620 kilometers of local road in Beaver County)

Rail Access
CN Intermodal train crosses Beaver County and connects it to the sea.

Air Facilities
The nearest commercial and air freight facilities are available at Edmonton International Airport (66 miles)

Local Transport Companies
CN Rail, Hi-way 9 (Edmonton), Titan Transline (Tofield), Driven Transport INC (Tofield)

Utilities & Taxes

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

Water Rates
$4.19 per cubic meter (Highway 14 Water Services Commission)

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

Non-residential Municipal Mill Tax Rate
18.4%

Broadband Availability
The Alberta SuperNet links public institutions throughout the province to a broadband network for internet and other services.

Available Sites

Beaver County is currently developing approximately 575 hectares of industrial land in Section 3-50-17-W4, known as the Equity Industrial Park. The park is connected with natural gas, electrical power, sewage, and telecommunications utilities. Lots are available for sale. It has direct access to:

  • Hwy 14 (high load corridor)
  • Secondary HWY 854
  • CN Rail line

There are 45 acres of industrial land available at the Viking/Beaver Business Park, starting at $50,000 per acre. Additionally, there are financial incentives offered for prospective buyers.

Incentives

Beaver County has two concierge programs for small and large businesses.

    • Streamlining permitting processes
    • External service connections
    • Bylaw review and orientation
    • Essential meeting coordination, including for labour force

Granting Business Incentives to promote business growth and development, fostering a supportive environment for businesses with a tax grant equivalent up to 75%.

Small businesses entering the Small Business Assessment Classification qualify for a reduced tax rate.

Renewable Energy Assets

Beaver County’s bylaws are designed to streamline the installation of renewable and alternative energy systems, such as solar panels, making the process as efficient as possible.

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 Beaver County

Beaver County
5120 – 50th Street
Box 140
Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0
Phone: (780) 663-3730
Fax: (780) 663-3602
Website: www.beaver.ab.ca