Irma

The Village of Irma is sustained by three primary industries: oil & gas, agriculture, and its proximity to the military base in Wainwright. The town’s rich local natural resources encompass clay, oil, natural gas, agriculture, and sand/gravel. With a plethora of services and a robust infrastructure, living and working in Irma promises a safe and enjoyable experience.

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THE OPPORTUNITY

The region is home to numerous livestock, pork, and poultry farms, contributing to its vibrant agricultural landscape. The agriculture industry is characterized by a mix of family-owned businesses and larger ventures, underscoring the diversity and resilience of the sector. Key highlights include: 

  • The village of Irma now has a brand-new daycare facility for childcare in our community and Core Ag is a new and growing business sector.
  • The new school is also looking at expanding as the student capacity grows.
  • Mainstreet will be fully revitalized in 2024, with new roads, new sidewalks, all new street lighting, and adding trees, further enhancing its attractiveness as a business location.

Demographics
Agriculture
Transportation
Companies Based Locally
Education Institutions
Utilities & Taxes
Available Sites
Incentives
Why Choose Alberta?
Contact

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
14 (EW) and 881(NS)

Rail Access
CN Railway main line

Air Facilities
Wainwright hosts the closest airport, with Lloydminster serving as the nearest hub for both commercial and air freight services.

Local Transport Companies
Canada Post, Holt Transport

Companies Based Locally

Crop Production Services
Gratton Coulee Agri-Parts
Irma Agriculture Society

Education Institutions

University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus

Utilities & Taxes

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

Water Rates
$2.64 per m3 (County)

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

Non-residential Municipal Mill Tax Rate
18.2

Broadband Availability
The village has access to Telus internet and MCSnet GIGair (1000 up and 1000 down), both of which provide excellent service. They offer high-speed and reliable connectivity to the community.

Available Sites

There are plans for the development of highway commercial spaces (coming soon), privately-owned industrial and commercial lots, available vacant commercial buildings (privately owned), vacant residential lots, and the upcoming development of new live-work acreages.

Incentives

  • Over 50% of residents have a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.
  • There are attractive tax incentives available for new developments.

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 Irma

The Village of Irma
P.O. Box 419, 4919 – 50th Street
Irma, Alberta T0B 2H0
Phone: (780) 754-3665
Fax: (780) 754-3668
Website: www.irma.ca