Paintearth County

The economy of Paintearth County is centered on agriculture, oil and gas, and energy generation. Numerous oil and gas companies operate actively in the region, offering substantial employment opportunities and revenue. The area boasts impressive crop production capabilities and significant livestock capacity. Additionally, Paintearth features productive greenhouse and seed farm capabilities, further enhancing its agricultural output.

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THE OPPORTUNITY

The County of Paintearth is a rural municipality known for its business-friendly governance practices, with a particular emphasis on the energy sector, including green energy generation. Key highlights include: 

  • The Paintearth Economic Partnership Society assists businesses in identifying opportunities and fostering growth.
  • Prospects also extend to transportation, manufacturing, and other support services catering to the energy industry.

Demographics
Agriculture
Transportation
Companies Based Locally
Education Institutions
Utilities & Taxes
Renewable Energy Assets
Available Sites
Why Choose Alberta?
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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
12 (EW), 36 (NS)

Air Facilities
Small aircraft services for the community are provided by Castor and Coronation, with Edmonton International Airport serving as the nearest commercial airport.

Local Transport Companies
Purolator, Loomis (DHL), Greyhound and Highway 9

Companies Based Locally

Palliser Hail Insurance
Crop Management Network Inc.
Nutrien Ag Solutions

Education Institutions

University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus

Utilities & Taxes

Electricity Rates
$10c- $20c/kWh (Farm, provincial, 2023). The county has several high voltages lines. 

Water Rates
$3.25 per cubic meter of water (county)

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

Non-residential Municipal Mill Tax Rate
14.8

Broadband Availability
The Paintearth Economic Partnership possesses a wireless broadband internet system.

Renewable Energy Assets

The region features an 83-unit wind farm, exemplified by projects like the H2 Wind Project and Garden Plain, alongside active natural resource drilling initiatives. Additionally, it is home to the Battle River Coal Generating Station and the Eastern Alberta Transmission Line.

Available Sites

Diverse opportunities for industrial land development are available at the Crowfoot Crossing Industrial Park.

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 Paintearth County

County of Paintearth
#1 Crowfoot Crossing, TR 374 & HWY 12
Mailing Address: Box 509, Castor AB T0C 0X0
Phone: 403.882.3211
Fax: 403.882.3560
Website: www.countypaintearth.ca