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About Us
A robust and vibrant municipality, Parkland County offers a variety of choices and experiences for residents and visitors alike. With the City of Edmonton just minutes to the east, the idyllic setting of Parkland County offers country charm with easy access to city amenities.
As a progressive, rural community, Parkland County takes an active role in providing the necessities and leisure activities for all families, while preserving the natural distinction that is the essence of our community.
Parkland County boasts a charming mix of agricultural, residential, industrial, commercial and recreational opportunities. With a population of over 30,000, this rural community offers a distinctively vibrant atmosphere with an assortment of country residential acreages and farming properties.
The following table gives a general overview of Parkland County.
|
Population - Official (2011 Federal Census) |
* 30,568 |
|
Kilometers of Road Maintained |
2,048 |
|
Area (Hectares) |
242,595 |
|
Municipal Employees F.T.E. (2010 Budget) |
209 |
|
Average Monthly Purchases (2009 Actual) |
$2,840,476 |
|
Average Monthly Payroll & Benefits (2009 Actual) |
$1,532,642 |
|
Total Outstanding Tax Supported Debt (Dec. 31/09) |
$1,623,687 |
|
Total User Supported Debt (Dec. 31/09) |
$4,055,627 |
|
Total Live Assessment (2010 Taxation) |
$8,116,423,500 |
|
Total Equalized Assessment (2009 Taxation) |
$6,260,425,245 |
|
Operating Budget (2010) |
$55,147,414 |
|
Capital Budget (2010) |
$23,122,713 |
|
Property Taxes Due |
June 30th |
*Includes the population of Entwistle
*Includes population for all Hamlets and Parkland Village within Parkland County
*Population for Parkland County does not include the City of Spruce Grove, Town of Stony Plain, Villages of Wabamun and Spring Lake, or the Summer Villages of Betula Beach, Kapasiwin, Lakeview, Point Alison and Seba Beach.
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