Town of Calmar - 2008 National Winner of Communities in Bloom with
the special criteria for Hanging Baskets. 2008 Winner of Trees
Canada Special Criteria Award for Urban Forestry.
‘Come Home to Calmar;’ the slogan for the friendly, vibrant and
growing farming community that preserves a small town atmosphere
while being at the hub of an amazing variety of attractions within
easy reach. Located ten minutes from Edmonton International Airport
and just 25 minutes southwest of the City of Edmonton, the Town is
a 15 minute drive to Wizard Lake and 45 minutes from Pigeon Lake,
both high quality recreational areas. It lies 5 Minutes directly
south of the North Saskatchewan River, and 15 minutes west of the
City of Leduc.
Historic boom-town frontages on Main Street set the tone for a
historic walking tour and include views of murals depicting scenes
of Calmar’s past located on the side of the Calmar Hotel. Many more
old photographs, along with original pioneer accounts, are
displayed in the virtual museum on the corporate web site. With
limitless space, the museum is in a constant state of
expansion.
Known throughout the Province for the floral displays, the Bakery,
and Seed mill, Main Street is just one area that attracts tourists
with hanging baskets on antique-style lamp posts and floral
planters outside many businesses. Elms adorn the sidewalks on
either side of the provincial highway 39.
The Trans Canada
Trail runs through Calmar from the east welcome sign to the
west. Soon to be added to the walking paths will be the Conjuring
Creek trail, a new park preserved in a natural state.
Woodland Park, the oldest green space, is home to the town tennis
court, and only playground outside the school. The park is touted
as a jewel in the crown with themed floral displays, trees, a mural
and a dedication plaque to the founders of the community.
Calmar has long been calling itself the "Home of Zirka" due to its
larger population of Ukrainian decent families. The Town's largest
buildings include a Curling Rink, the
Mike Karbonik Arena, and the
School. It also has a brand new primary school
that filled to capacity almost instantly upon opening.
Telus dominates the land line telephone service and the local cable
provider is Persona. Internet Service Providers include Xplornet
Satellite Service, Airsurfr Wireless, Telus DSL, and Persona Cable
internet.
Town Services boast 3 Gas stations, 4 liquor
stores, a Dentist,Insurance Agency, 2 Banks and several Asian or
Western Cuisine Restaurants to choose from.The Library, Video
store, Hardware Store, Drug Store, Hair Stylists, Veterinary
clinic, Office Services and Automobile Sales Line the main street
along side the Legendary fast food of the Calmar Burger Bar, and
the World Renowned Calmar Bakery. The Calmar Seed Mill has
historically been a landmark in the town.
The town's close proximity to the City of Edmonton, and the
aforementioned lakes, has caused the growth of one of the only
Malibu Boat dealers in Western Canada,
Wizard Lake
Marine which is located in the ever growing Industrial
Park.
It is
located in Leduc
County
, on Highway 39,
south-west from Edmonton
.
Demographics
In 2001, the town population was 1,902; the 2005 estimate was 1,992
and in 2006 Calmar had a population of 1,959 living in 741
dwellings, a 3.0% increase from 2001. The town has a
land area of and a
population
density of .
See also
References
- Calmar Community Profile - Statistics Canada.
2002. 2001 Community Profiles. Released June 27, 2002. Last
modified: 2005-11-30. Statistics Canada Catalogue no.
93F0053XIE
- Alberta Municipal Affairs -
2005 Municipal Census
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