WIDE OPEN POSSIBILITIES!
ABOUT THE REGION Kneehill County works closely with the Municipalities in the region to maintain a shared vision for future growth. This culture of regionalism is governed by the Intermunicipal Development Plans held in place by each community.
Kneehill Long Table Dinner
ACME The Village of Acme is a small rural community full of spirit and proud of the many services available to its residents. Acme officially became a Village on July 10, 1910. Over the century it has grown from a population of 190 to its current 653. The village offers a wide variety of amenities including educational, postal, and government services. Located 75 km northeast of Calgary, the Village of Acme was incorporated on the same day the first passenger and freight train arrived. Today, the Acme district is a rich agricultural area. Oil and natural gas is also produced in and around the Acme region. W: acme.ca P: 403-546-3783 E: cao@acme.ca
CARBON The Village in the Valley evolved in the 1890’s, as ranchers pushed into the district. It incorporated in 1912 as a village when the Kneehill Coal Mines flourished. Today, Carbon is a vibrant community of 500 residents and growing. It lies in the belt of the Canadian Badlands, just 40 kilometres West of Drumheller and one hour from the Calgary airport. Carbon is known for its geographical beauty as visitors are left breathless as they come down the hill into the “Village in the Valley”. The Village of Carbon is located in the picturesque Kneehill Creek Valley with paved, quiet streets. Located within a half hour’s drive to nearby Three Hills or Drumheller, the Village is an excellent choice for raising a family, starting a business or retirement. W: villageofcarbon.com P: 403-572-3244 E: office@villageofcarbon.com
LINDEN
THREE HILLS
With a population of 828 residents, Linden is a village known for its entrepreneurs. This business community offers everything from a furniture maker to a flower & gift shop. In between, you can find a grocery store, a restaurant famous for its peanut butter pie, a café serving specialty coffee roasted by them, Home Building Centre, two financial institutions and a convenience store. Linden is an industrious community and you will enjoy its diversity. Calgary and Cross Iron Mills are less than an hour away.
With a current population of 3,212 residents, Three Hills has the security and quality of life of a small town with numerous "big city” amenities. The Downtown sector features numerous shopping and dining conveniences as well as a number of financial institutions and service necessities.
Linden is a place for families. Imagine being free to let your kids explore the natural coulee that bisects Linden. An area filled with deer, Canada geese, wildflowers, a campground, playgrounds and a stocked trout pond. There are many walking trails, playgrounds, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, an outdoor rink and a skate park. Your children will be raised in an environment free from violence; a place where they can feel safe and you can relax. A throwback to your childhood, when kids would be outside until the streetlights came on. A place of community and where you know your neighbours. W: linden.ca P: 403-546-3888 E: clerk@linden.ca
TROCHU The heart of Trochu makes this gem of a town an incredible place to live! You’ll be hard-pressed to find a place jam-packed with more community spirit then Trochu. Trochu offers all the smalltown benefits with all the essential services one needs – great recreation facilities, full K – 12 modernized school, a golf course, beautiful green spaces, medical facilities, restaurants, shopping and much more!
With 7 parks and over 4 km’s of trails, abundant green space can be found throughout the community. In addition, excellent recreation facilities, dynamic arts organizations and numerous service groups, all lend well to the Town’s quality of life. The Town of Three Hills offers a wide variety of educational opportunities. The school system is administered by the Golden Hills School Division and provides kindergarten to grade 12 at both Prairie Christian Academy and Three Hills School. Prairie Bible Institute provides post-secondary training through Prairie Bible College, Prairie School of Mission Aviation and Prairie College of Applied Arts and Technology. Major industry within the Town of Three Hills includes agricultural endeavours; oil & gas exploration, production, and services; hospitality services; and retail. Three Hills welcomes new development and commerce and works closely with industries that wish to settle in this community. The Town’s potential employment opportunities of various levels of skill, education and experience make Three Hills a wonderful place to work! View available development properties and future growth area structure plans online. W: threehills.ca/invest P: 403-443-582 E: cao@threehills.ca
Trochu is a GREAT place to invest in! Centrally located, forward-thinking (you won’t find big-city red tape here!), land and buildings available, no business license charges, reasonable corporate taxes, and other economic incentives. The Town of Trochu is always ready and willing to work with you, come talk to us!
5
View available development properties online. W: town.trochu.ab.ca/invest-in-trochu P: 403-442-3085 E: cao@trochu.ca GrainsConnect Canada, Huxley, AB
