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SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE
TOWN OF STRATHMORE
not-for-profit municipal collaboration
provides state-of-the-art library services,
now serving over 300,000 people
across 44 municipalities. It joined forces
with Western Irrigation District (WID),
which supplies irrigation water to almost
100,000 acres of farmland, to build a new
shared headquarters. It’s a prime example
of Strathmore’s strong collaborative spirit.
FOCUS ON SUCCESS
AND INNOVATION
Local businesses are expanding their
reach. Origin Malting drew on five
generations of farming expertise when
they launched their malting plant in
2016. As pioneers of soil conservation
and traceability, they brought a focus
on sustainability to their operations.
Producing the finest malt for craft brewers
has brought customers from across
North America. An unexpected start-up
has its origins in a local farm as well.
G&S Airport Conveyor, which builds and
maintains baggage conveyor systems for
airports around the world, started out of
a garage on an area farm. Since moving
into Strathmore, the company has grown
and invested in newer, more advanced
technology. Owner Jim Goertz appreciates
how business-friendly Strathmore is. He
also likes the inviting small town feel,
something that makes it easy to attract
and retain employees. It’s a desirable
place to work and live. “We have great
people that work hard here. Some of
the finest people you’ll ever meet … they
work right here. We’re much like a family
I guess.” Strathmore is well positioned to
keep the momentum going.
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RURAL REIMAGINED
The Town of Strathmore is the latest Canadian community
to surpass 15,000 people
In Strathmore, living rural has been
completely reimagined. It’s a place where
the quiet hum of nature harmonizes with
the vibrant energy of innovation. Life here is
simple, but not in the way that means easy
— simple in the way that pays respect to
centuries-old values.
As the world continues to change around
us, Strathmore stands as a beacon — proof
that rural life can be reimagined, that
progress and preservation don’t have to
be at odds and that right here, in the heart
of Alberta, a new vision for rural living isn’t
just a possibility, it’s already happening.
And all of this is just a short commute from
Calgary’s bustling economy.
facility. The administrative team is
committed to timely turnarounds and
insightful, business-sense outcomes on
key items associated with rezoning, land
use and development and building permit
application processes.”
GAME-CHANGING BUSINESS DEALS
The town has a long tradition for being
innovative and solutions focused. Its
Marigold Library System, established
in 1981, was a game-changer. The
MORE BUSINESSES ARE DISCOVERING
WHAT STRATHMORE OFFERS
That is just one reason why Phyto Organix
selected Strathmore for its new state-of-
the-art net zero emission plant protein
processing facility. The $225 million
investment is estimated to generate over
$120 million of GDP and employ 80
Albertans. “We have been very impressed
with the energy, enthusiasm, and results-
based outcomes by the team at the Town
of Strathmore.” said Chris Theal, President
& CEO, Phyto Organix Foods Inc., adding
“The leadership and engagement by
the Mayor and CAO have been critical
to navigating important economic and
sustainability business terms, as well as
helping us secure land for our processing
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• Strathmore's 5-year population growth rate of 10.42% is among the highest
in Alberta. (2023)
• 79% of households in Strathmore are spending less than 30% of their income
on housing. (2021)
• Strathmore has a median family income of $106,000, compared to the
Alberta median of $96,000. (2023)
• 78% of Strathmore residents own their own home, among the highest
percentages in Alberta. (2021)
• About 60% of residents live in a single detached home. (2021)
• While 60% of dwellings are single detached, approximately 13% are semi-
detached or duplexes and 23% are multi-residential buildings. (2023)
• About 72% of town residents work within a 45-minute commute of their
home. Of these residents, 43% work within 15 minutes of their home, and 29%
work between 15 and 45 minutes from home. (2021)
• Strathmore is a regional hub. The town’s population is approximately 5,853
but it serves about 40,000 people from the surrounding area. (2021)