AREA OVERVIEW
Killam is located in East Central Alberta in the middle of Flagstaff County at the crossroads of two major highway arteries, Highway 13 and 36. Highway 13 is an alternate route to the Yellowhead linking Edmonton and Winnipeg while Highway 36 connects the U.S. border and Fort McMurray, Alberta. Both these highways are supporting ever increasing traffic loads created by the active oil and gas fields in the area as well as the tourists attractions in the Killam area and the scenic lake country to the north.
Killam offers many amenities found in city settings such as an indoor swimming pool, recreation and nature parks, public school, active and auxiliary hospitals, etc. while enjoying the rural tranquility.
LOCATION
STATISTICS
1,019 Population (in 2006)
1,004 Population (in 2001)
435 Private Dwellings
224.7 Population Density per square kilometre
4.53 Land Area (square km)
681 meter Elevation
Latitude: 5247 min Longitude: 11151 min
ECONOMY
Economic Base
Killam is in the midst of a stabilized and highly productive agricultural area. The 90 office, retail and service outlets in Killam which include three major machine dealerships and one car and truck dealership, draw business from all over eastern Alberta and western Saskatchewan.
Killam is located on the edge of a major oil and gas field to the south, which has made Killam an active and growing community.
UTILITY RATES
Residential Water: usage up to 30m3 - $20.00 flat rate per month; over 30m3 - $1/m3
Residential Sewer: $16 per month flat rate
Natural Gas: Residential and Commercial fluctuates according to market price
INFRASTRUCTURE
Transportation
Highways
Highway 13 Extends west from the Saskatchewan border to Camrose, Wetaskiwin & Highway 2
Highway 36 Extends south from LacLa Biche to the Town of Warner & Highway 4 to the U.S. border
Railways
Canadian Pacific Rail Secondary Main Line & Spur Trackage
Intermodal Services at Edmonton & Calgary
Air Services
Local Airstrip 7 km east of Killam
Runway: 899.12 meters (2,949.211 ft)
Nearest Commercial and Air Freight Services: At Edmonton 166 km
Bus Services
Intercommunity and Edmonton
Communication
Newspaper
Community Press - Servicing Flagstaff County, Offices located in Killam & Sedgewick, Alberta
Radio Stations
No local stations but receive transmissions from Edmonton, Camrose, Wainwright
Television Stations
Local Community Channel, Persona Communications supplies cable television.
Utilities
Electric Power
Epcor Energy Services
Customer Service
310-4300
Fortis
Power Problems
310-WIRE(9473)
Natural Gas
Sedgewick Killam Natural Gas System
P.O. Box 189
Killam AB T0B 2L0
Phone: (780) 385-3977 or 385-2116
Telephone
Telus
Phone: 310-2255
Water Supply
Source of Water: Wells
Reservoir Capacity: 1954 Cu. M. (429,880 gal.)
Sewage
Type of Treatment: Lagoon, 2 short & 2 long detention
Provision of Disposal of Chemicals:
Contact: Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management Assoc.
P.O. Box 309
Sedgewick AB T0B 4C0
Phone: (780) 384-3950
EDUCATION
Daycare/Nursery
Flagstaff Family Day Home Society
P.O. Box 96
Killam AB T0B 2L0
Phone: (780) 385-2488
Tiny Tots Playschool
Teacher: Terry Link
Phone: (780) 385-2387
Elementary & Junior High
Killam Public School
P.O. Box 67
Killam AB T0B 2L0
Phone: (780) 385-3690
High School
Central High School
P.O. Box 40
Sedgewick AB T0B 4C0
Phone: (780) 384-3817
Post Secondary
Augustana University College
4901 46 Avenue
Camrose AB T4V 2R3 Phone: 1-800-661-8714
Universities and Colleges in Edmonton, Red Deer & Calgary
HEALTH CARE
Hospitals
Long Term Care & 5 short stay beds
Killam Health Care Complex
P.O. Box 40
Killam AB T0B 4C0
Phone: (780) 385-3741 General
(780) 385-2110 Auxiliary
Medical Clinics
Physicians: Killam Clinic
Phone: (780) 385-7890
Wheatland Medical Clinic
Phone: (780) 385-3295
Chiropractor: Killam Chiropractic Clinic
Phone: (780) 385-3734
Denturist: Killam Denture Clinic
Phone: (780) 385-3738
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Emergency Calls - 911
Ambulance Services
Flagstaff County Emergency Medical Services
Box 358
Sedgewick AB T0B 4C0
Fire Services
Killam Volunteer Fire Department
Detachment size : 24 members
Fire Chief: Joe Knievel ph:(780)385-1014 or fax: (780)385-3836 Deputy Fire Chief: Gordon Thompson
Police Services
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Detachment Office: Killam AB T0B 2L0
Phone: (780) 385-3502
COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE
Tourism, Recreation, Parks, Culture
Recreation Facilities
Agriplex: Arena
Swimming Pool
Bowling
Drop-In Centre
Fitness Room
Parks:
Killam Heritage Park - hiking, birdwatching, picnicking, tennis court
Centennial Recreation Park - ball diamonds, picnicking, camping
Centennial R.V. Park - power hook-ups, water and showers
Heritage Park
CONTACT: Killam Recreation Board
P.O. Box 189
Killam AB T0B 2L0
Phone: (780) 385-3080
Cultural Facilities
Killam Community Centre Phone: (780) 385-2414 - Bookings: (780) 385-3771
Killam Seniors Centre Phone - Bookings: (780) 385-3340
Killam Legion Hall Phone (780) 385-3624 - Bookings: (780) 385-3014
Churches
Baptist Phone: (780) 385-3607
Catholic (780) 385-3503
Pentecostal Tabernacle (780) 385-3959
Presbyterian (780) 385-3028
United Church (780) 385-3955
Annual Events
Christmas & Spring Craft Fair
Town Wide Garage Sale - 1st weekend in May
Killam Rodeo, Parade & Street Fair - June
Braves Hardball Tournament - June
Cyclones Swim Meet - June
2 Day Slo-Pitch Tournament - June
Hospitality
Accommodations:
Wagon Wheel Motel Phone: (780) 385-3838
Killam Krossing Phone: (780) 385-2290
Restaurants and Lounges:
A1 Restaurant (780) 385-3777
Brodie's Lounge (780) 385-3000
Jam Tarts (780) 385-2222
Killam Co-op Cafeteria (780) 385-3660
Smitty's at the Killam Krossing (780) 385-2290
Stop Spot (780) 385-3050
Subway (780) 385-7827
Shopping Centres
Killam Co-op Mall Phone: (780) 385-3660
Community Services
Town of Killam Office Phone: (780) 385-3977
Killam Municipal Library (780) 385-3032
Canada Post (780) 385-3532
Government of Alberta Courthouse (780) 385-3890
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONTACTS
Municipal
William Gibb
Economic Development Association
P.O. Box 262
Killam AB T0B 2L0
Phone: (780) 385-2398
Provincial
Allan Walkey
Business Counselor
4909 - 48 Street
Camrose AB T4V 1L7
Phone: (780) 679-1235
Links
Battle River Alliance for Economic Development