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Chatelaine Magazine is a Toronto-based national publication that put Okotoks on the map back in 1992 by choosing this city as one of the top 10 places in Canada to live. Here is what they said about Okotoks, Alberta!
“Picturesque Okotoks, which straddles the Sheep River, has tree-lined streets and wide boulevards, and a young population: 85 percent of its residents are under 45. Maybe that's because Okotoks is within commuting distance -- 34 kilometres -- of Calgary and provides a safe affordable environment in which to raise a family. And jobs -- in energy, technology, manufacturing, agriculture and tourism -- abound in the area which has an employment rate of 97.2 percent, compared to the national average of 89.7 percent.
It's hard to beat Okotoks for small-town friendliness and community pride. Kids are so committed to the beautiful Rocky Mountain environment that their local high school, Foothills Composite, has been designated one of Canada's "green" schools.
Okotoks Population:
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Total Population |
17,145 |
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Growth Rate |
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1985 to 1996 |
Growth rate during this time was second in Alberta for town-status communities. |
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1991 to 1996 |
29th fastest in Canada |
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1997 |
8.3% |
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1998 |
10.5% (1000 new Townies) |
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1999 |
7% |
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Since 2001 |
Okotoks is the second fastest growing community in Canada with a 46% growth rate since 2001. |
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Population |
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Black Diamonad |
1,811 |
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Longview |
310 |
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MD of Foothills |
12,474 |
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High River |
7,640 |
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Turner Valley |
1,526 |
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Okotoks Housing:
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Residential Starts |
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1998 |
227 |
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Starts |
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1998 |
280 |
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1997 |
237 |
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1996 |
109 |
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1995 |
85 |
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Okotoks Industry:
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# of Local Businesses |
Approximately 450 |
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Trade Area |
30,000 (Estimated) |
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Economic Base |
Agriculture, education, construction, transport, trade, commercial business and municipal government. |
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