Rural Municipality of Great Bend
Area
830.57 km²
Age Characteristics of the Population
| Total - All persons | 460 |
| Age 0 - 14 | 90 |
| Age 15 - 24 | 55 |
| Age 25 - 44 | 85 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 105 |
| Age 55 and over | 130 |
| Median age of population | 45.2 |
| % of the population ages 15 and over | 81.5 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2006)
Labour Force
| Employed labour force 15 years and over | 330 |
| Participation rate (%) | 79.5 |
| Employment rate (%) | 78.3 |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 0.0 |
| Median total income of persons 15 and over ($) | 15,180 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Educational Facilities
K-12 Schools
Highest Level of Schooling
| 20 - 34 | 35 - 44 | 45 - 64 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population by age group | 25 |
95 |
150 |
| % of population with less than a high school graduation certificate | 40.0 |
31.6 |
33.3 |
| % of population with a high school graduation certificate and/or some post secondary | 40.0 |
36.8 |
16.7 |
| % of population with a trades certificate or diploma | 0.0 |
0.0 |
13.3 |
| % of population with a college certificate or diploma | 40.0 |
31.6 |
16.7 |
| % of population with a university certificate, diploma or degree | 0.0 |
0.0 |
23.3 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Major Employers
Grain and livestock production.
Municipal Services
| Utilities | Residential & Commercial |
|---|---|
| Water rates | $8.00/month for first 2,500 gallons |
| Excess: $1.10 /1,000 gallons |
| Police service: | Radisson RCMP |
| Fire protection: | Borden and Radisson volunteer fire departments |
| Health: | Borden Community Health Centre and first responders |
Local Taxes
Mill Rate
| Municipal | 9.00 |
| School | 16.00 |
| Total | 25.00 |
Business Development Incentives
Incentives are handled on an individual basis by the council of the RM of Great Bend.
Recreation and Tourist Attractions
- Recreational Facilities
- Library Services
- Service Clubs
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Various Small Businesses
