Town of Aberdeen
The Town of Aberdeen is conveniently located on Highway 41 just 20 minutes northeast of Saskatoon. Our thriving community of over 500 residents hosted homecoming celebrations celebrating 100 years on June 29, 30 and July 1, 2007. We have an active, volunteer-based population of heroes who have raised enough funds to build a $5,000,000 recreation complex, which houses a curling and skating rink, bowling alley, gym, library, dance and music theatre. Aberdeen is famous for its Hopper Bin and Cabin lotteries. Our town is a growing community with an expansion project of 100 new lots in our north residential area.
Area
1.95 km²
Distance to Markets
| City/Town/RM | Miles | KM |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatoon | 23.61 |
38 |
| Vonda | 8.70 |
14 |
Age Characteristics of the Population
| Total - All persons | 525 |
| Age 0 - 14 | 145 |
| Age 15 - 24 | 60 |
| Age 25 - 44 | 150 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 80 |
| Age 55 and over | 90 |
| Median age of population | 33 |
| % of the population ages 15 and over | 72.6 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2006)
Labour Force
| Employed labour force 15 years and over | 230 |
| Participation rate (%) | 65.8 |
| Employment rate (%) | 61.8 |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 8.0 |
| Median total income of persons 15 and over ($) | 20,440 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Educational Facilities
| Type of School | School Names |
|---|---|
| Elementary schools | Aberdeen Composite School |
| High schools | Aberdeen Composite School |
Highest Level of Schooling
| 20 - 34 | 35 - 44 | 45 - 64 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population by age group | 115 |
80 |
95 |
| % of population with less than a high school graduation certificate | 13.0 |
56.3 |
52.6 |
| % of population with a high school graduation certificate and/or some post secondary | 30.4 |
25.0 |
10.5 |
| % of population with a trades certificate or diploma | 13.0 |
12.5 |
10.5 |
| % of population with a college certificate or diploma | 17.4 |
0.0 |
21.1 |
| % of population with a university certificate, diploma or degree | 17.4 |
0.0 |
10.5 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Major Employers
| Company Name | Industry Sector | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Bio Med | Environmental | 10 |
| Rec Complex | Services | 6 |
| Bar/Restaurant | Services | 5 |
| Fine Foods | Retail | 5 |
| Cargill | Agriculture | 4 |
| Aberdeen Agencies | Services | 2 |
Real Estate
Average house price: $80,000
Industrial land availability:
Serviced land:| Size of lots (acres): | 20 |
| Existing building? | Yes |
| Services available: | Full |
| Number of vacant lots: | 5+ |
| Average price of vacant lots: | $500 |
| Size of lots (acres): | 40+ |
| Number of vacant lots: | 40 |
| Average price of vacant lots: | $500 |
Municipal Services
| Utilities | Residential |
|---|---|
| Natural gas rates | 0.0631/M³ |
| Electricity rates | 0.08240/kwh |
| Water rates | 2,000 gallons or less: $18.00 Over 2,000 gallons: $2.17 per 1,000 gallons |
| Sewer rates | $11.66 per month |
| Telecommunications: | SaskTel, Persona |
| Police service: | RCMP - Vonda detachment |
| Fire protection: | Aberdeen Fire Department and first responders |
Local Taxes
Property Taxes
| Agriculture | 2,659.67 |
| Commercial & Industrial | 22,911.36 |
| Residential | 165,658.45 |
Mill Rate
| Municipal | 16.50 |
| School | 18.70 |
| Total | 34.12 |
Business Development Incentives
- Tax abatements
- Discounted land prices
- Financial investment
Transportation
| Main highways: | Highway 41 |
| Bus lines: | Saskatchewan Transportation Company |
| Rail lines: | Canadian National Railway |
| Accessibility to airport: | Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (40 km) |
Recreation and Tourist Attractions
Recreation complex:
- Curling rink
- Skating rink
- Bowling alley
- Gym
- Music room
- Dance theatre
- Library
Contact Information
| Name: | Susan Fehr |
| Job title: | Administrator |
| Address: | Box 130, 207 Main Street, Aberdeen SK S0K 0A0 |
| Phone: | (306) 253-4311 |
| Fax: | (306) 253-4201 |
| E-mail: | townaberdeen@sasktel.net |
| Website: | www.aberdeen.ca |
