Town of Allan
Allan is a thriving, vibrant community east of Saskatoon. Our city convenience and country charm make Allan a friendly place to work and live. The sun at your back both ways makes Allan commuter friendly. Many active community groups add to the vitality of our community.
Area
1.78 km²
Distance to Markets
| City/Town/RM | Miles | KM |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatoon | 37.28 |
60 |
Population and Labour Force
Population: 702 (2006)
Age Characteristics of the Population
| Total - All persons | 630 |
| Age 0 - 14 | 135 |
| Age 15 - 24 | 70 |
| Age 25 - 44 | 150 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 100 |
| Age 55 and over | 175 |
| Median age of population | 41.1 |
| % of the population ages 15 and over | 78.6 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2006)
Labour Force
| Employed labour force 15 years and over | 270 |
| Participation rate (%) | 54.8 |
| Employment rate (%) | 51.9 |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 7.0 |
| Median total income of persons 15 and over ($) | 18,034 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Educational Facilities
| Type of School | School Names |
|---|---|
| Elementary schools | Allan Composite School |
| High schools | Allan Composite School |
Highest Level of Schooling
| 20 - 34 | 35 - 44 | 45 - 64 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population by age group | 85 |
110 |
195 |
| % of population with less than a high school graduation certificate | 17.6 |
22.7 |
53.8 |
| % of population with a high school graduation certificate and/or some post secondary | 29.4 |
40.9 |
15.4 |
| % of population with a trades certificate or diploma | 17.6 |
31.8 |
12.8 |
| % of population with a college certificate or diploma | 17.6 |
0.0 |
5.1 |
| % of population with a university certificate, diploma or degree | 17.6 |
9.1 |
15.4 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Major Employers
| Company Name | Industry Sector | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Allan School | Educational | 31 |
| Admore Co-op | Retail | 8 |
| Parrish & Heimbecker | Agriculture | 5 |
| TD Canada Trust | Services | 3 |
Real Estate
Average house price: $50,000
Industrial land availability:
Serviced land:| Size of lots (acres): | 50'-250' frontage |
| Services available: | Yes |
| Number of vacant lots: | 10 |
| Average price of vacant lots: | $2,000 |
Municipal Services
| Utilities | Residential |
|---|---|
| Water rates | $11.00/1,000 gallons average |
| Sewer rates | $7.00/month |
| Telecommunications: | SaskTel, Persona |
| Police service: | RCMP |
| Fire protection: | Volunteer |
| Health: | Saskatoon District Health |
Local Taxes
Mill Rate
| Municipal | 16.83 |
| School | 18.70 |
| Total | 25.53 |
Business Development Incentives
Tax relief for businesses is considered on an individual basis. Tax credits under the Allan Population Growth Program are available for homeowners (we pay people to have kids or seniors to move in).
Transportation
| Bus lines: | Saskatchewan Transportation Company |
| Truck lines: | Allan Transport |
Recreation and Tourist Attractions
- Community Heritage Museum
Contact Information
| Name: | Christine Dyck |
| Job title: | Administrator |
| Address: | Box 159, Allan SK S0K 0C0 |
| Phone: | (306) 257-3272 |
| Fax: | (306) 257-3337 |
| E-mail: | townofallan@sasktel.net |
| Website: | www.allan.ca |
