Town of Warman

Lions Park

The Town of Warman is situated 15 km north of Saskatoon at the junction of Highways 11 and 305. It is one of the fastest growing communities in the province. The town has an excellent core of commercial businesses. Two major construction projects are currently undeway. Our high school is undergoing a $9-million renovation and new construction phase The second project is a recreation/civic centre, which may include indoor soccer fields, curling rinks, a fitness centre, art centre, bowling, hockey arena, restaurant and golf club. Warman is prospering with more than 4,600 people. Come and check out our growing town and experience a warm community touch.

Area

5.01 km²

Distance to Markets

City/Town/RM	Miles	KM
Saskatoon	9.32	15

Population

4,655

Source: Sask Health 2005 Population

Age Characteristics of the Population

Total - All persons	4,760

Age 0 - 14	1,210
Age 15 - 24	600
Age 25 - 44	1,620
Age 45 - 54	555
Age 55 and over	780

Median age of population	31.7
% of the population ages 15 and over	74.7

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2006)

Labour Force

Employed labour force 15 years and over	1,705
Participation rate (%)	71.5
Employment rate (%)	67.5
Unemployment rate (%)	5.5
Median total income of persons 15 and over ($)	20,442

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)

Educational Facilities

Type of School	School Names
Elementary schools	Warman Elementary School
High schools	Warman High School
Colleges	Prairie West Regional College

Highest Level of Schooling

	20 - 34	35 - 44	45 - 64
Total population by age group	825	570	600
% of population with less than a high school graduation certificate	24.8	36.8	40.8
% of population with a high school graduation certificate and/or some post secondary	33.3	28.9	20.0
% of population with a trades certificate or diploma	9.1	14.9	16.7
% of population with a college certificate or diploma	18.8	10.5	12.5
% of population with a university certificate, diploma or degree	13.9	8.8	9.2

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)

Major Employers

Company Name	Industry Sector	Number of Employees
Warman Truss	Warman Truss	100+
Warman Home Centre	Retail, building supplies	50+

Real Estate

Average house price: $200,000

Industrial land availability:

Serviced land:

Size of lots (acres):	0.9 - 2.5
Existing building?	No
Services available:	Water, sanitary - storm sewer, pavement, curb and gutter, natural gas, power, phone
Number of vacant lots:	15
Average price of vacant lots:	$100,000/acre

Unserviced land:

Size of lots (acres):	Varies
Number of vacant lots:	None
Average price of vacant lots:	$30,000/acre

Municipal Services

Utilities	Residential & Commercial
Natural gas rates	Contact SaskEnergy at 1-800-607-3075
Electricity rates	Contact SaskPower at 1-888-757-6937
Water and Sewer rates	$35/month base

Telecommunications:	SaskTel
Police service:	RCMP - Warman Detachment
Fire protection:	Warman Volunteer Fire Department
Health:	Saskatoon Health Region (medical clinic and pharmacy)

Local Taxes

Property Taxes

Agriculture	5.50/acre
Commercial (central)	1,300/acre Vacant
Industrial (unserviced)	355/acre Vacant
Residential	2,400 Avg New Dwelling

Mill Rate

Municipal	10.2
School	18.5
Total	28.7

Business Development Incentives

Tax Incentive Policy: 100% exemption of municipal assessment for 3 years.

Transportation

Main highways:	Highways 11 (north) and 305 (west)
Bus lines:	Saskatchewan Transportation Company
Rail lines:	Canadian National Railway
Accessibility to airport:	Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport from Highway 11 north

Recreation and Tourist Attractions

Nine-hole grass green golf course
New 18-hole course in 2008

Contact Information

Name:	Brad Wiebe
Job title:	Community Planner
Address:	Box 341
Phone:	(306) 933-2131
Fax:	(306) 933-1987
E-mail:	brad.townofwarman@sasktel.net
Website:	www.townofwarman.ca