Economic Development

Economic Development

The Town of Magrath is in an exceptional situation these days. A local company, Surex Direct, is creating many new technology-based jobs in the community, and the visual quality and quality of life here for seniors and young families is second to none. The completion of the new storm drainage project at the north end of Town and the beautiful new Diamond Willow Lodge facility are just two of the recently completed projects in the Town.


Magrath’s schools are known for their academic excellence and their music and sport programs. Additionally, the recent modernization of our community’s schools, which is just wrapping up, together with the new Innovation Centre, joint school and public library, and Community Theatre also provide exceptional facilities for a community of this size. Magrath also has a host of recreational opportunities and its biking paths, wide shoulders on adjacent highways, expanding trail system, and outstanding golf course also set it apart. The community also has a wide range of developable land near the highway and along the Pothole Creek valley, and its location on a major tourism and commuter corridor, Highway 5, makes Magrath an excellent choice for those interested in an affordable, safe and quality community experience. Magrath is also an environmentally-friendly community and its leopard frog reinstatement program and gateway location on the eastern edge of the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem set it apart as well. All of these things contribute to the community’s recent growth and continuing attraction. For all of these reasons, Magrath is expecting significant growth in the next few years. If you have questions about housing, employment, light industrial, commercial, or other opportunities in our community, please give us a call.

The vision of the SAEP is to engage communities—through education, work experience and innovation—in expanding the agriculturally-based economy of rural Canada by capitalizing on domestic and global opportunities in food, nutrition, business and technology.


VISION

Communities engaged-- through education, work experience and innovation-- in expanding the agriculturally-based economy of rural Canada by capitalizing on domestic and global opportunities in food, nutrition, business and technology.


MISSION

Providing experiential and academic opportunities for students to develop their skills to become future leaders in the agricultural sector toward meeting global demands for food and nutrition while contributing to their communities.


OBJECTIVES

01 - To collaboratively develop and deliver cutting edge agricultural experiential learning opportunities and curricula.


02 - To partner with local, provincial, national and global enterprises that will provide students with meaningful career opportunities in agriculture and agribusiness.


03 - To develop, refine and replicate a community-centred model for sustainable agriculturally- focussed economic development, and both land use planning and management.


04 - To foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture and agri-business in partnership with stakeholders in education, business and government.


For more information about programs funded through SAEP Grants please visit the West Wind School Division

Town of Magrath Planning Related Bylaws and Policies


The Town of Magrath has a number of documents and bylaws which govern the operations and activities of the Town of Magrath and which also impact development activities and other matters in surrounding lands in Cardston County. Please click on the folders below to view pdf version of these complete documents:


Intermunicipal Development Plan: 2011 (County Bylaw No. 621.2011 and Magrath Bylaw No. 1154)


This is a statutory plan between the Town of Magrath and Cardston County and is currently in the process of being updated. Such plans reflect prevailing best practices in fringe area , municipal development planning, and wider regional plans such as the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan.


South Saskatchewan Regional Plan: 2014 to 2024


This is a regional planning document supported by the Alberta Land Stewardship Act which supports Alberta’s Land Use Framework and establishes the legal basis for the development of regional plans.


Municipal Development Plan: September 2017 (Bylaw No. 1221)


This is a long range statutory plan that incorporates policies concerning land use, infrastructure, economic development, social objectives, environmental matters, and financial analysis as a framework for sound decision-making. Municipal Development Plans typically involve a 25 year time horizon.


Magrath Regional Trails Master Plan: December 2017 (Cardston County Resolution No. 646.17 and Town of Magrath Resolution No. 2017-12-03)


This is an intermunicipal planning document developed to provide an outstanding recreation resource for Magrath and area residents. This is not a statutory plan, but it is recommended that both Council’s continue to recognize this plan in their future Intermunicipal Development Plans and their respective Municipal Development Plans.


Town of Magrath Land Use Bylaw No. 1284


This is a Bylaw and policy framework regulating a wide range of land use issues passed by the Magrath Town Council in February 2007.

Development permits are available for residents or owners that are planning to make changes or additions to their property. See below the development permit form attached. Please refer to the Land Use By-law for more information.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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OPPORTUNITIES

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LICENSES

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