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Who are we?
A CENTRAL CORRIDOR OF PARK SPACE
Gray’s Park Lambert Park Kinsmen Park Downtown Kinsman Park Local Businesses
Town of Strathmore Marketing Presentation Downtown Kinsman Park - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Town of Strathmore Marketing Presentation Downtown Kinsman Park - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Town of Strathmore Marketing Presentation Downtown Kinsman Park Who are we? Local Businesses A CENTRAL CORRIDOR OF PARK SPACE Grays Park Lambert Park Kinsmen Park SportsCenter / Fieldhouse More Than a Bedroom Community! While
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Who are we?
A CENTRAL CORRIDOR OF PARK SPACE
Gray’s Park Lambert Park Kinsmen Park
More Than a Bedroom Community!
While approximately 30% of citizens drive into Calgary to work, the majority actually work in or near Strathmore! Strathmore boasts 1.4 million square feet of commercial/retail space (larger than Chinook Centre) including 6 hotels! It also has 748,000 square feet of industrial space including one
- f the largest airport conveyer belt businesses in the world!
When it comes to major retailers Strathmore has No Frills, Sobeys, Calgary Co-op, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Home Hardware, Rona and Peavey Mart!
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Who are we?
A CENTRAL CORRIDOR OF PARK SPACE
Gray’s Park Lambert Park Kinsmen Park
Amazing Amenities!!
While Strathmore’s population is 13,528 (2018 Census) - about the same as Calgary’s Lake Chaparral, New Brighton, or McKenzie Lake communities - it has an incredible list of amenities including:
- 10 schools (K to 12)
- Bow Valley College
- 100 acres of parks and 23 km of pathways
- Hospital with 23 acute care beds, emergency, rehab
and outpatient services
- Arena with hockey in winter, lacrosse, ball hockey and
roller hockey in the summer
- Sports Centre / Field House with 2nd level running track
- Aquatic Centre
- Curling rink
- 18 hole golf course
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Who are we?
A CENTRAL CORRIDOR OF PARK SPACE
Gray’s Park Lambert Park Kinsmen Park
Downtown Revitalization!!
The Town of Strathmore has made considerable investment in the Downtown including:
- Street Scape Improvements
- Regional Pathway and Park Improvements
- Land Use Flexibility to Attract Mixed Use
Most exciting change is the investment into the new Town Hall which will be moving downtown! This will help bring more people and jobs to the area supporting our local businesses!
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Who are we?
A CENTRAL CORRIDOR OF PARK SPACE
Gray’s Park Lambert Park Kinsmen Park
Entrepreneurial and Farm to Table Industries!!
Strathmore is home to many local entrepreneurial businesses and ventures, with Strathmore’s Bow Valley College even having an entrepreneurial center! Farm to Table Industries are a highlight in the region including Origin Brewery which supplies over 40 local breweries with malted barley farmed in the region! Strong partnerships with Wheatland County allow these industries including a Shrimp Farm to take advantage of the strong synergies between rural and urban areas!
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Who are we?
A CENTRAL CORRIDOR OF PARK SPACE
Gray’s Park Lambert Park Kinsmen Park
Regional Events!!
The Town of Strathmore hosts many regionally significant events that draw thousands of people including:
- The Strathmore Stampede and Parade
- Running of the Bulls
- Downtown Night Market
- Blackfoot Cultural Show & Indian Relay Races
- Canada Day Celebrations
- Celebration of Lights Christmas Festival
- Rogers Hometown Hockey Dec 21-22 2019!!
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Who are we?
A CENTRAL CORRIDOR OF PARK SPACE
Gray’s Park Lambert Park Kinsmen Park
The Affordable Place to Live, Work, Learn and Play!!
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