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Town of Stettler

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Stettler is a town in Alberta, Canada. It is located 101 kilometers (63 mi) east of Red Deer at the junction of Highway 12 and Highway 56. The town is located in the eastern region of central Alberta and nicknamed "The Heart of Alberta. In the 2006 Canada Census, Stettler had a population of 5418 residents.

Two primary industries dominate in the Stettler region -- agriculture [ranching and grain farming] and oil & gas. Agriculture is the mainstay, which employs most of the rural population and supports a healthy agricultural service sector within the Town of Stettler.

Agriculture is the greatest contributor to Stettler's economic stability and offers many opportunities. Stettler farmers produce such diverse items as dairy products, straw, hay, barely, canola, oats, honey, poultry, cattle, hogs and rye. As the town is in the heart of a very productive agricultural industry, there is not only great potential to provide numerous services to area farmers, but also to become involved in food-processing. The oil & gas industry supports a large segment of the population from the Town and County. It also supports a large oil well servicing sector within the Town of Stettler. Morrison, Enerflex, Tornado, as well as many other oilfield players are in Stettler. In addition, some 50 plus local firms provide services to the oil and gas fields, pipelines, gas processing plants, and field facilities. Tourism has become a big part of Stettler's economy with the advent of Alberta Prairie Steam Tours. Alberta Prairie offers an exciting one-day adventure on board a real steam or diesel powered train. There are about four trips a week in the summer with different entertainment and excursion packages offered such as a teddy bear, special, murder mystery or Oktoberfest. In the winter there are a limited number of fine dining excursions. Now in its 13th year of operation Alberta Prairie will carry over 21,000 passengers a season.

In addition, Stettler attracts sportsmen from all over with the abundance of hunting and fishing in the surrounding area. Excellent camping facilities are located throughout the region.

Within the town of Stettler, a significant level of employment is concentrated in government services and trade industries.

The Recreation Centre houses 2 arenas, the Municipal Library and several meeting rooms and a social centre. In addition, Stettler has a Performing Arts Theatre, indoor pool and a host of other facilities. New Liesure Centre opening 2006, complete swimming pool, waterslide, childrens pool, whirl pool and fitness centre.

The Stettler Elks Golf and Country Club is a 9-hole course, with grass greens located in Stettler. The Pheasantback Golf Course located 6 km north, has 18 holes in a natural setting with rolling hills, bush, water and grass greens.

Nearby parks include Rochon Sands Provincial Park, Boss Hill Provincial Park, The Narrows, Pelican Point and Ol' McDonald's Campground [all on Buffalo Lake], Content Bridge, River Creek RV Park [both on the Red Deer River] and Big Knife Provincial Park [on the Battle River]. All of these areas provide camping facilities.

Stettler has over 100 community and service organizations, youth, adult and seniors clubs, as well as sports programs.

Stettler is an excellent community that boasts a low crime rate and is a great place to raise a family.

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