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Regional Industry This is one of the best agricultural regions in the province. Our hog operations and cattle feed lots are highly competitive, we have value-added agricultural in organics and nutriceuticals and we have manufacturers who ship their products across North America and around the world. Resource sector industries are also active in our region with Natural Gas, Oil and Forestry operations surrounding Barrhead and coal mining 45 km to the southwest (Wabamun area).
Industry Sectors
The Town of Barrhead serves as the regional trading and service centre for the County of Barrhead and surrounding area. While agriculture is the mainstay of the regional economy the Town boasts over 500 businesses including agricultural services, retail outlets, business servicves and manufacturing.
Manufacturing
Major manufactured products in the Town and County of Barrhead include:
Transportation
The Town and County of Barrhead are servied by a well-maintained transportation network.
Highways
The Town of Barrhead is situated on a major provincial corridor at the junction of Highway 33 and Highway 18. Highway 33, named the Grizzly Trail, is the shortest route to the Peace River Country. Other connection highways include Secondary Highway 651, connecting Barrhead to Busby and Legal, Secondary Highway 654, connecting Barrhead to Manola, Secondary Highway 769, connecting Barrhead to Neerlandia and Highway 18 connecting Barrhead to Thunder Lake.
Bus Services
Greyhound Bus Lines provides regularly scheduled service to Barrhead.
Couriers and Taxis
Greyhound Express Courier, DHL Express, Priority Courier, FedEx and Purolator Courier service the region.
Al's Cabs (780-674-3660) and Daylight Taxi (780-305-1747) service the Barrhead community. Trucking Firms
Many regional and local trucking firms serve the region, they include:
Ferry Service
 The Klondike (Vega) Ferry Crossing is a cable ferry crossing the Athabasca River, open April to November. An ice bridge is used after freeze-up during the winter months.
Air Service - The Barrhead Johnson Industrial Airport
 The airport is vital to the region as it services government travel, municipal (medical evacuations, search and rescue and RCMP transfers), training (flight school), industry, agriculture and recreational purposes. It accommodates an estimated 300 annual aircraft movements, anticipating more with Alberta's economic boom. We welcome all newcomers!
Located within a few minutes of the Town of Barrhead (less than 3 miles) with its many services, and it's also adjacent to an 18 hole championship golf course. The airport also offers on sight, a terminal with phone, water and sewer services, restroom, fridge and microwave, hangar facilities, parking, a keylock aviation fuel tank (100LL), and a newly resurfaced tarmac (2004)... bringing economic and recreational benefits to our community. The airport, with 24-hour access, is designed for light commercial and recreational aircraft operation, with the asphalt runway being 3500 feet long and 100 feet wide. The apron is asphalt, 300' long and 150' wide and the taxi way is turf, 1200' long and 50' wide, all with a load rating of 15,000 lbs. Lighting includes: ARCAL (Frequency 123.2) AS Runway Identification Lights, TE Threshold and Runway End Lights (medium intensity lighting) and one illuminated windsock. Communications: The Airport Frequency is 123.2.
Hangars: There are 9 hangars developed with an additional 9 hangar plots available and room for future development as well. Logistics: Airport Name is Barrhead (Code C-EP3), Elevation is 2121, Latitude 54.06 N, Longitude 114.26 W, Magnetic Deviation 21. The area is fenced for safety and security reasons. There are no landing fees and no prior permission needed before use. Hangar fees are established through the County of Barrhead No. 11. Please call 780-674-2619 or 780-674-3331 for more information.
Communication
Newspapers:
Weeklies: Barrhead Leader
Dailies: Edmonton Journal and Edmonton Sun
Radio Stations:
Regional: numerous Edmonton and area stations
Television Stations:
The Town is served by SHAW Cable
Satelite Companies:
Includes Bell Canada and StarChoice.
Financial Institutions
5141-50 Street
Box 4556
Barrhead, AB
T7N 1A4
Tel: 780-674-2241
Fax: 780-674-4604
Servus Credit Union
4923-50 Avenue
Box 4538
Barrhead, AB
T7N 1A4
Tel: 780-674-3345
Fax: 780-674-6999
5002-50 Street
Box 4680
Barrhead, AB
T7N 1A5
Tel: 780-674-4744
Fax: 780-674-3610
5104-50 Street
Box 4440
Barrhead, AB
T7N 1A3
Tel: 780-674-2271
Fax: 780-674-3799
5037-50 Street
Box 4599
Barrhead, AB
T7N 1A5
Tel: 780-674-8430
Fax: 780-674-3230
Outside Barrhead: 1-888-683-7926
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