Rural Municipality of Corman Park
The RM of Corman Park surrounds the City of Saskatoon and includes five bedroom communities. It's a very diverse taxpayer base with active agriculture and growing industrial and residential sectors.
Area
1,978.14 km²
Age Characteristics of the Population
| Total - All persons | 8,350 |
| Age 0 - 14 | 1,725 |
| Age 15 - 24 | 1,295 |
| Age 25 - 44 | 1,875 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 1,715 |
| Age 55 and over | 1,745 |
| Median age of population | 40.4 |
| % of the population ages 15 and over | 79.4 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2006)
Labour Force
| Employed labour force 15 years and over | 4,670 |
| Participation rate (%) | 78.1 |
| Employment rate (%) | 76.1 |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.6 |
| Median total income of persons 15 and over ($) | 24,646 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Educational Facilities
| Type of School | School Names |
|---|---|
| Elementary schools | Valley Christian Academy |
| High schools | Valley Christian Academy |
*Note: RM residents attend schools in towns within Corman Park.
Highest Level of Schooling
| 20 - 34 | 35 - 44 | 45 - 64 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population by age group | 1,065 |
1,560 |
2,220 |
| % of population with less than a high school graduation certificate | 23.0 |
22.1 |
26.8 |
| % of population with a high school graduation certificate and/or some post secondary | 33.8 |
25.0 |
19.1 |
| % of population with a trades certificate or diploma | 7.0 |
15.1 |
12.6 |
| % of population with a college certificate or diploma | 19.2 |
15.7 |
14.0 |
| % of population with a university certificate, diploma or degree | 16.4 |
22.1 |
27.3 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population (2001)
Major Employers
| Company Name | Industry Sector | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Various | Agriculture | 1,020 |
| Berry Barn | Tourism | ~ 100 |
| Commercial Sandblasting | Industrial | ~ 100 |
| L.E. Matchett Trucking | Trucking | ~ 100 |
Real Estate
Average house price: $202,879
Municipal-owned industrial/commercial not currently available - reviewing four proposals.
Municipal Services
| Utilities | Residential & Commercial |
|---|---|
| Natural gas rates | SaskEnergy |
| Electricity rates | SaskPower |
| Water rates | SaskWater |
| Police service: | RCMP and Corman Park Police |
| Fire protection: | Agreements with six urban municipalities |
| Health: | Saskatoon Health Region |
Local Taxes
Property Taxes*
| Agriculture | 2.100 |
| Commercial | 3.700 |
| Industrial | 3.700 |
| Residential | 2.450 |
* Per 100,000 in value
Uniform Mill Rate
| Municipal | 7.4 |
| School | 20.0 |
| Total | 27.4 |
Business Development Incentives
Commercial/Industrial Tax Abatement Policy
Transportation
| Main highways: | Highways 5, 11, 16, 41, 12, 7 and 60 |
| Rail lines: | Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway, Carlton Trail |
| Accessibility to airport: | Adjacent |
Recreation and Tourist Attractions
- Five golf courses
- Two race tracks
- Three driving ranges
- Two mini golf facilities
- Berry Barn
- Barn Playhouse
- Conservation areas
- Paradise Beach
Contact Information
| Name: | Tammy Knuttila |
| Job title: | Administrator |
| Name: | Glen Grismer |
| Job title: | Director of Planning |
| Address: | 111 Pinehouse Drive, Saskatoon SK S7K 5W1 |
| Phone: | (306) 242-9303 |
| Fax: | (306) 242-6965 |
| E-mail: | rm344@rmcormanpark.ca |
| Website: | www.rmcormanpark.ca |
