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Town of Strathmore Marketing Presentation

Downtown Kinsman Park Who are we? Local Businesses A CENTRAL CORRIDOR OF PARK SPACE Gray’s Park Lambert Park Kinsmen Park SportsCenter / Fieldhouse

More Than a Bedroom Community! While approximately 30% of citizens drive into Calgary to work, the majority actually work in or near Strathmore! Who are we? 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 of 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! 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 Who are we? 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 A CENTRAL CORRIDOR • Arena with hockey in winter, lacrosse, ball hockey and OF PARK SPACE roller hockey in the summer • Sports Centre / Field House with 2 nd level running track Gray’s Park Lambert Park • Aquatic Centre Kinsmen Park • Curling rink • 18 hole golf course

Downtown Revitalization!! The Town of Strathmore has made considerable investment in the Downtown including: Who are we? • 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! 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 Who are we? 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! 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: Who are we? 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!! • A CENTRAL CORRIDOR OF PARK SPACE Gray’s Park Lambert Park Kinsmen Park

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