Stettler
Present Day Stettler - "The Heart of Alberta"
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Stettler serves an important role in the economic, professional, educational, business and recreation needs of East Central Albertans. Its central location makes Stettler an attractive location for distribution and manufacturing. The population of Stettler's main trading area is over 11,000 people. Oil, natural gas, coal, sulphur, gravel, sand, agricultural and dairy products are some of the raw resources found in the Stettler vicinity.
Also, within the town of Stettler, a significant level of employment is concentrated in government services and trade industries. Traditional business ties developed by the agricultural and oil
and gas industries, coupled with Stettler's location, have facilitated the introduction of new service industries into the area. Stettler is not limited to these industries alone, due in part
to the town's aggressive business community. Recent gains have been made in manufacturing.
The oil and gas industry supports a large town population and a smaller county population. It also supports a large oil well servicing sector within the
town itself. Gulf Canada, Koch Service Canada and Morrison Petroleum, as well as many other oilfield players
have offices at Stettler. In addition, some 50 local firms provide services to the oil and gas fields, pipelines, gas processing plants and field facilities
in the region.
Two primary industries dominate in the Stettler region - agriculture, including ranching and grain farming, and
the oil and gas industries.
Agriculture, however, is the greatest contributor to Stettler's economic stability and offers many opportunities. Stettler farmers produce such diverse items as dairy products, straw, hay, barley, canola, oats, honey, poultry, cattle, hogs and rye.
The town itself is located in the heart of a very productive agricultural region
and, as a result, has great potential to provide numerous services to area
farmers and to become involved in food processing.
Tourism has become a big part of Stettler's economy with the advent of Alberta Prairie Steam Tours. In addition, Stettler attracts sportsmen from
across the country with the abundance of hunting and fishing in the surrounding area. Stettler has a Performing Arts Theatre, indoor pool and a host of other facilities and parks. Stettler has over 100 community and service organizations, youth, adult and seniors clubs, as well as sports programs.
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Heritage Trails #281 Collections: Judge William Gray of Stettler Judge William Gray was a collector of many things. Learn more about his life and travels through Canada, including how he ended up at Stettler and what happened to his collection. |
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The Stettler Town and Country Museum, on 10 acres, has a fine selection of historical artifacts and buildings which provide a fairly accurate representation of Stettler's history. Buildings on the site include the Whetsel and Ransom Schools, Lakeview Church, Nevis Store, Estonian House, the Court House and the Canadian Northern Railway Station.
