What Camrose County does

Camrose County is a municipal government entity operating under the Alberta Municipal Government Act, located approximately 40 kilometres southeast of Edmonton along Highway 21 in East Central Alberta, Canada. The county provides a comprehensive portfolio of statutory municipal services to residents, businesses, and visitors across 18 incorporated municipalities and hamlets including the City of Camrose, Town of Bashaw, Villages of Bawlf, Bittern Lake, Edberg, Hay Lakes, and Rosalind, plus rural subdivisions and hamlets such as Armena, Duhamel, Ferintosh, Kelsey, Kingman, Meeting Creek, New Norway, Ohaton, Round Hill, and Pelican Point. Core services span agricultural services (weed and pest control, livestock programs, seed cleaning, shelterbelt tree ordering, environmental farm plans), county roads (maintenance, bridges, signage, dust abatement), utilities (water, sewer, waste management, bulk water stations, three transfer stations), the West Dried Meat Lake Regional Landfill, emergency and protective services (fire, peace officers, animal services, fire permits), building and planning (development permits, zoning, subdivision), property tax and assessment administration, economic development (four industrial parks, business directory), and community resources (libraries, recreation, cemeteries, hamlets).

The underlying technology stack is conventional municipal government infrastructure rather than a proprietary product platform: an interactive cloud-based GIS mapping system for property, zoning, subdivision, and community information; an online form submission layer built on the third-party Cognito Forms SaaS for permits, applications, and compliance letters; a CivicWeb-based council meetings, agendas, and minutes portal; and a WordPress content management system powering the public website. The county has also implemented the Food Artisans of Camrose County membership platform with dedicated Facebook and Instagram channels under the #eatlocalcamrose campaign.

The business model is a hybrid of statutory taxation and user fees. The primary revenue stream is property tax on residential, non-residential, and farmland properties, with 2026 rates of 6.62032, 20.08152, and 18.67092 mills respectively, of which approximately 45% is passed through to the Province for education and policing requisitions while the remaining 55% funds municipal services. Secondary revenue streams include utility service fees (water/sewer billing to hamlet residents), landfill disposal fees ($40/tonne for commercial waste, $60/hour time charge, $120/hour equipment charge), regulatory and administrative fees (tax certificates at $40, ratepayer summary reports at $10 per parcel), and public tender procurement for goods and services above $20,000. Camrose County is governed by an elected seven-member council led by Reeve Cindy Trautman, with Teresa Gratrix serving as Chief Administrative Officer.

Name

Camrose County

Legal name

Camrose County

Website

https://county.camrose.ab.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Camrose County is a municipal government in East Central Alberta, Canada, providing statutory services including roads, utilities, waste management, agricultural support, property tax administration, and emergency services to 18 municipalities and hamlets across a rural region southeast of Edmonton.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Property tax administration
• Rural road maintenance
• Agricultural support services
• Waste management landfill

Headquarters

HQ city

Camrose

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Camrose County collects property taxes from residential, non-residential, and farmland properties. Approximately 45% of collected taxes are requisitions for education and policing passed through to the Province. The remaining 55% funds municipal services. Tax notices are mailed in May with payment due July 31.
2. Utility Services Revenue: Water and sewer services provided to hamlet residents with associated monthly billing. Utility services include bulk water stations and sewer systems.
3. Landfill Services Fees: West Dried Meat Lake Regional Landfill charges disposal fees for commercial waste, concrete, inert materials, scrap metal, mattresses, white goods, and equipment time. Residents of member municipalities receive free household refuse disposal under 500kg.
4. Tendering and Procurement: Goods and services with estimated value of $20,000 or more are tendered. Smaller purchases follow Policy 6.07 for non-tendered purchases.
5. Regulatory and Administrative Fees: Fees for tax certificates ($40), ratepayer summary reports ($10), compliance letters, subdivision applications, development permits, and other municipal services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Camrose County delivers statutory municipal services to residents, businesses, and visitors across 18 incorporated communities and rural subdivisions in East Central Alberta. Core offerings include property tax assessment and collection, agricultural services (weed/pest control, seed cleaning, shelterbelt programs), county road maintenance, water and sewer utilities, waste management through a regional landfill, fire and protective services, development permitting and planning, fire permits, and economic development support via four industrial parks.

Product overview

Camrose County is a municipal government in Alberta, Canada offering a comprehensive portfolio of services to residents. The county operates as a single unified service organization providing essential municipal services including Agricultural Services (weed/pest control, livestock programs, seed cleaning plant, environmental farm plans), County Roads (maintenance, bridges, gravel resources), Utilities (water, sewer, waste management, recycling, bulk water), Emergency and Protective Services (fire, peace officers, animal services), Building and Planning (development permits, zoning, subdivision), Property Tax and Assessment, Economic Development (industrial parks, business support), and Community Services (libraries, recreation, cemeteries). Additional services include a Business Directory, Events Calendar, Tourism/Visitor services, Local Food Producers Guide, Interactive Maps, and Administration services (council, meetings, policies, financial information).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Food Artisans of Camrose County: A local food producer network and membership program connecting consumers with local farmers, producers, and food artisans within Camrose County.

Products and services

• Agricultural Services Agricultural support services including weed and pest control, livestock programs, tree ordering for shelterbelts, seed cleaning plant, environmental farm plans, agricultural grants, workshops, and local food producer support delivered to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural operators across Camrose County.
• County Roads Services Road maintenance and construction services for Camrose County roads including dust abatement, shoulder pulling, seasonal maintenance, signage, bridges and culverts management, driveway and approach services, gravel resources, and hamlet street lighting.
• Hamlets and Community Resources Management of county hamlets, rural subdivisions, community halls, recreation boards, agriculture societies, county libraries (via Parkland Regional Library), health and support services (via Camrose and District FCSS), and cemetery information and assistance grants for Camrose County residents.
• Utilities Services Water and sewer services, waste and recycling collection, transfer sites, bulk water stations, and after-hours utility emergency support for hamlet residents and ratepayers in Camrose County, operated through the Public Works and Utilities Department.
• Emergency and Protective Services Peace officers and bylaw enforcement, emergency management coordination, fire services (including permits), animal services, commercial vehicle permits, special event permits, and off-highway vehicle information provided by Camrose County Protective Services.
• Building and Planning Services Development permits, business applications, land and property applications, planning hearings and notices, zoning maps, planning documents, and Municipal Planning Commission services for Camrose County applicants.
• Property Tax and Assessment Services Property tax information and payment processing, property assessment services, tax certificates ($40), ratepayer summary reports ($10 per parcel, free for landowner), farmland calculations, and seniors property tax deferral program administration for property owners in Camrose County.
• Economic Development Services Investment facilitation, industrial park offerings (Ervick, Millang, Railway Junction, Legacy Junction), business support, grants, workshops, webinars, and business recognition programs delivered by Camrose County's Economic Development office.
• West Dried Meat Lake Regional Landfill Class IIB landfill accepting household refuse, commercial waste, concrete, inert materials, scrap metal, mattresses, white goods, tires, and agricultural plastics, with recycling for paper, cardboard, metals, plastics, and electronics. Commercial waste billed at $40 per tonne with $5 minimum charge, and equipment time billed at $120 per hour.
• Fire Permits and Burning Services Fire permit application and management for outdoor burning, fireworks permits, and burning information administered under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act for Camrose County residents.
• Public Tenders and RFPs Public procurement system listing current tenders and requests for proposals for equipment, vehicles, road construction, engineering projects, and other construction projects valued at $20,000 or more.
• Visit/Tourism Services Tourism promotion including outdoor experiences (parks, lakes, golf, camping, fishing, hiking, paddling, birding, winter activities), eat/drink/shop options, arts/culture/heritage sites, maps and guides, and places to stay across 7 golf courses, 22+ campgrounds, 6+ parks, and 20+ historic sites.
• Food Artisans of Camrose County Directory and membership program connecting consumers with local farmers, producers, restaurants, cafes, and breweries featuring local food, promoted through the #eatlocalcamrose campaign on Facebook and Instagram.
• Business Directory Interactive online directory connecting users with Camrose County businesses and organizations, allowing business owners to update information and submit new listings.
• County Administration Services Council information, meetings/agendas/minutes, department contacts, publications, bylaws, policies, annual reports, newsletters, audited financial statements, and budgets for Camrose County.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% of property tax revenue passed through to Province for education and policing, 55% retained for municipal services

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Parkland Regional LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamrose County partners with Parkland Regional Library (PRL) to provide library services to county residents. The PRL link connects residents to online resources, programs, and library services across the region.
• County of WetaskiwincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint municipal partnership for shared landfill services at West Dried Meat Lake Regional Landfill. County of Wetaskiwin residents are eligible for landfill accounts under the same terms as Camrose County residents.
• Village of EdbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage of Edberg residents are eligible to use West Dried Meat Lake Regional Landfill services and can set up landfill accounts at the same rates as Camrose County residents.
• Town of MilletminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTown of Millet residents are eligible to use West Dried Meat Lake Regional Landfill services and can set up landfill accounts at the same rates as Camrose County residents.
• Buffalo Lake Intermunicipal Development PlancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntermunicipal collaboration involving Buffalo Lake Management Team and Buffalo Lake Stabilization Team for regional planning and environmental management around Buffalo Lake.
• Camrose and District FCSScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily and Community Support Services partnership providing social services, health support, and community wellness programs to Camrose County residents.
• Capital Region Southwest Water Services CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional water services collaboration for bulk water supply and management across multiple municipalities in the Capital Region Southwest area.
• Highway 12/21 Regional Water Services CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional water services commission serving municipalities along Highway 12 and 21 corridors for coordinated water infrastructure and services.
• Bashaw Seed Cleaning PlantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural infrastructure partnership providing seed cleaning services to farmers. Camrose County Council member serves on the Bashaw Seed Cleaning Plant board.
• CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CMHA Recovery College providing community wellness programs, drop-in activities, and mental health support services at 4711 51 Avenue, Camrose.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lacombe County: Neighbouring Alberta rural county with a comparable portfolio of agricultural services, public works, planning, utilities, and property tax administration for a dispersed rural population. Operates with a similar governance structure under the Alberta Municipal Government Act.
• Ponoka County: Adjacent central Alberta rural county covering hamlets and farmland with the same mix of municipal services, agricultural support, and infrastructure responsibilities as Camrose County.
• Red Deer County: Larger central Alberta rural county with a similar service portfolio including agricultural services, planning/development, utilities, and economic development, located along the same Edmonton-Calgary corridor.
• County of Wetaskiwin: Direct partner through the West Dried Meat Lake Regional Landfill and adjacent to Camrose County. Provides a near-identical service mix for rural residents, including agricultural services, property tax, and public works.
• Stettler County: East-central Alberta rural county offering the same scope of municipal, agricultural, and utility services with comparable scale and rural demographic profile.
• Flagstaff County: East-central Alberta rural county with similar agricultural economy, intermunicipal partnerships, and municipal service delivery model.
• Beaver County: East-central Alberta rural county providing comparable agricultural services, public works, planning, and property tax administration to a dispersed rural population.
• Vermilion River County: East-central Alberta rural county with a similar service portfolio, agricultural focus, and intermunicipal collaboration model.
• Minburn County: East-central Alberta rural county operating with comparable municipal services, agricultural programs, and rural infrastructure responsibilities.
• Two Hills County: East-central Alberta rural county with a similar scale and service mix, including agricultural services, public works, planning, and property tax administration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FoodArtisansofCamroseCounty
• Instagraminstagram.com/foodartisansofcamrosecounty

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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