County of Minburn No. 27

What County of Minburn No. 27 does

County of Minburn No. 27 is a rural municipal district in east-central Alberta, Canada, incorporated under the Municipal Government Act and headquartered in Vegreville. Governed by an elected council headed by Reeve Roger Konieczny with CAO Pat Podoborozny administering day-to-day operations, the County provides a comprehensive suite of civic services to residents, property owners, agricultural producers, and local businesses within its boundaries — including road and bridge construction and maintenance, fire and emergency protective services, water and sewer utilities, waste transfer, agricultural services board programming (roadside spraying, weed/pest control, ag-plastic recycling), planning and development approvals, and family and community support services. Distribution is via a central administration office, three waste transfer stations, bulk water stations, a volunteer fire service network, and field operations crews.

The County's technology footprint is conventional for a small municipality: a public GIS for land ownership and mapping, a Riparian Web Portal for water management communication, an RCMP crime map, an online services portal for payments and permit applications, and a mobile application on iOS and Android. Core systems support property assessment and taxation, utility billing, tendering, and e-news distribution. Revenue mechanics are statutory and diversified across annual property taxation (with penalty escalators of 12% and 5%), water/sewer utility billing, a 16.61% natural gas franchise fee rider through ATCO Gas for the Hamlets of Lavoy and Minburn, development and permit fees, and provincial grant funding (notably a $187,000 Alberta Communities Partnership Grant supporting the Crossroads Economic Development Alliance).

Strategically, the County is pursuing regional consolidation through the 2024-launched Crossroads Economic Development Alliance with three neighboring municipalities, intermunicipal regulatory agreements (notably an SDAB agreement pooling with seven other jurisdictions), broadband expansion via MCSNet to over 30 rural communities using federal/provincial matching funds, and the development of a multi-hundred-acre industrial land portfolio at the Highway 16/36 corridor. A 2025 capital program exceeding $3.3 million in road and bridge infrastructure, combined with $4.5 million in interim borrowing authorization and a 2026-30 Strategic Plan, indicates an active infrastructure investment posture within the constraints of a small rural municipal operating envelope.

Name

County of Minburn No. 27

Legal name

County of Minburn No. 27

Website

https://minburncounty.ab.ca

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

County of Minburn No. 27 is a rural Alberta municipal government serving residents, agricultural producers, and businesses with statutory civic services including roads, utilities, fire protection, agricultural programming, and planning, funded primarily through property taxation, franchise fees, and provincial grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Sanitary Services (4950), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Rural administration
• Public works infrastructure
• Agricultural services board
• Property tax administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Vegreville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Annual property taxes collected from residential and non-residential properties within the County. Tax notices are mailed annually with payments due by October 31st. Penalties apply for late payments (12% on November 1st, additional 5% on February 1st).
2. Utility Billing: Water and sewer services provided to hamlets with associated utility charges
3. Alberta Community Partnership Grant: Grant funding from Alberta government for regional economic development initiatives, valued at $187,000 for Crossroads Economic Development Alliance
4. Franchise Fees: Natural gas distribution franchise fees collected through ATCO Gas (16.61% franchise fee rate rider)
5. Municipal Fees and Charges: Various service fees including tax certificates, development permits, building permits, fire permits, bulk water sales, and waste transfer station fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

County of Minburn No. 27 is a rural Alberta municipality that delivers local government services to residents and property owners, including property assessment and taxation, road and bridge construction and maintenance, water and sewer utilities, waste transfer, fire protection and emergency management, agricultural service programs, planning and development approvals, and community and family support services. The County also operates an online services portal, public GIS system, and mobile application for digital access to information and payments.

Product overview

County of Minburn No. 27 is a rural municipality in Alberta, Canada, offering a unified set of civic services rather than a technology product portfolio. Its core service offering includes municipal administration, community services, operations (roads and infrastructure), agricultural services, planning and development, protective services (fire and emergency), and an online services portal. Additional offerings include a Public GIS System for spatial data access, a Business Directory for local commerce, and a Mobile Application for iOS and Android devices. The organization functions as a local government entity, not a software product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Administration Services Core municipal administrative services including property assessment and taxation, fees and rates management, land ownership maps, annual reports and financial statements, tax certificates, and bylaw enforcement.
• Roads, Bridges, and Infrastructure Operations Road and bridge construction and maintenance, road bans, snow removal, bulk water stations, waste transfer stations, and water and sewer utility services across the County.
• Agricultural Services Board Programs Agricultural services including roadside spraying and mowing, weed and pest control, drought information, On-Farm Climate Action Fund, Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program, agricultural plastics recycling, 100 Year Agricultural Award, 4-H grants, and the Strychnine Emergency Use program.
• Protective and Emergency Services Fire services and volunteer fire departments, emergency management, fire prevention, fire permits, and the FireSmart program for community safety.
• Planning and Development Services Development permits, building permits and safety code permits, land use bylaws and statutory plans, subdivision services, rural addressing, oilfield/gas/utility information, and road plan cancellation.
• Community and Family Support Services Cemeteries, community investment program, community engagement, Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), volunteer programs, transportation services, Growing Futures Scholarship, and community programs and events.
• Online Services Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• Grizzly Bear Creek Wind Farm generates 528 GWh annually, equivalent to powering 73,000+ households
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Crossroads Economic Development AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2024Regional economic development partnership established in 2024 through Alberta Communities Partnership Grant ($187,000) involving County of Minburn, Town of Vegreville, Village of Innisfree, and Village of Mannville. Led by Regional Economic Development Consultant Kathy Dmytriw. Conducted Business Retention & Expansion Study with over 75 businesses surveyed and 100+ business visits.
• MCSNetcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2024Internet service provider partnership for broadband expansion. MCSNet received Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) and Alberta Broadband Fund (ABF) matching funding to expand fiber-optic internet service to over 30 rural communities including Lavoy and Ranfurly. County provides use of municipal-owned towers for wireless ISP distribution.
• Enel Green PowerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2022Grizzly Bear Creek Wind Farm operator. 152 MW project completed in early 2023 generating 528 GWh annually, avoiding 343,000 tons of CO2 emissions. Located south of Mannville within County of Minburn and County of Vermilion River boundaries.
• Alberta HUBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development partner represented by Executive Director Bob Bezpalko who serves on the Crossroads Economic Development Alliance committee as an elected official representative.
• Outlook Market ResearchcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted to conduct comprehensive Regional Economic Development Framework and Business Retention & Expansion Study for the Crossroads Economic Development Alliance. Led by President Mark Baxter.
• ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNatural gas distribution franchise agreement holder for Hamlet of Lavoy and Hamlet of Minburn. 16.61% franchise fee rate rider. Franchise agreements effective since 2018 for approximately ten-year terms.
• Vegreville & District Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal business chamber with reciprocal promotion and support for economic development initiatives in the region.
• Mannville & District Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal business chamber for Mannville area providing business support and community development.
• Municipal Assessment Services Group Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted assessors conducting annual property assessment re-inspections on behalf of the County. Conducting 5-year re-inspection cycle covering 20% of properties annually.
• Bridgeman ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractor for bridge maintenance services. Amended contract to include repairs to BF 00931 at cost of $137,500.
• Griffin Contracting Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBridge maintenance contractor awarded tender for repairs of BF 01306, BF 06729, and BF 08790 for total cost of $450,650.
• Finning CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment supplier for 2025 Capital Budget purchase of two CAT 160 motor graders for $1,339,620.
• Keith Austin ConstructionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGravel supply and hauling contractor for three-year contract beginning 2025 with overall contract value not to exceed $333,675.
• TerraPro Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor2025 STIP Program contractor for bridge replacement (BF 01819, BF 75589, BF 78718) with total project cost of $1,555,332.
• Vegreville FordminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal vehicle supplier for fleet truck purchases including one half-ton F150 4X4 ($53,275) and one three-quarter ton F250 4X4 ($62,046).
• Capital Region Assessment Services Commission (CRASC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAssessment review board services provider for the County of Minburn under new partnership arrangement.
• Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)minorOthersFederal regulatory body that set universal service objective (USO) for broadband access of at least 50 megabits per second download and 10 megabits per second upload.
• Ducks UnlimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization with identified projects within Crossroads Industrial Park ASP boundary. Developers advised to consult regarding potential wetland development constraints.
• Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA)minorOthersProvincial government department with new Regulatory Dialogue Portal for Water Act and EPEA approvals. County supports improved water management communication.
• CleanfarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural plastic recycling partner. Hosts twine collection contests and pesticide/medication collection events through Alberta Ag-Plastic Recycle-It! pilot program.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sturgeon County: Larger Alberta municipal district with industrial land development, broadband initiatives, and utility operations that overlap with County of Minburn's strategic priorities (industrial parks, MCSNet-style broadband, water/wastewater services).

Direct peers

• Beaver County: East-central Alberta rural county of comparable size and service mix (roads, utilities, agriculture, protective services), providing a direct benchmark for assessment base, tax rates, and program offerings.
• Flagstaff County: Neighbouring east-central Alberta rural county with comparable agricultural economy, population, and municipal service profile, useful for comparing reserve levels and capital program structure.
• Lamont County: Neighbouring rural Alberta municipality that has entered into an Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board agreement with County of Minburn and several other municipalities, indicating overlapping service delivery and governance models.
• Town of Vegreville: Urban municipality within and surrounding the County of Minburn, co-founding partner in the Crossroads Economic Development Alliance; comparable services include utilities, protective services, and recreation funding.
• County of Vermilion River: Adjacent rural Alberta county that shares jurisdiction for the Grizzly Bear Creek Wind Farm and is a regional peer in agricultural services, road infrastructure, and small-scale rural municipal operations.

Regional players

• Camrose County: Larger neighbouring rural Alberta county with a comparable mix of agricultural services, infrastructure maintenance, and economic development programming, providing a scale benchmark.
• Smoky Lake County: Adjacent rural Alberta county with similar small-scale municipal operations, including agricultural services, road maintenance, and protective services.
• Two Hills County: Nearby rural Alberta county with overlapping agricultural service board and road infrastructure responsibilities, providing useful regional comparison for tax rates and ASB programming.
• Municipal District of Wainwright: East-central Alberta municipal district with a comparable rural service portfolio (roads, utilities, agriculture, fire), useful for benchmarking tax base composition and capital planning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@countyofminburn5215
• Facebookfacebook.com/CountyofMinburnNo.27
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/countyofminburn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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