HISTORY / OVERVIEW

On the morning of December 9, 1935 Coalhurst was a thriving coal mining town of 1,200 people. Shortly after 4:30 that afternoon tragedy struck in the form of a major mine disaster resulting in the death of sixteen miners. The closing of the mine that followed dealt a blow to the Town that would take forty years to recover. In the years that followed businesses and houses were moved out and the Town became a virtual ghost town, it was disincorporated and reverted to hamlet status. At its lowest point there were a mere handful of residents. The 1970's saw a renewed interest in the area and people started to look for a quiet place to live away from the city but close enough to have the benefits, and Coalhurst was the perfect answer.

Reincorporated in 1979 Coalhurst is a virtual new town rising from the prairies. A small, residential community where residents enjoy the amenities of large city living at a fraction of the cost.

Residential Assessment: $ 152,229,400  Mill Rate: 7.7040 (2009)
Non-residential Assessment: $ 7,694,230  Mill Rate: 11.6374 (2009)

There is NO business tax in Coalhurst

Population: 1,810 (2009)
Schools: Preschool to Grade 12
Distance from major centres: 10 km (6 miles) west of the City of Lethbridge
207 km (129 miles) south of the City of Calgary
Connecting Highway: Crowsnest Highway #3
Railway: Canadian Pacific (main line and spur line)
Air Service: Lethbridge Airport
Fire Protection: Well trained and equipped volunteer force

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