Economic Development

The Town of Magrath continues to experience steady, sustainable growth year over year. With a strong local spirit and expanding opportunities for residents and businesses, Magrath offers a stable and forward-looking environment for families, entrepreneurs, and investors alike.

Recent infrastructure investments, including the completion of the West lift station, demonstrate Council’s commitment to long-term growth and quality of life. This project has opened new opportunities for residential and commercial development on the west side of Magrath. Ongoing upgrades to municipal services and facilities ensure that the community remains well-positioned to support continued growth.

Magrath’s schools are recognized for academic excellence, as well as strong music and athletic programs. The modernization of school facilities, combined with the Innovation Centre, joint school and public library, and community theatre, provide amenities typically found in much larger communities.

Recreation remains a defining strength of the community. Residents enjoy a beautiful trail system, biking-friendly roadways, highway access, a disc golf course, and a renowned golf course. Outdoor enthusiasts also benefit from Magrath’s location near the Pothole Creek valley, the eastern edge of the Crown of the Continent ecosystem, the United Stats – Canada Boarder, and Waterton National Park.

Strategically located along Highway 5, a busy commuter and tourism corridor, Magrath offers accessible development land for residential, commercial, and light industrial opportunities. The community’s affordability, safety, and high standard of living continue to attract new residents and investment.

Magrath demonstrates commitment to sustainability and responsible growth through its leopard frog reinstatement initiative and investment in renewable energy, positioning the town on a clear path toward becoming a net-zero emissions community.

With strong infrastructure, modern amenities, and room to expand, Magrath is well-positioned for continued growth in the years ahead. For information about opportunities in Magrath please contact the town office at 403-758-3212

Statutory Plans

The Town of Magrath has a number of documents and bylaws which govern the operations and activities of the Town of Magrath and which also impact development activities and other matters in surrounding lands in Cardston County. Please click on the folders below to view pdf version of these complete documents:

Regional Plans:

South Saskatchewan Regional Plan: 2014 to 2024

This is a regional planning document supported by the Alberta Land Stewardship Act which supports Alberta’s Land Use Framework and establishes the legal basis for the development of regional plans.

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Intermunicipal Plans:

Magrath Regional Trails Master Plan

This is an intermunicipal planning document developed to provide an outstanding recreation resource for Magrath and area residents. This is not a statutory plan, but it is recommended that both Council’s continue to recognize this plan in their future Intermunicipal Development Plans and their respective Municipal Development Plans.

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Intermunicipal Development Plan

This is a statutory plan between the Town of Magrath and Cardston County. Such plans reflect prevailing best practices in fringe area, municipal development planning, and wider regional plans such as the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan.

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Magrath Plans:

Town of Magrath Land Use Bylaw

The Land Use Bylaw is a key regulatory tool that governs the use and development of land, buildings, and structures in the Town of Magrath, dividing the community into zones and setting rules for what can be built and how land can be used.

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Municipal Development Plan

This is a long range statutory plan that incorporates policies concerning land use, infrastructure, economic development, social objectives, environmental matters, and financial analysis as a framework for sound decision-making. Municipal Development Plans typically involve a 25 year time horizon.

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