Updated monthly, local monthly workforce trends focus on total employment, and employment unemployment rates estimates at "small-area" level.
Kneehill County consists of the following communities: Kneehill County, Carbon, Acme, Linden, Three Hills, Trochu .
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Total employment in September 2025 was 5,780, showing a notable decrease of 410. from September, employment levels fell by 10, showing weakness.
The employment rate reached 59.8% in September 2025. This represents a decline of 4.4 percentage points from August (64.2%). Year-over-year, the rate decreased by 1.0 percentage points from 60.8%.
The unemployment rate was 5.4% in September 2025, down 1.4 percentage points from August. Compared to September last year (5.3%), the rate has increased by 0.1 percentage points.
Employment rates show a weak correlation (-0.19) between regional and local levels. This suggests distinct local employment rate patterns, suggesting that local labor market conditions operate independently.
The unemployment rate correlation of -0.01 shows a weak relationship. This points to distinct local unemployment dynamics, indicating that local unemployment follows its own distinct pattern.
In the most recent month, Full-time Employment increased by 300 jobs from last month and increased by 2,300 jobs compared to the same month last year.
Part-time Employment increased by 1,400 jobs from last month and increased by 900 jobs year-over-year.
The number of Unemployed individuals decreased by 1,800 people from the previous month and decreased by 400 people compared to last year.
The Employment Rate increased by 1.5 percentage points from a year ago.
The Unemployment Rate decreased by 0.4 percentage points from a year ago.
The Participation Rate increased by 1.2 percentage points year-over-year.
Employment levels increased by 1,700 jobs from the previous month and increased by 3,100 jobs compared to the same month last year.
In the most recent month, employment increased by 1,700 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has increased by 3,100 jobs .
The Goods sector is mainly driven by industries such as Construction, Manufacturing, and Agriculture, which together account for a substantial share of the workforce.
In the Services sector, Health Care, Retail, and Professional Services lead employment, representing a dominant portion of the workforce.
These industries saw the largest month-over-month changes, indicating short-term trends.
The year-over-year changes provide insights into longer-term shifts, highlighting industries that have grown or declined significantly.
The overall employment trend is positive, with strong growth in the past year. Key industries driving the trend are: Agriculture, Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas, Construction, Wholesale and retail trade, Health care and social assistance.
Among 65 small areas in Alberta, Kneehill County ranks 40th with an employment rate of 59.8%. The provincial range is 50.8% to 72.7%, with half of areas between 58.8% and 63.2% (median: 60.7%).
Among 65 small areas in Alberta, Kneehill County ranks 13th with an unemployment rate of 5.4%. The provincial range is 4.8% to 11.7%, with half of areas between 5.4% and 7.0% (median: 6.1%).
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