The Municipality conducted the census between April 30 and July 30, 2012. The enumeration process achieved 94.5% coverage of the total dwellings in the region, the highest completion rate over the last 20 years. The census was conducted in accordance with guidelines provided by Alberta Municipal Affairs; the results are now reflected in the official population list released by the provincial government in December 2012. The Municipality's goal was to gather more information on the regional demographic profile and a general count of the population. The data was collected using three primary methods: a door-to-door personal interview, online selfenumeration, and a telephone interview. Substantial gains in the quantity and quality of information were obtained that would help evidence-based decision making, efficient management of our economic and social affairs, and improved delivery of services to our communities.