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Innisfree, Alberta
Innisfree is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located 52 km west of Vermilion along the Yellowhead Highway. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Innisfree had a population of 187 living in 94 of its 124 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 193. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. The population of the Village of Innisfree according to its 2017 municipal census is 223. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Innisfree recorded a population of 193 living in 96 of its 126 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 220. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also *List of communities in Alberta *List of villages in Alberta A village is an urban municipality status type used in the Canadian province of Alberta. Alberta villages are created when communities w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Villages In Alberta
A village is an urban municipality status type used in the Canadian province of Alberta. Alberta villages are created when communities with populations of at least 300 people, where a majority of their buildings are on parcels of land smaller than 1,850 m2, apply to Alberta Municipal Affairs for village status under the authority of the ''Municipal Government Act''. Applications for village status are approved via orders in council made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council under recommendation from the Minister of Municipal Affairs. As of 2021, Alberta had 80 villages that had a cumulative population of 33,773 in the 2016 Census of Population. Alberta's largest and smallest villages are Duchess and Milo with population counts of 1,085 and 91. When a village's population reaches or exceeds 1,000 people, the council may request a change to town status, but the change in incorporated status is not mandatory. Villages with populations less than 300, whether their populations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yellowhead Highway
The Yellowhead Highway (french: Route Yellowhead) is a major interprovincial highway in Western Canada that runs from Winnipeg to Graham Island off the coast of British Columbia via Saskatoon and Edmonton. It stretches across the four western Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba and is part of the Trans-Canada Highway system and the larger National Highway System, but should not be confused with the more southerly, originally-designated Trans-Canada Highway. The highway was officially opened in 1970. Beginning in 1990, the green and white Trans-Canada logo was used to designate the roadway. The highway is named for the Yellowhead Pass, the route chosen to cross the Canadian Rockies. The pass and the highway are named after a fur trader and explorer named Pierre Bostonais. He had yellow streaks in his hair, and was nicknamed "Tête Jaune" (Yellowhead). Almost the entire length of the highway is numbered as 16, except for the section in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Hills, Alberta
A cordial welcome awaits you in Two Hills, Alberta. Our fine community, an urban center nestled in an agricultural region, offers something for everyone. We are proud of our small town and welcome you to share it with us as a guest, a new citizen or an investor. Come and let us show you what we are all about. A perfect blend of town and country, Two Hills is a smaller but fully serviced community with a population of 1443 (2017 Municipal Census) residents. We are situated close enough to Edmonton to enjoy the benefits our capital city has to offer, but far enough to enjoy a contemporary lifestyle without the problems and congestion of big city living - just imagine living only a couple of minutes away from the downtown core. The tree-shaded streets paved and with sidewalks, of new and mature neighborhoods add to the charm of the town. Residents have easy access to the downtown and commercial areas, Two Hills School, the Mennonite School, as well as several parks and playgrounds. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranfurly, Alberta
Ranfurly is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within the County of Minburn No. 27. Previously an incorporated municipality, Ranfurly dissolved from village status on January 1, 1946 to become part of the Municipal District of Birch Lake No. 484. Ranfurly is located north of Highway 16, approximately east of Edmonton. It has an elevation of . Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Ranfurly had a population of 71 living in 33 of its 35 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 56. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Ranfurly had a population of 56 living in 28 of its 34 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2011 population of 69. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. Climate See also *List of communities in Alberta *List of designated places in Alberta *List ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viking, Alberta
Viking () is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is at the intersection of Highway 14 (Poundmaker Trail) and Highway 36 (Veterans Memorial Highway), approximately east of Edmonton. The town also lends its name to the Viking Formation, an oil bearing stratigraphical unit. History Viking was settled in 1909 by Scandinavian settlers Sivert Hafso and Ole Sorenson, from Norway. On 7 July 2005, the community ice arena was severely damaged by fire. Construction began on a new arena, called the "Viking Carena Complex" and was completed on 17 August 2007. Viking celebrated its centennial in 2009. Geography Climate Viking experiences a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification ''Dfb''). Summers are warm with moderate rainfall while winters are long and bitterly cold. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Viking had a population of 986 living in 432 of its 490 total private dwellings, a change of from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinsella, Alberta
Kinsella is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within Beaver County. It is located along Highway 14 and the CN Railway and has an elevation of . The hamlet is located in census division No. 10 and in the federal riding of Vegreville-Wainwright. Demographics The population of Kinsella according to the 2009 municipal census conducted by Beaver County is 40. Research Station The Roy Berg Kinsella Research Station is located directly northwest of the community. Founded in 1960, it is run by the University of Alberta. It covers a total area of . Climate See also *List of communities in Alberta The province of Alberta, Canada, is divided into ten types of Local government in Canada, local governments – urban municipalities (including List of cities in Alberta, cities, List of towns in Alberta, towns, List of villages in Alberta, vil ... * List of hamlets in Alberta References Hamlets in Alberta Beaver County, Alberta {{CentralAlberta-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irma, Alberta
Irma is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located northwest of Wainwright and 178 km southeast of Edmonton along Highway 14 and Highway 881. History The Village of Irma came into being in 1908 when the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway came through. Irma was later incorporated as a Village on May 30, 1912. The village was supposedly named after the daughter of the GTPR second vice-president General William Wainwright. Records show three major fires in the downtown area. These broke out in 1911, 1931 and 1963. Most of the buildings on the main street (now 50 Street) were reconstructed after the 1931 fire. Alberta's first rural high school was located in Irma; it was eventually replaced and the new school opened on November 4, 2019. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Irma had a population of 477 living in 207 of its 240 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 521. With a land area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minburn, Alberta
Minburn is a hamlet in central, Alberta, Canada within the County of Minburn No. 27. It is located on the Yellowhead Highway and the Canadian National Railway, approximately west of the Town of Vermilion and east of the City of Edmonton. History Minburn was incorporated as a village on June 24, 1919. It dissolved from village status on July 1, 2015, to become a hamlet under the jurisdiction of the County of Minburn No. 27. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Minburn had a population of 78 living in 37 of its 42 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 115. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Minburn had a population of 115 living in 49 of its 49 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 105. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. See also *Lis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrnam, Alberta
Myrnam is a village in east central Alberta, Canada. It is located approximately east of the capital city, Edmonton, and about east-south-east of the town of Two Hills. Its economic base is mixed farming, cattle farming, and grain farming. History Myrnam's post office opened in August 1908, and a small settlement formed around it. It was largely made up of Ukrainian immigrants, and named itself with the Ukrainian phrase meaning "peace to us." The Canadian Pacific Railway established a siding and townsite in 1927, and named it after the original settlement. It was incorporated as a village on August 22, 1930. The former Myrnam Hospital is featured in a Heritage Minute, documenting the village's contribution to the construction of a larger hospital to service Myrnam and area. Geography Myrnam is located 5 minutes south of the North Saskatchewan River, which provides both summer and winter recreational opportunities. It is on a flyway for Canada geese, snow geese, and sandhi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musidora, Alberta
Musidora is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within the County of Two Hills No. 21. It is located on Highway 45, approximately northwest of Lloydminster. Demographics Musidora recorded a population of 13 in the 1991 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada. See also *List of communities in Alberta *List of hamlets in Alberta Hamlets in the province of Alberta, Canada, are unincorporated communities administered by, and within the boundaries of, specialized municipalities or rural municipalities ( municipal districts, improvement districts and special areas). The ... References Hamlets in Alberta County of Two Hills No. 21 {{CentralAlberta-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Communities In Alberta
The province of Alberta, Canada, is divided into ten types of local governments – urban municipalities (including cities, towns, villages and summer villages), specialized municipalities, rural municipalities (including municipal districts (often named as counties), improvement districts, and special areas), Métis settlements, and Indian reserves. All types of municipalities are governed by local residents and were incorporated under various provincial acts, with the exception of improvement districts (governed by either the provincial or federal government), and Alberta's Indian reserves (governed by local band governments under federal jurisdiction). Alberta also has numerous unincorporated communities (including urban service areas, hamlets and a townsite) that are not independent municipalities in their own right. However, they are all recognized as sub-municipal entities by Ministry of Municipal Affairs under the jurisdiction of specialized municipalities or r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canada 2016 Census
The 2016 Canadian census was an enumeration of Canadian residents, which counted a population of 35,151,728, a change from its 2011 population of 33,476,688. The census, conducted by Statistics Canada, was Canada's seventh quinquennial census. The official census day was May 10, 2016. Census web access codes began arriving in the mail on May 2, 2016. The 2016 census marked the reinstatement of the mandatory long-form census, which had been dropped in favour of the voluntary National Household Survey for the 2011 census. With a response rate of 98.4%, this census is said to be the best one ever recorded since the 1666 census of New France. This census was succeeded by Canada's 2021 census. Planning Consultation with census data users, clients, stakeholders and other interested parties closed in November 2012. Qualitative content testing, which involved soliciting feedback regarding the questionnaire and tests responses to its questions, was scheduled for the fall of 2013, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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