Beaverlodge, Alberta
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| Town of Beaverlodge | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 19 |
| County | Grande Prairie |
| Government | |
| - Governing body | Beaverlodge Town Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 5.58 km² (2.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 732 m (2,402 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 2,264 |
| - Density | 405.9/km² (1,051.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways | Highway 43 |
| Waterways | Beaverlodge River |
| Website: Town of Beaverlodge | |
Beaverlodge is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located on Highway 43, 43 km (27 mi) west of Grande Prairie and 48 km (30 mi) east of the British Columbia border.
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[edit] Demographics
According to the 2006 census, Beaverlodge has a:
- population of 2,264 living in 950 dwellings, a 7.3% increase from 2001
- land area of 5.58 km² (2.2 sq mi) ]
- and a population density of 405.9/km² (1,051.3/sq mi).[1]
[edit] History
- Early 1900s: Settlers arrived in the the area via the Athabasca Trail and the Edson Trail and Hinton Trail.
- 1909: The first store opened in the settlement.
- 1910: The first post office is opened, and the settlement is named "Redwillow", refering to a nearby river. Later the name was changed to Beaverlodge, which came from the lodges all along the river built by the Beaver Indians.
- 1910: The first school was build at the old townsite. Two more schools were opened shortly afterwards.
- 1916: The Northern Agricultural Research Station is established. It still employs 23 full time staff and 17 part-time staff.
- 1954: A Canadian Forces Radar Station is established east of Beaverlodge, creating traffic in the community until 1988, when the station was closed.
- 2002: A new post office is opened.
[edit] Economy
Beaverlodge has a diverse economy. The top industries include retail, oil, agriculture, and construction.
[edit] Educational Institutes
There is an elementary school, grade K-6, Junior High students are bused to Hythe for grades 7-9, St.Mary's Catholic School is available for students attending grades 1-9. The high school, Beaverlodge Regional High School (BRHS) is attended by students from Wembley, Valhalla, Hythe, Horse Lake and Kelly Lake (Indian reservations), Elmworth and St.Mary's in addition to the local Beaverlodge students.
[edit] Attractions and Events
Jones Jamboree is an event held annually in early July. An Annual Agriculture Fair is held in mid August. Other activities include Pee Wee Hockey Hockey Tournaments, Skating Carnivals as well as the Beaverlodge Farmers' Market, which takes place at the Community Centre.
The Annual South Peace Centennial Museum Day happens the 3rd Sunday of July, which includes demonstrations, entertainment, displays and artifacts. Such include: steam driven sawmills, threshers, lumber planers, antique tractors, cars, trucks and a collection of antique buildings.
[edit] Museums
The South Peace Centennial Museum is home to a grain elevator built in 1929 that was located at Albrite, along Highway 43 near the town of Beaverlodge. It was originally owned by Federal Pacific Grain, then UGG who sold it to the Fosters in 1964. It was first hoped that an elevator located in Beaverlodge could be moved to the Museum, but it was discovered, that elevator couldn't be moved because of the poor condition it was in. In the spring of 1996 two old United Grain elevators in Beaverlodge were demolished. Those elevators were built in 1928 and over time became inefficient.
[edit] Ammenities
In 2004, a Giant Beaver statue was unveiled in the town's park, it can be seen from Highway 43.
The town has an arena, home of the Beaverlodge Blades (NWJHL), an outdoor swimming pool and a handful of newly refurbished play parks.
Beaverlodge is the birthplace of Matt Walker (hockey player).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Beaverlodge - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-09.
[edit] External links
- Town of Beaverlodge
- Discover the Peace Country. Beaverlodge
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