Coaldale, Alberta
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| Town of Coaldale | |||
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Alberta |
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| Region | Southern Alberta | ||
| Census division | 2 | ||
| County | Lethbridge | ||
| Government [1] | |||
| - Mayor | Kim Craig | ||
| - Governing body | Coaldale Town Council | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 7.95 km² (3.1 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 865 m (2,838 ft) | ||
| Population (2006)[2] | |||
| - Total | 6,177 | ||
| - Density | 777.2/km² (2,012.9/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) | ||
| Highways | Highway 3 Highway 845 |
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| Waterway | Chin Lakes | ||
| Website: Town of Coaldale | |||
Coaldale is a town in southern Alberta, Canada, located 11 km (7 mi) east of Lethbridge, along the Crowsnest Highway.
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[edit] Attractions
The main attractions are the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre[3], the Land o' Lakes Golf Course, and the Gem of the West Museum.[4].
Chin Lakes are located 20 minutes east of Coaldale, and offers such recreational services as waterskiing and campfire pits. The Indian Hills Golf Course is another golf course, 9 holes, and is approximately 15 minutes south-west of Coaldale. Across the road is a small campground and a lake, which is commonly regarded as an ideal place for fishing.
McCain Foods has a processing plant in Coaldale, which was opened in 2000.
[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Coaldale had a population of 6,177 living in 2,289 dwellings, a 2.8% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 7.95 km² (3.1 sq mi) and a population density of 777.2/km² (2,012.9/sq mi).[2]
[edit] Notable people
- B. B. Janz, Mennonite minister[citation needed]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Town of Coaldale. Town Council. Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Coaldale - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-10.
- ^ Alberta Birds of Prey Centre
- ^ Gem of the West Museum
[edit] External links
- Town of Coaldale
- Coaldale Soccer Association
- The Sunny South News
- Coaldale Mennonite Brethren Church
- Revival of Canada Christian Ministries
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