Coaldale, Alberta

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Town of Coaldale
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Location of Coaldale in Alberta
Town of Coaldale
Location of Coaldale in Alberta
Coordinates: 49°43′40″N 112°37′06″W / 49.72778, -112.61833
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
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
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]

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Coordinates: 49°44′N 112°37′W / 49.733, -112.617 (Coaldale)