Donnelly, Alberta
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| Donnelly, Alberta | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 19 |
| Municipal District | Smoky River No. 130 |
| Government | |
| - Governing body | Donnelly Village Council |
| Area [1] | |
| - Total | 1.04 km² (0.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 595 m (1,952 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| - Total | 293 |
| - Density | 281/km² (727.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways | Highway 2 Highway 49 |
| Waterway | Kimiwan Lake |
Donnelly is a village in northern Alberta, Canada, located approximately 5 km east of Falher, Alberta which is approximately 115 km northeast of Grande Prairie, Alberta near the junction of Highway 2 and 49.
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[edit] Demographics
According to the 2006 census:
- Population of 293 living in 135 dwellings, a -16.5% increase from 2001.
- Land area of 1.04 km² (0.4 sq mi)
- Population density of 280.9 inhabitants per square kilometre (727.5/sq mi).[1]
[edit] History
- 1912: A group of 14 settlers from Grouard arrived in the Donnelly area.
- 1917: Donnelly's first post office is opened.
- 1956: Donnelly becomes a village.
[edit] Educational Institutes
[edit] École Georges P. Vanier School
École Georges P. Vanier is a junior/senior high school from grades 7 to 12. Approximately 400 students attend this school every year. Students are bussed in from various areas of the Smoky River region.
[edit] Attractions
Every second year the Smoky River Agricultural Fair is held in Donnelly in mid August, and the Annual Father's Day Demolition Derby is held each year in June. The derby attracts quite a crowd, and is located on the west side of the village.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Donnelly - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-07.
[edit] External links
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