Manning, Alberta
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| Town of Manning | |
| Nickname: Land of the Mighty Moose | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 17 |
| Municipal District | Northern Lights |
| Incorporated | 1952 (village) |
| 1957 (town) | |
| Government [1] | |
| - Mayor | Dan Paulovich |
| - Governing body | Manning Town Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.3 sq mi (3.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,549 ft (472 m) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 1,493 |
| - Density | 1,129.5/sq mi (436.1/km²) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code(s) | -1+780 |
| Highways | Highway 35 Highway 691 |
| Waterway | Notikewin River |
| Website: Town of Manning | |
Manning is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is known as the "Land of the Mighty Moose".
It is located on Highway 35 73 km (45 mi) north of Peace River on the Notikewin River.
It is a center for agriculture, forestry and gas production. Manning has a swimming pool, curling rink, ice hockey arena, ski hill and golf course. There is a post office, hospital, and seven churches.
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[edit] History
Originally settled in the late 1940s, it was called Aurora. The town was renamed in honour of Ernest Manning who was the premier of Alberta from 1943 to 1968.
[edit] Education
Manning contains two public schools, Manning Elementary [3] (K-6) and Paul Rowe High School (7-12); and one separate school, Rosary Separate School (K-9).
Manning is also home to a Northern Lakes College campus.
[edit] Demographics
According ot the 2006 census, Manning has a:
- population of 1,493 living in 595 dwellings, a 15.5% increase from 2001
- land area of 3.42 km² (1.3 sq mi)
- and a population density of 436.1/km² (1,129.5/sq mi).[2]
Surrounding communities include: Deadwood, Hotchkiss, North Star and Notikewin.
[edit] Historical List of Mayors
- Del Harbourne
- Ken McVicar
- Bill King
- Dan Paulovich
- Sunni Walker (present)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Town of Manning. Town Officials. Retrieved on 2007-09-21.
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Manning - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-12.
- ^ Manning Elementary School
[edit] External links
- Town of Manning
- Discover the Peace Country. Manning Statistics
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