Myrnam, Alberta
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| Village of Myrnam | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| County | Two Hills |
| Founded | 1908 |
| Incorporated | 1930 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Ed Sosnowksi |
| - Governing body | Myrnam Village Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.76 km² (1.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 605 m (1,985 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| - Total | 362 |
| - Density | 131/km² (339.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways | Highway 45 |
Myrnam is a village in east central Alberta, Canada. It is located approximately 200 kilometres (124 mi) east of the capital city, Edmonton, and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) east-south-east of the town of Two Hills. Its economic base is mixed farming, cattle farming, and grain farming.
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[edit] History
Myrnam's post office opened in August 1908, and a small settlement formed around it. It was comprised largely of Ukrainian immigrants, and named itself with the Ukrainian word meaning "peace to us." The Canadian Pacific Railway established a siding and townsite in 1927, and named it after the original settlement. It was incorporated as a village on August 22, 1930.
[edit] Geography
Myrnam is located 5 minutes south of the North Saskatchewan River, which provides both summer and winter recreational opportunities. It is on a flyway for Canada geese, snow geese, and sandhill cranes, providing opportunities for birdwatchers. There are two bird sanctuaries located near Myrnam, and Fort de L'Isle Historical Site is nearby.
[edit] Education
Located in Myrnam is New Myrnam School, with a student population of just over 150.
[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Myrnam had a population of 362 living in 173 dwellings, a 12.4% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 2.76 km² (1.1 sq mi) and a population density of 131.3/km² (340.1/sq mi).[1]
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Myrnam - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-08.
