Rainbow Lake, Alberta
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| Town of Rainbow Lake | |||
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| Country | Canada | ||
| Province | Alberta | ||
| Region | Northern Alberta | ||
| Census division | 17 | ||
| Municipality | Mackenzie No. 23 | ||
| Incorporated | 1966 (town) | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | John Watt | ||
| - Governing body | Rainbow Lake Town Council | ||
| - MP | Chris Warkentin (Peace River-Cons) | ||
| - MLA | Frank Oberle (Peace River-PC) | ||
| Area [1] | |||
| - Total | 11.04 km² (4.3 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 530 m (1,739 ft) | ||
| Population (2006)[2] | |||
| - Total | 965 | ||
| - Density | 87.4/km² (226.4/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) | ||
| Postal code span | T0H | ||
| Area code(s) | +1-780 | ||
| Website: Town of Rainbow Lake | |||
Rainbow Lake is a small town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located west of High Level at the end of Highway 58, in the Municipal District of MacKenzie.
The town carries the name of the nearby lake, formed on the Hay River, that was so called due to its curved shape.
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[edit] Demographics
According to the 2006 census, Rainbow Lake has:
- a population of 965 living in 448 dwellings, a 1.1% decrease from 2001
- a land area of 11.04 km² (4.3 sq mi)
- a population density of 87.4/km² (226.4/sq mi).[2]
[edit] History
The Town of Rainbow Lake was named for its proximity to Rainbow Lake. The lake was called Rainbow by the Cree and Slavery who inhabited the area for many years, because of its shape. A trapper by the name of Rainbow Fournier roamed the area in the late 19th century and some believe it may have been named after him.
- 1965: Oil was discovered in the area, which resulted in the oil boom, followed by the development of the town by 1966.
- 1967: The first post ofice is opened.
[edit] Infrastructure
The community is served by the Rainbow Lake Airport (IATA: YOP, ICAO: CYOP). Education in the town is done at Rainbow Lake school.[3]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs - 2005 Municipal Census
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Rainbow Lake - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-12.
- ^ Rainbow Lake school
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- Statcan page for Rainbow Lake
- Discover the Peace Country. Rainbow Lake
- Rainbow Lake Provincial Recreation Area
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