Turner Valley, Alberta
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| Town of Turner Valley | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Calgary Region |
| Census Division | No. 6 |
| Municipal District | Foothills No. 31 |
| Incorporated | 1930 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Marjorie Straub |
| - Governing body | Turner Valley Town Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 5.58 km² (2.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,220 m (4,003 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| - Total | 1,908 |
| - Density | 350.1/km² (906.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Mountain Standard (UTC-7) |
| Postal Code | T0L 2A0 |
| Area code(s) | +1-403 |
| Highways | Highway 7 Highway 22 Highway 546 |
| Waterways | Sheep River |
| Website: Town of Turner Valley | |
Turner Valley is a small town in Alberta, Canada. It is located 60 km (37 mi) southwest of Calgary.
Situated on Highway 22 (The Cowboy Trail),[2] the town was once the centre of an oil and natural gas boom. For 30 years, the Turner Valley Oilfields was a major supplier of oil and gas and the largest producer in the British Empire, but is presently undergoing a mini-recession. Turner Valley is just 3 km from its sister town, Black Diamond to the east and about 25 km from a relatively undeveloped portion of Kananaskis Country.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Turner Valley had a population of 1,908 living in 794 dwellings, an 18.7% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 5.45 km² (2.1 sq mi) and a population density of 350.1/km² (906.8/sq mi).[1]
[edit] Notable natives
- Laureen Harper, wife of the current Prime Minister Stephen Harper, was born here.
- Dwight Lodeweges, former NASL and Dutch Eredivisie soccer player.
[edit] Recreation & Facilities
- Turner Valley Golf and Country Club [1] - 18-hole, semi-private course open April to October.
- Dr. Lander Memorial Pool - An outdoor swimming pool open late May until August. Current Fees[2]
- Turner Valley Outdoor Rink and Skateboard Park - Unsupervised ice surface with public skating and shinny in the winter. Skateboard park during warmer months.
- Friendship Trail - 3 km paved trail connecting to Black Diamond.
- Kananaskis Country - 25 km west of Turner Valley. Offers camping, hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, fishing, bird watching.[3]
[edit] Schools
- Turner Valley Elementary-Jr. High - Grades K-6
High School students attend Oilfields High School in Black Diamond.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Turner Valley - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-13.
- ^ The Cowboy Trail
[edit] External links
- Town of Turner Valley
- THE FOOTHILLS GUIDE - Turner Valley Community/Regional Portal (Business Listings, Classifieds, & Events)
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