Valleyview, Alberta
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| Town of Valleyview | |||
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| Motto: Portal to the Peace | |||
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Alberta |
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| Region | Central Alberta | ||
| Census division | 18 | ||
| Municipal district | Greenview | ||
| Government [1] | |||
| - Mayor | Jocelyn Proulx | ||
| - Governing body | Valleyview Town Council | ||
| - Manager | Gary Peterson | ||
| - MP | Chris Warkentin (Cons - Peace River) | ||
| - MLA | Mel Knight (PC - Grande Prairie Smoky) | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 4.57 km² (1.8 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2006)[2] | |||
| - Total | 1,725 | ||
| - Density | 377.2/km² (976.9/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) | ||
| Postal code span | T8X | ||
| Area code(s) | +1-780 | ||
| Highways | Highway 43 Highway 49 |
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| Waterways | Sturgeon Lake | ||
| Website: Town of Valleyview | |||
Valleyview is a town in northern Alberta, northwest of Edmonton, in the Municipal District of Greenview of Census Division 10.
It is located at the junction of Highway 43 and Highway 49, between the Little Smoky River and Sturgeon Lake. It's position in the junction of the two highways into the Peace Region has led to the town motto of Portal To The Peace.
The town is the birthplace of Rona Ambrose, the current Canadian Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the Privy Council, and politician Wyatt McIntyre.
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[edit] Demographics
According to the 2006 census, the town has a :
- population of 1,725 living in 744 dwellings, a 7.1% decrease from 2001
- land area of 4.57 km² (1.8 sq mi)
- and a population density of 377.2/km² (976.9/sq mi).[2]
[edit] History
- Late 1800's: The first visitors to the area arrived, seeking natives to exchange goods for furs. The trading was good and a Hudson’s Bay post was established on Sturgeon Lake. ‘Peace River Jim’ Cornwall established the Bredin and Cornwall Trading Post nearby.
- 1900: The area was surveyed for a possible settlement, but little developed of it.
- 1901: The area was surveyed again by Fred Young who was particularly impressed with a piece of land on the northwest shore of Sturgeon Lake.
- 1916: The first pioneers settled in the area nearby as its soil was rich for farming.
- 1929: The first post office was opened in the community.[3]
[edit] Attractions
Valleyview's main recreational activity is found at the ice rink, named Polar Palace. This is where the Valleyview's hockey team (the Valleyview Jets) plays regular games in the Peace Region league. Also located in the ice rink is a curling rink which has regular curling matches.
The nearby Sturgeon Lake provides setting for outdoor activities. Two provincial parks are established on its shores: Young's Point Provincial Park (beach, boating, fishing, camping) and Williamson Provincial Park (beach, boating, fishing).
Valleyview is also the proud home of the 3-time Iditarod champion, Jocelyn Proulx.
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[edit] References
- ^ Town of Vallyview. Mayor and Council. Retrieved on 2007-09-13.
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Valleyview - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-13.
- ^ Discover the Peace Country. Town of Valleyview.
[edit] External links
- Town of Valleyview
- Discover the Peace Country. Valleyview
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