Bonnyville, Alberta
| Bonnyville | |||
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| Town of Bonnyville | |||
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| Motto: It's Multi-Natural | |||
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| Coordinates: 54°16′05″N 110°43′49″W / 54.26806°N 110.73028°W | |||
| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Alberta |
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| Region | Central Alberta | ||
| Census division | 12 | ||
| Municipal district | M.D. of Bonnyville No. 87 | ||
| Incorporated | 1929 (Village) | ||
| 1949 (Town) | |||
| Government[1] | |||
| • Mayor | Ernie Isley | ||
| • Governing body | Bonnyville Town Council | ||
| • MP | Brian Storseth (Westlock—St. Paul - Cons) | ||
| • MLA | Genia Leskiw (Bonnyville-Cold Lake - PC) | ||
| Area (2011)[2] | |||
| • Total | 14.10 km2 (5.44 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) | ||
| Population (2011)[2] | |||
| • Total | 6,216 | ||
| • Density | 440.7/km2 (1,141/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | MST (UTC−7) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC−6) | ||
| Postal code span | T9N | ||
| Area code(s) | +1-780 | ||
| Highways | Highway 28 Buffalo Trail |
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| Waterways | Moose Lake Beaver River |
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| Website | Official website | ||
Bonnyville, Alberta is a town situated in east-central Alberta between the City of Cold Lake and the Town of St. Paul. It is the seat of the surrounding Municipal District (M.D.) of Bonnyville No. 87.
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Geography [edit]
Bonnyville is located on the north shore of Jessie Lake.[3] The lake is an important staging area for thousands of migrating birds, and therefore attracts birdwatchers.[citation needed] Other nearby lakes include Moose Lake and Muriel Lake.
Demographics [edit]
The Town of Bonnyville's 2012 municipal census counted a population of 6,837,[4] a 5.7% increase over its 2009 municipal census population of 6,470.[5][6]
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Bonnyville had a population of 6,216 living in 2,324 of its 2,482 total dwellings, a 6.6% change from its 2006 population of 5,832. With a land area of 14.1 km2 (5.4 sq mi), it had a population density of 440.9/km2 (1,142/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
In 2006, Bonnyville had a population of 5,832 living in 2,394 dwellings, a 2.2% increase from 2001. The town has an area of 14.10 km2 (5.44 sq mi) and a population density of 413.5 inhabitants per square kilometer.[7]
Bonnyville is home to numerous French-speaking residents and many Ukrainian-Canadians.[8]
The largest religion in the town is Christianity, evidenced by the visibility and involvement in the community of its many churches. [9]
| Visible minority and Aboriginal population (Canada 2006 Census) | |||
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| Population group | Population | % of total population | |
| White | 4,950 | 86.5% | |
| Visible minority group Source:[10] |
South Asian | 35 | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 10 | 0.2% | |
| Black | 10 | 0.2% | |
| Filipino | 45 | 0.8% | |
| Latin American | 10 | 0.2% | |
| Arab | 90 | 1.6% | |
| Southeast Asian | 0 | 0% | |
| West Asian | 0 | 0% | |
| Korean | 0 | 0% | |
| Japanese | 0 | 0% | |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 0 | 0% | |
| Multiple visible minority | 0 | 0% | |
| Total visible minority population | 205 | 3.6% | |
| Aboriginal group Source:[11] |
First Nations | 160 | 2.8% |
| Métis | 390 | 6.8% | |
| Inuit | 0 | 0% | |
| Aboriginal, n.i.e. | 15 | 0.3% | |
| Multiple Aboriginal identity | 0 | 0% | |
| Total Aboriginal population | 570 | 10% | |
| Total population | 5,725 | 100% | |
Economy [edit]
Bonnyville's economy is based on nearby oil reserves and agricultural resources, and benefits from its location between the markets of St. Paul and Cold Lake.[citation needed]
Attractions [edit]
In celebration of Bonnyville's centennial year (2007), the town constructed the Centennial Centre, an educational and recreational centre, as an extension of the R. J. Lalonde Arena and the Bonnyville & District Agriplex.[citation needed] Its construction was somewhat controversial as its cost exceeded the original estimate and required a tax hike for both residents of the town and the municipal district.[citation needed]
Sports [edit]
Bonnyville is home to the Bonnyville Pontiacs, a junior hockey team playing in the Alberta Junior Hockey League. The team plays out of the R. J. Lalonde Arena, which is part of the Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre.[12]
Government [edit]
Bonnyville is located within the Bonnyville-Cold Lake provincial electoral district. The current MLA is Genia Leskiw. Previous to the 2008 election, the MLA was Denis Ducharme.
Education [edit]
Lakeland Catholic School District No. 150 and Northern Lights School Division No. 69 operate public schools within Bonnyville.[13][14]
- Lakeland Catholic School District No. 150
- École Notre Dame Elementary School (offering kindergarten through grade 4 English and French programming)[15]
- École Dr. Bernard Brosseau School (offering grade 5 through grade 8 English and French programming)[16]
- École Notre Dame High School (offering grade 9 through grade 12 programming)[17]
- Northern Lights School Division No. 69
- Duclos School (offering kindergarten through grade 4 programming)[18]
- H.E. Bourgoin School (offering grade 5 through grade 8 programming)[19]
- Bonnyville Centralized High School (offering grade 9 through grade 12 programming)[20]
- Bonnyville Outreach School (offering grade 9 through grade 12 programming)[21]
Notable residents [edit]
- Jean Bourbeau, professional hockey player
- Denis Ducharme, former provincial politician
- Justin Fontaine, professional hockey player
- Jon Kalinski, professional hockey player
- Genia Leskiw, provincial politician
- Ernie Isley, school principal. provincial politician, mayor
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ Town of Bonnyville (2006). "Mayor's message". Archived from the original on 2007-07-07. Retrieved 2007-06-22.
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
- ^ "Civic Address Map". Town of Bonnyville. 2008-09-22. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ "Town of Bonnville 2012 Census Results". Town of Bonnyville. 2012-07-17. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
- ^ "2011 Municipal Affairs Population List". Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2011-10-05. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
- ^ "Alberta 2009 Official Population List". Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2009-09-15. Retrieved 2010-09-14.
- ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Bonnyville - Community Statistics". Retrieved 2007-06-06.
- ^ "Bonnyville - Community Statistics". Statistics Canada. Census 2011. Retrieved 2013-04-25.
- ^ "Town of Bonnyville (Places of Worship)". Retrieved 2013-04-25.
- ^ [1], Community Profiles from the 2006 Census, Statistics Canada - Census Subdivision
- ^ [2], Aboriginal Population Profile from the 2006 Census, Statistics Canada - Census Subdivision
- ^ "RJ Lalonde Arena". Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre. 2008-09-22. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ "Lakeland Catholic Schools". Lakeland Catholic School District. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
- ^ "Welcome". Northern Lights School Division No. 69. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
- ^ "École Notre Dame Elementary School". Lakeland Catholic School District. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
- ^ "École Dr. Bernard Brosseau School". Lakeland Catholic School District. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
- ^ "École Notre Dame High School". Lakeland Catholic School District. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
- ^ "Duclos School: Programs". Northern Lights School Division No. 69. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
- ^ "H.E. Bourgoin Middle School: Programs of Study". Northern Lights School Division No. 69. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
- ^ "Bonnyville Centralized High School: Programs". Northern Lights School Division No. 69. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
- ^ "Bonnyville Outreach School: Programs". Northern Lights School Division No. 69. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
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