Glendon, Alberta

Coordinates: 54°14′53.9″N 111°09′13.0″W / 54.248306°N 111.153611°W / 54.248306; -111.153611
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Glendon
Village
Village of Glendon
Flag of Glendon
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Country Canada
Province Alberta
RegionNorthern Alberta
Census division12
Municipal districtM.D of Bonnyville No. 87
Government
[1]
 • MayorLaura Papirny
 • Governing bodyGlendon Village Council
Area
 (2011)[2]
 • Total1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi)
Elevation
587 m (1,926 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total486
 • Density245.1/km2 (635/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
HighwaysHighway 882
Highway 660
WebsiteOfficial website

54°14′53.9″N 111°09′13.0″W / 54.248306°N 111.153611°W / 54.248306; -111.153611

Glendon is a village in northern Alberta north of St. Paul.

In 1993, the town unveiled its roadside tribute to the perogy. Their "Giant Perogy," complete with fork, is 7.6 m (24.9 ft) in height.[3] It is one of the Giants of the Prairies.[4] Next to the roadside attraction is the Perogy Cafe, which serves "Ukrainian and Chinese Perogies". Glendon is home to former NHLer Stan Smyl.

Demographics

In the 2011 Census, the Village of Glendon had a population of 486 living in 204 of its 229 total dwellings, a 15.4% change from its 2006 population of 421. With a land area of 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi), it had a population density of 245.5/km2 (635.7/sq mi) in 2011.[2]

In its 2007 municipal census, the Village of Glendon had a population of 483.[5]

In 2006, Glendon had a population of 421 living in 185 dwellings, an 8.3% decrease from 2001. The village has a land area of 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi) and a population density of 212.3/km2 (550/sq mi).[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 9, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Municipal District of Bonnyville. Glendon Giant Perogy
  4. ^ Big Things. Glendon Perogy
  5. ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2009-09-15). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-09-12.
  6. ^ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Glendon - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-07.

External links

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