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| Glendon | |||
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| Village of Glendon | |||
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| Coordinates: 54°14′54″N 111°09′13″W / 54.24833°N 111.15361°W | |||
| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Alberta |
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| Region | Northern Alberta | ||
| Census division | 12 | ||
| Municipal District | Bonnyville | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | John Larry Lofstrand | ||
| • Governing body | Glendon Village Council | ||
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| Area[1] | |||
| • Total | 1.98 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 587 m (1,926 ft) | ||
| Population (2006)[1] | |||
| • Total | 421 | ||
| • Density | 212/km2 (549.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) | ||
| Highways | Highway 882 Highway 660 |
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| Website | Village of Glendon | ||
Coordinates: 54°14′53.9″N 111°09′13.0″W / 54.248306°N 111.15361°W
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.[2] It is one of the Giants of the Prairies.[3] Next to the roadside attraction is the Perogy Cafe, which serves "Ukrainian and Chinese Perogies". Glendon is home to former NHLer Stan Smyl.
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[edit] Demographics
The population of the Village of Glendon according to its 2007 municipal census is 483.[4]
In 2006, Glendon had a population of 421 living in 185 dwellings, a 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).[1]
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[edit] References
- ^ a b c Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Glendon - Community Profile". http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4812012&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Glendon&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4812012. Retrieved 2007-06-07.
- ^ Municipal District of Bonnyville. Glendon Giant Perogy
- ^ Big Tings. Glendon Perogy
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2009-09-15). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List". http://municipalaffairs.gov.ab.ca/documents/LGS/2009pop.pdf. Retrieved 2010-09-12.
[edit] External links
- Municipal District of Bonnyville: Village of Glendon
- Glendon photos
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