Grande Cache

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Grande Cache
Town
Town of Grande Cache
Highway 40 through Grande Cache
Highway 40 through Grande Cache
Country Canada
Province Alberta
RegionNorthern Alberta
Census division18
Municipal districtM.D. of Greenview No. 16
Founded1969
Government
 • MayorLouise Krewusik
 • Governing bodyGrande Cache Town Council
 • MPRob Merrifield (Cons - Yellowhead)
 • MLAsRobin Campbell (PC - West Yellowhead)
Area
 (2011)[2]
 • Total35.48 km2 (13.70 sq mi)
Elevation
1,280 m (4,200 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total4,319
 • Density121.7/km2 (315/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Postal code
Area code+1-780
WebsiteTown of Grande Cache

Grande Cache is a town in west-central Alberta, Canada, located 145 kilometres (90 mi) northwest of Hinton and 435 kilometres (270 mi) west of Edmonton. It is located in the Municipal District of Greenview, between Highway 40 and the Smoky River, at the northern border of Alberta's Rockies. The town is the gateway to the Willmore Wilderness Park .

History

The New Town of Grande Cache was created by the Order in Council 1605/66 of the Alberta Government 1966-09-01. The purpose of creating a new town was to open the area for the development of coal mines. New town status allowed the town to use the Alberta Government as a guarantor for debt.

Construction of the town began in 1969. By 1971 a hospital, schools, stores, and the first homes were built.

Grande Cache received Town status by the Order in Council 749/83 on September 1, 1983.

The town suffered a boom-bust cycle due to the dependence on a single employer that depended on a single commodity: coal. In an attempt to diversify the economy additional industries were encouraged to develop in the area. This included a wood chip plant and a Corrections Canada facility. In recent years, wilderness tourism is an increasing industry.

Geography

Grande Cache Lake

The town is built on a plateau that is just below the subalpine level of the Rocky Mountains. The town site is surrounded by three valleys: to the north is the Smoky River; to the west is the Sulphur River; to the south is Victor Lake and Grande Cache Lake. To the east of town is Grande Mountain.

Climate

Grande Cache experiences a subarctic climate (Köppen climate classification Dfc).

Climate data for Grande Cache
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 14
(57)
16
(61)
18
(64)
25
(77)
29.5
(85.1)
30
(86)
31
(88)
31
(88)
32
(90)
24
(75)
18
(64)
16
(61)
32
(90)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −2.2
(28.0)
−1
(30)
2.6
(36.7)
8.5
(47.3)
13.3
(55.9)
17.1
(62.8)
19.6
(67.3)
19
(66)
14.7
(58.5)
9
(48)
0.6
(33.1)
−2.5
(27.5)
8.2
(46.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) −7.1
(19.2)
−6.5
(20.3)
−2.9
(26.8)
2.7
(36.9)
7.3
(45.1)
11.1
(52.0)
13.3
(55.9)
12.7
(54.9)
8.9
(48.0)
4
(39)
−4.2
(24.4)
−7.5
(18.5)
2.7
(36.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −12.1
(10.2)
−11.9
(10.6)
−8.4
(16.9)
−3.2
(26.2)
1.4
(34.5)
5
(41)
7
(45)
6.4
(43.5)
3.1
(37.6)
−1.1
(30.0)
−8.9
(16.0)
−12.5
(9.5)
−2.9
(26.8)
Record low °C (°F) −39
(−38)
−41
(−42)
−37.8
(−36.0)
−22
(−8)
−12
(10)
−3.9
(25.0)
0.5
(32.9)
−5
(23)
−10
(14)
−30
(−22)
−43
(−45)
−41
(−42)
−43
(−45)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 24.9
(0.98)
26.6
(1.05)
30.5
(1.20)
25.6
(1.01)
57.8
(2.28)
69
(2.7)
83.2
(3.28)
70.1
(2.76)
52.5
(2.07)
34.3
(1.35)
33.6
(1.32)
31.5
(1.24)
539.6
(21.24)
Source: Environment Canada[3]

Demographics

In the 2011 Census, the Town of Grande Cache had a population of 4,319 living in 1,563 of its 1,752 total dwellings, a 14.2% change from its 2006 population of 3,783. With a land area of 35.48 km2 (13.70 sq mi), it had a population density of 121.731/km2 (315.28/sq mi) in 2011.[2]

According to Canada 2006 Census:[4]

  • Population: 3,783 (4,441 in 1996)
  • Land area: 35.48 km2 (13.70 sq mi)
  • Growth rate (2001–2006): -1.2%
  • Median family income: $79,923
  • Average value of private dwelling: $224,231

Attractions

Sports

Grande Cache is the home of the Canadian Death Race.

Infrastructure

Grande Cache is the site of the Grande Cache Institution, a medium-security prison.

Transportation

Grande Cache is connected to Grande Prairie and Hinton via Highway 40. There is no bus service to Grande Cache. Grande Cache Airport is 24 km (15 mi) outside of town. There are no scheduled flights into Grande Cache Airport.

Education

Local Schools:

Media

Grande Cache has one weekly paper, the Grande Cache Mountaineer.

Notable residents

See also

References

  1. ^ Town of Grande Cache. "Town Staff". Archived from the original on 2007-04-29. Retrieved 2007-06-23.
  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. ^ Environment Canada Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 24 July 2009
  4. ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Grande Cache - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)

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