Nanton, Alberta
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| Coordinates: 50°20′58″N 113°46′18″W / 50.34944°N 113.77167°WCoordinates: 50°20′58″N 113°46′18″W / 50.34944°N 113.77167°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 3 |
| Municipal District | Willow Creek No. 26 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | John J. Blake |
| • Governing body | Nanton Town Council |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 4.25 km2 (1.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,025 m (3,363 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,055 |
| • Density | 483.3/km2 (1,251.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways | Highway 2 Highway 533 |
| Website | Town of Nanton |
Nanton is a town in southern Alberta, Canada. Nanton was named after Sir Augustus Meredith Nanton, of Winnipeg (1860–1925) who directed firms that offered financing for farms and ranches throughout the west. It is located south of Calgary at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 533.
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[edit] Demographics
The population of the Town of Nanton according to its 2009 municipal census is 2,124.[2]
In 2006, Nanton had a population of 2,055 living in 853 dwellings, an 11.6% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 4.25 km2 (1.64 sq mi) and a population density of 483.3 /km2 (1,252 /sq mi).[1]
[edit] Attractions
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Nanton is known primarily for three distinct features: the first being its aviation museum (Bomber Command Museum of Canada), second being its high number of antique shops, and third being its two fully restored grain elevators on north-bound Highway 2.
The Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre is a set of restored grain elevators located in the centre of Nanton. The "Save One" society's goal is to preserve examples of old grain elevators to educate visitors about the town's, and Alberta's, agricultural history.
[edit] Sports
The Nanton Palominos Senior A Hockey team have been in operation since 1947.[citation needed] They currently play in the Ranchland Hockey League.[3]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Nanton - Community Profile". http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4803026&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Nanton&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4803026. Retrieved 2007-06-12.
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2009-09-15). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List". http://municipalaffairs.gov.ab.ca/documents/LGS/2009pop.pdf. Retrieved 2010-09-14.
- ^ "Nanton Palaminos 2011-2012". Ranchland Hockey League.
[edit] External links
- Town of Nanton
- The Foothills Guide - Nanton Community/Regional Portal (Business Listings, Classifieds, & Events)
- Nanton and District Chamber of Commerce
- Bomber Command Museum of Canada
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