Spirit River, Alberta
| Spirit River | |
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| — Town — | |
| Town of Spirit River | |
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| Coordinates: 55°46′55″N 118°50′02″W / 55.78194°N 118.83389°WCoordinates: 55°46′55″N 118°50′02″W / 55.78194°N 118.83389°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 19 |
| Municipal district | M.D. of Spirit River No. 133 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Allan J. Georget |
| • Governing body | Spirit River Town Council |
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| Area (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 2.81 km2 (1.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 625 m (2,051 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,025 |
| • Density | 365.4/km2 (946/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Area code(s) | 1-780 |
| Highways | Highway 49 Highway 731 |
| Waterways | Spirit River Dunvegan Creek |
| Website | Official website |
Spirit River is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located 78 km (48 mi) north of Grande Prairie at the junction of Highway 49 and Highway 731.
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Demographics [edit]
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Spirit River had a population of 1,025 living in 425 of its 471 total dwellings, a -10.7% change from its 2006 population of 1,148. With a land area of 2.81 km2 (1.08 sq mi), it had a population density of 364.8/km2 (944.7/sq mi) in 2011.[1]
In 2006, Spirit River had a:
- population of 1,148 living in 466 dwellings (a 4.4% increase from 2001),
- a land area of 2.81 km2 (1.08 sq mi), and
- a population density of 409.2 /km2 (1,060 /sq mi).[2]
Economy [edit]
The community is largely agricultural, being located in the fertile Peace Country. Together with nearby Rycroft, it is also a service centre for the oil and gas industry.
Attractions [edit]
The town is home to the Spirit River and District Museum.[3]
Government [edit]
Spirit River is the seat for both the Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133, Saddle Hills County and the Peace-Wapiti School Board. The town also is home to provincial offices for Alberta Agriculture.
Infrastructure [edit]
- Transportation
A paved airport accommodates medical emergency flights and private aircraft.
- Health care
Spirit River is home to a hospital.
Education [edit]
The town is home to two schools – St. Marie Catholic School and Spirit River Regional Academy.
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Spirit River - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-12.
- ^ "Spirit River and District Museum". Retrieved 2012-08-02.
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