Spirit River, Alberta

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Spirit River
—  Town  —
Town of Spirit River
Location of Spirit River in Alberta
Coordinates: 55°46′55″N 118°50′02″W / 55.78194°N 118.83389°W / 55.78194; -118.83389Coordinates: 55°46′55″N 118°50′02″W / 55.78194°N 118.83389°W / 55.78194; -118.83389
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
 • MLA
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.

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