Viking, Alberta
| Viking | |
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| Town of Viking | |
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| Coordinates: 53°5′43″N 111°46′37″W / 53.09528°N 111.77694°WCoordinates: 53°5′43″N 111°46′37″W / 53.09528°N 111.77694°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| County | Beaver |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marlene Grandinetti |
| • Governing body | Viking Town Council |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 3.76 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 690 m (2,264 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,085 |
| • Density | 288.8/km2 (748/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC−7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC−6) |
| Postal code | T0B 4N0 |
| Area code(s) | +1-780 |
| Highways | Highway 14 Highway 36 |
| Waterway | Thomas Lake |
| Website | Town of Viking |
Viking (
/ˈvaɪkɪŋ/) is a town located in central Alberta, Canada. The majority of economic activity is in the agriculture, oil and gas, textile, and manufacturing industries.
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[edit] History
Viking was settled in 1909 by Scandinavian settlers. Viking celebrated its centennial in 2009.
[edit] Infrastructure
The Viking Airport is a small airport owned by the Town of Viking 3 miles (4.8 km) west of the townsite, with the Canadian airport identifier of CEE8.[2] The town also lends its name to the Viking Formation, an oil bearing stratigraphical unit.
As a flag stop Via Rail's The Canadian calls at the Viking railway station three times per week, in each direction.
On July 7, 2005, the community ice arena was severely damaged by fire.[3] Construction began on a new arena, called the "Viking Carena Complex" and was completed on August 17, 2007. On May 3, 2008, the Carena had its first graduation ceremony.
Many parks and flower gardens are maintained throughout the town. One of the most notable parks is Troll Park. It celebrates Vikings's rich Scandinavian history with native plants, trolls hidden throughout the park, and a giant troll mountain. Viking won the national Communities in Bloom contest in 2000.[4]
[edit] Demographics
The town had a population of 1,052 in 2001.
In 2006, Viking had a population of 1,085 living in 494 dwellings, a 3.1% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 3.76 km2 (1.45 sq mi) and a population density of 288.8 /km2 (748 /sq mi).[1]
[edit] Climate
Viking experiences a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb).
| Climate data for Viking | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 11.1 (52.0) |
12.8 (55.0) |
18.9 (66.0) |
32.8 (91.0) |
34.4 (93.9) |
37.2 (99.0) |
39.4 (102.9) |
36.7 (98.1) |
35 (95) |
29.4 (84.9) |
20.6 (69.1) |
14.4 (57.9) |
39.4 (102.9) |
| Average high °C (°F) | −8.1 (17.4) |
−5.1 (22.8) |
1.2 (34.2) |
11.3 (52.3) |
17.9 (64.2) |
21.6 (70.9) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.1 (73.6) |
17.8 (64.0) |
10.8 (51.4) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
−6.5 (20.3) |
8.9 (48.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −13.4 (7.9) |
−10.7 (12.7) |
−4.2 (24.4) |
4.9 (40.8) |
11 (52) |
15 (59) |
16.9 (62.4) |
16 (61) |
11.1 (52.0) |
4.7 (40.5) |
−6 (21) |
−11.6 (11.1) |
2.8 (37.0) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −18.7 (−1.7) |
−16.3 (2.7) |
−9.6 (14.7) |
−1.6 (29.1) |
4 (39) |
8.4 (47.1) |
10.2 (50.4) |
8.8 (47.8) |
4.4 (39.9) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
−10.8 (12.6) |
−16.6 (2.1) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −50 (−58) |
−56.2 (−69.2) |
−41.1 (−42.0) |
−31.1 (−24.0) |
−12.2 (10.0) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
−4.4 (24.1) |
−26.7 (−16.1) |
−25.6 (−14.1) |
−38.3 (−36.9) |
−46.1 (−51.0) |
−56.2 (−69.2) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 17.9 (0.705) |
9.6 (0.378) |
14.6 (0.575) |
23.1 (0.909) |
44.1 (1.736) |
78.9 (3.106) |
81.1 (3.193) |
68.1 (2.681) |
42.5 (1.673) |
16.5 (0.65) |
16.6 (0.654) |
18.3 (0.72) |
431.3 (16.98) |
| Source: Environment Canada[5] | |||||||||||||
[edit] Notable people
- Cory Clouston - former head coach of the Ottawa Senators
- Don Mazankowski - former cabinet minister under Joe Clark and Brian Mulroney
- Glen Sather - president of the New York Rangers, former coach and general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, and former professional hockey player
- Sutter family - hockey family that includes Brent, Brian, Duane, Rich, Ron, and Darryl, all of who formerly played professional hockey in the NHL
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Viking - Community Profile". http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4810022&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Viking&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4810022. Retrieved 2007-06-13.
- ^ Canadian Owners and Pilots Association Places to Fly. Viking Airport
- ^ CBC News (June 2007). Fire damages Viking arena; Sutter memorabilia saved
- ^ Communities in Bloom Alberta Participants.Viking is year 2000 national winner
- ^ Environment Canada—[1]. Retrieved 07 April 2010.
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