Caroline, Alberta
Caroline | |
|---|---|
| Village of Caroline | |
.jpg) Longbranch Saloon | |
| Motto: Prospering at Nature's Doorstep | |
  Location in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 52°05′36.2″N 114°44′22.5″W / 52.093389°N 114.739583°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 9 |
| Municipal district | Clearwater County |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | December 31, 1951 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | John Rimmer |
| • Governing body | Caroline Village Council |
| Area (2016)[2] | |
| • Land | 2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,065 m (3,494 ft) |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 512 |
| • Density | 250.4/km2 (649/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Postal code span | T0M-0M0 |
| Highways | Highway 22 Highway 54 |
| Website | Official website |
Caroline /ˈkærəlaɪn/ is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located southwest of Red Deer.
The community is named after Caroline Langley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Langley. The family opened the community's original post office in 1908.[3]
Demographics
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Caroline recorded a population of 512 living in 233 of its 259 total private dwellings, a 2.2% change from its 2011 population of 501. With a land area of 2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi), it had a population density of 251.0/km2 (650.0/sq mi) in 2016.[2]
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Caroline had a population of 501 living in 201 of its 248 total dwellings, a -2.7% change from its 2006 population of 515. With a land area of 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi), it had a population density of 253.0/km2 (655.3/sq mi) in 2011.[4]
Notable people
- Kurt Browning, world champion figure skater[3]
- Kris Russell, professional ice hockey player
- Ryan Russell, professional ice hockey player
- Jim Vandermeer, professional ice hockey player
- Pete Vandermeer, former professional ice hockey player
Gas discovery
In the mid-1980s a large gas field valued at 10 billion dollars was discovered nearby and subsequently developed by Shell.
See also
References
- ^ "Location and History Profile: Village of Caroline" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 14, 2016. p. 134. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ a b Larry Donovan & Tom Monto (2006). Alberta Place Names: The Fascinating People & Stories Behind the Naming of Alberta. Dragon Hill Publishing Ltd. p. 37. ISBN 1-896124-11-9.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
