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Bruce
Bruce Hotel and Restaurant
Bruce Hotel and Restaurant
Country Canada
Province Alberta
Census divisionNo. 10
MunicipalityBeaver County
Government
 • TypeUnincorporated
 • Governing bodyBeaver County Council
Elevation
680 m (2,230 ft)
Population
 (2009)
 • Total71
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
Postal Code

Bruce is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within Beaver County.[1] It is located along Highway 14 between Viking and Ryley, approximately 115 kilometers (71 mi) east of Edmonton, and has an elevation of 680 meters (2,230 ft).

According to the 2009 Beaver County Census, Bruce had a population of 71.[2] The hamlet is located in census division No. 10 and in the federal riding of Vegreville-Wainwright.

Bruce has held an annual rodeo since 1914, the oldest one day rodeo in Canada.

Notable residents

Samantha King – Canadian country/blues singer[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2010-04-01). "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-06-20.
  2. ^ Beaver County (2009). "Municipal Census Highlights" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-07-29.
  3. ^ "Festival Place – Show Details (Samantha King Trio; Dino Dominelli)". Festival Place. 2011-09-12.