Etzikom
Etzikom
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 1 |
| Municipal district | County of Forty Mile No. 8 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unincorporated |
| • Governing body | County of Forty Mile No. 8 Council |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
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| Area code | +1-403 |
| Highways | Highway 61 |
| Waterways | Pakowki Lake |
Etzikom is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within the County of Forty Mile No. 8.[1] It is approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Foremost on Highway 61.
Etzikom was founded in 1915.[2] Its name comes from the Blackfoot language word for valley or coulee, referring to Etzikom Coulee.
Etzikom is also home to The Canadian National Historic Windmill Centre, a museum dedicated to windmills throughout history.
Each year, Etzikom holds its annual Fun Run.
Etzikom's respresentative in Alberta's provincial legislature is Drew Barnes.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2010-04-01). "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-06-24.
- ^ Ondrik, Alice (1975). Etzikom, 1915-1975. p. 1.
- ^ Alberta Assembly. Drew Barnes
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