Kitscoty
Kitscoty | |
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| Village of Kitscoty | |
 Main Street, Kitscoty | |
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| Nickname: Biggest Little Sports Centre in Alberta | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | County of Vermilion River |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | March 22, 1911 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Daryl Frank |
| • Governing body | Kitscoty Village Council |
| Area (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 1.54 km2 (0.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 670 m (2,200 ft) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 846 |
| • Density | 549.8/km2 (1,424/sq mi) |
| • Dwellings | 316 |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Yellowhead Highway |
| Website | Official website |
The Village of Kitscoty in Alberta is situated at the junction of Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway) and Highway 897 (the proposed link to Cold Lake). The village is located approximately midway between Edmonton and Saskatoon (225 km (140 mi) and 295 km (183 mi) respectively). In addition, the village is within short commuting distance of Lloydminster. The CN railway tracks also pass through Kitscoty. The surrounding County of Vermilion River's municipal office is located in Kitscoty.
Kitscoty is located in a prime agricultural area which has much heavy oil activity, both of which provide employment opportunities for the residents.
History
The first settlers came to the district in 1905, and was incorporated as a Village in 1911. Kitscoty originally served a trading area stretching from Cold Lake in the north to the Battle River in the south. Kitscoty is named after a famous cromlech, 3 large stones in a tripod arrangement, found near a settlement in England known as Kit's Coty House.[5]
Demographics
The population of the Village of Kitscoty according to its 2016 municipal census is 976,[6] a 0.9% change from its 2013 municipal census population of 967.[7]
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Kitscoty had a population of 846 living in 300 of its 316 total dwellings, a 19.3% change from its 2006 population of 709. With a land area of 1.54 km2 (0.59 sq mi), it had a population density of 549.4/km2 (1,422.8/sq mi) in 2011.[3]
In 2006, Kitscoty had a population of 709 living in 263 dwellings, a 5.7% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 1.54 km2 (0.59 sq mi) and a population density of 460.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.[8]
Education
There is an elementary school and a junior/senior high school within the village.
See also
References
- ^ "Location and History Profile: Village of Kitscoty" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 21, 2016. p. 414. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs: Municipal Officials Search
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
- ^ "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town)" (PDF) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ^ Ronaghan, Allen (1973). Earnest-Minded Men : an account of local government in the County of Vermilion River. Kitscoty, Alberta: County of Vermilion River. p. 191.
- ^ "Village of Kitscoty 2016 Municipal Census Statistics". Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "August 2013 Newsletter" (PDF). Village of Kitscoty. August 2013. p. 9. Retrieved July 15, 2013.
- ^ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Kitscoty - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-08.
External links
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