Lamont, Alberta
Lamont | |
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Town | |
| Town of Lamont | |
 Ukrainian Catholic Church in Lamont | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | Lamont County |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | June 14, 1910 |
| • Town | May 31, 1968 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bill Skinner |
| • Governing body | Lamont Town Council |
| Area (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 9.27 km2 (3.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 653 m (2,142 ft) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 1,753 |
| • Density | 189.2/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code | -1+780 |
| Highways | Highway 15 Highway 831 Highway 29 |
| Website | Official website |
Lamont is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located 60 kilometres (37 mi) east of Edmonton at the junction of Highway 15 and Highway 831.
History
The town was named in honour of Canadian politician John Henderson Lamont.
The Lamont Hospital opened in 1912, serving the entire region.[5]
On November 29, 1960, a school bus carrying students from nearby Chipman to school in Lamont was struck by a train, killing 17 students (15 girls and two boys). The collision occurred on the east side of town at a crossing just north of Highway 15 before 9:00 am.[6]
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Lamont had a population of 1,753 living in 643 of its 673 total dwellings, a 5% change from its 2006 adjusted population of 1,669. With a land area of 9.27 km2 (3.58 sq mi), it had a population density of 189.1/km2 (489.8/sq mi) in 2011.[3]
In 2006, Lamont had a population of 1,664 living in 643 dwellings, a 1.7% decrease from 2001. The town has a land area of 4.59 km2 (1.77 sq mi) and a population density of 362.4/km2 (939/sq mi).[7]
Media
The Lamont Leader and Farm 'n' Friends are local weekly newspapers that serve Lamont.[8][9]
Notable people
- Gene Achtymichuk, former professional hockey player
- Brian O'Kurley, former member of Canadian Parliament
See also
References
- ^ "Location and History Profile: Town of Lamont" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 358. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2019-05-09. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Choriawy, Cathy (1989). Commerce in the country : a land use and structural history of the Luzan grocery store. Edmonton: Alberta Culture, Historical Resources Division. p. 21.
- ^ Edmonton Journal (Jana G. Pruden) (2010-11-21). "Survivors recall 'The Tragedy'". Retrieved 2010-11-21.
- ^ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Lamont - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-12.
- ^ "About". Caribou Publishing. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
- ^ "Farm 'n' Friends". Cowley Newspapers. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
External links
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