Legal, Alberta
Legal | |
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Town | |
| Town of Legal | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Capital Region |
| Census division | 11 |
| County | Sturgeon |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Lisa Magera |
| • Governing body | Legal Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.55 km2 (0.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 705 m (2,313 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,192 |
| • Density | 466.7/km2 (1,209/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Area code | -1+780 |
| Highway | Highway 651 |
| Waterway | Manawan Lake |
| Website | Town of Legal |
Legal (Template:Pron-en) is a town in central Alberta, Canada within Sturgeon County. It is located 2.4 km (1.5 mi) east of Highway 2 on Highway 651, approximately 42 km (26 mi) north of Edmonton.
Legal was founded as a Francophone settlement and is known for its French-themed murals.
Demographics
In 2006, Legal had a population of 1,192 living in 424 dwellings, a 12.7% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 2.55 km2 (0.98 sq mi) and a population density of 466.7/km2 (1,209/sq mi).[2]
Education
The Greater North Central Francophone Education Region No. 2 operates a francophone elementary/junior school in Legal named Citadelle School (École Citadelle), while Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools operates an English elementary/junior school.
Notable residents
- Kyle Chipchura – professional hockey player
See also
References
- ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 9, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Legal - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-12.
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