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For the municipal district, see Spirit River No. 133, Alberta.
Spirit River
Town
Town of Spirit River
Country Canada
Province Alberta
RegionNorthern Alberta
Census division19
Municipal districtM.D. of Spirit River No. 133
Government
[1]
 • MayorAllan J. Georget
 • Governing bodySpirit River Town Council
Area
 (2011)[2]
 • Total2.81 km2 (1.08 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
640 m (2,100 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total1,025
 • Density365.4/km2 (946/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
Area code1-780
HighwaysHighway 49
Highway 731
WaterwaysSpirit River
Dunvegan Creek
WebsiteOfficial website

Spirit River is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located 78 km (48 mi) north of Grande Prairie at the junction of Highway 49 and Highway 731. The first school opened in 1910 and the railroad arrived in 1916.[4]

Demographics

In the 2011 Census, the Town of Spirit River had a population of 1,025 living in 425 of its 471 total dwellings, a -10.7% change from its 2006 population of 1,148. With a land area of 2.81 km2 (1.08 sq mi), it had a population density of 364.8/km2 (944.7/sq mi) in 2011.[2]

In 2006, Spirit River had a:

  • population of 1,148 living in 466 dwellings (a 4.4% increase from 2001),
  • a land area of 2.81 km2 (1.08 sq mi), and
  • a population density of 409.2/km2 (1,060/sq mi).[5]

Economy

The community is largely agricultural, being located in the fertile Peace Country. Together with nearby Rycroft, it is also a service centre for the oil and gas industry.

Attractions

The town is home to the Spirit River and District Museum.[6]

Government

The Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133's municipal office is located in Spirit River. It is also home to the Peace-Wapiti School Board and provincial offices for Alberta Agriculture.

Infrastructure

Transportation

A paved airport accommodates medical emergency flights and private aircraft.

Health care

Spirit River is home to a hospital.

Education

The town is home to two schools – St. Marie Catholic School and Spirit River Regional Academy.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 9, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "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 9, 2013.
  4. ^ Spirit River History Book Committee (1989). Chepi sepe : Spirit River : the land, the people. p. 16. ISBN 88925-781-7. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: length (help)
  5. ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Spirit River - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  6. ^ "Spirit River and District Museum". Retrieved 2012-08-02.
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