Veteran, Alberta
Veteran | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Village of Veteran | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census Division | No. 4 |
| Special Area | No. 4 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pat Gorcak |
| • Governing body | Veteran Village Council |
| Area (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 0.84 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 795 m (2,608 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 249 |
| • Density | 297.0/km2 (769/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Highways | 12 884 |
| Waterways | Hamilton Lake |
| Website | Official website |
Veteran is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located on Highway 12approximately 200 km (120 mi) east of the City of Red Deer. Consort is approximately 25 km (16 mi) to the east, while Coronation is approximately 26 km (16 mi) to the west.
History
With the promise of land, many people made their way west to homestead in the Veteran area. Their ethnic origins were diverse but they shared in the optimism of a better life for themselves and their families.[2]
Veteran incorporated as a village on June 30, 1914.[3]
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Veteran had a population of 249 living in 104 of its 119 total dwellings, a -15% change from its 2006 population of 293. With a land area of 0.84 km2 (0.32 sq mi), it had a population density of 296.4/km2 (767.7/sq mi) in 2011.[1]
In 2006, Veteran had a population of 293 living in 146 dwellings, a 0.3% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 0.84 km2 (0.32 sq mi) and a population density of 349.4/km2 (905/sq mi).[4]
Attractions
Attractions in Veteran include a campground and a museum.[5] Other facilities within the community include a library, a park, a playground and a skateboard park.[5] Churches within Veteran include the Full Gospel Church and Veteran United Church.[6]
A nearby large hill named Nose Hill has historical significance as it was a meeting spot during the second North-West Rebellion.[citation needed]
Sports
Veteran has its own curling club with three sheets of ice[7] as well as an arena.[5]
Education
Veteran School serves 60 students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 9. Senior high students attend school in Consort.[8]
See also
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Where the Prairie Meets the Hills : Veteran, Loyalist and Hemaruka Districts. Veteran, Alberta: Veteran Regional History. 1977.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Unknown parameter|authors=ignored (help) - ^ "Location and History Profile: Village of Veteran". Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
- ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Veteran - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-09.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|year=(help)CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ a b c "Facilities". Village of Veteran. Retrieved 2012-11-05.
- ^ "Churches". Village of Veteran. Retrieved 2012-11-05.
- ^ "Veteran Curling Club". Village of Veteran. Retrieved 2012-11-05.
- ^ "Education". Village of Veteran. Retrieved 2012-11-05.
