Viking, Alberta
Viking | |
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Town | |
| Town of Viking | |
 Main Street | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | Beaver County |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | February 5, 1909 |
| • Town | November 10, 1952 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | David Zayonce |
| • Governing body | Viking Town Council |
| Area (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 3.76 km2 (1.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 691 m (2,267 ft) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 1,041 |
| • Density | 277.1/km2 (718/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code | |
| Area code(s) | +1-780, +1-587 |
| Highways | Highway 14 Highway 36 |
| Railway | Canadian National Railway |
| Waterway | Thomas Lake |
| Website | www |
Viking /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located at the intersection of Highway 14 (Poundmaker Trail) and Highway 36 (Veterans Memorial Highway), approximately 121 km (75 mi) east of Edmonton.
The town also lends its name to the Viking Formation, an oil bearing stratigraphical unit.
History
Viking was settled in 1909 by Scandinavian settlers.
On July 7, 2005, the community ice arena was severely damaged by fire.[5] Construction began on a new arena, called the "Viking Carena Complex" and was completed on August 17, 2007.
Viking celebrated its centennial in 2009.
Geography
Climate
Viking experiences a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb).
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Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Viking had a population of 1,041 living in 445 of its 473 total dwellings, a -4.1% change from its 2006 population of 1,085. With a land area of 3.76 km2 (1.45 sq mi), it had a population density of 276.9/km2 (717.1/sq mi) in 2011.[3]
In 2006, Viking had a population of 1,085 living in 494 dwellings, a 3.1% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 3.76 km2 (1.45 sq mi) and a population density of 288.8/km2 (748/sq mi).[7]
Economy
The majority of economic activity is in the agriculture, oil and gas, textile, and manufacturing industries.
Arts and culture
Viking won the national Communities in Bloom contest in 2000.[8]
Attractions
Many parks and flower gardens are maintained throughout the town. One of the most notable parks is Troll Park, which celebrates Vikings's rich Scandinavian history with native plants, trolls hidden throughout the park, and a giant troll mountain.
Infrastructure
The Viking Airport is a small airport owned by the Town of Viking 3 miles (4.8 km) west of the townsite, with the Canadian airport identifier of CEE8.[9]
As a flag stop, Via Rail's The Canadian calls at the Viking railway station three times per week in each direction.
Notable people
- Cory Clouston, former hockey coach
- Don Mazankowski, former politician
- Donald Sanderlin, Olympian
- Glen Sather, president of the New York Rangers, former coach and general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, and former professional hockey player
- Sutter family, a hockey family that includes Brent, Brian, Duane, Rich, Ron, and Darryl, all of whom formerly played professional hockey in the NHL
See also
References
- ^ "Location and History Profile: Town of Viking" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. 7 October 2016. p. 709. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- ^ "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 9 October 2013.
- ^ CBC News (June 2007). Fire damages Viking arena; Sutter memorabilia saved
- ^ Environment Canada—[1]. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
- ^ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Viking - Community Profile". Retrieved 13 June 2007.
- ^ Communities in Bloom Alberta Participants.Viking is year 2000 national winner[permanent dead link]
- ^ Canadian Owners and Pilots Association Places to Fly. Viking Airport
External links
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