Kitscoty

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Kitscoty
Village of Kitscoty
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Main Street, Kitscoty
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Nickname: 
Biggest Little Sports Centre in Alberta
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Kitscoty
Location of Kitscoty in Alberta
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Kitscoty
Kitscoty (Canada)
Coordinates: 53°20′14″N110°19′59″W / 53.33722°N 110.33306°W / 53.33722; -110.33306 Coordinates: 53°20′14″N110°19′59″W / 53.33722°N 110.33306°W / 53.33722; -110.33306
CountryCanada
Province Alberta
Region Central Alberta
Census division 10
Municipal district County of Vermilion River
Founded1905
Incorporated [1]  
   Village March 22, 1911
Government
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  MayorJoyce Bell
  Governing bodyKitscoty Village Council
Area
 (2021) [3]
  Land1.51 km2 (0.58 sq mi)
Elevation
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670 m (2,200 ft)
Population
 (2021) [3]
  Total852
  Density564.3/km2 (1,462/sq mi)
   Municipal census (2016)
976 [5]
Time zone UTC−07:00 (MST)
  Summer (DST) UTC−06:00 (MDT)
Forward sortation areas
Area codes 780, 587, 825
Highways 16, 897
Website Official website

Kitscoty is a village located in central Alberta, Canada. Situated at the junction of Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway) and Highway 897 (the link to Cold Lake), the village is located approximately midway between Edmonton and Saskatoon (225 km (140 mi) and 295 km (183 mi) respectively). In addition, the village is within short commuting distance of Lloydminster. The CN railway tracks also pass through Kitscoty. The municipal office of the surrounding County of Vermilion River's is located in Kitscoty.

Contents

Kitscoty is located in rich agricultural area which has much heavy oil activity, both of which provide employment opportunities for the residents.

History

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Kitscoty Cemetery

The first settlers came to the district in 1905, and was incorporated as a village in 1911. Kitscoty originally served a trading area stretching from Cold Lake in the north to the Battle River in the south. Kitscoty is named after a famous cromlech, 3 large stones in a tripod arrangement, found near a settlement in England known as Kit's Coty House. [6]

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Kitscoty had a population of 852 living in 304 of its 335 total private dwellings, a change of

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Kitscoty recorded a population of 925 living in 317 of its 337 total private dwellings, a

The population of the Village of Kitscoty according to its 2016 municipal census is 976, [5] a

Education

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Kitscoty

There is an elementary school and a junior/senior high school within the village.

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References

  1. "Location and History Profile: Village of Kitscoty" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 21, 2016. p. 414. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  2. Alberta Municipal Affairs: Municipal Officials Search
  3. 1 2 3 "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  4. "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). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 16, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  5. 1 2 "2016 Municipal Affairs Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. ISBN   978-1-4601-3127-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 16, 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
  6. Ronaghan, Allen (1973). Earnest-Minded Men : an account of local government in the County of Vermilion River. Kitscoty, Alberta: County of Vermilion River. p. 191.
  7. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  8. "2015 Municipal Affairs Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. ISBN   978-1-4601-2630-1 . Retrieved January 29, 2017.