Arrowwood, Alberta

Arrowwood is a village in Vulcan County, Alberta, Canada. It is located on Highway 547, approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) east of Okotoks.

For other uses, see Arrowwood (disambiguation).
Arrowwood
Village
Village of Arrowwood
Last of four elevators along the former CPR track bed on the west side of town.
Location of Arrowwood in Alberta
Coordinates: 50°44′10.5″N 113°8′38.7″W
Country Canada
Province Alberta
RegionSouthern Alberta
Census division5
Municipal districtVulcan County
Incorporated[1] 
 • VillageMay 13, 1926
Government
 • MayorMatt Crane
 • Governing bodyArrowwood Village Council
Area
 (2016)[2]
 • Land0.75 km2 (0.29 sq mi)
Elevation
930 m (3,050 ft)
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total207
 • Density276.1/km2 (715/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
HighwaysHighway 547
WebsiteOfficial website

The community takes its name from nearby East Arrowwood Creek.[3]

Demographics

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Arrowwood recorded a population of 207 living in 72 of its 79 total private dwellings, a 10.1% change from its 2011 population of 188. With a land area of 0.75 km2 (0.29 sq mi), it had a population density of 276.0/km2 (714.8/sq mi) in 2016.[2]

In the 2011 Census, the Village of Arrowwood had a population of 188 living in 70 of its 74 total dwellings, a -14.9% change from its 2006 population of 221. With a land area of 0.66 km2 (0.25 sq mi), it had a population density of 284.8/km2 (737.8/sq mi) in 2011.[4]

The population of the Village of Arrowwood according to its 2011 municipal census is 188,[5] a 16.1% decrease from its 2007 municipal census population of 224.[6]

Government

The village is governed by a village council consisting of a mayor and two councillors, and is administrated by a village administrator.[7] Municipal elections are held every four years.

Notable people

The Canadian-American actress Joyce Meadows was born in Arrowwood but left the village in her early childhood.

See also

References
  1. "Location and History Profile: Village of Arrowwood" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 14, 2016. p. 43. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  2. "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.
  3. Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 13.
  4. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
  5. "2011 Municipal Affairs Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2010-10-05. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
  6. "2010 Official Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. September 15, 2010. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  7. "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. September 22, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.

Bibliography

Arrowwood Story (Mistsa-Katpiskoo): In the Shadow of the Buffalo Hills. 1964. Archived from the original on 2017-03-03. Retrieved 2013-05-26.

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