Coaldale, Alberta

Coaldale is a town in southern Alberta, Canada, located 11 km (6.8 mi) east of Lethbridge, along the Crowsnest Highway. Coaldale became a village in 1919 and then became incorporated as a town in 1952.[5]

For other uses, see Coaldale (disambiguation).
Coaldale
Town
Town of Coaldale
Parrish & Heimbecker elevator along the CPR tracks.
Flag
Coaldale
Location of Coaldale in Alberta
Coordinates: 49°43′40″N 112°37′06″W
Country Canada
Province Alberta
RegionSouthern Alberta
Census division2
Municipal districtLethbridge County
Incorporated[1] 
 • VillageDecember 27, 1919
 • TownJanuary 7, 1952
Government
 • MayorKim Craig
 • Governing bodyCoaldale Town Council
Area
 (2016)[3]
 • Land7.99 km2 (3.08 sq mi)
Elevation863 m (2,831 ft)
Population
 (2016)[3]
 • Total8,215
 • Density1,028.5/km2 (2,664/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
Forward sortation area
T1M
HighwaysHighway 3
Highway 845
WebsiteOfficial website

Demographics

The population of the Town of Coaldale according to its 2019 municipal census is 8,691,[6] a change of 15.5% from its 2013 municipal census population of 7,526.[7]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Coaldale recorded a population of 8,215 living in 3,007 of its 3,070 total private dwellings, a 9.6% change from its 2011 population of 7,493. With a land area of 7.99 km2 (3.08 sq mi), it had a population density of 1,028.2/km2 (2,662.9/sq mi) in 2016.[3]

In the 2011 Census, the Town of Coaldale had a population of 7,493 living in 2,751 of its 2,844 total dwellings, a 21.3% change from its 2006 population of 6,177. With a land area of 7.95 km2 (3.07 sq mi), it had a population density of 942.5/km2 (2,441.1/sq mi) in 2011.[8]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1926 (est.) 200—    
1931 (est.) 300+50.0%
1936 255−15.0%
1941 285+11.8%
1946 410+43.9%
1951 806+96.6%
1956 2,327+188.7%
1961 2,592+11.4%
1966 2,541−2.0%
1971 2,798+10.1%
1976 3,667+31.1%
1981 4,651+26.8%
1986 4,796+3.1%
1991 5,310+10.7%
1996 5,731+7.9%
2001 6,008+4.8%
2006 6,177+2.8%
2011 7,493+21.3%
2016 8,215+9.6%
Sources:

Attractions

The main attractions are the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre,[9] the Land o' Lakes Golf Course, and the Gem of the West Museum.[10]

Chin Lakes are located 20 minutes east of Coaldale and offer such recreational services as waterskiing and campfire pits. The Indian Hills Golf Course is nine-hole golf course and is approximately 15 minutes south-west of Coaldale. Across the road is a small campground and a lake, which is commonly regarded as an ideal place for fishing.

McCain Foods has a processing plant in Coaldale, opened in 2000.

Stafford Lake is located approximately 10 minutes east of the town.

The Coaldale Copperheads, playing in the Heritage Junior Hockey League, call the Sportsplex ('The SnakePit') home and have one of the best attending home crowds in the HJHL. They relocated from Lethbridge in 2007.

United Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Canada has a very active and well attended Traditional Tae Kwon-Do school in Coaldale.

The Coaldale Cobras (CMHA) are the minor hockey association in Coaldale.

Coaldale is home to six schools: R. I. Baker Middle School,[11] Kate Andrews High School (winners of the Reach for the Top national championship in 1985), John Davidson School, St.Joseph’s School, Jennie Emery Elementary School, and Coaldale Christian School. Coaldale is also expecting a new school on the northwestern part of town.

Notable people

See also

References
  1. "Location and History Profile: Town of Coaldale" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. June 17, 2016. p. 148. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  2. Alberta Municipal Affairs: Municipal Officials Search
  3. "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.
  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). Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  5. Coaldale Historical Society (1983). Coaldale : gem of the west, 1900-1983. Coaldale, Alberta. p. 1. ISBN 0-88925-255-6. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2013-06-14.
  6. "Census Update" (PDF). Town of Coaldale. July 8, 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 6, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
  7. 2016 Municipal Affairs Population List (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. ISBN 978-1-4601-3127-5. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
  8. "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.
  9. Alberta Birds of Prey Centre
  10. "Gem of the West Museum". Archived from the original on 2005-08-29. Retrieved 2005-07-26.
  11. "R.I. Baker Middle School website".
  12. Wiebe, Katie Funk and Richard D. Thiessen (2005). "Janz, Benjamin B. (1877-1964)". Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 2008-07-31.

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.