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.[6]
Coaldale | |
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| Town of Coaldale | |
 Parrish & Heimbecker elevator along the CPR tracks. | |
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  Coaldale Location of Coaldale in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 49°43′40″N 112°37′06″W / 49.72778°N 112.61833°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 2 |
| Municipal district | Lethbridge County |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | December 27, 1919 |
| • Town | January 7, 1952 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jack Van Rijn |
| • Governing body | Coaldale Town Council |
| Area (2021)[3] | |
| • Land | 13.58 km2 (5.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 863 m (2,831 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 8,771 |
| • Density | 645.9/km2 (1,673/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Forward sortation area | |
| Highways | Highway 3 Highway 845 |
| Website | www |
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 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: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] | ||
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Coaldale had a population of 8,771 living in 3,245 of its 3,343 total private dwellings, a change of 5.3% from its 2016 population of 8,331. With a land area of 13.58 km2 (5.24 sq mi), it had a population density of 645.9/km2 (1,672.8/sq mi) in 2021.[3]
The population of the Town of Coaldale according to its 2019 municipal census is 8,691,[7] a change of 15.5% from its 2013 municipal census population of 7,526.[8]
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.[9]
Attractions
editThe main attractions are the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre,[10] the Land o' Lakes Golf Course, and the Gem of the West Museum.[11]
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.[citation needed] They relocated from Lethbridge in 2007.
The Coaldale Cobras (CMHA) are the minor hockey association in Coaldale.
Coaldale is home to six schools: R. I. Baker Middle School,[12] 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
edit- B. B. Janz, Mennonite minister[13]
- Joy Kogawa, Canadian author
- Kyle McLaren, NHL hockey player
- Theo Tams, Canadian Idol winner
- John E. Toews, historian
- Rudy Wiebe, Canadian author
Politics
editThe Coaldale Town Council consists of a mayor and six councillors. The current council was elected on October 18, 2021, during the 2021 Alberta municipal elections.
Mayor
- Jack Van Rijn[14]
Councillors
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Location and History Profile: Town of Coaldale" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. June 17, 2016. p. 148. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs: Municipal Officials Search
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
- ^ 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.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "Census Update" (PDF). Town of Coaldale. July 8, 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 6, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
- ^ 2016 Municipal Affairs Population List (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. ISBN 978-1-4601-3127-5. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Alberta Birds of Prey Centre
- ^ "Gem of the West Museum". Archived from the original on 2005-08-29. Retrieved 2005-07-26.
- ^ "R.I. Baker Middle School website".
- ^ Wiebe, Katie Funk and Richard D. Thiessen (2005). "Janz, Benjamin B. (1877-1964)". Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 2008-07-31.
- ^ "Mayor Jack Van Rijn". Town of Coaldale. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Councillor Jacen Abrey". Town of Coaldale. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Councillor Jason Beekman". Town of Coaldale. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Councillor Bill Chapman". Town of Coaldale. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Councillor Dale Pickering". Town of Coaldale. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Councillor Lisa Reis". Town of Coaldale. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Councillor Jordan Sailer". Town of Coaldale. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
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