Kitscoty
| Kitscoty | ||
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| Village of Kitscoty | ||
| Main Street, Kitscoty
Main Street, Kitscoty
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| Nickname(s): Biggest Little Sports Centre in Alberta | ||
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Alberta |
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| Region | Central Alberta | |
| Census division | 10 | |
| Municipal district | County of Vermilion River | |
| Founded | 1905 | |
| Incorporated | 1911 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Daryl Frank | |
| • Governing body | Kitscoty Village Council | |
| Area (2011)[2] | ||
| • Total | 1.54 km2 (0.59 sq mi) | |
| Elevation[3] | 670 m (2,200 ft) | |
| Population (2011)[2] | ||
| • Total | 846 | |
| • Density | 549.8/km2 (1,424/sq mi) | |
| • Dwellings | 316 | |
| Time zone | MST (UTC−7) | |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC−6) | |
| Highways | Yellowhead Highway | |
| Website | Official website | |
The Village of Kitscoty in Alberta is situated at the junction of Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway) and Highway 897 (the proposed 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 surrounding County of Vermilion River's municipal office is located in Kitscoty.
Kitscoty is located in a prime agricultural area which has much heavy oil activity, both of which provide employment opportunities for the residents.
History
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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.[4]
Demographics
The population of the Village of Kitscoty according to its 2013 municipal census is 967,[5] an 8.4% increase over its 2011 municipal census population of 892.[6]
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Kitscoty had a population of 846 living in 300 of its 316 total dwellings, a 19.3% change from its 2006 population of 709. With a land area of 1.54 km2 (0.59 sq mi), it had a population density of 549.4/km2 (1,422.8/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
In 2006, Kitscoty had a population of 709 living in 263 dwellings, a 5.7% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 1.54 km2 (0.59 sq mi) and a population density of 460.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.[7]
Education
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There is an elementary school and a junior/senior high school within the village.
See also
References
- ↑ Alberta Municipal Affairs: Municipal Officials Search
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