Rainbow Lake, Alberta
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| Town of Rainbow Lake | ||
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| Country | Canada | |
| Province | Alberta | |
| Region | Northern Alberta | |
| Census division | 17 | |
| Specialized municipality | Mackenzie County | |
| Incorporated | 1966 (town) | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Boyd Langford | |
| • Governing body | Rainbow Lake Town Council | |
| • MP | Chris Warkentin (Peace River-Cons) | |
| • MLA | Frank Oberle (Peace River-PC) | |
| Area (2011)[2] | ||
| • Total | 11.04 km2 (4.26 sq mi) | |
| Elevation[3] | 534 m (1,752 ft) | |
| Population (2011)[2] | ||
| • Total | 870 | |
| • Density | 78.8/km2 (204/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) | |
| Postal code span | T0H | |
| Area code(s) | +1-780 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Rainbow Lake is a town in northwest Alberta, Canada. It is located west of High Level at the end of Highway 58, in Mackenzie County.
The town carries the name of the nearby lake, formed on the Hay River, that was so called due to its curved shape.
Demographics
The population of the Town of Rainbow Lake according to its 2015 municipal census is 938,[4] a −13.3% change from its 2007 municipal census population of 1,082.[5]
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Rainbow Lake had a population of 870 living in 305 of its 424 total dwellings, a -9.8% change from its 2006 population of 965. With a land area of 11.04 km2 (4.26 sq mi), it had a population density of 78.8/km2 (204.1/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
According to the 2006 census, Rainbow Lake had:
- a population of 965 living in 448 dwellings, a 1.1% decrease from 2001;
- a land area of 11.04 km2 (4.26 sq mi); and
- a population density of 87.4/km2 (226/sq mi).[6]
Infrastructure
The community is served by the Rainbow Lake Airport (IATA: YOP, ICAO: CYOP).
Education
The town is home to the Rainbow Lake School operated by the Fort Vermilion School Division, which offers curriculum for kindergarten through grade 12.[7]
See also
References
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- Statcan page for Rainbow Lake
- Discover the Peace Country. Rainbow Lake
- Rainbow Lake Provincial Recreation Area
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