Kitscoty, Alberta
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| Motto: Biggest Little Sports Centre in Alberta | |
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| Census division | No. 10 |
| County | Vermilion River |
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| Founded | 1905 |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Population
Village Population |
698 (2004) |
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| Time zone | Mountain: UTC -7 |
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| Elevation | m MSL |
| Highways | Highway 16 Highway 897 |
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| Governing body | Kitscoty Village Council |
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The Village of Kitscoty is situated at the junction of Highway 16 and Secondary Highway 897 (the proposed link to Cold Lake). The Village is located approximately midway between Edmonton and Saskatoon (225 km and 295 km respectively). In addition, the village is within short commuting distance of Lloydminster.
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 Kits'Coty House.
Kitscoty is located in a prime agricultural area which has much heavy oil activity, both of which provide employment opportunities for the residents.
The slogan "Biggest Little Sports Centre in Alberta" is symbolic of both the enthusiastic participation of the residents and the various sporting facilities available. In addition there are several cultural and fraternal organizations active in the Village.
There is an abundance of raw land available for development of both residential lots and light industrial/commercial parcels. Water distribution and sewer collection facilities have been upgraded to accommodate future growth.
There are two schools-an elementary and a junior senior within the village. As well the administration offices of the County of Vermilion River # 24 are located at Kitscoty.
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