Viking, Alberta
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Census division | No. 10 |
County | Beaver |
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Population
Town Population |
1052 (2001) |
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Time zone | Mountain: UTC -7 |
Postal code span | T0B 4N0 |
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Elevation | 690 m MSL |
Highways | Highway 14 Highway 36 |
Waterways | Thomas Lake |
Mayor | Gary Wolsinka; |
Governing body | Viking Town Council |
1(sc) According to the Canada 2001 Census. {{Canadian City/Extra references=Town of Viking website}}
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Viking is a town located in Alberta. The majority of economic activity is in the agriculture, oil, and gas industries.
Population: 1,052 (2001)
The Viking Airport is a small airport owned by the Town of Viking 3 miles west of the townsite, with the Canadian airport identifier of CEE8.
[edit] Notable natives
- Don Mazankowski-Former Cabinet minister under Joe Clark and Brian Mulroney.
- Sutter family-Hockey family. (All or almost all of them are from Viking)
[edit] External links
- Official Town website
- Canadian Owners and Pilots Association Places to Fly airport directory page about the Viking Airport
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