Alix, Alberta
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| Village of Alix | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 8 |
| County | Lacombe |
| Incorporated | June 3, 1907 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Mayor | Curt Peterson |
| - Governing body | Alix Village Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.15 km² (1.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 895 m (2,936 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 851 |
| - Density | 270.1/km² (699.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways | Highway 12 Highway 601 |
| Website: Village of Alix | |
Alix is a village in central Alberta east of Red Deer. Its village mascot is the Alix-Gator, who is featured prominently on many signs and businesses.
Originally called Toddsville, the settlement was incorporated on June 3, 1907, and was named after Alix Westhead, the first white woman settler of the community.[2]
[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Alix had a population of 851 living in 355 dwellings, a 1% increase from 2001. The community has an area of 3.15/km² (8.2/sq mi) and a population density of 270.1/km² (699.6/sq mi) .[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Village of Alix. Alix Council. Retrieved on 2007-08-12.
- ^ Village of Alix. History. Retrieved on 2007-08-12.
- ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Alix - Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-06-05.
[edit] External links
- Village of Alix
- Alix statistics - Alberta first
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