Bawlf, Alberta
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| Village of Bawlf | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| County | Camrose |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Mayor | Robert Pasychnyk Sr. |
| - Governing body | Bawlf Village Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 0.96 km² (0.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 708 m (2,323 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 367 |
| - Density | 381.1/km² (987/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code span | |
| Highways | Highway 13 Highway 854 |
| Website: Village of Bawlf | |
Bawlf is a Canadian village in Alberta, located 25 kilometers (16 mi) east-southeast of Camrose. Founded in 1905 as a stop on the Canadian Pacific Railway line, it was named after Nicholas Bawlf, who was then president of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange.
Bawlf School, located in the village of Bawlf, is a K-12 school that serves a population of approximately 350 students. Students in high school come from Bawlf as well as neighbouring communities, including Round Hill and Rosalind. Bawlf School is well known for its academic and athletic achievements. It has won a number of regional and provincial championships in volleyball, basketball, and other sports. Bawlf School has been ranked among the top schools in Alberta for its high achievement at the high school level, according to the Fraser Institute Report Card on Alberta's High Schools.
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[edit] Geography
Nearby communities include:
[edit] Administration
The village is administered by a council composed of Mayor Rob Pasychnyk Sr., Deputy Mayor Darrell Szott and Concillors Denise Blatz, Linda Knight and Armand Magnin.[1]
[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Bawlf had a population of 367 living in 149 dwellings, a 1.4% increase from 2001. The Village has an area of 0.96 km² (0.4 sq mi) and a population density of 381.1 inhabitants per square kilometer.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Village of Bawlf. Mayor and Council. Retrieved on 2007-06-30.
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Bawlf - Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-06-05.
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