Coalhurst, Alberta
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| Town of Coalhurst | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 2 |
| County | Lethbridge |
| Government [1] | |
| - Mayor | Dennis Cassie |
| - Governing body | Coalhurst Town Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.64 km² (0.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 1,523 |
| - Density | 928.8/km² (2,405.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways | Highway 3 Highway 25 |
| Waterways | Park Lake |
| Website: Town of Coalhurst | |
Coalhurst (originally named Bridgend) is a town in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Crowsnest Highway, 15 km (9 mi) west of Lethbridge. It used to be a mining community.
Around 1930, a large fire broke out in Coalhurst and cost the town about $35,000. No one was injured in the fire.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Coalhurst had a population of 1,523 living in 542 dwellings, a 3.2% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 1.64 km² (0.6 sq mi) and a population density of 928.8/km² (2,405.6/sq mi).[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Town of Coalhurst. Town Council. Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Coalhurst - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-10.
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