Grimshaw, Alberta
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| Town of Grimshaw | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 19 |
| Municipal District | Peace |
| Government [1] | |
| - Mayor | Brian Allen |
| - Governing body | Grimshaw Town Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 7.21 km² (2.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 615 m (2,018 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 2,537 |
| - Density | 352.1/km² (911.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code span | |
| Highways | Highway 2 Highway 35 |
| Waterway | Cardinal Lake |
| Website: Town of Grimshaw | |
Grimshaw is a town in northern Alberta located west of Peace River at the junction of Highway 35, Highway 2, and bypass Highway 2A, and the Mackenzie Northern Railway.
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[edit] Demographics
According to the 2006 census:
- population of 2,537 living in 1,047 dwellings, a 4.2% increase from 2001.
- land area of 7.21 km² (2.8 sq mi)
- a population density of 352.1/km² (911.9/sq mi).[2]
[edit] History
- 1917: Grimshaw's location was chosen by the Central Canada Railway.
- 1921: Originally surveyed by Alfred Driscoll.
- 1930: The hamlet was established as the "Village of Grimshaw".
- 1953: Grimshaw is established as a town.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Town of Grimshaw. Elected Officials. Retrieved on 2007-06-23.
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Grimshaw - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-11.
[edit] External links
- Town of Grimshaw - official website
- Village of Grimshaw History from 2003 50th Anniversary site.
- Discover the Peace Country. Grimshaw History and Attractions
- Alberta First. Grimshaw Statistics
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