Longview, Alberta
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| Village of Longview | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census Division | No. 6 |
| County | Foothills No. 31 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Governing body | Longview Village Council |
| - Mayor | Ivor McCorquindale |
| - Administrator | Virginia Tyler |
| - MLA | George Groeneveld (Highwood) |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.09 km² (0.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,240 m (4,068 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 300 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways | 22 541 |
| Waterways | Highwood River |
| Website: Village of Longview | |
Longview is a village in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located in the Canadian Rockies foothills, on Cowboy Trail, 32 km west of High River and 64 km south of Calgary. Highwood River flows west of the village.
Longview is known for its view west toward the first range of the Rocky Mountains, its cattle ranching heritage and its natural resources (principally oil), but more importantly the open spaces, rivers (the Highwood) and some of the finest beef by most standards.
Longview is also known as the home of Canadian Country Music star Ian Tyson, who maintains a ranch in the area. Tyson owned a restaurant in Longview and regularly performs at the local community hall, most notably during the Christmas season.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Longview had a population of 300 living in 135 dwellings, the same as in 2001. The village has a land area of 1.09 km² (0.4 sq mi) and a population density of 275.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.[2]
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[edit] References
- ^ Alberta First (2007). Longview Statistics and facts. Retrieved on 2007-07-12.
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Longview - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-08.
[edit] External links
- Village of Longview
- THE FOOTHILLS GUIDE - Longview Community/Regional Portal (Business Listings, Classifieds, & Events)
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