Mayerthorpe, Alberta
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| Town of Mayerthorpe | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 13 |
| County | Lac Ste. Anne |
| Government | |
| - Governing body | Mayerthorpe Town Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4.78 km² (1.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 715 m (2,346 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| - Total | 1,474 |
| - Density | 308.6/km² (799.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code(s) | -1+780 |
| Highways | Highway 22 Highway 43 |
| Waterway | Paddle River |
| Website: Town of Mayerthorpe | |
Mayerthorpe is a town in the census division 13, central Alberta, Canada. It is located at the intersection of Highway 43 and Cowboy Trail, 120 km (75 mi) north-west from Edmonton.
On March 3, 2005, three officers serving with the Mayerthorpe detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) were among four officers killed in the Mayerthorpe Incident.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Mayerthorpe had a population of 1,474 living in 636 dwellings, a -6.1% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 4.78 km² (1.8 sq mi) and a population density of 308.6/km² (799.3/sq mi).[1]
[edit] July 8, 2007 tornado
On July 8, 2007 there was a tornado 20 km north of Mayerthorpe at Approx. 5:15 PM (EST).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Mayerthorpe - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-12.
[edit] External links
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