Orion, Alberta
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For other uses, see Orion (disambiguation).
| Hamlet of Orion | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 2 |
| County | Forty Mile County |
| Government | |
| - Governing body | Forty Mile County Council |
| Elevation | 895 m (2,936 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| - Total | 6 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code span | T0K 1S0 |
| Area code(s) | +1-403 |
| Highways | Highway 61 |
| Waterways | Pakowki lake |
Orion is a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located 78 kilometers (48 mi) south of Medicine Hat, along Highway 61. This town has a small grocery store, post office, and a gas station/hardware store.
This town is said to be named because of the great view of the constellation Orion from the night sky.
The settlement is administered by the Forty Mile County.[1]
[edit] See also
- List of places with fewer than ten residents
- List of communities in Alberta
- Hamlets of Alberta
- Ghost Towns in Alberta
[edit] References
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs. County of Forty Mile No. 8. Retrieved on 2007-11-15.
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