Viking, Alberta
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| City of Viking | |||
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Alberta |
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| Region | Central Alberta | ||
| Census division | 10 | ||
| County | Beaver | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Gary Wolsinka | ||
| - Governing body | Viking Town Council | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 3.76 km² (1.5 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 690 m (2,264 ft) | ||
| Population (2006)[1] | |||
| - Total | 1,085 | ||
| - Density | 288.8/km² (748/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) | ||
| Postal code span | T0B 4N0 | ||
| Area code(s) | +1-780 | ||
| Highways | Highway 14 Highway 36 |
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| Waterway | Thomas Lake | ||
| Website: Town of Viking | |||
Viking is a city located in central Alberta, Canada. The majority of economic activity is in the agriculture, oil, Textile, Manufacturing and gas industries.
The Viking Airport is a small airport owned by the Town of Viking 3 miles (5 km) west of the townsite, with the Canadian airport identifier of CEE8.[2]
On July 7, 2005, the community ice arena was severely damaged by fire.[3] Construction began on a new arena, called the "Viking Carena Complex" and was completed on August 17, 2007. On May 3, 2008, the Carena had its first graduation ceremony.
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[edit] Demographics
The town had a population of 1,052 in 2001.
In 2006, Viking had a population of 1,085 living in 494 dwellings, a 3.1% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 3.76 km² (1.5 sq mi) and a population density of 288.8/km² (748/sq mi).[1]
[edit] Notable natives
- Don Mazankowski - Former Cabinet minister under Joe Clark and Brian Mulroney.
- Sutter family - Hockey family includes: Brent, Brian, Duane, Rich, Ron and Darryl. All of whom made the NHL.
- Leo Kelly - First Person to score a goal in the Carena.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Viking - Community Profile. Retrieved on 2007-06-13.
- ^ Canadian Owners and Pilots Association Places to Fly. Viking Airport
- ^ CBC News (June 2007). Fire damages Viking arena; Sutter memorabilia saved
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