Manning, Alberta

Manning
—  Town  —
Town of Manning
Nickname(s): Land of the Mighty Moose
Location of Manning in Alberta
Coordinates:
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
Region Northern Alberta
Census division 17
Municipal District County of Northern Lights
Incorporated 1952 (village)
  1957 (town)
Government[1]
 • Mayor Sunni-Jeanne Walker
 • Governing body Manning Town Council
 • MLA
Area
 • Total 1.3 sq mi (3.42 km2)
Elevation 1,549 ft (472 m)
Population (2006)[2]
 • Total 1,493
 • Density 1,129.5/sq mi (436.1/km2)
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
Postal code span
Area code(s) -1+780
Highways Highway 35
Highway 691
Waterway Notikewin River
Website Town of Manning

Manning is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is known as the "Land of the Mighty Moose". It is located on Highway 35 73 km (45 mi) north of Peace River on the Notikewin River.

Manning is a service centre for the local agriculture, forestry and gas industries. It also serves the nearby rural area within the County of Northern Lights including Deadwood, Hotchkiss, North Star and Notikewin.

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History

The original name "Aurora", was rejected by the postal authorities because of possibility of confusion with Aurora, Ontario.[3] At a public meeting in 1947, the community was renamed in honour of Ernest Manning who was the premier of Alberta from 1943 to 1968.

Amenities

Manning has a swimming pool, curling rink, ice hockey arena, ski hill and golf course. There is a post office, hospital, seven churches, and three bars. Manning also has a museum. It's a home to many pieces of antique farming equipment, vehicles and other extraordinary items, like the albino moose.

For about thirty years, the Manning Farmers’ Market[4]has been a fixture in the hub of Manning.

Education

Manning contains two public schools, Manning Elementary [5] (K-6) and Paul Rowe High School (7-12); and one separate school, Rosary Separate School (K-9).

Manning is also home to a Northern Lakes College campus.

Demographics

According to the 2006 census, Manning has a:

Historical list of mayors

See also

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