Beaverlodge
| Beaverlodge | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Town of Beaverlodge | |
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  Beaverlodge | |
| Coordinates: 55°12′34″N 119°25′45″W / 55.20944°N 119.42917°WCoordinates: 55°12′34″N 119°25′45″W / 55.20944°N 119.42917°W | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 19 |
| County | Grande Prairie |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Leona Hanson |
| • Governing body | Beaverlodge Town Council |
| Area (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 5.58 km2 (2.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation[2] | 730 m (2,400 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,365 |
| • Density | 424.0/km2 (1,098/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways | Highway 43 |
| Waterways | Beaverlodge River |
| Website | Official website |
Beaverlodge is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located on Highway 43, 43 km (27 mi) west of Grande Prairie and 48 km (30 mi) east of the British Columbia border.
Geography
Climate
Beaverlodge experiences a subarctic climate (Köppen climate classification Dfc) that borders on a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb).
| Climate data for Beaverlodge | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 16.7 (62.1) |
16.1 (61) |
16.1 (61) |
28.9 (84) |
32.8 (91) |
32.8 (91) |
36.7 (98.1) |
34.5 (94.1) |
31.7 (89.1) |
27.8 (82) |
21.7 (71.1) |
16.7 (62.1) |
36.7 (98.1) |
| Average high °C (°F) | −8.2 (17.2) |
−4.7 (23.5) |
1.0 (33.8) |
9.5 (49.1) |
16.2 (61.2) |
19.5 (67.1) |
21.5 (70.7) |
20.9 (69.6) |
15.8 (60.4) |
9.2 (48.6) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
−6.1 (21) |
7.8 (46) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −12.8 (9) |
−9.6 (14.7) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
3.9 (39) |
9.8 (49.6) |
13.5 (56.3) |
15.3 (59.5) |
14.5 (58.1) |
9.9 (49.8) |
4.1 (39.4) |
−5.6 (21.9) |
−10.8 (12.6) |
2.3 (36.1) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −17.5 (0.5) |
−14.4 (6.1) |
−9.0 (15.8) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
3.3 (37.9) |
7.4 (45.3) |
9.0 (48.2) |
8.0 (46.4) |
3.9 (39) |
−0.9 (30.4) |
−9.7 (14.5) |
−15.3 (4.5) |
−3.1 (26.4) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −47.8 (−54) |
−47.2 (−53) |
−38.9 (−38) |
−35.0 (−31) |
−12.2 (10) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−5.0 (23) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
−11.7 (10.9) |
−29.0 (−20.2) |
−40.5 (−40.9) |
−43.3 (−45.9) |
−47.8 (−54) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 31.1 (1.224) |
20.8 (0.819) |
18.8 (0.74) |
18.2 (0.717) |
39.1 (1.539) |
74.5 (2.933) |
70.6 (2.78) |
62.9 (2.476) |
46.3 (1.823) |
24.3 (0.957) |
24.5 (0.965) |
30.3 (1.193) |
461.2 (18.157) |
| Rainfall mm (inches) | 0.8 (0.031) |
0.5 (0.02) |
1.0 (0.039) |
9.6 (0.378) |
37.1 (1.461) |
74.5 (2.933) |
70.6 (2.78) |
61.6 (2.425) |
44.0 (1.732) |
14.4 (0.567) |
2.8 (0.11) |
0.4 (0.016) |
317.3 (12.492) |
| Snowfall cm (inches) | 35.8 (14.09) |
22.4 (8.82) |
21.3 (8.39) |
8.1 (3.19) |
1.6 (0.63) |
0.0 (0) |
0.0 (0) |
1.3 (0.51) |
2.3 (0.91) |
9.7 (3.82) |
24.6 (9.69) |
34.3 (13.5) |
161.3 (63.5) |
| Avg. precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 10.2 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 6.1 | 9.8 | 13.3 | 13.5 | 12.1 | 12.8 | 9.7 | 8.6 | 9.3 | 122.0 |
| Avg. rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 3.9 | 9.7 | 13.3 | 13.5 | 12.1 | 12.4 | 7.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 75.8 |
| Avg. snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 9.7 | 8.1 | 7.4 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.0 | 7.3 | 9.1 | 48.6 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 77.0 | 107.4 | 168.6 | 224.2 | 267.4 | 279.7 | 298.7 | 264.8 | 172.6 | 137.1 | 84.3 | 67.6 | 2,149.3 |
| Source: Environment Canada[3] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Beaverlodge had a population of 2,365 living in 892 of its 981 total dwellings, a 4.5% change from its 2006 population of 2,264. With a land area of 5.58 km2 (2.15 sq mi), it had a population density of 423.8/km2 (1,097.7/sq mi) in 2011.[1]
According to the 2006 census, Beaverlodge has a:
- population of 2,264 living in 950 dwellings, a 7.3% increase from 2001
- land area of 5.58 km2 (2.15 sq mi)
- and a population density of 405.9 /km2 (1,051 /sq mi).[4]
Attractions
In 2004, a Giant Beaver statue was unveiled in the town's park, which can be seen from Highway 43.[5]
Sports
The town is the home of the Beaverlodge Blades, a hockey team in the North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL). The team plays out of the Beaverlodge Arena and was established in 2000.[citation needed]
Amenities
The town has an arena, a public library, an indoor swimming pool and play parks.[6]
Education
There is an elementary school, grade K-6, Junior High students are bused to Hythe for grades 7–9, St. Mary's Catholic School is available for students attending grades 1–9. The high school, Beaverlodge Regional High School (BRHS), is attended by students from Wembley, Valhalla, Hythe, Horse Lakes No. 152B (Indian reserve), Kelly Lake (Metis settlement), Elmworth and St. Mary's in addition to the local Beaverlodge students.
Notable residents
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- ↑ "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town)" (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000". Environment Canada. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
- ↑ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Beaverlodge – Community Profile". Retrieved 9 June 2007.
- ↑ "Giant Beaver Sculpture". Town of Beaverlodge. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ↑ "Attractions & Facilities". Town of Beaverlodge. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
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