Ryley, Alberta
| Ryley | ||
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| Village | ||
| Village of Ryley | ||
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| Motto: Live the Life of Ryley | ||
  Ryley | ||
| Coordinates: 53°17′22″N 112°25′42″W / 53.28944°N 112.42833°WCoordinates: 53°17′22″N 112°25′42″W / 53.28944°N 112.42833°W | ||
| Country |
 Canada | |
| Province |
 Alberta | |
| Region | Central Alberta | |
| Census Division | No. 10 | |
| Municipal district | Beaver County | |
| Founded | 1909 (as Equity) | |
| Incorporated | 1910 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Lorraine Warren-Nimeck | |
| • Governing Body |
Ryley Village Council
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| • CAO | Bill Rogers | |
| Area (2011)[2] | ||
| • Total | 1.97 km2 (0.76 sq mi) | |
| Elevation[3] | 693 m (2,274 ft) | |
| Population (2011)[2] | ||
| • Total | 497 | |
| • Density | 250/km2 (650/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) | |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) | |
| Postal Code | T0B 4A0 | |
| Area code(s) | 780 | |
| Highways |
14 854 | |
| Waterways |
Creeks to the east form the head of Vermilion River Amisk Creek to the west runs north to Beaverhill Lake | |
| Website | Official website | |
Ryley is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located in Beaver County, along Highway 14 between the City of Edmonton and the Town of Viking. The City of Camrose is approximately 58 km (36 mi) south of Ryley. The village was named in 1908 after G.U. Ryley, Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad Land Commissioner at the time.[4]
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Ryley had a population of 497 living in 215 of its 241 total dwellings, a 8.5% change from its 2006 population of 458. With a land area of 1.97 km2 (0.76 sq mi), it had a population density of 252.3/km2 (653.4/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
In 2006, Ryley had a population of 458 living in 221 dwellings, a 4.8% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 1.97 km2 (0.76 sq mi) and a population density of 232.1 /km2 (601 /sq mi).[5]
Governance
As set out by the Alberta Municipal Government Act, and overseen by Alberta Municipal Affairs, the village is governed by five councillors, who are elected at-large every four years. In the election on October 21, 2013, residents elected Brian Ducherer, Peter Presley, Lavonne Svenson, Lorrain Warren-Nimeck, and Edward Zackaruk. Subsequently council chose Lorrain Warren-Nimec and Brian Ducherer as mayor and deputy mayor respectively.[6]
The chief administrative officer is the head of village administration. As of January 2014, the position is held by Bill Rogers.
Attractions
Ryley boasts many facilities, such as Alberta's only indoor swimming pool in a village, a school which operates four days a week, a museum, a three-sheet indoor curling rink, an outdoor skating rink, a skate park, and a community hall.
See also
References
- ↑ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. January 24, 2014. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
- ↑ "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 9, 2013.
- ↑ Royal Canadian Legion. Ryley Branch, No. 192. Ladies' Auxiliary. Ryley Branch. Book Committee (1978). Beaver tales : history of Ryley & district. p. 10.
- ↑ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Ryley - Community Profile". Retrieved June 9, 2007.
- ↑ "Mayor & Council". Retrieved January 19, 2014.
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