Donnelly, Alberta
| Donnelly | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Village of Donnelly | |
  Location in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 55°43′22.2″N 117°06′16.9″W / 55.722833°N 117.104694°WCoordinates: 55°43′22.2″N 117°06′16.9″W / 55.722833°N 117.104694°W | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 19 |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Myrna Lanctot |
| • Governing body | Donnelly Village Council |
| Area (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 1.27 km2 (0.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 595 m (1,952 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 305 |
| • Density | 239.9/km2 (621/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways |
Highway 2 Highway 49 |
| Website | Official website |
Donnelly is a village in northern Alberta, Canada within the Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130. It is located near the intersection of Highway 2 and Highway 49, located approximately 65 km (40 mi) south of Peace River and 427 km (265 mi) northwest of Edmonton.
History
- 1912: A group of 14 settlers from Grouard arrived in the Donnelly area. Marie-Anne Leblanc Gravel was first homesteader.[3]
- 1917: Donnelly's first post office is opened.
- 1956: Donnelly becomes a village.
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Donnelly had a population of 305 living in 140 of its 166 total dwellings, a 4.1% change from its 2006 population of 293. With a land area of 1.27 km2 (0.49 sq mi), it had a population density of 240.2/km2 (622.0/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
The population of the Village of Donnelly according to its 2008 municipal census is 374.[4]
According to the 2006 census:
- Population of 293 living in 135 dwellings, a -16.5% increase from 2001.
- Land area of 1.04 km2 (0.40 sq mi)
- Population density of 280.9/km2 (728/sq mi).[5]
Transportation
Donnelly is served by the Donnelly Airport (IATA: YOE, TC LID: CFM4).
See also
References
- ↑ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. February 5, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "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.
- ↑ Sanderson, Kay (1999). 200 Remarkable Alberta Women. Calgary: Famous Five Foundation. p. 33.
- ↑ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2009-09-15). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-09-12.
- ↑ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Donnelly - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-07.
External links
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