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词条 Coaldale, Alberta
释义

  1. Demographics

  2. Attractions

  3. Notable people

  4. See also

  5. References

  6. External links

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Coaldale is a town in southern Alberta, Canada, located {{convert|11|km|mi|abbr=on}} east of Lethbridge, along the Crowsnest Highway. Coaldale became a village in 1919 and then became incorporated as a town in 1952.[4]

Demographics

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Coaldale recorded a population of 8,215 living in 3,007 of its 3,070 total private dwellings, a {{percentage|{{#expr:8215-7493}}|7493|1}} change from its 2011 population of 7,493. With a land area of {{convert|7.99|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|8215|7.99|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2016.[5]

The Town of Coaldale's 2013 municipal census counted a population of 7,526,[6] an 8.4% increase over its 2009 municipal census population of 6,943.[7]

In the 2011 Census, the Town of Coaldale had a population of 7,493 living in 2,751 of its 2,844 total dwellings, a 21.3% change from its 2006 population of 6,177. With a land area of {{convert|7.95|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|7493|7.95|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2011.[8]

Attractions

The main attractions are the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre,[9] the Land o' Lakes Golf Course, and the Gem of the West Museum.[10]

Chin Lakes are located 20 minutes east of Coaldale, and offers such recreational services as waterskiing and campfire pits. The Indian Hills Golf Course is another golf course, 9 holes, and is approximately 15 minutes south-west of Coaldale. Across the road is a small campground and a lake, which is commonly regarded as an ideal place for fishing.

McCain Foods has a processing plant in Coaldale, which was opened in 2000.

Stafford Lake is located approximately 10 minutes east of the town.

The Coaldale Copperheads playing out of the Heritage Junior Hockey League call the Sportsplex (The SnakePit) home and have one of the best attended home crowds in the HJHL.{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}} They relocated from Lethbridge in 2007.

The Coaldale Cobras (CMHA) are the minor hockey association in Coaldale.

Coaldale contains 6 schools, R.I. Baker Middle School, Kate Andrews High School, John Davisdson School, St.Joseph’s School, Jennie Emery Elementary School, and Coaldale Christian School. Coaldale is also expecting a new school on the northwestern part of town.

Notable people

  • B. B. Janz, Mennonite minister[11]
  • Joy Kogawa, Canadian author
  • Kyle McLaren, NHL hockey player
  • Theo Tams, Canadian Idol winner
  • Rudy Wiebe, Canadian author

See also

  • List of communities in Alberta
  • List of towns in Alberta

References

1. ^Alberta Municipal Affairs: Municipal Officials Search
2. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/cfml/MunicipalProfiles/basicReport/TOWN.PDF | publisher=Alberta Municipal Affairs | title=Location and History Profile: Town of Coaldale | page=148 | date=June 17, 2016 | accessdate=June 20, 2016}}
3. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.safetycodes.ab.ca/Public/Documents/PSSSOP_Handbook_Version_12_Online_Feb_21_2012b.pdf | title=Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town) | publisher=Safety Codes Council | type=PDF | pages=212–215 (PDF pages 226–229) | date=January 2012 | accessdate=October 8, 2013}}
4. ^{{cite book|last=Coaldale Historical Society|title=Coaldale : gem of the west, 1900-1983|year=1983|location=Coaldale, Alberta|isbn=0-88925-255-6|page=1|url=http://www.ourfutureourpast.ca/loc_hist/page.aspx?id=242421}}
5. ^{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=86&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta) | publisher=Statistics Canada | date=February 8, 2017 | accessdate=February 8, 2017}}
6. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.coaldale.ca/2013-census-information/ | title=2013 Census Information | publisher=Town of Coaldale | accessdate=August 19, 2013}}
7. ^{{cite web | url=http://municipalaffairs.gov.ab.ca/documents/LGS/2009pop.pdf | publisher=Alberta Municipal Affairs | title=Alberta 2009 Official Population List | date=September 15, 2009 | accessdate=September 14, 2010}}
8. ^{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table-Tableau.cfm?LANG=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=51&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48&CMA=0 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta) | publisher=Statistics Canada | date=2012-02-08 | accessdate=2012-02-08}}
9. ^Alberta Birds of Prey Centre
10. ^Gem of the West Museum
11. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.gameo.org/encyclopedia/contents/J3691ME.html|author=Wiebe, Katie Funk and Richard D. Thiessen|title=Janz, Benjamin B. (1877-1964)|publisher=Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online|year=2005|accessdate=2008-07-31}}

External links

{{Commons category}}
  • {{official website}}
{{Geographic location
| Centre = Coaldale
| North = Lomond
| Northeast = Vauxhall
| East = Barnwell
| Southeast = Stirling
| South = Raymond
| Southwest = Glenwood
| West = Lethbridge
| Northwest = Picture Butte
}}{{Subdivisions of Alberta|towns=yes}}{{coord|49|44|N|112|37|W|region:CA-AB_type:city_scale:60000|name=Coaldale|display=title}}

3 : 1919 establishments in Alberta|Lethbridge County|Towns in Alberta

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