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词条 Nampa, Alberta
释义

  1. Demographics

  2. Economy

  3. Government

  4. Recreation and attractions

  5. Education

  6. Media

  7. See also

  8. References

  9. External links

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Nampa is a village in Northern Alberta located 27 km south of the Town of Peace River, along Highway 2. Heart River crosses the Highway 2 just north of community. Canadian National Railway owned railway traverses the village.

Demographics

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Nampa recorded a population of 364 living in 156 of its 176 total private dwellings, a {{percentage|{{#expr:364-362}}|362|1}} change from its 2011 population of 362. With a land area of {{convert|1.71|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|364|1.71|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2016.[5]

In the 2011 Census, the Village of Nampa had a population of 362 living in 164 of its 169 total dwellings, a 0.6% change from its 2006 population of 360. With a land area of {{convert|1.86|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|362|1.86|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2011.[6]

The population of the Village of Nampa according to its 2007 municipal census is 373.[7]

Economy

The economy of Nampa is significantly dependent on agriculture and associated services. Great Northern Grain Terminals, a privately owned and operated grain company that was established in 1986 has a 77,200 MT terminal in Nampa.[8] Peace River Timothy Processing Plant operates a timothy hay growing, harvesting, baling, dehydrating and double compression plant in the community. The plant specializes double compressed timothy hay for export to Asian markets such as Japan.[9] Nampa Co Op Seed Processors provide seed cleaning services.

Forestry and oil and gas industries are also a part of the Village of Nampa economy. Boucher Brothers Lumber Mill near Nampa produces dimensional lumber between 1x3 to 2x10 in {{convert|16|ft|m|adj=on}} lengths for Alberta construction market.[10] Lying adjacent to the Peace River Oilsands, Nampa also sees some oil and gas activity.

Government

The Village of Nampa is governed by a mayor (Perry Skrlik), deputy mayor (Dale Gach) and three councillors who meet once a month.[11] It is currently located in the Peace River Federal Electoral District,[12] and as such is represented by Chris Warkentin;[13] in the next federal election it will become part of the new riding of Peace River—Westlock.[14]

Recreation and attractions

The Nampa Recreation Centre is the main centre for the community and recreation activities in the community. The facility contains a curling rink, an arena, a dance hall and several conference rooms. Mill Brown Memorial Park has camping and picnic facilities in addition to having baseball diamonds, tennis courts and a creative children’s playground. Other facilities include:

  • Nampa Centennial Playground
  • Legacy Park
  • Nampa and District Pioneer Museum is open during the summer and serves a tourist information centre

Parks and recreational areas in close proximity to the community of Nampa include Wilderness Park

The Heart River Golf Course is just north of the village. Green Valley Provincial Park to the northeast in the Heart River valley extends from Nampa to the Town of Peace River providing an important corridor for wildlife.

Education

Nampa Public School provides education for students from Kindergarten to grade 6. Secondary school students are transported to the Town of Peace River.

Media

Nampa is served bi-weekly by alternative newspaper The Vault Magazine.[15]

See also

  • List of communities in Alberta
  • List of villages in Alberta

References

1. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.discoverthepeacecountry.com/htmlpages/nampa.html|title=Village of Nampa|author=Discover the Peace Country|accessdate=2010-10-17}}
2. ^{{AMOS}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/cfml/MunicipalProfiles/basicReport/VILG.PDF|publisher=Alberta Municipal Affairs|title=Location and History Profile: Village of Nampa|page=491|date=October 21, 2016|accessdate=October 23, 2016}}
4. ^
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://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=February 8, 2012|accessdate=February 8, 2012}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://municipalaffairs.gov.ab.ca/documents/LGS/2009pop.pdf|author=Alberta Municipal Affairs|title=Alberta 2009 Official Population List|date=September 15, 2009|accessdate=September 12, 2010}}
8. ^http://www.gngt.com/nampa.html#
9. ^http://www.prti.net/
10. ^http://www.forestnet.com/archives/March_04/alberta_sawmilling.htm
11. ^{{Cite web| url=http://www.nampa.ca/municipal-services/council/ | title= Nampa - Mayor and Council | accessdate= 2014-12-31}}
12. ^{{Cite web| url=http://www.elections.ca/res/cir/maps/mapprov.asp?map=48022&lang=e | title= Map of Peace River Electoral District | accessdate= 2014-12-31}}
13. ^{{Cite web| url=http://chriswarkentin.com/ | title= Chris Warkentin's Website | accessdate= 2014-12-31}}
14. ^{{Cite web| url=http://www.elections.ca/res/cir/maps2/mapprov.asp?map=48028&lang=e | title= Map of Peace River-Westlock Electoral District | accessdate= 2014-12-31}}
15. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.thevaultmag.com/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-05-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150425031717/http://www.thevaultmag.com/ |archivedate=2015-04-25 |df= }}

External links

  • {{official website}}
{{Geographic location
| Centre = Nampa
| North = St. Isidore
| Northeast = Cadotte Lake
| East = Reno
| Southeast = McLennan
| South = Falher
| Southwest = Jean Cote
Girouxville
| West = Marie Reine
| Northwest = Peace River
}}{{Subdivisions of Alberta|villages=yes}}

2 : 1958 establishments in Alberta|Villages in Alberta

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