Pine Lake is an unincorporated community in Red Deer County in the province of Alberta.
Pine Lake | |
|---|---|
Unincorporated community | |
| Province | Alberta |
| County | Red Deer County |
| Named for | Adjacent lake |
Pine Lake
Location of Pine Lake Alberta
Name
editPine Lake got its name from the adjacent lake, the lake used to be known as Ghost Pine Lake from a native legend.[1]
History
editThe Pine Lake post office opened in 1895.[1] Telephone lines arrived in 1912.[2] On July 14, 2000, it was hit by the Pine Lake tornado, a killer F3 tornado.[3]
Attractions
editPine Lake is home to a number of campgrounds and cottages, including Salvation Army Pine Lake Camp Whispering Pines G&CC, Leisure Campground and Pelican Bay.
References
edit- ^ a b Sanders, Harry (2004). The Story Behind Alberta Names. Red Deer Press. p. 244. ISBN 978-0-88995-256-0.
- ^ Cheek, Orville (1972). Buried Treasures. The History of Elnora, Pine-Lake and Huxley. Elnora, Alberta: Elnora History Committee. p. 213. ISBN 0-919212-21-2.
- ^ "Deadly Skies: Canada's Most Destructive Tornadoes". CBC. July 16, 2000. Retrieved April 9, 2009.
52°06′37″N 113°28′56″W / 52.11028°N 113.48222°W
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