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Beaverlodge
Town
Town of Beaverlodge
Highway 43 passing through Beaverlodge
Highway 43 passing through Beaverlodge
Country Canada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionNorthern Alberta
Census division19
Municipal districtCounty of Grande Prairie No. 1
Government
 • MayorLeona Hanson
 • Governing bodyBeaverlodge Town Council
Area
 (2011)[1]
 • Total5.58 km2 (2.15 sq mi)
Elevation730 m (2,400 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total2,365
 • Density424.0/km2 (1,098/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
HighwaysHighway 43
WaterwaysBeaverlodge River
WebsiteOfficial website

Beaverlodge is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located on Highway 43, 43 km (27 mi) west of Grande Prairie and 48 km (30 mi) east of the British Columbia border.

Geography

Climate

Beaverlodge experiences a subarctic climate (Köppen climate classification Dfc) that borders on a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb).

Climate data for Beaverlodge
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 16.7
(62.1)
16.1
(61.0)
16.1
(61.0)
28.9
(84.0)
32.8
(91.0)
32.8
(91.0)
36.7
(98.1)
34.5
(94.1)
31.7
(89.1)
27.8
(82.0)
21.7
(71.1)
16.7
(62.1)
36.7
(98.1)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −7.0
(19.4)
−3.3
(26.1)
1.4
(34.5)
9.6
(49.3)
16.1
(61.0)
19.7
(67.5)
21.7
(71.1)
21.2
(70.2)
15.9
(60.6)
8.8
(47.8)
−1.3
(29.7)
−5.1
(22.8)
8.1
(46.6)
Daily mean °C (°F) −11.7
(10.9)
−8.4
(16.9)
−3.7
(25.3)
3.9
(39.0)
9.7
(49.5)
13.6
(56.5)
15.5
(59.9)
14.7
(58.5)
9.9
(49.8)
3.7
(38.7)
−5.5
(22.1)
−9.8
(14.4)
2.7
(36.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −16.3
(2.7)
−13.3
(8.1)
−8.9
(16.0)
−1.8
(28.8)
3.2
(37.8)
7.5
(45.5)
9.1
(48.4)
8.2
(46.8)
3.9
(39.0)
−1.4
(29.5)
−9.7
(14.5)
−14.4
(6.1)
−2.8
(27.0)
Record low °C (°F) −47.8
(−54.0)
−47.2
(−53.0)
−38.9
(−38.0)
−35.0
(−31.0)
−12.2
(10.0)
−6.7
(19.9)
−5.0
(23.0)
−3.0
(26.6)
−11.7
(10.9)
−29.0
(−20.2)
−40.5
(−40.9)
−43.3
(−45.9)
−47.8
(−54.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 29.4
(1.16)
18.0
(0.71)
15.8
(0.62)
19.9
(0.78)
36.9
(1.45)
71.7
(2.82)
69.7
(2.74)
56.5
(2.22)
42.2
(1.66)
24.4
(0.96)
26.5
(1.04)
22.2
(0.87)
433.1
(17.05)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 1.3
(0.05)
0.6
(0.02)
1.1
(0.04)
10.4
(0.41)
33.7
(1.33)
71.7
(2.82)
69.7
(2.74)
56.4
(2.22)
41.6
(1.64)
14.8
(0.58)
2.8
(0.11)
0.4
(0.02)
304.6
(11.99)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 31.7
(12.5)
19.1
(7.5)
16.0
(6.3)
8.7
(3.4)
2.8
(1.1)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.1
(0.0)
0.6
(0.2)
9.1
(3.6)
25.3
(10.0)
23.9
(9.4)
137.2
(54.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) 10.2 8.6 8.0 6.1 9.8 13.3 13.5 12.1 12.8 9.7 8.6 9.3 122.0
Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) 0.6 0.5 0.6 3.9 9.7 13.3 13.5 12.1 12.4 7.3 1.5 0.4 75.8
Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) 9.7 8.1 7.4 2.6 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.9 3.0 7.3 9.1 48.6
Mean monthly sunshine hours 77.0 107.4 168.6 224.2 267.4 279.7 298.7 264.8 172.6 137.1 84.3 67.6 2,149.3
Source 1: Environment Canada[3]
Source 2: Sun/Precipitation Days Only.[4]

Demographics

In the 2011 Census, the Town of Beaverlodge had a population of 2,365 living in 892 of its 981 total dwellings, a 4.5% change from its 2006 population of 2,264. With a land area of 5.58 km2 (2.15 sq mi), it had a population density of 423.8/km2 (1,097.7/sq mi) in 2011.[1]

According to the 2006 census, Beaverlodge has a:

  • population of 2,264 living in 950 dwellings, a 7.3% increase from 2001
  • land area of 5.58 km2 (2.15 sq mi)
  • and a population density of 405.9/km2 (1,051/sq mi).[5]
Beaver statue

Attractions

In 2004, a Giant Beaver statue was unveiled in the town's park, which can be seen from Highway 43.[6]

Sports

The town is the home of the Beaverlodge Blades, a hockey team in the North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL). The team plays out of the Beaverlodge Arena and was established in 2000.[citation needed]

Amenities

The town has an arena, a public library, an indoor swimming pool and play parks.[7]

Education

There is an elementary school, grade K-6, Junior High students are bused to Hythe for grades 7–9, St. Mary's Catholic School is available for students attending grades 1–9. The high school, Beaverlodge Regional High School (BRHS), is attended by students from Wembley, Valhalla, Hythe, Horse Lakes No. 152B (Indian reserve), Kelly Lake (Metis settlement), Elmworth and St. Mary's in addition to the local Beaverlodge students.

Notable residents

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  2. ^ "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) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  3. ^ "Beaverlodge". Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010 (in English & French). Environment Canada. Retrieved 1 March 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  4. ^ "Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000". Environment Canada. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
  5. ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Beaverlodge – Community Profile". Retrieved 9 June 2007. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  6. ^ "Giant Beaver Sculpture". Town of Beaverlodge. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  7. ^ "Attractions & Facilities". Town of Beaverlodge. Retrieved 19 February 2013.