Blackfalds
Blackfalds is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located along Highway 2A 13.5 km north of Red Deer. The town's name, Waghorn (for Walter Waghorn, post master), changed in 1903 to Blackfalds, after Blackfalds, a Scottish hamlet.[8]
Blackfalds | |
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| Town of Blackfalds | |
Blackfalds Location of Blackfalds in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 52°22′33″N 113°47′35″W / 52.37583°N 113.79306°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 8 |
| Municipal district | Lacombe County |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | June 17, 1904 |
| • Town | April 1, 1980 |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Blackfalds Town Council: Laura Svab, Rebecca Stendie, Marina Appel, Edna Coulter, Brenda Dennis, Jim Sands |
| • MP | Blaine Calkins |
| Area (2021)[3] | |
| • Land | 16.58 km2 (6.40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 880 m (2,890 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,470 |
| • Density | 631.4/km2 (1,635/sq mi) |
| • Municipal census (2021) | 11,105[5] |
| • Estimate (2020) | 11,974[6] |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Forward sortation area | |
| Area codes | +1 403, +1 587 |
| Highway | Highway 2A |
| Waterways | Blindman River Red Deer River |
| Website | Official website |
Demographics edit
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Blackfalds had a population of 10,470 living in 3,780 of its 3,952 total private dwellings, a change of 12.2% from its 2016 population of 9,328. With a land area of 16.58 km2 (6.40 sq mi), it had a population density of 631.5/km2 (1,635.5/sq mi) in 2021.[3]
The population of the Town of Blackfalds according to its 2021 municipal census is 11,015,[5] a change of 9.7% from its 2018 municipal census population of 10,125.[9] At its current population, Blackfalds is one of the largest towns in the province and is eligible for city status. According to Alberta's Municipal Government Act, a town is eligible for city status when it reaches 10,000 residents.[10]
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Blackfalds recorded a population of 9,328 living in 3,302 of its 3,552 total private dwellings, a 48.1% change from its 2011 population of 6,300. With a land area of 16.44 km2 (6.35 sq mi), it had a population density of 567.4/km2 (1,469.6/sq mi) in 2016.[11]
Amenities edit
The town has many public facilities such as:
- Blackfalds Public Library, located in the Eagle Builders Centre on Waghorn Street.
- Blackfalds All Wheels Park and Blackfalds Bike Skills Park are located on Womacks Road off of Vista Trail.
- Tayles Water Spray Park, located next to the Cultural Centre.
- Blackfalds All-Star Park, located in the southwest corner of Blackfalds.
- Eagle Builders Centre, formerly Blackfalds Multiplex, home to the Blackfalds Bulldogs ice hockey team.
- Blackfalds Abbey Centre, a Multi-Purpose Fitness Facility and Outdoor Aquatic Centre.
Education edit
The town has three public schools in the Wolf Creek school district and one catholic school in the Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools district:[12]
- Iron Ridge Elementary Campus
- Iron Ridge Intermediate Campus
- Iron Ridge Junior Campus; and
- St. Gregory the Great Catholic School.
Media edit
The Town of Blackfalds is primarily served by regional weekly newspapers and one major daily. As of 2018, the town no longer has a newspaper of their own as the Blackfalds LIFE, which began circulation in August 2014,[13] closed.
Blackfalds has access to rdnewsNOW, and receives the Red Deer Advocate and Lacombe Express.
Blackfalds is served by numerous radio stations from Red Deer and Lacombe, including Kraze 101.3 (CKIK), Real Country 95.5, Zed 99, Sunny 94, Big 105, X 100.7 (CKEX) and 106.7 Rewind Radio.[14]
Sports edit
The Blackfalds Bulldogs, formerly the Calgary Mustangs, of the AJHL relocated to Blackfalds in 2021. On February 1, 2024,[15] the Bulldogs announced their move to the British Columbia Hockey League.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Location and History Profile: Town of Blackfalds" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. June 17, 2016. p. 64. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
- ^ . Town of Blackfalds. Archived from the original on August 13, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ (PDF) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 16, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ^ a b "2021 Census". Town of Blackfalds. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
- ^ "Census Subdivision (Municipal) Population Estimates, July 1, 2016 to 2020, Alberta". Alberta Municipal Affairs. March 23, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
- ^ Hamilton, William (1978). The Macmillan Book of Canadian Place Names. Toronto: Macmillan. p. 21. ISBN 0-7715-9754-1.
- ^ 2018 Municipal Affairs Population List (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. December 2018. ISBN 978-1-4601-4254-7. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
- ^ "Municipal Government Act". Alberta Queen's Printer. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ . Wolf Creek Public Schools. Archived from the original on September 18, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ^ . Blackfalds LIFE. August 22, 2014. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ^ Radio stations in Blackfalds: KRAZE 101.3 (CKIK) CKGY (KG Country) Zed 99 August 10, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Sunny 94 Big 105.5 The River 100.7 The Drive July 20, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/sports/blackfalds-bulldogs-four-other-alberta-teams-join-bchl-7312897
External links edit
- Official website