In 1876, the Crown gained title to the land that would later become Sturgeon County in Treaty 6 with First Nations. The area was first settled in 1879.[4] The first settlers were several francophone families.[5]
The Municipal District (MD) of Sturgeon River No. 90 was originally incorporated on January 1, 1955 and became the County of Sturgeon No. 15 on January 1, 1961.[6] It reverted back to the MD of Sturgeon No. 90 on July 12, 1965.[6] Its name was changed to Sturgeon County on April 23, 1997.[6]
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Sturgeon County had a population of 20,061 living in 7,021 of its 7,599 total private dwellings, a change of -2.1% from its 2016 population of 20,495. With a land area of 2,084.24 km2 (804.73 sq mi), it had a population density of 9.6/km2 (24.9/sq mi) in 2021.[3]
The population of Sturgeon County according to its 2020 municipal census is 20,506,[11] a 7% change from its 2008 municipal census population of 19,165.[12]
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Sturgeon County had a population of 20,495 living in 6,870 of its 7,337 total private dwellings, a 4.7% change from its 2011 population of 19,578. With a land area of 2,090.13 km2 (807.00 sq mi), it had a population density of 9.8/km2 (25.4/sq mi) in 2016.[13]
Economyedit
Sturgeon County's Economic Development Department is responsible for promoting business. The organization recognizes the benefits that new businesses can bring to the region. It helps businesses navigate municipal programs and processes, provides consultation services, and offers hands-on solutions to assist local actors at every stage of development.[14]
^ abc"Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
^Speers, Bertha (1936). A cameo of the West : story of the pioneers of the Sturgeon River district, 1879–1900. Namao, Alberta: UFWA.
^"Le patrimoine francophone de Saint-Albert, Morinville et Legal".
^ abc"Location and History Profile: Sturgeon County" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 8, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
^"St. Albert, City (Census Subdivision), Alberta". Statistics Canada. June 20, 2012. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
^ ab"Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
^"Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006, Economic Regions: 4811059 - Sturgeon County, geographical codes and localities, 2006". Statistics Canada. March 5, 2010. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
^Geo-Administrative Areas (Hamlet, Locality and Townsite Culture Points)(Geodatabase layer) (Map). AltaLIS. October 26, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2021.{{cite map}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
^"Alberta 2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. September 15, 2009. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
^"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.
^. www.startinsturgeon.ca. Archived from the original on July 5, 2015.
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Sturgeon County is a municipal district in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region of Alberta Canada It is north of Edmonton and west of the North Saskatchewan River Sturgeon County is located in Division No 11 and was named for the Sturgeon River Sturgeon CountyMunicipal districtSt Emile Roman Catholic Church in LegalLogoSt AlbertMorinvilleRedwaterLegalGibbonsBon AccordNamaoLocation within AlbertaCoordinates 53 48 8 N 113 38 59 W 53 80222 N 113 64972 W 53 80222 113 64972CountryCanadaProvinceAlbertaRegionEdmonton Metropolitan RegionCensus division11Established1955Incorporated1997 County Named forSturgeon RiverGovernment 2 MayorAlanna Hnatiw 1 Governing bodySturgeon County Council Dan DerouinKristin TomsWayne BokenfohrNeal ComeauPatrick TigheKaren Shaw CAORegan McCullough Administrative officeMorinvilleArea 2021 3 Land2 084 24 km2 804 73 sq mi Population 2021 3 Total20 061 Density9 6 km2 25 sq mi Time zoneUTC 7 MST Summer DST UTC 6 MDT Forward sortation areaT8TWebsitesturgeoncounty wbr ca Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2 1 Communities and localities 3 Demographics 4 Economy 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory editIn 1876 the Crown gained title to the land that would later become Sturgeon County in Treaty 6 with First Nations The area was first settled in 1879 4 The first settlers were several francophone families 5 The Municipal District MD of Sturgeon River No 90 was originally incorporated on January 1 1955 and became the County of Sturgeon No 15 on January 1 1961 6 It reverted back to the MD of Sturgeon No 90 on July 12 1965 6 Its name was changed to Sturgeon County on April 23 1997 6 Geography editCommunities and localities edit The following urban municipalities are surrounded by Sturgeon County 7 8 Cities St Albert Towns Bon Accord Gibbons Legal Morinville Redwater Villages none Summer villages none The following hamlets are located within Sturgeon County 8 Hamlets Alcomdale Calahoo Carbondale Cardiff Lamoureux Mearns Namao Pine Sands Riviere Qui Barre Villeneuve The following localities are located within Sturgeon County 9 Localities Amelia Austin Acres Banko Junction Braun Village Cameron Park Cardiff Echoes Cardiff Pittsburgh Casa Vista Clearview Acres Coronado Crestview Heights Dover Estates Dream Hollow Estates Dream Nook Duagh Eastgate Eldorena Excelsior Fairhaven East Subdivision Fairhaven West Subdivision Fairydell Fedorah Fort Augustus Fort Saskatchewan Settlement Freemore Estates Gibbons Lea Gibbons Station Glenview Glory Hills designated place or Glory Hills Development Golden Heights Grandview Heights Greenacres Estates Hansen Subdivision Hanson Subdivision Hewitt Estates designated place Hillsborough Estates Hu Haven designated place Juniper Hill Lancaster Park Lily Lake Estates Lower Manor Estates designated place MacArthur Siding Manor Estates Maple Ridge Namao designated place different than the hamlet of the same name Namao Ridge Estates Sturgeon Valley Estates New Lunnon Noroncal North Point Nywening Osthoff Estates Peavey Pilon Creek Estates Pinewood Estates Regency Estates Reyda Vista Subdivision Richfield Estates Riverside Park Riviere Qui Barre Rol Ana Park Rosal Acres Shil Shol Silverchief Subdivision Skyglen St Albert Settlement Strathcona Heights 10 Sturgeon Sturgeon Creek Subdivision Sturgeon Crest Subdivision Sturgeon Heights Sturgeon Valley Vista Sturgeon View Estates Summer Brook Summerbrook Estates Trestle Ridge Turfside Park Upper Manor Estates designated place Upper and Lower Viscount Estates designated place Lower Viscount Estates or Lower Viscount Upper Viscount Estates or Upper Viscount Estates Subdivision Volmer Waterdale Park Waybrook Wildlife Park Woodridge Estates Other places Bristol OakesDemographics editIn the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada Sturgeon County had a population of 20 061 living in 7 021 of its 7 599 total private dwellings a change of 2 1 from its 2016 population of 20 495 With a land area of 2 084 24 km2 804 73 sq mi it had a population density of 9 6 km2 24 9 sq mi in 2021 3 The population of Sturgeon County according to its 2020 municipal census is 20 506 11 a 7 change from its 2008 municipal census population of 19 165 12 In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada Sturgeon County had a population of 20 495 living in 6 870 of its 7 337 total private dwellings a 4 7 change from its 2011 population of 19 578 With a land area of 2 090 13 km2 807 00 sq mi it had a population density of 9 8 km2 25 4 sq mi in 2016 13 Economy editSturgeon County s Economic Development Department is responsible for promoting business The organization recognizes the benefits that new businesses can bring to the region It helps businesses navigate municipal programs and processes provides consultation services and offers hands on solutions to assist local actors at every stage of development 14 See also editList of communities in Alberta List of francophone communities in Alberta List of municipal districts in AlbertaReferences edit Alberta election 2017 Sturgeon County results Globalnews ca Municipal Officials Search Alberta Municipal Affairs May 9 2019 Retrieved October 1 2021 a b c Population and dwelling counts Canada provinces and territories and census subdivisions municipalities Statistics Canada February 9 2022 Retrieved February 9 2022 Speers Bertha 1936 A cameo of the West story of the pioneers of the Sturgeon River district 1879 1900 Namao Alberta UFWA Le patrimoine francophone de Saint Albert Morinville et Legal a b c Location and History Profile Sturgeon County PDF Alberta Municipal Affairs October 8 2021 Retrieved October 11 2021 St Albert City Census Subdivision Alberta Statistics Canada June 20 2012 Retrieved August 13 2012 a b Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities PDF Alberta Municipal Affairs January 12 2022 Retrieved January 21 2022 Standard Geographical Classification SGC 2006 Economic Regions 4811059 Sturgeon County geographical codes and localities 2006 Statistics Canada March 5 2010 Retrieved August 12 2012 Geo Administrative Areas Hamlet Locality and Townsite Culture Points Geodatabase layer Map AltaLIS October 26 2020 Retrieved October 2 2021 a href Template Cite map html title Template Cite map cite map a CS1 maint date and year link 2019 Municipal Affairs Population List PDF Alberta Municipal Affairs December 2019 ISBN 978 1 4601 4623 1 Retrieved July 1 2021 Alberta 2009 Official Population List PDF Alberta Municipal Affairs September 15 2009 Retrieved September 12 2010 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 Start In Sturgeon gt Why Sturgeon County gt Economic Development Team www startinsturgeon ca Archived from the original on July 5 2015 External links editOfficial website nbsp Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sturgeon County amp 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