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Mackenzie County

May 02, 2024

For the county in Queensland, Australia, see County of Mackenzie.

Mackenzie County is a specialized municipality in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located in Census Division 17, along the Mackenzie Highway. The municipal office is located in the hamlet of Fort Vermilion.

Mackenzie County
Specialized municipality
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Location within Alberta
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionNorthern Alberta
Planning regionLower Peace
Incorporated [1]
 - Municipal district 
January 1, 1995
 - Specialized municipalityJune 23, 1999
Name change [1]March 8, 2007
Government
[3]
 • ReeveJosh Knelsen[2]
 • Governing body
  • Jacquie Bateman
  • Peter F. Braun
  • Cameron Cardinal
  • David Driedger
  • Eric Jorgensen
  • Joshua Knelsen
  • Anthony Peters
  • Ernest Peters
  • Walter Sarapuk
  • Lisa Wardley
 • CAOBryon Peters
 • Administrative officeFort Vermilion
Area
 (2021)[4]
 • Land79,629.26 km2 (30,745.03 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[4]
 • Total12,804
 • Density0.2/km2 (0.5/sq mi)
 • Municipal census (2018)
12,514
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Websitemackenziecounty.com

History edit

Originally Improvement District No. 23, the Municipal District of Mackenzie No. 23 incorporated as a municipal district on January 1, 1995.[1] It subsequently changed its status to specialized municipality on June 23, 1999 "to address concerns about municipal government and management in a municipality that serves a number of unique communities within a very large territory."[1] The Municipal District of Mackenzie No. 23 changed its name to Mackenzie County on March 8, 2007.[1]

Geography edit

Mackenzie County is in the northwest corner of the province of Alberta.[5] It borders the province of British Columbia to the west; the Northwest Territories to the north; Improvement District No. 24 (Wood Buffalo National Park) and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to the east; and Northern Sunrise County, the Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement, and the County of Northern Lights to the south.[5] The Peace River meanders eastward through the southeast portion of Mackenzie County.[5] Some of its water bodies include Bistcho Lake, Eva Lake, Margaret Lake, Wadlin Lake, Wentzel Lake, and Zama Lake.[5] Land formations include Bootis Hill in the northwest, the Caribou Mountains in the northeast, Buffalo Head Hills in the south, Cameron Hills in the north, and Mount Watt northwest of the Town of High Level.[5]

Communities and localities edit

The following localities are within Mackenzie County.[7]

Localities

The following settlements are within Mackenzie County.[5]

Settlements

First Nations have the following Indian reserves within Mackenzie County.[5]

Indian reserves

Demographics edit

Federal census
population history
YearPop.±%
19917,260—    
19967,980+9.9%
20018,829+10.6%
200610,002+13.3%
201110,927+9.2%
201611,171+2.2%
202112,804+14.6%
Source: Statistics Canada[9][10][11][12][13][4]

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Mackenzie County had a population of 12,804 living in 3,516 of its 3,756 total private dwellings, a change of 14.6% from its 2016 population of 11,171. With a land area of 79,629.26 km2 (30,745.03 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.2/km2 (0.4/sq mi) in 2021.[4]

The population of Mackenzie County according to its 2018 municipal census is 12,514,[14] a change of 6.5% from its 2015 municipal census population of 11,750.[15]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Mackenzie County had a population of 11,171 living in 3,088 of its 3,567 total private dwellings, a change of 2.2% from its 2011 population of 10,927. With a land area of 80,458.19 km2 (31,065.08 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.1/km2 (0.4/sq mi) in 2016.[13]

Attractions edit

Mackenzie County is home to Caribou Mountains Wildland Provincial Park and Hay-Zama Lakes Wildland Provincial Park.[5] It is also adjacent to Wood Buffalo National Park to the east.[5]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e "Location and History Profile – Mackenzie County" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  2. ^ "Councillors". www.mackenziecounty.com. Retrieved 2019-06-14.
  3. ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 9, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i 2021 Provincial Base Map: Municipalities (PDF) (Map). Alberta Environment and Parks. July 26, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  7. ^ "Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006, Economic Regions: 4817095 - Mackenzie No. 23, geographical codes and localities, 2006". Statistics Canada. 2010-03-05. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  8. ^ 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)
  9. ^ "Table 10: Population and Dwelling Counts, for Census Divisions, Census Subdivisions (Municipalities) and Designated Places, 1991 and 1996 Censuses – 100% Data". 96 Census. Vol. A National Overview – Population and Dwelling Counts. Ottawa: Statistics Canada. 1997. pp. 136–146. ISBN 0-660-59283-5.
  10. ^ "Population and Dwelling Counts, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, and Census Divisions, 2001 and 1996 Censuses - 100% Data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
  11. ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses - 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2010-01-06. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
  12. ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
  13. ^ a b "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.
  14. ^ 2018 Municipal Affairs Population List (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. December 2018. ISBN 978-1-4601-4254-7. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  15. ^ "Request for Decision: 2015 Census Results" (PDF). Mackenzie County. August 26, 2015. Retrieved August 21, 2015.

External links edit

  • Official website

May 02, 2024
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For the county in Queensland Australia see County of Mackenzie Mackenzie County is a specialized municipality in northern Alberta Canada It is located in Census Division 17 along the Mackenzie Highway The municipal office is located in the hamlet of Fort Vermilion Mackenzie CountySpecialized municipalityWelcome signLogoHigh LevelRainbow LakeLa CreteFort VermilionZama CityChatehFox LakeLocation within AlbertaCountryCanadaProvinceAlbertaRegionNorthern AlbertaPlanning regionLower PeaceIncorporated 1 Municipal district January 1 1995 Specialized municipalityJune 23 1999Name change 1 March 8 2007Government 3 ReeveJosh Knelsen 2 Governing bodyMackenzie County Council Jacquie BatemanPeter F BraunCameron CardinalDavid DriedgerEric JorgensenJoshua KnelsenAnthony PetersErnest PetersWalter SarapukLisa Wardley CAOBryon Peters Administrative officeFort VermilionArea 2021 4 Land79 629 26 km2 30 745 03 sq mi Population 2021 4 Total12 804 Density0 2 km2 0 5 sq mi Municipal census 2018 12 514Time zoneUTC 7 MST Summer DST UTC 6 MDT Websitemackenziecounty com Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2 1 Communities and localities 3 Demographics 4 Attractions 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory editOriginally Improvement District No 23 the Municipal District of Mackenzie No 23 incorporated as a municipal district on January 1 1995 1 It subsequently changed its status to specialized municipality on June 23 1999 to address concerns about municipal government and management in a municipality that serves a number of unique communities within a very large territory 1 The Municipal District of Mackenzie No 23 changed its name to Mackenzie County on March 8 2007 1 Geography edit nbsp Peace River in Fort Vermilion Mackenzie County is in the northwest corner of the province of Alberta 5 It borders the province of British Columbia to the west the Northwest Territories to the north Improvement District No 24 Wood Buffalo National Park and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to the east and Northern Sunrise County the Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement and the County of Northern Lights to the south 5 The Peace River meanders eastward through the southeast portion of Mackenzie County 5 Some of its water bodies include Bistcho Lake Eva Lake Margaret Lake Wadlin Lake Wentzel Lake and Zama Lake 5 Land formations include Bootis Hill in the northwest the Caribou Mountains in the northeast Buffalo Head Hills in the south Cameron Hills in the north and Mount Watt northwest of the Town of High Level 5 Communities and localities edit The following urban municipalities are surrounded by Mackenzie County 6 Cities none Towns High Level Rainbow Lake Villages none Summer villages none The following hamlets are within Mackenzie County 6 Hamlets Fort Vermilion La Crete Zama City The following localities are within Mackenzie County 7 Localities Adams Landing Assumption Blumenort 8 Boyer Boyer River Settlement Boyer Settlement Buffalo Head Prairie Carcajou Settlement Chateh Footner Lake Fort Vermilion Settlement Habay Hutch Lake Indian Cabins Little Red River Lutose Meander River Meander River Station Metis North Vermilion North Vermilion Settlement Slavey Creek Steen River Vermilion Chutes The following settlements are within Mackenzie County 5 Settlements Boyer Footner Fort Vermilion North Vermilion North Zama Steen River Tugate First Nations have the following Indian reserves within Mackenzie County 5 Indian reserves Amber River 211 Beaver Ranch 163 Beaver Ranch 163A Beaver Ranch 163B Bistcho Lake 213 Boyer 164 Bushe River 207 Child Lake 164A Fort Vermilion 173B Fox Lake 162 Hay Lake 209 Jackfish Point 214 John D or Prairie 215 Tallcree 173 Tallcree 173A Upper Hay River 212 Wadlin Lake 173C Zama Lake 210Demographics editFederal censuspopulation historyYearPop 19917 260 19967 980 9 9 20018 829 10 6 200610 002 13 3 201110 927 9 2 201611 171 2 2 202112 804 14 6 Source Statistics Canada 9 10 11 12 13 4 In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada Mackenzie County had a population of 12 804 living in 3 516 of its 3 756 total private dwellings a change of 14 6 from its 2016 population of 11 171 With a land area of 79 629 26 km2 30 745 03 sq mi it had a population density of 0 2 km2 0 4 sq mi in 2021 4 The population of Mackenzie County according to its 2018 municipal census is 12 514 14 a change of 6 5 from its 2015 municipal census population of 11 750 15 In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada Mackenzie County had a population of 11 171 living in 3 088 of its 3 567 total private dwellings a change of 2 2 from its 2011 population of 10 927 With a land area of 80 458 19 km2 31 065 08 sq mi it had a population density of 0 1 km2 0 4 sq mi in 2016 13 Attractions editMackenzie County is home to Caribou Mountains Wildland Provincial Park and Hay Zama Lakes Wildland Provincial Park 5 It is also adjacent to Wood Buffalo National Park to the east 5 See also editList of communities in Alberta Specialized municipalities of AlbertaReferences edit a b c d e Location and History Profile Mackenzie County PDF Alberta Municipal Affairs October 15 2021 Retrieved October 17 2021 Councillors www mackenziecounty com Retrieved 2019 06 14 Municipal Officials Search Alberta Municipal Affairs May 9 2019 Retrieved October 1 2021 a b c d Population and dwelling counts Canada provinces and territories and census subdivisions municipalities Statistics Canada February 9 2022 Retrieved February 9 2022 a b c d e f g h i 2021 Provincial Base Map Municipalities PDF Map Alberta Environment and Parks July 26 2021 Retrieved October 17 2021 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 4817095 Mackenzie No 23 geographical codes and localities 2006 Statistics Canada 2010 03 05 Retrieved 2012 08 11 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 Table 10 Population and Dwelling Counts for Census Divisions Census Subdivisions Municipalities and Designated Places 1991 and 1996 Censuses 100 Data 96 Census Vol A National Overview Population and Dwelling Counts Ottawa Statistics Canada 1997 pp 136 146 ISBN 0 660 59283 5 Population and Dwelling Counts for Canada Provinces and Territories and Census Divisions 2001 and 1996 Censuses 100 Data Alberta Statistics Canada Retrieved 2013 02 16 Population and dwelling counts for Canada provinces and territories and census subdivisions municipalities 2006 and 2001 censuses 100 data Alberta Statistics Canada 2010 01 06 Retrieved 2013 02 16 Population and dwelling counts for Canada provinces and territories and census subdivisions municipalities 2011 and 2006 censuses Alberta Statistics Canada February 8 2012 Retrieved February 8 2012 a b 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 2018 Municipal Affairs Population List PDF Alberta Municipal Affairs December 2018 ISBN 978 1 4601 4254 7 Retrieved December 20 2018 Request for Decision 2015 Census Results PDF Mackenzie County August 26 2015 Retrieved August 21 2015 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mackenzie County amp oldid 1126295729 Communities and localities, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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