Beaverlodge

For the beaver habitat, see beaver lodge. For the former surveillance radar station, see CFS Beaverlodge. For the elm, see Ulmus americana.

Beaverlodge
Town
Town of Beaverlodge
Highway 43 passing through Beaverlodge
Highway 43 passing through Beaverlodge
Town boundaries
Town boundaries
Beaverlodge is located in Alberta
Beaverlodge
Beaverlodge
Location in Alberta
Beaverlodge is located in County of Grande Prairie
Beaverlodge
Beaverlodge
Location in Grande Prairie County
Coordinates: 55°12′34″N 119°25′45″W / 55.20944°N 119.42917°W / 55.20944; -119.42917
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionNorthern Alberta
Planning regionUpper Peace
Municipal districtCounty of Grande Prairie No. 1
Incorporated[1] 
 • VillageJuly 31, 1929
 • TownJanuary 24, 1956
Government
 • MayorGary Rycroft
 • Governing bodyBeaverlodge Town Council
Area
 (2021)[2]
 • Land5.38 km2 (2.08 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
730 m (2,400 ft)
Population
 (2021)[2][4]
 • Total2,271
 • Density421.9/km2 (1,093/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
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.

History

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The town was named for the Beaverlodge River, which was known as Uz-i-pa ("temporary lodge") by members of the Beaver First Nation. The first European-Canadian settlers arrived in 1909.[5]

In 1953, a Specialized Canadian Forces Station was built five miles northeast of the town. It was a General Surveillance Radar Station built as part of the NORAD pact with U.S.[6] The buildings were operated by U.S military members, until the mid 60s when control was handed back to the Royal Canadian Air Force. Operations at the base ceased on April 1, 1988, when the threat of the Cold War decreased. The buildings were all eventually demolished in the mid 1990s.

Geography

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Climate

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

Climate data for Beaverlodge (1981–2010)
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) 		37.5
(99.5) 		36.7
(98.1) 		34.5
(94.1) 		31.7
(89.1) 		27.8
(82.0) 		21.7
(71.1) 		16.7
(62.1) 		37.5
(99.5)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −7
(19) 		−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
(−31) 		−12.2
(10.0) 		−6.7
(19.9) 		−5
(23) 		−3
(27) 		−11.7
(10.9) 		−29
(−20) 		−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) 9.6 7.8 7.2 6.8 10.7 13.7 14.0 12.5 13.1 10.9 9.4 8.3 124.0
Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) 1.2 0.58 0.95 4.4 10.6 13.7 14.0 12.5 12.9 8.1 1.8 0.43 81.1
Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) 8.6 6.8 6.0 2.8 0.76 0.0 0.0 0.04 0.42 3.1 7.7 8.1 44.3
Mean monthly sunshine hours 76.7 104.4 172.8 220.0 264.6 281.2 298.4 267.1 177.3 131.8 78.1 68.6 2,141
Percent possible sunshine 31.7 38.4 47.2 52.0 52.8 54.2 57.3 57.5 46.2 40.4 30.9 30.5 44.9
Source: Environment Canada[7]

Demographics

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Federal census
population history
YearPop.±%
1931211—    
1936203−3.8%
1941331+63.1%
1946443+33.8%
1951514+16.0%
1956768+49.4%
1961897+16.8%
19661,083+20.7%
19711,172+8.2%
19761,332+13.7%
19811,937+45.4%
19861,808−6.7%
19911,779−1.6%
19961,997+12.3%
20012,110+5.7%
20062,264+7.3%
20112,365+4.5%
20162,465+4.2%
20212,271−7.9%
Source: Statistics Canada
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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Beaverlodge had a population of 2,271 living in 923 of its 1,022 total private dwellings, a change of -7.9% from its 2016 population of 2,465. With a land area of 5.38 km2 (2.08 sq mi), it had a population density of 422.1/km2 (1,093.3/sq mi) in 2021.[2]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Beaverlodge recorded a population of 2,465 living in 953 of its 1,024 total private dwellings, a 4.2% change from its 2011 population of 2,365. With a land area of 5.73 km2 (2.21 sq mi), it had a population density of 430.2/km2 (1,114.2/sq mi) in 2016.[16]

Attractions

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Beaver statue

In 2004, a Giant Beaver statue was unveiled in the town's park, which can be seen from Highway 43.[17]

Sports

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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

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The town has an arena, a public library, an indoor swimming pool and play parks.[18]

Education

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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 people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Location and History Profile: Town of Beaverlodge" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 43. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "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). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 16, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  4. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  5. ^ "Beaverlodge | The Canadian Encyclopedia". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  6. ^ "ALBERTA – Canadian Military History". militarybruce.com. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  7. ^ "Beaverlodge CDA". Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010. Environment Canada. October 31, 2011. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
  8. ^ "Table 5: Population of urban centres, 1916-1946, with guide to locations". Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1946. Vol. I: Population. Ottawa: Dominion Bureau of Statistics. 1949. pp. 397–400.
  9. ^ "Table 6: Population by sex, for census subdivisions, 1956 and 1951". Census of Canada, 1956. Vol. I: Population. Ottawa: Dominion Bureau of Statistics. 1958.
  10. ^ "Table 9: Population by census subdivisions, 1966 by sex, and 1961". 1966 Census of Canada. Western Provinces. Vol. Population: Divisions and Subdivisions. Ottawa: Dominion Bureau of Statistics. 1967.
  11. ^ "Table 3: Population for census divisions and subdivisions, 1971 and 1976". 1976 Census of Canada. Census Divisions and Subdivisions, Western Provinces and the Territories. Vol. Population: Geographic Distributions. Ottawa: Statistics Canada. 1977.
  12. ^ "Table 2: Census Subdivisions in Alphabetical Order, Showing Population Rank, Canada, 1981". 1981 Census of Canada. Vol. Census subdivisions in decreasing population order. Ottawa: Statistics Canada. 1982. ISBN 0-660-51563-6.
  13. ^ "Table 2: Population and Dwelling Counts, for Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 1986 and 1991 – 100% Data". 91 Census. Vol. Population and Dwelling Counts – Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions. Ottawa: Statistics Canada. 1992. pp. 100–108. ISBN 0-660-57115-3.
  14. ^ "Population and Dwelling Counts, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, and Census Divisions, 2001 and 1996 Censuses – 100% Data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
  15. ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. January 6, 2010. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ "Giant Beaver Sculpture". Town of Beaverlodge. Archived from the original on December 19, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
  18. ^ "Attractions & Facilities". Town of Beaverlodge. Archived from the original on December 19, 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
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