Berwyn, Alberta

Berwyn
Village
Village of Berwyn
Berwyn
Coordinates: 56°08′50.9″N 117°44′01.9″W / 56.147472°N 117.733861°W / 56.147472; -117.733861Coordinates: 56°08′50.9″N 117°44′01.9″W / 56.147472°N 117.733861°W / 56.147472; -117.733861
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
Region Northern Alberta
Census division 19
Municipal district Municipal District of Peace No. 135
Incorporated[1]  
 • Village November 28, 1936
Government[2]
 • Mayor Ron Longtin
 • Governing body Berwyn Village Council
Area (2011)[3]
 • Total 1.66 km2 (0.64 sq mi)
Elevation[4] 643 m (2,110 ft)
Population (2011)[3]
 • Total 526
 • Density 316.7/km2 (820/sq mi)
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
Highways Highway 2
Waterways Lac Cardinal
Website Official website

Berwyn is a village in northwestern Alberta, Canada. It is located approximately 37 km (23 mi) west of the Town of Peace River, 10 km (6.2 mi) southwest of the Town of Grimshaw, and 15 km (9.3 mi) northeast of the Duncan's First Nation reserve.

The Municipal District of Peace No. 135's municipal office is located adjacent to Berwyn. The village was named after the Berwyn range in Wales.[5]

Demographics

In the 2011 Census, the Village of Berwyn had a population of 526 living in 225 of its 252 total dwellings, a 1.9% change from its 2006 population of 516. With a land area of 1.66 km2 (0.64 sq mi), it had a population density of 316.9/km2 (820.7/sq mi) in 2011.[3]

The population of the Village of Berwyn according to its 2007 municipal census is 561.[6]

According to the 2006 census, Berwyn had:

In the 2006 census, the median age in Berwyn was 43, significantly higher than the 35.2 in nearby Grimshaw and 32.2 in the Town of Peace River. The provincial median age was 36.

Education

Lloyd Garrison School is the only school located in Berwyn. It is an elementary to junior high public institution administered by the Peace River School Division (PRSD). Senior high students are bussed to either Grimshaw or Peace River. Separate school students are also bussed from Berwyn to Grimshaw.[8] In the 2009/10 school year, junior high enrolment at the school dropped to a total of 25 students, which triggered the PRSD to initiate a low enrolment review.[9]

Post-secondary education is available at Northern Lakes College in the Peace River Campus and Fairview Campus of Grande Prairie Regional College in the Town of Fairview.

Economy

Regional planning services, Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency and regional tourism services, Mighty Peace Tourist Association are both located in downtown Berwyn. The M.D of Peace No. 135 also has its municipal offices in Berwyn.

Health care

Health care for residents of Berwyn is provided for by Grimshaw Berwyn & District Community Health Centre in Grimshaw. The Peace River Community Health Centre is also within a short driving distance.

Recreation

Events

Notable people

Berwyn is the birthplace of Marco Marra, a genomics expert, and Alex Debogorski of the television show Ice Road Truckers.[10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Location and History Profile: Village of Berwyn" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 14, 2016. p. 78. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  2. ↑ Village of Berwyn. "Village Officials". Archived from the original on 2011-09-05. Retrieved 2007-06-23.
  3. 1 2 3 "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
  4. ↑ "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 October 8, 2013.
  5. ↑ Berwyn Centennial Committee (1968). Brick's Hill, Berwyn and Beyond. p. 92.
  6. ↑ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2009-09-15). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-09-12.
  7. ↑ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Berwyn - Community Statistics". Retrieved 2007-06-05.
  8. ↑ http://www.berwyn.govoffice.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={63F318EC-A76E-4A26-93C7-52E1B9529F0A}[]
  9. ↑ http://www.fairviewpost.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?archive=true&e=1396424
  10. ↑ "Meet Alex". Retrieved 2011-01-08.

External links

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