Etzikom

For the waterway, see Etzikom Coulee.
Etzikom
"Valley"
Hamlet

Location of Etzikom in Alberta

Coordinates: 49°28′37″N 111°06′26″W / 49.4769°N 111.1072°W / 49.4769; -111.1072
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
Region Southern Alberta
Census division 1
Municipal district County of Forty Mile No. 8
Government
  Type Unincorporated
  Governing body County of Forty Mile No. 8 Council
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
Postal code span T0K 0W0
Area code(s) +1-403
Highways Highway 61
Waterways Pakowki Lake

Etzikom is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within the County of Forty Mile No. 8.[1] It is approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Foremost on Highway 61.

Etzikom was founded in 1915.[2] Its name comes from the Blackfoot language word for valley or coulee, referring to Etzikom Coulee.

Etzikom is also home to The Canadian National Historic Windmill Centre, a museum dedicated to windmills throughout history.

Each year, Etzikom holds its annual Fun Run.

Etzikom's representative in Alberta's provincial legislature is Drew Barnes.[3]

See also

References

  1. Alberta Municipal Affairs (2010-04-01). "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-06-24.
  2. Ondrik, Alice (1975). Etzikom, 1915-1975. p. 1.
  3. Alberta Assembly. Drew Barnes

Coordinates: 49°28′37″N 111°06′26″W / 49.47694°N 111.10722°W / 49.47694; -111.10722

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