Glendon, Alberta

Glendon
Village
Village of Glendon

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Glendon
Coordinates: 54°14′54″N 111°09′13″W / 54.24833°N 111.15361°W / 54.24833; -111.15361Coordinates: 54°14′54″N 111°09′13″W / 54.24833°N 111.15361°W / 54.24833; -111.15361
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
Region Northern Alberta
Census division 12
Municipal district M.D of Bonnyville No. 87
Incorporated[1]  
 • Village January 1, 1956
Government[2]
 • Mayor Laura Papirny
 • Governing body Glendon Village Council
Area (2011)[3]
 • Total 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi)
Elevation 587 m (1,926 ft)
Population (2011)[3]
 • Total 486
 • Density 245.1/km2 (635/sq mi)
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
Highways Highway 882
Highway 660
Website Official website

Glendon is a village in northern Alberta north of St. Paul.

In 1993, the town unveiled its roadside tribute to the perogy. Their "Giant Perogy," complete with fork, is 7.6 m (24.9 ft) in height.[4] It is one of the Giants of the Prairies.[5] Next to the roadside attraction is the Perogy Cafe, which serves "Ukrainian and Chinese Perogies". Glendon is home to former NHLer Stan Smyl.

Demographics

In the 2011 Census, the Village of Glendon had a population of 486 living in 204 of its 229 total dwellings, a 15.4% change from its 2006 population of 421. With a land area of 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi), it had a population density of 245.5/km2 (635.7/sq mi) in 2011.[3]

In its 2007 municipal census, the Village of Glendon had a population of 483.[6]

In 2006, Glendon had a population of 421 living in 185 dwellings, an 8.3% decrease from 2001. The village has a land area of 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi) and a population density of 212.3/km2 (550/sq mi).[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Location and History Profile: Village of Glendon" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 21, 2016. p. 323. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  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. ↑ Municipal District of Bonnyville. Glendon Giant Perogy
  5. ↑ Big Things. Glendon Perogy
  6. ↑ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2009-09-15). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-09-12.
  7. ↑ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Glendon - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-07.

External links

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