Coronation, Alberta

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Coronation
Town
Town of Coronation
Motto(s): 
A Royal Town on the move
Coronation is located in Alberta
Coronation
Coronation
Location of Coronation in Alberta
Coordinates: 52°05′16″N 111°26′00″W / 52.08778°N 111.43333°W / 52.08778; -111.43333Coordinates: 52°05′16″N 111°26′00″W / 52.08778°N 111.43333°W / 52.08778; -111.43333
Country Canada
Province Alberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division7
Municipal districtCounty of Paintearth No. 18
Incorporated[1] 
 • VillageDecember 16, 1911
 • TownApril 29, 1912
Government
 • MayorMark Stannard
 • Governing bodyCoronation Town Council
Area
 (2016)[3]
 • Land3.62 km2 (1.40 sq mi)
Elevation790 m (2,590 ft)
Population
 (2016)[3]
 • Total940
 • Density259.9/km2 (673/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Postal code span
T0C 1C0
Area code(s)+1-403, +1-587
HighwaysHighway 12
Highway 872
Waterways
WebsiteOfficial website

Coronation is a town in east-central Alberta, Canada, within the County of Paintearth No. 18. It is located at the intersection of Highway 12 and Highway 872, approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of the Saskatchewan border.

History[]

Coronation was incorporated as a town on September 27, 1911. After moving south from the Haneyville, some distance north of its present location to be congruent with rail lines, Coronation was expected to be a hub town.[clarification needed] However, larger towns such as Calgary and Red Deer began to evolve into cities and Coronation was forgotten in that regard.

Relying on its farming population, Coronation eventually erected three grain elevators which remained landmarks until their destruction in the summer of 2002. Other landmarks include the water tower that was remodeled in the late 1990s, the caboose that is painted a regal red, and the lighted crown at the town's entrance that was built by a team of Hutterites in the early 2000s.

Geography[]

Climate[]

Coronation experiences a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb).

Climate data for Coronation
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 8.3
(46.9)
10.6
(51.1)
19.4
(66.9)
30.5
(86.9)
34.2
(93.6)
35.6
(96.1)
36.1
(97.0)
37.8
(100.0)
35
(95)
29.1
(84.4)
20.6
(69.1)
11.1
(52.0)
37.8
(100.0)
Average high °C (°F) −8.6
(16.5)
−6.5
(20.3)
0.2
(32.4)
10.5
(50.9)
17.5
(63.5)
21.4
(70.5)
23.4
(74.1)
22.9
(73.2)
17
(63)
11.1
(52.0)
−0.4
(31.3)
−7
(19)
8.5
(47.3)
Daily mean °C (°F) −14
(7)
−11.8
(10.8)
−4.9
(23.2)
4.2
(39.6)
10.5
(50.9)
14.6
(58.3)
16.6
(61.9)
15.8
(60.4)
10.1
(50.2)
4.2
(39.6)
−5.8
(21.6)
−12.3
(9.9)
2.3
(36.1)
Average low °C (°F) −19.4
(−2.9)
−17
(1)
−10.1
(13.8)
−2.2
(28.0)
3.4
(38.1)
7.7
(45.9)
9.8
(49.6)
8.7
(47.7)
3.1
(37.6)
−2.7
(27.1)
−11.1
(12.0)
−17.6
(0.3)
−4
(25)
Record low °C (°F) −44.4
(−47.9)
−41.3
(−42.3)
−35.6
(−32.1)
−27.8
(−18.0)
−13.9
(7.0)
−2.5
(27.5)
1.4
(34.5)
−4.6
(23.7)
−13.3
(8.1)
−26.5
(−15.7)
−34.1
(−29.4)
−43.6
(−46.5)
−44.4
(−47.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 17.2
(0.68)
13.3
(0.52)
20.1
(0.79)
26.6
(1.05)
41.5
(1.63)
70.1
(2.76)
72.3
(2.85)
56.9
(2.24)
35.5
(1.40)
15.6
(0.61)
13.1
(0.52)
18.8
(0.74)
401
(15.8)
Source: Environment Canada[5]

Demographics[]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Coronation recorded a population of 940 living in 405 of its 442 total private dwellings, a -0.7% change from its 2011 population of 947. With a land area of 3.62 km2 (1.40 sq mi), it had a population density of 259.7/km2 (672.5/sq mi) in 2016.[3]

In the 2011 Census, the Town of Coronation had a population of 947 living in 391 of its 455 total dwellings, a -6.7% change from its 2006 population of 1,015. With a land area of 3.73 km2 (1.44 sq mi), it had a population density of 253.9/km2 (657.6/sq mi) in 2011.[6]

Economy[]

The economy is supported primarily by farming, ranching, and the oil patch.[citation needed]

Culture[]

Coronation hosts a rodeo every June that includes calf roping, barrel racing, bull riding and chuckwagon events. The rodeo also features a parade and a pancake breakfast.[citation needed]

Coronation also hosts the Coronation Town and Country Fair, which includes exhibits such as academic displays, botanical achievements and artistic entries.[citation needed]

Infrastructure[]

Health care[]

The town is home to the Coronation and District Hospital with an assisted living complex annexed to the facility.[citation needed]

Amenities[]

The town has numerous recreational facilities including an indoor skating and hockey arena, a curling rink, baseball fields, a soccer field, an outdoor swimming pool, playgrounds and parks.[citation needed]

Religious facilities include an Evangelical Free Church, a United Church.[citation needed]

Education[]

The Clearview School District operates Coronation School within the town, which had 374 students in 2009.[citation needed]

Media[]

The East Central Alberta Review is the local newspaper that provides coverage for Coronation.[7]

Notable people[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Location and History Profile: Town of Coronation" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 169. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  2. ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. September 22, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c "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.
  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. ^ Environment CanadaCanadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 23 September 2009
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Communities served by AWNA member newspapers". Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association. Retrieved 2012-11-28.

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