Clive /ˈklv/ is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located 15 minutes east of Lacombe and 30 minutes from Red Deer.

Clive
Village of Clive
Clive, Alberta is located in Alberta
Clive, Alberta
Location in Alberta
Coordinates: 52°28′39″N 113°26′50″W / 52.47750°N 113.44722°W / 52.47750; -113.44722
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division8
Municipal districtLacombe County
Incorporated[1] 
 • VillageJanuary 9, 1912
Government
 • MayorLuci Henry
 • Governing bodyClive Village Council
 • MPBlaine Calkins
Area
 (2021)[2]
 • Land2.17 km2 (0.84 sq mi)
Elevation
850 m (2,790 ft)
Population
 (2021)[2]
 • Total775
 • Density357.2/km2 (925/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
HighwaysHighway 12
WebsiteOfficial website

The village was named in honour of Robert Clive, Commander-in-Chief, India.[3]

Demographics edit

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Clive had a population of 775 living in 307 of its 321 total private dwellings, a change of 8.4% from its 2016 population of 715. With a land area of 2.17 km2 (0.84 sq mi), it had a population density of 357.1/km2 (925.0/sq mi) in 2021.[2]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Clive recorded a population of 715 living in 286 of its 306 total private dwellings, a 5.9% change from its 2011 population of 675. With a land area of 2.17 km2 (0.84 sq mi), it had a population density of 329.5/km2 (853.4/sq mi) in 2016.[4]

Services edit

The Village of Clive has a grocery store, two bars and numerous other services. [citation needed]

Education edit

Clive School is located on the north end of Clive, with about 250-300 students enrolled in kindergarten through grade nine.[5]

Amenities edit

Clive has a skate park built beside the school. It includes two eight foot quarter pipes, two six foot quarter pipes, two four foot quarter pipes, and box stairs,[citation needed]

Clive also has an 18-hole disc golf course behind the ball diamond. The course record is 57 shot by little Jimmy McClellan on his 17th birthday.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Location and History Profile: Village of Clive" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 14, 2016. p. 169. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  3. ^ Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 35.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Our Mission Statement". Clive School. Archived from the original on 31 January 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2017.

External links edit

52°29′N 113°27′W / 52.483°N 113.450°W / 52.483; -113.450 (Clive, Alberta)