Dewberry is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within the County of Vermilion River.[4] It is approximately 66 km (41 mi) northwest of Lloydminster. The hamlet was named for the dewberries growing near the community.[5] Its first school opened in 1930.[6] Dewberry held village status prior to 2021.[2]
Dewberry | |
|---|---|
| Hamlet of Dewberry | |
.jpg) The post office in Dewberry | |
  Location in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 53°35′09.4″N 110°31′16.2″W / 53.585944°N 110.521167°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | County of Vermilion River |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | January 1, 1957 |
| Dissolved[2] | January 1, 2021 |
| Area (2016)[3] | |
| • Land | 0.82 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Population (2016)[3] | |
| • Total | 186 |
| • Density | 226.3/km2 (586/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 45 |
| Website | Official website |
History edit
Dewberry incorporated as a village on January 1, 1957.[1] It relinquished its village status on January 1, 2021, when it dissolved to become a hamlet under the jurisdiction of the County of Vermilion River.[2]
Demographics edit
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Dewberry recorded a population of 186 living in 90 of its 104 total private dwellings, a -7.5% change from its 2011 population of 201. With a land area of 0.82 km2 (0.32 sq mi), it had a population density of 226.8/km2 (587.5/sq mi) in 2016.[3]
In the 2011 Census, Dewberry had a population of 201 living in 87 of its 106 total dwellings, a 2.6% change from its 2006 population of 196. With a land area of 0.84 km2 (0.32 sq mi), it had a population density of 239.3/km2 (619.7/sq mi) in 2011.[7]
The population of Dewberry, according to its 2010 municipal census is 219,[8] a 5.2% decrease from its 2008 municipal census population of 231.[9]
Notable people edit
- Kurt Bensmiller - World champion chuckwagon driver[10]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Location and History Profile: Village of Dewberry" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 14, 2016. p. 232. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ a b c "O.C.". Government of Alberta. December 9, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 42.
- ^ Ronaghan, Allen (1973). Earnest-Minded Men : an account of local government in the County of Vermilion River. Kitscoty, Alberta: County of Vermilion River. p. 96.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
- ^ "2010 Official Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. September 15, 2010. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ^ "2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. September 15, 2009. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
- ^ "Profile - Official website of the World Professional Chuckwagon Association". www.wpca.com. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
External links edit
 | This Central Alberta location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |