Kitscoty

Kitscoty is a village located in central Alberta, Canada. Situated at the junction of Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway) and Highway 897 (the link to Cold Lake), the village is located approximately midway between Edmonton and Saskatoon (225 km (140 mi) and 295 km (183 mi) respectively). In addition, the village is within short commuting distance of Lloydminster. The CN railway tracks also pass through Kitscoty. The municipal office of the surrounding County of Vermilion River's is located in Kitscoty.

Kitscoty
Village
Village of Kitscoty
Main Street, Kitscoty
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Nickname:  Biggest Little Sports Centre in Alberta
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Coordinates: 53°20′14″N 110°19′59″W
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Central Alberta
Census division	10
Municipal district	County of Vermilion River
Founded	1905
Incorporated[1]
• Village	March 22, 1911
Government [2]
• Mayor	Joyce Bell
• Governing body	Kitscoty Village Council
Area  (2021)[3]
• Land	1.51 km2 (0.58 sq mi)
Elevation [4]	670 m (2,200 ft)
Population  (2021)[3]
• Total	852
• Density	564.3/km2 (1,462/sq mi)
• Municipal census (2016)	976[5]
Time zone	UTC−07:00 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−06:00 (MDT)
Forward sortation areas	T0B 2P0
Area codes	780, 587, 825
Highways	16, 897
Website	Official website

Kitscoty is located in rich agricultural area which has much heavy oil activity, both of which provide employment opportunities for the residents.

History

Kitscoty Cemetery

The first settlers came to the district in 1905, and was incorporated as a village in 1911. Kitscoty originally served a trading area stretching from Cold Lake in the north to the Battle River in the south. Kitscoty is named after a famous cromlech, 3 large stones in a tripod arrangement, found near a settlement in England known as Kit's Coty House.^[6]

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Kitscoty had a population of 852 living in 304 of its 335 total private dwellings, a change of -7.9% from its 2016 population of 925. With a land area of 1.51 km² (0.58 sq mi), it had a population density of 564.2/km² (1,461.4/sq mi) in 2021.^[3]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Kitscoty recorded a population of 925 living in 317 of its 337 total private dwellings, a 9.3% change from its 2011 population of 846. With a land area of 1.51 km² (0.58 sq mi), it had a population density of 612.6/km² (1,586.6/sq mi) in 2016.^[7]

The population of the Village of Kitscoty according to its 2016 municipal census is 976,^[5] a 0.9% change from its 2013 municipal census population of 967.^[8]

Education

Kitscoty

There is an elementary school and a junior/senior high school within the village.

See also

• List of communities in Alberta
• List of villages in Alberta

References

1. "Location and History Profile: Village of Kitscoty" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 21, 2016. p. 414. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
2. Alberta Municipal Affairs: Municipal Officials Search
3. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
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). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 16, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
5. "2016 Municipal Affairs Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. ISBN 978-1-4601-3127-5. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 16, 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
6. Ronaghan, Allen (1973). Earnest-Minded Men : an account of local government in the County of Vermilion River. Kitscoty, Alberta: County of Vermilion River. p. 191.
7. "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.
8. "2015 Municipal Affairs Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. ISBN 978-1-4601-2630-1. Retrieved January 29, 2017.

External links

• Official website
• Media related to Kitscoty, Alberta at Wikimedia Commons