Smoky Lake

In this article, we will explore Smoky Lake from different perspectives, analyzing its importance, impact and relevance in various contexts. From its origin to its evolution today, Smoky Lake has been the subject of interest and debate among experts, academics and hobbyists. Through a detailed analysis, we aim to shed light on the lesser-known aspects of Smoky Lake, as well as highlight its influence in fields as varied as science, culture, technology or society in general. With a multidisciplinary approach, we will address the multiple facets of Smoky Lake to provide a comprehensive and enriching vision on this topic.

For the alpine lake, see Smoky Lake (Blaine County, Idaho).
Smoky Lake
Town
Town of Smoky Lake
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
Motto: 
Pumpkin Capital of Alberta[1]
Smoky Lake is located in Alberta
Smoky Lake
Smoky Lake
Location of Smoky Lake in Alberta
Smoky Lake is located in Canada
Smoky Lake
Smoky Lake
Smoky Lake (Canada)
Coordinates: 54°07′15″N 112°28′24″W / 54.12083°N 112.47333°W / 54.12083; -112.47333
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division12
Municipal districtSmoky Lake County
Incorporated[2] 
 • VillageMarch 26, 1923
 • TownFebruary 1, 1962
Government
[3]
 • MayorAmy Cherniwchan
 • Governing body
Smoky Lake Town Council
  • Evelynne Kobes
  • Terry Makowichuk
  • Mel Morton
  • Marianne Prockiw-Zarusky
 • MPShannon Stubbs
 • MLAGlenn van Dijken
Area
 (2021)[4]
 • Land4.26 km2 (1.64 sq mi)
Elevation
[5]
623 m (2,044 ft)
Population
 (2021)[6]
 • Total
1,031
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
HighwaysHighway 28
Highway 855
WaterwayNorth Saskatchewan River
Smoky Lake
WebsiteOfficial website

Smoky Lake is a town in Central Alberta, Canada. It is located 116 km (72 mi) northeast of Edmonton at the junction of Highway 28 and Highway 855. It lies between the North Saskatchewan River, Smoky Creek, and White Earth Creek, in a mainly agricultural area. The provincial historic site of Victoria Settlement is nearby. Long Lake Provincial Park is located 60 km (37 mi) north of the town. The Woods Cree, a First Nations people, named "Smoking Lake" for the smoke from ceremonies performed on the shore; the name Smoky Lake may also be based on the mist that rose from the lake in great quantities at sundown.[7] One of its churches, the St. Onuphrius Ukrainian-Catholic, built in 1907, has been moved to the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Quebec.[8] It is in Census Division No. 12 and is the municipal office for Smoky Lake County.

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Smoky Lake had a population of 1,031 living in 442 of its 518 total private dwellings, a change of 7% from its 2016 population of 964. With a land area of 4.26 km2 (1.64 sq mi), it had a population density of 242.0/km2 (626.8/sq mi) in 2021.[6][4]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Smoky Lake recorded a population of 964 living in 421 of its 499 total private dwellings, a -5.7% change from its 2011 population of 1,022. With a land area of 4.26 km2 (1.64 sq mi), it had a population density of 226.3/km2 (586.1/sq mi) in 2016.[9]

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ^ "Town of Smoky Lake". Kalyna Country. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
  2. ^ "Location and History Profile: Town of Smoky Lake" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 569. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  3. ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 9, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  5. ^ "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 9, 2013.
  6. ^ a b "Population and dwelling count amendments, 2021 Census". Statistics Canada. December 1, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  7. ^ A century of progress : an historical study of the Waskatenau, Smoky Lake, Warspite, Bellis, Vilna and Spedden school communities. The County of Smoky Lake No. 13. 1967. p. 1.; Friends of Geographical Names of Alberta Society, Place Names of Alberta, volume III
  8. ^ Borys Gengalo, Touring Ukrainian Ottawa Archived 2013-08-09 at the Wayback Machine, UCPBA of Ottawa
  9. ^ "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.