Killam, Alberta
Killam is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located in Flagstaff County, east of Camrose at the junction of Highway 13 and Veterans Memorial Highway, Highway 36. Killam is located in a rich agricultural area and is a local hub for trade. It is considered the agricultural hub of Flagstaff County.
Killam | |
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Town | |
Town of Killam | |
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Motto: Life without compromise | |
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Coordinates: 52°47′26″N 111°51′20″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Central Alberta |
Census division | 7 |
Municipal district | Flagstaff County |
Incorporated[1] | |
• Village | December 29, 1906 |
• Town | May 1, 1965 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ben Kellert |
• Governing body | Killam Town Council |
Area (2021)[2] | |
• Land | 6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 680 m (2,230 ft) |
Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 918 |
• Density | 143.5/km2 (372/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Area code | -1+780 |
Highways | Highway 13 Highway 36 |
Waterways | Wavy Lake Iron Creek |
Website | Official website |
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Killam had a population of 918 living in 398 of its 442 total private dwellings, a change of -7.2% from its 2016 population of 989. With a land area of 6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi), it had a population density of 143.4/km2 (371.5/sq mi) in 2021.[2]
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Killam recorded a population of 989 living in 380 of its 415 total private dwellings, a 0.8% change from its 2011 population of 981. With a land area of 6.75 km2 (2.61 sq mi), it had a population density of 146.5/km2 (379.5/sq mi) in 2016.[4]
Government
The mayor of Killam is Ben Kellert.[5]
Notable people
- Kevin Martin, curling champion and Olympic gold medalist
- Kevin Sorenson, Canadian Member of Parliament
- Bill Peters, former NHL coach[6]
References
- "Location and History Profile: Town of Killam" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 351. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- "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.
- "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.
- "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 9, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- "Bill Peters - Ice Hockey Coach".