Berwyn, Alberta

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subdivision_type = Country
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subdivision_type1 = Province
subdivision_name1 = flag|Alberta
subdivision_type2 = Region
subdivision_name2 = Northern Alberta
subdivision_type3 = Census division
subdivision_name3 = 19
subdivision_type4 = Municipal District
subdivision_name4 =Peace
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Ron Longtin
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leader_name1 = Berwyn Village Council
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population_total = 516
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latd=56 |latm=08 |lats=50.9 |latNS=N
longd=117 |longm=44 |longs=01.9 |longEW=W
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blank_name = Highways
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blank1_info = Peace River
Cardinal Lake
website = [http://www.berwyn.govoffice.com/ Village of Berwyn]
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Berwyn is a village in northern Alberta, west of Peace River.

Berwyn is the seat of the Municipal District of Peace.

It is the birthplace of genomics expert Marco Marra.

Demographics

According to the 2006 census, Berwyn has:
*a population of 516 living in 229 dwellings, a -5.5% increase from 2001.
*an area of km2 to mi2|1.66|abbr=yes|wiki=yes
*and a population density of 310.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.Cite web| url= http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4819072&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Berwyn&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4819072 | title= Berwyn - Community Statistics | author= Statistics Canada| authorlink= Statistics Canada| year= Census 2006 | accessdate= 2007-06-05]

History

*1910: Settlers first arrived in the area.
*1922: The settlement was officially named "Berwyn", after the village of Berwyn in Denbigshire, Wales.
*1936: Berwyn was incorporated as a village.

Economy

Berwyn is a rural area with includes such industries as farming, forestry, oil and gas. The largest employer of Berwyn is Central Peace Contracting that are involved with road construction.

Attractions and Events

Fiesta Days is held the first weekend of August and is the kickoff to the North Peace Stampede. Mainstreet is closed for BBQ, midway rides, games of chance, an antique car show, street dance and fireworks. The North Peace Stampede 3-day event is held at Lac Cardinal (Bear Lake Recreation area and Rodeo Grounds) located 11 km north of Berwyn.

The Berwyn Agricultural Society sponsors an agricultural fair and bench show first weekend in June, which includes grain & craft exhibitions, baking and garden.

Berwyn's Annual Christmas Parade happens in early December, includes Turkey Bingo and Hay Rides. Each year, Berwyn starts off the new year with a New Years Eve Family Celebration, which includes hay rides, skating, and fireworks.

References

External links

* [http://www.berwyn.govoffice.com/ Berwyn website]
* [http://www.discoverthepeacecountry.com/htmlpages/berwyn.html Discover the Peace Country - Berwyn]
* [http://www.albertafirst.com/profiles/statspack/20502.html AlbertaFirst - Berwyn statistics]

Geographic Location (8-way)
Centre = Berwyn
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