Delburne, Alberta

Delburne
—  Village  —
Village of Delburne
Motto: The Lamp in Parkland's Window
Location in Alberta
Coordinates: 52°12′03.1″N 113°14′01.1″W / 52.200861°N 113.233639°W / 52.200861; -113.233639Coordinates: 52°12′03.1″N 113°14′01.1″W / 52.200861°N 113.233639°W / 52.200861; -113.233639
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Central Alberta
Census division	8
County	Red Deer
Government
– Mayor	Ray Reckseidler
– Governing body	Delburne Village Council
– MLA
Area[1]
– Total	1.32 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Elevation	865 m (2,838 ft)
Population (2006)[1]
– Total	765
– Density	579.9/km2 (1,501.9/sq mi)
Time zone	MST (UTC-7)
Highways	Highway 21
Waterway	Delburne Lakes

Delburne (pronounced /ˈdɛlbərn/) is a village in the central Alberta east of Red Deer.

Named for Delia Mewburn, sister of pioneer physician F.H. Mewburn. Delburne is a quaint agricultural community located in the center of Alberta's scenic Parkland region. The village is accentuated by its tree lined streets and history depicted on its muralled buildings.

Delburne amenities include a nine hole golf & country club, a campground, several coffee shops/restaurants, and sporting facilities such as a curling rink, hockey rink, baseball diamond and an equestrian centre. The village also has a library, bank, credit union, post office, laundromat, grocery store, gas station and other basic services.

Delburne offers visitors a glace into its past at the Anthony Henday Museum, which offers guided tours.

Demographics

In 2006, Delburne had a population of 765 living in 315 dwellings, a 6.4% increase from 2001. The Village has a land area of 1.32 km² (0.51 sq mi) and a population density of 579.9 /km² (1,502 /sq mi).^[1]

See also

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

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Delburne - Community Profile". http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4808004&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Delburne&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4808004. Retrieved 2007-06-07. 

External links

• Alberta First - Delburne statistics