Country Canada Census division 10 Postal code span T0B 3R0 Elevation 630 m Local time Wednesday 11:29 AM Area code 780 | Time zone MST (UTC-7) Area 57 ha Population 179 (2016) Province Alberta | |
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Paradise Valley is a village in central Alberta, Canada, located just off Highway 897 about 37 kilometres (23 mi) south of Kitscoty.
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Map of Paradise Valley, AB, Canada
The economic base of the village is largely agricultural. Nearby hog operations and the Co-Op seed cleaning plant also contribute to local production.
History
Paradise Valley has a long and rich agricultural history. The town was once host to six grain elevators along the rail line. Now, only one still stands, having been converted to the Climb Thru Time Museum. The project was spearheaded by Parke Dobson and Don Purser, as well as numerous others in the community.
The first school in the town was opened in 1930.
Demographics
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Paradise Valley recorded a population of 179 living in 73 of its 76 total private dwellings, a 7000290000000000000♠2.9% change from its 2011 population of 174. With a land area of 0.63 km2 (0.24 sq mi), it had a population density of 284.1/km2 (735.9/sq mi) in 2016.
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Paradise Valley had a population of 174 living in 68 of its 77 total dwellings, a -4.9% change from its 2006 population of 183. With a land area of 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi), it had a population density of 305.3/km2 (790.6/sq mi) in 2011.
In 2006, Paradise Valley had a population of 183 living in 76 dwellings, a 20.4% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi) and a population density of 322.8/km2 (836/sq mi).
Facilities
There are several churches and a K-12 school in Paradise Valley. There is a public arena and curling rink on the north side of town that also houses a cafe.
The village office, post office, firehall and village shop are all located downtown. The Agricultural Society Hall and Alberta Treasury Branch can also be found downtown.
Paradise Valley is home to a café and Climb Thru Time Museum (run by the Paradise Valley Historical Society).
Events
Paradise Valley is the home of the Three Cities Arena, the site of the Three Cities Park and the site of the annual Three Cities Fair. Three Cities refers to Paradise Valley and the nearby hamlets of McLaughlin and Rivercourse.