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Country
  
Canada

Region
  
Central Alberta

Time zone
  
MST (UTC−7)

Area
  
9.66 km²

Local time
  
Friday 5:31 PM

Province
  
Alberta

Census division
  
18

Elevation
  
700 m

Population
  
1,863 (2016)

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Municipal district
  
Municipal District of Greenview No. 16

Weather
  
12°C, Wind SW at 24 km/h, 40% Humidity

Valleyview is a town in northwest Alberta, Canada within the Municipal District of Greenview No. 16 and Census Division No. 18.

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Map of Valleyview, AB, Canada

It is located at the junction of Highway 43 and Highway 49, between the Little Smoky River and Sturgeon Lake. Its position, in the junction of the two highways into the Peace Region, has led to the town motto of Portal To The Peace.

History

  • Late 1800s: The first visitors to the area arrived, seeking natives to exchange goods for furs. The trading was good and a Hudson’s Bay post was established on Sturgeon Lake. ‘Peace River Jim’ Cornwall established the Bredin and Cornwall Trading Post nearby.
  • 1900: The area was surveyed for a possible settlement, but little developed of it.
  • 1901: The area was surveyed again by Fred Young who was particularly impressed with a piece of land on the northwest shore of Sturgeon Lake.
  • 1916: The first pioneers settled in the area nearby as its soil was rich for farming.
  • 1929: The first post office was opened in the community.

    • Geography

    Climate

    Valleyview experiences a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb).

    Demographics

    In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Valleyview recorded a population of 1,863 living in 747 of its 833 total private dwellings, a 5.8% change from its 2011 population of 1,761. With a land area of 9.32 km2 (3.60 sq mi), it had a population density of 199.9/km2 (517.7/sq mi) in 2016.

    The Town of Valleyview's 2013 municipal census counted a population of 1,972, a 4.7% change from its 2007 municipal census population of 1,884.

    In the 2011 Census, the Town of Valleyview had a population of 1,761 living in 737 of its 786 total dwellings, a 2.1% change from its 2006 population of 1,725. With a land area of 9.66 km2 (3.73 sq mi), it had a population density of 182.3/km2 (472.2/sq mi) in 2011.

    Government

    Valleyview is currently part of the Peace River federal electoral district, and is represented by MP Chris Warkentin. In the next federal election, Valleyview will become part of the newly created riding of Peace River—Westlock.

    Attractions

    Valleyview's main recreational activity is found at the ice rink, named Polar Palace. This is where the Valleyview's hockey team (the Valleyview Jets) plays regular games in the Peace Region league. Also located in the ice rink is a curling rink which has regular bonspiels. Next door to the Polar Palace is the local pool, which is on the same grounds as the lovely Legion picnic area and water park.

    The nearby Sturgeon Lake provides setting for outdoor activities. Two provincial parks are established on its shores: Young's Point Provincial Park (beach, boating, fishing, camping) and Williamson Provincial Park (beach, boating, fishing).

    Notable people

  • Rona Ambrose, politician
  • Wyatt McIntyre, politician

    • References

    Valleyview, Alberta Wikipedia
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