Anzac, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Anzac
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Hamlet
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Anzac welcome sign
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 Anzac
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 16 |
| Specialized municipality | RM of Wood Buffalo |
| Established | August 7, 1979 |
| Founded by | Alberta and Great Waterways Railway |
| Named for | Australian and New Zealand Army Corps |
| Area
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| • Land | 8.57 km2 (3.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 490 m (1,610 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 506 |
| • Density | 59/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code |
T0P 1J0
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| Area code(s) | +1-780 |
Anzac is a small community called a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Regional Municipality (RM) of Wood Buffalo. You can find Anzac on Highway 881, right next to the east shore of Gregoire Lake. It is about 36 kilometers (22 miles) southeast of Fort McMurray.
Anzac's Story
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Anzac got its name during World War I. It was named after the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, also known as ANZAC. This happened when the Alberta and Great Waterways Railway was being built. The railway connected Carbondale to Waterways.
The community was first called Willow Lake. This was the old name for Gregoire Lake. Many of the early residents were Cree people. Their families had moved to the Athabasca Basin area from what is now northern Manitoba.
During World War II, a road was built from the railway siding. This road helped to build and supply a US Army base on Stoney Mountain.
Over the years, Anzac has grown a lot. This growth is linked to the oil industry and the nearby city of Fort McMurray.
On May 5, 2016, everyone in Anzac had to leave their homes. This was because of the large 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire that was spreading.
How Many People Live in Anzac?
Anzac's population changes over time. Here's a look at how many people have lived there:
- In 2021, a census counted 506 people living in Anzac. They lived in 190 homes.
- This was a small decrease from 2016, when 548 people lived there.
- In 2018, a local count showed 659 people. This was an increase from 606 people in 2015.
- The land area of Anzac is about 8.57 square kilometers (3.31 square miles).
See also
In Spanish: Anzac (Alberta) para niños
