Barons, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barons
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Barons' last remaining elevators along the CPR tracks prior to demolition
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| Motto(s):
Wheat Heart of the West
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 Barons
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 2 |
| Municipal district | Lethbridge County |
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| • Village | May 6, 1910 |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.81 km2 (0.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 965 m (3,166 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 313 |
| • Density | 387.8/km2 (1,004/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
T0L 0G0
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| Highways | Highway 23 Highway 520 |
Barons is a small village in southern Alberta, Canada. It's located about 51 kilometers (32 miles) north of Lethbridge along Highway 23. You might find it interesting that Barons was a filming spot for a scene in the 1978 movie Superman. The village's school was used to show where a young Clark Kent (who later becomes Superman) went to school!
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History of Barons
The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) bought the land where Barons now stands in early 1909. A person named Charles S. Noble, who worked for the CPR, sold pieces of land to people who wanted to settle there. The train station was first called "Baron," but over time, people started calling the whole area "Barons."
Becoming a Village
Barons officially became a village on May 6, 1910. In its early days, it had many important buildings. These included a hardware store, a grocery store, and places to buy lumber. There was also a bank, a feedmill, a dance hall, an opera house, and a hotel.
Changes Over Time
In 2004, there was a study about whether Barons should stop being a village. This study looked into changing its status to a hamlet, which would mean it would be managed by Lethbridge County. Also, the last two tall grain elevators in Barons were taken down in the summer of 2012.
Population of Barons
Let's look at how many people live in Barons. This information comes from official counts called censuses.
Recent Population Numbers
- In the 2021 Census, 313 people lived in the Village of Barons. They lived in 127 homes.
- This number was a bit lower than in 2016. In the 2016 Census, Barons had 341 people living in 132 homes.
- The village covers a small area, about 0.81 square kilometers (0.31 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 387 people living in each square kilometer.
Village Infrastructure
Infrastructure means the basic systems and facilities that a village needs to work.
Water and Wastewater
- Barons has a system for wastewater (used water from homes). This water goes to a special area called a sewage lagoon, which is about 0.5 kilometers (0.3 miles) west of the village.
- The village gets its clean water through a 16-kilometer (10-mile) pipeline. This pipeline connects Barons with the nearby Village of Nobleford.
- This water project is a team effort between Nobleford, Barons, and Lethbridge County. It's also supported by the province of Alberta's "Water for Life" program.
Services Available
- Residents of Barons can get high-speed wireless Internet access. Several companies offer this service.
