Blackie, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in Alberta
Blackie
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Calgary Metropolitan Region |
| Census division | 6 |
| Municipal district | Foothills County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
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| • Land | 0.76 km2 (0.29 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 360 |
| • Density | 476/km2 (1,230/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area codes | 403, 587, 825 |
Blackie is a small community called a hamlet in Alberta, Canada. It is located within the Foothills County. You can find Blackie about 70 kilometers (43 miles) southeast of Calgary on Highway 799.
Blackie's Story
This community was named after John Stuart Blackie, who was a famous Scottish scholar. Blackie used to be a "village," which is a slightly larger type of community than a hamlet. It officially became a village on December 30, 1912. However, on August 31, 1997, Blackie changed back to being a hamlet.
Who Lives in Blackie?
Every few years, Canada counts its population. This is called a census. In the 2021 Census, Blackie had 360 people living there. This was an increase from 314 people counted in 2016. The community covers a small area of about 0.76 square kilometers (0.29 square miles).
Famous People from Blackie
Some well-known people have connections to Blackie:
- Jeremy Colliton – He is a professional ice hockey player who became a head coach for the Chicago Blackhawks.
- George Groeneveld – He was a Member of the Legislature of Alberta. This means he was a politician who helped make laws for Alberta from 2004 to 2012.
- "Boxcar" Pat Egan – He was also a professional ice hockey player, known as a defenseman.
