Bluesky, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bluesky
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 Bluesky
Location in M.D. of Fairview
Bluesky
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 19 |
| Municipal district | M.D. of Fairview No. 136 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.37 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 113 |
| • Density | 306.1/km2 (793/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Bluesky is a small community known as a hamlet in Alberta, Canada. It is located within the Municipal District of Fairview No. 136. You can find Bluesky along Highway 2, just east of Fairview in northern Alberta.
Something important happened near Bluesky in 1952. A special type of oil, called heavy oil, was found deep underground. This oil was in a geological formation (a layer of rock) that was named the Bluesky Formation after the community.
How Many People Live Here?
Every few years, Canada counts its population. This is called a census.
In the 2021 Census, about 113 people lived in Bluesky. They lived in 53 homes. This was a small decrease from 2016, when 127 people lived there. Bluesky is a small place, covering only about 0.37 square kilometers (about 0.14 square miles).
Fun Things to Do
Bluesky has a special event called the Bluesky Picnic Jam. This event used to be known as Bluefest.
Famous People from Bluesky
One well-known person from Bluesky is Hubert Brooks. He was an officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). He was also an Olympic gold medalist.
