Breton, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Breton
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Village
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| Village of Breton | ||
Breton Mainstreet
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Location in Brazeau County
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 Breton
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada | |
| Province | Alberta | |
| Region | Central Alberta | |
| Census division | 11 | |
| Municipal District | Brazeau County | |
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| • Village | January 1, 1957 | |
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| • Land | 1.72 km2 (0.66 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 567 | |
| • Density | 329.9/km2 (854/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | |
| Postal code span |
T0C 0P0
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| Highways | Highway 20 Highway 616 |
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Breton is a small village located in central Alberta, Canada. It's about 95 kilometers (or 59 miles) southwest of a bigger city called Edmonton.
History of Breton Village
Breton was first settled in 1909. It was originally named Keystone. A group of African-American immigrants started the community. They came from places like Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas in the United States. They were looking for new opportunities and land.
This settlement was a "block settlement." This means a large area of land was given to a group of people to settle together. It was a way for new settlers to build a community.
A railway line, the Canadian Northern Railway, was built through Breton. This helped the village grow. Breton had several buildings called grain elevators. These were used to store grain from local farms. There was also a train station.
In 1927, the village's name was changed to Breton. It was named after a politician named Douglas Breton. He was a Member of the Alberta Legislature at that time.
Community Services and Infrastructure
Breton has important services for its residents. There is one high school for students in grades 7 to 12. There is also an elementary school for younger students from kindergarten to grade 6.
The village has a fire department. It works with the Brazeau County fire services. You can also find a grocery store, a golf course, and two restaurants. There are also hair salons and a police station. The police station has three officers and one secretary.
Population and Demographics
The number of people living in Breton changes over time. In the 2021 Census, the Village of Breton had a population of 567 people. These people lived in 259 homes. This was a small decrease from its 2016 population of 574.
In 2016, the population was 574 people. This was an increase from 496 people in 2011. The village covers a land area of 1.72 square kilometers (about 0.66 square miles).
