Calahoo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Calahoo
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 Calahoo
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 11 |
| Municipal district | Sturgeon County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
(2021)
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| • Land | 0.66 km2 (0.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 680 m (2,230 ft) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 143 |
| • Density | 215.4/km2 (558/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
| Highways | Highway 37 |
Calahoo is a small community called a hamlet in Alberta, Canada. It is part of Sturgeon County. You can find it on Highway 37, close to the Sturgeon River.
Calahoo is about 21 kilometres (13 mi) northwest of Edmonton's city limits. It sits at an elevation of 680 metres (2,230 ft) above sea level. The hamlet is located in Census Division No. 11.
The name Calahoo comes from the nearby Michel Calihoo Reserve. This reserve was set up in 1878 under Treaty 6.
Who Lives in Calahoo?
Every few years, Canada counts its population. This is called a census. In the 2021 Census, Calahoo had a population of 143 people. These people lived in 59 homes.
This was a small increase from its population of 123 people in 2016. Calahoo covers a land area of about 0.66 km2 (0.25 sq mi). This means it has about 215 people living in each square kilometer.
Famous Faces from Calahoo
Even though Calahoo is a small hamlet, some well-known athletes have come from here!
- Craig Berube is a famous hockey player. He played in the NHL (National Hockey League). After playing, he became a coach and even won the Stanley Cup as a coach!
- Ian Mitchell is another talented hockey player. He is a prospect in the NHL, meaning he is a promising player for the future.
- Ireland Perrott is a strong hockey player too. She plays as a power forward for the UBC Thunderbirds women's ice hockey team. She won the 2022 Canada West Universities Athletic Association Championship while playing in U Sports.
