Caroline, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caroline
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| Village of Caroline | |
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Longbranch Saloon
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| Motto(s):
Prospering at Nature's Doorstep
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 Caroline
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 9 |
| Municipal district | Clearwater County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | December 31, 1951 |
| Area
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| • Land | 2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,065 m (3,494 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 470 |
| • Density | 229.9/km2 (595/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
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| Highways | Highway 22 Highway 54 |
Caroline is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located southwest of Red Deer.
The community is named after Caroline Langley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Langley. The family opened the community's original post office in 1908.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Caroline recorded a population of 470 living in 219 of its 246 total private dwellings, a change of -8.2% from its 2016 population of 512. With a land area of 2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi), it had a population density of 230.4/km2 (597/sq mi) in 2021.
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Caroline recorded a population of 512 living in 233 of its 259 total private dwellings, a 2.2% change from its 2011 population of 501. With a land area of 2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi), it had a population density of 251.0/km2 (650/sq mi) in 2016.
Gas discovery
In the mid-1980s a large gas field valued at 10 billion dollars was discovered nearby and subsequently developed by Shell.
Notable people
- Kurt Browning, world champion figure skater
- Kris Russell, professional ice hockey player
- Ryan Russell, professional ice hockey player
- Jim Vandermeer, professional ice hockey player
- Pete Vandermeer, former professional ice hockey player
