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Coaldale
Town
Town of Coaldale
Parrish & Heimbecker elevator along the CPR tracks.
Parrish & Heimbecker elevator along the CPR tracks.
Flag of Coaldale
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Coaldale is located in Alberta
Coaldale
Coaldale
Location in Alberta
Country Canada
Province Alberta
Region Southern Alberta
Census division 2
Municipal district Lethbridge County
Incorporated  
 • Village December 27, 1919
 • Town January 7, 1952
Area
 (2021)
 • Land 13.58 km2 (5.24 sq mi)
Elevation
863 m (2,831 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total 8,771
 • Density 645.9/km2 (1,673/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
Forward sortation area
T1M
Highways Highway 3
Highway 845

Coaldale is a friendly town in southern Alberta, Canada. It's located about 11 kilometers (7 miles) east of Lethbridge, right along the Crowsnest Highway. Coaldale started as a small village in 1919 and grew into a town in 1952.

How Many People Live in Coaldale?

Coaldale has grown quite a bit over the years! You can see how the population has changed in the table below.

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1926 (est.) 200 —    
1931 (est.) 300 +50.0%
1936 255 −15.0%
1941 285 +11.8%
1946 410 +43.9%
1951 806 +96.6%
1956 2,327 +188.7%
1961 2,592 +11.4%
1966 2,541 −2.0%
1971 2,798 +10.1%
1976 3,667 +31.1%
1981 4,651 +26.8%
1986 4,796 +3.1%
1991 5,310 +10.7%
1996 5,731 +7.9%
2001 6,008 +4.8%
2006 6,177 +2.8%
2011 7,493 +21.3%
2016 8,215 +9.6%
Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

In 2021, Statistics Canada counted 8,771 people living in Coaldale. This was a jump from 8,331 people in 2016. The town covers about 13.58 square kilometers (5.24 square miles).

Coaldale's own count in 2019 showed 8,691 residents. This was also an increase from 7,526 people in 2013. The town continues to grow steadily.

What Fun Things Can You Do in Coaldale?

Coaldale has many cool places to visit and fun activities to do!

Cool Places to Visit

  • The Alberta Birds of Prey Centre is a special place where you can see amazing birds of prey.
  • If you like golf, check out the Land o' Lakes Golf Course.
  • Learn about the town's history at the Gem of the West Museum.

Outdoor Adventures

  • The Chin Lakes are about 20 minutes east of Coaldale. Here you can go waterskiing or enjoy campfires.
  • The Indian Hills Golf Course is a nine-hole course about 15 minutes southwest.
  • Near Indian Hills, there's a small campground and a lake perfect for fishing.
  • Stafford Lake is another great spot, just 10 minutes east of town.

Local Businesses

  • McCain Foods has a big food processing plant in Coaldale. It opened in 2000.

Sports and Schools

  • The Coaldale Copperheads are a local hockey team. They play in the Heritage Junior Hockey League at the Sportsplex, also known as 'The SnakePit'.
  • The Coaldale Cobras (CMHA) are the town's minor hockey association for younger players.
  • Coaldale is home to six schools: R. I. Baker Middle School, Kate Andrews High School, John Davidson School, St. Joseph's School, Jennie Emery Elementary School, and Coaldale Christian School. Kate Andrews High School even won a national championship in Reach for the Top in 1985! A new school is also planned for the northwestern part of town.

Famous People From Coaldale

Some well-known people have connections to Coaldale:

  • B. B. Janz – A respected Mennonite minister.
  • Joy Kogawa – A famous Canadian author.
  • Kyle McLaren – A professional NHL hockey player.
  • Theo Tams – The winner of Canadian Idol.
  • John E. Toews – A historian.
  • Rudy Wiebe – Another well-known Canadian author.
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