Consort, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Consort
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Village
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| Village of Consort | |
| Motto(s):
Village of Opportunity
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Location in Special Area No. 4
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 Consort
Location in Alberta
Consort
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Planning region | Red Deer |
| Special Area | No. 4 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | September 23, 1912 |
| Area
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| • Land | 3.02 km2 (1.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 644 |
| • Density | 213/km2 (550/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
T0C 1B0
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| Highways | Highway 12 Highway 41 Highway 886 |
| Website | consort.ca |
Consort is a village in eastern Alberta, Canada. It is located where Highway 12 and Highway 41 meet. Consort is about 250 kilometers (155 miles) southeast of Edmonton. It is also 252 kilometers (157 miles) northeast of Calgary. The border with Saskatchewan is about 60 kilometers (37 miles) to the east.
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How Many People Live in Consort?
In 2021, the Village of Consort had a population of 644 people. These people lived in 262 homes. This was a decrease from 729 people in 2016. The village covers a land area of about 3.02 square kilometers (1.17 square miles). This means there were about 213 people per square kilometer in 2021. In 2012, a local count showed 722 people living in Consort.
What Does Consort Do for Work?
The main jobs and businesses in Consort are in three areas:
- Farming: Growing crops and raising animals.
- Ranching: Raising livestock, especially cattle.
- Oil Production: Extracting oil from the ground.
Consort's Local News
The village has its own weekly newspaper. It is called The Consort Enterprise. This newspaper has been printed since 1912.
Famous People from Consort
Several well-known people have connections to Consort:
- k.d. lang: A famous singer who grew up in Consort.
- Arthur Kroeger: A very important public servant in the Canadian government. He worked there from 1975 to 1992.
- Riley Nash: A professional ice hockey player. He plays as a forward in the NHL. He was born in Consort.
- Chad "The Monster" Anheliger: A professional UFC fighter. He grew up in Consort. Chad won his official UFC debut fight on February 19, 2022.
