Coronation, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coronation
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| Town of Coronation | |
| Motto(s):
A royal town on the move
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 Coronation
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | December 16, 1911 |
| • Town | April 29, 1912 |
| Founded by | Canadian Pacific Railway |
| Named for | Coronation of George V and Mary |
| Area
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| • Land | 3.57 km2 (1.38 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 790 m (2,590 ft) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 868 |
| • Density | 243.1/km2 (630/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
T0C 1C0
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| Area code(s) | +1-403, +1-587 |
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| Waterways | Ribstone Creek |
Coronation is a small town in east-central Alberta, Canada. It is located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) west of the Saskatchewan border. You can find it where Highway 12 and Highway 872 meet. The town is surrounded by the County of Paintearth No. 18.
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History
Coronation became a village on December 16, 1911. It was named after the coronation of King George V, who became king that year. On April 29, 1912, it officially became a town.
The town was originally located further north, but it moved south to be closer to the railway lines. People thought Coronation would become a major city, but bigger towns like Calgary and Red Deer grew much faster.
Coronation's economy relied on farming. The town once had three tall grain elevators, which were important landmarks. They were taken down in 2002. Other well-known landmarks include a water tower, a bright red train caboose, and a lighted crown at the town's entrance. The crown was built by a group called Hutterites in the early 2000s.
Geography
Climate
Coronation has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
| Climate data for Coronation, Alberta (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1944–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high humidex | 12.6 | 10.0 | 24.9 | 28.7 | 41.4 | 36.7 | 40.9 | 38.7 | 34.9 | 28.7 | 23.1 | 14.1 | 41.4 |
| Record high °C (°F) | 13.4 (56.1) |
10.6 (51.1) |
25.4 (77.7) |
30.5 (86.9) |
34.2 (93.6) |
37.0 (98.6) |
37.2 (99.0) |
37.9 (100.2) |
35.0 (95.0) |
29.1 (84.4) |
23.5 (74.3) |
13.9 (57.0) |
37.9 (100.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −8.0 (17.6) |
−6.0 (21.2) |
−0.5 (31.1) |
9.6 (49.3) |
16.8 (62.2) |
20.4 (68.7) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.4 (74.1) |
17.9 (64.2) |
9.7 (49.5) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
−6.6 (20.1) |
8.4 (47.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −13.4 (7.9) |
−11.6 (11.1) |
−5.7 (21.7) |
3.0 (37.4) |
9.5 (49.1) |
13.7 (56.7) |
16.6 (61.9) |
15.8 (60.4) |
10.3 (50.5) |
3.0 (37.4) |
−5.5 (22.1) |
−11.9 (10.6) |
2.0 (35.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −18.8 (−1.8) |
−17.1 (1.2) |
−11.2 (11.8) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
2.2 (36.0) |
7.0 (44.6) |
9.3 (48.7) |
8.2 (46.8) |
2.7 (36.9) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
−10.7 (12.7) |
−17.2 (1.0) |
−4.4 (24.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −44.4 (−47.9) |
−41.9 (−43.4) |
−39.8 (−39.6) |
−27.8 (−18.0) |
−13.9 (7.0) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
0.4 (32.7) |
−4.6 (23.7) |
−13.3 (8.1) |
−26.5 (−15.7) |
−36.5 (−33.7) |
−43.6 (−46.5) |
−44.4 (−47.9) |
| Record low wind chill | −59.8 | −56.1 | −51.0 | −37.6 | −19.2 | −6.0 | 0.0 | −6.6 | −14.9 | −35.2 | −49.5 | −56.6 | −59.8 |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 12.2 (0.48) |
9.3 (0.37) |
12.8 (0.50) |
25.4 (1.00) |
38.7 (1.52) |
68.5 (2.70) |
60.8 (2.39) |
43.1 (1.70) |
28.5 (1.12) |
16.8 (0.66) |
14.6 (0.57) |
8.6 (0.34) |
339.3 (13.35) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 0.6 (0.02) |
0.2 (0.01) |
1.9 (0.07) |
11.0 (0.43) |
38.4 (1.51) |
70.1 (2.76) |
72.3 (2.85) |
56.9 (2.24) |
33.0 (1.30) |
8.0 (0.31) |
1.8 (0.07) |
0.5 (0.02) |
294.7 (11.59) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 23.7 (9.3) |
18.1 (7.1) |
23.7 (9.3) |
18.0 (7.1) |
3.6 (1.4) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
2.7 (1.1) |
9.3 (3.7) |
15.5 (6.1) |
24.3 (9.6) |
138.9 (54.7) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 9.7 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 9.0 | 10.6 | 14.6 | 12.6 | 10.1 | 9.1 | 8.3 | 9.0 | 8.4 | 116.5 |
| Average rainy days | 0.58 | 0.29 | 1.6 | 4.7 | 9.5 | 13.3 | 12.9 | 11.4 | 8.3 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.52 | 68.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 9.9 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.8 | 6.7 | 9.5 | 52.6 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 3pm) | 74.6 | 71.7 | 63.8 | 45.3 | 39.6 | 48.1 | 45.4 | 42.8 | 43.7 | 50.3 | 68.8 | 74.3 | 55.7 |
| Source: Environment Canada(rain/rain days, snow/snow days 1971–2000) | |||||||||||||
Demographics
In 2021, the Town of Coronation had a population of 868 people. These residents lived in 399 homes. This was a small decrease from its 2016 population of 940 people. The town covers an area of 3.57 square kilometers (1.38 sq mi). This means about 243 people lived in each square kilometer in 2021.
Economy
Coronation's economy mainly relies on three things:
- Farming: Growing crops and raising animals.
- Ranching: Raising cattle and other livestock on large areas of land.
- Oil patch: Activities related to finding and producing oil.
Culture
Coronation hosts a fun rodeo every June. This event includes exciting activities like calf roping, barrel racing, and bull riding. There are also chuckwagon races. The rodeo weekend also features a parade and a pancake breakfast for everyone to enjoy.
The town also holds the Coronation Town and Country Fair. This fair showcases many local talents. You can see school projects, impressive plants and flowers, and amazing art.
Education
Students in Coronation attend Coronation School. This school is part of the Clearview School District. In 2009, there were 374 students at Coronation School.
Media
The local newspaper for Coronation is called the East Central Alberta Review. It shares news and stories from the town and nearby areas.
Notable people
Some well-known people have come from Coronation:
- Travis Brigley - a former professional hockey player in the NHL
- Barbara Clark - won a bronze medal in swimming
- Melody Davidson - an Olympic gold medalist and former head coach of the Canadian women's hockey team
- Stuart Gillard - a film director
- Doug Griffiths - an author and former politician
- Dwayne Zinger - a former professional hockey player in the NHL
See also
In Spanish: Coronation para niños
