County of Warner No facts for kids

Quick facts for kids County of Warner No. 5
Municipal district
Last surviving elevator row in Alberta, located in Warner
County of Warner No Location in Alberta
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Southern Alberta
Census division	No. 2
Established	1912
Incorporated	1950
Area  (2016)
• Land	4,531.55 km2 (1,749.64 sq mi)
Population  (2016)
• Total	3,847
• Density	0.8/km2 (2/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-7 (MST)

The County of Warner No. 5 is a special kind of local government area in southern Alberta, Canada. It's located right near the border with the United States. The main office for the county is in the small Village of Warner.

A Look at Warner County

The County of Warner No. 5 has a history that goes back to 1912. It started as a 'rural municipality'. Later, in 1954, it officially became the County of Warner No. 5 as we know it today.

How Many People Live Here?

In 2016, about 3,847 people lived in the County of Warner No. 5. These people lived in 816 homes. The county covers a large area of land, about 4,531.55 square kilometers (that's about 1,750 square miles). This means there aren't many people living in each square kilometer, making it a very spread-out area.

Fun Places to Visit

The County of Warner No. 5 has many interesting places to explore! From historic sites to natural wonders, there's something for everyone.

• Stirling Agricultural Village: This is a National Historic Site. It's like stepping back in time to see how early settlers lived and farmed.
• Warner elevator row: This is the last group of old "grain elevators" left in Alberta. These tall buildings were used to store grain from farms.
• Galt Historic Railway Park: Here you can learn about the history of trains and railways in the area.
• Michelsen Farmstead: Another historic farm where you can see how people lived long ago.
• Lost Frontier Mini-Railway: A fun miniature train ride for visitors.
• Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park: This park is famous for its amazing rock formations and ancient rock carvings by Indigenous peoples. It's a beautiful place to hike and learn about history.
• Devil's Coulee Dinosaur Heritage Museum: If you love dinosaurs, this museum is a must-see! It's home to dinosaur fossils and tells the story of these ancient creatures.
• Centennial Park: A nice park for outdoor activities.
• Raymond Golf Club and Milk River Golf Club: Great places for golf lovers.

Exciting Events

The county also hosts some fun events throughout the year:

• Stirling Settler Days: A celebration of the area's pioneer history.
• Victorian Prairie Christmas: A special Christmas event held at the Galt Railway Park.
• Raymond Stampede: A thrilling rodeo event that brings the community together.

How the County Was Formed

The County of Warner No. 5 is made up of about 50 "townships." A township is a land area. The county's southern edge is the border with the United States. It was formed by combining two older areas: the Municipal District of Warner No. 36 and part of the Municipal District of Sugar City No. 37.

Here are some important dates in the county's history:

• 1913: The Municipal District of Warner No. 36 was officially created.
• 1923: The Municipal District of Sugar City No. 37 was created.
• 1942: The Sugar City area grew bigger, adding more land.
• 1950: The Warner area also grew, adding the Milk River, Coutts, and Masinasin districts.
• 1953: The Sugar City area was closed down, and part of it was added to the Warner area.
• 1954: The County of Warner No. 5 was officially formed!

Towns and Villages

The County of Warner No. 5 surrounds several towns and villages. These communities are important parts of the county.

Urban Communities

• Towns:
  • Milk River
  • Raymond
• Villages:
  • Coutts
  • Stirling
  • Warner

Smaller Communities

• Hamlets: These are smaller communities within the county.
  • New Dayton
  • Wrentham
• Localities: These are even smaller places, often just a few homes or a historic site.
  • Clarinda
  • Conrad
  • Craddock
  • Elmspring
  • Judson
  • Knappen
  • Lucky Strike
  • Masinasin
  • Maybutt
  • McNab
  • St. Kilda
• Other Places:
  • Allerston (also known as Doran)
  • Mammoth
  • One-Seventeen
  • Two-Fifteen

Education in the County

Two main school divisions help provide education in the County of Warner No. 5: Westwind School Division No. 74 and Horizon School Division No. 67.

Historic Schools

Many years ago, there were smaller school districts that served the communities in the county. Here are a few examples:

Name & SD No.	Image	Location	Date Established	Notes
Galt/Stirling No. 647	Stirling School in 1902	29 - 6 - 19 - W4	19 November 1901	Originally named Galt, it changed to Stirling in 1957.
Raymond No. 700		8 - 6 - 20 - W4	1 May 1902
Warner No. 1675		10 - 4 - 17 - W4	31 July 1907
Milk River Valley/Masinasin No. 2024		15 - 2 - 13 - W4	24 August 1909	Changed to Masinasin in 1941.
Clarinda No. 2459	Clarinda School in the 1970s	8-1-13 -W4	10 June 1911
Sleepy Hollow No. 2634	Sleepy Hollow School in the 1970s	24-2-15-W4	25 January 1912
Bankview No. 3042	Bankview School (1913-1953)	16-1-17-W4	1913	Closed in 1953.

Images for kids

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  Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

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  Galt Historic Railway Park