Crossfield, Alberta facts for kids

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Town of Crossfield
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Crossfield Location in Alberta
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Calgary Region
Census division	6
Municipal district	Rocky View County
Incorporated
• Village	June 3, 1907
• Town	August 1, 1980
Area  (2021)
• Land	11.89 km2 (4.59 sq mi)
Elevation	1,113 m (3,652 ft)
Population  (2021)
• Total	3,599
• Density	302.7/km2 (784/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−6 (MDT)
Postal code span	T0M 0S0
Area code(s)	403, 587, 825, 368
Highways	Highway 2A Highway 574

Crossfield is a small town in Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Calgary Metropolitan Region, which is the area around the city of Calgary. Crossfield is surrounded by Rocky View County. You can find it about 43 kilometers (27 miles) north of Calgary on Highway 2A.

Crossfield started as a train station in 1892. It was on the railway line that connected Calgary to Edmonton. The town was named after an engineer who worked on the Canadian Pacific Railway survey team.

By 1904, Crossfield had grown into a small community. It had a post office, a general store, a hotel, and a school. In 1906, the first building for storing grain opened. Crossfield officially became a village in 1907. Later, in 1980, it grew even more and became a town.

Crossfield is part of the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board. This board helps plan for the future of the Calgary area. The town is also located in the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor, which is a busy area between Alberta's two largest cities. Because of this, Crossfield is growing. It is north of the city of Airdrie and south of the town of Olds.

About Crossfield's Population

Crossfield is a growing town. In 2021, about 3,599 people lived there. This was a good increase from 2016, when the population was around 2,983 people. The town covers an area of about 11.89 square kilometers (4.59 square miles).

How Crossfield Makes Money

The main ways people in Crossfield make a living are through farming and services that help farmers. Another important part of the economy is natural gas processing. South of the town, there is a large Crossfield Gas Plant. This plant has been working since 1965 and is currently owned by TAQA North.

Schools in Crossfield

Crossfield has two main schools for students.

• Crossfield Elementary School teaches younger children from kindergarten up to grade five.
• WG Murdoch School is for older students, teaching grades six through 12.

There is also a preschool in town. It is located on the same property as Crossfield Elementary School.