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DeBolt
Hamlet
DeBolt is located in Alberta
DeBolt
DeBolt
Location in Alberta
Country Canada
Province Alberta
Census division No. 18
Municipal district Municipal District of Greenview No. 16
Government
 • Type Unincorporated
Area
 (2021)
 • Land 2.79 km2 (1.08 sq mi)
Elevation
640 m (2,100 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total 132
 • Density 47.4/km2 (123/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)

DeBolt is a small community called a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada. It was named after Henry DeBolt, who was an early postmaster in the area. This community is located in census division No. 18.

Where is DeBolt?

DeBolt is found in an area known as Peace Country. It is about 58 kilometers (36 miles) east of Grande Prairie. It is also about 54 kilometers (34 miles) west of Valleyview. You can find DeBolt along Highway 43. The hamlet sits in the Smoky River valley. It is about 640 meters (2,100 feet) above sea level.

A specific rock layer, called the Debolt Formation, gets its name from this area. It was first found in a well about 10 kilometers (6 miles) north of the hamlet.

How Many People Live in DeBolt?

In 2021, a count of people (called a census) showed that 132 people lived in DeBolt. These people lived in 66 homes. This number was a bit higher than in 2016, when 121 people lived there. DeBolt covers an area of 2.79 square kilometers (1.08 square miles). This means there were about 47 people living in each square kilometer in 2021.

What Does DeBolt Do for Work?

The main ways people make a living in DeBolt are through farming and raising animals (ranching). The area also has jobs in oil and gas. Other important jobs include forestry, cutting down trees (logging), and making plywood. Some of the local businesses that hire people are Star Industries, Star Fabrication, DeBolt Contracting, P&G Kitchens, and Moore Seed.

What Can You See in DeBolt?

One interesting place to visit is the Hubert Memorial Park. It has a collection of old buildings and items from the past. The Legion Hall is also part of the DeBolt and District Pioneer Museum.

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    DeBolt Alberta's Hubert Memorial Park

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    Mehlum Barn at the Hubert Memorial Park

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    Classic tractor at the Hubert Memorial Park

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    Turner Home in the Hubert Memorial Park

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    Old school house and current gift shop

How Does DeBolt Get Around?

DeBolt has a small airport called DeBolt Aerodrome (CFG4). It is located about 1.9 kilometers (1.2 miles) north of the community. The hamlet also has a fire hall. This fire hall is staffed by people who volunteer their time to fight fires.

What Services Does DeBolt Have?

The community of DeBolt has a church for worship. There is also a pub, which is a place to eat and drink. You can find a general store that includes a restaurant. There is also a gas station where you can fill up your car.

Famous People From DeBolt

  • Ken Belford, a well-known poet.
  • Roy Bickell, a person who found many fossils. He also helped the community and studied local history.
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