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Delacour
Delacour is located in Alberta
Delacour
Delacour
Location in Alberta
Delacour is located in Canada
Delacour
Delacour
Location in Canada
Country Canada
Province Alberta
Region Calgary Metropolitan Region
Census division 6
Municipal district Rocky View County
Government
 • Type Unincorporated
Area
 (2021)
 • Land 0.17 km2 (0.07 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total 5
 • Density 28.9/km2 (75/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−07:00 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−06:00 (MDT)
Area code(s) 403, 587, 825

Delacour is a hamlet in southern Alberta under the jurisdiction of Rocky View County. It is located approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) east of the City of Calgary, and 24 km (15 mi) from its downtown. The hamlet features a creek valley setting and a golf club.

History

The Delacour station was named after the foreman of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway construction crew. The line became part of the Canadian National Railway in 1914. It was previously believed that Delacour was a French name meaning “of the heart”. It has been revealed that Mr. Delacour was from Denmark. The first passenger train went through February 28, 1914. A small store was established in the community in 1914. The post office was in operation since November 15, 1915.

Demographics

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The population of Delacour according to the 2018 municipal census conducted by Rocky View County is 10.

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