Delia, Alberta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Delia Highland (1914–1915)
Village
Village of Delia
Delia Location in Alberta
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Southern Alberta
Census division	5
Municipal district	Starland County
Incorporated
• Village	July 20, 1914 (as Highland)
• Name change	December 9, 1915
Area  (2021)
• Land	1.33 km2 (0.51 sq mi)
Elevation	910 m (2,990 ft)
Population  (2021)
• Total	152
• Density	114.4/km2 (296/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−6 (MDT)
Highways	Highway 9 Highway 851

Delia is a small village located in southern Alberta, Canada. It is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Drumheller. The village is named after Delia Davis, who was the wife of a local merchant.

Delia was first known as the Village of Highland between 1914 and 1915. However, its post office was called Delia right from the start in 1912. In 1920, Delia made history. It became the first community in Alberta to have a female leader, called a reeve, named Violet Barss. She was chosen by the other members of the village council.

About Delia's Population

In 2021, the Village of Delia had a population of 152 people. These residents lived in 76 homes. This was a change from its 2016 population of 216 people. The village covers a land area of 1.33 square kilometers (0.51 square miles).

Arts and Entertainment

Delia has been a filming location for movies! In 2001, parts of the film Knockaround Guys were shot here. This movie starred actors like Barry Pepper, Vin Diesel, John Malkovich, and Dennis Hopper.

What Delia Offers

Delia has many great facilities and services for its residents.

Education

Delia has a school that teaches students from kindergarten all the way to grade 12. The school has about 15 teachers and educational assistants. Around 130 students attend the school. They can join many extra activities, including sports and academic clubs. The school is part of the Prairie Land Regional School Division.

Fun and Recreation

The village offers several places for sports and fun activities:

• A skating and hockey arena, which has public skating and a winter figure skating program.
• A curling rink with three sheets of ice. It offers winter curling programs and special events called bonspiels.
• A dance hall and an exercise room.
• A municipal library where you can find books and more.
• Three baseball diamonds for games.

Other Services and Places

Delia also has many useful services and community spots:

• A community hall that can hold up to 300 people.
• The Village Office, where local government business is handled.
• Two banks for financial services.
• A general store for everyday needs.
• A hair salon and a massage parlor.
• Services for bookkeeping and office work.
• The Delia Agricultural Society.
• A post office for mail services.
• Viterra, a company that supplies farming products and deals with grain.
• A historical museum and a grist mill, showing the village's past.
• Two churches, which also have youth group programs.
• A campground with 8 sites and a tenting area.
• A seniors drop-in center.

Places to Eat

If you're looking for a bite to eat, Delia has:

• Mother Mountain Tea House and Gift Shop
• Luke's Cafe

Activities and Events

There are many exciting activities and events happening in Delia throughout the year.

Skating Programs

During the colder months, from late October to early April, young skaters can join programs to improve their skills.

• Canskate: This program teaches basic skating to children aged three and a half to eighteen. Certified coaches and junior coaches help the younger skaters.
• Figure Skating: More advanced skaters, who have reached at least level seven, practice several times a week. Dance partners sometimes visit from Calgary to help with dance tests.

School Curling

Students at Delia School can join a curling team during the winter season.

Annual Events

Delia hosts several popular events each year:

• Delia and District Annual Fall Fair
• Summer Ball Tournament
• 4-H Beef Show and Sale
• Delia on Display
• Annual Handhills Rodeo
• Various musical and other presentations
• Delia Skating Club Annual Carnival