Demmitt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Demmitt
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 Demmitt
Location in Alberta
Demmitt
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 19 |
| Municipal district | County of Grande Prairie No. 1 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Demmitt is a small community known as a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located within the County of Grande Prairie No. 1. Demmitt sits right on Highway 43, which is a main road. It's about 77 kilometers (about 48 miles) northwest of a larger city called Grande Prairie.
What is a Hamlet Like Demmitt?
A hamlet is a type of small settlement, even smaller than a village. It usually has a few homes and sometimes a business or two. Hamlets like Demmitt are often found in rural areas. They are usually not officially governed by their own local council. Instead, a larger regional government, like the County of Grande Prairie No. 1, manages them.
Demmitt's Place in History
Demmitt became a community because of the Northern Alberta Railway. This railway line was built through the area in 1930. It was an important project, extending westwards towards Dawson Creek, British Columbia. The railway helped connect communities and transport goods, which was vital for the growth of places like Demmitt in the early 20th century.
