Draper, Alberta facts for kids
Draper is a small place in northern Alberta, Canada. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's part of a bigger area called the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Draper is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) southeast of Fort McMurray. It sits right on the southern side of the Clearwater River. Most of the homes in Draper are on large pieces of land, often called acreages.
History of Draper
Draper began in 1922. It was named after a man named Thomas Draper. He owned a quarry in the area, which is a place where stone is dug out of the ground. Thomas Draper also started a company called the McMurray Asphaltum and Oil Company.
The 2016 Wildfire
In 2016, a very large wildfire affected the area around Fort McMurray, including Draper. This event is known as the 2016 Fort McMurray Wildfire. Many homes and buildings in Draper were damaged by the fire. People worked hard to assess the damage and help the community recover.
People in Draper
In 2012, the local government counted the number of people living in Draper. At that time, there were 197 residents. This count helps the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo understand the community's needs.
