Duvernay, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Duvernay
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 Duvernay
Location in Alberta
Duvernay
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | County of Two Hills No. 21 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
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| • Total | 26 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Duvernay is a small community known as a hamlet in Alberta, Canada. It is located in the central part of Alberta. This hamlet is part of the County of Two Hills No. 21.
You can find Duvernay about 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) north of where Highway 36 and Highway 29 meet. It sits right on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River. The community of Brosseau is just across the river on the north bank.
The hamlet was named after Ludger Duvernay. He was an important person in history. A special layer of rock, called the Duvernay Formation, was also named after this hamlet. This rock layer is found deep underground in western Canada.
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About Duvernay
How Duvernay Got Its Name
The hamlet of Duvernay was named to honor Ludger Duvernay. He was a well-known Canadian journalist and politician. He lived a long time ago, from 1799 to 1852.
The Duvernay Formation
You might hear about the "Duvernay Formation." This is a name for a specific layer of rock. It is found deep below the ground in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. This important rock layer was named after the Duvernay hamlet.
Population of Duvernay
How Many People Live Here?
In 1991, Statistics Canada conducted a survey. This survey counted the number of people living in Duvernay. The population of Duvernay at that time was 26 people.
