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Eckville
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| Town of Eckville | ||
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Community of Choice
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 Eckville
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada | |
| Province | Alberta | |
| Region | Central Alberta | |
| Census division | 8 | |
| Municipal district | Lacombe County | |
| Incorporated | ||
| • Village | 3 November 1921 | |
| • Town | 1 July 1966 | |
| Area
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| • Land | 1.61 km2 (0.62 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 930 m (3,050 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,014 | |
| • Density | 629.5/km2 (1,630/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | |
| Postal code span |
T0M 0X0
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| Area code(s) | 1+403 | |
| Highways | Highway 766 | |
| Waterways | Medicine River | |
Eckville is a small town located in central Alberta, Canada. It is situated west of the city of Red Deer. You can find Eckville by following Highway 766, just north of Highway 11.
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Discover Eckville's Past
Eckville got its name from an early settler named A. E. T. Eckford. The town wasn't always in its current spot! In 1912, it moved to its present location. This happened after the Canadian Northern Railway finished building its train line in the area. For a short time, this new spot on the railway was called Kootuk, but the name Eckville stuck. Eckville officially became a village in 1921. Later, in 1966, it grew and was recognized as a town.
Eckville's Location and Weather
Understanding Eckville's Climate
Eckville has a climate that is a mix of two types: subarctic and humid continental. This means it has cold, snowy winters and warm, sometimes humid, summers. The weather can change quite a bit throughout the year.
| Climate data for Eckville, Alberta | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 14.0 (57.2) |
19.0 (66.2) |
23.5 (74.3) |
33.3 (91.9) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.5 (90.5) |
33.9 (93.0) |
33.5 (92.3) |
32.0 (89.6) |
28.5 (83.3) |
22.2 (72.0) |
16.0 (60.8) |
33.9 (93.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −4.5 (23.9) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
2.5 (36.5) |
10.9 (51.6) |
16.4 (61.5) |
19.5 (67.1) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.0 (71.6) |
17.0 (62.6) |
10.6 (51.1) |
0.9 (33.6) |
−3.6 (25.5) |
9.3 (48.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −10.1 (13.8) |
−8.2 (17.2) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
4.3 (39.7) |
9.6 (49.3) |
13.3 (55.9) |
15.7 (60.3) |
15.1 (59.2) |
10.1 (50.2) |
4.2 (39.6) |
−4.5 (23.9) |
−9.1 (15.6) |
3.1 (37.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −15.7 (3.7) |
−14.1 (6.6) |
−8.9 (16.0) |
−2.4 (27.7) |
2.8 (37.0) |
7.1 (44.8) |
9.2 (48.6) |
8.1 (46.6) |
3.2 (37.8) |
−2.3 (27.9) |
−9.7 (14.5) |
−14.5 (5.9) |
−3.1 (26.4) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −45.6 (−50.1) |
−42.5 (−44.5) |
−36.1 (−33.0) |
−24.4 (−11.9) |
−9.0 (15.8) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
0.0 (32.0) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
−10.0 (14.0) |
−29.0 (−20.2) |
−37.5 (−35.5) |
−44.4 (−47.9) |
−45.6 (−50.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 21.1 (0.83) |
16.6 (0.65) |
21.8 (0.86) |
24.8 (0.98) |
59.7 (2.35) |
101.4 (3.99) |
106.7 (4.20) |
77.0 (3.03) |
61.9 (2.44) |
23.3 (0.92) |
18.9 (0.74) |
16.5 (0.65) |
549.6 (21.64) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 0.1 (0.00) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.00) |
9.4 (0.37) |
52.0 (2.05) |
101.4 (3.99) |
106.7 (4.20) |
77.0 (3.03) |
58.1 (2.29) |
11.8 (0.46) |
0.5 (0.02) |
0.0 (0.0) |
416.8 (16.41) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 21.0 (8.3) |
16.6 (6.5) |
21.8 (8.6) |
15.5 (6.1) |
7.7 (3.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
3.9 (1.5) |
11.5 (4.5) |
18.4 (7.2) |
16.4 (6.5) |
132.7 (52.2) |
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Eckville's Population
In 2021, the Town of Eckville had a population of 1,014 people. These residents lived in 425 homes. This number was a bit lower than its population in 2016, which was 1,125 people. Eckville covers a land area of about 1.61 square kilometers. This means there were about 629.5 people living in each square kilometer in 2021.
Fun Events and Culture in Eckville
Eckville is a lively town with many events and festivals throughout the year. These events bring the community together and offer fun for everyone. Some of the popular activities include:
- Eckville Indoor Rodeo: A thrilling event featuring rodeo action.
- Bull-arena: Another exciting event involving bulls.
- Eckville 50s & 60s Dance Jamboree: A chance to dance and enjoy music from past decades.
- Canada Day celebrations: The town celebrates Canada's birthday with special events.
- Eckville Winter Carnival: Fun activities for the whole family during the winter.
- Tree-lighting Ceremony: A festive event to kick off the holiday season.
Schools in Eckville
Eckville has two public schools for its students. These are Eckville Junior/Senior High School and Eckville Elementary. Some students from Eckville also attend schools in nearby Sylvan Lake. Eckville is also a short drive from Red Deer College, which offers higher education programs.
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