Elk Point, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elk Point
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 Elk Point
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 12 |
| Municipal district | County of St. Paul No. 19 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | May 31, 1938 |
| • Town | January 1, 1962 |
| Area
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| • Land | 4.91 km2 (1.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 598 m (1,962 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,399 |
| • Density | 284.7/km2 (737/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
T0A 1A0
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| Area code(s) | +1-780 |
| Highways | Highway 41 Highway 646 |
| Waterway | North Saskatchewan River |
Elk Point is a small town in Eastern Alberta, Canada. It is located right on Highway 41. The town is also close to the North Saskatchewan River.
Elk Point is an important place for businesses related to oil. Agriculture (farming) is also a big part of the local economy.
The North Saskatchewan River was once a major route for the fur trade. Both the Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company had trading posts nearby. Today, you can visit an interpretive centre near the old sites of Fort George and Buckingham House.
You can see a large statue of Peter Fidler in Elk Point. He was an important person during the fur trade days. There is also a mural showing the town's history. The Iron Horse Trail, which is a path built on old railway lines, is also nearby.
Elk Point celebrated its 100th birthday (centennial) on June 30 and July 1, 2007.
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Exploring Elk Point's Climate
Elk Point has a dry continental climate. This means it has very cold winters and warm summers.
Temperature Extremes
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Elk Point was 38.9 degrees Celsius (about 102 degrees Fahrenheit) on July 14, 1941. The coldest temperature ever recorded was a super chilly -55.6 degrees Celsius (about -68 degrees Fahrenheit) on December 13, 1911.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 12.8 (55.0) |
13 (55) |
17.2 (63.0) |
31.7 (89.1) |
33.9 (93.0) |
36.1 (97.0) |
38.9 (102.0) |
35.5 (95.9) |
34 (93) |
28.9 (84.0) |
18.3 (64.9) |
9.4 (48.9) |
38.9 (102.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −10.8 (12.6) |
−6.8 (19.8) |
0 (32) |
10.4 (50.7) |
17.5 (63.5) |
21.1 (70.0) |
22.8 (73.0) |
21.9 (71.4) |
16.1 (61.0) |
9.8 (49.6) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
−9.5 (14.9) |
7.5 (45.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −16.7 (1.9) |
−13.1 (8.4) |
−6.1 (21.0) |
3.7 (38.7) |
10.3 (50.5) |
14.3 (57.7) |
16.2 (61.2) |
15 (59) |
9.5 (49.1) |
3.6 (38.5) |
−7.5 (18.5) |
−15.1 (4.8) |
1.2 (34.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −22.6 (−8.7) |
−19.4 (−2.9) |
−12.2 (10.0) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
3 (37) |
7.4 (45.3) |
9.6 (49.3) |
8 (46) |
2.9 (37.2) |
−2.6 (27.3) |
−12.4 (9.7) |
−20.6 (−5.1) |
−5.2 (22.6) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −55.6 (−68.1) |
−49.4 (−56.9) |
−41.7 (−43.1) |
−40 (−40) |
−14.4 (6.1) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−5 (23) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−13.3 (8.1) |
−25 (−13) |
−38.3 (−36.9) |
−51.2 (−60.2) |
−55.6 (−68.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 21.1 (0.83) |
14.3 (0.56) |
17.8 (0.70) |
30.1 (1.19) |
44.9 (1.77) |
75.9 (2.99) |
76.5 (3.01) |
65.1 (2.56) |
38.6 (1.52) |
17 (0.7) |
18.8 (0.74) |
22.2 (0.87) |
442.3 (17.41) |
| Source: Environment Canada | |||||||||||||
Elk Point's Population Story
The number of people living in Elk Point changes over time.
Recent Population Counts
- In 2021, the town had 1,399 people living there.
- In 2016, there were 1,452 people.
- In 2012, a local count showed 1,571 people.
- In 2007, the population was 1,512.
Famous People from Elk Point
Some well-known individuals have connections to Elk Point:
- Adam Kleeberger - A rugby player for Team Canada.
- Mark Letestu - A professional ice hockey player.
- Audrey Poitras - She has been the president of the Metis Nation of Alberta since 1996.
- Sheldon Souray - Another professional ice hockey player.
Images for kids
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Peter Fidler statue in Elk Point
