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Glendon
Village
Village of Glendon
World's largest pierogi sculpture
World's largest pierogi sculpture
Flag of Glendon
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Glendon is located in Alberta
Glendon
Glendon
Location in Alberta
Country Canada
Province Alberta
Region Northern Alberta
Census division 12
Municipal district M.D of Bonnyville No. 87
Incorporated  
 • Village January 1, 1956
Area
 (2021)
 • Land 1.99 km2 (0.77 sq mi)
Elevation
587 m (1,926 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total 516
Time zone UTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
Postal code
T0A 1P0
Highways Highway 882
Highway 660

Glendon is a small village located in northern Alberta, Canada. It is found north of the town of St. Paul. The village got its name from the maiden name of an early postmaster's mother.

Glendon is famous for its giant perogy sculpture. This amazing roadside attraction was put up in 1993. The "Giant Perogy" is 7.6 meters (25 feet) tall and even has a huge fork with it! It is one of the many "Giants of the Prairies" that you can find across Canada. Glendon is also the hometown of Stan Smyl, a former professional ice hockey player for the Vancouver Canucks.

Glendon's Population

Glendon is a small community with a close-knit feel. In 2021, the village had a population of 516 people. These residents lived in 208 homes. This number shows a small increase from its population of 493 people in 2016.

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