Gurneyville, Alberta facts for kids
Gurneyville is a small place in central Alberta, Canada. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's looked after by a larger area called the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87.
Where is Gurneyville?
Gurneyville is located on the west side of a pretty lake called Muriel Lake. If you're driving, it's about 11 kilometers (about 7 miles) north of Highway 41. It's also about 51 kilometers (about 32 miles) southwest of a bigger town called Cold Lake.
How Gurneyville Got Its Name
The name Gurneyville has a special story! Long ago, when the community was just starting, there was a person in charge of the local post office. This person was called a postmaster. The postmaster decided to name the community after his wife's maiden name, which was Gurney. It's a nice way to remember someone important!
