Halkirk, Alberta facts for kids
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Halkirk
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Halkirk Grain Elevator 2007
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Location in Alberta
Halkirk
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal district | County of Paintearth No. 18 |
| Incorporated (village) | February 10, 1912 |
| Dissolved (hamlet) | January 1, 2025 |
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| • Land | 0.61 km2 (0.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 835 m (2,740 ft) |
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| • Total | 92 |
| • Density | 151.9/km2 (393/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403 |
| Highways | Highway 12 |
Halkirk is a small community called a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada. It is part of the County of Paintearth No. 18. Halkirk is about 122 kilometers (76 miles) east of Red Deer. You can find it where Highway 12 and Highway 855 meet.
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History of Halkirk
Halkirk got its name from a place called Halkirk, in Scotland. It officially became a village on February 10, 1912. This meant it had its own local government.
However, things changed after a vote in October 2024. The Village of Halkirk decided to become a hamlet again. This change happened on January 1, 2025. Now, the County of Paintearth No. 18 manages the community.
Geography of Halkirk
Halkirk is located in an interesting area. It is surrounded by wide-open prairies and rich farmland. You can also find unique badlands nearby.
Population of Halkirk
In 2021, the community of Halkirk had a population of 92 people. These people lived in 50 homes. This was a small decrease from its population of 112 people in 2016.
Economy and Jobs in Halkirk
Halkirk is in a farming area. This means many different crops and farm products come from here. There are also several industrial businesses close to Halkirk. These include a mining operation and a power plant. There are also companies that support oilfield work.
One big project near Halkirk is a wind farm run by Capital Power Corporation. This farm started working on December 1, 2012. It has 83 large Vestas V90 Wind Turbines. These turbines create 150 megawatts of power. It was once Alberta's largest wind farm.
Education in Halkirk
Halkirk used to have a school called Mother Teresa Halkirk Catholic School. However, in March 2016, the school board decided to close it. This was because fewer students were attending the school.
Famous People from Halkirk
- Shane Doan - a well-known former professional hockey player. He played for the Arizona Coyotes team.
