Hanna, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in Special Area No. 2
Hanna
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 4 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | December 31, 1912 |
| • Town | April 14, 1914 |
| Area
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| • Land | 8.4 km2 (3.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 785 m (2,575 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,394 |
| • Density | 285.1/km2 (738/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
T0J 1P0
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| Area code | 403, 587, 825 |
| Highway | Highway 9 |
Hanna is a town located in Central Alberta, Canada. It is about 57 kilometers (35 miles) northeast of another town called Drumheller.
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History of Hanna
Hanna started as a small settlement in 1912. It officially became a town in 1914. The town got its name from David Blyth Hanna. He was an important leader at the Canadian Northern Railway. Hanna was a key stop for the railway. It even had a large building called a railway roundhouse for trains.
People Living in Hanna
In 2021, the Town of Hanna had a population of 2,394 people. These people lived in 1,100 homes. This number was a little lower than the population in 2016, which was 2,559 people.
What Hanna Does
The main ways people make a living in Hanna are through agriculture (farming). Other important jobs are in oil production and power generation. Coal mining and tourism also help the town's economy. Hanna is a central place for many businesses. It is home to about 200 different companies. The area around Hanna has natural resources like coal, petroleum, natural gas, and bentonite.
Famous People from Hanna
Many notable people have connections to Hanna:
- Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Daniel Adair, and Ryan Peake are members of the rock band Nickelback. The music video for their song "Photograph" was filmed in Hanna. It shows Chad Kroeger singing about growing up in the town.
- Shirley McClellan is a former politician who served in the provincial government.
- Lanny McDonald is a former professional hockey player. He is a member of the NHL Hall of Fame.
- Glen Motz is a member of the Canadian Parliament for the Conservative party.
- Blake Nill is a college football coach. He also used to play professional football.
- Jim Nill is a professional hockey executive. He was also a professional hockey player.
- Milt Pahl is a former politician from the province.
- Dave Ruhl was a professional wrestler.
- Marjorie Willison is an author and radio personality.
Sister Town
Hanna has a special connection with another town far away. Wake, Okayama in Japan is the sister town of Hanna.
See also
In Spanish: Hanna (Alberta) para niños
