Kirriemuir, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kirriemuir
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 Kirriemuir
Location in Alberta
Kirriemuir
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 4 |
| Special area | Special Area No. 4 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
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(1991)
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| • Total | 28 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Kirriemuir is a small community called a hamlet in east-central Alberta, Canada. It is part of Special Area No. 4. You can find Kirriemuir on Highway 12. It's about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) west of a place called Altario. The hamlet sits at an elevation of 730 meters (2,395 feet) above sea level.
Kirriemuir was given its name after a town in Scotland. It's a quiet place, but it has some important spots for the people who live there.
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Community Life in Kirriemuir
Even though Kirriemuir is small, it has several facilities that bring the community together. These places help make life fun and convenient for residents and visitors.
Local Facilities and Fun
Kirriemuir has a community hall where events and gatherings take place. There's also a small general store. This store is handy because it includes a post office and a gas station. For outdoor fun, you'll find a playground and two ball diamonds.
Sports and Events
During the summer, kids from Kirriemuir and nearby areas come together to play on softball teams. These teams are a big part of summer fun in the hamlet. One of the most popular events each year is the annual discing bonspiel. A bonspiel is like a tournament, and this one is held at the Kirriemuir Hall.
The Old Grain Elevator
At the edge of Kirriemuir, there's an old Alberta Wheat Pool grain elevator. This tall building was once used to store grain before it was shipped away by train. Even though the railroad tracks are gone now, the elevator is still standing. It is now used by private owners.
Population of Kirriemuir
In 1991, Statistics Canada counted the number of people living in Kirriemuir. The 1991 Census of Population recorded that 28 people lived in the hamlet at that time.
