Lake Isle, Alberta facts for kids
Lake Isle is a small community in central Alberta, Canada. It's not a big city but a quiet place located right by a beautiful body of water called Isle Lake. It's about 7 kilometers (that's about 4 miles) north of Highway 16. Lake Isle is also about 82 kilometers (that's about 50 miles) west of Edmonton, a much bigger city. People here enjoy the peaceful life by the lake.
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A Look Back at Lake Isle
Lake Isle has an interesting past! It grew up along an old fur trade route called the Yellowhead Trail. This was a path used by traders to move goods between Lac Ste. Anne and Jasper.
Early Buildings and Life
The first school in Lake Isle opened its doors in 1913. Imagine going to school there! Sadly, it burned down in 1920. But the community quickly built a new school. Kids learned there until 1947, when schools started combining into bigger ones.
The first store in Lake Isle opened in 1915. It was run by a man named Ted Bigland, who was a freighter (someone who transports goods) and a storekeeper. The Canadian Northern Railway was also built along the Yellowhead route, helping people and goods travel.
Today, Lake Isle is mostly a farming and ranching community. Many people also have cottages along the lake shore, enjoying the beautiful scenery and water activities.
People from Lake Isle
Donald Macleod: A Local Leader
Donald Macleod (born October 28, 1878 – died April 15, 1957) was an important person from the Lake Isle area. He was an Alberta politician. This means he was elected by people to help make decisions for the province.
Donald Macleod was elected in 1930 as a member of the Legislative Assembly. He served in this role until 1935. While he was a politician, he also farmed in the Lake Isle area, showing his strong connection to the community.
