Lamont, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Ukrainian Catholic Church in Lamont
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 Lamont
Location in Lamont County
Lamont
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Municipal district | Lamont County |
| Post office | 1906 |
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| • Village | June 14, 1910 |
| • Town | May 31, 1968 |
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| • Land | 9.14 km2 (3.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 653 m (2,142 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,744 |
| • Density | 190.9/km2 (494/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | -1+780 |
| Highways | Highway 15 Highway 831 Highway 29 |
Lamont is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is about 60 kilometres (37 mi) east of Edmonton. You can find it where Highway 15 and Highway 831 meet.
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History of Lamont
Settlers started arriving in the 1880s. The area was important because of the Victoria Trail. This trail was a path used by travelers between Edmonton and Winnipeg. It helped the area grow and become more successful. This specific Victoria Trail ran south of the river. There was another well-known trail with the same name that ran along the north bank. That one is now remembered by the Victoria Trail in Edmonton.
The town was named after John Henderson Lamont. He was a Canadian politician.
Lamont got its own post office in 1906. It officially became a village in 1910.
The Lamont Hospital opened in 1912. It served the health needs of the entire region.
On November 29, 1960, a sad event happened near Lamont. A school bus carrying students from Chipman to school in Lamont was hit by a train. This tragic accident resulted in the loss of 17 students.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
In 2021, the Town of Lamont had a population of 1,744 people. These people lived in 684 homes. This was a small change from its 2016 population of 1,774.
The town covers a land area of about 9.14 km2 (3.53 sq mi). This means that in 2021, there were about 190.9 people living in each square kilometer.
Local News
The Lamont Leader is a weekly newspaper. It shares news and stories about Lamont and the surrounding area.
Famous People from Lamont
Many interesting people have connections to Lamont. Here are a few:
- Gene Achtymichuk (born 1932) was a professional hockey player.
- Del Thachuk (1936-2018) was a professional football player.
- Brian O'Kurley (born 1953) was a member of the Canadian Parliament. He served from 1988 to 1993.
- Muriel Stanley Venne (born 1937) is known for her work as an Indigenous women's rights advocate.
- Ed Stelmach (born 1951) was the Premier of Alberta from 2006 to 2011. The Premier is like the leader of the province's government.
