Legal, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Legal
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| Town of Legal Ville de Legal |
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Bilingual French/English stop sign and street signs at 50th Street and 50th Avenue
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Metropolitan Region |
| Census division | 11 |
| Municipal district | Sturgeon County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | February 20, 1914 |
| • Town | January 1, 1998 |
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| • Land | 3.18 km2 (1.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 705 m (2,313 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,232 |
| • Density | 387.9/km2 (1,005/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780 |
| Highway | Highway 651 |
Legal is a small town in Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. This area is a group of cities and towns around Edmonton. Legal is about 42 kilometers (26 miles) north of Edmonton. You can find it just east of Highway 2 on Highway 651.
Legal was started in 1894. It was founded as a community where many people spoke French. The town is named after Bishop Émile-Joseph Legal. He was an important religious leader. Legal is famous for its 28 large paintings, called murals. Because of these murals, it is known as the "French Mural Capital of Canada."
People in Legal
Every few years, Canada counts its population. This is called a census. In the 2021 Census, Legal had 1,232 people living there. These people lived in 455 homes. This number was a little lower than in 2016. In 2016, Legal had 1,345 people.
The town of Legal covers an area of 3.18 square kilometers (1.23 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 388 people living in each square kilometer.
Schools in Legal
Legal has schools for young people. There are two main school boards that run schools here.
- The Greater North Central Francophone Education Region No. 2 operates a French-speaking school. It is for elementary and junior high students. This school is called Citadelle School (École Citadelle).
- Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools runs an English-speaking school. This school is also for elementary and junior high students.
Famous People from Legal
- Paul Lorieau (1942–2013) – Paul was an optician, someone who helps people with their eyeglasses. He was also famous for singing the national anthem. He sang for the Edmonton Oilers hockey team from 1981 to 2011.
