Lehigh, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lehigh
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Former hamlet
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 Lehigh
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 5 |
| Municipality | Town of Drumheller |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Lehigh is a small community located in Alberta, Canada. It is part of the larger Drumheller area. Before 1998, Lehigh was known as a hamlet. A hamlet is a small settlement, usually smaller than a village.
About Lehigh
Lehigh is found in the beautiful Red Deer River valley. It sits along Alberta Highway 10. This community is about 18 kilometers (11 miles) southeast of the main townsite of Drumheller. It is also about 113 kilometers (70 miles) northeast of Calgary, a much larger city.
Where is Lehigh Located?
Lehigh is in a part of Alberta called Census Division No. 5. This division helps organize areas for things like counting people. It is also in the federal area known as Crowfoot. This is the area that elects a representative to the Canadian Parliament.
Lehigh's Past
Lehigh used to be a hamlet within a larger area called the Municipal District (MD) of Badlands No. 7. A Municipal District is a type of local government area in Alberta, often covering rural lands. On January 1, 1998, something big happened: the Municipal District of Badlands No. 7 joined together with the former City of Drumheller. This process is called an amalgamation. After this, Lehigh became a community within the new, larger Town of Drumheller.
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How Many People Lived in Lehigh?
Over the years, the number of people living in Lehigh has changed. Here's a quick look at its population history:
- In 1941, there were 133 people.
- By 1951, the population went down to 88.
- In 1986, only 21 people lived there.
- In 1991, it slightly increased to 23 people.
These numbers show how small communities can change over time.
