Little Smoky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Little Smoky
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 Little Smoky
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 18 |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Greenview No. 16 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Population
(1991)
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| • Total | 28 |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Waterways | Little Smoky River, Waskahigan River, Iosegun River |
Little Smoky is a small community in northwest Alberta, Canada. It's called a hamlet, which is like a tiny village. You can find it along Highway 43. It's about 39 kilometers (24 miles) south of Valleyview. It's also about 47 kilometers (29 miles) northwest of Fox Creek. The community is right next to the Little Smoky River.
Who Lives in Little Smoky?
In 1991, a count was done by Statistics Canada. This count showed that 28 people lived in Little Smoky.
Things to Do and See
Little Smoky has a few places for people to gather and have fun.
- A community hall is available for events.
- There is a motel for visitors.
- Kids can enjoy a playground.
- In winter, there's an ice rink for skating.
Right across Highway 43, you'll find the Waskahigan River Provincial Recreation Area. This is a great place to enjoy nature.
Roads and Waste Management
The hamlet has important local roads nearby.
- Little Smoky Road used to be called Highway 745. It connects the hamlet to Highway 665.
- Simonette Road links up to the Forestry Trunk Road. This road was once known as Highway 734.
For waste, there's a transfer station southwest of the hamlet. It's on Range Road 221. Also, the Greenview Regional Landfill is northeast of Little Smoky. It's located at the corner of Township Road 672 and Range Road 210.
