New Brigden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Brigden
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 New Brigden
Location in Alberta
New Brigden
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 4 |
| Special area | Special Area No. 3 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Population
(1991)
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| • Total | 24 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
New Brigden is a small community, also known as a hamlet, located in southern Alberta, Canada. It's part of a unique region called Special Area No. 3. This quiet place is found about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) east of Highway 41. It's also about 185 kilometers (115 miles) north of a larger city called Medicine Hat.
What is a Hamlet?
A hamlet is a very small settlement. It is often even smaller than a village. In Alberta, a hamlet is a community that is not officially incorporated as a town or village. This means it doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it is governed by a larger regional authority.
Special Areas in Alberta
New Brigden is located within Special Area No. 3. Alberta has three "Special Areas." These are large rural regions. They are managed by the Special Areas Board. This board acts like a local government for these areas. It helps with things like roads, land use, and services for the people living there. These Special Areas were created long ago to help manage land that was difficult to farm.
Population of New Brigden
In 1991, Statistics Canada conducted a count of people. This count is called a census. The census showed that New Brigden had a population of 24 people. This means it is a very small community.
