New Dayton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Dayton
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Repainted N.D. Cafe, 2008
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 New Dayton
Location in Alberta
New Dayton
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 2 |
| Municipal district | County of Warner No. 5 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Elevation | 975 m (3,199 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 47 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
T0K 1P0
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| Area code(s) | +1-403 |
| Highways | Highway 4 |
| Waterways | Tyrrell Lake |
New Dayton is a small community called a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located right on Highway 4. You can find it between the villages of Stirling and Warner. It's about 48 kilometers (30 miles) southeast of the city of Lethbridge. Settlers from Dayton, Ohio named New Dayton after their old home.
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What is New Dayton Like?
New Dayton is a quiet place. It is part of the County of Warner No. 5. This means the local government for the hamlet is the County of Warner No. 5 Council.
Population of New Dayton
In 1991, Statistics Canada counted the people living in New Dayton. At that time, the hamlet had a population of 47 residents.
Services and Fun Things
Even though it's a small community, New Dayton has some useful services and places for fun. You can find a ball diamond there, which is great for playing sports. There is also a campground where people can stay overnight. The hamlet has a postal outlet too, for sending and receiving mail.
Who Represents New Dayton?
People in New Dayton are represented by different elected officials. These officials help make decisions for the community and the wider area.
Federal Representation
For the Canadian federal government, New Dayton is part of a larger area called a riding. The person who represents this riding in the House of Commons is called a Member of Parliament (MP). Currently, the MP for this area is Rachael Harder.
Provincial Representation
For the provincial government of Alberta, New Dayton is part of an electoral district. The person who represents this district in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta is called a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). The current MLA for this area is Grant Hunter.
