New Norway facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Norway
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Hamlet
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| Hamlet of New Norway | ||
New Norway circa 1915
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 New Norway
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada | |
| Province | Alberta | |
| Region | Central Alberta | |
| Census division | 10 | |
| Municipal district | Camrose County | |
| Founded | 1895 | |
| Incorporated | 1909 | |
| Dissolved | November 1, 2012 | |
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| • Land | 1.13 km2 (0.44 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 745 m (2,444 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 307 | |
| • Density | 271.8/km2 (704/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | |
| Postal code span |
T0B
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| Area code(s) | +1-780 | |
New Norway is a small community called a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada. It is located within Camrose County. The community was named in 1895.
You can find New Norway on Highway 21. It is about 100 kilometers (62 miles) southeast of Edmonton. It is also about 22 kilometers (14 miles) southwest of Camrose. New Norway has several small businesses. It also has an elementary and a secondary school. Local fire protection and other community services are provided by Camrose County.
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History of New Norway
Early Settlers and Naming
In 1892, the Ole M. Olstad family traveled on the new Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) line. They got off the train in Wetaskiwin. Then, they went to the Duhamel settlement, which was already set up. The family quickly claimed land for themselves and their relatives and friends from the United States. This land was called a "homestead" under the Dominion Lands Act. They also bought more land from the CPR for $3.00 per acre.
For a while, the area was known as the "Olstead District." But as more Norwegian families moved there, along with people from other countries, the name changed to New Norway around 1895. By 1903, the growing community had a school, a general store, and a blacksmith shop.
Moving the Community and Becoming a Village
In the fall of 1909, a new Grand Trunk Pacific rail line was being built nearby. Because of this, the community of New Norway was moved to its current spot. People used skids and seven oxen to move the buildings!
On October 14, 1909, land lots in the new townsite of New Norway went on sale. Within the first month, 14 businesses planned to open there. Commercial lots cost between $100 and $250. Homes could be built on residential lots, which cost $50 to $150.
New Norway officially became a village on May 6, 1910. Its first council members were elected on May 9, 1910. These were Norman M. Smith, James F. Willows, and Evan O. Olstad.
Becoming a Hamlet Again
More than 100 years later, the Village of New Norway changed back to a hamlet. This happened on November 1, 2012. Now, it is under the care of Camrose County.
Population of New Norway
Population in 2021
In the 2021 Census, Statistics Canada counted the population of New Norway. There were 307 people living in 129 homes. This was a small decrease from its 2016 population of 320 people. New Norway covers an area of 1.13 square kilometers (0.44 square miles). This means there were about 271.8 people living in each square kilometer in 2021.
Population in 2016
In the 2016 Census, New Norway had a population of 320 people. They lived in 126 homes. This was an increase from its 2011 population of 278 people. In 2016, New Norway had a population density of about 285.7 people per square kilometer.
See also
In Spanish: New Norway para niños
