Paradise Valley, Alberta facts for kids
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Paradise Valley
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| Village of Paradise Valley | |
 Paradise Valley
Location in Alberta
Paradise Valley
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | County of Vermilion River |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | January 1, 1964 |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.63 km2 (0.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 630 m (2,070 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 153 |
| • Density | 243.6/km2 (631/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
T0B 3R0
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| Area code(s) | 780 |
| Highways | Highway 897 Highway 614 |
Paradise Valley is a small village located in central Alberta, Canada. It sits just east of Highway 897. The village is about 37 kilometers (23 miles) south of a place called Kitscoty.
The main way people in Paradise Valley earn a living is through farming. There are also hog farms nearby and a special plant that cleans seeds for planting. These businesses help the local economy grow.
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A Look Back: Paradise Valley's History
Paradise Valley has a very interesting history, especially when it comes to farming. Long ago, the village had six tall buildings called grain elevators. These were used to store grain from local farms. They stood along the railway line.
Today, only one of these old grain elevators is still standing. It has been turned into a cool place called the Climb Thru Time Museum. This museum project was started by Parke Dobson and Don Purser, along with many other helpful people in the community.
The first school in Paradise Valley opened its doors in 1930. This was an important step for the village, helping kids get an education.
Weather in Paradise Valley
| Climate data for Paradise Valley 1981 to 2010 Canadian Climate Normals station data | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 9.0 (48.2) |
10.0 (50.0) |
17.5 (63.5) |
28.5 (83.3) |
33.0 (91.4) |
39.0 (102.2) |
40.0 (104.0) |
38.5 (101.3) |
33.5 (92.3) |
28.0 (82.4) |
14.5 (58.1) |
10.0 (50.0) |
40.0 (104.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −9.3 (15.3) |
−6.3 (20.7) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
10.7 (51.3) |
17.6 (63.7) |
21.5 (70.7) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.6 (74.5) |
17.4 (63.3) |
9.5 (49.1) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
−8.5 (16.7) |
8.1 (46.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −14.2 (6.4) |
−11.4 (11.5) |
−5.3 (22.5) |
4.3 (39.7) |
10.4 (50.7) |
14.7 (58.5) |
16.8 (62.2) |
16.2 (61.2) |
10.5 (50.9) |
3.5 (38.3) |
−6.9 (19.6) |
−13.2 (8.2) |
2.1 (35.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −19.1 (−2.4) |
−16.6 (2.1) |
−10.4 (13.3) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
3.3 (37.9) |
7.8 (46.0) |
9.8 (49.6) |
8.8 (47.8) |
3.6 (38.5) |
−2.6 (27.3) |
−11.2 (11.8) |
−17.8 (0.0) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −41.5 (−42.7) |
−44 (−47) |
−36.5 (−33.7) |
−22 (−8) |
−12 (10) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
1.0 (33.8) |
−4 (25) |
−10 (14) |
−23.5 (−10.3) |
−34 (−29) |
−42.5 (−44.5) |
−44 (−47) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 18.4 (0.72) |
11.0 (0.43) |
16.7 (0.66) |
28.6 (1.13) |
36.5 (1.44) |
61.1 (2.41) |
70.3 (2.77) |
48.7 (1.92) |
31.2 (1.23) |
15.9 (0.63) |
19.1 (0.75) |
18.4 (0.72) |
375.8 (14.80) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 1 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.01) |
1.4 (0.06) |
13.2 (0.52) |
32.5 (1.28) |
61.1 (2.41) |
70.3 (2.77) |
48.5 (1.91) |
29.4 (1.16) |
8.6 (0.34) |
1.5 (0.06) |
0.5 (0.02) |
268.3 (10.56) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 18.4 (7.2) |
11 (4.3) |
16.7 (6.6) |
28.6 (11.3) |
36.5 (14.4) |
61.1 (24.1) |
70.3 (27.7) |
48.7 (19.2) |
31.2 (12.3) |
15.9 (6.3) |
19.1 (7.5) |
18.4 (7.2) |
375.8 (148.0) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 115 |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 71 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 50 |
| Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada | |||||||||||||
Paradise Valley experiences a wide range of weather throughout the year. Summers are generally warm, with average high temperatures in July reaching about 23.8°C (74.8°F). The hottest temperature ever recorded was 40.0°C (104.0°F).
Winters are cold, with average low temperatures in January around -19.1°C (-2.4°F). The coldest temperature ever recorded was a chilly -44.0°C (-47.2°F). The village gets a mix of rain and snow, with more rain in the summer months and more snow in the winter.
Who Lives in Paradise Valley?
In 2021, a count of people (called a census) showed that 153 people lived in the Village of Paradise Valley. These people lived in 57 homes. This number was a bit lower than in 2016, when 179 people lived there.
The village is quite small in terms of land area, covering only 0.63 square kilometers (0.24 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 243 people living in each square kilometer.
Community Facilities
Paradise Valley has several important buildings and places for its residents. There are different churches for people to worship. The E.H. Walter School serves students from kindergarten all the way to grade 12. This school is part of the Buffalo Trail Public Schools Regional Division No. 28.
For sports and fun, there's a public arena and a curling rink on the north side of town. You can even find a cafe inside!
In the downtown area, you'll find the village office, where local government business is handled. There's also a post office for sending mail, a firehall for emergencies, and a village shop. The Agricultural Society Hall and an Alberta Treasury Branch (a bank) are also located downtown.
Don't forget the Climb Thru Time Museum, which is run by the Paradise Valley Historical Society. It's a great place to learn about the village's past.
Fun Events and Gatherings
Paradise Valley is home to the Three Cities Arena. This is where the Three Cities Park is located, and it's also the spot for the yearly Three Cities Fair.
The name "Three Cities" refers to Paradise Valley itself, along with two nearby small communities: McLaughlin and Rivercourse. These places come together for events, making the community stronger.
