Paxson, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paxson
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 Paxson
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 13 |
| Municipal district | Athabasca County |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
Paxson is a small place in northern Alberta, Canada. It is an unincorporated area within Athabasca County. This means it does not have its own local government. Instead, Athabasca County manages services for Paxson.
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What is an Unincorporated Area?
An unincorporated area is a place that is not part of a city or town. It does not have its own local government. This means there is no mayor or town council just for Paxson.
How Paxson is Governed
Instead, a larger government body looks after Paxson. For Paxson, this is Athabasca County. The county provides services like roads and other public needs.
About Athabasca County
Athabasca County is a larger area in Alberta. It includes many small communities like Paxson. The county council makes decisions for all these areas.
Who Leads Athabasca County?
The main leader of Athabasca County is called the Reeve. The Reeve and the county council work together. They make sure that places like Paxson have the services they need. You can find more information about them on the .
