Provost, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Provost
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Grain elevators, circa 1980
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 Provost
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Provost No. 52 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | January 20, 1910 |
| • Town | December 29, 1952 |
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| • Land | 4.75 km2 (1.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 668 m (2,192 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,900 |
| • Density | 400.1/km2 (1,036/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code |
T0B 3S0
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| Area code(s) | +1-780, +1-587 |
| Highways | Highway 13 Highway 899 |
| Waterway | Gillespie Lake |
Provost is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located where Highway 13 and Highway 899 meet. The town is about 19 kilometers (12 miles) west of the Alberta-Saskatchewan border.
Provost was first called "Lakeview." The Canadian Pacific Railway Land Department renamed it in 1907. The first train arrived in the town in 1910. A post office was set up in 1908.
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Provost's Population
In 2021, the Town of Provost had a population of 1,900 people. These residents lived in 764 homes. This number was a small change from its 2016 population of 1,998.
The town covers a land area of about 4.75 square kilometers (1.83 sq mi). This means that in 2021, there were about 400 people living per square kilometer.
What Drives Provost's Economy?
The main ways people make a living in Provost are through farming and the oil industry. These two areas are very important for the town's economy.
Schools in Provost
Provost has two schools for students. These are Provost Public School and St. Thomas Aquinas School.
- Provost Public School has about 400 students. It is part of the Buffalo Trail Regional Division No. 28.
- St. Thomas Aquinas School has around 246 students. It belongs to the East Central Alberta Catholic Schools Regional Division No. 16.
Local News and Media
The town of Provost has its own local newspaper. It is called The Provost News. Another newspaper, The East Central Alberta Review, also often covers news from Provost and the areas nearby.
Famous People from Provost
Several notable people have come from Provost:
- Mary Borgstrom, a talented potter and artist.
- Lance Bouma, a professional hockey player.
- Curtis Glencross, another professional hockey player.
- Don C. Laubman, who was a commander for the Canadian Forces Europe.
- Norm Ullman, a former professional hockey player.
