Ribstone facts for kids
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Ribstone
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 Ribstone
Location in Alberta
Ribstone
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal district | MD of Wainwright No. 61 |
| Settled | 1905 |
| Hamlet designation repealed | January 16, 2024 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Population
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| • Total | 30 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Ribstone is a small place located in central Alberta, Canada. It is known as a "locality," which means it's a small community without its own local government. Ribstone used to be called a "hamlet."
This community is about 16 kilometers (10 miles) south of Highway 14. It is also about 65 kilometers (40 miles) southwest of the city of Lloydminster.
Ribstone's History
Ribstone was first settled in 1905. The early settlers traveled there by wagon. For many years, Ribstone was officially known as a "hamlet." A hamlet is a small community that is part of a larger municipal district.
However, on January 21, 2024, the Municipal District (MD) of Wainwright No. 61 changed Ribstone's official status. It is now considered a "locality" instead of a hamlet.
Who Lives in Ribstone?
The population of Ribstone was counted in 2007. According to a special count done by the Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61, there were 30 people living in Ribstone at that time.
