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Rose Lynn
Hamlet
Rose Lynn is located in Special Area No. 2
Rose Lynn
Rose Lynn
Location in Special Area No. 2
Rose Lynn is located in Alberta
Rose Lynn
Rose Lynn
Location in Alberta
Country Canada
Province Alberta
Region Southern Alberta
Census division No. 4
Special Area Special Area No. 2
Government
 • Type Unincorporated
Elevation
791 m (2,595 ft)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain Time Zone)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (Mountain Time Zone)

Rose Lynn is a small community in Alberta, Canada. It is known as a hamlet. Hamlets are tiny settlements, often smaller than villages. Rose Lynn is located in a special part of Alberta called Special Area No. 2.

Discovering Rose Lynn

Rose Lynn is a quiet place in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is a hamlet, which means it is a very small community. Hamlets usually have a few homes and sometimes a business or two. They are often found in rural areas, away from big cities.

Where is Rose Lynn Located?

Rose Lynn is found in the southern part of Alberta. This area is known for its wide-open spaces. It is located at coordinates 51.418535 degrees north and 111.677266 degrees west. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The hamlet is part of Special Area No. 2. This is one of three "Special Areas" in Alberta. These areas are managed differently from other parts of the province. They are often large, less populated regions.

How is Rose Lynn Governed?

Because Rose Lynn is in a Special Area, it is governed by the Special Areas Board. This board manages the land and services for these unique regions. It acts like a local government for the people living there. This means the board helps with things like roads and other community needs.

Life in Southern Alberta

The region around Rose Lynn, Southern Alberta, has a lot of interesting features. It is known for its prairies and agricultural land. Many people in this area work in farming or ranching. The landscape can be quite flat, with big skies.

The climate in Southern Alberta includes warm summers and cold winters. People living here are used to all four seasons. The elevation of Rose Lynn is about 791 meters (2,595 feet) above sea level. This is a moderate elevation.

Time Zone Information

Rose Lynn uses the Mountain Time Zone. This means that during most of the year, it is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-7). During summer, they switch to Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-6). This is also known as Daylight Saving Time.

Quick Facts About Rose Lynn

  • Type of Community: Hamlet
  • Province: Alberta, Canada
  • Governing Body: Special Areas Board
  • Elevation: 791 meters (2,595 feet)
  • Time Zone: Mountain Time Zone
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