Ryley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ryley
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| Village of Ryley | |
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| Motto(s):
Live the Life of Ryley
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 Ryley
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census Division | No. 10 |
| Municipal district | Beaver County |
| Founded | 1909 (as Equity) |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | April 2, 1910 |
| Area
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| • Land | 2.53 km2 (0.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 693 m (2,274 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 484 |
| • Density | 191.6/km2 (496/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal Code |
T0B 4A0
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| Area code(s) | 780 |
| Highways | 14 854 |
| Waterways | Creeks to the east form the head of Vermilion River Amisk Creek to the west runs north to Beaverhill Lake |
Ryley is a small village in central Alberta, Canada. It is surrounded by Beaver County. You can find Ryley along Highway 14. It's located between the big city of Edmonton and the town of Viking. The city of Camrose is about 58 kilometers (36 miles) south of Ryley. The village got its name in 1908. It was named after George Urquhart Ryley, who worked for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway at that time.
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How Many People Live in Ryley?
Population Changes Over Time
In 2021, Statistics Canada counted the people living in Ryley. The village had a population of 484 people. These people lived in 225 homes out of 250 total homes. This was a small increase from 483 people in 2016.
Ryley covers an area of about 2.53 square kilometers (0.98 square miles). This means there were about 191.6 people living in each square kilometer in 2021.
Ryley was the only town in Beaver County that grew in population in 2021. The total number of people in the rest of Beaver County actually went down by 199.
In 2016, Ryley had 483 people. They lived in 208 homes out of 235 total homes. This was a small decrease from 497 people in 2011. In 2016, Ryley covered 2.61 square kilometers (1.01 square miles). There were about 185 people per square kilometer.
How Ryley is Governed
Village Leadership
The village of Ryley is run by five councillors. These councillors are chosen by the people in an election every four years. This system is set up by the Alberta Municipal Government Act.
Stephanie Dennis is the current mayor of Ryley. The mayor is one of the five councillors. The other councillors choose who among them will be the mayor. The person in charge of the village's daily operations is called the chief administrative officer.
Fun Things to Do in Ryley
Ryley has many cool places and activities for its residents. It has Alberta's only indoor swimming pool located in a village. This is a special feature for a small community!
The village also has a school that runs four days a week. There's a museum where you can learn about the area's history. For sports, Ryley has a curling rink with three sheets of ice. There's also an outdoor skating rink for winter fun. If you like skateboarding, there's a skate park too. The community hall is a place for events and gatherings.
