Schuler, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schuler
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 Schuler
Location in Alberta
Schuler
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 1 |
| Municipal district | Cypress County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.6 km2 (0.2 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 86 |
| • Density | 142.8/km2 (370/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Schuler is a small community called a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada. It is part of Cypress County. You can find Schuler about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) east of Highway 41. It is also about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northeast of the city of Medicine Hat.
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What is Schuler's Population?
Schuler is a small place with a changing number of people living there. In 2021, a count of people called a census showed that 86 people lived in Schuler. These people lived in 38 homes out of 42 possible homes. This was an increase from 72 people in 2016.
How Many People Live in Schuler?
In 2016, the census counted 72 people living in Schuler. They lived in 35 homes out of 39 available. This number was also an increase from 63 people in 2011. Schuler covers a land area of 0.6 square kilometers (0.23 square miles). This means about 142 people live in each square kilometer.
The History of Schuler
Schuler got its name from a person named Norman Banks Schuler. He moved to the area in the spring of 1910. Later that year, he became the Post Office manager for the area.
How Schuler Helped Local Farms
The hamlet of Schuler became a helpful place for people living on nearby farms. It offered services they needed. In 1924 and 1928, large buildings called grain elevators were built. These were used to store grain from the farms. Another grain elevator was built in 1928 by the Pioneer Grain Company.
The Last Train in Schuler
In July 1997, the last train came to Schuler. It carried grain away from the two remaining elevators. Today, Schuler is home to a school that teaches students from early childhood services (ECS) up to Grade 9.
