Silver Sands, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Silver Sands
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Summer village
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| Summer Village of Silver Sands | |
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Range Road 52 at Silver Sands
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 Silver Sands
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 13 |
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| • Type | Municipal incorporation |
| Area
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| • Land | 2.51 km2 (0.97 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 214 |
| • Density | 85.2/km2 (221/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Silver Sands is a special type of town called a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It is located right on the edge of Isle Lake. Silver Sands was officially started on January 1, 1969.
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2021, a count of the population showed that 214 people lived in the Summer Village of Silver Sands. This was a big jump from 160 people in 2016. The village covers about 2.51 square kilometers (about 1 square mile) of land.
Fun Things to Do
The main place people visit in Silver Sands is the Silver Sands golf and country club. It's a great spot for golf! There is also a playground for kids to enjoy. You can also find a horseshoe pit for playing horseshoes.
Who Runs the Village?
Silver Sands has a small group of people who make decisions for the village. This group is called the Village Council. It has three members who serve until 2025.
Meet the Council Members
- Joseph Bernard Poulin is the Mayor. The Mayor is like the leader of the village.
- Elizabeth Joan Turnbull is the Deputy Mayor. She helps the Mayor.
- Graeme Horn is a Councillor. Councillors help make decisions for the village.
How the 2021 Election Worked
On June 12, 2021, Silver Sands had an election to choose its council members. There were three spots open: Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and one Councillor. Only three people decided to run for these spots.
What is Acclamation?
Because there were exactly three candidates for the three open positions, the candidates won by acclamation. This means they won without needing a vote. It happens when the number of people running is the same as the number of spots available. This rule is part of the Local Authorities Election Act in Alberta.
