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
(2021)
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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 kind of community called a summer village in Alberta, Canada. It's a lovely place located right on the shores of Isle Lake. Silver Sands was officially started on January 1, 1969.
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People Living in Silver Sands
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Silver Sands changes over time. In 2011, there were 85 people. By 2016, the population grew to 160. This was a big jump!
In the most recent count in 2021, the population of Silver Sands was 214 people. These people lived in 109 homes. The village covers a land area of about 2.51 square kilometers.
Fun Things to Do
The main attraction in Silver Sands is the Silver Sands golf and country club. It's a great place for golf lovers! There is also a playground where kids can have fun. You can also find a horseshoe pit for playing horseshoes.
How Silver Sands is Governed
The Village Council
Silver Sands is managed by a group of three people called the Village Council. These members work together to make decisions for the community. Their current terms will last until 2025.
The people on the council are:
- Graeme Horn (Councillor)
- Joseph Bernard Poulin (Mayor)
- Elizabeth Joan Turnbull (Deputy Mayor)
The 2021 Election
On June 12, 2021, Silver Sands held an election to choose its council members. There were three spots open: for a councillor, a mayor, and a deputy mayor. Only three people decided to run for these positions.
Because there were exactly three candidates for the three open spots, no actual voting was needed. The candidates won their positions automatically. This is called winning by acclamation.
See also
- List of communities in Alberta
- List of francophone communities in Alberta
- List of summer villages in Alberta
- List of resort villages in Saskatchewan
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