Standard, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Standard
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| Village of Standard | |
 Standard
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 5 |
| Municipal district | Wheatland County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | April 29, 1922 |
| Area
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| • Land | 2.34 km2 (0.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 900 m (3,000 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 353 |
| • Density | 150.9/km2 (391/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal Code |
T0J
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| Area codes | 403 (1947), 587 (2008), 825 (2016), 368 (2022) |
| Highways | Highway 840 |
| Waterways | Parflesh Creek |
Standard is a small village in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located about 80 kilometers (50 miles) east of Calgary. The village is surrounded by Wheatland County. The Canadian Pacific Kansas City train tracks run just south of Standard.
About Standard Village
Standard was first settled by immigrants from Denmark. Its economy mainly relies on the surrounding farms. The village also has a growing energy industry. You can find several oil and gas rigs nearby.
Main Employers
Some of the biggest employers in Standard include Agrium Liquid Fertilizer. This company runs a manufacturing plant. The Husky Oil Plant is another important employer in the area.
Population Facts
In 2021, the Village of Standard had a population of 353 people. These residents lived in 151 homes. The village covers a land area of 2.34 square kilometers (0.90 square miles). This means about 150 people live in each square kilometer.
Sports and Athletics
Standard is well known for its amazing girls' volleyball team. They are called the "Standard Rams." This team has won seven 1A Provincial Titles in a row. They continue to be a very strong team in Alberta volleyball.
