Stettler, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stettler
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| Town of Stettler | |
Main Street, Stettler
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| Nickname(s):
The Heart of Alberta
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 Stettler
Location in the County of Stettler
Stettler
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Municipal district | County of Stettler No. 6 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | June 30, 1906 |
| • Town | November 23, 1906 |
| Area
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| • Land | 13.19 km2 (5.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 820 m (2,690 ft) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 5,695 |
| • Density | 431.9/km2 (1,119/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
T4K & T0C 2L0 to 2L2
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| Area code(s) | 403, 587 |
| Highways | Highway 12 Highway 56 |
| Waterway | Redwillow Creek |
Stettler is a town located in east-central Alberta, Canada. It is surrounded by the County of Stettler No. 6.
Contents
Discovering Stettler's Past
Stettler was started in 1905. It was named after Carl Stettler. He was an immigrant from Switzerland. Carl Stettler also helped start a community called Blumenau. He was important in the nearby town of Castor too. Carl Stettler was even part of Stettler's first Town Council.
Exploring Stettler's Location
What's the Weather Like in Stettler?
Stettler has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold winters.
| Climate data for Stettler | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 10 (50) |
15 (59) |
20 (68) |
29 (84) |
33.5 (92.3) |
33.5 (92.3) |
34.5 (94.1) |
36 (97) |
35 (95) |
29.5 (85.1) |
21 (70) |
14 (57) |
36 (97) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −7.2 (19.0) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
2.3 (36.1) |
11.4 (52.5) |
17.3 (63.1) |
20.8 (69.4) |
23 (73) |
22.5 (72.5) |
17.5 (63.5) |
11.4 (52.5) |
0.1 (32.2) |
−5.5 (22.1) |
9.2 (48.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −12.6 (9.3) |
−9.5 (14.9) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
4.7 (40.5) |
10.4 (50.7) |
14.3 (57.7) |
16.4 (61.5) |
15.5 (59.9) |
10.7 (51.3) |
4.8 (40.6) |
−5 (23) |
−10.6 (12.9) |
3 (37) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −18.1 (−0.6) |
−15.2 (4.6) |
−8.8 (16.2) |
−2 (28) |
3.5 (38.3) |
7.8 (46.0) |
9.8 (49.6) |
8.5 (47.3) |
3.9 (39.0) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
−10 (14) |
−15.6 (3.9) |
−3.2 (26.2) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −45 (−49) |
−42 (−44) |
−32 (−26) |
−27 (−17) |
−8.5 (16.7) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
1 (34) |
−3 (27) |
−11 (12) |
−25 (−13) |
−34 (−29) |
−45 (−49) |
−45 (−49) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 21.5 (0.85) |
13.8 (0.54) |
21.4 (0.84) |
23.3 (0.92) |
54.5 (2.15) |
87.1 (3.43) |
88.3 (3.48) |
64.2 (2.53) |
50.9 (2.00) |
20.7 (0.81) |
17.4 (0.69) |
18.1 (0.71) |
481.1 (18.94) |
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Stettler's Population and People
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In 2021, the town of Stettler had 5,695 people living there. This number was a little lower than in 2016. Stettler has a land area of about 13.19 square kilometers. This means about 432 people live in each square kilometer.
Fun Things to Do in Stettler
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Ride the Alberta Prairie Railway
You can take a fun train ride called Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions. The train goes from Stettler to Big Valley. This trip is about 35 kilometers long and takes one hour.
Explore the Historic Grain Elevator
Stettler has a historic Parrish & Heimbecker grain elevator. It stands tall over the railway tracks. This is one of the last old grain elevators in Alberta. It is now a museum.
Inside the museum, you can see cool old machines. There's an 1887 threshing machine called the "Little Giant." You can also see a 1912 engine called "the Beast." There's even a 1940s Ford tractor called "Mickey Mouse." All these machines still work! In 2016, the "Little Giant" helped set a Guinness World Records record. It was part of over 150 threshing machines working at the same time. The "Little Giant" was the oldest one there.
Visit the County Museum
There is also a county museum in Stettler. It has the original town train station. The station was moved to the museum site. You can see other old buildings there too.
Catch a Movie at the Jewel Theatre
The Jewel Theatre was built in 1952. This movie theater was updated in 2021. It now has 200 seats for watching movies.
Learning in Stettler
Public Schools
Stettler has two public schools. They are part of the Clearview Public Schools district.
- Stettler Elementary School
- William E. Hay Stettler Secondary Campus
Catholic School
Christ King Catholic School is also in Stettler. It is part of the East Central Catholic School Division.
Famous People from Stettler
- Kenn Borek — He started an airline company called Kenn Borek Air.
- Bob Falkenberg — He was a professional hockey player.
- Marie Jean Laing — She was a Canadian politician. She was a member of the NDP.
- Brian Ogilvie — He was also a professional hockey player.
- Chester Reynolds — He was a politician from the Alberta Social Credit Party. He was also the grandfather of actor Ryan Reynolds.
