Sturgeon County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sturgeon County
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St. Emile Roman Catholic Church in Legal
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada | |
| Province | Alberta | |
| Region | Edmonton Metropolitan Region | |
| Census division | 11 | |
| Established | 1955 | |
| Incorporated | 1997 (County) | |
| Named for | Sturgeon River | |
| Area
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| • Land | 2,084.24 km2 (804.73 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 20,061 | |
| • Density | 9.6/km2 (25/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | |
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Sturgeon County is a special type of local government area in Alberta, Canada. It's located just north of the big city of Edmonton and west of the North Saskatchewan River. This area is named after the Sturgeon River, which flows through it.
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History of Sturgeon County
The land that is now Sturgeon County became part of the Crown's (government's) land in 1876. This happened through Treaty 6 with the First Nations people.
The first settlers arrived in the area in 1879. Many of these early families were francophone, meaning they spoke French.
The area was first set up as the Municipal District (MD) of Sturgeon River No. 90 in 1955. It later changed its name to the County of Sturgeon No. 15 in 1961. Then, in 1965, it went back to being the MD of Sturgeon No. 90. Finally, in 1997, its name was officially changed to Sturgeon County.
Geography and Communities
Sturgeon County is home to several towns and smaller communities. Some of these places are completely surrounded by the county.
Nearby Towns and Cities
These are the larger communities that are located within or next to Sturgeon County:
- St. Albert (a city)
- Bon Accord (a town)
- Gibbons (a town)
- Legal (a town)
- Morinville (a town)
- Redwater (a town)
Hamlets in Sturgeon County
A hamlet is a small community, smaller than a town or village. Here are some hamlets found within Sturgeon County:
Other Localities
Sturgeon County also has many smaller areas known as localities. These are often small groups of homes or specific land areas. Some examples include:
- Amelia
- Austin Acres
- Banko Junction
- Braun Village
- Cameron Park
- Cardiff-Echoes
- Cardiff-Pittsburgh
- Casa Vista
- Clearview Acres
- Coronado
- Crestview Heights
- Dover Estates
- Dream Hollow Estates
- Dream Nook
- Duagh
- Eastgate
- Eldorena
- Excelsior
- Fairhaven East Subdivision
- Fairhaven West Subdivision
- Fairydell
- Fedorah
- Fort Augustus
- Fort Saskatchewan Settlement
- Freemore Estates
- Gibbons Lea
- Gibbons Station
- Glenview
- Glory Hills
- Golden Heights
- Grandview Heights
- Greenacres Estates
- Hansen Subdivision
- Hanson Subdivision
- Hewitt Estates
- Hillsborough Estates
- Hu Haven
- Juniper Hill
- Lancaster Park
- Lily Lake Estates
- Lower Manor Estates
- MacArthur Siding
- Manor Estates
- Maple Ridge
- Namao (a different area from the hamlet)
- New Lunnon
- Noroncal
- Nywening
- Osthoff Estates
- Peavey
- Pilon Creek Estates
- Pinewood Estates
- Regency Estates
- Reyda Vista Subdivision
- Richfield Estates
- Riverside Park
- Riviere Qui Barre
- Rol-Ana Park
- Rosal Acres
- Shil Shol
- Silverchief Subdivision
- Skyglen
- St. Albert Settlement
- Strathcona Heights
- Sturgeon
- Sturgeon Creek Subdivision
- Sturgeon Crest Subdivision
- Sturgeon Heights
- Sturgeon Valley Vista
- Sturgeon View Estates
- Summer Brook
- Summerbrook Estates
- Trestle Ridge
- Turfside Park
- Upper Manor Estates
- Upper and Lower Viscount Estates
- Volmer
- Waterdale Park
- Waybrook
- Wildlife Park
- Woodridge Estates
Population and People
In 2021, a count of the population showed that Sturgeon County had 20,061 people living there. These people lived in 7,021 homes.
The county covers a land area of about 2,084 square kilometers (about 805 square miles). This means there are about 9.6 people living in each square kilometer.
Economy and Business
Sturgeon County has a special department that helps businesses grow. This department is called the Economic Development Department. Its main job is to encourage new businesses to come to the area.
They understand that new businesses can bring many good things to the region. The department helps businesses understand local rules and programs. They also offer advice and practical help to local businesses as they grow.
