Teepee Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Teepee Creek
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 Teepee Creek
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 19 |
| Municipal district | County of Grande Prairie No. 1 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Elevation | 650 m (2,130 ft) |
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(1981)
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| • Total | 25 |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Teepee Creek is a small community called a hamlet in northwest Alberta, Canada. It is part of the County of Grande Prairie No. 1. You can find it north of Bezanson and east of Sexsmith. It sits right where Highway 674 and Highway 733 meet.
This hamlet is located in a larger area known as census division No. 19. It is also part of the federal voting area called Peace River. Teepee Creek started as a place for farming and ranching. In the 1980s, it changed to an economy based on oil and natural gas.
How Many People Live in Teepee Creek?
In 1981, Statistics Canada counted the people living in Teepee Creek. The population was 25 people at that time.
What's in Teepee Creek?
As of 2006, Teepee Creek had several important buildings for the community. These included the Teepee Creek School, a community hall, a fire hall, and an arena. These places help the people who live there.
What Teepee Creek is Known For
Teepee Creek is most famous for its exciting stampede. A stampede is a big event with rodeo competitions and other fun activities. In the 1960s, the Teepee Creek stampede was the most popular rodeo in all of northern Alberta. The very first stampede in Teepee Creek happened way back in 1917.
