Tilley, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tilley
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Hamlet
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Tilley, 1920s
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 Tilley
Location in Alberta
Tilley
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census Division | No. 2 |
| Municipal district | County of Newell |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Incorporated (village) | May 9, 1940 |
| Dissolved | August 31, 2013 |
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| • Land | 0.69 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 318 |
| • Density | 461.5/km2 (1,195/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal Code |
T0J 3K0
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| Area code(s) | +1-403 |
| Highways | Trans-Canada Highway 876 |
Tilley is a small community called a hamlet. It is located in southern Alberta, Canada. You can find it about 22 kilometers (14 miles) southeast of Brooks. It is also about 78 kilometers (48 miles) northwest of Medicine Hat.
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History of Tilley
Tilley was started in 1910. This was when the Canadian Pacific Railway was building its main train line. On May 9, 1940, Tilley officially became a village. Later, on August 31, 2013, it changed from a village back to a hamlet. Now, it is managed by the County of Newell.
Population and People
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In 2021, Statistics Canada counted 318 people living in Tilley. These people lived in 132 homes. This was a decrease from 364 people in 2016. Tilley covers an area of 0.69 square kilometers (0.27 square miles). This means about 461 people lived in each square kilometer.
The local government, the County of Newell, also counted people in 2020. They found 335 people living in Tilley. This was a bit less than the 405 people counted in 2007.
Economy and Jobs
The main ways people make a living in Tilley are through farming and oil. Farmers grow crops using irrigation, which means they water their fields. They also raise livestock like cows. The petroleum industry involves finding and using oil and gas.
Local Attractions
Tilley has several places for fun and community activities. There is an arena for sports and events. You can also find a curling rink, which is a place for the sport of curling. The community hall is used for gatherings. There are also three parks for people to enjoy.
Education in Tilley
Students in Tilley go to Tilley Public School. This school is run by Grasslands Public Schools. It teaches students from kindergarten all the way to grade 9. A brand new school building was finished in Tilley in 2023. It replaced the old school, which was built in 1946.
