Tomahawk, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tomahawk
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Tomahawk, Alberta
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 Tomahawk
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 11 |
| Municipal district | Parkland County |
| Settled | 1903 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 1.53 km2 (0.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 765 m (2,510 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 113 |
| • Density | 73.8/km2 (191/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code span |
T0E 2H0
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| Area code(s) | 780 |
Tomahawk, Alberta is a small community in Canada. It is called a hamlet. Tomahawk is located in the province of Alberta, within Parkland County. You can find it on Highway 759, which is northeast of the town of Drayton Valley.
This hamlet is part of Census Division No. 11. It is also in the federal area known as Yellowhead.
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History of Tomahawk
The first European settlers arrived in Tomahawk in March 1903. Before that, in the fall of 1902, a group of lumberjacks explored the land. They were Ed Martin, Chas. (Charles) Lindell, John Kelly, and John L. Croppley. They returned with news of good land for settling. The first woman arrived in July of the same year. The original building for Tomahawk School was built in 1909.
People Living in Tomahawk
In 2021, a total of 113 people lived in Tomahawk. They lived in 49 of the 59 available homes. This number was an increase from 99 people in 2016. Tomahawk covers a land area of about 1.53 square kilometers. This means there were about 73.8 people living in each square kilometer in 2021.
Tomahawk's Economy
Tomahawk's economy mainly relies on farming. However, it also benefits from the oil and gas industry.
There are several businesses in Tomahawk. These include a gas station, a general store, and a place that sells farm equipment. You can also find a restaurant, a butcher shop, a liquor store, and a hotel with a bar.
Education in Tomahawk
Just west of Tomahawk is a school called Tomahawk School. It teaches students from kindergarten up to grade 9. In 2012, the school had 125 students. There were 9 teachers and 6 other staff members helping out. The school also has a public library. This library is part of the TracPac Library System.
Notable People from Tomahawk
- Rudolph "Rusty" Zander – He was a Canadian politician. He served as a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from 1971 to 1979.
- Beth Bieda – She was a contestant on Big Brother Canada Season 9.
