Warner, Alberta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Warner
Village
Village of Warner
Nickname(s):  Home of the First Last Elevator Row In Alberta
Warner Location in Alberta
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Southern Alberta
Census Division	No. 2
Municipal district	County of Warner No. 5
Incorporated
• Village	November 12, 1908
Area  (2021)
• Land	1.16 km2 (0.45 sq mi)
Elevation	1,021 m (3,350 ft)
Population  (2021)
• Total	364
• Density	313.7/km2 (812/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s)	403, 587, 825
Highways	4, 36, 504

Warner is a small village located in Alberta, Canada. It is surrounded by the County of Warner No. 5. Warner is about 65 kilometers (40 miles) south of Lethbridge. This community is known for its farming.

Warner sits where Highway 4 and Highway 36 meet. It is also about 38 kilometers (24 miles) north of the Montana border. The nearby towns are Stirling and Milk River. Warner is also home to the exciting Devil's Coulee Dinosaur Heritage Museum.

Discover Warner's Population

Let's look at how many people live in Warner. In 2021, about 364 people called Warner home. This number was a little less than in 2016, when 373 people lived there. The village covers a small land area of about 1.16 square kilometers. This means there are about 314 people living in each square kilometer.

Fun Places to Visit in Warner

Warner has some cool spots to check out. These places are great for learning and having fun.

Devil's Coulee Dinosaur Heritage Museum

The Devil's Coulee Dinosaur Heritage Museum is a must-see. It shows off amazing things from the time of dinosaurs. You can see a Hadrosaur (duck-billed dinosaur) nest and even a dinosaur embryo! The museum also has old fossils and cool dinosaur models.

Warner's Historic Grain Elevators

The Warner elevator row is a special part of the village's history. These are old wooden buildings called grain elevators. Farmers used them to store grain. Four of these elevators still stand in a row in Warner. They are right next to the Canadian Pacific Railway. This is one of only two places in Canada where you can still see a row of these historic elevators. The other is in Inglis, Manitoba.

Explore Nearby Attractions

There are also many interesting places close to Warner. You can find more history and nature just a short drive away.

Galt Historic Railway Park

The Galt Historic Railway Park is located near Stirling. This museum shows what life was like traveling by train long ago. It has a restored train station from the 1890s. This station was moved to the park in 2000. Future plans include moving another old grain elevator here.

Stirling Agricultural Village

Stirling Agricultural Village is a very important historical site in Canada. It is recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada. This is because its layout follows a special plan called the Plat of Zion model. In Stirling, you can visit the Michelsen Farmstead. This is a restored home from the 1900s. It shows what farm life was like in Alberta in the 1930s.

Waterton Lakes National Park

Waterton Lakes National Park is a beautiful national park. It is in the southwest corner of Alberta. This park borders Glacier National Park in Montana, USA. Waterton Lakes became Canada's fourth National Park in 1895. Here, the Rocky Mountains rise sharply from the flat prairies. Inside the park, you will find three Waterton Lakes. These lakes were carved out by ancient glaciers.

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park is a large protected area of prairie. It helps protect nature and amazing rock art. This rock art was made by the Plains People long ago. There are over 50 rock art sites here. They have thousands of figures carved into the rocks. The park also has many important archeological sites.

Images for kids

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  A wide view of the historic Warner elevator row.

Notable People from Warner

• Earl W. Bascom (1906–1995) was a famous person connected to Warner. He was a rodeo champion and an inventor. He was also a Hollywood actor, western artist, and sculptor. Earl Bascom worked on the Bar R Ranch near Warner.