County of Warner No. 5 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Warner No. 5
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Last surviving elevator row in Alberta, located in Warner
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada | |
| Province | Alberta | |
| Region | Southern Alberta | |
| Planning region | South Saskatchewan | |
| Established | 1912 | |
| Incorporated | 1950 | |
| Area
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| • Land | 4,462.2 km2 (1,722.9 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,290 | |
| • Density | 1/km2 (3/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | |
The County of Warner No. 5 is a special type of local government area called a municipal district in southern Alberta, Canada. It's located just north of the United States border. The main office for the county government is in the Village of Warner.
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History of Warner County
The County of Warner No. 5 has a long history of how it became the area it is today. It started as smaller local areas that eventually joined together.
- 1912 – The Warner area was first set up as a rural municipality. This was a way for local communities to manage their own affairs.
- January 1913 – The Municipal District of Warner No. 36 was officially created.
- January 23, 1923 – Another area, the Municipal District of Sugar City No. 37, was also formed.
- 1942 – The Sugar City Municipality grew bigger, adding more land from nearby districts.
- January 6, 1950 – The Warner Municipality also expanded. It included the areas around Milk River, Coutts, and Masinasin.
- December 31, 1953 – The Sugar City district was closed down. Part of its land was added to the Warner Municipality.
- January 1, 1954 – Finally, the County of Warner No. 5 was officially formed. This brought together the different areas into one larger county.
Geography of Warner County
The County of Warner No. 5 covers a large area, about 50 townships. It shares its southern border with the Canada-United States boundary. This county was formed from two older districts: the Municipal District of Warner No. 36 and part of the Municipal District of Sugar City No. 37.
Towns and Villages
Many communities are located within or next to the County of Warner No. 5. These include larger towns and smaller villages.
Hamlets and Localities
Besides towns and villages, there are also smaller communities called hamlets and other localities.
- Hamlets
- Localities
- Other Places
- Allerston (also known as Doran)
- Mammoth
- One-Seventeen
- Two-Fifteen
Population and People
Every few years, Canada counts its population in what is called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different areas.
In the 2021 Census, the County of Warner No. 5 had a population of 4,290 people. These people lived in 907 homes. This was an increase of about 8.8% from its population of 3,942 in 2016. The county covers an area of about 4,462.2 square kilometers. This means there was about 1 person living per square kilometer in 2021.
Fun Places to Visit
The County of Warner No. 5 has many interesting places to explore. From historic sites to natural parks, there's something for everyone.
- Stirling Agricultural Village: This is a National Historic Site of Canada, which means it's a very important place in Canadian history.
- Warner elevator row: See the last remaining group of "Grain Elevator Row" buildings in Alberta. These were used to store grain from farms.
- Galt Historic Railway Park: Learn about old trains and railway history.
- Michelsen Farmstead: Explore an old farm.
- William T. Ogden House: Visit a historic house.
- Lost Frontier Mini-Railway: Enjoy a miniature train ride.
- Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park: Discover amazing rock formations and ancient rock art.
- Devil's Coulee Dinosaur Heritage Museum: See dinosaur fossils and learn about these ancient creatures.
- Centennial Park: A great place for outdoor activities.
- Stirling Elevator: Another historic grain elevator.
- Neils Hogenson House: A historic home.
- Andrew Larson House: Another historic house.
- Temple Hill: A notable landmark.
- Raymond Golf Club: A place to play golf.
- Milk River Golf Club: Another golf course.
Local Events
The county also hosts several fun events throughout the year.
- Stirling Settler Days
- Victorian Prairie Christmas – held at the Galt Railway Park
- Raymond Stampede
- Milk River Bonanza Days
- Coutts Days
- Warner Dino Days
Education in Warner County
Education in the County of Warner No. 5 is provided by two main school divisions. These are like school boards that manage the schools in the area.
- Westwind School Division No. 74
- Horizon School Division No. 67
Images for kids
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Stirling School in 1902
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Clarinda School District No. 2459 around the 1970s
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Sleepy Hollow School District No. 2634 around 1975
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The Prairie Queen Hotel in Maybutt, where classes were once held
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Bankview School District No. 3042, active from 1913 to 1953
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