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 is 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 its local government was formed.
- In 1912, the area first started as a rural municipality, which is a type of local government for countryside areas.
- In January 1913, it officially became the Municipal District of Warner No. 36. This meant it was a recognized local government area.
- Later, in January 1923, another nearby area called the Municipal District of Sugar City No. 37 was also formed.
- Over the years, these areas changed and grew. For example, in 1942, Sugar City Municipality became larger.
- On January 6, 1950, the Warner Municipality also grew to include districts like Milk River and Coutts.
- Finally, on January 1, 1954, the County of Warner No. 5 was officially created. This new county combined parts of the old Warner and Sugar City districts.
Where is Warner County?
The County of Warner No. 5 covers about 50 townships, which are like square sections of land. Its southern edge is right along the Canada-United States border. It includes the land that used to be the Municipal District of Warner No. 36 and some of the former Municipal District of Sugar City No. 37.
Towns and Villages in the County
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The County of Warner No. 5 surrounds several towns and villages. These places have their own local governments but are located within the county's boundaries.
The county also includes smaller communities known as hamlets.
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You can also find other small places called localities within the county. These are often very small communities or historical sites.
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People in Warner County
Every few years, Statistics Canada counts how many people live in different areas. This is called a census.
In the 2021 Census, the County of Warner No. 5 had a population of 4,290 people. This was an increase from its population of 3,942 people in 2016. The county covers a large land area of about 4,462 square kilometers. This means there is about 1 person living per square kilometer.
Fun Places to Visit
The County of Warner No. 5 has many interesting places to explore!
Here are some popular attractions:
- Stirling Agricultural Village: This is a National Historic Site of Canada. It shows what a farming village looked like long ago.
- Warner elevator row: This is the very last group of old grain elevators in Alberta. They are tall buildings used to store grain.
- Galt Historic Railway Park: Here you can learn about old trains and railway history.
- Michelsen Farmstead: A historic farm that shows how people lived and worked in the past.
- William T. Ogden House: Another historic home with a unique story.
- Lost Frontier Mini-Railway: A fun miniature railway ride.
- Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park: This park is famous for its amazing rock formations and ancient rock carvings by Indigenous peoples.
- Devil's Coulee Dinosaur Heritage Museum: Discover dinosaur fossils and learn about these ancient creatures.
- Centennial Park
- Stirling Elevator
- Neils Hogenson House
- Andrew Larson House
- Temple Hill
- Raymond Golf Club
- Milk River Golf Club
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: A popular rodeo event.
- Milk River Bonanza Days
- Coutts Days
- Warner Dino Days
Learning and Schools
Education in the County of Warner No. 5 is provided by two main school divisions: Westwind School Division No. 74 and Horizon School Division No. 67. These divisions manage the schools in the area.
In the past, there were many smaller school districts across the county. Over time, these smaller districts often combined to form larger ones, making it easier to provide education to more students.
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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Prairie Queen Hotel, where classes were once held in Maybutt.
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Bankview School District No. 3042, active from 1913 to 1953.
