Wembley, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wembley
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Town
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Wong's Café, c. 1935
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Location in the County of Grande Prairie No. 1
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 Wembley
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Planning region | Upper Peace |
| Municipal district | County of Grande Prairie No. 1 |
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| • Village | January 3, 1928 |
| • Town | August 1, 1980 |
| Area
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| • Land | 4.74 km2 (1.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 724 m (2,375 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,432 |
| • Density | 302.1/km2 (782/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 43 Highway 724 |
| Waterways | Wapiti River Saskatoon Lake |
Wembley is a town located in northern Alberta, Canada. It's about 23 kilometers (14 miles) west of Grande Prairie. You can find it where Highway 43 and Highway 724 meet.
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The Story of Wembley: How It Began
The land around Wembley was first measured and mapped in 1909. This was done to prepare for new settlers, who started arriving in 1910.
Building the Railway and a New Town
In 1916, a survey for a railway line was finished, connecting Grande Prairie to Pouce Coupe. The actual town area of Wembley was mapped out in 1923. The railway finally arrived in 1924, which was a big deal for the area!
The current town of Wembley is about 7 kilometers (4.5 miles) south of an older settlement called Lake Saskatoon. When the railway came in 1924, many buildings from Lake Saskatoon were moved. They were pulled across snowy trails to their new spots in Wembley. The name "Wembley" was chosen by the Lake Saskatoon Board of Trade. They picked it because of the British Empire Exposition, a big fair held in Wembley, England, at that time.
Early Days and Growth
The first post office in Wembley opened in November 1924. The very first postmaster, or person in charge of the post office, was RB Sinclair.
Wembley officially became a village on January 3, 1928. Later, it grew even more and became a town on August 1, 1980.
Who Lives in Wembley? A Look at the Population
The number of people living in Wembley has changed over the years. This information comes from official counts called censuses.
How Many People Live Here Now?
In the 2021 Census, 1,432 people lived in Wembley. These people lived in 550 homes out of 616 available houses. This number was a little less than in 2016.
The town covers an area of 4.74 square kilometers (1.83 square miles). This means that in 2021, there were about 302 people living in each square kilometer.
Population Changes Over Time
In the 2016 Census, Wembley had 1,516 residents. They lived in 565 homes. This was an increase from 1,383 people in 2011. The town's land area was 4.75 square kilometers (1.83 square miles) in 2016.
The town also did its own count in 2012, which showed a population of 1,410 people.
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