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ALBERTA, CANADA
MAP OF THE COUNTY
OF GRANDE PRAIRIE
Located in the Northern Part of Alberta, the County of Grande Prairie includes the following areas.
Towns of:
Sexsmith, Beaverlodge, Wembley.
Hamlets of:
Clairmont, Bezanson, Teepee Creek, LaGlace, Elmworth, Hythe, Valhalla Centre, Demmitt, Goodfare, Huallen, Wedgewood.
Demmitt, Goodfare and Huallen are very sparsely populated. The businesses that operated in those areas are now closed. Wedgewood Subdivision is a residential area on the outskirts of Grande Prairie, but still enjoys the services of the city.
© Copyright 2003-2009. Illustration by Ken Connors.
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This Map is protected by copyright and cannot be used without written permission. © Copyright 2003-2009. Illustration by Ken Connors.
For more information on the County of Grande Prairie visit the official website of the county.
website: www.countygp.ab.ca.
2008 EVENTS OF THE PEACE COUNTRY
2009 EVENTS OF THE PEACE COUNTRY
Located approximately 460 km northwest of Edmonton, the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 became the first county in Alberta in 1951.
The population in County is now 17,989 (2006 stats) compared to 15,638 people (2004 stats) The County covers an area west to the British Columbia border, east to the Smoky River, north to the Saddle Hills and south to the Wapiti River.
Major Industries include agriculture, oil, forestry, retail and services.
In the early 1970's oil was discovered in the Elmworth Deep Basin located southwest of Grande Prairie. Within the County of Grande Prairie there are approximately 1500 wells in operation.
Schools in the County of Grande Prairie include Harry Balfour School and the Peace Wapiti Academy located within Grande Prairie. The Peace Wapiti School Division also operates schools in Beaverlodge, Hythe, Wembley, Sexsmith, Bezanson, LaGlace, Valhalla, Teepee Creek and Elmworth.
The County of Grande Prairie office is located north of Grande Prairie near the 4 mile corner.
The County of Grande Prairie opened their newest park May 2006. Saskatoon Mountain Park is located 8 km north of Huallen.
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