Rosalind, Alberta

Rosalind is a village located in the prairies of central Alberta, Canada. It is located on Highway 854, approximately 120 kilometres (75 mi) southeast of Edmonton and 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Camrose, the closest major trading centre.

Rosalind
Village
Village of Rosalind
Location in Alberta
Coordinates: 52°47′14.2″N 112°26′24.9″W
Country Canada
Province Alberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division10
Municipal districtCamrose County
Incorporated[1] 
 • VillageJanuary 1, 1966
Government
 • MayorJames McTavish
 • Governing bodyRosalind Village Council
Area
 (2016)[2]
 • Land0.62 km2 (0.24 sq mi)
Elevation
710 m (2,330 ft)
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total188
 • Density303.1/km2 (785/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
HighwaysHighway 609
Highway 854
WebsiteOfficial website

The name Rosalind was first used in 1905 and is likely an amalgamation of the nearby school districts Montrose and East Lynne.[3]

Rosalind has a number of small businesses, an elementary school and a junior high school. The village provides various municipal services to its residents including fire protection.

Demographics

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Rosalind recorded a population of 188 living in 87 of its 95 total private dwellings, a -1.1% change from its 2011 population of 190. With a land area of 0.62 km2 (0.24 sq mi), it had a population density of 303.2/km2 (785.4/sq mi) in 2016.[2]

In the 2011 Census, the Village of Rosalind had a population of 190 living in 77 of its 92 total dwellings, a 0% change from its 2006 population of 190. With a land area of 0.59 km2 (0.23 sq mi), it had a population density of 322.0/km2 (834.1/sq mi) in 2011.[4]

The population of the Village of Rosalind according to its 2009 municipal census is 214.[5]

Amenities

Rosalind has a community hall that holds events such as family reunions and weddings.[6] The village also has a hockey arena and baseball diamonds.[6]

See also

References
  1. "Location and History Profile: Village of Rosalind" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 21, 2016. p. 520. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  2. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  3. As the Wheels Turn : a history of Rosalind, Kelsey and districts. Rosalind, Alberta: Rosalind and District History Book Committee. 1982. p. 37.
  4. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
  5. Alberta Municipal Affairs (September 15, 2009). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  6. "About". Village of Rosalind. Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-10-02.
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