Spring Lake, Alberta

Spring Lake, originally named Edmonton Beach, is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located on the eastern shore of Spring Lake, approximately 20 km (12 mi) and 40 km (25 mi) west of the cities of Spruce Grove and Edmonton respectively. Hasse Lake is located 6 km (3.7 mi) southwest of Spring Lake. It was known as the Summer Village of Edmonton Beach from 1959 to 1999.[4]

Spring Lake
Edmonton Beach (1959–1998)
Village
Village of Spring Lake
Spring Lake, Alberta is located in Alberta
Spring Lake, Alberta
Location of Spring Lake in Alberta
Coordinates: 53°31′07″N 114°07′59″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionEdmonton Metropolitan Region
Census Division11
Municipal districtParkland County
Incorporated[1] 
 • Summer villageJanuary 1, 1959 (as Edmonton Beach)
 •  Village/name changeJanuary 1, 1999
Government
[2]
 • MayorJason Shewchuk
 • Governing bodySpring Lake Village Council
Area
 (2021)[3]
 • Land2.28 km2 (0.88 sq mi)
Elevation
740 m (2,430 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total711
 • Density312.3/km2 (809/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Highways16A
WaterwaysSpring Lake
WebsiteOfficial website

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Spring Lake had a population of 711 living in 286 of its 308 total private dwellings, a change of 1.7% from its 2016 population of 699. With a land area of 2.28 km2 (0.88 sq mi), it had a population density of 311.8/km2 (807.7/sq mi) in 2021.[3]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Spring Lake recorded a population of 699 living in 261 of its 303 total private dwellings, a 31.1% change from its 2011 population of 533. With a land area of 2.33 km2 (0.90 sq mi), it had a population density of 300.0/km2 (777.0/sq mi) in 2016.[5]

The Village of Spring Lake's 2012 municipal census counted a population of 614,[6] a 3.7% increase over its 2007 municipal census population of 592.[7]

Services

There is a large RV park on the east side of the lake, which has a small camping store which sells candy, newspapers, and a variety of camping items. Other than this there are no commercial businesses in the village.

See also

References
  1. "Location and History Profile: Village of Spring Lake" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 21, 2016. p. 548. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  2. "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 9, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  3. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  4. "Location and History Profile: Village of Spring Lake". Alberta Municipal Affairs. June 14, 2013. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
  5. "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.
  6. "Village of Spring Lake July 3, 2012 Regular Council Meeting Minutes". Village of Spring Lake. 2012-07-03. Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  7. "Alberta 2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2009-09-15. Retrieved 2010-09-12.
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