Stavely

Stavely is a town in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located 110 kilometres (68 mi) south of Calgary on Highway 2 and 16 km (9.9 mi) east of Willow Creek Provincial Park.

Not to be confused with Staveley.
Stavely
Town
Town of Stavely
View down Main Street at Stavely'slast remaining grain elevator, June 2010
View down Main Street at Stavely's
last remaining grain elevator, June 2010
Motto(s): 
In the Heart of Farming and Ranching
Stavely is located in Alberta
Stavely
Stavely
Location of Stavely in Alberta
Coordinates: 50°09′54″N 113°38′44″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionSouthern Alberta
Census division3
Municipal districtMunicipal District of Willow Creek No. 26
Incorporated[1] 
 • VillageOctober 16, 1903
 • TownMay 25, 1912
Government
[2]
 • MayorGentry Hall
 • Governing body
Stavely Town Council
  • Janice Binmore
  • Dale Gugala
  • Tim Martin
  • Don Norby
  • Ramona Whittingham
  • Mike Varey
Area
 (2021)[3]
 • Land1.78 km2 (0.69 sq mi)
Elevation
[4]
1,044 m (3,425 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total544
 • Density305.3/km2 (791/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Area code(s)+1-403, +1-587
HighwaysHighway 2
Highway 527
WaterwaysWillow Creek
WebsiteOfficial website

History
Stavely, 1910

Stavely was named for Alexander Staveley Hill, Managing Director of the Oxley Ranching Company that was founded in 1882[5] by John R Craig on 100,000 acres of grazing rights.[6]

The Canadian Pacific Railway once ran through the town. Its closure led to the removal of all but one of Stavely's grain elevators.

The people of Stavely and the area are proud of their friendliness and community spirit.[5]

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Stavely had a population of 544 living in 269 of its 287 total private dwellings, a change of 0.6% from its 2016 population of 541. With a land area of 1.78 km2 (0.69 sq mi), it had a population density of 305.6/km2 (791.5/sq mi) in 2021.[3]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Stavely recorded a population of 541 living in 265 of its 290 total private dwellings, a 7.1% change from its 2011 population of 505. With a land area of 1.83 km2 (0.71 sq mi), it had a population density of 295.6/km2 (765.7/sq mi) in 2016.[7]

Arts and culture

Stavely is known as the home of the Stavely Indoor Rodeo. Founded in 1929, it is the world's first indoor rodeo.[8] In 1996 the miniseries In Cold Blood was filmed in Stavely. In 2012 the community celebrated its 100th birthday.

Attractions

The town has a 9-hole golf course named the Stavely Golf Club. It was one of the few remaining sand green golf courses in Canada[8] until the sand greens were recently converted to artificial greens. Other recreation venues and facilities include an arena, archery lanes, a recreational vehicle campground, a ball diamond, and parks. Stavely is also home to a museum.

The Pine Coulee Reservoir, a popular place for recreation and camping, is 5 km (3.1 mi) west of Stavely. Clear Lake recreation area (camping/water sports) is located 19 km east of Stavely. Willow Creek Municipal Park (campground) is located 16 km west of Stavely.

Education

Stavely's only school, Stavely Elementary School, teaches local children from Kindergarten through Grade 6.[9] The school was renovated in 2002,[10] and its school motto is Every Child Shines. Prior to the 2002 renovation, grades 7-9 students attended A. J. Nowicki Jr. High School, which has been demolished. The Stavely Education Foundation has been established to assist former students with the costs of post-secondary education.

Community services

The following is a list of the Town of Stavely's volunteer community organizations and service groups.[11]

See also

References
  1. "Location and History Profile: Town of Stavely" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 590. Retrieved October 16, 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. "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town)" (PDF) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  5. Town of Stavely. "Town of Stavely". Retrieved 2010-03-18.
  6. Butte Stands Guard : Stavely and District. Stavely, Alberta: Stavely Historical Book Society. 1976. p. 15. ISBN 0-919213-14-6.
  7. "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.
  8. Town of Stavely. "Unique Attractions". Retrieved 2010-03-18.
  9. Town of Stavely. "School". Archived from the original on August 16, 2007. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
  10. Town of Stavely. "Facilities". Retrieved 2010-03-18.
  11. Town of Stavely. "Service Groups". Retrieved 2010-03-18.
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