Carvel, Alberta
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| Carvel | |
|---|---|
| Hamlet | |
 Carvel
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| Coordinates: 53°31′51″N 114°12′36″W / 53.53083°N 114.21000°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census Division | No. 11 |
| Municipal district | Parkland County |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rodney Shaigec |
| • Governing body |
Parkland County Council
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| Population (2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 19 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC−7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC−6) |
| Postal code span | T0E |
| Area code(s) | 780 |
| Website | Parkland County |
Carvel is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within Parkland County.[2] It is located on Highway 770, approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi) west of Edmonton.
Carvel's largest building is the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church and adjoining community hall.
In August 2008, a memorial to the founding pioneer families of Carvel was placed at the entrance to the church's graveyard.
Carvel is home to the CWHK Weather Radar Station, which functions as central Alberta's main weather radar station with an average range of about 240 km (150 mi).[3] Coordinates: 53°31′51″N 114°12′36″W / 53.53083°N 114.21000°W
Demographics[edit]
The population of Carvel according to Parkland County's 2009 municipal census is 19.[1]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Parkland County (June 29, 2009). "2009 Municipal Census". Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs (2010-04-01). "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-07-03.
- ^ Weather Radar - Carvel
