Hines Creek
| Hines Creek | |
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| Village | |
| Village of Hines Creek | |
| Motto: End of Steel | |
 Hines Creek
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| Coordinates: 56°14′46″N 118°35′38″W / 56.24611°N 118.59389°WCoordinates: 56°14′46″N 118°35′38″W / 56.24611°N 118.59389°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census Division | No. 17 |
| Municipal district | Clear Hills County |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Hazel Reintjes |
| • Governing body | Hines Creek Village Council |
| Area (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 4.37 km2 (1.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 655 m (2,149 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 380 |
| • Density | 86.9/km2 (225/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Highways | 64 |
| Waterways | George Lake |
| Website | Official website |
HInes Creek is a village in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located 67 km west of Grimshaw and 28 km north of Fairview, along Highway 64.
Demographics[edit]
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Hines Creek had a population of 380 living in 147 of its 157 total dwellings, an -11.6% change from its 2006 population of 430. With a land area of 4.37 km2 (1.69 sq mi), it had a population density of 87.0/km2 (225.2/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
The population of the Village of Hines Creek according to its 2010 municipal census is 396.[3]
In 2006, Hines Creek had a population of 430 living in 176 dwellings, a 1.6% decrease from 2001. The village has a land area of 4.37 km2 (1.69 sq mi) and a population density of 98.4 inhabitants per square kilometer.[4]
Education[edit]
Hines Creek Composite School is the only school in Hines Creek and features Grade K-12. It is administered by the Peace River School Division.
Post secondary education is available in the neighbouring town of Fairview at Grande Prairie Regional Fairview Campus.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
- ^ "2010 Official Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2010-09-15. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
- ^ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Hines Creek - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-08.
