List of communities in Alberta
Rural and specialized municipalities, cities, towns, and select hamlets in Alberta
Distribution of Alberta's 6 specialized municipalities (red) and 74 rural municipalities, which include municipal districts that are often branded as counties (orange), improvement districts (dark green) and special areas (light green) (2020)
The province of Alberta , Canada, is divided into ten types of local governments – urban municipalities (including cities , towns , villages and summer villages ), specialized municipalities , rural municipalities (including municipal districts (often named as counties), improvement districts , and special areas ), Métis settlements , and Indian reserves . All types of municipalities are governed by local residents and were incorporated under various provincial acts, with the exception of improvement districts (governed by either the provincial or federal government), and Alberta's Indian reserves (governed by local band governments under federal jurisdiction).
Alberta also has numerous unincorporated communities (including urban service areas , hamlets and a townsite ) that are not independent municipalities in their own right. However, they are all recognized as sub-municipal entities by Ministry of Municipal Affairs under the jurisdiction of specialized municipalities or rural municipalities, with the exception of the lone townsite (its jurisdiction is shared with an Indian reserve that surrounds it).
With the exception of Métis settlements, Statistics Canada recognizes all of Alberta's municipalities as census subdivisions and groups them into 19 census divisions based on geography. Within census divisions, Statistics Canada groups some of Alberta's municipalities/census subdivisions into two census metropolitan areas (CMAs) or 12 census agglomerations (CAs) for enumeration purposes. All CMAs include large urban centres and surrounding census subdivisions. All CAs also include large urban centres and in some cases their surrounding census subdivisions.
With the exception of Indian reserves, the administration of municipalities in Alberta is regulated by the Municipal Government Act,[ 1] the Special Areas Act[ 2] and the Metis Settlements Act.[ 3]
As of 2019, the combined unofficial population of all of Alberta's municipalities was 4,271,759.[ 4]
Municipalities
Urban municipalities
Cities
According to Section 82 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), an area may incorporate as a city if:
it has a population of 10,000 people or more; and
the majority of its buildings are on parcels of land smaller than 1,850 m2 (19,900 sq ft).[ 1]
Essentially, cities are formed from urban communities with populations of at least 10,000 people.[ 5]
Alberta currently has a total of 19 cities with a combined population totalling 2,959,559 as of 2019.[ 4]
Name
Region
Incorporation date (city)[ 6]
Council size[ 6]
2021 Census of Population [ 7]
Population (2021)
Population (2016)
Change (%)
Land area (km2 )
Population density (per km2 )
Airdrie
Calgary Metro
Jan 1, 1985
7
74,100
61,581
+20.3%
84.39
878.1
Beaumont [ AB 1]
Edmonton Metro
Jan 1, 2019
7
20,888
17,457
+19.7%
24.70
845.7
Brooks [ AB 2]
Southern
Sep 1, 2005
7
14,924
14,451
+3.3%
18.21
819.5
Calgary [ AB 3]
Calgary Metro
Jan 1, 1894
15
1,306,784
1,239,220
+5.5%
820.62
1,592.4
Camrose
Central
Jan 1, 1955
9
18,772
18,742
+0.2%
41.67
450.5
Chestermere [ AB 4]
Calgary Metro
Jan 1, 2015
7
22,163
19,887
+11.4%
32.83
675.1
Cold Lake
North
Oct 1, 2000
7
15,661
14,976
+4.6%
66.61
235.1
Edmonton [ AB 5]
Edmonton Metro
Oct 8, 1904
13
1,010,899
933,088
+8.3%
765.61
1,320.4
Fort Saskatchewan
Edmonton Metro
Jul 1, 1985
7
27,088
24,169
+12.1%
56.50
479.4
Grande Prairie
Northern
Jan 1, 1958
9
64,141
63,166
+1.5%
132.71
483.3
Lacombe
Central
Sep 5, 2010
7
13,396
13,057
+2.6%
20.59
650.6
Leduc
Edmonton Metro
Sep 1, 1983
7
34,094
29,993
+13.7%
42.25
807.0
Lethbridge
Southern
May 9, 1906
9
98,406
92,729
+6.1%
121.12
812.5
Lloydminster (part)[ AB 6]
Central
Jan 1, 1958
7
19,739
19,645
+0.5%
23.98
823.1
Medicine Hat
Southern
May 9, 1906
9
63,271
63,260
0.0%
111.97
565.1
Red Deer
Central
Mar 25, 1913
9
100,844
100,418
+0.4%
104.34
966.5
Spruce Grove
Edmonton Metro
Mar 1, 1986
7
37,645
34,108
+10.4%
37.52
1,003.3
St. Albert
Edmonton Metro
Jan 1, 1977
7
68,232
65,589
+4.0%
47.84
1,426.3
Wetaskiwin [ AB 7]
Central
May 9, 1906
7
12,594
12,655
−0.5%
18.75
671.7
Total cities
—
—
157
3,023,641
2,838,191
+6.5%
2,572.21
1,175.5
Towns
According to Section 81 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), an area may incorporate as a town if:
it has a population of 1,000 people or more; and
the majority of its buildings are on parcels of land smaller than 1,850 m2 (19,900 sq ft).[ 1]
Essentially, towns are formed from urban communities with populations of at least 1,000 people. When a town's population exceeds 10,000 people, its council may apply to change its status to that of a city , but the change in incorporated status is not mandatory.[ 5]
Communities with shrinking populations are allowed to retain town status even if the number of residents falls below the 1,000 limit. Some of Alberta's towns have never reached a population of 1,000 people, but were incorporated as towns before the current requirement to have a population of 1,000 or more.
Alberta currently has a total of 107 towns, with a combined population totalling 466,470 as of 2019.[ 4]
Name
Specialized /rural municipality[ 8]
Incorporation date (town)[ 9]
Municipal census population(year) [ 10]
Population (2016)[ 11]
Population (2011)[ 11]
Change (%)[ 11]
Land area (km2 )[ 11]
Population density (per km2 )[ 11]
Athabasca [ N 1]
Athabasca County
Sep 19, 1911
2,965
2,990
−0.8%
17.65
168.0
Banff
Improvement District No. 9 (Banff)
Jan 1, 1990
8,875 (2017 )
7,851
7,584
+3.5%
4.77
1,645.9
Barrhead
Barrhead No. 11, County of
Nov 26, 1946
4,579
4,432
+3.3%
8.17
560.5
Bashaw
Camrose County
May 1, 1964
830
873
−4.9%
2.99
277.6
Bassano
Newell, County of
Jan 16, 1911
1,206
1,282
−5.9%
5.22
231.0
Beaverlodge
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
Jan 24, 1956
2,465
2,365
+4.2%
5.73
430.2
Bentley
Lacombe County
Jan 1, 2001
1,078
1,073
+0.5%
2.24
481.3
Blackfalds
Lacombe County
Apr 1, 1980
10,125 (2018 )
9,328
6,300
+48.1%
16.44
567.4
Bon Accord
Sturgeon County
Nov 20, 1979
1,529
1,488
+2.8%
2.13
717.8
Bonnyville
Bonnyville No. 87, M.D. of
Feb 3, 1948
6,422 (2017 )
5,975[ 12]
6,216
−3.9%
14.18
421.4
Bow Island
Forty Mile No. 8, County of
Feb 1, 1912
2,043 (2017 )
1,983
2,025
−2.1%
5.81
341.3
Bowden
Red Deer County
Sep 1, 1981
1,240
1,241
−0.1%
2.8
442.9
Bruderheim
Lamont County
Sep 17, 1980
1,395 (2018 )
1,308
1,155
+13.2%
7.12
183.7
Calmar
Leduc County
Jan 19, 1954
2,228
1,970
+13.1%
4.68
476.1
Canmore
Bighorn No. 8, M.D. of Kananaskis Improvement District [ 13]
Jun 1, 1966
13,992
12,288
+13.9%
69.43
201.5
Cardston
Cardston County
Jul 2, 1901
3,909 (2018 )
3,585
3,580
+0.1%
8.59
417.3
Carstairs
Mountain View County
Sep 1, 1966
4,077
3,442
+18.4%
11.92
342.0
Castor
Paintearth No. 18, County of
Jun 27, 1910
929
932
−0.3%
2.63
353.2
Claresholm
Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of
Aug 31, 1905
3,780
3,758
+0.6%
8.11
466.1
Coaldale
Lethbridge County
Jan 7, 1952
8,691 (2019 ) [ 14]
8,215
7,493
+9.6%
7.99
1,028.2
Coalhurst
Lethbridge County
Jun 1, 1995
2,784 (2019 ) [ 15]
2,668
1,978
+34.9%
3.11
857.9
Cochrane
Rocky View County
Feb 15, 1971
29,277 (2019 ) [ 16]
25,853
17,580
+47.1%
29.83
866.7
Coronation
Paintearth No. 18, County of
Apr 29, 1912
940
947
−0.7%
3.62
259.7
Crossfield
Rocky View County
Aug 1, 1980
3,308 (2018 )
2,983
2,853
+4.6%
11.96
249.4
Daysland
Flagstaff County
Apr 2, 1907
824
807
+2.1%
1.75
470.9
Devon
Leduc County
Feb 24, 1950
6,578
6,515
+1.0%
14.3
460.0
Diamond Valley
Foothills County
Jan 1, 2023 [ 17]
5,259
4,540
+15.8%
9.63
546.1
Didsbury
Mountain View County
Sep 27, 1906
5,268
4,957
+6.3%
16.37
321.8
Drayton Valley
Brazeau County
Feb 1, 1957
7,235
7,118
+1.6%
30.72
235.5
Drumheller [ N 2]
Kneehill County Special Area No. 2 Starland County Wheatland County [ 18]
Mar 2, 1916 January 1, 1998
7,982
8,029
−0.6%
108.03
73.9
Eckville
Lacombe County
Jul 1, 1966
1,163 (2018 )
1,125
1,125
0.0%
1.6
703.1
Edson
Yellowhead County
Sep 21, 1911
8,414
8,475
−0.7%
29.72
283.1
Elk Point
St. Paul No. 19, County of
Jan 1, 1962
1,452
1,412
+2.8%
4.91
295.7
Fairview
Fairview No. 136, M.D. of
Apr 25, 1949
2,998
3,162
−5.2%
11.36
263.9
Falher
Smoky River No. 130, M.D. of
Jan 1, 1955
1,047
1,075
−2.6%
2.78
376.6
Fort Macleod [ N 3]
Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of
Mar 29, 1912
2,967
3,117
−4.8%
23.41
126.7
Fox Creek
Greenview No. 16, M.D. of
Sep 1, 1983
1,971
1,969
+0.1%
12.36
159.5
Gibbons
Sturgeon County
Apr 1, 1977
3,159
3,030
+4.3%
7.5
421.2
Grimshaw
Peace No. 135, M.D. of
Feb 2, 1953
2,718
2,515
+8.1%
7.09
383.4
Hanna
Special Area No. 2
Apr 14, 1914
2,559
2,673
−4.3%
8.81
290.5
Hardisty
Flagstaff County
Nov 9, 1910
554
639
−13.3%
5.13
108.0
High Level
Mackenzie County
Sep 1, 1983
3,992 (2017 )
3,159
3,641
−13.2%
29.2
108.2
High Prairie
Big Lakes County
Jan 10, 1950
2,564
2,600
−1.4%
7.22
355.1
High River
Foothills No. 31, M.D. of
Feb 12, 1906
13,584
12,930
+5.1%
21.39
635.1
Hinton
Yellowhead County
Dec 29, 1958
9,882
9,640
+2.5%
33.52
294.8
Innisfail
Red Deer County
Nov 20, 1903
7,847
7,876
−0.4%
19.4
404.5
Irricana
Rocky View County
Jun 9, 2005
1,216
1,162
+4.6%
3.23
376.5
Killam
Flagstaff County
May 1, 1965
989
981
+0.8%
6.75
146.5
Lamont
Lamont County
May 31, 1968
1,774
1,753
+1.2%
9.2
192.8
Legal
Sturgeon County
Jan 1, 1998
1,345
1,225
+9.8%
3.18
423.0
Magrath
Cardston County
Jul 24, 1907
2,435 (2017 )
2,374
2,217
+7.1%
5.99
396.3
Manning
Northern Lights, County of
Jan 1, 1957
1,183
1,164
+1.6%
4.05
292.1
Mayerthorpe
Lac Ste. Anne County
Mar 20, 1961
1,320
1,398
−5.6%
4.37
302.1
McLennan
Smoky River No. 130, M.D. of
Feb 11, 1948
791 (2017 )
701
809
−13.3%
3.71
188.9
Milk River
Warner No. 5, County of
Feb 7, 1956
827
811
+2.0%
2.33
354.9
Millet
Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
Sep 1, 1983
1,945
2,092
−7.0%
3.72
522.8
Morinville
Sturgeon County
Apr 21, 1911
9,893 (2016 )
9,848
8,569
+14.9%
11.15
883.2
Mundare
Lamont County
Jan 4, 1951
852
855
−0.4%
4.21
202.4
Nanton
Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of
Aug 9, 1907
2,181[ 12]
2,132
+2.3%
4.87
447.8
Nobleford
Lethbridge County
Feb 28, 2018
1,278
1,000
+27.8%
1.59
803.8
Okotoks
Foothills No. 31, M.D. of
Jun 1, 1904
29,002 (2018 )
28,881
24,511
+17.8%
19.63
1,471.3
Olds
Mountain View County
Jul 1, 1905
9,184
8,235
+11.5%
14.93
615.1
Onoway
Lac Ste. Anne County
Sep 1, 2005
1,029
1,039
−1.0%
3.32
309.9
Oyen
Special Area No. 3
Sep 1, 1965
1,022 (2017 )
1,001
973
+2.9%
5.28
189.6
Peace River [ N 4]
Northern Lights, County of Northern Sunrise County Peace No. 135, M.D. of [ 19]
Dec 1, 1919
6,842
6,729
+1.7%
26.26
260.5
Penhold
Red Deer County
Sep 1, 1980
3,277
2,375
+38.0%
5.29
619.5
Picture Butte
Lethbridge County
Jan 1, 1960
1,810
1,650
+9.7%
2.85
635.1
Pincher Creek
Pincher Creek No. 9, M.D. of
May 12, 1906
3,642
3,685
−1.2%
10.09
361.0
Ponoka
Ponoka County
Oct 15, 1904
7,229
6,778
+6.7%
17.33
417.1
Provost
Provost No. 52, M.D. of
Dec 29, 1952
1,998
2,041
−2.1%
4.72
423.3
Rainbow Lake
Mackenzie County
Sep 1, 1995
795
870
−8.6%
10.76
73.9
Raymond
Warner No. 5, County of
Jul 1, 1903
4,252 (2018 )
3,708
3,743
−0.9%
6.66
556.8
Redcliff
Cypress County
Aug 5, 1912
5,600
5,588
+0.2%
16.25
344.6
Redwater
Sturgeon County
Dec 31, 1950
2,053
1,915
+7.2%
20.03
102.5
Rimbey
Ponoka County
Dec 13, 1948
2,567
2,378
+7.9%
11.4
225.2
Rocky Mountain House
Clearwater County
Aug 31, 1939
6,635
6,933
−4.3%
12.71
522.0
Sedgewick
Flagstaff County
May 1, 1966
811
857
−5.4%
2.72
298.2
Sexsmith
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
Oct 15, 1979
2,620
2,418
+8.4%
13.24
197.9
Slave Lake
Lesser Slave River No. 124, M.D. of
Aug 2, 1965
6,651
6,782
−1.9%
14.44
460.6
Smoky Lake
Smoky Lake County
Feb 1, 1962
964
1,022
−5.7%
4.26
226.3
Spirit River
Spirit River No. 133, M.D. of
Sep 18, 1951
995
1,025
−2.9%
3.14
316.9
St. Paul [ N 5]
St. Paul No. 19, County of
Dec 15, 1936
5,963 (2017 )
5,827
5,405
+7.8%
8.64
674.4
Stavely
Willow Creek No. 26, M.D. of
May 25, 1912
541
505
+7.1%
1.83
295.6
Stettler
Stettler No. 6, County of
Nov 23, 1906
5,952
5,748
+3.5%
13.14
453.0
Stony Plain
Parkland County
Dec 10, 1908
17,842 (2019 ) [ 20]
17,189
15,051
+14.2%
35.72
481.2
Strathmore
Wheatland County
Jul 6, 1911
13,528 (2018 )
13,756
12,305
+11.8%
27.4
502.0
Sundre
Mountain View County
Jan 1, 1956
2,729
2,610
+4.6%
11.11
245.6
Swan Hills
Big Lakes County
Jan 1, 1967
1,301
1,465
−11.2%
26.12
49.8
Sylvan Lake
Red Deer County
May 20, 1946
14,816
12,362
+19.9%
23.36
634.2
Taber
Taber, M.D. of
Jul 1, 1907
8,428
8,104
+4.0%
15.67
537.8
Thorsby
Leduc County
Jan 1, 2017 [ 21]
1,015 (2017 )
985
951
+3.6%
3.85
255.8
Three Hills
Kneehill County
Jan 1, 1929
3,212
3,198
+0.4%
6.75
475.9
Tofield
Beaver County
Sep 10, 1909
2,081
2,182
−4.6%
8.21
253.5
Trochu
Kneehill County
Aug 1, 1962
1,058
1,072
−1.3%
2.78
380.6
Two Hills
Two Hills No. 21, County of
Jan 1, 1955
1,443 (2017 )
1,352
1,379
−2.0%
3.38
400.0
Valleyview
Greenview No. 16, M.D. of
Feb 5, 1957
1,863
1,761
+5.8%
9.32
199.9
Vauxhall
Taber, M.D. of
Jan 1, 1961
1,222
1,288
−5.1%
2.72
449.3
Vegreville
Minburn No. 27, County of
Aug 15, 1906
5,708
5,717
−0.2%
14.08
405.4
Vermilion
Vermilion River, County of
Aug 27, 1906
4,150 (2017 )
4,084
3,930
+3.9%
12.93
315.9
Viking
Beaver County
Nov 10, 1952
1,083
1,041
+4.0%
3.7
292.7
Vulcan
Vulcan County
Jun 15, 1921
1,917
1,836
+4.4%
6.34
302.4
Wainwright
Wainwright No. 61, M.D. of
Jul 14, 1910
6,270
5,925
+5.8%
9.1
689.0
Wembley
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
Aug 1, 1980
1,516
1,383
+9.6%
4.75
319.2
Westlock
Westlock County
Jan 7, 1947
5,101
4,823
+5.8%
13.37
381.5
Whitecourt
Woodlands County
Dec 20, 1971
10,204
9,605
+6.2%
26.44
385.9
Total towns
—
—
—
454,181
420,498
+8.0%
1,248.01
363.9
Villages
According to Section 80 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), an area may incorporate as a village if:
it has a population of 300 people or more; and
the majority of its buildings are on parcels of land smaller than 1,850 m2 (19,900 sq ft).[ 1]
Essentially, villages are formed from urban communities with populations of at least 300 people. When a village's population exceeds 1,000 people, its council may apply to change its status to that of a town , but the change in incorporated status is not mandatory.
Communities with shrinking populations are allowed to retain village status even if the number of residents falls below the 300 limit. Some of Alberta's villages have never reached a population of 300 people, but were incorporated as villages before there was a requirement to have a population of 300 or more.
Alberta currently has a total of 81 villages, with a combined population totalling 34,600 as of 2021.[ 22]
Name
Rural municipality [ 8]
Incorporation date (village)[ 9]
Population (2016)[ 23]
Population (2011)[ 23]
Change (%)[ 23]
Land area (km²)[ 23]
Population density (per km²)[ 23]
Acme
Kneehill County
July 7, 1910
653
653
0.0%
2.48
263.3/km2
Alberta Beach
Lac Ste. Anne County
January 1, 1999
1,018
865
+17.7%
2.01
506.5/km2
Alix
Lacombe County
June 3, 1907
734
830
−11.6%
3.13
234.5/km2
Alliance
Flagstaff County
August 26, 1918
154
174
−11.5%
0.51
302.0/km2
Amisk
Provost No. 52, MD of
January 1, 1956
204
207
−1.4%
0.76
268.4/km2
Andrew
Lamont County
June 24, 1930
425
379
+12.1%
1.17
363.2/km2
Arrowwood
Vulcan County
May 13, 1926
207
188
+10.1%
0.75
276.0/km2
Barnwell
Taber, MD of
January 1, 1980
947
771
+22.8%
1.51
627.2/km2
Barons
Lethbridge County
May 6, 1910
341
315
+8.3%
0.81
421.0/km2
Bawlf
Camrose County
October 12, 1906
422
403
+4.7%
0.89
474.2/km2
Beiseker
Rocky View County
February 23, 1921
819
785
+4.3%
2.85
287.4/km2
Berwyn
Peace No. 135, MD of
November 28, 1936
538
526
+2.3%
1.58
340.5/km2
Big Valley
Stettler No. 6, County of
March 9, 1942
346
364
−4.9%
1.86
186.0/km2
Bittern Lake [ a]
Camrose County
November 2, 1904
220
224
−1.8%
6.57
33.5/km2
Boyle
Athabasca County
December 31, 1953
845
916
−7.8%
7.13
118.5/km2
Breton
Brazeau County
January 1, 1957
574
496
+15.7%
1.72
333.7/km2
Carbon
Kneehill County
November 18, 1912
454
592
−23.3%
1.99
228.1/km2
Carmangay
Vulcan County
March 4, 1936
242
367
−34.1%
1.86
130.1/km2
Caroline
Clearwater County
December 31, 1951
512
501
+2.2%
2.04
251.0/km2
Champion
Vulcan County
May 27, 1911
317
378
−16.1%
0.89
356.2/km2
Chauvin
Wainwright No. 61, MD of
December 30, 1912
335
334
+0.3%
2.24
149.6/km2
Chipman
Lamont County
October 21, 1913
274
284
−3.5%
9.61
28.5/km2
Clive
Lacombe County
January 9, 1912
715
675
+5.9%
2.17
329.5/km2
Clyde
Westlock County
January 28, 1914
430
503
−14.5%
1.31
328.2/km2
Consort
Special Area No. 4
September 23, 1912
729
689
+5.8%
3.05
239.0/km2
Coutts
Warner No. 5, County of
January 1, 1960
245
277
−11.6%
1.24
197.6/km2
Cowley
Pincher Creek No. 9, MD of
August 16, 1906
209
236
−11.4%
1.37
152.6/km2
Cremona
Mountain View County
January 1, 1955
444
457
−2.8%
1.94
228.9/km2
Czar
Provost No. 52, MD of
November 12, 1917
202
167
+21.0%
1.12
180.4/km2
Delburne
Red Deer County
January 17, 1913
892
830
+7.5%
3.98
224.1/km2
Delia [ b]
Starland County
July 20, 1914
216
186
+16.1%
1.33
162.4/km2
Donalda
Stettler No. 6, County of
December 30, 1912
219
259
−15.4%
0.99
221.2/km2
Donnelly
Smoky River No. 130, MD of
January 1, 1956
342
305
+12.1%
1.31
261.1/km2
Duchess
Newell, County of
May 12, 1921
1,085
992
+9.4%
1.96
553.6/km2
Edberg
Camrose County
February 4, 1930
151
168
−10.1%
0.35
431.4/km2
Edgerton
Wainwright No. 61, MD of
September 11, 1917
384
317
+21.1%
2.04
188.2/km2
Elnora
Red Deer County
July 22, 1929
298
313
−4.8%
1.47
202.7/km2
Empress
Special Area No. 2
February 5, 1914
135
188
−28.2%
1.58
85.4/km2
Foremost
Forty Mile No. 8, County of
December 31, 1950
541
526
+2.9%
2.16
250.5/km2
Forestburg
Flagstaff County
August 21, 1919
875
831
+5.3%
2.73
320.5/km2
Girouxville
Smoky River No. 130, MD of
December 31, 1951
219
266
−17.7%
0.67
326.9/km2
Glendon
Bonnyville No. 87, MD of
January 1, 1956
493
486
+1.4%
1.99
247.7/km2
Glenwood
Cardston County
January 1, 1961
316
287
+10.1%
1.37
230.7/km2
Halkirk
Paintearth No. 18, County of
February 10, 1912
112
121
−7.4%
0.61
183.6/km2
Hay Lakes [ c]
Camrose County
April 17, 1928
495
425
+16.5%
0.59
839.0/km2
Heisler
Flagstaff County
January 1, 1961
160
151
+6.0%
0.64
250.0/km2
Hill Spring
Cardston County
January 1, 1961
162
186
−12.9%
0.96
168.8/km2
Hines Creek
Clear Hills County
December 31, 1951
346
380
−8.9%
5.33
64.9/km2
Holden
Beaver County
April 14, 1909
350
381
−8.1%
1.74
201.1/km2
Hughenden
Provost No. 52, MD of
December 27, 1917
243
230
+5.7%
0.78
311.5/km2
Hussar
Wheatland County
April 20, 1928
190
176
+8.0%
0.75
253.3/km2
Innisfree
Minburn No. 27, County of
March 11, 1911
193
220
−12.3%
1.01
191.1/km2
Irma
Wainwright No. 61, MD of
May 30, 1912
521
457
+14.0%
1.34
388.8/km2
Kitscoty
Vermilion River, County of
March 22, 1911
925
846
+9.3%
1.51
612.6/km2
Linden
Kneehill County
January 1, 1964
828
725
+14.2%
2.58
320.9/km2
Lomond
Vulcan County
February 16, 1916
166
173
−4.0%
1.21
137.2/km2
Longview
Foothills County
January 1, 1964
307
307
0.0%
1.1
279.1/km2
Lougheed
Flagstaff County
November 7, 1911
256
233
+9.9%
2.1
121.9/km2
Mannville
Minburn No. 27, County of
December 29, 1906
828
803
+3.1%
1.64
504.9/km2
Marwayne
Vermilion River, County of
December 31, 1952
564
612
−7.8%
1.6
352.5/km2
Milo
Vulcan County
May 7, 1931
91
122
−25.4%
0.98
92.9/km2
Morrin
Starland County
April 16, 1920
240
245
−2.0%
0.67
358.2/km2
Munson
Starland County
May 5, 1911
192
204
−5.9%
2.53
75.9/km2
Myrnam
Two Hills No. 21, County of
August 22, 1930
339
370
−8.4%
2.79
121.5/km2
Nampa
Northern Sunrise County
January 1, 1958
364
362
+0.6%
1.71
212.9/km2
Paradise Valley
Vermilion River, County of
January 1, 1964
179
174
+2.9%
0.63
284.1/km2
Rockyford
Wheatland County
March 28, 1919
316
325
−2.8%
1.08
292.6/km2
Rosalind
Camrose County
January 1, 1966
188
190
−1.1%
0.62
303.2/km2
Rosemary
Newell, County of
December 31, 1951
396
342
+15.8%
0.59
671.2/km2
Rycroft
Spirit River No. 133, MD of
March 15, 1944
612
628
−2.5%
1.92
318.8/km2
Ryley [ d]
Beaver County
April 2, 1910
483
497
−2.8%
2.61
185.1/km2
Spring Lake [ e]
Parkland County
January 1, 1999
699
533
+31.1%
2.33
300.0/km2
Standard
Wheatland County
April 29, 1922
353
379
−6.9%
2.35
150.2/km2
Stirling
Warner No. 5, County of
September 3, 1901
978
1,090
−10.3%
2.71
360.9/km2
Veteran
Special Area No. 4
June 30, 1914
207
249
−16.9%
0.84
246.4/km2
Vilna
Smoky Lake County
June 23, 1923
290
249
+16.5%
0.96
302.1/km2
Warburg
Leduc County
December 31, 1953
766
789
−2.9%
2.68
285.8/km2
Warner
Warner No. 5, County of
November 12, 1908
373
331
+12.7%
1.16
321.6/km2
Waskatenau
Smoky Lake County
May 19, 1932
186
255
−27.1%
0.6
310.0/km2
Youngstown
Special Area No. 3
December 31, 1936
154
178
−13.5%
1.11
138.7/km2
Total villages
—
—
33,773
33,448
+1.0%
146.85
230.0/km2
Summer villages
According to former Section 79 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), a summer village is an area that:
has at least 60 parcels of land developed with dwelling buildings; and
has a population of less than 300 persons where the majority of the persons who would be electors do not permanently reside in that area.
As a result of Section 79 being repealed,[ 1] summer villages can no longer be formed in Alberta.[ 5]
Essentially, summer villages were once formed from urban communities with populations of less than 300 people and significant non-permanent populations. When a summer village's population exceeds 300 people, its council may apply to change its status to that of a village, but the change in incorporated status is not mandatory.
Alberta currently has a total of 51 summer villages, with a combined population totalling 5,200 as of 2019.[ 4]
Summer villages of Alberta
Name
Rural municipality [ 8]
Incorporation date (summer village)[ 29]
Population (2016)[ 30]
Population (2011)[ 30]
Change (%)[ 30]
Land area (km²)[ 30]
Population density (per km²)[ 30]
Argentia Beach
Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
January 1, 1967
27
15
+80.0%
0.73
37.0/km2
Betula Beach
Parkland County
January 1, 1960
16
10
+60.0%
0.25
64.0/km2
Birch Cove
Lac Ste. Anne County
December 31, 1988
45
45
0.0%
0.3
150.0/km2
Birchcliff
Lacombe County
January 1, 1972
117
112
+4.5%
1.03
113.6/km2
Bondiss
Athabasca County
January 1, 1983
110
106
+3.8%
1.23
89.4/km2
Bonnyville Beach
Bonnyville No. 87, M.D. of
January 1, 1958
84
95
−11.6%
0.17
494.1/km2
Burnstick Lake
Clearwater County
December 31, 1991
15[ 31]
16
−6.2%
0.18
83.3/km2
Castle Island
Lac Ste. Anne County
January 1, 1955
10
19
−47.4%
0.05
200.0/km2
Crystal Springs
Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
January 1, 1957
51
90
−43.3%
0.57
89.5/km2
Ghost Lake
Bighorn No. 8, M.D. of
December 31, 1953
82
81
+1.2%
0.67
122.4/km2
Golden Days
Leduc County
January 1, 1965
160
141
+13.5%
2.28
70.2/km2
Grandview
Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
January 1, 1967
114
108
+5.6%
0.79
144.3/km2
Gull Lake
Lacombe County
September 1, 1993
176
122
+44.3%
0.7
251.4/km2
Half Moon Bay
Lacombe County
January 1, 1978
42
38
+10.5%
0.11
381.8/km2
Horseshoe Bay
St. Paul No. 19, County of
January 1, 1985
49[ f]
37
+32.4%
1.14
43.0/km2
Island Lake
Athabasca County
January 1, 1958
228
243
−6.2%
1.85
123.2/km2
Island Lake South
Athabasca County
January 1, 1983
61
72
−15.3%
0.67
91.0/km2
Itaska Beach
Leduc County
June 30, 1953
23
20
+15.0%
0.29
79.3/km2
Jarvis Bay
Red Deer County
January 1, 1986
213
203
+4.9%
0.53
401.9/km2
Kapasiwin
Parkland County
September 1, 1993
10
10
0.0%
0.3
33.3/km2
Lakeview
Parkland County
October 25, 1913
30
26
+15.4%
0.35
85.7/km2
Larkspur
Westlock County
January 1, 1985
44
38
+15.8%
0.26
169.2/km2
Ma-Me-O Beach
Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
December 31, 1948
110
113
−2.7%
0.52
211.5/km2
Mewatha Beach
Athabasca County
January 1, 1978
90
79
+13.9%
0.8
112.5/km2
Nakamun Park
Lac Ste. Anne County
January 1, 1966
96
36
+166.7%
0.45
213.3/km2
Norglenwold
Red Deer County
January 1, 1965
273
232
+17.7%
0.62
440.3/km2
Norris Beach
Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
December 31, 1988
38
46
−17.4%
0.2
190.0/km2
Parkland Beach
Ponoka County
January 1, 1984
153
124
+23.4%
0.95
161.1/km2
Pelican Narrows
Bonnyville No. 87, M.D. of
July 1, 1979
151
162
−6.8%
0.72
209.7/km2
Point Alison
Parkland County
December 31, 1950
10
15
−33.3%
0.16
62.5/km2
Poplar Bay
Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
January 1, 1967
103
80
+28.8%
0.67
153.7/km2
Rochon Sands
Stettler No. 6, County of
May 17, 1929
86
65
+32.3%
2.16
39.8/km2
Ross Haven
Lac Ste. Anne County
January 1, 1962
160
137
+16.8%
0.71
225.4/km2
Sandy Beach
Lac Ste. Anne County
January 1, 1956
278
223
+24.7%
2.4
115.8/km2
Seba Beach
Parkland County
August 20, 1920
169
143
+18.2%
0.86
196.5/km2
Silver Beach
Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
December 31, 1953
65
52
+25.0%
0.64
101.6/km2
Silver Sands
Lac Ste. Anne County
January 1, 1969
160
85
+88.2%
2.41
66.4/km2
South Baptiste
Athabasca County
January 1, 1983
66
52
+26.9%
0.93
71.0/km2
South View
Lac Ste. Anne County
January 1, 1970
67
35
+91.4%
0.41
163.4/km2
Sunbreaker Cove
Lacombe County
December 31, 1990
81
69
+17.4%
0.5
162.0/km2
Sundance Beach
Leduc County
January 1, 1970
73
82
−11.0%
0.44
165.9/km2
Sunrise Beach
Lac Ste. Anne County
December 31, 1988
135
149
−9.4%
1.66
81.3/km2
Sunset Beach
Athabasca County
May 1, 1977
49
44
+11.4%
0.74
66.2/km2
Sunset Point
Lac Ste. Anne County
January 1, 1959
169
221
−23.5%
1.15
147.0/km2
Val Quentin
Lac Ste. Anne County
January 1, 1966
252
157
+60.5%
0.31
812.9/km2
Waiparous
Bighorn No. 8, M.D. of
January 1, 1986
49
42
+16.7%
0.41
119.5/km2
West Baptiste
Athabasca County
January 1, 1983
38
52
−26.9%
0.65
58.5/km2
West Cove
Lac Ste. Anne County
January 1, 1963
149
121
+23.1%
1.33
112.0/km2
Whispering Hills
Athabasca County
January 1, 1983
142
108
+31.5%
1.68
84.5/km2
White Sands
Stettler No. 6, County of
January 1, 1980
120
91
+31.9%
1.58
75.9/km2
Yellowstone
Lac Ste. Anne County
January 1, 1965
137
124
+10.5%
0.28
489.3/km2
Total summer villages
—
—
5,176
4,586
+12.9%
40.79
126.9/km2
Specialized municipalities
According to Section 83 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), a municipality may incorporate as a specialized municipality under one of the following three scenarios:
where the Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs (AMA) is satisfied that the other incorporated statuses under the MGA do not meet the needs of the municipality's residents;
to form a local government that, in the opinion of the Minister of AMA, will provide for the orderly development of the municipality in a similar fashion to the other incorporated statuses within the MGA; or
for any other circumstances that are deemed appropriate by the Minister of AMA.[ 1]
Essentially, specialized municipalities are municipalities that are unconventional in nature compared to other municipalities in Alberta, and they are incorporated under the authority of the existing MGA instead of relying on the creation of their own separate acts (i.e., the Special Areas Act[ 2] allowed the incorporation of Alberta's three special areas and the Metis Settlements Act[ 3] allowed the incorporation of Alberta's eight Métis settlements).[ 5]
Alberta's six specialized municipalities have a combined population totalling 242,395 as of 2019.[ 4]
Rural municipalities
Municipal districts
According to Section 78 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), a municipal district is an area in which:
the majority of the buildings used as dwellings are on parcels of land with an area of at least 1,850 m2 (19,900 sq ft); and
there is a population of 1,000 or more.[ 1]
Essentially, municipal districts are large rural areas in which their citizens reside on farms, country residential subdivisions or unincorporated communities (i.e., hamlets, localities and other settlements).[ 5]
In Alberta, the term county is synonymous with the term municipal district – it is not its own incorporated municipal status that is different from that of a municipal district. As such, Alberta Municipal Affairs provides municipal districts with the opportunity to brand themselves either as municipal districts or counties in their official names.
Of Alberta's 63 municipal districts, 46 of them brand themselves as counties . Over the past 30 years, Alberta has observed a trend of numerous municipal districts rebranding themselves as counties through official name changes. Some of the reasons why a municipal district would rebrand itself as a county include that the term county is: more recognizable by the general public; has a more traditional appeal; and is more marketable from an economic development perspective.
The last municipal district (MD) to rebrand itself as a county was the MD of Foothills No. 31, which was renamed as Foothills County on January 1, 2019.
Alberta's 63 municipal districts have a combined population totalling 471,852 as of 2019.[ 4]
Municipal districts of Alberta
Municipal district (MD)
Incorporation date[ 37]
Census division
Council size[ 37]
Municipal census population(year) [ 38]
Population (2016)[ 39]
Population (2011)[ 39]
Change (%)[ 39]
Land area (km2 )[ 39]
Population density (per km2 )[ 39]
Acadia MD of Acadia No. 34
December 9, 1913
4
5
493
495
−0.4
1,082.60
0.5
Athabasca County
January 1, 1947
13
9
7,869
7,662
2.7
6,124.43
1.3
Barrhead County of Barrhead No. 11
January 1, 1955
13
7
6,288
6,096
3.1
2,406.25
2.6
Beaver County
February 1, 1943
10
5
5,905
5,689
3.8
3,317.57
1.8
Big Lakes Big Lakes County
January 1, 1995
17
9
3,861 (2013 )
5,672
5,912
−4.1
13,942.43
0.4
Bighorn MD of Bighorn No. 8
January 1, 1988
15
5
1,334
1,341
−0.5
2,761.18
0.5
Birch Hills County
January 1, 1995
19
7
1,553
1,582
−1.8
2,859.60
0.5
Bonnyville MD of Bonnyville No. 87
January 1, 1955
12
7
11,836 (2014 )
13,575
11,191
21.3
6,064.73
2.2
Brazeau County
July 1, 1988
11
7
7,771
7,132
9.0
3,005.35
2.6
Camrose County
January 1, 1944
10
7
8,458
8,004
5.7
3,324.21
2.5
Cardston County
January 1, 1954
3
7
4,481
4,167
7.5
3,429.82
1.3
Clear Hills County
January 1, 1995
17
7
2,829 (2012 )
3,023
2,801
7.9
15,125.49
0.2
Clearwater County
January 1, 1985
9
7
11,947
12,278
−2.7
18,682.45
0.6
Cypress County
January 1, 1985
1
9
7,662
7,214
6.2
13,173.25
0.6
Fairview MD of Fairview No. 136
December 9, 1914
19
5
1,604
1,673
−4.1
1,387.58
1.2
Flagstaff County
January 1, 1944
7
7
3,738
3,591
4.1
4,067.58
0.9
Foothills County
January 1, 1954
6
7
22,766
21,248
7.1
3,636.8
6.3
Forty Mile County of Forty Mile No. 8
January 1, 1954
1
7
3,581
3,336
7.3
7,249.31
0.5
Grande Prairie County of Grande Prairie No. 1
December 21, 1943
19
9
22,303
19,724
13.1
5,802.21
3.8
Greenview MD of Greenview No. 16
January 1, 1994
18
8
5,583
5,299
5.4
32,984.24
0.2
Kneehill County
January 1, 1944
5
7
5,001
4,921
1.6
3,381.02
1.5
Lac Ste. Anne County
January 1, 1944
13
7
10,899
10,260
6.2
2,850.38
3.8
Lacombe County
January 1, 1944
8
7
10,343
10,307
0.3
2,765.16
3.7
Lamont County
January 1, 1944
10
5
3,899
3,872
0.7
2,385.09
1.6
Leduc County
January 1, 1944
11
7
13,780
13,494
2.1
2,601.49
5.3
Lesser Slave River MD of Lesser Slave River No. 124
January 1, 1995
17
7
2,803
2,929
−4.3
10,074.39
0.3
Lethbridge County
January 1, 1954
2
7
10,353
10,046
3.1
2,836.64
3.6
Minburn County of Minburn No. 27
January 30, 1942
10
7
3,188
3,383
−5.8
2,913.02
1.1
Mountain View County
January 1, 1944
6
7
13,074
12,359
5.8
3,782.64
3.5
Newell County of Newell
January 1, 1953
2
10
7,524
7,138
5.4
5,904.67
1.3
Northern Lights County of Northern Lights
January 1, 1995
17
7
4,200
4,117
2.0
20,755.37
0.2
Northern Sunrise County
April 1, 1994
17
6
1,933 (2013 )
1,891
1,791
5.6
21,150.97
0.1
Opportunity MD of Opportunity No. 17
August 1, 1995
17
11
2,639 (2016 )
3,181
3,074
3.5
29,142.10
0.1
Paintearth County of Paintearth No. 18
January 1, 1944
7
7
2,102
2,029
3.6
3,283.36
0.6
Parkland County
January 1, 1969
11
7
32,097
30,568
5.0
2,390.23
13.4
Peace MD of Peace No. 135
December 11, 1916
19
5
1,747
1,446
20.8
847.47
2.1
Pincher Creek MD of Pincher Creek No. 9
January 1, 1944
3
5
2,965
3,158
−6.1
3,482.05
0.9
Ponoka County
January 1, 1952
8
5
9,806
8,856
10.7
2,814.26
3.5
Provost MD of Provost No. 52
March 1, 1943
7
7
2,205
2,288
−3.6
3,628.39
0.6
Ranchland MD of Ranchland No. 66
January 1, 1995
15
3
104 (2013 )
92
79
16.5
2,638.70
0
Red Deer County
January 1, 1944
8
7
19,541
18,316
6.7
3,961.85
4.9
Rocky View County
January 1, 1955
6
9
38,055 [ 40] (2013 )
39,407
35,754
10.2
3,836.33
10.3
Saddle Hills County
January 1, 1995
19
7
2,225
2,288
−2.8
5,838.15
0.4
Smoky Lake County
March 1, 1943
12
5
4,107
3,910
5.0
3,412.92
1.2
Smoky River MD of Smoky River No. 130
January 1, 1952
19
6
2,023
2,126
−4.8
2,840.14
0.7
Spirit River MD of Spirit River No. 133
December 11, 1916
19
4
700
713
−1.8
683.60
1
St. Paul County of St. Paul No. 19
January 30, 1942
12
7
6,168 (2012 )
5,827
5,405
7.8
3,309.44
1.8
Starland County
February 1, 1943
5
5
2,071 (2013 )
2,066
2,057
0.4
2,559.95
0.8
Stettler County of Stettler No. 6
March 1, 1943
7
7
5,322
5,103
4.3
4,018.84
1.3
Sturgeon County
January 1, 1955
11
7
20,495
19,578
4.7
2,090.13
9.8
Taber MD of Taber
January 1, 1954
2
7
7,173 (2016 )
7,098
6,851
3.6
4,201.65
1.7
Thorhild County
January 1, 1955
13
5
3,254
3,417
−4.8
2,001.74
1.6
Two Hills County of Two Hills No. 21
January 1, 1944
10
5
3,322
3,160
5.1
2,637.18
1.3
Vermilion River County of Vermilion River
January 1, 1944
10
7
8,116 (2015 )
8,267
7,905
4.6
5,519.75
1.5
Vulcan County
January 1, 1951
5
7
3,839 (2012 )
3,984
3,875
2.8
5,433.43
0.7
Wainwright MD of Wainwright No. 61
January 30, 1942
7
7
4,479
4,138
8.2
4,156.56
1.1
Warner County of Warner No. 5
January 1, 1954
2
7
3,847
3,841
0.2
4,531.55
0.8
Westlock County
February 1, 1943
13
7
7,220
7,644
−5.5
3,171.83
2.3
Wetaskiwin County of Wetaskiwin No. 10
February 1, 1943
11
7
11,181
10,866
2.9
3,132.06
3.6
Wheatland County
January 1, 1955
5
7
8,788
8,285
6.1
4,545.92
1.9
Willow Creek MD of Willow Creek No. 26
January 1, 1954
3
7
5,179
5,107
1.4
4,558.14
1.1
Woodlands County
January 1, 1994
13
7
4,612 (2014 )
4,754
4,306
10.4
7,669.13
0.6
Yellowhead County
January 1, 1994
14
9
10,995
10,469
5.0
22,293.16
0.5
Total municipal districts
—
—
437
—
479,167
4,560,664
5.1
399,087.25
1.2
Improvement districts
According to Section 581 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), Alberta's Lieutenant Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, may form an improvement district. Section 582 of the MGA requires that the order to form an improvement district must describe its boundaries and give it an official name.
Alberta currently has seven improvement districts, which have a combined population totaling 2,146.[ 41] With some exceptions, their boundaries are coterminous with that of a national or provincial park. Five of them are located within national parks, and two are within provincial parks.
Improvement districts of Alberta
Name
Incorporation date (improvement district)[ 42]
Population (2011)[ 41]
Population (2006)[ 41]
Change (%)[ 41]
Land area (km2 )[ 41]
Population density (per km2 )[ 41]
Remarks
004 Improvement District No. 4 (Waterton)
January 1, 1944
88
160
−45.0
480.58
0.18
Coincident with Waterton Lakes National Park
009 Improvement District No. 9 (Banff)
April 1, 1945
1,175
938
25.3
6,782.23
0.17
Coincident with Banff National Park excluding the Town of Banff
012 Improvement District No. 12 (Jasper National Park)
April 1, 1945
34
24
41.7
10,181.58
0.003
Coincident with Jasper National Park excluding the Municipality of Jasper
013 Improvement District No. 13 (Elk Island)
April 1, 1958
10
21
−52.4
165.28
0.06
Coincident with Elk Island National Park
024 Improvement District No. 24 (Wood Buffalo)
January 1, 1967
590
422
39.8
33,412.25
0.02
Coincident with the Alberta portion of Wood Buffalo National Park excluding Peace Point 222
025 Improvement District No. 25 (Willmore Wilderness)
January 2, 1994
0
0
—
4,604.97
0.0
Coincident with Willmore Wilderness Park
Kananaskis Kananaskis Improvement District
January 1, 1983
249
429
−42.0
4,210.72
0.06
Consists mostly of Kananaskis Country
Total improvement districts
—
2,463
1,994
7.6
65,642.17
0.03
—
Special areas
Special areas are rural municipalities created in 1938 under the authority of the Special Areas Act.[ 2] [ 5] A special area is not to be confused with a specialized municipality , which is a completely different municipal status.
Alberta's three special areas had a combined population totalling 4,184 in 2016.[ 4]
Special areas of Alberta
Special area
Incorporation date (special area)[ 43]
Population (2016)[ 44]
Population (2011)[ 44]
Change (%)[ 44]
Area (km2 )[ 44]
Population density (/km2 )[ 44]
Special Area No. 2
April 7, 1959
1,905
2,025
−5.9
9,347.57
0.20
Special Area No. 3
April 7, 1959
1,042
1,122
−7.1
6,625.58
0.16
Special Area No. 4
January 1, 1969
1,237
1,352
−8.5
4,402.64
0.28
Total special areas
—
4,184
4,499
−7.0
20,375.79
0.21
Unincorporated communities
Urban service areas
An urban service area is a type of hamlet that is not officially defined under the Municipal Government Act (MGA). However, the province of Alberta recognizes it as equivalent to a city for the purposes of program delivery and grant eligibility according to the Orders in Council that established the Regional Municipality (RM) of Wood Buffalo and Strathcona County as specialized municipalities .[ 45] [ 46]
These Orders in Council (see Schedule 1, Section 7[ 45] and Schedule 1, Section 3[ 46] respectively) also state that:
the specialized municipalities shall provide to the province of Alberta any information required to administer programs or to determine the amount of grants which would have been paid if the urban service areas were incorporated cities; and
for the purposes of enactments affecting roads, culverts, ditches, drains, and highways, the urban service areas are deemed to be cities.
Essentially, urban services areas meet the eligibility requirements of the MGA to incorporate as a city. As such, they are Alberta's largest hamlets.
There are currently two urban services areas in Alberta:
Fort McMurray, within the jurisdiction of the RM of Wood Buffalo, was formerly a city prior its amalgamation with Improvement District No. 143 on April 1, 1995. It was designated an urban service area at the time of the amalgamation.[ 45]
Sherwood Park has always been an unincorporated community under the jurisdiction of Strathcona County. It became an urban service area when Strathcona County changed its status from a municipal district to a specialized municipality on January 1, 1996.[ 46]
Hamlets
According to Section 59 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), hamlets are unincorporated communities that:
consist of five or more buildings used as dwellings, a majority of which are on parcels of land smaller than 1,850 m2 (19,900 sq ft);
have a generally accepted boundary and name; and
contain parcels of land that are used for non‑residential purposes.[ 1]
Further, Section 59 of the MGA provides the councils of municipal districts (or counties ) and specialized municipalities the authority to designate unincorporated communities within its boundaries as hamlets.[ 1] [ 5] Hamlets may also be designated within improvement districts and special areas by the Minister of Municipal Affairs pursuant to Section 590 of the MGA and Section 10 of the Special Areas Act respectively.[ 1] [ 2]
When a hamlet's population reaches 300, it becomes eligible to incorporated as a village under Section 80 of the MGA, so long as the majority of the buildings are still on parcels of land smaller than 1,850 m2 (19,900 sq ft).[ 1] However, it is a modern-day rarity for a hamlet to incorporate as a village – Barnwell and Wabamun were the last two to do so both on January 1, 1980. It is much more common these days for villages to revert to hamlet status through the dissolution process instead.
There are currently 403 hamlets in Alberta, two of which are the urban services areas presented above.[ 47]
Hamlets of Alberta
Name[ 48]
Specialized or rural municipality[ 49]
Latest population
Census year
Abee
Thorhild County
27
2009[ 50]
Acadia Valley
Acadia No. 34, MD of
143
2021[ 51]
Aetna
Cardston County
109
Alcomdale
Sturgeon County
65
Alder Flats
Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
137
Aldersyde
Foothills County
64
2003[ 52]
Alhambra
Clearwater County
64
1991[ 53]
Altario
Special Area No. 4
26
Antler Lake
Strathcona County
439
2024[ 54]
Anzac
Wood Buffalo, RM of
506
2021[ 51]
Ardenode
Wheatland County
0
2016[ 55]
Ardley
Red Deer County
17
1991[ 53]
Ardmore
Bonnyville No. 87, MD of
317
2021[ 56]
Ardrossan
Strathcona County
1,238
2024[ 54]
Armena
Camrose County
37
2021[ 51]
Ashmont
St. Paul No. 19, County of
125
Atmore
Athabasca County
10
Balzac
Rocky View County
1
2006[ 52]
Beauvallon
Two Hills No. 21, County of
7
1991[ 53]
Beaver Crossing
Bonnyville No. 87, MD of
18
Beaver Lake
Lac La Biche County
467
2021[ 51]
Beaver Mines
Pincher Creek No. 9, MD of
85
Beaverdam
Bonnyville No. 87, MD of
18
2014[ 57]
Beazer
Cardston County
11
2008[ 52]
Bellis [ N 6]
Smoky Lake County
60
2021[ 51]
Benalto
Red Deer County
198
Benchlands
Bighorn No. 8, MD of
59
Benton
Special Area No. 3
Bezanson
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
146
2024[ 58]
Bindloss
Special Area No. 2
14
1991[ 53]
Bircham
Kneehill County
5
2021[ 51]
Blackfoot
Vermilion River, County of
386
Blackie [ N 7]
Foothills County
360
Blue Ridge
Woodlands County
211
Bluesky
Fairview No. 136, MD of
113
Bluffton
Ponoka County
140
Bodo
Provost No. 52, MD of
30
Botha
Stettler No. 6, County of
180
Bottrel
Rocky View County
5
2018[ 59]
Bow City
Newell, County of
16
2020[ 60]
Bragg Creek
Rocky View County
432
2021[ 51]
Brant
Vulcan County
78
2007[ 52]
Breynat
Athabasca County
22
1991[ 53]
Brosseau
Two Hills No. 21, County of
13
1981[ 61]
Brownfield
Paintearth No. 18, County of
27
1991[ 53]
Brownvale
Peace No. 135, MD of
114
2021[ 51]
Bruce
Beaver County
65
Brule
Yellowhead County
127
Buck Creek
Brazeau County
107
2005[ 62]
Buck Lake
Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
60
2021[ 51]
Buffalo
Special Area No. 2
Buffalo Lakes
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
5
2024[ 58]
Buford
Leduc County
33
2021[ 51]
Burdett [ N 8]
Forty Mile No. 8, County of
331
Busby
Westlock County
135
Byemoor
Stettler No. 6, County of
30
Cadogan [ N 9]
Provost No. 52, MD of
108
Cadomin
Yellowhead County
54
Cadotte Lake
Northern Sunrise County
23
Calahoo
Sturgeon County
143
Calling Lake
Opportunity No. 17, MD of
375
Campsie
Barrhead No. 11, County of
Canyon Creek
Lesser Slave River No. 124, MD of
318
2021[ 51]
Carbondale
Sturgeon County
78
Cardiff
Sturgeon County
1,033
Caroline
Clearwater County
470
2021[ 63]
Carolside
Special Area No. 2
Carseland
Wheatland County
542
2021[ 51]
Carvel
Parkland County
19
2009[ 64]
Carway
Cardston County
2
2008[ 52]
Caslan
Athabasca County
23
1991[ 53]
Cassils
Newell, County of
22
2020[ 60]
Cavendish
Special Area No. 2
26
1986[ 65]
Cayley [ N 10]
Foothills County
414
2021[ 51]
Cereal
Special Area No. 3
111
2021[ 66]
Cessford
Special Area No. 2
31
1991[ 53]
Chancellor
Wheatland County
5
2021[ 51]
Cheadle
Wheatland County
83
Cherhill
Lac Ste. Anne County
60
2008[ 52]
Cherry Grove
Bonnyville No. 87, MD of
405
2014[ 57]
Chin
Lethbridge County
83
2021[ 51]
Chinook [ N 11]
Special Area No. 3
38
1991[ 53]
Chisholm
Lesser Slave River No. 124, MD of
15
2021[ 51]
Clairmont [ N 12]
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
6,123
2024[ 58]
Clandonald
Vermilion River, County of
117
2021[ 51]
Cleardale
Clear Hills County
19
2008[ 52]
Cluny [ N 13]
Wheatland County
50
2021[ 51]
Cochrane Lake
Rocky View County
767
Colinton
Athabasca County
169
Collingwood Cove
Strathcona County
371
2024[ 54]
Compeer [ N 14]
Special Area No. 4
21
1991[ 53]
Condor
Clearwater County
99
Conklin
Wood Buffalo, RM of
154
2021[ 51]
Conrich
Rocky View County
15
Craigmyle [ N 15]
Starland County
79
2013[ 67]
Cynthia [ N 16]
Brazeau County
50
2005[ 62]
Dalemead
Rocky View County
25
2021[ 51]
Dalroy
Rocky View County
39
Dalum
Wheatland County
Dapp
Westlock County
30
2021[ 51]
Darwell
Lac Ste. Anne County
30
1981[ 61]
De Winton
Foothills County
98
2003[ 52]
Dead Man's Flats
Bighorn No. 8, MD of
377
2021[ 51]
Deadwood
Northern Lights, County of
22
1991[ 53]
DeBolt
Greenview No. 16, MD of
132
2021[ 51]
Del Bonita
Cardston County
6
2008[ 52]
Delacour
Rocky View County
5
2021[ 51]
Demmitt
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
0
2024[ 58]
Derwent [ N 17]
Two Hills No. 21, County of
96
2021[ 51]
Desert Blume
Cypress County
835
Dewberry
Vermilion River, County of
161
2021[ 69]
Diamond City [ N 18]
Lethbridge County
204
2021[ 51]
Dickson
Red Deer County
50
Dimsdale
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
29
2024[ 58]
Dixonville
Northern Lights, County of
96
2021[ 51]
Donatville
Athabasca County
0
2016[ 55]
Dorothy
Special Area No. 2
14
1991[ 53]
Duffield
Parkland County
60
2021[ 51]
Duhamel
Camrose County
46
Dunmore [ N 19]
Cypress County
1,088
Duvernay
Two Hills No. 21, County of
26
1991[ 53]
Eaglesham [ N 20]
Birch Hills County
76
2021[ 51]
Edwand
Smoky Lake County
2
1986[ 65]
Egremont
Thorhild County
46
2021[ 51]
Ellscott
Athabasca County
5
Elmworth
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
5
2024[ 58]
Enchant [ N 21]
Taber, MD of
259
2016[ 70]
Endiang
Stettler No. 6, County of
15
2021[ 51]
Enilda
Big Lakes County
145
Ensign
Vulcan County
26
2007[ 52]
Entwistle [ N 22]
Parkland County
429
2021[ 51]
Erskine [ N 23]
Stettler No. 6, County of
319
Esther
Special Area No. 3
Etzikom
Forty Mile No. 8, County of
54
1991[ 53]
Evansburg [ N 24]
Yellowhead County
717
2021[ 51]
Excel
Special Area No. 3
Exshaw
Bighorn No. 8, MD of
449
2021[ 51]
Fabyan
Wainwright No. 61, MD of
100
2007[ 52]
Fairview
Lethbridge County
165
2021[ 51]
Fallis
Parkland County
54
2009[ 64]
Falun
Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
25
1991[ 53]
Faust
Big Lakes County
282
2021[ 51]
Fawcett
Westlock County
60
Federal
Paintearth No. 18, County of
19
1991[ 53]
Ferintosh [ N 25]
Camrose County
180
2021[ 51]
Flatbush
Lesser Slave River No. 124, MD of
30
Fleet
Paintearth No. 18, County of
28
1991[ 53]
Fort Assiniboine [ N 26]
Woodlands County
158
2021[ 51]
Fort Chipewyan
Wood Buffalo, RM of
798
Fort Kent
Bonnyville No. 87, MD of
254
Fort McKay
Wood Buffalo, RM of
57 [ N 27]
2021[ 71]
Fort McMurray [ N 28]
Wood Buffalo, RM of
68,002 [ N 29]
2021[ 72]
Fort Vermilion
Mackenzie County
772
2024[ 58]
Gadsby
Stettler No. 6, County of
36
2021[ 51]
Gainford
Parkland County
118
Galahad [ N 30]
Flagstaff County
125
Gasoline Alley
Red Deer County [ 74]
Gem
Newell, County of
29
2020[ 60]
Gleichen [ N 31]
Wheatland County
314
2021[ 51]
Glenevis
Lac Ste. Anne County
49
2008[ 52]
Goodfare
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
15
2024[ 58]
Goose Lake [ N 32]
Woodlands County
11
unpublished[ 75]
Grande Cache [ N 33]
Greenview No. 16, MD of
3,276
2021[ 51]
Granum
Willow Creek No. 26, MD of
557
Grassland
Athabasca County
46
Grassy Lake [ N 34]
Taber, MD of
856
Green Court
Lac Ste. Anne County
51
2008[ 52]
Greenshields
Wainwright No. 61, MD of
80
2007[ 52]
Gregoire Lake Estates
Wood Buffalo, RM of
138
2021[ 51]
Grouard [ N 35]
Big Lakes County
166
Grovedale
Greenview No. 16, MD of
138
unpublished[ 75]
Gunn
Lac Ste. Anne County
26
2021[ 51]
Guy
Smoky River No. 130, MD of
57
1991[ 53]
Gwynne
Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
93
2021[ 51]
Hairy Hill [ N 36]
Two Hills No. 21, County of
30 [ N 37]
2001[ 77]
Halcourt
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
5
2024[ 58]
Half Moon Lake [ N 38]
Strathcona County
206
2024[ 54]
Halkirk
Paintearth No. 18, County of
92
2021[ 63]
Harmony [ 78]
Rocky View County
757
2021[ 51]
Hartell
Foothills County
13
1991[ 53]
Harvie Heights
Bighorn No. 8, MD of
163
2021[ 51]
Hastings Lake
Strathcona County
110
2024[ 54]
Haynes
Lacombe County
15
2021[ 51]
Hays
Taber, MD of
196
Hayter
Provost No. 52, MD of
84
Heinsburg
St. Paul No. 19, County of
60
1991[ 53]
Hemaruka
Special Area No. 4
Heritage Pointe
Foothills County
1,974 [ N 39]
2021[ 72]
Herronton
Vulcan County
10
2007[ 52]
Hesketh
Kneehill County
10
2021[ 51]
Hilda
Cypress County
40
Hilliard
Lamont County
35
1991[ 53]
Hoadley
Ponoka County
9
Huallen
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
10
2024[ 58]
Huxley
Kneehill County
75
2021[ 51]
Hylo
Lac La Biche County
33
2016[ 79]
Hythe
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
835
2024[ 58]
Iddesleigh
Special Area No. 2
14
1991[ 53]
Indus
Rocky View County
36
2021[ 51]
Iron River
Bonnyville No. 87, MD of
Iron Springs
Lethbridge County
84
2021[ 51]
Irvine [ N 40]
Cypress County
321
2021[ 80]
Islay [ N 41]
Vermilion River, County of
177
2021[ 51]
Janet
Rocky View County
1
2006[ 52]
Janvier South [ N 42]
Wood Buffalo, RM of
61
2021[ 51]
Jarvie
Westlock County
103
Jean Cote
Smoky River No. 130, MD of
65
1991[ 53]
Jenner [ N 43]
Special Area No. 2
35
1986[ 65]
Joffre
Lacombe County
128
2021[ 51]
Johnson's Addition
Taber, MD of
126
Josephburg
Strathcona County
122
2024[ 54]
Joussard
Big Lakes County
334
2021[ 51]
Kathyrn
Rocky View County
21
Kavanagh
Leduc County
39
Keephills
Parkland County
57
Kelsey
Camrose County
15
Keoma
Rocky View County
95
Kimball
Cardston County
26
2008[ 52]
Kingman
Camrose County
78
2021[ 51]
Kinsella
Beaver County
40
2009[ 81]
Kinuso [ N 44]
Big Lakes County
150
2021[ 51]
Kipp
Lethbridge County
12
1981[ 61]
Kirkcaldy
Vulcan County
12
2007[ 52]
Kirriemuir
Special Area No. 4
28
1991[ 53]
La Corey
Bonnyville No. 87, MD of
59
2014[ 57]
La Crete
Mackenzie County
4,010
2024[ 58]
La Glace
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
179
2024[ 58]
Lac des Arcs
Bighorn No. 8, MD of
146
2021[ 51]
Lac La Biche [ N 45]
Lac La Biche County
3,215
2021[ 56]
Lafond
St. Paul No. 19, County of
35
1991[ 53]
Lake Louise
I.D. No. 9 (Banff)
691
2011[ 83]
Lake Newell Resort
Newell, County of
457
2021[ 51]
Lamoureux
Sturgeon County
60
2008[ 52]
Landry Heights
Greenview No. 16, MD of
114
1991[ 53]
Lanfine
Special Area No. 3
Langdon [ N 46]
Rocky View County
5,497
2021[ 51]
Lavoy [ N 47]
Minburn No. 27, County of
108
2001[ 84]
Leavitt
Cardston County
59
2008[ 52]
Leedale
Ponoka County
11
1991[ 53]
Leslieville
Clearwater County
134
2021[ 51]
Lindbergh
St. Paul No. 19, County of
50
1991[ 53]
Linn Valley
Red Deer County
218
2021[ 51]
Little Buffalo
Northern Sunrise County
441
2021[ 63]
Little Smoky
Greenview No. 16, MD of
28
1991[ 53]
Lodgepole [ N 48]
Brazeau County
117
2021[ 51]
Long Lake
Thorhild County
81
Looma
Leduc County
33
Lottie Lake
St. Paul No. 19, County of
94 [ N 49]
1991[ 53]
Lousana
Red Deer County
42
2021[ 51]
Lowland Heights
Pincher Creek No. 9, MD of
43
Loyalist
Special Area No. 4
8
1986[ 65]
Lundbreck
Pincher Creek No. 9, MD of
289
2021[ 51]
Lyalta
Wheatland County
480
Lymburn
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
5
2024[ 58]
Madden
Rocky View County
10
2021[ 51]
Mallaig
St. Paul No. 19, County of
210
Manola
Barrhead No. 11, County of
29
1991[ 53]
Manyberries
Forty Mile No. 8, County of
96
Marie Reine
Northern Sunrise County
67
2010[ 85]
Markerville
Red Deer County
38
2021[ 51]
Marlboro
Yellowhead County
97
Marten Beach
Lesser Slave River No. 124, MD of
38
1991[ 53]
Maskwacis (formerly Hobbema) [ 86]
Ponoka County
64
2021[ 51]
McLaughlin
Vermilion River, County of
41
2015[ 87]
Meanook
Athabasca County
35
2021[ 51]
Mearns
Sturgeon County
10
2008[ 52]
Meeting Creek
Camrose County
0
2021[ 51]
Metiskow
Provost No. 52, MD of
65 [ N 50]
1991[ 53]
Michichi
Starland County
34
2013[ 67]
Millarville
Foothills County
58
2003[ 52]
Minburn [ N 51]
Minburn No. 27, County of
78
2021[ 51]
Mirror [ N 52]
Lacombe County
481
Mitsue Lake Industrial
Lesser Slave River No. 124, MD of
68
1986[ 65]
Monarch [ N 53]
Lethbridge County
217
2021[ 51]
Monitor [ N 54]
Special Area No. 4
60
1991[ 53]
Moon River Estates
Willow Creek No. 26, MD of
145
2021[ 51]
Morecambe
Two Hills No. 21, County of
23
1981[ 61]
Morningside
Lacombe County
85
2021[ 51]
Mossleigh
Vulcan County
53
2007[ 52]
Mountain View [ N 55]
Cardston County
87
2021[ 51]
Mulhurst Bay [ N 56]
Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
447
Musidora
Two Hills No. 21, County of
13
1991[ 53]
Namaka
Wheatland County
72
2021[ 51]
Namao
Sturgeon County
10
2010[ 89]
Naphtha
Foothills County
27
1991[ 53]
Neerlandia
Barrhead No. 11, County of
101
1991[ 53]
Nestow
Westlock County
5
2021[ 51]
Nevis
Stettler No. 6, County of
30
New Brigden
Special Area No. 3
24
1991[ 53]
New Dayton
Warner No. 5, County of
47
New Norway [ N 57]
Camrose County
307
2021[ 51]
New Sarepta [ N 58]
Leduc County
495
Newbrook
Thorhild County
63
Nightingale
Wheatland County
37
Nisku
Leduc County
30
2005[ 92]
Niton Junction
Yellowhead County
88
2021[ 51]
Nordegg
Clearwater County
53
1986[ 65]
North Cooking Lake
Strathcona County
53
2024[ 54]
North Star
Northern Lights, County of
49
1991[ 53]
Notikewin
Northern Lights, County of
17
Ohaton [ N 59]
Camrose County
133
2021[ 51]
Opal
Thorhild County
24
2009[ 50]
Orion
Forty Mile No. 8, County of
11
1991[ 53]
Orton
Willow Creek No. 26, MD of
180
2021[ 51]
Parkland
Willow Creek No. 26, MD of
50
1991[ 53]
Patricia
Newell, County of
78
2021[ 51]
Peers
Yellowhead County
91
Pelican Point
Camrose County
117
Peoria
Birch Hills County
12
1986[ 65]
Perryvale
Athabasca County
10
2021[ 51]
Pibroch
Westlock County
35
Pickardville
Westlock County
303
Pincher Station
Pincher Creek No. 9, MD of
26
Pine Sands
Sturgeon County
30
2008[ 52]
Plamondon [ N 60]
Lac La Biche County
501
2021[ 56]
Poplar Ridge
Brazeau County
604
2005[ 62]
Priddis
Foothills County
79
2003[ 52]
Priddis Greens
Foothills County
267
Purple Springs
Taber, MD of
101
2021[ 51]
Queenstown
Vulcan County
8
2007[ 52]
Radway [ N 61]
Thorhild County
231
2021[ 51]
Rainier
Newell, County of
22
2020[ 60]
Ranfurly [ N 62]
Minburn No. 27, County of
71
2021[ 51]
Red Earth Creek
Opportunity No. 17, MD of
315
Red Willow
Stettler No. 6, County of
63
Redland
Wheatland County
20
Reno
Northern Sunrise County
20
Rich Valley
Lac Ste. Anne County
32
2008[ 52]
Richdale [ N 63]
Special Area No. 2
14
1991[ 53]
Ridgevalley
Greenview No. 16, MD of
46
Rivercourse
Vermilion River, County of
16
2015[ 93]
Riverview
St. Paul No. 19, County of
49
1991[ 53]
Rivière Qui Barre
Sturgeon County
91
2021[ 51]
Robb
Yellowhead County
144
Rochester
Athabasca County
72
Rochfort Bridge
Lac Ste. Anne County
71
2008[ 52]
Rocky Rapids
Brazeau County
317
2005[ 62]
Rolling Hills
Newell, County of
273
2021[ 51]
Rolly View
Leduc County
71
Rosebud [ N 64]
Wheatland County
112
Roselynn
Special Area No. 2
Round Hill
Camrose County
125
2021[ 51]
Rowley
Starland County
8
2013[ 67]
Rumsey [ N 65]
Starland County
64
Sandy Lake [ N 66]
Opportunity No. 17, MD of
163
2021[ 51]
Sangudo [ N 67]
Lac Ste. Anne County
298
Saprae Creek
Wood Buffalo, RM of
658
2021[ 71]
Scandia
Newell, County of
169
2021[ 51]
Scapa
Special Area No. 2
Schuler
Cypress County
86
2021[ 51]
Scotfield
Special Area No. 2
Sedalia
Special Area No. 3
15
1991[ 53]
Seven Persons
Cypress County
277
2021[ 51]
Shaughnessy
Lethbridge County
388
Sheerness
Special Area No. 2
25
1986[ 65]
Sherwood Park [ N 68]
Strathcona County
75,575
2024[ 54]
Shouldice
Vulcan County
7
2007[ 52]
Sibbald
Special Area No. 3
33
1991[ 53]
Skiff
Forty Mile No. 8, County of
10
Smith
Lesser Slave River No. 124, MD of
227
2021[ 51]
South Cooking Lake
Strathcona County
291
2024[ 54]
Spedden
Smoky Lake County
56
1991[ 53]
Spring Coulee
Cardston County
43
2008[ 52]
Springbrook
Red Deer County
1,534
2021[ 51]
Spruce View
Red Deer County
138
St. Edouard
St. Paul No. 19, County of
33
1991[ 53]
St. Francis
Leduc County
15
1991[ 53]
St. Isidore
Northern Sunrise County
236
2021[ 51]
St. Lina
St. Paul No. 19, County of
24
1991[ 53]
St. Michael
Lamont County
39
St. Vincent
St. Paul No. 19, County of
43
Stanmore
Special Area No. 2
Star
Lamont County
32
1991[ 53]
Streamstown
Vermilion River, County of
20
2015[ 94]
Strome [ N 69]
Flagstaff County
232
2021[ 51]
Suffield [ N 70]
Cypress County
190
Sunnybrook
Leduc County
50
Sunnynook
Special Area No. 2
13
1991[ 53]
Sunnyslope
Kneehill County
28
2021[ 51]
Swalwell [ N 71]
Kneehill County
93
Tangent
Birch Hills County
39
1991[ 53]
Tawatinaw
Westlock County
15
2021[ 51]
Teepee Creek
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
20
2024[ 58]
Tees
Lacombe County
73
2021[ 51]
Telfordville
Leduc County
35
Therien
Bonnyville No. 87, MD of
71
2014[ 57]
Thorhild [ N 72]
Thorhild County
391
2021[ 51]
Throne
Paintearth No. 18, County of
Thunder Lake
Barrhead No. 11, County of
34
1991[ 53]
Tilley [ N 73]
Newell, County of
318
2021[ 51]
Tillicum Beach
Camrose County
130
Tomahawk
Parkland County
113
Torrington [ N 74]
Kneehill County
239
2021[ 56]
Travers
Vulcan County
0
2007[ 52]
Tulliby Lake
Vermilion River, County of
22
2015[ 97]
Turin
Lethbridge County
72
2021[ 51]
Twin Butte
Pincher Creek No. 9, MD of
10
Valhalla Centre
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
40
2024[ 58]
Veinerville
Cypress County
70
2021[ 51]
Venice
Lac La Biche County
22
2016[ 79]
Village at Pigeon Lake
Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
77
2006[ 52]
Villeneuve
Sturgeon County
260
2021[ 51]
Vimy
Westlock County
183
Violet Grove
Brazeau County
141
2005[ 62]
Wabamun
Parkland County
644
2021[ 98]
Wabasca [ N 75]
Opportunity No. 17, MD of
1,594
2021[ 51]
Wagner
Lesser Slave River No. 124, MD of
171 [ N 76]
1991[ 53]
Walsh [ N 77]
Cypress County
50
2021[ 51]
Wandering River
Athabasca County
63
1991[ 53]
Wanham [ N 78]
Birch Hills County
141
2021[ 51]
Wardlow
Special Area No. 2
28
1991[ 53]
Warspite [ N 79]
Smoky Lake County
70
2021[ 51]
Waterton Park
I.D. No. 4 (Waterton)
132
2021[ 56]
Watino
Birch Hills County
22
1991[ 53]
Watts
Special Area No. 2
Wedgewood
Grande Prairie No. 1, County of
736
2024[ 58]
Welling
Cardston County
30
2008[ 52]
Welling Station
Cardston County
18
Westerose
Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
63
1991[ 53]
Whitelaw
Fairview No. 136, MD of
110
2021[ 51]
Whitford
Lamont County
6
1981[ 61]
Whitla
Forty Mile No. 8, County of
Widewater
Lesser Slave River No. 124, MD of
405
2021[ 51]
Wildwood [ N 80]
Yellowhead County
257
Willingdon
Two Hills No. 21, County of
249
Wimborne
Kneehill County
15
Winfield
Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
193
Winnifred
Forty Mile No. 8, County of
52
1956[ 99]
Withrow
Clearwater County
50
1991[ 53]
Woking
Saddle Hills County
62
2021[ 51]
Woodhouse
Willow Creek No. 26, MD of
15
1991[ 53]
Woolford
Cardston County
13
1986[ 65]
Worsley
Clear Hills County
28
2008[ 52]
Wostok
Lamont County
15
1991[ 53]
Wrentham
Warner No. 5, County of
58
Zama City
Mackenzie County
52
2021[ 51]
Townsites
A townsite is a type of unincorporated community that is not officially defined under the Municipal Government Act (MGA), but it is generally regarded as an independent urban area within an Indian reserve that is comparable in population, land area, services, and built form, to that of Alberta's incorporated towns. Essentially, townsites would meet the eligibility requirements of the MGA to incorporate as a town if they were not on Indian reserve lands under federal jurisdiction.
Redwood Meadows is Alberta's only townsite at this time and is located within the Tsuutʼina Nation .
Other unincorporated communities
Métis settlements
Métis settlements are rural areas inhabited by the indigenous Métis in Alberta and were established and recognized in 1936 under the Métis Population Betterment Act . The settlements provide an autonomous land base, allow better access to education, health and other social services, and provide economic development opportunities for the only recognized Métis land-base in Canada.[ 3] Métis settlements now operate under the authority of the Métis Settlements Act.[ 5] These eight Métis settlements are governed by a unique Métis government known as the Métis Settlements General Council (MSGC).
Alberta currently has eight Métis settlements, all of which are in the northern half of the province. The official names of the eight settlements, and the municipal districts they are within, are as follows:
*Areas generated from provincial Métis settlement boundary data.
Very small portions of the Gift Lake Métis Settlement and the Kikino Métis Settlement are also located within Northern Sunrise County and Lac La Biche County respectively.
Alberta's eight Métis settlements have a combined population totalling 5,632 as of 2018.[ 4]
Indian reserves
Indian reserves in Alberta cover a total area of 656,660 ha (1,622,630 acres) and range in size from 441 ha (1,089 acres) to 143,529 ha (354,667 acres).[ 5] Under the Constitution Act, 1982 , legislative authority over Indian reserves is allocated to the Parliament of Canada . The Government of Canada exercises executive authority over Indian reserves through Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Local administration is exercised by Band councils whose members are elected by members of the reserve.
Indian reserves of Alberta
Name as used by Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
First Nation(s)
Ethnic/national group
Tribal council
Treaty
Area
Population[ 101]
Notes
ha
acre
2016
2011
% difference
Ɂejëre Kʼelnı Kuę́ 196I [ 102]
Smith's Landing
Dene
8
213.0
526.3
INAC lists the reserve in Alberta and the band headquartered in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
Alexander 134 [ 103]
Alexander
Beaver Hills Cree
Yellowhead Tribal Development Foundation
6
7,280.5
17,990.5
1,099
1,027
7.0%
Alexander 134A [ 104]
Alexander
Beaver Hills Cree
Yellowhead Tribal Development Foundation
6
2,303.3
5,691.6
Alexander 134B [ 105]
Alexander
Beaver Hills Cree
Yellowhead Tribal Development Foundation
6
3.4
8.4
Alexis 133 [ 106]
Alexis Nakota Sioux
Nakoda
Yellowhead Tribal Development Foundation
6
6,175.2
15,259.3
755
817
-7.6%
Alexis Cardinal River 234 [ 107]
Alexis Nakota Sioux
Nakoda
Yellowhead Tribal Development Foundation
6
4,661.0
11,517.6
Alexis Elk River 233 [ 108]
Alexis Nakota Sioux
Nakoda
Yellowhead Tribal Development Foundation
6
98.0
242.2
Alexis Whitecourt 232 [ 109]
Alexis Nakota Sioux
Nakoda
Yellowhead Tribal Development Foundation
6
3,544.9
8,759.6
Allison Bay 219 [ 110]
Mikisew Cree
Woodland Cree
8
1,861.0
4,598.6
127
84
51.2%
Amber River 211 [ 111]
Dene Tha'
Slavey
North Peace Tribal Council
8
2,332.3
5,763.2
Assineau River 150F [ 112]
Swan River
Woods Cree
Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council
8
71.6
176.9
Beaver Lake 131 [ 113]
Beaver Lake Cree
Cree
Tribal Chiefs Ventures Incorporated
6
6,145.3
15,185.4
414
423
-2.1%
Beaver Ranch 163 [ 114]
Tallcree Tribal Government
Anishinaabe
North Peace Tribal Council
8
841.7
2,079.9
10
16
-37.5%
Beaver Ranch 163A [ 115]
Tallcree Tribal Government
Anishinaabe
North Peace Tribal Council
8
240.0
593.1
Beaver Ranch 163B [ 116]
Tallcree Tribal Government
Anishinaabe
North Peace Tribal Council
8
226.0
558.5
Big Horn 144A [ 117]
Bearspaw Chiniki Stoney Wesley
Nakoda
Stoney Nakoda - Tsuut'ina Tribal Council
7
2,127.4
5,256.9
237
134
76.9%
Bistcho Lake 213 [ 118]
Dene Tha'
Slavey
North Peace Tribal Council
8
354.1
875.0
Blood 148 [ 119]
Blood
Blackfoot Confederacy
Blackfoot Confederacy
7
134,292.9
331,845.0
4,570
4,679
-2.3%
Blood 148A [ 120]
Blood
Blackfoot Confederacy
Blackfoot Confederacy
7
1,971.7
4,872.2
Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve [ 121]
Beaver Lake Cree Cold Lake Frog Lake Heart Lake Kehewin Cree Saddle Lake
Cree Chipewyan Cree Cree Cree Beaver Hills Cree
Tribal Chiefs Ventures Incorporated
6
96.2
237.7
Boyer 164 [ 122]
Beaver
Dane-zaa
North Peace Tribal Council
8
4,249.3
10,500.2
218
213
2.3%
Buck Lake 133C [ 123]
Paul
Cree / Nakoda
6
1,035.2
2,558.0
Bushe River 207 [ 124]
Dene Tha'
Slavey
North Peace Tribal Council
8
111,675.0
275,954.9
503
492
2.2%
Charles Lake 225 [ 125]
Mikisew Cree
Woodland Cree
8
64.5
159.4
Child Lake 164A [ 126]
Beaver
Dane-zaa
North Peace Tribal Council
8
1,035.2
2,558.0
216
188
14.9%
Chipewyan 201 [ 127]
Athabasca Chipewyan
Chipewyan
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
20,072.4
49,600.0
Chipewyan 201A [ 128]
Athabasca Chipewyan
Chipewyan
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
9,516.2
23,515.0
0
5
-100.0%
Chipewyan 201B [ 129]
Athabasca Chipewyan
Chipewyan
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
19.4
47.9
Chipewyan 201C [ 130]
Athabasca Chipewyan
Chipewyan
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
18.2
45.0
Chipewyan 201D [ 131]
Athabasca Chipewyan
Chipewyan
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
4.3
10.6
Chipewyan 201E [ 132]
Athabasca Chipewyan
Chipewyan
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
4,165.5
10,293.2
Chipewyan 201F [ 133]
Athabasca Chipewyan
Chipewyan
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
66.4
164.1
Chipewyan 201G [ 134]
Athabasca Chipewyan
Chipewyan
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
905.3
2,237.0
Clear Hills 152C [ 135]
Horse Lake
Cree / Dane-zaa
Western Cree Tribal Council
8
1,547.1
3,823.0
Clearwater 175 [ 136]
Fort McMurray #468
Cree / Chipewyan
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
915.4
2,262.0
Cold Lake 149 [ 137]
Cold Lake
Chipewyan
Tribal Chiefs Ventures Incorporated
6
14,528.1
35,899.7
671
594
13.0%
Cold Lake 149A [ 138]
Cold Lake
Chipewyan
Tribal Chiefs Ventures Incorporated
6
71.6
176.9
40
45
-11.1%
Cold Lake 149B [ 139]
Cold Lake
Chipewyan
Tribal Chiefs Ventures Incorporated
6
4,134.0
10,215.3
163
149
9.4%
Cold Lake 149C [ 140]
Cold Lake
Chipewyan
Tribal Chiefs Ventures Incorporated
6
2,023.5
5,000.2
Collin Lake 223 [ 141]
Mikisew Cree
Woodland Cree
8
36.4
89.9
Cornwall Lake 224 [ 142]
Mikisew Cree
Woodland Cree
8
69.3
171.2
Cowper Lake 194A [ 143]
Chipewyan Prairie
Chipewyan
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
143.0
353.4
Devil's Gate 220 [ 144]
Mikisew Cree
Woodland Cree
8
819.1
2,024.0
Dog Head 218 [ 145]
Mikisew Cree
Woodland Cree
8
34.8
86.0
99
111
-10.8%
Drift Pile River 150 [ 146]
Driftpile Cree
Cree
Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council
8
6,354.8
15,703.1
828
800
3.5%
Duncans 151A [ 147]
Duncan's
Woods Cree
Western Cree Tribal Council
8
2,036.8
5,033.0
150
164
-8.5%
Eden Valley 216 [ 148]
Bearspaw Chiniki Stoney Wesley
Nakoda
Stoney Nakoda - Tsuut'ina Tribal Council
7
1,690.8
4,178.1
596
587
1.5%
Enoch Cree Nation 135 [ 149]
Enoch Cree
Beaver Hills Cree
6
5,306.2
13,111.9
1,690
987
71.2%
Was Stony Plain 135
Enoch Cree Nation No. 135A [ 150]
Enoch Cree
Beaver Hills Cree
6
2.0
4.9
Ermineskin 138 [ 151]
Ermineskin Tribe
Cree
Maskwacis Cree Tribal Council
6
10,295.8
25,441.5
2,457
1,874
31.1%
Fitzgerald No. 196 [ 152]
Salt River First Nation #195
Dene
Akaitcho Territory Government
8
3,715.0
9,180.0
Headquartered in the NWT
Fort McKay 174 [ 153]
Fort McKay
Cree / Dene
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
3,106.7
7,676.8
Fort McKay 174C [ 154]
Fort McKay
Cree / Dene
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
3,381.4
8,355.6
Fort McKay 174D [ 155]
Fort McKay
Cree / Dene
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
660.8
1,632.9
Fort Vermilion 173B [ 156]
Tallcree Tribal Government
Anishinaabe
North Peace Tribal Council
8
49.7
122.8
96
97
-1.0%
Fox Lake 162 [ 157]
Little Red River Cree
Woods Cree
North Peace Tribal Council
8
10,438.3
25,793.6
2,032
1,875
8.4%
Gregoire Lake 176 [ 158]
Fort McMurray #468
Cree / Chipewyan
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
2,231.9
5,515.1
191
274
-30.3%
Gregoire Lake 176A [ 159]
Fort McMurray #468
Cree / Chipewyan
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
67.4
166.5
130
0
Gregoire Lake 176B [ 160]
Fort McMurray #468
Cree / Chipewyan
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
17.0
42.0
Hay Lake 209 [ 161]
Dene Tha'
Slavey
North Peace Tribal Council
8
12,355.3
30,530.6
883
949
-7.0%
Heart Lake 167 [ 162]
Heart Lake
Cree
Tribal Chiefs Ventures Incorporated
6
4,496.2
11,110.4
184
159
15.7%
Heart Lake 167A [ 163]
Heart Lake
Cree
Tribal Chiefs Ventures Incorporated
6
8.3
20.5
Hokedhe Túe 196E [ 164]
Smith's Landing
Chipewyan
8
440.4
1,088.3
INAC lists the reserve in Alberta and the band headquartered in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
Horse Lakes 152B [ 165]
Horse Lake
Cree / Dane-zaa
Western Cree Tribal Council
8
1,552.0
3,835.1
469
402
16.7%
Jackfish Point 214 [ 166]
Dene Tha'
Slavey
North Peace Tribal Council
8
103.6
256.0
Janvier 194 [ 167]
Chipewyan Prairie
Chipewyan
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
2,486.7
6,144.8
414
295
40.3%
Jean Baptiste Gambler 183 [ 168]
Bigstone Cree
Woods Cree
8
198.7
491.0
253
254
-0.4%
John D'Or Prairie 215 [ 169]
Little Red River Cree
Woods Cree
North Peace Tribal Council
8
14,034.0
34,678.8
1,196
1,123
6.5%
K'i Túe 196D [ 170]
Smith's Landing
Chipewyan
8
484.3
1,196.7
INAC lists the reserve in Alberta and the band headquartered in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
Kapawe'no First Nation 150B [ 171]
Kapawe'no
Woods Cree
Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council
8
29.6
73.1
154
115
33.9%
Kapawe'no First Nation 150C [ 172]
Kapawe'no
Woods Cree
Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council
8
21.0
51.9
Kapawe'no First Nation 150D [ 173]
Kapawe'no
Woods Cree
Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council
8
390.1
964.0
5
5
0.0%
Kapawe'no First Nation 229 [ 174]
Kapawe'no
Woods Cree
Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council
8
129.0
318.8
Kapawe'no First Nation 230 [ 175]
Kapawe'no
Woods Cree
Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council
8
846.0
2,090.5
Kapawe'no First Nation 231 [ 176]
Kapawe'no
Woods Cree
Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council
8
147.0
363.2
Kehewin 123 [ 177]
Kehewin Cree
Cree
Tribal Chiefs Ventures Incorporated
6
8,225.0
20,324.4
976
1,065
-8.4%
Li Dezé 196C [ 178]
Smith's Landing
Chipewyan
8
729.4
1,802.4
INAC lists the reserve in Alberta and the band headquartered in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
Loon Lake 235 [ 179]
Loon River Cree
Woods Cree
Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council
8
6,902.3
17,056.0
555
511
8.6%
Loon Prairie 237 [ 180]
Loon River Cree
Woods Cree
Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council
8
259.6
641.5
Louis Bull 138B [ 181]
Louis Bull
Beaver Hills Cree
Maskwacis Cree Tribal Council
6
3,388.1
8,372.2
1,177
1,309
-10.1%
Makaoo 120 [ 182]
Onion Lake Cree
Cree
6
5,626.6
13,903.6
208
180
15.6%
Headquartered in Saskatchewan
Montana 139 [ 183]
Montana
Cree
Maskwacis Cree Tribal Council
6
2,824.8
6,980.2
630
653
-3.5%
Namur Lake 174B [ 184]
Fort McKay
Cree / Dene
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
3,122.2
7,715.1
Namur River 174A [ 185]
Fort McKay
Cree / Dene
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
4,614.9
11,403.7
O'Chiese 203 [ 186]
O'Chiese
Anishinaabe
Yellowhead Tribal Development Foundation
6
14,131.9
34,920.7
789
751
5.1%
O'Chiese Cemetery 203A [ 187]
O'Chiese
Anishinaabe
Yellowhead Tribal Development Foundation
6
0.1
0.2
Old Fort 217 [ 188]
Mikisew Cree
Woodland Cree
8
1,509.0
3,728.8
Peace Point 222 [ 189]
Mikisew Cree
Woodland Cree
8
518.0
1,280.0
Peerless Trout 238 [ 190]
Peerless Trout
Woods Cree
Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council
8
3,553.2
8,780.1
Peigan Timber Limit "B" [ 191]
Piikani
Piegan Blackfeet
Blackfoot Confederacy
7
2,978.6
7,360.3
Pigeon Lake 138A [ 192]
Ermineskin Tribe Louis Bull Montana Samson
Beaver Hills Cree Beaver Hills Cree Cree Beaver Hills Cree
Maskwacis Cree Tribal Council
6
1,921.1
4,747.1
429
485
-11.5%
PiikanI [ 193]
Piikani
Piegan Blackfeet
Blackfoot Confederacy
7
42,699.2
105,512.0
1,544
1,217
26.9%
Puskiakiwenin 122 [ 194]
Frog Lake
Cree
Tribal Chiefs Ventures Incorporated
6
10,339.1
25,548.5
531
484
9.7%
Saddle Lake 125 [ 195]
Saddle Lake Cree
Beaver Hills Cree
6
25,780.6
63,705.2
Samson 137 [ 196]
Samson
Beaver Hills Cree
Maskwacis Cree Tribal Council
6
13,552.0
33,487.7
3,373
3,746
-10.0%
Samson 137A [ 197]
Samson
Beaver Hills Cree
Maskwacis Cree Tribal Council
6
134.4
332.1
26
38
-31.6%
Sandy Point 221 [ 198]
Mikisew Cree
Woodland Cree
8
204.0
504.1
Sawridge 150G [ 199]
Sawridge
Woods Cree
Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council
8
906.5
2,240.0
20
48
-58.3%
Sawridge 150H [ 200]
Sawridge
Woods Cree
Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council
8
1,236.8
3,056.2
10
20
-50.0%
Siksika 146 [ 201]
Siksika
Piegan Blackfeet
Blackfoot Confederacy
7
71,087.5
175,661.0
3,479
2,972
17.1%
Stoney 142-143-144 [ 202]
Bearspaw Chiniki Stoney Wesley
Nakoda
Stoney Nakoda - Tsuut'ina Tribal Council
7
39,264.5
97,024.7
3,713
3,494
6.3%
Stoney 142B [ 203]
Bearspaw Chiniki Stoney Wesley
Nakoda
Stoney Nakoda - Tsuut'ina Tribal Council
7
5,692.4
14,066.2
Sturgeon Lake 154 [ 204]
Sturgeon Lake Cree
Woods Cree
Western Cree Tribal Council
8
14,814.3
36,606.9
1,447
1,162
24.5%
Sturgeon Lake 154A [ 205]
Sturgeon Lake Cree
Woods Cree
Western Cree Tribal Council
8
753.1
1,861.0
53
24
120.8%
Sturgeon Lake 154B [ 206]
Sturgeon Lake Cree
Woods Cree
Western Cree Tribal Council
8
97.1
239.9
Sucker Creek 150A [ 207]
Sucker Creek
Woods Cree
Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council
8
5,987.0
14,794.2
689
677
1.8%
Sunchild 202 [ 208]
Sunchild
Beaver Hills Cree
Yellowhead Tribal Development Foundation
6
5,218.1
12,894.2
749
677
10.6%
Swampy Lake 236 [ 209]
Loon River Cree
Woods Cree
Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council
8
14,744.4
36,434.2
413
312
32.4%
Swan River 150E [ 210]
Swan River
Woods Cree
Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council
8
4,271.1
10,554.1
250
202
23.8%
Tall Cree 173 [ 211]
Tallcree Tribal Government
Anishinaabe
North Peace Tribal Council
8
4,031.5
9,962.1
224
163
37.4%
Tall Cree 173A [ 212]
Tallcree Tribal Government
Anishinaabe
North Peace Tribal Council
8
2,723.4
6,729.7
28
0
Thabacha Náre 196A [ 213]
Smith's Landing
Chipewyan
8
397.2
981.5
20
30
-33.3%
INAC lists the reserve in Alberta and the band headquartered in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
Thebathi 196 [ 214]
Smith's Landing
Chipewyan
8
6,524.0
16,121.2
INAC lists the reserve in Alberta and the band headquartered in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
Tsu K'adhe Túe 196F [ 215]
Smith's Landing
Chipewyan
8
231.6
572.3
INAC lists the reserve in Alberta and the band headquartered in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
Tsu Nedehe Tue 196H [ 216]
Smith's Landing
Chipewyan
8
586.0
1,448.0
INAC lists the reserve in Alberta and the band headquartered in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
Tsu Túe 196G [ 217]
Smith's Landing
Chipewyan
8
42.7
105.5
INAC lists the reserve in Alberta and the band headquartered in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
Tsuu T'ina Nation 145 [ 218]
Tsuut'ina
Dene
Stoney Nakoda - Tsuut'ina Tribal Council
7
29,417.4
72,692.0
1,643
2,052
-19.9%
Tthejëre Ghaı̨lı̨ 196B [ 219]
Smith's Landing
Chipewyan
8
401.1
991.1
INAC lists the reserve in Alberta and the band headquartered in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
Unipouheos 121 [ 220]
Frog Lake
Cree
Tribal Chiefs Ventures Incorporated
6
8,506.3
21,019.5
909
813
11.8%
Upper Hay River 212 [ 221]
Dene Tha'
Slavey
North Peace Tribal Council
8
1,418.0
3,504.0
294
292
0.7%
Utikoomak Lake 155 [ 222]
Whitefish Lake
Woods Cree
Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council
8
6,756.1
16,694.7
723
644
12.3%
Utikoomak Lake 155A [ 223]
Whitefish Lake
Woods Cree
Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council
8
1,041.0
2,572.4
127
121
5.0%
Utikoomak Lake 155B [ 224]
Whitefish Lake
Woods Cree
Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council
8
502.6
1,242.0
Wabamun 133A [ 225]
Paul
Cree / Nakoda
6
6,116.9
15,115.2
1,592
1,069
48.9%
Wabamun 133B [ 226]
Paul
Cree / Nakoda
6
178.5
441.1
30
17
76.5%
Wabasca 166 [ 227]
Bigstone Cree
Woods Cree
8
8,452.4
20,886.3
160
152
5.3%
Wabasca 166A [ 228]
Bigstone Cree
Woods Cree
8
682.1
1,685.5
658
738
-10.8%
Wabasca 166B [ 229]
Bigstone Cree
Woods Cree
8
2,413.4
5,963.6
190
250
-24.0%
Wabasca 166C [ 230]
Bigstone Cree
Woods Cree
8
3,502.6
8,655.1
188
182
3.3%
Wabasca 166D [ 231]
Bigstone Cree
Woods Cree
8
5,817.4
14,375.1
961
885
8.6%
Wadlin Lake 173C [ 232]
Tallcree Tribal Government
Anishinaabe
North Peace Tribal Council
8
48.0
118.6
White Fish Lake 128 [ 233]
Saddle Lake Cree
Beaver Hills Cree
6
4,542.7
11,225.3
1,310
1,188
10.3%
William McKenzie 151K [ 234]
Duncan's
Woods Cree
Western Cree Tribal Council
8
389.3
962.0
Winefred Lake 194B [ 235]
Chipewyan Prairie
Chipewyan
Athabasca Tribal Council
8
450.0
1,112.0
Woodland Cree 226 [ 236]
Woodland Cree
Woodland Cree
Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council
8
11,660.0
28,812.5
723
706
2.4%
Woodland Cree 227 [ 237]
Woodland Cree
Woodland Cree
Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council
8
660.0
1,630.9
Woodland Cree 228 [ 238]
Woodland Cree
Woodland Cree
Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council
8
3,786.0
9,355.4
150
143
4.9%
Zama Lake 210 [ 239]
Dene Tha'
Slavey
North Peace Tribal Council
8
2,307.2
5,701.2
See also
Communities in Canada's provinces and territories
Notes
^ Beaumont is Alberta's newest city, incorporated on January 1, 2019. Based on 2016 data, Beaumont is Alberta's smallest city by land area, but in 2017 its area increased to nearly 2,400 hectares, making it larger than Wetaskiwin and Lacombe.[ 6]
^ Brooks is Alberta's smallest city by land area.
^ Calgary is Canada's third-largest city , Alberta's largest city by both population and area, and was Alberta's first city, incorporated on January 1, 1894. The Calgary census metropolitan area (CMA) includes the cities of Airdrie, Calgary and Chestermere.
^ Chestermere was known as Chestermere Lake prior to March 1, 1993.[ 6]
^ Edmonton is Canada's fifth-largest city and Alberta's capital. The Edmonton CMA includes the cities of Beaumont, Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Spruce Grove and St. Albert.
^ The balance of Lloydminster is located within Saskatchewan .
^ Wetaskiwin is Alberta's smallest city by population.
^ Athabasca was formerly known as Athabasca Landing prior to August 4, 1913.[ 9]
^ Drumheller originally incorporated as a city on April 3, 1930, but reverted from city status as a result of its amalgamation with the M.D. of Badlands No. 7 in 1998.[ 9]
^ Fort Macleod, which grew around the NWMP 's Fort Macleod barracks (built 1874), was formerly known as Macleod prior to April 1, 1952.[ 9]
^ Peace River was formerly known as Peace River Crossing prior to May 22, 1916.[ 9]
^ St. Paul was formerly known as St. Paul de Métis prior to December 15, 1932.
^ Bellis dissolved from village status on December 31, 1945.
^ Blackie dissolved from village status on August 31, 1997.
^ Burdett dissolved from village status on January 1, 2003.
^ Cadogan dissolved from village status on December 31, 1945.
^ Cayley dissolved from village status on June 1, 1996.
^ Chinook dissolved from village status on April 1, 1977.
^ Clairmont dissolved from village status on December 31, 1945.
^ Cluny dissolved from village status on September 15, 1995.
^ Compeer dissolved from village status on December 31, 1936.
^ Craigmyle dissolved from village status on January 1, 1972.
^ Cynthia dissolved from town status on May 1, 1959.
^ Derwent dissolved from village status on September 1, 2010.[ 68]
^ Diamond City dissolved from village status on June 30, 1937.
^ Dunmore dissolved from village status on February 4, 1919.
^ Eaglesham dissolved from village status on December 31, 1996.
^ Enchant dissolved from village status on January 30, 1945.
^ Entwistle dissolved from village status on December 31, 2000.
^ Erskine dissolved from village status on May 20, 1946.
^ Evansburg dissolved from village status on June 30, 1998.
^ Ferintosh dissolved from village status on January 1, 2020.
^ For Assiniboine dissolved from village status on December 31, 1991.
^ Fort McKay's population does not include portion of community on Indian reserve.
^ Fort McMurray is one of two hamlets designated an urban service area.
^ Fort McMurray's population is that of its population centre as delineated by Statistics Canada.[ 72]
^ Galahad dissolved from village status on January 1, 2016.[ 73]
^ Gleichen dissolved from town status on March 31, 1998.
^ Goose Lake is also known as Lone Pine.
^ Grande Cache dissolved from town status on January 1, 2019.[ 76]
^ Grassy Lake dissolved from village status on July 1, 1996.
^ Grouard, also known as Grouard Mission, dissolved from village status on January 18, 1944.
^ Hairy Hill dissolved from village status on December 31, 1996.
^ Hairy Hill's population is from the 2001 federal census (Statistics Canada did not publish its population in the 2006, 2011 or 2016 federal censuses).
^ Half Moon Lake is also known as Half Moon Estates.
^ Heritage Pointe's population is that of its population centre as delineated by Statistics Canada.[ 72]
^ Irvine dissolved from town status on December 31, 1996.
^ Islay dissolved from village status on March 2, 1944.
^ Janvier South is also known as Janvier and Chard.
^ Jenner dissolved from village status on June 22, 1943.
^ Kinuso dissolved from village status on September 1, 2009.
^ Lac La Biche dissolved from town status on August 1, 2007, as a result of its amalgamation with Lakeland County to form Lac La Biche County.[ 82]
^ Langdon dissolved from village status on December 31, 1945.
^ Lavoy dissolved from village status on April 30, 1999.
^ Lodgepole dissolved from new town status on March 1, 1970.
^ Referred to as Lottie Lake Development by Statistics Canada in the 1991 census.[ 53]
^ Statistics Canada cautioned that Metiskow's population from the 1991 census may be an estimate.[ 53]
^ Minburn dissolved from village status on July 1, 2015.[ 88]
^ Mirror dissolved from village status on January 1, 2004.
^ Monarch dissolved from village status on December 31, 1938.
^ Monitor dissolved from village status on December 31, 1945.
^ Mountain View dissolved from village status on September 9, 1915.
^ Mulhurst Bay is also known as Mulhurst.
^ New Norway dissolved from village status on November 1, 2012.[ 90]
^ New Sarepta dissolved from village status on September 1, 2010.[ 91]
^ Ohaton dissolved from village status on December 31, 1945.
^ Plamondon dissolved from village status on May 1, 2002.
^ Radway dissolved from village status on December 31, 1996.
^ Ranfurly dissolved from village status on December 31, 1945.
^ Richdale dissolved from village status on June 2, 1931.
^ Rosebud dissolved from village status on December 31, 1945.
^ Rumsey dissolved from village status on January 1, 1995.
^ Sandy Lake is also known as Pelican Mountain.
^ Sangudo dissolved from village status on September 16, 2007.
^ Sherwood Park is one of two hamlets designated an urban service area.
^ Strome dissolved from village status on January 1, 2016.[ 95]
^ Suffield dissolved from village status on January 1, 1930.
^ Swalwell dissolved from village status on December 31, 1945.
^ Thorhild dissolved from village status on March 18, 2009.
^ Tilley dissolved from village status on August 31, 2013.[ 96]
^ Torrington dissolved from village status on January 1, 1998.
^ Wabasca was formerly named Wabasca-Desmarais.
^ Statistics Canada cautioned that Wagner's population from the 1991 census may be an estimate.[ 53]
^ Walsh dissolved from village status on April 30, 1925.
^ Wanham dissolved from village status on December 31, 1999.
^ Warspite dissolved from village status on June 1, 2000.
^ Wildwood dissolved from village status on December 31, 1990.
^ Bittern Lake was formerly known as Rosenroll prior to December 16, 1911.[ 24]
^ Delia was formerly known as Highland prior to December 9, 1915.[ 25]
^ Hay Lakes was formerly known as Hay Lake prior to January 1, 1932.[ 26]
^ Ryley was also known as Equity in 1909.[ 27]
^ Spring Lake was formerly known as Edmonton Beach prior to January 1, 1999.[ 28]
^ The Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay conducted a municipal census in 2017 that counted a population of 73.[ 32]
^ Jasper's 2011 municipal census also counted a shadow (non-permanent resident) population of 652 for a combined population of 5,236.
^ Excludes the unpopulated land area of the portion of the Kikino Metis Settlement that is within Lac La Biche County.
^ Wood Buffalo's 2015 municipal census also counted a shadow population of 43,084 for a combined population of 125,032.
^ Gift Lake comprises two parts. The majority is located within Big Lakes County , while the balance is located within Northern Sunrise County . The Big Lakes County portion (part "A") had a population of 625 living on 802.46 km2 (309.83 sq mi) in 2021, while the Northern Sunrise County portion (part "B") had a population of 0 living on 0.83 km2 (0.32 sq mi).[ 35]
^ Kikino comprises two parts. The majority is located within Smoky Lake County , while the balance is located within Lac La Biche County . The Smoky Lake County portion (part "A") had a population of 978 living on 440.92 km2 (170.24 sq mi) in 2021, while the Lac La Biche County portion (part "B") had a population of 0 living on 0.77 km2 (0.30 sq mi).[ 35]
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^ Reserve, settlement or village details for ?ejere K'elni Kue 196I Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
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^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Alexander 134A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Alexander 134B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Alexis 133 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Alexis Cardinal River 234 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Alexis Elk River 233 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Alexis Whitecourt 232 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Allison Bay 219 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Amber River 211 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Assineau River 150F Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Beaver Lake 131 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Beaver Ranch 163 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Beaver Ranch 163A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Beaver Ranch 163B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Big Horn 144A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Bistcho Lake 213 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Blood 148 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Blood 148A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Boyer 164 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Buck Lake 133C Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Bushe River 207 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Charles Lake 225 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Child Lake 164A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Chipewyan 201 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Chipewyan 201A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Chipewyan 201B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Chipewyan 201C Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Chipewyan 201D Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Chipewyan 201E Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Chipewyan 201F Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Chipewyan 201G Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Clear Hills 152C Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Clearwater 175 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Cold Lake 149 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Cold Lake 149A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Cold Lake 149B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Cold Lake 149C Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Collin Lake 223 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Cornwall Lake 224 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Cowper Lake 194A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Devil's Gate 220 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Dog Head 218 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Drift Pile River 150 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Duncans 151A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Eden Valley 216 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Enoch Cree Nation 135 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Enoch Cree Nation No. 135A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Ermineskin 138 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Fitzgerald No. 196 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved August 13, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Fort McKay 174 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Fort McKay 174C Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Fort McKay 174D Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Fort Vermilion 173B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Fox Lake 162 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Gregoire Lake 176 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Gregoire Lake 176A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Gregoire Lake 176B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Hay Lake 209 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Heart Lake 167 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Heart Lake 167A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Hokedhe Túe 196E Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Horse Lakes 152B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Jackfish Point 214 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Janvier 194 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Jean Baptiste Gambler 183 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for John D'Or Prairie 215 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for K'i Túe 196D Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Kapawe'no First Nation 150B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Kapawe'no First Nation 150C Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Kapawe'no First Nation 150D Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Kapawe'no First Nation 229 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Kapawe'no First Nation 230 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Kapawe'no First Nation 231 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Kehewin 123 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Li Dezé 196C Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Loon Lake 235 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Loon Prairie 237 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Louis Bull 138B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Makaoo 120 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Montana 139 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Namur Lake 174B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Namur River 174A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for O'Chiese 203 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for O'Chiese Cemetery 203A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Old Fort 217 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Peace Point 222 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Peerless Trout 238 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Peigan Timber Limit "B" Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Pigeon Lake 138A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for PiikanI Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Puskiakiwenin 122 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Saddle Lake 125 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Samson 137 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Samson 137A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Sandy Point 221 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Sawridge 150G Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Sawridge 150H Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Siksika 146 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Stoney 142-143-144 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Stoney 142B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Sturgeon Lake 154 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Sturgeon Lake 154A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Sturgeon Lake 154B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Sucker Creek 150A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Sunchild 202 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Swampy Lake 236 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Swan River 150E Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Tall Cree 173 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Tall Cree 173A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Thabacha Náre 196A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Thebathi 196 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Tsu K'adhe Túe 196F Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Tsu Nedehe Tue 196H Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Tsu Túe 196G Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Tsuu T'ina Nation 145 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Tthe Jere Ghaili 196B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Unipouheos 121 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Upper Hay River 212 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Utikoomak Lake 155 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Utikoomak Lake 155A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Utikoomak Lake 155B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Wabamun 133A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Wabamun 133B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Wabasca 166 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Wabasca 166A Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Wabasca 166B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Wabasca 166C Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Wabasca 166D Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Wadlin Lake 173C Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for White Fish Lake 128 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for William McKenzie 151K Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Winefred Lake 194B Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Woodland Cree 226 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Woodland Cree 227 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Woodland Cree 228 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Reserve, settlement or village details for Zama Lake 210 Reserve at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada . Retrieved July 30, 2021.
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