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'''Bawlf''' |
'''Bawlf''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] village in [[Alberta]], {{coor dm|52|55|N|112|28|W|type:city_region:CA}}, located {{km to mi|25}} east-southeast of [[Camrose, Alberta|Camrose]]. Founded in [[1905]] as a stop on the [[Canadian Pacific Railway]] line, it was named after [[Nicholas Bawlf]], who was then president of the [[Winnipeg Grain Exchange]]. |
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[[Bawlf School]], located in the village of Bawlf, is a K-12 school that serves a population of approximately 350 students. Students in high school come from Bawlf as well as neighbouring communities, including [[Round Hill]] and [[Rosalind]]. Bawlf School is well known for its academic and athletic achievements. It has won a number of regional and provincial championships in volleyball, basketball, and other sports. Bawlf School has been ranked among the top schools in Alberta for its high achievement at the high school level, according to the [[Fraser Institute Report Card on Alberta's High Schools]]. |
[[Bawlf School]], located in the village of Bawlf, is a K-12 school that serves a population of approximately 350 students. Students in high school come from Bawlf as well as neighbouring communities, including [[Round Hill]] and [[Rosalind]]. Bawlf School is well known for its academic and athletic achievements. It has won a number of regional and provincial championships in volleyball, basketball, and other sports. Bawlf School has been ranked among the top schools in Alberta for its high achievement at the high school level, according to the [[Fraser Institute Report Card on Alberta's High Schools]]. |
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* [[Kelsey, Alberta|Kelsey]] |
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* [[Camrose, Alberta|Camrose]] |
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==Demographics== |
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In 2006, Bawlf had a population of 367 living in 149 [[house|dwellings]], a 1.4% increase from 2001. The Village has an area of {{km2 to mi2|0.96|abbr=yes|wiki=yes}} and a [[population density]] of 381.1 inhabitants per square kilometer.<ref name=statcan2006>{{Cite web| url= http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4810009&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Bawlf&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4810009 | title= Bawlf - Community Statistics | author= Statistics Canada| authorlink= Statistics Canada| year= [[Canada 2006 Census|Census 2006]] | accessdate= 2007-06-05}}</ref> |
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*[http://www.albertafirst.com/profiles/statspack/20499.html Alberta First - Bawlf statistics] |
*[http://www.albertafirst.com/profiles/statspack/20499.html Alberta First - Bawlf statistics] |
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Revision as of 00:46, 6 June 2007
Bawlf | |
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Village | |
 Location of Bawlf | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| County | Camrose |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Robert Pasychnyk Sr. |
| • Governing body | Bawlf Village Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.96 km2 (0.37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 708 m (2,323 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 367 |
| • Density | 381.1/km2 (987/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Highways | Highway 13 Highway 854 |
| Website | Bawlf Website |
Bawlf is a Canadian village in Alberta, 52°55′N 112°28′W / 52.917°N 112.467°W, located Template:Km to mi east-southeast of Camrose. Founded in 1905 as a stop on the Canadian Pacific Railway line, it was named after Nicholas Bawlf, who was then president of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange.
Bawlf School, located in the village of Bawlf, is a K-12 school that serves a population of approximately 350 students. Students in high school come from Bawlf as well as neighbouring communities, including Round Hill and Rosalind. Bawlf School is well known for its academic and athletic achievements. It has won a number of regional and provincial championships in volleyball, basketball, and other sports. Bawlf School has been ranked among the top schools in Alberta for its high achievement at the high school level, according to the Fraser Institute Report Card on Alberta's High Schools.
Geography
Nearby communities include:
Demographics
In 2006, Bawlf had a population of 367 living in 149 dwellings, a 1.4% increase from 2001. The Village has an area of Template:Km2 to mi2 and a population density of 381.1 inhabitants per square kilometer.[1]
References
- ^ Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Bawlf - Community Statistics". Retrieved 2007-06-05.
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