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The current school district for Warfield is School District 20 Kootenay-Columbia.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Aboriginal education enhancement agreement|author=School District #20 (Kootenay-Columbia, B.C.)|author2=Ministry of Education: Aboriginal Education Enhancements Branch|date=2008|publisher=[Ministry of Education]|oclc=489627034}}</ref> Currently, Warfield offers one elementary school and one preschool. |
The current school district for Warfield is School District 20 Kootenay-Columbia.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Aboriginal education enhancement agreement|author=School District #20 (Kootenay-Columbia, B.C.)|author2=Ministry of Education: Aboriginal Education Enhancements Branch|date=2008|publisher=[Ministry of Education]|oclc=489627034}}</ref> Currently, Warfield offers one elementary school and one preschool. |
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Revision as of 02:06, 24 February 2020
Warfield | |
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| The Corporation of the Village of Warfield[1] | |
| Nickname: Jewel of the Kootenays | |
  Warfield Location of Warfield in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 49°05′43″N 117°44′42″W / 49.09528°N 117.74500°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| Region | West Kootenay |
| Regional district | Kootenay-Boundary |
| Incorporated | 8 December 1952 |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Warfield Village Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 1,729 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| Highways | 3B, 22 |
| Website | Official website |
Warfield is a village located in southern British Columbia in the West Kootenay region. It is located at the west end of Trail at the bottom of the Rossland hill.
Climate
| Climate data for Warfield | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 11.1 (52.0) |
14.0 (57.2) |
22.0 (71.6) |
30.6 (87.1) |
35.6 (96.1) |
37.2 (99.0) |
41.1 (106.0) |
39.1 (102.4) |
36.0 (96.8) |
26.1 (79.0) |
18.3 (64.9) |
14.4 (57.9) |
41.1 (106.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 0.5 (32.9) |
3.3 (37.9) |
9.2 (48.6) |
15.0 (59.0) |
19.8 (67.6) |
23.3 (73.9) |
27.8 (82.0) |
28.1 (82.6) |
22.1 (71.8) |
12.8 (55.0) |
4.5 (40.1) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
13.8 (56.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −1.8 (28.8) |
0.1 (32.2) |
4.6 (40.3) |
9.1 (48.4) |
13.5 (56.3) |
16.9 (62.4) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.4 (68.7) |
15.2 (59.4) |
8.1 (46.6) |
2.0 (35.6) |
−2.4 (27.7) |
8.9 (48.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −4.0 (24.8) |
−3.1 (26.4) |
0.0 (32.0) |
3.2 (37.8) |
7.1 (44.8) |
10.5 (50.9) |
12.9 (55.2) |
12.7 (54.9) |
8.4 (47.1) |
3.4 (38.1) |
−0.5 (31.1) |
−4.5 (23.9) |
3.8 (38.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −27.8 (−18.0) |
−27.2 (−17.0) |
−21.1 (−6.0) |
−11.1 (12.0) |
−4.5 (23.9) |
2.8 (37.0) |
0.6 (33.1) |
4.0 (39.2) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
−13.3 (8.1) |
−20.5 (−4.9) |
−31.1 (−24.0) |
−31.1 (−24.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 78.4 (3.09) |
60.6 (2.39) |
66.1 (2.60) |
62.0 (2.44) |
74.0 (2.91) |
74.4 (2.93) |
48.2 (1.90) |
35.5 (1.40) |
39.7 (1.56) |
51.4 (2.02) |
96.5 (3.80) |
92.4 (3.64) |
779.0 (30.67) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 27.8 (1.09) |
35.2 (1.39) |
55.8 (2.20) |
60.7 (2.39) |
73.9 (2.91) |
74.4 (2.93) |
48.2 (1.90) |
35.5 (1.40) |
39.7 (1.56) |
49.7 (1.96) |
64.4 (2.54) |
34.7 (1.37) |
599.9 (23.62) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 50.6 (19.9) |
25.4 (10.0) |
10.3 (4.1) |
1.4 (0.6) |
0.1 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.7 (0.7) |
32.0 (12.6) |
57.7 (22.7) |
179.1 (70.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 15.2 | 13.6 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 15.7 | 15.1 | 9.0 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 11.4 | 17.0 | 16.1 | 157.2 |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 6.7 | 8.1 | 12.9 | 14.4 | 15.7 | 15.1 | 9.0 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 11.3 | 13.1 | 5.1 | 126.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 10.6 | 7.3 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 6.5 | 12.8 | 41.3 |
| Source: [2] | |||||||||||||
Government
On the provincial level, Warfield is a part of the electoral district of Kootenay West (provincial electoral district). The riding, which has traditionally voted for the British Columbia New Democratic Party, is currently represented by NDP MLA Katrine Conroy.
In the House of Commons of Canada, Warfield is represented in the electoral district of South Okanagan—West Kootenay. Created prior to the 2015 General Election, the seat is currently held by NDP Member of Parliament Richard Cannings (British Columbia politician).
School District
The current school district for Warfield is School District 20 Kootenay-Columbia.[3] Currently, Warfield offers one elementary school and one preschool.
Schools
| School | Enrollment | Grades | Mascot | Principal | Offered sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James L Webster Elementary School | 295 | K-7 | Leo the Lion | Mr Stefani | Volleyball (6–7), Basketball (6–7), Cross Country (1–7), and Track (4–7). |
| Warfield Preschool (Associated with Webster) | Not confirmed | Preschool (3–5 years old) | Not known | Mr Stefani | N/A |
References
- ^ "British Columbia Regional Districts, Municipalities, Corporate Name, Date of Incorporation and Postal Address" (XLS). British Columbia Ministry of Communities, Sport and Cultural Development. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ "Calculation Information for 1981 to 2010 Canadian Normals Data". Environment Canada. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
- ^ School District #20 (Kootenay-Columbia, B.C.); Ministry of Education: Aboriginal Education Enhancements Branch (2008). Aboriginal education enhancement agreement. [Ministry of Education]. OCLC 489627034.
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External links
49°05′43″N 117°44′04″W / 49.09528°N 117.73444°W