Myrnam, Alberta

Myrnam
—  Village  —
Village of Myrnam
Location of Myrnam in Alberta
Coordinates: 53°39′39.8″N 111°13′52.5″W / 53.661056°N 111.23125°W / 53.661056; -111.23125Coordinates: 53°39′39.8″N 111°13′52.5″W / 53.661056°N 111.23125°W / 53.661056; -111.23125
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Central Alberta
Census division	10
County	Two Hills
Founded	1908
Incorporated	1930
Government
– Mayor	Ed Sosnowksi
– Governing body	Myrnam Village Council
– MLA
Area
– Total	2.76 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Elevation	605 m (1,985 ft)
Population (2006)[1]
– Total	362
– Density	131/km2 (339.3/sq mi)
Time zone	MST (UTC-7)
Highways	Highway 45

Myrnam is a village in east central Alberta, Canada. It is located approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of the capital city, Edmonton, and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) east-south-east of the town of Two Hills. Its economic base is mixed farming, cattle farming, and grain farming.

History

Myrnam's post office opened in August 1908, and a small settlement formed around it. It was largely made up of Ukrainian immigrants, and named itself with the Ukrainian word meaning "peace to us." The Canadian Pacific Railway established a siding and townsite in 1927, and named it after the original settlement. It was incorporated as a village on August 22, 1930.

The former Myrnam Hospital is featured in a Historica Minute, documenting the village's contribution to the construction of a larger hospital to service Myrnam and area.^[2]

Geography

Myrnam is located 5 minutes south of the North Saskatchewan River, which provides both summer and winter recreational opportunities. It is on a flyway for Canada geese, snow geese, and sandhill cranes, providing opportunities for birdwatchers. There are two bird sanctuaries located near Myrnam, and Fort de L'Isle Historical Site is nearby.

Education

Located in Myrnam is New Myrnam School, with a K-12 student population of about 144. The school also educates children from the neighbouring communities of Derwent and Beauvallon. The school has teams for a variety of sports, including curling, volleyball, badminton, and basketball. Every winter, the school holds a carnival/sports day called "Mukluk" for its students.

Demographics

In 2006, Myrnam had a population of 362 living in 173 dwellings, a 12.4% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 2.76 km² (1.07 sq mi) and a population density of 131.3 /km² (340 /sq mi).^[1]

Notable residents

• Birthplace of Toronto Maple Leaf Rocky Saganiuk

Activities and Clubs

• The Myrnam and District Ukrainian Dance Club
• Myrnam Soccer Club
• Annual Softball Tournament (June)
• Myrnam 4-H Club
• Fun and Fair Days (July)

See also

• List of communities in Alberta
• List of villages in Alberta

External links

• New Myrnam School Website
• Village of Myrnam Website

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Myrnam - Community Profile". http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4810051&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Myrnam&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4810051. Retrieved 2007-06-08. 
2. ^ http://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=10207