Turner Valley, Alberta

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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = CAN
subdivision_type1 = Province
subdivision_name1 = AB
subdivision_type2 = Region
subdivision_name2 = Calgary Region
subdivision_type3 = Census Division
subdivision_name3 = No. 6
subdivision_type4 = Municipal District
subdivision_name4 = Foothills No. 31
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Marjorie Straub
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leader_name1 = Turner Valley Town Council
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established_title = Incorporated
established_date = 1930
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population_total = 1,908
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timezone = Mountain Standard
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latd=50 |latm=40 |lats=26 |latNS=N
longd=114 |longm=16 |longs=43 |longEW=W
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postal_code_type = Postal Code
postal_code = T0L 2A0
area_code = +1-403
blank_name = Highways
blank_info = Highway 7
Highway 22
Highway 546
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blank1_info = Sheep River
website = [http://www.turnervalley.ca Town of Turner Valley]
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Turner Valley is a small town in Alberta, Canada. It is located km to mi|60|abbr=yes|wiki=yes southwest of Calgary.

Situated on Highway 22 (The Cowboy Trail), [ [http://www.thecowboytrail.com/ The Cowboy Trail] ] the town was once the centre of an oil and natural gas boom. For 30 years, the Turner Valley Oilfields was a major supplier of oil and gas and the largest producer in the British Empire, but is presently undergoing a mini-recession. Turner Valley is just 3 km from its sister town, Black Diamond to the east and about 25 km from a relatively undeveloped portion of Kananaskis Country.

Demographics

In 2006, Turner Valley had a population of 1,908 living in 794 dwellings, an 18.7% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of km2 to mi2|5.45|abbr=yes|wiki=yes and a population density of Pop density km2 to mi2|350.1| spell=UK | abbr=yes.Cite web| url= http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4806009&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Turner%20Valley&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4806009 | title= Turner Valley - Community Profile | author= Statistics Canada| authorlink= Statistics Canada| year= Census 2006 | accessdate= 2007-06-13]

Notable natives

*Laureen Harper, wife of the current Prime Minister Stephen Harper, was born here.
*Dwight Lodeweges, former NASL and Dutch Eredivisie soccer player.

Recreation & Facilities

*Turner Valley Golf and Country Club [http://www.turnervalleygolf.com/] - 18-hole, semi-private course open April to October.
*Dr. Lander Memorial Pool - An outdoor swimming pool open late May until August. Current Fees [http://www.turnervalley.ca/documents/2007SeasonPoolPasesandFees.pdf]
*Turner Valley Outdoor Rink and Skateboard Park - Unsupervised ice surface with public skating and shinny in the winter. Skateboard park during warmer months.
*Friendship Trail - 3 km paved trail connecting to Black Diamond.
*Kananaskis Country - 25 km west of Turner Valley. Offers camping, hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, fishing, bird watching. [http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/enjoying_alberta/parks/featured/kananaskis/parks_sheep.asp]

chools

*Turner Valley Elementary-Jr. High - Grades K-6High School students attend Oilfields High School in Black Diamond.

ee also

*Towns of Alberta

References

External links

* [http://www.turnervalley.ca Town of Turner Valley]
* [http://www.foothillsguide.com THE FOOTHILLS GUIDE - Turner Valley Community/Regional Portal (Business Listings, Classifieds, & Events)]

Geographic Location (8-way)
Centre = Turner Valley
North = Calgary
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