- East Luther-Grand Valley, Ontario
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East Luther-Grand Valley — Township — 
Coat of armsMotto: Nature's Playground East Luther-Grand Valley within the Dufferin County
Coordinates: 43°57′N 80°22′W / 43.95°N 80.367°WCoordinates: 43°57′N 80°22′W / 43.95°N 80.367°W Country 
CanadaProvince 
OntarioCounty Dufferin Settled Formed January 1, 1995 Government – Mayor John K. Oosterhof – Federal riding Dufferin—Caledon – Prov. riding Dufferin—Caledon Area[1] – Land 158.20 km2 (61.1 sq mi) – Water 14.16 km2 (5.5 sq mi) 8.95% Population (2006)[1] – Total 2,844 – Density 18.0/km2 (46.6/sq mi) Population Growth between 2001-2006 is 0.1% Time zone EST (UTC-5) – Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4) Postal code L0N 1G0 Area code(s) 519 and 226 Website www.eastluthergrandvalley.ca East Luther-Grand Valley (2006 population 2,844) is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario, composed of the former township of East Luther and the former village of Grand Valley. The township is located within Dufferin County, and includes part of the Luther Marsh. The marsh covers over 10,000 acres (40 km²) including Luther Lake. The Grand River is one of the major sites in the town.
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Town limits
- The township's northern limit is Highway 10 and Highway 89; north of the limit is the township of Melancthon.
- The township's southern limit is Dufferin County Road 109; south of the limit is the township of East Garafraxa.
- The township's eastern limit is Amaranth-East Luther Townline; east of the limit is the township of Amaranth.
- The township's western limit is East Luther-West Luther Line; west of the limit is the township of Wellington North.
History
The formation of the town was a result of an amalgamation effective January 1, 1995. Grand Valley was damaged by an F4 tornado on May 31, 1985 that destroyed much of the town's infrastructure, which has since been rebuilt.
Notable Achievements
- Keith James Firth received the Grand Valley District Public School[2] Math Award (1979)
Local government
Town Hall
Address of Town Hall: 5 Dufferin County Road 25 (Main Street North)
Officials
- Mayor: John K. Oosterhof
- Deputy Mayor: John Ince
- Councillors:
- Bill Bus
- Steve Soloman
- Rick Taylor
Grand Valley B.I.A.
The Grand Valley B.I.A. is encouraging commerce developments in the town. In an attempt to accommodate new development, the town is in the process of updating the By-laws.
The Grand Valley B.I.A., is the smallest BIA in Ontario.
Major communities
The township comprises the communities of Colbeck, Grand Valley, Leggatt, Monticello, Peepabun and Tarbert.
Demographics (2006)
Canada census – East Luther-Grand Valley, Ontario Community Profile 2006 Population:
Land area:
Population density:
Median age:
Total private dwellings:
Mean household income:2,842 (0.1% from 2001)
158.2 km2 (61.1 sq mi)
18.0 /km2 (47 /sq mi)
37.4 (males: 37.4, females: 37.4)
1,031
$N/A
References: 2006[3]Population trend:[4]
- Population in 2006: 2844
- Population in 2001: 2842
- Population in 1996: 2773
- Population in 1991: 2559
Movies filmed in Grand Valley
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2007) [1]
References
- ^ a b "East Luther-Grand Valley community profile". 2006 Census data. Statistics Canada. http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3522010&Geo2=PR&Code2=35&Data=Count&SearchText=East%20Luther&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=. Retrieved 2011-01-18.
- ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_Grand_District_School_Board
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. 2009-02-24. http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
External links
Southgate Melancthon Wellington North 
Amaranth 
East Luther-Grand Valley 
Centre Wellington East Garafraxa Municipalities of Dufferin County, Ontario Towns Townships Categories:- Municipalities in Dufferin County, Ontario
- Township municipalities in Ontario
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