Debolt, Alberta

Debolt, Alberta

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Location of Debolt in Alberta
Debolt is a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada.

It was named after the Debolt family, who settled the area in the 1930's. As of 2006, the community had approximately 150 residents.Cite web| url= http://www.discoverthepeacecountry.com/htmlpages/debolt.html| title= Debolt| author= Discover the Peace Country| accessdate= 2007-06-21]

Debolt is located in Peace Country, km to mi|58|abbr=yes|wiki=yes east from Grande Prairie and km to mi|54|abbr=yes west of Valleyview along Highway 43.

It lies in the Smoky River valley, at an elevation of m to ft|640|abbr=yes. Administration lies with the Municipal District of Greenview. [Cite web| url= http://www.municipalaffairs.gov.ab.ca/cfml/profiles/data/0481_1.htm | title= Municipal District of Greenview No. 16 - Municipal Profile| author= Alberta Municipal Affairs| authorlink= Alberta Municipal Affairs| year= 2007| accessdate= 2007-06-21]

Economy

The economy is based on agriculture and cattle ranching, with services for the oil and gas industry growing in recent years. Forestry, logging and plywood production are other elements of the economy. De-In Industries, a granaries manufacturing plant, is one of the main employers in Debolt.

The community is served by Debolt Airport Airport codes|N/A|CFG4, located km to mi|2|abbr=yes north of the settlement.

Attractions

The "Hubert Memorial Park", a collection of early buildings and artifacts is located in Debolt.

"Legion Hall" is part of the "Debolt and District Pioneer Museum".

The community has a fire hall, a church (Gospel Light Alliance Church), a pub (Blue Apple Cafe) and a general store and gas station.

Debolt is the birthplace of Ken Belford, a poet living in Prince George, British Columbia.

ee also

*Hamlets of Alberta

References

Geographic Location (8-way)
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