County of Northern Lights
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The County of Northern Lights is a municipal district in northwest Alberta, Canada. Located in Census Division 17, its municipal office is located in the Town of Manning.
The municipality recently changed its name from the Municipal District (M.D.) of Northern Lights No. 22 to the County of Northern Lights. The Province of Alberta officially approved the name change on February 3, 2010.[3]
On April 1, 1995, the M.D. of Northern Lights No. 22 was formed through the incorporation of the former Improvement District No. 22 as a municipal district.
Geography
Communities and localities
The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the County of Northern Lights.[4]
The following hamlets are located within the County of Northern Lights.[4]
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The following localities are located within the County of Northern Lights.[5]
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Demographics
As a
As a census subdivision in the
Attractions
- Figure Eight Lake Provincial Recreation Area
- Leddy Lake Provincial Recreation Area
- Sulphur Lake Provincial Recreation Area
- Notikewin Provincial Park
See also
References
- Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 9, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- Province of Alberta (February 3, 2010). "Order in Council 24/2010". Retrieved February 3, 2010.
- ^ Alberta Municipal Affairs. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006, Economic Regions: 4817076 - Northern Lights No. 22, geographical codes and localities, 2006". Statistics Canada. March 5, 2010. Archived from the original on May 25, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- Alberta Municipal Affairs. November 22, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.