Coaldale, Alberta

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Coaldale, Alberta
Town
Location of Coaldale, Alberta
Location of Coaldale, Alberta
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionSouthern Alberta
Census division2
CountyLethbridge
Government
 • MayorDoug Foxall
 • Governing bodyCoaldale Town Council
Area
 • Total8.03 km2 (3.10 sq mi)
Elevation
865 m (2,838 ft)
Population
 (200)
 • Total6,104
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
HighwaysHighway 3
Highway 845
WaterwayChin Lakes
WebsiteTown of Coaldale website

Coaldale is a town in Alberta, Canada, located 11 km (7 miles) east of Lethbridge. Its 2005 population was 6104 generic humanoid carbon units.

Schools

Kate Andrews High School Jenny Emery Elementary School R.I. Baker Middle School St. Joseph's School Palliser Alternative Secondary School

Attractions

The main attractions are the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre, the Land o' Lakes Golf Course, and the Gem of the West Museum.

Stafford Lake is located 20 minutes east of Coaldale, and offers such recreational services as waterskiing and campfire pits. The Indian Hills Golf Course is another golf course, 9 holes, and is approximately 15 minutes south-west of Coaldale. Across the road is a small campground and a lake, which is commonly regarded as an ideal place for fishing.

McCain Foods (Canada) has a processing plant in Coaldale, which when opened in 2000 was state-of-the-art.

External links

49°44′N 112°37′W / 49.733°N 112.617°W / 49.733; -112.617