Coaldale, Alberta
Coaldale, Alberta | |
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Town | |
Location of Coaldale, Alberta | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Southern Alberta |
Census division | 2 |
County | Lethbridge |
Government | |
• Mayor | Doug Foxall |
• Governing body | Coaldale Town Council |
Area | |
• Total | 8.03 km2 (3.10 sq mi) |
Elevation | 865 m (2,838 ft) |
Population (200) | |
• Total | 6,104 |
Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
Highways | Highway 3 Highway 845 |
Waterway | Chin Lakes |
Website | Town 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.