Camrose

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Camrose
Location in Alberta
Camrose, Alberta
Camrose
Camrose
State : CanadaCanada Canada
Province : Alberta
Municipal District: Camrose County No. 22nd
Coordinates : 53 ° 1 ′  N , 112 ° 50 ′  W Coordinates: 53 ° 1 ′  N , 112 ° 50 ′  W
Height : 740  m
Area : 31.14 km²
Residents : 15,620 (as of 2006)
Population density : 501.6 inhabitants / km²
Time zone : Mountain Time ( UTC − 7 )
Postal code : T4V
Website : www.camrose.ca

Camrose is a city in central Alberta ( Canada ) in the midst of the most productive agricultural areas in the prairie . It originally grew along a railroad line and continues to grow along Highway 13 today . Camrose is a scenic city with a variety of parks, which is why it is also called the city ​​of roses . A high proportion of Camrose residents are retired.

geography

Camrose is located about 90 km from Edmonton , capital of Alberta, located in a scenic transition region between prairie and boreal forest , the Aspen Parkland ( Espen -Nature) is called. It is an important center for the small agricultural communities in the area. The Stoney Creek flows through the city and joins the Battle River .

history

The area around Camrose was settled around 1900. Back then, the nearby settlement of Wetaskiwin was an important center for the pioneers - it was typically the last stop before they set out in search of nearby land. The area that would later become Camrose was about a day's journey along the Wetaskiwin railway line, making it a popular spot on the pioneer walk. The first business people and settlers soon came, mainly from Scandinavian countries, but also from the USA . At that time the place was called the Stoney Creek Settlement . In 1904, mail was delivered, the first shops opened and the first RCMP police officer took up his duties.

On May 4, 1905, the settlement became an independent village under the name Sparling , named after the Reverend Dr. Sparling. However, because the name was often confused with Sperling and Stirling, the local council renamed the place Camrose in 1906. There is no factual evidence as to why it was named, but it is commonly believed to have been named after a location in South Wales . In December 1906 Camrose became a separate village.

In 1906 Camrose got its first newspaper, the Camrose Mail , which was replaced in 1908 by the Camrose Canadian , which still exists today. In 1907 the city built its first administrative building, which also included the first police station and fire station. In October 1907 Camrose was connected to the telephone network by the Alberta State Telephone Company and by 1908 approximately 50 residents had a telephone connection. The first power plant was built in 1911.

From 1905 to 1914, there was major railway construction in the Camrose area. Camrose became a minor railroad hub because it was on rail lines that ran to Edmonton and Calgary , as well as many of the smaller towns in central Alberta such as Vegreville , Stettler , Drumheller, and Wetaskiwin . By 1914, 12 passenger trains were passing through Camrose every day. At the time, Camrose's growth was closely tied to the railroad.

On June 26, 1913, the first university building of Camrose Lutheran College opened. Today this university still exists under the name Augustana University College , it is now closely associated with the University of Alberta.

During World War II , Camrose Market Square was converted into an Army training camp. Thousands of Canadian young men came to Camrose to receive their basic education.

Camrose became a city on January 1, 1955. The old post office building was converted into a new town hall by 1958. But because Camrose had already sold the old town hall to the Canadian government in 1954, the town council had to meet in the hall of the local Methodist church for almost three years in between .

Camrose has continued to grow since then, even after the railroad's importance declined. It now extends along Highway 13 and is becoming an increasingly important stopping point for travelers. Since the introduction of the Big Valley Jamboree Fest in Camrose, it has moved even further towards tourism and tourism.

education

The primary college in Camrose is Augustana University College , the most recent addition to the University of Alberta . Founded as a Lutheran college, Augustana now offers a program similar to that of the university. There is also the Canadian Lutheran Bible College and the Gardner Bible College in Camrose.

Camrose has both a public and a Catholic school board. The public school board, called the Battle River Regional Division, operates 37 schools in the Camrose area. The Catholic school authority maintains a primary school and a high school.

Culture and sights

Parks

Camrose is often called the "City of Roses " because of its variety of parks, which are home to large numbers of wild roses . Local rose breeder Jerry Twomey also bred and patented the Camrose Rose . Bred to withstand Alberta's harsh climate, the Camrose rose was introduced to Camrose in 1995. It can be viewed at the Bill Fowler Center .

  • The Jubilee Park is located in a valley and equipped with barbecue facilities, a meandering stream itself and large open lawns.
  • The Mirror Lake is located in the center of town. Mirror Lake Park is the hub of Camrose's urban parks. On the shore of the lake is the Bill Fowler Center with the Chamber of Commerce and the Tourist Information Center. The center is characterized by a mural carved in red brick. The picture shows many of the native animal species in the Mirror Lake area.

Sport and recreation

The main stadium in Camrose is the Max McLean Arena , where the Viking Cup ice hockey tournaments and Camrose Kodiak's AJHL Games are held. Camrose has a swimming pool and numerous other sports facilities.

sons and daughters of the town

media

The Camrose Canadian , a small bi-weekly newspaper that has been around since 1908, is distributed in Camrose . Camrose also has its own local television channel, which is mainly used for promotional purposes.

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