Fallis, Alberta Explained

Fallis
Settlement Type:Hamlet
Pushpin Map:CAN AB Parkland#Alberta
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Canada
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Alberta
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Central Alberta
Subdivision Type3:Census division
Subdivision Name3:No. 11
Subdivision Type4:Municipal district
Subdivision Name4:Parkland County
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1910
Population Total:54
Population As Of:2009
Timezone1:Mountain Time Zone
Utc Offset1:-7
Timezone1 Dst:Mountain Time Zone
Utc Offset1 Dst:-6
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:T0E 0V0
Area Codes:780

Fallis is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within Parkland County. It is located on Highway 16, approximately west of Spruce Grove. Fallis is home to the St. Aidan and St. Hilda Anglican Church which is a registered historic place.[1]

History

The first post office at Fallis was established in 1910. It was named for Mr. W.S. Fallis, an executive of the paint manufacturer, Sherwin Williams Company of Canada.[2]

Demographics

The population of Fallis according to the 2009 municipal census conducted by Parkland County is 54.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HistoricPlaces.ca - HistoricPlaces.ca.
  2. Book: Harrison, Tracey. Place Names of Alberta. Volume III: Central Alberta. University of Calgary Press. 1994. 1-895176-44-1. Calgary, AB. 89.
  3. Web site: 2009 Municipal Census . Parkland County . June 29, 2009 . January 6, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110715045055/http://www.parklandcounty.com/AssetFactory.aspx?did=3442 . July 15, 2011 .