Paradise Valley, Alberta Explained

Paradise Valley
Official Name:Village of Paradise Valley
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Canada Alberta#Canada
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Paradise Valley
Pushpin Mapsize:220
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Canada
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Alberta
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Central Alberta
Subdivision Type3:Census division
Subdivision Name3:10
Subdivision Type4:Municipal district
Subdivision Name4:County of Vermilion River
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Mary Arnold
Leader Title1:Governing body
Leader Name1:Paradise Valley Village Council
Established Title:Founded
Established Title1:Incorporated[1]
Established Date1: 
Established Title2: • Village
Established Date2:January 1, 1964
Area Footnotes: (2021)
Area Land Km2:0.63
Population As Of:2021
Population Total:153
Population Density Km2:243.6
Timezone:MST
Utc Offset:−07:00
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:−06:00
Coordinates:53.0311°N -110.2947°W
Elevation M:630
Postal Code Type:Postal code span
Postal Code:T0B 3R0
Area Code:780
Blank Name:Highways
Blank Info:Highway 897
Highway 614

Paradise Valley is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is east of Highway 897 approximately 37km (23miles) south of Kitscoty.

The economic base of the village is largely agricultural. Nearby hog operations and the Co-Op seed cleaning plant also contribute to local production.

History

Paradise Valley has a long and rich agricultural history. The town was once host to six grain elevators along the rail line. Now, only one still stands, having been converted to the Climb Thru Time Museum. The project was spearheaded by Parke Dobson and Don Purser, as well as numerous others in the community.

The first school in the town was opened in 1930.[2]

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Paradise Valley had a population of 153 living in 57 of its 75 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 179. With a land area of, it had a population density of in 2021.[3]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Paradise Valley recorded a population of 179 living in 73 of its 76 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 174. With a land area of 0.63km2, it had a population density of in 2016.[4]

Facilities

There are several churches and a K-12 school, the E.H. Walter School, part of the Buffalo Trail Public Schools Regional Division No. 28 in Paradise Valley. There is a public arena and curling rink on the north side of town that also houses a cafe.

The village office, post office, firehall and village shop are all located downtown. The Agricultural Society Hall and Alberta Treasury Branch can also be found downtown.

Paradise Valley is home to a café and Climb Thru Time Museum run by the Paradise Valley Historical Society.

Events

Paradise Valley is the home of the Three Cities Arena, the site of the Three Cities Park and the site of the annual Three Cities Fair. Three Cities refers to Paradise Valley and the nearby hamlets of McLaughlin and Rivercourse.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Location and History Profile: Village of Paradise Valley. Alberta Municipal Affairs. 505. October 21, 2016. October 23, 2016.
  2. Book: Ronaghan, Allen. Earnest-Minded Men : an account of local government in the County of Vermilion River. 1973. County of Vermilion River. Kitscoty, Alberta. 282.
  3. Web site: Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities) . . February 9, 2022 . February 9, 2022.
  4. Web site: Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta) . . February 8, 2017 . February 8, 2017.