Three Creeks, Alberta Explained

Official Name:Three Creeks
Pushpin Map:Canada Alberta
Pushpin Label Position:none
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Three Creeks in Alberta
Pushpin Mapsize:220
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Canada
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Alberta
Subdivision Type2:Census division
Subdivision Name2:No. 17
Subdivision Type3:Municipal district
Subdivision Name3:Northern Sunrise County
Government Type:Unincorporated
Leader Title:Governing body
Leader Name:Northern Sunrise County Council
Timezone:MST
Utc Offset:-7
Coordinates:56.3503°N -117.0834°W
Elevation M:540

Three Creeks is an unincorporated community in northern Alberta, Canada.

The name of the community is a reference to the three creeks that flow west through the community into the Peace River, among them being Wesley Creek and Carmon Creek.

The Three Creeks Provincial Grazing Reserve provides hunting grounds for moose and deer.[1]

Administration

The community is located in census division No. 17. It is administered by Northern Sunrise County and is represented by the Ward 5-Three Creeks councillor.[2]

Geography

The community is located along Highway 688, approximately 25km (16miles) northeast of the Town of Peace River. It has an elevation of 540 m (1772 ft).

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Three Creeks. Alberta Sustainable Resource Development. Alberta Sustainable Resource Development. 2010-10-17.
  2. Web site: Reeve and Council. Northern Sunrise County . 2010-10-17.