Wayne, Alberta Explained

Wayne
Settlement Type:Former hamlet
Pushpin Map:CAN AB Drumheller#Canada Alberta
Pushpin Mapsize:220
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Canada
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Alberta
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Town of Drumheller
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Title1:Governing body
Timezone:MST
Utc Offset:−7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:−6
Coordinates:51.382°N -112.66°W
Elevation M:695
Area Code:403, 587, 825

Wayne is a community within the Town of Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. It was previously a hamlet within the former Municipal District (MD) of Badlands No. 7[1] prior to the MD's amalgamation with the former City of Drumheller on January 1, 1998.[2]

Wayne is located approximately 10km (10miles) southeast of Drumheller's main townsite and 104km (65miles) northeast of Calgary. It lies in the Rosebud River valley and has an elevation of 695m (2,280feet). It is accessed via Highway 10X from Rosedale to the north through a 150adj=midNaNadj=mid canyon in the badlands, across 11 bridges that span the Rosebud River.

Wayne is within Census Division No. 5 and was in the federal riding of Crowfoot.

Attractions

Wayne was the site of several coal mines that were closed in the 1950s. It is host to a few historic sites, including the Rosedeer Hotel.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Town of Drumheller Municipal Development Plan: Volume 1 Background Study . Town of Drumheller and Palliser Regional Municipal Services . PDF . 5 . April 21, 2008 . October 10, 2013.
  2. Web site: Location and History Profile: Town of Drumheller . Alberta Municipal Affairs . October 4, 2013 . October 10, 2013.
  3. Web site: Stefanic . Cassandra . 2023-09-16 . This Alberta 'ghost town' has a working saloon & hotel that you can visit this fall . 2023-09-20 . Curiocity . en-US.