Clive, Alberta

Clive /ˈklaɪv/ is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located 15 minutes east of Lacombe and 30 minutes from Red Deer.

Clive
Village
Village of Clive
Location in Alberta
Coordinates: 52°28′39″N 113°26′50″W
Country Canada
Province Alberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division8
Municipal districtLacombe County
Incorporated[1] 
 • VillageJanuary 9, 1912
Government
 • MayorLuci Henry
 • Governing bodyClive Village Council
 • MPBlaine Calkins
Area
 (2016)[2]
 • Land2.17 km2 (0.84 sq mi)
Elevation
850 m (2,790 ft)
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total715
 • Density328.8/km2 (852/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
HighwaysHighway 12
WebsiteOfficial website

The village was named in honour of Robert Clive, Commander-in-Chief, India.[3]

Demographics

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Clive recorded a population of 715 living in 286 of its 306 total private dwellings, a 5.9% change from its 2011 population of 675. With a land area of 2.17 km2 (0.84 sq mi), it had a population density of 329.5/km2 (853.4/sq mi) in 2016.[2]

In the 2011 Census, the Village of Clive had a population of 675 living in 252 of its 299 total dwellings, a 20.1% change from its 2006 population of 562. With a land area of 2.12 km2 (0.82 sq mi), it had a population density of 318.4/km2 (824.6/sq mi) in 2011.[4]

The population of the Village of Clive according to its 2007 municipal census is 610.[5]

Services

The Village of Clive has a grocery store, two bars and numerous other services.

Education

Clive School is located on the north end of Clive, with about 250-300 students enrolled in kindergarten through grade nine.[6]

Amenities

Clive has a skate park built beside the school. It includes two eight foot quarter pipes, two six foot quarter pipes, two four foot quarter pipes, a box, stairs, and a picnic table.

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See also

References
  1. "Location and History Profile: Village of Clive" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 14, 2016. p. 169. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  2. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  3. Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 35.
  4. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2012.
  5. Alberta Municipal Affairs (September 15, 2009). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  6. "Our Mission Statement". Clive School. Archived from the original on 31 January 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2017.

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