Paradise Valley, Alberta
Paradise Valley is a village in central Alberta, Canada, located just off Highway 897 about 37 km (23 mi) south of Kitscoty.
Paradise Valley | |
|---|---|
| Village of Paradise Valley | |
  Paradise Valley Location of Paradise Valley  Paradise Valley Paradise Valley (Canada) | |
| Coordinates: 53°1′52″N 110°17′41″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | County of Vermilion River |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | January 1, 1964 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mary Arnold |
| • Governing body | Paradise Valley Village Council |
| Area (2016)[3] | |
| • Land | 0.63 km2 (0.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 630 m (2,070 ft) |
| Population (2016)[3] | |
| • Total | 179 |
| • Density | 285/km2 (740/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Postal code span | T0B 3R0 |
| Area code(s) | 780 |
| Highways | Highway 897 Highway 614 |
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.[4]
Climate
| Climate data for Paradise Valley 1981 to 2010 Canadian Climate Normals station data | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 9.0 (48.2) |
10.0 (50.0) |
17.5 (63.5) |
28.5 (83.3) |
33.0 (91.4) |
39.0 (102.2) |
40.0 (104.0) |
38.5 (101.3) |
33.5 (92.3) |
28.0 (82.4) |
14.5 (58.1) |
10.0 (50.0) |
40.0 (104.0) |
| Average high °C (°F) | −9.3 (15.3) |
−6.3 (20.7) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
10.7 (51.3) |
17.6 (63.7) |
21.5 (70.7) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.6 (74.5) |
17.4 (63.3) |
9.5 (49.1) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
−8.5 (16.7) |
8.1 (46.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −14.2 (6.4) |
−11.4 (11.5) |
−5.3 (22.5) |
4.3 (39.7) |
10.4 (50.7) |
14.7 (58.5) |
16.8 (62.2) |
16.2 (61.2) |
10.5 (50.9) |
3.5 (38.3) |
−6.9 (19.6) |
−13.2 (8.2) |
2.1 (35.8) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −19.1 (−2.4) |
−16.6 (2.1) |
−10.4 (13.3) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
3.3 (37.9) |
7.8 (46.0) |
9.8 (49.6) |
8.8 (47.8) |
3.6 (38.5) |
−2.6 (27.3) |
−11.2 (11.8) |
−17.8 (0.0) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −41.5 (−42.7) |
−44.0 (−47.2) |
−36.5 (−33.7) |
−22.0 (−7.6) |
−12.0 (10.4) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
1.0 (33.8) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
−10.0 (14.0) |
−23.5 (−10.3) |
−34.0 (−29.2) |
−42.5 (−44.5) |
−44.0 (−47.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 18.4 (0.72) |
11.0 (0.43) |
16.7 (0.66) |
28.6 (1.13) |
36.5 (1.44) |
61.1 (2.41) |
70.3 (2.77) |
48.7 (1.92) |
31.2 (1.23) |
15.9 (0.63) |
19.1 (0.75) |
18.4 (0.72) |
375.8 (14.80) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 1 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.01) |
1.4 (0.06) |
13.2 (0.52) |
32.5 (1.28) |
61.1 (2.41) |
70.3 (2.77) |
48.5 (1.91) |
29.4 (1.16) |
8.6 (0.34) |
1.5 (0.06) |
0.5 (0.02) |
268.3 (10.56) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 18.4 (7.2) |
11 (4.3) |
16.7 (6.6) |
28.6 (11.3) |
36.5 (14.4) |
61.1 (24.1) |
70.3 (27.7) |
48.7 (19.2) |
31.2 (12.3) |
15.9 (6.3) |
19.1 (7.5) |
18.4 (7.2) |
375.8 (148.0) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 115 |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 71 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 50 |
| Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada[5] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
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 2.9% change from its 2011 population of 174. With a land area of 0.63 km2 (0.24 sq mi), it had a population density of 284.1/km2 (735.9/sq mi) in 2016.[3]
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Paradise Valley had a population of 174 living in 68 of its 77 total dwellings, a -4.9% change from its 2006 population of 183. With a land area of 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi), it had a population density of 305.3/km2 (790.6/sq mi) in 2011.[6]
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.
References
- "Location and History Profile: Village of Paradise Valley" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 21, 2016. p. 505. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. September 22, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- "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.
- Ronaghan, Allen (1973). Earnest-Minded Men : an account of local government in the County of Vermillion River. Kitscoty, Alberta: County of Vermillion River. p. 282.
- "1981 to 2010 Canadian Climate Normals station data". Environment and Climate Change Canada. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
- "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.
