Pine Lake, Alberta
Pine Lake is an unincorporated community in Red Deer County in the province of Alberta.
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Pine Lake
Location of Pine Lake Alberta
Name
Pine Lake got its name from the adjacent lake, the lake used to be known as Ghost Pine Lake from a native legend.[1]
History
The Pine Lake post office opened in 1895.[1] Telephone lines arrive in 1912.[2] On July 14, 2000 it was hit by the Pine Lake Tornado, a killer F3 tornado.[3]
Attractions
Pine Lake is home to a number of campgrounds and cottages, including Salvation Army Pine Lake Camp Whispering Pines G&CC, Leisure Campground and Pelican Bay.
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References
- Sanders, Harry (2004). The Story Behind Alberta Names. Red Deer Press. p. 244. ISBN 978-0-88995-256-0.
- Cheek, Orville (1972). Buried Treasures. The History of Elnora, Pine-Lake and Huxley. Elnora, Alberta: Elnora History Committee. p. 213. ISBN 0-919212-21-2.
- "Deadly Skies: Canada's Most Destructive Tornadoes". CBC. July 16, 2000. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
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