Ryley

For other uses, see Ryley (disambiguation).
Ryley
Village
Village of Ryley

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Motto: Live the Life of Ryley
Ryley

Location of Ryley in Alberta

Coordinates: 53°17′22″N 112°25′42″W / 53.28944°N 112.42833°W / 53.28944; -112.42833Coordinates: 53°17′22″N 112°25′42″W / 53.28944°N 112.42833°W / 53.28944; -112.42833
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
Region Central Alberta
Census Division No. 10
Municipal district Beaver County
Founded 1909 (as Equity)
Incorporated 1910
Government[1]
  Mayor Lavonne Svenson
  Governing Body Ryley Village Council
  CAO Janet Winsnes
Area (2011)[2]
  Total 1.97 km2 (0.76 sq mi)
Elevation[3] 693 m (2,274 ft)
Population (2011)[2]
  Total 497
  Density 250/km2 (650/sq mi)
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
  Summer (DST) MDT (UTC-6)
Postal Code T0B 4A0
Area code(s) 780
Highways 14
854
Waterways Creeks to the east form the head of Vermilion River
Amisk Creek to the west runs north to Beaverhill Lake
Website Official website

Ryley is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located in Beaver County, along Highway 14 between the City of Edmonton and the Town of Viking. The City of Camrose is approximately 58 km (36 mi) south of Ryley. The village was named in 1908 after George Urquhart Ryley, Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad Land Commissioner at the time.[4]

Demographics

In the 2011 Census, the Village of Ryley had a population of 497 living in 215 of its 241 total dwellings, an 8.5% change from its 2006 population of 458. With a land area of 1.97 km2 (0.76 sq mi), it had a population density of 252.3/km2 (653.4/sq mi) in 2011.[2]

In 2006, Ryley had a population of 458 living in 221 dwellings, a 4.8% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 1.97 km2 (0.76 sq mi) and a population density of 232.1/km2 (601/sq mi).[5]

Governance

As set out by the Alberta Municipal Government Act, and overseen by Alberta Municipal Affairs, the village is governed by five councillors, who are elected at-large every four years. Lavonne Svenson is the mayor. The chief administrative officer, Janet Winsnes, is the head of village administration.

Attractions

Ryley boasts many facilities, such as Alberta's only indoor swimming pool in a village, a school which operates four days a week, a museum, a three-sheet indoor curling rink, an outdoor skating rink, a skate park, and a community hall.

Living museum and saddlery, George's Harness & Saddlery, with owner/operator Morley Knudslien
The sports grounds

See also

References

  1. "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. February 5, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
  3. "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town)" (PDF) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  4. Royal Canadian Legion. Ryley Branch, No. 192. Ladies' Auxiliary. Ryley Branch. Book Committee (1978). Beaver tales : history of Ryley & district. p. 10.
  5. Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Ryley - Community Profile". Retrieved June 9, 2007.

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