Fallis, Alberta
Fallis is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within Parkland County.[2] It is located on Highway 16, approximately 49 kilometres (30 mi) west of Spruce Grove. Fallis is home to the St. Aidan and St. Hilda Anglican Church which is a registered historic place.[3]
Fallis | |
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| Coordinates: 53°35′07″N 114°38′27″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | No. 11 |
| Municipal district | Parkland County |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Population (2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 54 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (Mountain Time Zone) |
| Postal code | |
| Area codes | 780 |
History
The first post office at Fallis was established in 1910. It was named for Mr. W.S. Fallis, an executive of the paint manufacturer, Sherwin Williams Company of Canada.[4]
Demographics
The population of Fallis according to the 2009 municipal census conducted by Parkland County is 54.[1]
References
- Parkland County (June 29, 2009). "2009 Municipal Census". Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- "HistoricPlaces.ca - HistoricPlaces.ca".
- Harrison, Tracey (1994). Place Names of Alberta. Volume III: Central Alberta. Calgary, AB: University of Calgary Press. p. 89. ISBN 1-895176-44-1.
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