Barons, Alberta
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| Village of Barons | |
| Motto: Wheat Heart of the West | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 2 |
| County | Lethbridge |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Ron Gorzitza |
| - Governing body | Barons Village Council |
| Area | |
| - Total | 0.68 km² (0.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 965 m (3,166 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| - Total | 276 |
| - Density | 405.0/km² (1,048.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code span | T0L 0G0 |
| Highways | Highway 23 Highway 520 |
Barons is a village in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located 51 kilometers (32 mi) north of Lethbridge along Highway 23.
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[edit] History
The Canadian Pacific Railway purchased the present townsite of Barons in early 1909. Charles S. Noble, an agent for the CPR sold lots to settlers. he train station was originally named "Baron", but public usage eventually evolved to "Barons".
Barons became a village on 6 May 1910 and early buildings included a hardware store, a grocery store, lumber yards, a bank, a feedmill, a dance hall, an opera house and a hotel.
[edit] Government
The village is governed by a council comprised of a mayor and two councillors.
[edit] Services
High speed wireless Internet access is available from Figment Cablesystems via the Alberta SuperNet.
[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Barons had a population of 276 living in 135 dwellings, a 2.8% decrease from 2001. The Village has an area of 0.68 km² (0.3 sq mi) and a population density of 405.0 inhabitants per square kilometer.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). Barons - Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-06-05.
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