Former hamlet in Alberta, Canada
| Western Monarch | |
|---|---|
| Former hamlet | |
 Tipple and main ore conveyor at the adjacent Atlas Coal Mine | |
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| Coordinates: 51°19′48″N 112°28′52″W / 51.330°N 112.481°W / 51.330; -112.481 | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Municipality | Town of Drumheller |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Heather Colberg |
| • Governing body |
Drumheller Town Council
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| Population | |
| • Total | 10 |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
Western Monarch, also known as Atlas, is a former hamlet in central Alberta that is now a community within the Town of Drumheller.
History
The adjacent Atlas Coal Mine was operational from 1936 to 1974. Western Monarch registered population counts of 189 and 153 in the 1956 and 1961 federal censuses respectively. Prior to 1992, the community was previously a hamlet under the jurisdiction of Wheatland County. It was annexed into the neighbouring Municipal District (MD) of Badlands No. 7 on December 31, 1992. The MD of Badlands No. 7 then amalgamated with the City of Drumheller on January 1, 1998 to become the Town of Drumheller.
Geography
Western Monarch is on Highway 569 along the south side of the Red Deer River opposite East Coulee.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 189 | — |
| 1961 | 153 | −19.0% |
| Source: Statistics Canada | ||
At the time of annexation in 1992, Western Monarch was estimated to have a population of 10.
Attractions
The community is adjacent to the Altas Coal Mine Museum, which became part of the Atlas No. 3 Coal Mine National Historic Site of Canada on October 17, 2001.
See also
References
- "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. May 9, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ "The Alberta Gazette (Board Order No. 20515)" (PDF). Local Authorities Board. April 15, 1993. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ "Parks Canada Directory of Federal Heritage Designations: Atlas No. 3 Coal Mine National Historic Site of Canada". Parks Canada. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Census of Canada, 1956 (PDF). Vol. Population of unincorporated villages and settlements. Dominion Bureau of Statistics. October 25, 1957. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ 1961 Census of Canada: Population (PDF). Series SP: Unincorporated Villages. Vol. Bulletin SP—4. Ottawa: Dominion Bureau of Statistics. April 18, 1963. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- "Location and History Profile: Town of Drumheller" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 4, 2024. p. PDF page 203. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
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