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'''Halkirk''' is a [[village]] in [[central Alberta]], Canada within the [[County of Paintearth No. 18]]. It is located {{convert|122|km|mi}} east of [[Red Deer, Alberta|Red Deer]] at the intersection of [[Alberta Highway 12|Highway 12]] and [[Alberta Highway 855|Highway 855]]. Founded in 1912, Halkirk was named after [[Halkirk]], [[Scotland]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Place-names of Alberta|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015070267029;view=1up;seq=65|year=1928|publisher=Geographic Board of Canada.|location=Ottawa|page=61}}</ref> With commercial operations beginning on December 1, 2012, [[Capital Power Corporation]] operates Alberta's third largest wind farm (largest until December 2021, when the [[Whitla, Alberta|Whitla]] and [[Blackspring Ridge Wind Project|Blackspring]] projects reached full operation), with 83 [[Vestas]] windmills in the area totalling 150MW capacity.<ref>http://www.capitalpower.com/generationportfolio/merchantcommercial/Pages/Halkirk.aspx{{Bare URL inline|date=February 2022}}</ref>{{Bare URL inline|date=February 2022}}
'''Halkirk''' is a [[Hamlet (place)|hamlet]] in [[central Alberta]], Canada within the [[County of Paintearth No. 18]]. It was incorporated as a village prior to 2025. Halkirk is {{convert|122|km|mi}} east of [[Red Deer, Alberta|Red Deer]] at the intersection of [[Alberta Highway 12|Highway 12]] and [[Alberta Highway 855|Highway 855]].

== History ==
Halkirk was named after [[Halkirk]], [[Scotland]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Place-names of Alberta|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015070267029;view=1up;seq=65|year=1928|publisher=Geographic Board of Canada.|location=Ottawa|page=61}}</ref> It was incorporated as a village on February 10, 1912.<ref name=AMAVillageProfiles/> Following a vote in October 2024,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sabo |first=Kevin |date=October 10, 2024 |title=Village of Halkirk to dissolve |url=https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/home2/village-of-halkirk-to-dissolve-7581358 |access-date=December 7, 2024 |work=Red Deer Advocate |archive-date=December 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207173654/https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/home2/village-of-halkirk-to-dissolve-7581358 |url-status=live }}</ref> the Village of Halkirk dissolved on January 1, 2025, becoming a hamlet under the jurisdiction of the County of Paintearth No. 18.<ref name=dissolution>{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2024 |title=O.C. 362/2024 |url=https://kings-printer.alberta.ca/Documents/Orders/Orders_in_Council/2024/2024_362.html |access-date=December 7, 2024 |website=Alberta King's Printer}}</ref>


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
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== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
In the [[Canada 2016 Census|2016 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], the Village of Halkirk recorded a population of 112 living in 55 of its 56 total private dwellings, a {{percentage|{{#expr:112-121}}|121|1}} change from its 2011 population of 121. With a land area of {{convert|0.61|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|112|0.61|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2016.<ref name=2016censusABmunis>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=86&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 8, 2017 | access-date=February 8, 2017}}</ref>
In the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], the Village of Halkirk had a population of 92 living in 50 of its 58 total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:92-112}}|112|1}} from its 2016 population of 112. With a land area of {{cvt|0.61|km2}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|92|0.61|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.<ref name=2021census>{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000202&geocode=A000248 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=February 9, 2022 | archive-date=March 7, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307040244/https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000202&geocode=A000248 | url-status=live }}</ref>


In the [[Canada 2011 Census|2011 Census]], the Village of Halkirk had a population of 121 living in 57 of its 70 total dwellings, a 7.1% change from its 2006 population of 113. With a land area of {{convert|0.65|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|121|0.65|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2011.<ref name=2011censusABmunis>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table-Tableau.cfm?LANG=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=51&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48&CMA=0 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta) | publisher=Statistics Canada | date=February 8, 2012 | access-date=February 8, 2012}}</ref>
In the [[Canada 2016 Census|2016 Census of Population]] conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Halkirk recorded a population of 112 living in 55 of its 56 total private dwellings, a {{percentage|{{#expr:112-121}}|121|1}} change from its 2011 population of 121. With a land area of {{convert|0.61|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|112|0.61|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2016.<ref name=2016censusABmunis>{{cite web | url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=86&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 8, 2017 | access-date=February 8, 2017 | archive-date=February 11, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211082610/http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=86&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48 | url-status=live }}</ref>


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
Halkirk is within an agricultural region that yields a cross-section of products. In addition, there are several industrial operations located near Halkirk, including a mining operation, a power generating station, and oilfield support services among others.{{citation needed|date=July 2011}}
Halkirk is within an agricultural region that yields a cross-section of products. In addition, there are several industrial operations located near Halkirk, including a mining operation, a power generating station, and oilfield support services among others.{{citation needed|date=July 2011}} With commercial operations beginning on December 1, 2012, [[Capital Power Corporation]] operates Alberta's third largest wind farm (largest until May 2013, when the [[Blackspring Ridge Wind Project|Blackspring]] projects reached full operation), with 83 [[Vestas]] V90 Wind Turbines in the area totalling 150MW capacity.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.capitalpower.com/generationportfolio/merchantcommercial/Pages/Halkirk.aspx |title=Halkirk Wind |access-date=2013-04-02 |archive-date=2013-05-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513133923/http://www.capitalpower.com/generationportfolio/merchantcommercial/Pages/Halkirk.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Attractions and amenities ==
Landmarks within Halkirk include its water tower and grain elevator. The grain elevator, formerly owned by [[Alberta Wheat Pool]] and later Agricore, is now owned by a local family.{{citation needed|date=July 2011}}

Recreation facilities within the village include a curling rink, baseball diamonds, camping facilities, and rodeo grounds. The rodeo grounds host the annual Halkirk Bullarama – a rodeo-style [[bull riding]] competition.{{citation needed|date=July 2011}}

Other facilities include the Halkirk Community Hall, the Halkirk Senior Centre, and an interdenominational church. The community hall hosts numerous private and public social events throughout the year.{{citation needed|date=July 2011}}

== Infrastructure and services ==
=== Transportation ===
Halkirk is served by several transport companies that travel along Highway 12.

=== Utilities ===
The natural gas system is owned by the Village of Halkirk and is supplied by The Paintearth Gas Co-op. Municipal water is supplied by the Shirley McClellan Regional Water Commission. The sanitation system is owned and operated by the village. Power is supplied by ATCO Electric.{{citation needed|date=July 2011}}

=== Health care ===
Hospital services are located in nearby [[Castor, Alberta|Castor]]. Additional diagnostic services are available in [[Stettler, Alberta|Stettler]] or [[Red Deer, Alberta|Red Deer]].{{citation needed|date=July 2011}}

=== Emergency response ===
The Village of Halkirk has a volunteer fire department. Emergency medical service is linked to the Stettler network, and East Central Ambulance dispatches ambulances from both Castor and Stettler as needed.{{citation needed|date=July 2011}}

=== Community organizations ===
Two service clubs in Halkirk include the ELKS Club and the Halkirk Seniors club, both of which host several events throughout the year.{{citation needed|date=July 2011}}


== Education ==
== Education ==
The Village of Halkirk was home to the Mother Theresa Halkirk Catholic School until 2016. It was decided by the East Central Alberta Catholic Separate School Board in March, 2016 to close the school indefinitely due to a decline in students.<ref>http://ecareview.com/mother-teresa-school-in-halkirk-to-close/{{Bare URL inline|date=February 2022}}</ref>{{Bare URL inline|date=February 2022}}
Halkirk was home to the Mother Teresa Halkirk Catholic School until 2016. It was decided by the East Central Alberta Catholic Separate School Board in March, 2016 to close the school indefinitely due to a decline in numbers of students.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ecareview.com/mother-teresa-school-in-halkirk-to-close/|title=Mother Teresa School in Halkirk to close|website=Ecareniew.com|access-date=February 8, 2022|archive-date=March 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301071733/https://ecareview.com/mother-teresa-school-in-halkirk-to-close/|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
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* [[Shane Doan]] - former professional [[ice hockey|hockey]] player with the [[Arizona Coyotes]]

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* [[Shane Doan]] - former professional [[ice hockey|hockey]] player with the [[NHL]]'s [[Arizona Coyotes]]


== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[List of communities in Alberta]]
*[[List of communities in Alberta]]
*[[List of villages in Alberta]]
*[[List of hamlets in Alberta]]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:1912 establishments in Alberta]]
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[[Category:2025 disestablishments in Alberta]]
[[Category:County of Paintearth No. 18]]
[[Category:County of Paintearth No. 18]]
[[Category:Villages in Alberta]]
[[Category:Former villages in Alberta]]
[[Category:Hamlets in Alberta]]

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Halkirk is located in Alberta
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Halkirk is located in Canada
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Coordinates: 52°16′53″N 112°08′52″W / 52.28139°N 112.14778°W / 52.28139; -112.14778
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division7
Municipal districtCounty of Paintearth No. 18
Incorporated (village)[1]February 10, 1912
Dissolved (hamlet)[2]January 1, 2025
Government
 • Governing bodyCounty of Paintearth No. 18 Council
 • MPDamien Kurek
 • MLANate Horner
Area
 (2021)[3]
 • Land0.61 km2 (0.24 sq mi)
Elevation
835 m (2,740 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
92
 • Density151.9/km2 (393/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
Area code403
HighwaysHighway 12
WebsiteOfficial website

Halkirk is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within the County of Paintearth No. 18. It was incorporated as a village prior to 2025. Halkirk is 122 kilometres (76 mi) east of Red Deer at the intersection of Highway 12 and Highway 855.

History

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Halkirk was named after Halkirk, Scotland.[4] It was incorporated as a village on February 10, 1912.[1] Following a vote in October 2024,[5] the Village of Halkirk dissolved on January 1, 2025, becoming a hamlet under the jurisdiction of the County of Paintearth No. 18.[2]

Geography

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Halkirk is located in an area surrounded by prairies, farmland, and badlands.

Demographics

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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Halkirk had a population of 92 living in 50 of its 58 total private dwellings, a change of -17.9% from its 2016 population of 112. With a land area of 0.61 km2 (0.24 sq mi), it had a population density of 150.8/km2 (390.6/sq mi) in 2021.[3]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Halkirk recorded a population of 112 living in 55 of its 56 total private dwellings, a -7.4% change from its 2011 population of 121. With a land area of 0.61 km2 (0.24 sq mi), it had a population density of 183.6/km2 (475.5/sq mi) in 2016.[6]

Economy

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Halkirk is within an agricultural region that yields a cross-section of products. In addition, there are several industrial operations located near Halkirk, including a mining operation, a power generating station, and oilfield support services among others.[citation needed] With commercial operations beginning on December 1, 2012, Capital Power Corporation operates Alberta's third largest wind farm (largest until May 2013, when the Blackspring projects reached full operation), with 83 Vestas V90 Wind Turbines in the area totalling 150MW capacity.[7]

Education

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Halkirk was home to the Mother Teresa Halkirk Catholic School until 2016. It was decided by the East Central Alberta Catholic Separate School Board in March, 2016 to close the school indefinitely due to a decline in numbers of students.[8]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Location and History Profile: Village of Halkirk" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 21, 2016. p. 337. Archived (PDF) from the original on September 25, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "O.C. 362/2024". Alberta King's Printer. December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  4. ^ Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 61.
  5. ^ Sabo, Kevin (October 10, 2024). "Village of Halkirk to dissolve". Red Deer Advocate. Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  6. ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Archived from the original on February 11, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  7. ^ "Halkirk Wind". Archived from the original on 2013-05-13. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  8. ^ "Mother Teresa School in Halkirk to close". Ecareniew.com. Archived from the original on March 1, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
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