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 G.U. Ryley, Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad Land Commissioner at the time.[4]
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Demographics 1
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Governance 2
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Attractions 3
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See also 4
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References 5
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External links 6
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. Brian Ducherer is the mayor. The chief administrative officer, Julie Brownridge, 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.
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References
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^ "Municipal Officials Search".
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^ a b c "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.
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^ "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). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved October 9, 2013.
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^ Royal Canadian Legion. Ryley Branch, No. 192. Ladies' Auxiliary. Ryley Branch. Book Committee (1978). Beaver tales : history of Ryley & district. p. 10.
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