Acme /ˈækmiː/ is a village in south-central Alberta, Canada. It is located 83 kilometres (52 mi) northeast of Calgary. It was the first village to be incorporated in Kneehill County.
Acme | |
|---|---|
| Village of Acme | |
| Nickname: The Rural Recreational Capital of Alberta | |
 Location within Kneehill County | |
  Acme | |
| Coordinates: 51°29′59″N 113°29′53″W / 51.49972°N 113.49806°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 5 |
| Municipal district | Kneehill County |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Incorporated[1] | |
| • Village | July 7, 1910 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bruce McLeod |
| • Governing body | Acme Village Council |
| Area (2021)[2] | |
| • Land | 2.49 km2 (0.96 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 905 m (2,969 ft) |
| Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 606 |
| • Density | 243.7/km2 (631/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal Code | |
| Highways | Highway 575 Highway 806 |
| Website | Official website |
The name Acme is derived from the village's railway heritage. When the Canadian Pacific Railway reached the area in 1909, the village's station became the most northernly stop on the company's network. The moniker Acme (of Greek origin, meaning 'the highest point') was thus applied to the community by CPR surveyors of the day. The first train arrived July 7, 1910, and the village was incorporated that day as well.[3]
Demographics
editIn the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Acme had a population of 606 living in 272 of its 294 total private dwellings, a change of -7.2% from its 2016 population of 653. With a land area of 2.49 km2 (0.96 sq mi), it had a population density of 243.4/km2 (630.3/sq mi) in 2021.[2]
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Acme recorded a population of 653 living in 281 of its 301 total private dwellings, which represents no change from its 2011 population of 653. With a land area of 2.48 km2 (0.96 sq mi), it had a population density of 263.3/km2 (682.0/sq mi) in 2016.[4]
Economy
editThe primary industries in the Acme area are agriculture, including livestock and grain farming, and oil and natural gas.[5] Trucking also plays a significant role in the local economy, mostly supporting the agriculture industry.[6] Acme is also home to the ACME Corporation which is famous forbprobiding boobie traps and explosives for catching Wabbits road runners and Mexican mice
Culture
editCultural facilities within Acme include the Acme Municipal Library[7] and the Acme Community Centre.[8] The community centre replaced the village's Memorial Hall that was lost to fire in 2004.[8]
Attractions
editAcme is home to a campground, curling rink, golf course, outdoor pool, outdoor skating rink, beach volleyball pit, soccer field, three ball diamonds, numerous parks, and a senior centre.[9] Squash, racquetball, and wallyball courts are located in a building attached to Acme School.[10]
Education
editAcme School, operated by Golden Hills Regional Division No. 75, serves students in kindergarten through grade 6 and students in grades 10 through 12.[11] Students in grades 7 through 9 attend Dr. Elliott Community School in nearby Linden.[11] Acme School's high school sports teams are nicknamed the Acme Reds.[12]
Clubs and organizations
editAcme has a variety of local clubs and societies, including a Royal Canadian Legion branch, a senior association, an Elks of Canada club, a Masonic Lodge, and a variety of other organizations, including multiple church groups.[13]
Climate
edit| Climate data for Acme | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 13.9 (57.0) |
16.1 (61.0) |
23.9 (75.0) |
30.0 (86.0) |
30.6 (87.1) |
34.4 (93.9) |
36.5 (97.7) |
36.1 (97.0) |
36.7 (98.1) |
31.0 (87.8) |
23.3 (73.9) |
14.4 (57.9) |
36.7 (98.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −8.7 (16.3) |
−3.6 (25.5) |
1.4 (34.5) |
10.7 (51.3) |
17.5 (63.5) |
21.7 (71.1) |
24.3 (75.7) |
24.1 (75.4) |
18.4 (65.1) |
13.0 (55.4) |
2.1 (35.8) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
9.6 (49.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −13.9 (7.0) |
−9 (16) |
−4.2 (24.4) |
4.0 (39.2) |
10.3 (50.5) |
14.6 (58.3) |
16.8 (62.2) |
16.2 (61.2) |
11.1 (52.0) |
5.7 (42.3) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
−10.7 (12.7) |
3.1 (37.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −19.2 (−2.6) |
−14.5 (5.9) |
−10 (14) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
3.0 (37.4) |
7.4 (45.3) |
9.3 (48.7) |
8.3 (46.9) |
3.7 (38.7) |
−1.6 (29.1) |
−9.6 (14.7) |
−16.2 (2.8) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −43.3 (−45.9) |
−37.8 (−36.0) |
−35 (−31) |
−21.1 (−6.0) |
−10 (14) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
−0.6 (30.9) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
−8.3 (17.1) |
−20.6 (−5.1) |
−32.8 (−27.0) |
−42 (−44) |
−43.3 (−45.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | — | — | 22.3 (0.88) |
28.3 (1.11) |
54.3 (2.14) |
69.4 (2.73) |
59 (2.3) |
— | 45.3 (1.78) |
18 (0.7) |
22.9 (0.90) |
— | — |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | — | 0.0 (0.0) |
1.5 (0.06) |
15.1 (0.59) |
52.7 (2.07) |
69.4 (2.73) |
59.0 (2.32) |
— | 42.0 (1.65) |
10.0 (0.39) |
1.6 (0.06) |
0.3 (0.01) |
— |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | — | — | 20.8 (8.2) |
13.1 (5.2) |
1.6 (0.6) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
3.3 (1.3) |
8.0 (3.1) |
21.3 (8.4) |
— | — |
| Source: [14] | |||||||||||||
Notable people
edit- Honourable Helen Hunley - first female Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
- Constance Elaine "Connie" Osterman, Canadian politician, Progressive Conservative MLA and cabinet minister (1979-1992)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Location and History Profile: Village of Acme" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 14, 2016. p. 1. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ Acme and District Historical Society (1979). Acme Memories. Acme, Alberta: Acme and District Historical Society. p. 1. Archived from the original on 2017-03-03. Retrieved 2013-05-25.
- ^ "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. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ "History". Village of Acme. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
- ^ "Business Directory". Village of Acme. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
- ^ "Acme Library". Village of Acme. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-30.
- ^ a b "Acme Community Centre". Village of Acme. Retrieved 2012-03-30.
- ^ "Enjoying Acme". Village of Acme. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-30.
- ^ "Acme Racquetball/Squash/Wallyball Courts". Village of Acme. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-30.
- ^ a b "Education". Village of Acme. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
- ^ "2010-2011 Acme School High School Handbook" (PDF). Acme School. Retrieved 2012-03-31.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Acme Service Clubs & Organizations". Village of Acme. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-30.
- ^ "Canadian Climate Normals 1961-1990". Environment Canada. Retrieved 2012-01-23.
