Acme, Alberta
| Acme | |
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| Village | |
| Village of Acme | |
| Nickname(s): The Rural Recreational Capital of Alberta | |
 Acme
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| Coordinates: 51°29′59″N 113°29′53″W / 51.49972°N 113.49806°WCoordinates: 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 | |
| • Village | July 7, 1910 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bruce McLeod |
| • Governing body | Acme Village Council |
| Area (2016) | |
| • Land | 2.48 km2 (0.96 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 905 m (2,969 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 653 |
| • Density | 263/km2 (680/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal Code | T0M 0A0 |
| Highways |
Highway 575 Highway 806 |
| Website | Official website |
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.
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.
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.
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Acme had a population of 653 living in 270 of its 295 total dwellings, a -0.5% change from its 2006 population of 656. With a land area of 2.47 km2 (0.95 sq mi), it had a population density of 264.4/km2 (684.7/sq mi) in 2011.
The population of the Village of Acme according to its 2010 municipal census is 730.
The primary industries in the Acme area are agriculture, including livestock and grain farming, and oil and natural gas. Trucking also plays a significant role in the local economy, mostly supporting the agriculture industry.
Cultural facilities within Acme include the Acme Municipal Library and the Acme Community Centre. The community centre replaced the village's Memorial Hall that was lost to fire in 2004.
Acme 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. Squash, racquetball, and wallyball courts are located in a building attached to Acme School.
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