Castor, Alberta
| Castor | |
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| Town | |
| Town of Castor | |
 Castor
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| Coordinates: 52°13′12″N 111°54′34″W / 52.22000°N 111.90944°WCoordinates: 52°13′12″N 111°54′34″W / 52.22000°N 111.90944°W | |
| Country |
 Canada
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| Province |
 Alberta
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| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 7 |
| Municipal district | County of Paintearth No. 18 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | November 26, 1909 |
| • Town | June 27, 1910 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Garry DeVloo |
| • Governing body | Castor Town Council |
| • MP | Kevin Sorenson |
| • MLA | Rick Strankman |
| Area (2016) | |
| • Land | 2.63 km2 (1.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 816 m (2,677 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 929 |
| • Density | 352.6/km2 (913/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code span | T0C 0X0 |
| Area code(s) | 403, 587 |
| Highways |
Highway 12 Highway 36 |
| Waterways |
Battle River Sullivan Lake |
| Website | Official website |
Castor is a town in Alberta, Canada. It is located at the intersection of Highway 12 and Highway 861, approximately 143 km (89 mi) east of the City of Red Deer. It has an elevation 816 m (2,677 ft).
Castor is French (Latin) for beaver. The town is known for its duck and geese migration in the fall since its territory includes many stopping points well frequented by migrating waterfowl.
Castor was incorporated on July 13, 1910.
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Castor recorded a population of 929 living in 419 of its 448 total private dwellings, a −0.3% change from its 2011 population of 932. With a land area of 2.63 km2 (1.02 sq mi), it had a population density of 353.2/km2 (914.9/sq mi) in 2016.
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Castor had a population of 932 living in 417 of its 456 total dwellings, a 0.1% change from its 2006 population of 931. With a land area of 2.72 km2 (1.05 sq mi), it had a population density of 342.6/km2 (887.5/sq mi) in 2011.
The town's main industries are agriculture, mining and oil and gas services.
Castor is home to the Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital.
The Town of Castor has two schools, one Public named Gus Wetter School and one Catholic named Theresetta Catholic School. A source of humour for those familiar with Castor is the name of Gus Wetter's school men's sports teams: The Castor Raiders.
The local newspaper is the Castor Advance covering news events occurring in Castor as well as neighbouring communities.
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