Etzikom, Alberta
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Etzikom "Valley" |
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| Coordinates: 49°28′37″N 111°06′26″W / 49.4769°N 111.1072°W | |
| Country |
 Canada
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| Province |
 Alberta
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| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 1 |
| Municipal district | County of Forty Mile No. 8 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| • Governing body | County of Forty Mile No. 8 Council |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code span | T0K 0W0 |
| Area code(s) | +1-403 |
| Highways | Highway 61 |
| Waterways | Pakowki Lake |
Etzikom is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within the County of Forty Mile No. 8. It is approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Foremost on Highway 61.
Etzikom was founded in 1915. Its name comes from the Blackfoot language word for valley or coulee, referring to Etzikom Coulee.
Etzikom is also home to The Canadian National Historic Windmill Centre, a museum dedicated to windmills throughout history.
Each year, Etzikom holds its annual Fun Run.
Etzikom's representative in Alberta's provincial legislature is Drew Barnes.
Coordinates: 49°28′37″N 111°06′26″W / 49.47694°N 111.10722°W
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