Redcliff, Alberta
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| Town of Redcliff | ||
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| Motto: Greenhouse Capital of the Prairies | ||
 Redcliff
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| Coordinates: 50°04′45″N 110°46′42″W / 50.07917°N 110.77833°WCoordinates: 50°04′45″N 110°46′42″W / 50.07917°N 110.77833°W | ||
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 Canada
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| Province |
 Alberta
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| Region | Southern Alberta | |
| Census division | 1 | |
| Municipal district | Cypress County | |
| Incorporated | ||
| • Village | October 29, 1910 | |
| • Town | August 5, 1912 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Ernie Reimer | |
| • Governing body | Redcliff Town Council | |
| • MP | LaVar Payne (Cons-Medicine Hat) | |
| • MLA |
Drew Barnes (WRP- Cypress-Medicine Hat) |
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| Area (2016) | ||
| • Land | 16.25 km2 (6.27 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 745 m (2,444 ft) | |
| Population (2016) | ||
| • Total | 5,600 | |
| • Density | 344.6/km2 (893/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) | |
| Postal code span | T0J | |
| Area code(s) | +1-403 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Redcliff is a town in southern Alberta, Canada within Cypress County. Bordering the City of Medicine Hat to the south and east, the town is bisected by Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) and is located on the north bank of the South Saskatchewan River.
Situated at a high elevation relative to the surrounding landscape, the Town of Redcliff offers views of the South Saskatchewan River valley, the City of Medicine Hat, and Cypress Hills. The cliffs that overlook the river valley resemble badland formations.
Redcliff's history began in the 1880s with the discovery of abundant coal and natural gas reserves. Access to this inexpensive resource led to Redcliff being promoted as the "Smokeless manufacturing centre of the West". This drew industries that manufactured diverse products such as shoes, gloves, cigars, trucks, bricks, glass, and flour among others. In June 1915, a tornado (at the time called a cyclone) ravaged several of these businesses, thus starting a decline in Redcliff's economy. World War I and a flu epidemic ended the economic prosperity. The community experienced a resurgence in growth following World War II.
The name of the town originated from the elevated red shale banks of the South Saskatchewan River.
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Redcliff recorded a population of 5,600 living in 2,159 of its 2,232 total private dwellings, a 0.2% change from its 2011 population of 5,588. With a land area of 16.25 km2 (6.27 sq mi), it had a population density of 344.6/km2 (892.5/sq mi) in 2016.
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Redcliff had a population of 5,588 living in 2,083 of its 2,195 total dwellings, a 9.2% change from its 2006 adjusted population of 5,116. With a land area of 16.2 km2 (6.3 sq mi), it had a population density of 344.9/km2 (893.4/sq mi) in 2011.
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