Acme, Alberta

Demographics

In 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 from its 2016 population of 653. With a land area of 2.49 km2, it had a population density of in 2021.

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, it had a population density of in 2016.

Economy

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. Acme is also home to the ACME Corporation which is famous for providing boobie traps and explosives for catching wabbits, roadrunners, and Mexican mice.

Culture

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.

Attractions

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.

Education

Acme School, operated by Golden Hills Regional Division No. 75, serves students in kindergarten through grade 6 and students in grades 10 through 12. Students in grades 7 through 9 attend Dr. Elliott Community School in nearby Linden.

Clubs and organizations

Acme 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.

Climate

|Jan record high C= 13.9 |Feb record high C= 16.1 |Mar record high C= 23.9 |Apr record high C= 30.0 |May record high C= 30.6 |Jun record high C= 34.4 |Jul record high C= 36.5 |Aug record high C= 36.1 |Sep record high C= 36.7 |Oct record high C= 31.0 |Nov record high C= 23.3 |Dec record high C= 14.4 |year record high C= 36.7 |Jan record low C= −43.3 |Feb record low C= −37.8 |Mar record low C= −35.0 |Apr record low C= −21.1 |May record low C= −10.0 |Jun record low C= −2.8 |Jul record low C= −0.6 |Aug record low C= −1.5 |Sep record low C= −8.3 |Oct record low C= −20.6 |Nov record low C= −32.8 |Dec record low C= −42.0 |year record low C= −43.3

Notable people

• Honourable Helen Hunley – first female Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
• Constance Elaine "Connie" Osterman, Canadian politician, Progressive Conservative MLA and cabinet minister (1979–1992)

References

References

1. (October 14, 2016). "Location and History Profile: Village of Acme". [[Alberta Municipal Affairs]].
3. Acme and District Historical Society. (1979). "Acme Memories". Acme and District Historical Society.
4. (February 9, 2022). "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". [[Statistics Canada]].
5. (February 8, 2017). "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". [[Statistics Canada]].
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13. (June 2017). "2010–2011 Acme School High School Handbook". Acme School.
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15. "Canadian Climate Normals 1961–1990". [[Environment Canada]].