Etzikom
Etzikom is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within the County of Forty Mile No. 8.[1] It is approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Foremost on Highway 61.
Etzikom "Valley" | |
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 Windmill Museum in Etzikom | |
  Location of Etzikom in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 49.4769°N 111.1072°W | |
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| Province |  |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | 1 |
| Municipal district | County of Forty Mile No. 8 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unincorporated |
| • Governing body | County of Forty Mile No. 8 Council |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Postal code span | T0K 0W0 |
| Area code(s) | +1-403 |
| Highways | Highway 61 |
| Waterways | Pakowki Lake |
Etzikom was founded in 1915.[2] 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.
Etzikom's representative in Alberta's provincial legislature is Drew Barnes.[3]
References
- Alberta Municipal Affairs (2010-04-01). "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
- Ondrik, Alice (1975). Etzikom, 1915-1975. p. 1.
- Alberta Assembly. Drew Barnes
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