Manning, Alberta

Manning is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is known as the "Land of the Mighty Moose". It is located on Highway 35 on the Notikewin River, approximately 73 km (45 mi) north of Peace River.

Manning
Town
Town of Manning
Nickname(s): 
Land of the Mighty Moose
Location in County of Northern Lights
Manning
Location in County of Northern Lights
Manning
Manning (Canada)
Coordinates: 56°54′51″N 117°37′38″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionNorthern Alberta
Planning regionLower Peace
Municipal districtCounty of Northern Lights
Incorporated[1] 
 • VillageDecember 31, 1951
 • TownJanuary 1, 1957
Government
 • MayorSunni-Jeanne Walker
 • Governing bodyManning Town Council
Area
 (2016)[3]
 • Land4.05 km2 (1.56 sq mi)
Elevation465 m (1,526 ft)
Population
 (2016)[3]
 • Total1,183
 • Density291.9/km2 (756/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
Area code(s)-1+780
HighwaysHighway 35
Highway 691
WaterwayNotikewin River
WebsiteOfficial website

Manning is a service centre for the local agriculture, forestry and gas industries. It also serves the nearby rural area within the County of Northern Lights including Deadwood, Hotchkiss, North Star and Notikewin.

History

The original name "Aurora", was rejected by the postal authorities because of possibility of confusion with Aurora, Ontario.[5] At a public meeting in 1947, the community was renamed in honour of Ernest Manning who was the premier of Alberta from 1943 to 1968.

Climate

Manning has a subarctic climate,[6] very close to being a humid continental climate, with both May and September averaging only fractionally under 10 °C (50 °F).[7] There are vast differences between the warm summers and very cold winters, although areas much further south more eastward in Canada have equally cold winters and cooler summers. The climate data is from minor settlement Notikewin very close to the town.

Climate data for Notikewin/Manning
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 14
(57)		 12.5
(54.5)		 15
(59)		 26.5
(79.7)		 31.5
(88.7)		 32.7
(90.9)		 33.9
(93.0)		 34.2
(93.6)		 31.5
(88.7)		 26.1
(79.0)		 15
(59)		 12.2
(54.0)		 34.2
(93.6)
Average high °C (°F) −10.8
(12.6)		 −6.7
(19.9)		 −1
(30)		 10.1
(50.2)		 16.7
(62.1)		 21
(70)		 22.8
(73.0)		 21.6
(70.9)		 16.6
(61.9)		 8.3
(46.9)		 −3.7
(25.3)		 −7
(19)		 7.3
(45.2)
Daily mean °C (°F) −16.6
(2.1)		 −13.1
(8.4)		 −7.4
(18.7)		 3.4
(38.1)		 9.6
(49.3)		 14.4
(57.9)		 16.2
(61.2)		 14.8
(58.6)		 9.9
(49.8)		 2.4
(36.3)		 −8.8
(16.2)		 −12.7
(9.1)		 1.0
(33.8)
Average low °C (°F) −22.3
(−8.1)		 −19.5
(−3.1)		 −13.9
(7.0)		 −3.2
(26.2)		 2.5
(36.5)		 7.7
(45.9)		 9.6
(49.3)		 7.9
(46.2)		 3
(37)		 −3.5
(25.7)		 −13.8
(7.2)		 −18.4
(−1.1)		 −5.3
(22.4)
Record low °C (°F) −51
(−60)		 −49
(−56)		 −40.5
(−40.9)		 −25.9
(−14.6)		 −13.5
(7.7)		 −1.5
(29.3)		 0.3
(32.5)		 −6
(21)		 −9.5
(14.9)		 −27
(−17)		 −39.5
(−39.1)		 −45
(−49)		 −51
(−60)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 37.5
(1.48)		 25.4
(1.00)		 28.3
(1.11)		 18.1
(0.71)		 39.9
(1.57)		 64.2
(2.53)		 85
(3.3)		 50.4
(1.98)		 36.8
(1.45)		 24.4
(0.96)		 44.7
(1.76)		 27.9
(1.10)		 482.6
(18.95)
Source: [8]

Demographics

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Manning recorded a population of 1,183 living in 484 of its 544 total private dwellings, a 1.6% change from its 2011 population of 1,164. With a land area of 4.05 km2 (1.56 sq mi), it had a population density of 292.1/km2 (756.5/sq mi) in 2016.[3]

In the 2011 Census, the Town of Manning had a population of 1,164 living in 461 of its 501 total dwellings, a -22% change from its 2006 population of 1,493. With a land area of 3.42 km2 (1.32 sq mi), it had a population density of 340.4/km2 (881.5/sq mi) in 2011.[16]

Attractions

The Battle River Pioneer Museum is home to many pieces of antique farming equipment, vehicles and other extraordinary items, like the albino moose and Cleave Whitaker's childhood crib.

The Manning Farmers’ Market[17] has been a fixture in Manning for over 30 years.

Recreation venues include the Manning R.C.M.P. Centennial Pool, a paved walking trail, a curling rink, an skating/hockey arena, two outdoor ice rinks, a ski hill, a concrete skatepark, an outdoor splash park, and the Condy Meadows Golf Course and Recreation Area.[18]

Infrastructure

Manning has a hospital. It also has a newly constructed RCMP detachment, Fire Station and Skatepark. Along with an indoor/outdoor pool

Government

The mayor of the Town of Manning is Greg Rycroft.[2]

Education

Manning contains two public schools, Manning Elementary [19] (K-6) and Paul Rowe High School (7-12); and one separate school, Rosary Separate School (K-9).

Media

Manning is served weekly by The Banner Post[20]

See also

References
  1. "Location and History Profile: Town of Manning" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 379. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  2. "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2017-09-22. Retrieved 2017-09-25.
  3. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  4. "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town)" (PDF) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  5. Holmgren, Eric J. & Patricia M. Holmgren. Over 2000 Place Names of Alberta. expanded 3rd ed. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Western Producer Prairie Books. 1976. p. 173
  6. "Notikewin, Alberta". Weatherbase. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  7. "Notikewin Temperature Averages". Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  8. "Notikewin Temperature Averages". Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  9. "Table 6: Population by sex, for census subdivisions, 1956 and 1951". Census of Canada, 1956. Volume I: Population. Ottawa: Dominion Bureau of Statistics. 1958.
  10. "Table 9: Population by census subdivisions, 1966 by sex, and 1961". 1966 Census of Canada. Western Provinces. Population: Divisions and Subdivisions. Ottawa: Dominion Bureau of Statistics. 1967.
  11. "Table 3: Population for census divisions and subdivisions, 1971 and 1976". 1976 Census of Canada. Census Divisions and Subdivisions, Western Provinces and the Territories. Population: Geographic Distributions. Ottawa: Statistics Canada. 1977.
  12. "Table 2: Census Subdivisions in Alphabetical Order, Showing Population Rank, Canada, 1981". 1981 Census of Canada. Census subdivisions in decreasing population order. Ottawa: Statistics Canada. 1982. ISBN 0-660-51563-6.
  13. "Table 2: Population and Dwelling Counts, for Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 1986 and 1991 – 100% Data". 91 Census. Population and Dwelling Counts – Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions. Ottawa: Statistics Canada. 1992. pp. 100–108. ISBN 0-660-57115-3.
  14. "Population and Dwelling Counts, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, and Census Divisions, 2001 and 1996 Censuses – 100% Data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
  15. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. January 6, 2010. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
  16. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
  17. "Manning Farmers' Market". Archived from the original on 2010-08-15. Retrieved 2010-03-17.
  18. "Town of Manning". Archived from the original on 2014-08-08. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
  19. Manning Elementary School
  20. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-12-30. Retrieved 2013-02-18.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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