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Area:	25.85 kmÂ²
Population:	15,850
Population density:	Unkown/kmÂ²
Time zone:	Mountain: UTC -7
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Latitude: Longitude:	53Â°01â€² N 112Â°50â€² W
Elevation:	740 m MSL
Mayor:	Clarence Mastel {{Template:Canadian_City/Disable Field={{{Disable Mayor Listing}}}}} List of mayors of Camrose, Alberta
Governing body:	Camrose City Council
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Camrose, a Canadian city, is situated in Central Alberta, amidst some of the richest farmland in the prairies. It is a relatively small city which originally grew up along a railroad and now grows along Highway 13. Camrose is a scenic city with many parks, leading to its moniker "The Rose City". Camrose is a slow going place with a large population of retirees.

Geography and location

Camrose is situated at (53Â°01â€² N 112Â°50â€² W, about 90km from the Edmonton, the capital of Alberta. Camrose is a small city, but is actively growing along the highway which runs through its center. Camrose is in a transitory region of Alberta, between prairie and boreal forest, known as aspen parkland. It is a major center to the small farming communities in the surrounding area. The Stoney Creek runs through the city into the Battle River.

Climate

Community profile

According to the Canada 2001 Census:

Population: 14,854 (8.2% increase from 1996)

Land area: 25.85 kmÂ²

Population density: 574.6 people/kmÂ²

Median age: 39.7 (males: 37.7, females: 41.7)

Total private dwellings: 6,340

Median household income: $39,759

History Camrose Alberta

The area around Camrose was first settled in around 1900. At that time the nearby settlement of Wetaskiwin was a major center for pioneers - it was typically the last stopping off point for them before they set out in search of nearby land. The site that was to be Camrose was about a days journey from Wetaskiwin along the railroad, which made it a popular place on the route of pioneers. Soon businessmen and other settlers arrived to stay. The settlers came primarily from Scandinavian countries, such as Norway and Sweden, and many settlers also came from the United States. At that time the settlement was known as the hamlet of Stoney Creek. In 1904 Stoney Creek began receiving mail service, its first businesses began to open, and its first RCMP officer (Constable "Blue" Smith) arrived.

In May 4, 1905 the settlement was incorporated as the village of Sparling, named for Reverend Dr. Sparling. However, because the name was often confused with Sperling and Stirling, in 1906 the Village Council renamed the settlement to Camrose. There is no factual evidence about the reason for the choice of the name Camrose, but it is generally thought that it was named after a town in South Wales. In December, 1906 Camrose was incorporated as a town.

In 1906 Camrose opened its first newspaper, The Camrose Mail, which was replaced in 1908 by the Camrose Canadian - which is still published to this day. In March 1907 the town erected a building for town administration, which also held its first police and fire station. In October, 1907 men from Alberta Government Telephones set up Camrose' first telephone exchange, and by 1908 about fifty residents had telephone access. 1911 saw the construction of Camrose' first power plant.

From 1905 to 1914 there was a great deal of railway construction in the Camrose area. Camrose became a bit of a railroad hub, sitting on railways that connected to Edmonton and Calgary, as well as many of the smaller towns in central Alberta, such as Vegreville, Stettler, Drumheller, and Wetaskiwin. By 1914 twelve passenger trains came through Camrose daily City Of Camrose . In those days the growth of Camrose was strongly linked with the railroad.

On June 26, 1913 the first building of the Camrose Lutheran College was opened. Today the campus continues as the Augustana University College with now has strong ties with The University of Alberta.

During World War II the Camrose Fairgrounds converted to an army training grounds. About ten H-Shaped huts were built, as well as mess quarters, medical building and a storehouse. Thousands of Canadian boys came to Camrose to receive their basic training.

Camrose became a city on January 1, 1955. By 1958 Camrose had converted the old Post Office into the new City Hall. However in 1954 Camrose had sold the old town hall to the federal government, so in the interim the city council met for almost three years in the hall of the local Methodist Church.

Camrose has continued to expand, even as the significance of the railroads waned. It is now stretching out along Highway 13, and is becoming a major stop for travelers along that road. With the advent of the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose it has become even more oriented towards tourism and hospitality.

Education

Post Secondary

The primary college in Camrose is Augustana University College, the latest extension of the University of Alberta campus. Originally created as a Lutheran College, Augustana now offers a similar program to that of the University of Alberta.

Camrose also hosts the [Canadian Lutheran Bible College] and [Gardner Bible College].

Other Levels

Camrose contains both a public and a Catholic school board. The public school board, known as the Battle River Regional Division supports 37 schools in Camrose and the surrounding area. The Catholic school board supports one elementary school and one high-school.

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Parks

Camrose is often called the "Rose City" due to its large array of Parkland containing a a large number of wild roses. Also, local rose grower, Jerry Twomey, bred and patented the beautiful Camrose Rose to honor his bith place. This elegant tea rose boasts abundant pink blooms and rich green foliage, making it the most stunning flower in our rose beds. Developed to with stand the drastic Alberta climate, the Camrose Rose was introduced to our city in 1995. It may be seen on display at the Bill Fowler Center.

Jubilee Park is often used by the community, located in a valley and featuring barbecue shelters, a wandering stream and wide open space.
Mirror Lake sits in the centre of the city. The lake is home to a family of swans that have made their home there for over 20 years. Mirror Lake Park is the focal point of the Camrose urban parks system. Located on the edge of Mirror Lake, it is the home of the Bill Fowler Centre which contains the Chamber of Commerce office and the Tourist Information Centre. The Bill Fowler Centre features a nature mural, carved out of red brick. The mural features many of the animals which are indigenous to the Mirror Lake area.
Mirror Lake flows from Stoney Creek, which wanders through the city, and provides a river valley for viewing wild life through paved walking paths.

Sports and Recreation

The main arena in Camrose is the Max McLean Arena which hosts the Viking Cup and the Camrose Kodiaks AJHL games. Camrose has a very good swimming facility as well as many other recreational clubs.

Media

Camrose is served by the "Camrose Canadian", a small, biweekly paper which began in 1908. Camrose also has its own local television station which is primarily used for advertising. Camrose Booster