Millet, Alberta facts for kids
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Millet
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 Millet
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada | |
| Province | Alberta | |
| Region | Central Alberta | |
| Census division | 11 | |
| Municipal district | County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 | |
| Incorporated | ||
| • Village | June 17, 1903 | |
| • Town | September 1, 1983 | |
| Area
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| • Land | 6.62 km2 (2.56 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 755 m (2,477 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,890 | |
| • Density | 285.3/km2 (739/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | |
| Postal code span |
T0C 1Z0
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| Area code(s) | -1+780 | |
| Highways | Highway 2A Highway 616 |
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| Waterways | Pigeon Lake Coal Lake Pipestone Creek |
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Millet is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Alberta's capital city of Edmonton.
History
The Town of Millet was named in honour of August Millet, who was believed to be a canoeist for Father Lacombe. On June 17, 1903, Millet was proclaimed a village by an Order-in-Council of the Northwest Territories. By 1908, Millet's first councillors were elected.
In October 1927, a disastrous fire destroyed many of the buildings along the east side of Railway Street.
In 1950, the Board of Trade built a community hall and gave it to the Village. The hall is still being used today. In 1953, Northwestern Utilities brought natural gas to the Village. Griffiths Scott School was built in 1982, and a Senior Citizens Apartment was completed in 1983. On September 1, 1983, Millet was declared a town, and "Coming to Town" celebrations were held on October 15, 1983.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Millet recorded a population of 1,890 living in 800 of its 839 total private dwellings, a change of -3.3% from its 2016 population of 1,955. With a land area of 6.62 km2 (2.56 sq mi), it had a population density of 285.5/km2 (739/sq mi) in 2021.
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Millet recorded a population of 1,945 living in 822 of its 866 total private dwellings, a -7% change from its 2011 population of 2,092. With a land area of 3.72 km2 (1.44 sq mi), it had a population density of 522.8/km2 (1,354/sq mi) in 2016.
Arts and culture
In May, Millet hosts the Millet Massacre, which includes live bands and a beer gardens. In June of every year, a Millet Days celebration takes place, which includes a parade, trade show, softball tournament, fireworks, and a soccer tournament.
Attractions
The Millet and District Museum, Archives and Visitor Information Centre was established in 1985. It is located at the north end of town on the west side of Highway 2.
Economy
Millet focuses on agriculture and recreation.
Education
Wetaskiwin Regional Division No. 11 operates public schools. Millet has one school - Griffiths-Scott School, which serves grades EC-8. Wetaskiwin Composite High School serves Millet for high school.
Pipestone School does not serve Millet, and is in nearby Pipestone.
