Magrath

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Magrath
Town
Town of Magrath

Wind farm west of Magrath.

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Nickname(s): Garden City[1]
Magrath
Coordinates: 49°25′26″N 112°52′06″W / 49.42389°N 112.86833°W / 49.42389; -112.86833Coordinates: 49°25′26″N 112°52′06″W / 49.42389°N 112.86833°W / 49.42389; -112.86833
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
Region Southern Alberta
Census division 3
Municipal district Cardston County
Incorporated[2]  
 • Village August 20, 1901
 • Town July 24, 1907
Government[3]
 • Mayor Russ Barnett
 • Governing body Magrath Town Council
 • CAO Wade Alston
 • MP Jim Hillyer
 • MLA Gary Bikman
Area (2011)[4]
 • Total 4.97 km2 (1.92 sq mi)
Elevation[5] 983 m (3,225 ft)
Population (2011)[4]
 • Total 2,217
 • Density 446.2/km2 (1,156/sq mi)
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
Postal code span T0K 1J0
Area code(s) +1-403
Website Official website

Magrath is a town in Cardston County, Alberta, Canada. Its population was 2,217 in 2011. Magrath is located near the Canadian Rockies and is 32 km (20 mi) south of Lethbridge and 242 km (150 mi) south of Calgary.

History

Magrath was established in 1899 by settlers sent by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from Utah and Idaho. These Mormon settlers were recruited by the Alberta Railway and Irrigation Company to construct irrigation works in the area funded by British interests by the family of Sir Alexander Galt. The settlers were paid in cash and land in the town. This was the first major irrigation work in Canada and was made possible by the settlers' experience with the extensive irrigation projects undertaken by their church in Utah and Idaho. The area's irrigation canal system supplies water to farmers throughout Southern Alberta and was the first major irrigation project in Canada. In its early years Magrath was known as The Irrigation Capital of Canada, and later as "The Garden City" for its beautiful natural setting, plentiful trees, and its Garden of Eden-like characteristics. The design and layout of Magrath was based on the Mormon's 'Plat of Zion' urban design model. Magrath also has historical links to the internationally-recognized British Garden City tradition which was piloted in England during this same period.

Old grain elevator in Magrath.

Magrath was named after Charles Alexander Magrath, the son-in-law of Sir Alexander Galt.[6] Magrath post office was established 1 March 1900, with Ammon Mercer as first postmaster.[7]

Demographics

The population of the Town of Magrath according to its 2013 municipal census is 2,376,[8] a 3.2% increase over its 2010 municipal census population of 2,302.[9]

In the 2011 Census, the Town of Magrath had a population of 2,217 living in 684 of its 748 total dwellings, a 6.5% change from its 2006 population of 2,081. With a land area of 4.97 km2 (1.92 sq mi), it had a population density of 446.1/km2 (1,155.3/sq mi) in 2011.[4]

In 2006, Magrath had a population of 2,081 living in 679 dwellings, a 4.4% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 4.97 km2 (1.92 sq mi) and a population density of 418.8/km2 (1,085/sq mi).[10]

Religious affiliation

The following is a breakdown of Magrath’s population by religious affiliation from the 2001 federal census.[11]

Statistics Canada includes 44 churches in its 2001 Protestant definition, including the Mormon denominations of the LDS Church and the Community of Christ.[12]

The religious affiliation within Magrath is primarily from the LDS Church. There is a stake based in Magrath, which is composed of ten congregations (eight wards and two branches) in the town and surrounding area.[13] As of June 2016, the total membership in the Magrath Alberta Stake was reported as 2433 members.

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References

  1. ↑ Garden City Movement
  2. ↑ "Location and History Profile: Town of Magrath" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 372. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  3. ↑ Alberta Municipal Affairs: Municipal Officials Search
  4. 1 2 3 "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.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ Holmgren, Eric J. and Patricia M. Holmgren (1973) Over 2,000 Place-Names of Alberta, p. 112, Saskatoon, Sask: Western Producer Book Service, ISBN 0-919306-37-3
  7. ↑ Post Office Archives page for Magrath
  8. ↑ "Statistics: 2013 Census Results". Town of Magrath. Retrieved July 15, 2013.
  9. ↑ "2011 Municipal Affairs Population List" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 5, 2010. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  10. ↑ Statistics Canada (2006). "Magrath - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-12.
  11. ↑ "2001 Community Profiles – Magrath, Alberta (Town)". Statistics Canada. 2007-02-01. Retrieved 2011-04-29.
  12. ↑ "2001 Census Dictionary – Appendix L. Comparison of Religious Code Values, 2001, 1991 and 1981" (PDF). Statistics Canada. 2003-12-04. Retrieved 2011-04-29.
  13. ↑ "Statistics Magrath Alberta Stake". Retrieved 2016-06-08.
  14. ↑ Buffalo Bin Elevator
  15. ↑ "Historic Galt Canal head-gates to receive face lift". August 6, 2015 By Karlene Skretting, Westwind Weekly News.
  16. ↑ Galt Canal Nature Trail - Magrath
  17. ↑ //www.lds.org/church/leader/randall-k-bennett
  18. ↑ "Awards Given by the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited".
  19. ↑ "History of Christian Jensen Jr.".
  20. ↑ http://paralympic.ca/athletes/37560
  21. ↑ http://www.countryweekly.com/news/nash-street-takes-showdown-crown
  22. ↑ http://www.trevortown.com/content-detail.asp?ID=60&CatID=1
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