Lamont, Alberta
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | Lamont County |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Bill Skinner |
| • Governing body | Lamont Town Council |
| Area (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 9.27 km2 (3.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation[3] | 653 m (2,142 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,753 |
| • Density | 189.2/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Area code(s) | -1+780 |
| Highways | Highway 15 Highway 831 Highway 29 |
| Website | Official website |
Lamont is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located 60 kilometres (37 mi) east of Edmonton at the junction of Highway 15 and Highway 831.
History
The town was named in honour of Canadian politician John Henderson Lamont.
The Lamont Hospital opened in 1912, serving the entire region.[4]
On November 29, 1960, a school bus carrying students from nearby Chipman to school in Lamont was struck by a train, killing 17 students (15 girls and two boys). The collision occurred on the east side of town at a crossing just north of Highway 15 before 9:00 am.[5]
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Lamont had a population of 1,753 living in 643 of its 673 total dwellings, a 5% change from its 2006 adjusted population of 1,669. With a land area of 9.27 km2 (3.58 sq mi), it had a population density of 189.1/km2 (489.8/sq mi) in 2011.[2]
In 2006, Lamont had a population of 1,664 living in 643 dwellings, a 1.7% decrease from 2001. The town has a land area of 4.59 km2 (1.77 sq mi) and a population density of 362.4/km2 (939/sq mi).[6]
Media
The Lamont Leader and Farm 'n' Friends are local weekly newspapers that serve Lamont.[7][8]
Notable people
- Gene Achtymichuk, former professional hockey player
- Brian O'Kurley, former member of Canadian Parliament
See also
References
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