Is Ardrossan a hamlet?

Is Ardrossan a hamlet?

Ardrossan is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada, within Strathcona County. It is located on Highway 824, approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) east of Sherwood Park. Ardrossan is located directly to the east of Sherwood Park, and is just south of the Yellowhead Highway on Range Road 222.

What is the biggest hamlet in Strathcona County?

Alberta’s two largest hamlets – Fort McMurray (formerly a city) within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Sherwood Park within Strathcona County – have been further designated as urban service areas by Municipal Affairs.

Why is Sherwood Park a hamlet?

Hamlet status We are sometimes asked about Sherwood Park’s status as a hamlet. In Alberta, the term hamlet describes an urban centre governed by the municipality in which it is located. Strathcona County has chosen to remain a municipality made up of both rural and urban areas.

Is Fort Saskatchewan considered Strathcona County?

Fort Saskatchewan is bordered by Strathcona County to the south and east, Sturgeon County to the north and west, and the City of Edmonton to the southwest. Sturgeon County is across the North Saskatchewan River….

Fort Saskatchewan
• Land	48.18 km2 (18.60 sq mi)
Elevation	610 m (2,000 ft)
Population (2016)
• Total	24,149

Where is Ardrossan in Alberta, Canada located?

Ardrossan is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada, within Strathcona County. It is located on Highway 824, approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) east of Sherwood Park . The community takes its name from Ardrossan, in Scotland. Ardrossan is located directly to the east of Sherwood Park, and is just south of the Yellowhead Highway on Range Road 222.

How many people live in Ardrossan, B.C.?

Ardrossan is a growing community of over 514 people. In 2008, Ardrossan celebrated its 100th Anniversary. Located about four kilometres south of the Yellowhead Highway (Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway 16) along the Pointe Aux Pins Creek, Ardrossan can be accessed on Secondary Highway 824, south of Highway 16, or north from Baseline or Wye Road.

Where is Ardrossan located on the Yellowhead Highway?

In 2008, Ardrossan celebrated its 100th Anniversary. Located about four kilometres south of the Yellowhead Highway (Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway 16) along the Pointe Aux Pins Creek, Ardrossan can be accessed on Secondary Highway 824, south of Highway 16, or north from Baseline or Wye Road.

When did Ardrossan become part of North Ayrshire?

Ardrossan became a burgh, in 1846, with a provost, magistrates and commissioners. Its burgh status was lost in 1974 on the formation of Strathclyde Regional Council, when it came under Cunninghame District. It is now part of North Ayrshire, created as a unitary authority in 1996. [citation needed]