Legal, Alberta
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| Town of Legal | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Capital Region |
| Census division | 11 |
| Municipal district | Sturgeon County |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Carol Tremblay |
| • Governing body |
Legal Town Council
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| Area (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 3.22 km2 (1.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 705 m (2,313 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,225 |
| • Density | 381.0/km2 (987/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC−7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC−6) |
| Area code(s) | -1+780 |
| Highway | Highway 651 |
| Website | Official website |
Legal /lᵻˈɡæl/ is a town in central Alberta, Canada within Sturgeon County. It is located 2.4 km (1.5 mi) east of Highway 2 on Highway 651, approximately 42 km (26 mi) north of Edmonton.
Legal was founded as a Francophone settlement in 1894[3] and is known for its French-themed murals.[citation needed]
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Legal had a population of 1,225 living in 439 of its 464 total dwellings, a 2.8% change from its 2006 population of 1,192. With a land area of 3.22 km2 (1.24 sq mi), it had a population density of 380.4/km2 (985.3/sq mi) in 2011.[2] Of Legal's 1,215 residents, 220 (18%) considered French to be their mother tongue, compared to 2% of Albertans overall.[4] Stop signs and street names in the town are written in both French and English.[citation needed]
In 2006, Legal had a population of 1,192 living in 424 dwellings, a 12.7% increase from 2001. The town has a land area of 2.55 km2 (0.98 sq mi) and a population density of 466.7/km2 (1,209/sq mi).[5]
Education
The Greater North Central Francophone Education Region No. 2 operates a francophone elementary/junior school in Legal named Citadelle School (École Citadelle), while Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools operates an English elementary/junior school.
Notable people
- Kyle Chipchura, professional hockey player
See also
References
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