Bentley, Alberta
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| Census division | No. 8 |
| County | Lacombe |
| Area: | 2.48 km² |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Incorporated | Village - 1906 Town - 2003 |
| Population
Town Population |
1,094 (2005) |
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| Time zone | Mountain: UTC -7 |
| Postal code span | T0C 0J0 |
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| Elevation | 910 m MSL |
| Highways | Highway 20 Highway 12 |
| Waterways | [Blindman River[Gull Lake, Alberta |
| Mayor | Joan Dickau |
| Governing body | Bentley Town Council |
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The town of Bentley, originally called Oxford, is located 28 km (17 mi) north-west of Red Deer, in the province of Alberta, Canada.
It was named in honour of George Bentley, an early homesteader.
[edit] History
The first settlers came from the U.S. and either walked or drove oxen from Lacombe, which was the closest railroad station between 1888-1890. The first church was built in 1890 by the Methodists, and a schoolhouse was built in 1903. Bentley was incorporated as a village in 1906.
1916 saw a disastrous fire that destroyed all buildings on the south side of the community. The centre roadway was made 36 metres wide and new buildings could not be constructed inside that area. In 1930, a centre boulevard was constructed for fire protection and street lights installed.
[edit] Schools
There are two public school buildings; Bentley Elementary School (1-6), and Bentley High School(7-12). Both schools are a part of Wolf Creek Public Schools. Kindergarden is housed at the Bentley Christian Centre. The Bentley Parent School Council is an active group that promotes working with the school community to provide a quality education in a caring environment for students.
[edit] External links
- Webtourist - About Bentley
- Wolfcreek Public Schools, Alberta - Schools
- Town Website
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