Castor, Alberta
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| Census division | No. 7 |
| County | Paintearth |
| Area: | 2.73 km² |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Incorporated | 1910 |
| Population
Town Population |
935 (2001) |
| Population density | /km² |
| Time zone | Mountain: UTC -7 |
| Postal code span | T0C 0X0 |
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| Elevation | 815 m MSL |
| Highways | Highway 12 Highway 36 |
| Waterways | Battle River Sullivan Lake |
| Mayor | Garry DeVloo |
| Governing body | Castor Town Council |
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Castor is a small town in the Canadian province of Alberta at elev. 2680 feet (816.8 meters) intersected by Highway 12 and Highway 861 approx. 100 miles (160 km) east of Red Deer.
It was incorporated July 13, 1910. Castor is French (Latin) for beaver: the nearby Battle River is home to these animals.
The population was 935 according to the 2001 census.
Castor is known for its duck and geese migration in the fall since its territory includes many stopping points well frequented by migrating waterfowl.
The town of Castor has two schools, one Catholic named Theresetta Catholic School and one Public named Gus Wetter School. A source of humour for those familiar with Castor is the name of Gus Wetter's school sports teams: The Castor Raiders.
The town newspaper is called the Castor Advance and it generally covers news events occurring in Castor as well as neighbouring communities.
The town's main industries are agriculture, oil and gas services, and mining.
The Postal Code is T0C 0X0. The phone exchange is 882 (Area code 403).
[edit] External links
- Town of Castor
- Detailed information from the Government of Alberta.
- Image of Castor's grain elevator (Alberta Government).
- A Watercolor painting of Castor by Gregg Johnson
- Albert First - Castor
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