Federal, Alberta

Federal
Location of Federal in County of Paintearth No. 18
Federal, Alberta (Alberta)
Coordinates: 52°06′40″N 111°34′21″W / 52.111226°N 111.572613°W / 52.111226; -111.572613
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census divisionNo. 7
Municipal DistrictCounty of Paintearth No. 18
Government
 • TypeUnincorporated
 • Governing bodyCounty of Paintearth Council
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain Time Zone)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (Mountain Time Zone)
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Federal is a hamlet located in the County of Paintearth No. 18 in Central Alberta, Canada.[1] It is located approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of the town of Coronation and 25.8 kilometres (16.0 mi) east of the town of Castor. Federal was formerly a village. Following the Coronation of George V and Mary in 1911, many places along the Canadian National Railway were given patriotic and royal-themed names, including Coronation, Veteran, Consort, Throne, Loyalist, and Federal.[2]

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References

  1. ^ "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Holmgren, Eric J; Holmgren, Patricia M. (1976). Over 2000 place names of Alberta (3rd ed.). Saskatoon: Western Producer Prairie Books. p. 96. ISBN 978-0-919306-67-7. Retrieved July 26, 2024.