| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 11 |
| Municipal District | Brazeau County |
| Mayor | James Alan Barker |
| Governing body | Breton Village Council |
| • Village | January 1, 1957 |
| Area land | 1.72 km² |
| Population as of | 2021 |
| Population total | 567 |
| Population density | 329.9 km² |
| Time zone | MST (UTC−7) |
| Time zone (DST) | MDT (UTC−6) |
| Coordinates | 53°06′18.0″N 114°28′25.1″W |
| Postal code span | T0C 0P0 |
| Highways | Highway 20 Highway 616 |
Breton /ˈbrɛtən/ is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located roughly 95 kilometres (59 mi) southwest of Edmonton.
History
Originally called Keystone, it was established in 1909 by a group of African-American immigrants as a block settlement.[2] The new Black Canadian homesteaders arrived from Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas, just four years after Alberta became a province in 1905.[3]
A Canadian Northern Railway line was built through Breton. Breton had several grain elevators and a station.[4]
In 1927 the town was renamed after United Farmers MLA Douglas Breton, shortly after his election as the region's Member of the Alberta Legislature.[5][6]
Infrastructure
It has one High School (grades 7–12) and one elementary (K-6) school. It has a Paid on call Fire department operating with the Brazeau county fire services, one grocery store, one golf course, 2 restaurants, 1 hair parlors, a police station with three officers and one secretary.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Breton had a population of 567 living in 259 of its 296 total private dwellings, a change of -1.22% from its 2016 population of 574. With a land area of 1.72 km2 (0.66 sq mi), it had a population density of in 2021.[7]
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Breton recorded a population of 574 living in 252 of its 292 total private dwellings, a 15.73% change from its 2011 population of 496. With a land area of 1.72 km2 (0.66 sq mi), it had a population density of in 2016.[8]
The Village of Breton's 2012 municipal census counted a population of 581,[9] a 0.3% increase over its 2007 municipal census population of 579.[10]
See also
- List of communities in Alberta
- List of villages in Alberta
- Similar 1908 to 1910 Alberta homesteader settlements of Black Canadians:
References
- ^ "Location and History Profile: Village of Breton". Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 14, 2016. p. 113. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ Heritage Community Foundation & Black Pioneers Descendants' Society (2007). "Alberta's Black Pioneer Heritage - Keystone". Heritage Community Foundation and Black Pioneers Descendants' Society. Archived from the original on 2009-11-09. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
- ^ Rowe, Allan (2015-02-12). "African American Immigration to Alberta". Historic Resources Management Branch. Alberta Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ^ South Edmonton Saga, map on endpapers
- ^ "Breton". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved June 30, 2010.
- ^ "Legislative Assembly of Alberta". 24 August 2006. p. 1,690. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ "2012 Municipal Affairs Population List". Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2012-11-22. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
- ^ "Alberta 2009 Official Population List". Alberta Municipal Affairs. 2009-09-15. Retrieved 2010-09-14.