Bruderheim
Bruderheim /ˈbruːdərhaɪm/ is a town in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region of Alberta, Canada. It is located just north of the junction of Highway 15 and Highway 45, approximately 47 km (29 mi) northeast of Edmonton.
Bruderheim | |
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Town | |
| Town of Bruderheim | |
Bruderheim Location of Bruderheim in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 53°48′15″N 112°55′40″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Metropolitan Region |
| Census division | 10 |
| Municipal district | Lamont County |
| Adjacent specialized municipality | Strathcona County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | May 29, 1908 |
| • Town | September 17, 1980 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Karl Hauch |
| • Governing body | Bruderheim Town Council |
| Area (2021) | |
| • Land | 9.28 km2 (3.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 637 m (2,090 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 1,329 |
| • Density | 143.2/km2 (371/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | Highway 45 Highway 15 |
| Waterway | North Saskatchewan River |
| Website | Official website |
The town's name is derived from two German words: "Bruder" meaning brother and the suffix "-heim" meaning home. In English, it translates to "Home of the Brother".
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