Caslan

Caslan is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada in Athabasca County. It is 21 kilometres (13 mi) south of Highway 55, 152 kilometres (94 mi) west of Cold Lake. The first baby in the area was born in 1921.

Caslan
Hamlet
Caslan
Location of Caslan in Alberta
Coordinates: 54°37′52″N 112°30′43″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionNorthern Alberta
Census division13
Municipal districtAthabasca County
Government
  ReeveDoris Splane
  Governing body
  • Larry Armfelt
  • Christine Bilsky
  • Warren Griffin
  • Kevin Haines
  • Travais Johnson
  • Dwayne Rawson
  • Doris Splane
  • Penny Stewart
  • Denis Willcott
Population
 (1991)
  Total23
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
Websitewww.athabascacounty.com

There is a general store that also sells alcohol and gasoline, and a Canada Post outlet. The hamlet also has an elementary school, a community centre, and a volunteer fire hall. Residences are on acreages and large lots. Some homes are just seasonal usage. The area is wooded. Coyotes, deer, and moose are common. Some species of birds stay during winter, which can be as cold as -30 Celsius.

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