Dewberry, Alberta
Dewberry is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within the County of Vermilion River. It is approximately 66 km (41 mi) northwest of Lloydminster. The hamlet was named for the dewberries growing near the community. Its first school opened in 1930. Dewberry held village status prior to 2021.
Dewberry | |
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Hamlet | |
Hamlet of Dewberry | |
The post office in Dewberry | |
Location in Alberta | |
Coordinates: 53°35′09.4″N 110°31′16.2″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Central Alberta |
Census division | 10 |
Municipal district | County of Vermilion River |
Incorporated | |
• Village | January 1, 1957 |
Dissolved | January 1, 2021 |
Area (2016) | |
• Land | 0.82 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
Population (2016) | |
• Total | 186 |
• Density | 226.3/km2 (586/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Highways | Highway 45 |
Website | Official website |
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