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
Hamlet
Hamlet of Dewberry
The post office in Dewberry
Location in Alberta
Coordinates: 53°35′09.4″N 110°31′16.2″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division10
Municipal districtCounty of Vermilion River
Incorporated 
  VillageJanuary 1, 1957
DissolvedJanuary 1, 2021
Area
 (2016)
  Land0.82 km2 (0.32 sq mi)
Elevation
600 m (2,000 ft)
Population
 (2016)
  Total186
  Density226.3/km2 (586/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
HighwaysHighway 45
WebsiteOfficial website
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