Falher
Falher (/fəˈlɛər/, fə-LAIR French pronunciation [fɑlɛːʁ]) is a town in the Peace Country area of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130, along Highway 49. Falher is one of the earliest agricultural communities in the Peace River Country and is notable for its sizable francophone population.
Falher | |
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| Town of Falher Ville de Falher | |
The world's largest honey bee Statue | |
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Falher Location of Falher in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 55°44′14″N 117°12′05″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 19 |
| Municipal district | Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | September 5, 1923 |
| • Dissolution | August 9, 1926 |
| • Village | March 13, 1929 |
| • Town | January 1, 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Donna Buchinski |
| • Governing body | Falher Town Council |
| Area (2021) | |
| • Land | 2.83 km2 (1.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 587 m (1,926 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 1,001 |
| • Density | 354.1/km2 (917/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Area code | +1-780 |
| Highways | Highway 49 Highway 2 |
| Website | Official website |
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