Glendon, Alberta
Glendon is a village in northern Alberta, Canada that is north of St. Paul. The community has the maiden name of an early postmaster's mother.
Glendon | |
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Village | |
| Village of Glendon | |
World's largest pierogi sculpture | |
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Glendon | |
| Coordinates: 54°14′54″N 111°09′13″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 12 |
| Municipal district | M.D of Bonnyville No. 87 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | January 1, 1956 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nicholas Werstiuk |
| • Governing body | Glendon Village Council |
| Area (2021) | |
| • Land | 1.99 km2 (0.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 587 m (1,926 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 338 |
| • Density | 169.5/km2 (439/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code | T0A 1P0 |
| Highways | Highway 882 Highway 660 |
| Website | Official website |
In 1993, the town unveiled its roadside tribute to the perogy. Their "Giant Perogy," complete with fork, is 7.6 m (24.9 ft) in height. It is one of the Giants of the Prairies. Next to the roadside attraction was the Perogy Cafe, which served "Ukrainian and Chinese Perogies" it is now closed. Glendon is home to former NHLer Stan Smyl.
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