Aldersyde is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within the Foothills County.[2] Located between Highway 2 and Highway 2A south of Highway 7, the hamlet is approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) southeast of Okotoks, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of High River and 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of Calgary. A Canadian Pacific Railway line runs through the hamlet.
Aldersyde | |
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![]() ![]() Aldersyde Location of Aldersyde in Alberta | |
Coordinates: 50°40′34″N 113°52′44″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Southern Alberta |
Census division | 6 |
Municipal district | Foothills County |
Population (2003)[1] | |
• Total | 64 |
Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Area code(s) | +1-403 |
The name "Aldersyde" was coined by a first settler for its Scottish sound, although apparently there is no place in Scotland with the same name.[3]
The population of Aldersyde according to the 2003 municipal census conducted by Foothills County is 64.[1]
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