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The town's main sources of revenue are [[agriculture]], [[Canadian Oil Patch|oil production]], [[tourism]], [[coal mining]] and retirement. It is the centre of a large trading area called [[Short Grass County]] and is the home of approximately 200 businesses. The mayor of the town is currently Mary Collins.<ref name=council/>
The town's main sources of revenue are [[agriculture]], [[Canadian Oil Patch|oil production]], [[tourism]], [[coal mining]] and retirement. It is the centre of a large trading area called [[Short Grass County]] and is the home of approximately 200 businesses. The mayor of the town is currently Mary Collins.<ref name=council/>


Famous Hanna residents have included [[Shirley McClellan]], Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, [[Marjorie Willison]], author and radio personality, a Rhodes Scholar, an engineer who worked on both the [[Avro Arrow]] and for NASA, the pop-rock band [[Nickelback]], and an assortment of hockey players including one Hall of Famer, [[Lanny McDonald]].
Famous Hanna residents have included [[Shirley McClellan]], Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, [[Marjorie Willison]], author and radio personality, a Rhodes Scholar, an engineer who worked on both the [[Avro Arrow]] and for NASA, the rock band [[Nickelback]], and an assortment of hockey players including one Hall of Famer, [[Lanny McDonald]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
In 2006, Hanna had a population of 2,847 living in 1,295 [[house|dwellings]], a 4.7% decrease from 2001. The town has a land area of {{km2 to mi2|8.39|abbr=yes|wiki=yes}} and a [[population density]] of {{Pop density km2 to mi2|339.1| spell=UK | abbr=yes}}.<ref name=statcan2006>{{Cite web| url= http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4804011&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Hanna&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4804011 | title= Hanna - Community Profile | author= Statistics Canada| authorlink= Statistics Canada| year= [[Canada 2006 Census|Census 2006]] | accessdate= 2007-06-11}}</ref>
In 2006, Hanna had a population of 2,847 living in 1,295 [[house|dwellings]], a 4.7% decrease from 2001. The town has a land area of {{km2 to mi2|8.39|abbr=yes|wiki=yes}} and a [[population density]] of {{Pop density km2 to mi2|339.1| spell=UK | abbr=yes}}.<ref name=statcan2006>{{Cite web| url= http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4804011&Geo2=PR&Code2=48&Data=Count&SearchText=Hanna&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=4804011 | title= Hanna - Community Profile | author= Statistics Canada| authorlink= Statistics Canada| year= [[Canada 2006 Census|Census 2006]] | accessdate= 2007-06-11}}</ref>



== Climate ==
Alberta has a moderate climate that enjoys four distinct seasons, including warm summers and mild Canadian winters.
Precipitation averages 425mm (16.7") of which 150 mm (5.9") falls as snow. From May to September the mean rainfall averages
300mm (11.8") and is sufficient to assure a good crop. July is the month of maximum thunderstorm and hail activity. Individual
snowfalls rarely exceed 15cm (6") and a snow depth of 30 cm (12") occurs on the average of once in 10 years.
Seasonal Average Temperature
� Summer 17.1C (62.8F)<br />
� Spring 4.2C (39.6F)<br />
� Fall 5.1C (41.2F)<br />
� Winter -16.6C ( 2.1F)<br />
Average Annual Precipitation<br />
� Rain 32.5cm (12.8 in.)<br />
� Snow 99.7cm (39.3 in.)<br />
� Total 132.3cm (52.1 in.)<br />
Frost Free Days<br />
� 109 days per year.<br />
Hours of Sunshine<br />
� 2,2634 hours of sunshine per year.<br /><br />
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Towns of Alberta]]
*[[Towns of Alberta]]

Revision as of 18:09, 7 February 2008

Town of Hanna
Town
Country Canada
Province Alberta
RegionSouthern Alberta
Census division4
Special AreaNo. 2
Government
[1]
 • MayorMary Collins
 • Governing bodyHanna Town Council
Area
 • Total8.39 km2 (3.24 sq mi)
Elevation
816 m (2,677 ft)
Population
 (2006)[2]
 • Total2,847
 • Density339.1/km2 (878/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
Postal code span
T0J 1P0
HighwayHighway 9
WebsiteTown of Hanna

Hanna is a town in east-central Alberta, Canada.

The town's main sources of revenue are agriculture, oil production, tourism, coal mining and retirement. It is the centre of a large trading area called Short Grass County and is the home of approximately 200 businesses. The mayor of the town is currently Mary Collins.[1]

Famous Hanna residents have included Shirley McClellan, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, Marjorie Willison, author and radio personality, a Rhodes Scholar, an engineer who worked on both the Avro Arrow and for NASA, the rock band Nickelback, and an assortment of hockey players including one Hall of Famer, Lanny McDonald.

Demographics

In 2006, Hanna had a population of 2,847 living in 1,295 dwellings, a 4.7% decrease from 2001. The town has a land area of Template:Km2 to mi2 and a population density of Template:Pop density km2 to mi2.[2]


Climate

Alberta has a moderate climate that enjoys four distinct seasons, including warm summers and mild Canadian winters. Precipitation averages 425mm (16.7") of which 150 mm (5.9") falls as snow. From May to September the mean rainfall averages 300mm (11.8") and is sufficient to assure a good crop. July is the month of maximum thunderstorm and hail activity. Individual snowfalls rarely exceed 15cm (6") and a snow depth of 30 cm (12") occurs on the average of once in 10 years. Seasonal Average Temperature � Summer 17.1C (62.8F)
� Spring 4.2C (39.6F)
� Fall 5.1C (41.2F)
� Winter -16.6C ( 2.1F)
Average Annual Precipitation
� Rain 32.5cm (12.8 in.)
� Snow 99.7cm (39.3 in.)
� Total 132.3cm (52.1 in.)
Frost Free Days
� 109 days per year.
Hours of Sunshine
� 2,2634 hours of sunshine per year.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Town of Hanna. "Town Council". Retrieved 2007-11-17.
  2. ^ a b Statistics Canada (Census 2006). "Hanna - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
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