Manning, Alberta


Manning is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is known as the "Land of the Mighty Moose". It is located on Highway 35 on the Notikewin River, approximately north of Peace River.
Manning is a service centre for the local agriculture, forestry and gas industries. It also serves the nearby rural area within the County of Northern Lights including Deadwood, Hotchkiss, North Star and Notikewin.

History

The original name "Aurora", was rejected by the postal authorities because of possibility of confusion with Aurora, Ontario. At a public meeting in 1947, the community was renamed in honour of Ernest Manning who was the premier of Alberta from 1943 to 1968.

Climate

Manning has a subarctic climate, very close to being a humid continental climate, with both May and September averaging only fractionally under. There are vast differences between the warm summers and very cold winters, although areas much further south more eastward in Canada have equally cold winters and cooler summers. The climate data is from minor settlement Notikewin very close to the town.

Demographics

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Manning recorded a population of 1,183 living in 484 of its 544 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 1,164. With a land area of, it had a population density of in 2016.
In the 2011 Census, the Town of Manning had a population of 1,164 living in 461 of its 501 total dwellings, a -22% change from its 2006 population of 1,493. With a land area of, it had a population density of in 2011.

Attractions

The Battle River Pioneer Museum is home to many pieces of antique farming equipment, vehicles and other extraordinary items, like the albino moose and Cleave Whitaker's childhood crib.
The Manning Farmers’ Market has been a fixture in Manning for over 30 years.
Recreation venues include the Manning R.C.M.P. Centennial Pool, a paved walking trail, a curling rink, an skating/hockey arena, two outdoor ice rinks, a ski hill, a concrete skatepark, an outdoor splash park, and the Condy Meadows Golf Course and Recreation Area.

Infrastructure

Manning has a hospital. It also has a newly constructed RCMP detachment, Fire Station and Skatepark. Along with an indoor/outdoor pool

Government

The mayor of the Town of Manning is Greg Rycroft.

Education

Manning contains two public schools, Manning Elementary and Paul Rowe High School ; and one separate school, Rosary Separate School.

Media

Manning is served weekly by The Banner Post