Cherry Grove, Alberta
Cherry Grove | |
|---|---|
Hamlet | |
  Cherry Grove Location of Cherry Grove in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 54°21′N 110°04′W / 54.350°N 110.067°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 12 |
| Municipal district | M.D. of Bonnyville No. 87 |
| Elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
• Total | 405 |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (Alberta Time) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code | 780 |
| NTS Map | 073L08 |
Cherry Grove is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87.[2] It is 1 km (0.62 mi) north of Highway 55, approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) southeast of Cold Lake.
Community
Cherry Grove is a rural community serving the surrounding agricultural area. Community facilities include the Cherry Grove Community Hall, a community rink, and rodeo grounds operated by the Cherry Grove Agricultural Society. The community rink is maintained by local volunteers and is available for public use.[3]
The community hosts the annual Cherry Grove Lawn Tractor Races, organized by the Cherry Grove Agricultural Society. The event features multiple racing classes and family-oriented activities.[4]
The hamlet is home to a congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[5]
The Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority operates Station 10 – Cherry Grove, which began emergency response operations on December 3, 2025. The station serves Cherry Grove and the surrounding area.[6]
History
On April 28, 2023, a fire destroyed the Cherry Grove meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Firefighters from several surrounding communities responded to the incident, which resulted in the building being declared a complete loss. The fire was investigated as suspicious by the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.[7]
A new meetinghouse was later completed, with the Cherry Grove congregation holding its first worship service in the new building in April 2026.[8]
Demographics
The population of Cherry Grove according to the 2014 municipal census conducted by the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 is 405.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "MD of Bonnyville 2014 Census Results". Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87. p. 1. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ↑ "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ↑ "Cherry Grove Agricultural Society". Cherry Grove Agricultural Society. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Lawn Tractor Racing". Cherry Grove Agricultural Society. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Cherry Grove Ward". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority announces launch of Station 10 – Cherry Grove operations". Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Early morning fire destroys church in Cherry Grove". Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Cherry Grove celebrates first worship in new meetinghouse". Moroni Channel News. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
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