Dixonville, Alberta
Located approximately 39 km north of Grimshaw, Alberta just off Highway 35 on Highway 689, is the Hamlet of Dixonville. (Manning is 43 km to the north, High Level is 240 km to the north.) The population of Dixonville is 108 (2016 stats), living in 37 dwellings.
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RCMP services are provided from Grimshaw, and because there is no hospital in this community, the residents travel to Peace River, Grimshaw and Manning. County of Northern Lights. Dixonville's population has been declining. There has been a decrease of 14% from the 2006 stats to the 2011 stats. (121 people to 104).
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The LIFE Ag Society installed a new playground in 2012, located next the Dixonville Hall.
HISTORY OF DIXONVILLE, ALBERTA
The Hamlet of Dixonville, Alberta is a quiet community that got its name many years ago from Roy "Buster" Dixon, who with his wife Ethel, ran the General Store and Post Office in the 1920's and 1930's. The first school, New Prairie School, was built of logs and opened in 1931. In 1940 another school was built. This one was more modern and was a one room school for Grades 1 to 6. The old log school was still used for many years for Grades 7-11.
The Dixonville Sports Grounds is where many horse events are held. Located next to the Dixonville Hall and Curling Rink.
The Dixonville Library had its Grand Opening in October 2010. 780-971-2593. It is located in the Dixonville School. Library website.
EVENTS: The Old-timers Ball Game and BBQ has been held in Dixonville. Each year it is hosted by different communities in the area. (6 different communities). NOW POSTED Events of the Peace Country
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