Sexsmith, Alberta
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Sexsmith is a town in northern Alberta, it is on Highway 2, 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Grande Prairie.
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Town of Sexsmith | |
Nickname: Grain capital of the British Empire | |
Location of Sexsmith in Alberta | |
Coordinates: 55°21′3″N 118°46′57″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Northern Alberta |
Planning region | Upper Peace |
Municipal district | County of Grande Prairie No. 1 |
Incorporated[1] | |
• Village | April 12, 1929 |
• Town | October 15, 1979 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Kate Potter |
• Governing body | Sexsmith Town Council |
Area (2021)[2] | |
• Land | 13.01 km2 (5.02 sq mi) |
Elevation | 724 m (2,375 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 2,427 |
• Density | 186.5/km2 (483/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Postal code span | |
Area code | +1-780 |
Highways | Highway 2 Highway 59 |
Website | Official website |
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Sexsmith is located in the Peace River Country region of Alberta, one of the most fertile growing areas in the province. The town was once known as the "grain capital of the British Empire": In a 10-year period from 1939 to 1949, it shipped more grain than any other port in the empire.