Stavely is a town in southern Alberta , Canada. It is located 110 kilometres (68 mi) south of Calgary on Highway 2 and 16 km (9.9 mi) east of Willow Creek Provincial Park .
15-480: Stavely was named for Alexander Staveley Hill , managing director of the Oxley Ranching Company that was founded in 1882 by John R Craig on 100,000 acres of grazing rights. The Canadian Pacific Railway once ran through the town. Its closure led to the removal of all but one of Stavely's grain elevators. The people of Stavely and the area are proud of their friendliness and community spirit. In
30-471: A ball diamond, and parks. Stavely is also home to a museum. The Pine Coulee Reservoir, a popular place for recreation and camping, is 5 km (3.1 mi) west of Stavely. Clear Lake recreation area (camping/water sports) is located 19 km east of Stavely. Willow Creek Municipal Park (campground) is located 16 km west of Stavely. Stavely's only school, Stavely Elementary School, teaches local children from Kindergarten through Grade 6. The school
45-420: A son, Henry Staveley-Hill , who followed his father into law and politics. After Katherine died Hill married again, to Mary Frances Baird, daughter of Francis Baird of St Petersburg. Stavely, Alberta Stavely is a town in southern Alberta , Canada. It is located 110 kilometres (68 mi) south of Calgary on Highway 2 and 16 km (9.9 mi) east of Willow Creek Provincial Park . Stavely
60-434: Is also home to a museum. The Pine Coulee Reservoir, a popular place for recreation and camping, is 5 km (3.1 mi) west of Stavely. Clear Lake recreation area (camping/water sports) is located 19 km east of Stavely. Willow Creek Municipal Park (campground) is located 16 km west of Stavely. Stavely's only school, Stavely Elementary School, teaches local children from Kindergarten through Grade 6. The school
75-459: The 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , the Town of Stavely had a population of 544 living in 269 of its 287 total private dwellings, a change of 0.6% from its 2016 population of 541. With a land area of 1.78 km (0.69 sq mi), it had a population density of 305.6/km (791.5/sq mi) in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada,
90-405: The 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , the Town of Stavely had a population of 544 living in 269 of its 287 total private dwellings, a change of 0.6% from its 2016 population of 541. With a land area of 1.78 km (0.69 sq mi), it had a population density of 305.6/km (791.5/sq mi) in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada,
105-623: The Oxford circuit, of which he became the leader. He also acquired a large practice at the parliamentary bar , which he had to relinquish upon entering the House of Commons. He became a Queen's Counsel in 1868. Hill represented Coventry from 1868 to 1874, West Staffordshire from 1874 to 1885 and Kingswinford from 1885 to 1900. He also served as Judge Advocate of the Fleet . He lived at Kensington and at Oxley Manor, Bushbury , Staffordshire , where he
120-472: The Town of Stavely recorded a population of 541 living in 265 of its 290 total private dwellings, a 7.1% change from its 2011 population of 505. With a land area of 1.83 km (0.71 sq mi), it had a population density of 295.6/km (765.7/sq mi) in 2016. Stavely is known as the home of the Stavely Indoor Rodeo . Founded in 1929, it is the world's first indoor rodeo. In 1996
135-428: The Town of Stavely recorded a population of 541 living in 265 of its 290 total private dwellings, a 7.1% change from its 2011 population of 505. With a land area of 1.83 km (0.71 sq mi), it had a population density of 295.6/km (765.7/sq mi) in 2016. Stavely is known as the home of the Stavely Indoor Rodeo . Founded in 1929, it is the world's first indoor rodeo. In 1996 the miniseries In Cold Blood
150-592: The miniseries In Cold Blood was filmed in Stavely. In 2012 the community celebrated its 100th birthday. The town has a 9-hole golf course named the Stavely Golf Club. It was one of the few remaining sand green golf courses in Canada until the sand greens were recently converted to artificial greens. Other recreation venues and facilities include an arena, archery lanes, a recreational vehicle campground,
165-548: Was a British barrister and Conservative Party politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1868 to 1900, representing Coventry , Staffordshire West and Kingswinford . Hill was born in Wolverhampton , the son of Henry Hill, a banker, and his wife Anne Staveley. He was educated at King Edward's School, Birmingham and Exeter College, Oxford. He was called to the bar by the Inner Temple in 1851 and joined
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#1732793578495180-519: Was a JP and Deputy Lieutenant of the county. In 1880 he and his wife funded a school and chapel at Bushbury. During the years 1881-1884 Hill went on annual visits to western Canada and published an account of his travels, From Home to Home: Autumn Wanderings in the Northwest in the Years 1881-1884 (1885). The town of Stavely, Alberta was named after him. He married Katherine Ponsonby and they had
195-416: Was filmed in Stavely. In 2012 the community celebrated its 100th birthday. The town has a 9-hole golf course named the Stavely Golf Club. It was one of the few remaining sand green golf courses in Canada until the sand greens were recently converted to artificial greens. Other recreation venues and facilities include an arena, archery lanes, a recreational vehicle campground, a ball diamond, and parks. Stavely
210-400: Was named for Alexander Staveley Hill , managing director of the Oxley Ranching Company that was founded in 1882 by John R Craig on 100,000 acres of grazing rights. The Canadian Pacific Railway once ran through the town. Its closure led to the removal of all but one of Stavely's grain elevators. The people of Stavely and the area are proud of their friendliness and community spirit. In
225-573: Was renovated in 2002, and its school motto is Every Child Shines. Prior to the 2002 renovation, grades 7-9 students attended A. J. Nowicki Jr. High School, which has been demolished. The Stavely Education Foundation has been established to assist former students with the costs of post-secondary education. The following is a list of the Town of Stavely's volunteer community organizations and service groups. Alexander Staveley Hill Alexander Staveley Hill KC , JP , DL , PC (21 May 1825 – 25 June 1905)
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