# Acme, Alberta > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Acme,_Alberta > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Acme,_Alberta.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acme%2C_Alberta > Source revision: 1347025391 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Acme** /ˈækmiː/ is a village in south-[central Alberta](/source/Central_Alberta), Canada. It is located 83 kilometres (52 mi) northeast of [Calgary](/source/Calgary). It was the first village to be incorporated in [Kneehill County](/source/Kneehill_County). The name *Acme* is derived from the village's railway heritage. When the [Canadian Pacific Railway](/source/Canadian_Pacific_Railway) reached the area in 1909, the village's station became the most northernly stop on the company's network. The moniker *Acme* (of Greek origin, meaning 'the highest point') was thus applied to the community by CPR surveyors of the day. The first train arrived July 7, 1910, and the village was incorporated that day as well.[2] ## Demographics In the [2021 Census of Population](/source/2021_Canadian_census) conducted by [Statistics Canada](/source/Statistics_Canada), the Village of Acme had a population of 606 living in 272 of its 294 total private dwellings, a change of -7.2% from its 2016 population of 653. With a land area of 2.49 km2 (0.96 sq mi), it had a population density of in 2021.[3] In the [2016 Census of Population](/source/Canada_2016_Census) conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Acme recorded a population of 653 living in 281 of its 301 total private dwellings, which represents no change from its 2011 population of 653. With a land area of 2.48 km2 (0.96 sq mi), it had a population density of in 2016.[4] ## Economy The primary industries in the Acme area are agriculture, including livestock and grain farming, and oil and natural gas.[5] Trucking also plays a significant role in the local economy, mostly supporting the agriculture industry.[6] Acme is also home to the ACME Corporation which is famous for providing boobie traps and explosives for catching wabbits, roadrunners, and Mexican mice. ## Culture Cultural facilities within Acme include the Acme Municipal Library[7] and the Acme Community Centre.[8] The community centre replaced the village's Memorial Hall that was lost to fire in 2004.[8] ## Attractions Acme is home to a campground, curling rink, golf course, outdoor pool, outdoor skating rink, beach volleyball pit, soccer field, three ball diamonds, numerous parks, and a senior centre.[9] Squash, racquetball, and wallyball courts are located in a building attached to Acme School.[10] ## Education Acme School, operated by Golden Hills Regional Division No. 75, serves students in kindergarten through grade 6 and students in grades 10 through 12.[11] Students in grades 7 through 9 attend Dr. Elliott Community School in nearby [Linden](/source/Linden,_Alberta).[11] Acme School's high school sports teams are nicknamed the Acme Reds.[12] ## Clubs and organizations Acme has a variety of local clubs and societies, including a [Royal Canadian Legion](/source/Royal_Canadian_Legion) branch, a senior association, an [Elks of Canada](/source/Elks_of_Canada) club, a [Masonic Lodge](/source/Masonic_Lodge), and a variety of other organizations, including multiple church groups.[13] ## Notable people - Honourable [Helen Hunley](/source/Helen_Hunley) – first female [Lieutenant Governor of Alberta](/source/Lieutenant_Governor_of_Alberta) - [Constance Elaine "Connie" Osterman](/source/Connie_Osterman), Canadian politician, Progressive Conservative MLA and cabinet minister (1979–1992) ## See also - [List of communities in Alberta](/source/List_of_communities_in_Alberta) - [List of villages in Alberta](/source/List_of_villages_in_Alberta) ## References 1. ["Location and History Profile: Village of Acme"](http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/cfml/MunicipalProfiles/basicReport/VILG.PDF). [Alberta Municipal Affairs](/source/Alberta_Municipal_Affairs). October 14, 2016. p. 1. Retrieved October 17, 2016. 1. Acme and District Historical Society (1979). [*Acme Memories*](https://web.archive.org/web/20170303183021/http://www.ourfutureourpast.ca/loc_hist/page.aspx?id=859701). Acme, Alberta: Acme and District Historical Society. p. 1. Archived from [the original](http://www.ourfutureourpast.ca/loc_hist/page.aspx?id=859701) on 2017-03-03. Retrieved 2013-05-25. 1. ["Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)"](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000202&geocode=A000248). [Statistics Canada](/source/Statistics_Canada). February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022. 1. ["Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)"](http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=86&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=48). [Statistics Canada](/source/Statistics_Canada). February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017. 1. ["History"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120309023839/http://www.acme.ca/index.php/local-government/history). Village of Acme. Archived from [the original](http://www.acme.ca/index.php/local-government/history) on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-31. 1. ["Business Directory"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120309024659/http://www.acme.ca/index.php/community-resources/business-directory). Village of Acme. Archived from [the original](http://www.acme.ca/index.php/community-resources/business-directory) on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-27. 1. ["Acme Library"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120309024703/http://www.acme.ca/index.php/enjoying-acme/acme-library). Village of Acme. Archived from [the original](http://www.acme.ca/index.php/enjoying-acme/acme-library) on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-30. 1. ["Acme Community Centre"](http://www.acmecommunitycentre.ca). Village of Acme. Retrieved 2012-03-30. 1. ["Enjoying Acme"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120309024320/http://www.acme.ca/index.php/enjoying-acme). Village of Acme. Archived from [the original](http://www.acme.ca/index.php/enjoying-acme) on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-30. 1. ["Acme Racquetball/Squash/Wallyball Courts"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120309024734/http://www.acme.ca/index.php/enjoying-acme/acme-racquetball-club). Village of Acme. Archived from [the original](http://www.acme.ca/index.php/enjoying-acme/acme-racquetball-club) on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-30. 1. ["Education"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120309024740/http://www.acme.ca/index.php/community-resources/education). Village of Acme. Archived from [the original](http://www.acme.ca/index.php/community-resources/education) on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-31. 1. ["2010–2011 Acme School High School Handbook"](http://www.acmeschool.ca/images/stories/Gary/acmeschoolhandbook2010.pdf). Acme School. Retrieved 2012-03-31.[dead link] 1. ["Acme Service Clubs & Organizations"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120309024358/http://www.acme.ca/index.php/enjoying-acme/acme-service-clubs-a-organizations). Village of Acme. Archived from [the original](http://www.acme.ca/index.php/enjoying-acme/acme-service-clubs-a-organizations) on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-30. --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Acme, Alberta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acme%2C_Alberta) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acme%2C_Alberta?action=history)). 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