Photos courtesy of the Town of Coronation
252 km southeast of Edmonton
Agriculture, oil & and ranching
Approximately 905 residents
Kindergarten to grade 12
The Town of Coronation sprang up seemingly overnight – an “instant town.” As the Canadian railroad charted its way across the prairies in the early 1900’s, 24 blocks of land were sold to support a new railway stop. People from the nearby town of Haneyville simply followed the railroad, relocating their homes and buildings in the hope that the new town would become a bustling hub on the western frontier, and named it Coronation, in honour of King George V’s ceremonial crowning in 1910.
Today, Coronation’s population and surrounding residents farm, ranch, or work in the oil and gas industry. Families with school age children can attend the local kindergarten through grade 12 school, while adults can support their ongoing development through Paintearth Community Adult Learning. Though small, Coronation has all the essential services and amenities, and a variety of recreational clubs and facilities. There’s a bowling alley, curling rink, outdoor swimming pool, ball diamonds, and skating arena, as well as 9-hole golf course. The fitness centre features a variety of weights, cardio, and strength training machines that work for a variety of fitness routines. There are three provincial parks to enjoy nature within an hour’s drive, Shornliffe Lake Park, and the Big Knife and Gooseberry Lake provincial parks.
Take in annual events like the Town and Country Fair and horse show, where you’ll see exhibits such as academic displays, botanical achievements, and artistic entries. You can peruse the farmer’s market for fresh, locally produced food and handicrafts. The annual rodeo features a parade and pancake breakfast along with crowd-pleasing events like chuckwagon races and the bull riding competition. Coronation Performing Arts brings in a variety of acts, crisscrossing a range of genres.
Coronation’s history has helped shape the town’s present-day character as a quiet, family-oriented agricultural town that is proudly self-sufficient. You can see murals throughout town depicting the town’s early days, as well as houses, shops, and public buildings dating back to the turn of the last century. A prime example is the 1911 Roadmaster’s House, which concerned citizens rescued from demolition and designated a historic building, now a museum housing Canadian Pacific Railway and pioneer artifacts.
Visit the Town of Coronation or the County of Paintearth for more information.
Alberta Health Services provides healthcare and other health services at two facilities in the community. The Coronation Hospital and Care Centre provides a wide range of services from initial diagnosis through active care and recovery. There are 10 inpatient beds, 23 long term care beds, and 19 supportive living beds. Services include diagnostic imaging, laboratory and x-ray services, pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy, and speech language pathology. There is a 24-hour emergency room, acute care, continuing care services and addiction and mental health counseling.
The Coronation Medical Clinic is located within the Coronation Hospital and Care Centre. The Physicians within the clinic are members of the Big Country Primary Care Network (PCN), and also work closely with Homecare and Community Health. As a member of the Big Country PCN the Medical Clinic can provide complex medical care planning with the PCN nurse and dietician.
The Coronation Community Health Centre serves as a base for a variety of public health programs. Coronation Home Care services are based out of the Community Health Centre, as well as community health services, including environmental public health, health education, immunization for infants, school-aged children, and adults. There are also and family-focused services for mothers, babies, and children.
