Falun, Alberta

Falun
Location of Falun Alberta

Falun is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10.[1] It is located on Highway 13, approximately 31 kilometres (19 mi) west of Wetaskiwin.

Falun is home to an outdoor arena that features the boards and glass from Calgary's Scotiabank Saddledome.[2] The first school opened in 1906.[3]

See also

References

  1. Alberta Municipal Affairs (2010-04-01). "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  2. "From the Saddledome to Falun, Alberta". CBC. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
  3. Freeway West. The Falun HIstorical Society. 1972. p. 469.

Coordinates: 52°57′30″N 113°50′33″W / 52.95833°N 113.84250°W / 52.95833; -113.84250 (Falun)

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