Etzikom

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Etzikom
"Valley"
Hamlet
Etzikom Windmill Museum, Alberta.JPG
Etzikom is located in Alberta
Etzikom
Location of Etzikom in Alberta
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Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
Region Southern Alberta
Census division 1
Municipal district County of Forty Mile No. 8
Government
 • Type Unincorporated
 • Governing body County of Forty Mile No. 8 Council
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
Postal code span T0K 0W0
Area code(s) +1-403
Highways Highway 61
Waterways Pakowki Lake

Etzikom is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within the County of Forty Mile No. 8.[1] It is approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Foremost on Highway 61.

Etzikom was founded in 1915.[2] Its name comes from the Blackfoot language word for valley or coulee, referring to Etzikom Coulee.

Etzikom is also home to The Canadian National Historic Windmill Centre, a museum dedicated to windmills throughout history.

Each year, Etzikom holds its annual Fun Run.

Etzikom's representative in Alberta's provincial legislature is Drew Barnes.[3]

See also

References

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  3. Alberta Assembly. Drew Barnes

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