Three Creeks is an unincorporated community in northern Alberta, Canada.

Three Creeks
Three Creeks, Alberta is located in Alberta
Three Creeks, Alberta
Location of Three Creeks in Alberta
Coordinates: 56°21′01″N 117°05′00″W / 56.35025°N 117.08336°W / 56.35025; -117.08336
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
Census divisionNo. 17
Municipal districtNorthern Sunrise County
Government
 • TypeUnincorporated
 • Governing bodyNorthern Sunrise County Council
Elevation
540 m (1,770 ft)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)

The name of the community is a reference to the three creeks that flow west through the community into the Peace River, among them being Wesley Creek and Carmon Creek.

The Three Creeks Provincial Grazing Reserve provides hunting grounds for moose and deer.[1]

Administration

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The community is located in census division No. 17. It is administered by Northern Sunrise County and is represented by the Ward 5-Three Creeks councillor.[2]

Geography

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The community is located along Highway 688, approximately 25 km (16 mi) northeast of the Town of Peace River. It has an elevation of 540 m (1772 ft).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Alberta Sustainable Resource Development. "Three Creeks". Retrieved October 17, 2010.
  2. ^ Northern Sunrise County. "Reeve and Council". Retrieved October 17, 2010.

56°21′01″N 117°05′00″W / 56.35025°N 117.08336°W / 56.35025; -117.08336 (Three Creeks)