Pioneers and Progress

Alix, originally known as Toddsville, was established in the spring of 1900 by Joseph Todd. Located in central Alberta, northeast of Red Deer, Alix was incorporated as a village on June 3, 1907. The name was changed to honor Alexia Westhead, the first white woman settler in the area. The village’s mascot, the Alix-Gator, is featured prominently on many signs and businesses.

Alix was home to Irene Parlby, one of the “Famous Five” women who played a significant role in women’s rights in Canada. Parlby served as the local MLA from 1921 to 1935 and was a cabinet minister when the United Farmers of Alberta formed the government of Alberta in 1921. By the end of 2023, Alix had grown to a population of approximately 8000.

Clive, originally known as Valley City, is another village in central Alberta. Established in the early 1900s, it was renamed Clive to avoid confusion with a town in Ontario. The village was named in honor of Robert Clive, the Commander-in-Chief of India.

The arrival of the first train in 1910 brought an influx of settlers into the village. Today, Clive is a prosperous rural community known for its beautiful parks and outdoor recreational activities. Despite the trains no longer stopping in Clive, it continues to thrive with a population of 775 as of 2021.