Still God's Country

Still God's Country

The Early History of Byemoor and Area

Call No.: 971.23 BYEM 1975
Page Count: 249
Publication Year: 1975
Location: Byemoor, Alberta
Names of communities: Byemoor
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Byemoor, a hamlet in Alberta, Canada, is located within the County of Stettler. It is situated at the intersection of Highway 853 and Highway 589, approximately 70 kilometers southeast of Stettler and 80 kilometers northeast of Drumheller. The hamlet’s closest neighbor is Endiang, which is approximately 10 kilometers to the east.

Byemoor was built in the early twentieth century along the railroad line and was named for the area’s resemblance to a moor in England. The name “Byemoor” originates from “By-the-moor”. In its early years, it served as the main town for a large number of small farms. However, the crises in agriculture and the improvement of transportation to larger centers led to the slow depopulation of the hamlet and area. As of the 2021 Census, Byemoor had a population of 30 living in 14 of its 19 total private dwellings.

Byemoor is home to a small hotel, arena, community hall, curling rink, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, and Byemoor School. The school, which serves as an elementary and junior high school, is a vital part of the community. These facilities serve the small farming community, as well as some minor oil field offices.

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Community: Byemoor
Province: Alberta

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