Municipal District of Peace No. 135

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. What is the administrative designation?Municipal District (MD) in Alberta, Canada
2. What is the geographical location?Northwestern Alberta, part of Census Division No. 19
3. Where is the municipal office of MD Peace No. 135 located?The office is just outside but next to the Village of Berwyn, so it can serve both the village and the surrounding rural residents.
4. Why is the district called "Peace"?The name comes from the Peace River, a major waterway that helped people settle there, and it reflects a wish for harmony among the people living in the area.

Municipal District (MD): A form of local government in Alberta, Canada, responsible for administering services in rural and semi-rural areas.
Census Division: A geographical unit used by Statistics Canada for census data collection and analysis, often comprising multiple municipalities.
Peace River Region: A significant geographical and economic area in northwestern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia, characterized by extensive natural resources and agricultural potential.
Local Governance: The system of administration and decision-making at the municipal or local level, responsible for community services and development.