Falun is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10. It is located on Highway 13, approximately west of Wetaskiwin.
The community was named by John Strom after Falun, in Sweden, the native land of a large share of the early citizens. The first school opened in 1906 and the first post office opened in 1904.
Falun is home to an outdoor arena that features the boards and glass from Calgary's Scotiabank Saddledome.
Demographics Falun recorded a population of 25 in the 1991 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada.
Education Wetaskiwin Regional Division No. 11 operates public schools: Falun Elementary School serves primary grades,"Falun Elementary School." Wetaskiwin Regional Division No. 11. Retrieved on September 13, 2018. and Pigeon Lake Regional School serves secondary grades."Pigeon Lake Regional School." Wetaskiwin Regional Division No. 11. Retrieved on September 13, 2018.
See also List of communities in Alberta List of hamlets in Alberta
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