Myrnam

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Myrnam is a small village in east-central Alberta, Canada, about 200 km east of Edmonton and 35 km east-southeast of Two Hills. It sits near the North Saskatchewan River, a place with good opportunities for outdoor fun in both summer and winter. The area is known for wildlife along bird flyways, making it popular for birdwatchers.

History: A post office opened in 1908, and Ukrainian immigrants settled in the area, naming it with a Ukrainian phrase meaning “peace to us.” The Canadian Pacific Railway built a siding and townsite there in 1927, and the railway town adopted the name Myrnam. It was incorporated as a village on August 22, 1930.

Today: The local economy relies on mixed farming, cattle farming, and grain farming. In 2021 the village had 257 residents living in 122 of its 161 homes, over a land area of 2.75 square kilometres.

Attractions and nature: Myrnam is near two bird sanctuaries and lies on a flyway used by Canada geese, snow geese, and sandhill cranes. Fort de L’Isle Historical Site is nearby. The North Saskatchewan River provides nearby recreational activities for all seasons.

Education: New Myrnam School serves about 120 students in kindergarten through Grade 12 (as of 2019), including students from nearby Derwent and Beauvallon. School teams are called the Barons, and students participate in curling, volleyball, badminton, track and field, golf, cross country, basketball, and a winter event called Mukluk in February.

Community: The village is led by Mayor Donna Rudolf and the Myrnam Village Council. The former Myrnam Hospital is noted in a Heritage Minute about building a larger hospital for the area.