Worsley, Alberta
Worsley | |
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Welcome sign | |
| Motto: Gateway to the Clear Hills | |
| Coordinates: 56°30′24″N 119°08′02″W / 56.50667°N 119.13389°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Federal riding | Grande Prairie-Mackenzie |
| Provincial riding | Central Peace-Notley |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 28 |
| Postal code | T0H 3W0 |
Worsley is a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada within Clear Hills County. It is located in the Peace Country, at the northern end of Highway 726, approximately 18 km (11 mi) north of Highway 64, 59 km (37 mi) northwest of Hines Creek and 50 km (31 mi) east of the British Columbia border. It lies at an elevation of 650 m (2,130 ft) amidst prairie farmland and ranchland.
It was named after Erick Worsley, a British Cavalry Officer and fur trader who arrived in the area in the 1930. Clear Hills County's municipal office is located in Worsley.