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Machine Shed Museum, the Pharmacy Museum housed in the towns original drug store, the Beaver School Museum, the historic All Saints Anglican Church, the Grain Elevator Historical Site, and the Train Station Museum.
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that wraps around the north-east end of the town, is a large drawing point for visitors. This one of a kind creek is framed by sandstone cliffs, and a visit will usually be filled with numerous wildlife sightings. The creek is one of the best places on the
Alberta prairies for Kayaking and
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1823:Wainwright
1803:Vegreville
1793:Valleyview
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1289:Strathcona
1237:Wetaskiwin
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1543:Innisfail
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1478:Elk Point
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1548:Irricana
1518:Hardisty
1508:Grimshaw
1483:Fairview
1468:Eckville
1453:Didsbury
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1778:Tofield
1768:Thorsby
1728:Stavely
1673:Raymond
1663:Provost
1643:Penhold
1618:Okotoks
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1658:Ponoka
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1403:Castor
1383:Calmar
1373:Bowden
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