Blackie is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within the Foothills County. It is located approximately 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Calgary on Highway 799.

History

The community was named after John Stuart Blackie, a Scottish scholar. Previously incorporated as a village on December 30, 1912, Blackie dissolved to hamlet status on August 31, 1997.

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Blackie had a population of 360 living in 144 of its 153 total private dwellings, a change of 14.6% from its 2016 population of 314. With a land area of 0.76 km (0.29 sq mi), it had a population density of 473.7/km (1,226.8/sq mi) in 2021.

As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Blackie had a population of 314 living in 126 of its 147 total private dwellings, a change of -8.5% from its 2011 population of 343. With a land area of 0.76 km (0.29 sq mi), it had a population density of 413.2/km (1,070.1/sq mi) in 2016.

Notable residents

• Jeremy Colliton - professional ice hockey centre, head coach Chicago Blackhawks
• George Groeneveld - Member of the Legislature of Alberta for Highwood, November 22, 2004 - April 23, 2012
• "Boxcar" Pat Egan - former professional ice hockey defenseman

See also

• List of communities in Alberta
• List of designated places in Alberta
• List of former urban municipalities in Alberta
• List of hamlets in Alberta