Consort /ˈkɒnsərt/ is a village in eastern Alberta, Canada. It is located at the intersection of Highway 12 and Highway 41, approximately 250 km (155 mi) southeast of Edmonton, 252 km (157 mi) northeast of Calgary, and 283 km (176 mi) west of Saskatoon. The Saskatchewan border is approximately 60 km (37 mi) to the east.

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Consort had a population of 644 living in 262 of its 300 total private dwellings, a change of -11.7% from its 2016 population of 729. With a land area of 3.02 km (1.17 sq mi), it had a population density of 213.2/km (552.3/sq mi) in 2021.

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Consort recorded a population of 729 living in 280 of its 310 total private dwellings, a 5.8% change from its 2011 population of 689. With a land area of 3.05 km (1.18 sq mi), it had a population density of 239.0/km (619.0/sq mi) in 2016.

Consort's 2012 municipal census counted a population of 722.

Economy

The primary industries are farming, ranching and oil production.

Media

The local weekly newspaper, The Consort Enterprise, has been published since 1912.

Notable people

Singer k.d. lang was raised in Consort, as was Arthur Kroeger, a senior public servant in the Canadian federal government from 1975 to 1992. Riley Nash, a forward in the NHL for the Boston Bruins and the Columbus Blue Jackets was born in Consort. UFC Fighter Chad "The Monster" Anheliger was raised in Consort. Chad's official UFC debut was February 19th, 2022. Chad earned a knockout win in the 3rd round.

See also

• List of communities in Alberta
• List of villages in Alberta