This is the current conditions weather report for Stettler. The report was made 65 minutes ago, at 03:00 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 13 kilometers per hour / 8 miles per hour from the southwest (230°). The temperature was -3°C / 27°F, with a dew-point at -3°C / 27°F. The temperature felt like -7°C / 19°F. The relative humidity was 86%.
Stettler is a town in Alberta, Canada. It is located 101 km east of Red Deer at the junction of Highway 12 and Highway 56. The town is located in the eastern region of central Alberta and nicknamed "The Heart of Alberta."
Population: 5,226 (2002)
Stettler is also home to Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions, a popular attraction delivering rail tours to people from around the world.
The town also serves as a commercial hub for several smaller communities in the area, serving a population of approximately 30,000. Nearby communities include the villages of Big Valley, Gadsby, Donalda, and Halkirk, and the hamlets of Byemoor, Endiang, and Erskine, among others.
Stettler has recently been flourishing due to the province wide economy boom. Despite a disappointing loss to Fort Macleod for the new RCMP training facility, Stettler continues to prosper due to a strong agricultural and petroleum based economy . It is home to the Stettler Auction Mart the oldest Livestock Auction Market in Alberta (1954) and is undergoing its largest real estate boom in its history including major commercial and residential real estate activity. Recent activity includes a brand new 79 room
Ramada hotel, a 30 room addition to the
Best Western Crusader Inn, Wal-Mart, Tim Hortons, UFA bulk station, a relocated and redeveloped John Deere dealership, and many many more well known brands.
In 2005 Stettler celebrated its centennial along with the province of Alberta. Throughout July there were many celebrations.