Glendon, Alberta
Glendon | |
|---|---|
| Village of Glendon | |
World's largest pierogi sculpture | |
| Coordinates: 54°14′54″N 111°09′13″W / 54.24833°N 111.15361°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 12 |
| Municipal district | M.D of Bonnyville No. 87 |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | January 1, 1956 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nicholas Werstiuk |
| • Governing body | Glendon Village Council |
| Area (2021) | |
| • Land | 1.99 km2 (0.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 587 m (1,926 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 516 |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code | T0A 1P0 |
| Highways | Highway 882 Highway 660 |
| Website | Official website |
Glendon is a village in northern Alberta, Canada that is north of St. Paul. The community has the maiden name of an early postmaster's mother.
In 1993, the town unveiled its roadside tribute to the perogy. Their "Giant Perogy," complete with fork, is 7.6 m (24.9 ft) in height. It is one of the Giants of the Prairies. Glendon is home to former NHLer Stan Smyl.