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Town of Devon

Discover Devon, Urban Comfort - Country Charm.

The Town of Devon originated in 1947 to accommodate the oil boom after the discovery of oil at the Leduc No. 1 site. Named after the location from which the oil sprung, called the Devonian formation, the Town of Devon was conceived on a picturesque location overlooking the North Saskatchewan River.

Devon has grown quickly over the years, boasting a population of over 6,100, and is now the only Town in the region to own its own utility systems. As a result, utility costs for residents are the lowest in the area.

The region has ample parkland, thanks to its immediate proximity to the river, providing residents and visitors alike with numerous recreational opportunities.

The Town of Devon has a wide variety of businesses and industries to help diversify its economic base. The Devon Research Centre is one of North America's most advanced research facilities. It examines a wide variety of technologies, including produced water treatment, emulsions and sludge, bitumen and heavy oil recovery, environmental electrochemistry, and surface mining.

"There is a high quality of life that provides opportunities for community involvement and sense of belonging and understanding. It is a quiet, friendly, safe community with a customer oriented civic government. It has numerous outdoor recreation activities such as hiking, skiing, fishing, boating, gold panning, tennis, baseball, soccer, the best campground in the region, and a beautiful 18 hole golf course and conference centre. " - AlbertaFirst.com

To access more detailed information on the Town of Devon, please view their information package or visit their Community Profile on AlbertaFirst.com.