Pine Lake, Alberta

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Pine Lake is an unincorporated community in Red Deer County in the province of Alberta.

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Pine Lake
Unincorporated community
ProvinceAlberta
CountyRed Deer County
Named afterAdjacent lake
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Pine Lake is located in Alberta
Pine Lake
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Name

Pine Lake got its name from the adjacent lake, the lake used to be known as Ghost Pine Lake from a native legend.[1]

History

The Pine Lake post office opened in 1895.[1] Telephone lines arrived in 1912.[2] On July 14, 2000, it was hit by a deadly F3 rated tornado, which 12 people were killed, and more than 100 people have been injured.[3]

Attractions

Pine Lake is home to a number of campgrounds and cottages, including Salvation Army Pine Lake Camp Whispering Pines G&CC, Leisure Campground and Pelican Bay.

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