Manning, Alberta

Manning is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is known as the "Land of the Mighty Moose". It is located on Highway 35 on the Notikewin River, approximately 73 km (45 mi) north of Peace River.

Manning
Town
Town of Manning
Nickname: 
Land of the Mighty Moose
Location in County of Northern Lights
Manning
Manning
Coordinates: 56°54′51″N 117°37′38″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionNorthern Alberta
Planning regionLower Peace
Municipal districtCounty of Northern Lights
Incorporated 
  VillageDecember 31, 1951
  TownJanuary 1, 1957
Government
  MayorRobert McLeod
  Governing bodyManning Town Council
Area
 (2021)
  Land3.71 km2 (1.43 sq mi)
Elevation
465 m (1,526 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total1,126
  Density303.1/km2 (785/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Postal code
T0H 2M0
Area code-1+780
HighwaysHighway 35
Highway 691
WaterwayNotikewin River
WebsiteOfficial website

Manning is a service centre for the local agriculture, forestry and gas industries. It also serves the nearby rural area within the County of Northern Lights including Deadwood, Hotchkiss, North Star and Notikewin.

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