Jaffray, British Columbia
Jaffray, British Columbia | |
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Village | |
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  Location of Jaffray in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 49°22′59″N 115°18′03″W / 49.38306°N 115.30083°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| Region | East Kootenay |
| Regional District | East Kootenay |
| Settled | 1900 |
| Government | |
| • MP | Rob Morrison |
| • MLA | Tom Shypitka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.89 km2 (2.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 823 m (2,700 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 510 |
| • Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain Standard (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (Mountain Daylight (MDT)) |
| Postal Code | V0B 1T0 |
| Area codes | 250, 778, 236, & 672 |
| NTS Map | 082G06 |
| Highways |  Hwy 3 Hwy 93 |
Jaffray is an unincorporated community on the west side of Little Sand Creek in the East Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia.[1][2] On BC Highway 3/93, the locality is by road about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of Sparwood and 47 kilometres (29 mi) southeast of Cranbrook.
History[edit]
Jaffray was formerly a siding, depot and steam train water stop. In the early 1900s, Robert Jaffray and several of his brothers worked at the local sawmills, eventually leaving and homesteading in Lacombe, Alberta. Even though some local people believed that Jaffray may have been named after the brothers, according to folklore, Jaffray had already been named by the time they came to the area.[3] Frank Desrosier may have been the first resident to purchase land in the Jaffray town-site, purchasing District Lot 3055. In September 1900, Robert Elmsby received a crown grant on D.L. 3543, obtaining 81 hectares (200 acres) for two hundred dollars, including most of what is now Jaffray proper.
Since the first residents settled, Jaffray has had four hotels, including the Jaffray Hotel, the Henderson's Hotel, Desrosier's Hotel and the Pearson Hotel. Historical general stores included Anthony Modigh's General Store, Economy Corner Store, and the present Jaffray General Store.[4]
Fire protection[edit]
In September 1995, the Regional District of East Kootenay, with the direction of founding Fire Chief John Betenia, and community approval of an RDEK bylaw, opened the Jaffray Volunteer Fire Department with 31 volunteer firefighter trainees.
The department has expanded considerably since inception and now includes a rescue team with First Responder Level III status. [1]
Geography[edit]
Jaffray is located near the picturesque Steeples, which include Fisher Peak, and the Lizard Mountain ranges, not far from Lake Koocanusa. The village is found on Highway 3 and 93, west of the Elko Highway 93 junction; just north of the Canadian/United States border at Rooseville, BC. This portion of the Rocky Mountain Trench is relatively flat, with open woodland and grasslands. The area is very popular for its great recreational opportunities.
Climate[edit]
| Cranbrook Climatological Data | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | ||||||||||||||
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
| Record high °C (°F) | 10 | 14 | 19 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 29 | 18 | 12 | ||
| Average high °C (°F) | -2 | -2 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 12 | 2 | -3 | 2.5 | |
| Mean °C (°F) | -6 | -3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 6 | -1 | -7 | 8.5 | |
| Average low °C (°F) | -10 | -8 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 0 | -5 | -10 | -0.2 | |
| Record low °C (°F) | -33 | -32 | -24 | -10 | -4 | -1 | 3 | -1 | -6 | -15 | -30 | -35 | ||
| Precipitation and Sunshine Hours | ||||||||||||||
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
| Total mm (in) | 33 | 24 | 20 | 27 | 44 | 53 | 36 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 40 | 46 | 403 | |
| Rainfall mm (in) | 4 | 5 | 12 | 23 | 43 | 53 | 36 | 29 | 29 | 20 | 15 | 6 | 275 | |
| Snowfall cm (in) | 30 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 40 | 128 | |
| Data recorded at Canadian Rockies International Airport by Environment Canada. Data spans 1971 to 2000. | ||||||||||||||
Education[edit]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 157 | — |
| 1956 | 158 | +0.6% |
| 1961 | 282 | +78.5% |
| 1966 | 269 | −4.6% |
| 1971 | 193 | −28.3% |
| 1976 | 93 | −51.8% |
| 1981 | — | |
| 1986 | 376 | — |
| 1991 | 440 | +17.0% |
| 1996 | — | |
| 2001 | — | |
| 2006 | 453 | — |
| 2011 | 494 | +9.1% |
| 2016* | 564 | +14.2% |
| 2021 | 510 | −9.6% |
| Source: Statistics Canada [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] * Revised figure | ||
Part of School District 5 Southeast Kootenay, Jaffray Elementary Junior Secondary School has about 225 students from Kindergarten to Grade 10.[15]
Notable people[edit]
- Dean Brody (1975– ), country recording artist, residence as a youth.[16]
Radio stations[edit]
(broadcast from Jaffray)
- 101.3 FM - CBC Radio One, repeater located in Jaffray.
(available in Jaffray (broadcast from Cranbrook))
Further reading[edit]
- "Jaffray". www.crowsnest-highway.ca.
External links[edit]
- Singer/Songwriter Dean Brody Website
- Acrylic Artist John de Jong Website
- South Country Fire Services Facebook Page
Footnotes[edit]
- ^ "Jaffray (community)". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ "Little Sand Creek (creek)". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ Sand Creek Historical Book Committee 1995, pp. 10–11.
- ^ Sand Creek Historical Book Committee 1995, p. 11.
- ^ "1956 Census" (PDF). us.archive.org. p. 60.
- ^ "1961 Census" (PDF). publications.gc.ca. p. 71 (69).
- ^ "1966 Census" (PDF). us.archive.org. p. 48 (44).
- ^ "1971 Census" (PDF). publications.gc.ca. p. 53 (51).
- ^ "1976 Census" (PDF). publications.gc.ca. p. 60 (52).
- ^ "1986 Census" (PDF). publications.gc.ca. p. 166 (151).
- ^ "1991 Census" (PDF). publications.gc.ca. p. 186 (178).
- ^ "2011 Census". www12.statcan.gc.ca.
- ^ "2016 Census". www12.statcan.gc.ca.
- ^ "2021 Census". www12.statcan.gc.ca.
- ^ "Jaffray Elementary/Junior Secondary School". www.sd5.bc.ca.
- ^ "Prince George Citizen". pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca. September 26, 2015. p. 2.
References[edit]
- Sand Creek Historical Book Committee (1995). Forests, Farms and Families. Friesens. ISBN 1-55056-338-6.