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Falher is a town in 4-78-21-W5, Alberta, Canada. It has a population of approximately 1,001. Falher is located at 55.7372°N, 117.2014°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T8S.
Falher sits atop the expansive, level plains of the Peace Country, where the horizon holds a vastness that humbles the eye. It lies 55.8 km south of Peace River, AB (from Peace River, AB: bearing 174°T), and is situated 6.1 km west of Donnelly. The sky here commands the landscape, stretching wide and pale above fields that turn to gold under the long, lingering light of northern summer evenings. While the Little Smoky River meanders some 20 km away, the earth itself stays firm and largely flat, save for the subtle hollows that cradle Lac Magloire at a distance of 15 km. Further out, the landscape holds the quiet stillness of Winagami Lake Provincial Park, located 34 km from the centre of activity. The air carries a crisp, clean edge, particularly as the sun dips below the edge of the world, casting a stark clarity over the stubble and the black, rich dirt. The history of Falher finds its roots in the determination of early settlers who looked at this open expanse and saw the promise of endurance. Agriculture remains the lifeblood of the region, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels that mark the height of the local economy. Beyond the fields, the French-Canadian heritage shapes the character of Falher, manifesting in a cultural pride that persists through generations of hard work and seasonal cycles. Life moves with the predictable, heavy machinery of the harvest, yet there is a distinct beauty in the way the town settles into the deep, biting cold of winter. The people go about their days with a quiet resolve, keeping a steady pace that matches the immense, unyielding sky hanging over the rooftops.
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| Location | Falher, 4-78-21-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 55.737222°N, 117.201389°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T8S |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Falher, Alberta, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Falher includes coordinates 55.737222°N, 117.201389°W, situated in 4-78-21-W5. Postal FSA: T8S. Telephone area code: 403, 587, 780, 825, 368. Timezone: Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.