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Sturgeon Heights is a locality in 25-70-25-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Sturgeon Heights is located at 55.0886°N, 117.6742°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T8X.
Sturgeon Heights sits amidst the quiet, expansive reach of the boreal landscape, where the horizon stretches wide enough to swallow the low, golden light of the northern afternoon. It lies 25.1 km west of Valleyview, AB (from Valleyview, AB: bearing 276°T), and is situated 7.1 km south-east of Clarkson Valley. Pelican Lake rests about 6 km away, its surface often mirroring the vast, shifting clouds that define the sky above Sturgeon Heights. Nearby, Williamson Provincial Park lies about 7 km away, offering a sanctuary of trees and open space that captures the stillness of the region. The Puskwaskau River runs about 12 km away, carving a slow path through the terrain and providing a steady, hidden presence in the geography. In the cooler months, the air takes on a crisp, sharp clarity that makes the distant tree lines appear as if drawn with a fine, dark ink against the pale sky. The economy of Sturgeon Heights remains rooted in the resilience of the land, drawing strength from agricultural traditions and the steady work of those who cultivate the heavy, fertile earth. Life here follows the cycle of the seasons, marked by the arrival of long, bright summers and the deep, hushed accumulation of snow that settles over the fields. Families and neighbors maintain a sense of continuity that honors the labor of previous generations, balancing the demands of modern industry with the enduring patterns of rural existence. Evening in Sturgeon Heights brings a profound sense of solitude, where the only sound is the wind moving through the tall grass, reminding those who live here of the vast, unpopulated wild that waits just beyond the fence line.
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| Location | Sturgeon Heights, 25-70-25-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 55.088611°N, 117.674167°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T8X |
| 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 Sturgeon Heights, 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 Sturgeon Heights includes coordinates 55.088611°N, 117.674167°W, situated in 25-70-25-W5. Postal FSA: T8X. 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.