Yellowhead (electoral district)

Yellowhead is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada. It was created in 1976 from portions of other ridings, and its boundaries have been subject to redistribution over the years. The riding is largely rural and encompasses a significant portion of west-central Alberta, characterized by its agricultural lands and relatively low population density compared to urban areas in the province. The riding's name is derived from the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16), a major trans-Canadian route that runs through the district. The riding's electorate is typically considered to be politically conservative, consistently electing candidates from the Conservative Party of Canada (or its predecessors) for the majority of its existence. The constituency's demographics include a significant proportion of individuals employed in agriculture, resource extraction, and related industries. The specific boundaries of the riding have varied with each federal electoral redistribution, affecting its precise composition and the communities it contains. Further details about specific elections, representatives, and demographic breakdowns can be found in the official resources of Elections Canada and Statistics Canada.