DeBolt is a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada within the Municipal District of Greenview No. 16. Henry DeBolt, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name. The hamlet is located in census division No. 18.

Geography

DeBolt is located in Peace Country, 58 km east from Grande Prairie and 54 km west of Valleyview along Highway 43. It lies in the Smoky River valley, at an elevation of 640 m. It gives the name to the Debolt Formation, a stratigraphical unit first described in a well located 10 km north of the settlement.

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, DeBolt had a population of 132 living in 66 of its 73 total private dwellings, a change of NaN% from its 2016 population of 121. With a land area of 2.79 km2, it had a population density of in 2021. As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, DeBolt had a population of 121 living in 55 of its 78 total private dwellings, a change of NaN% from its 2011 population of 133. With a land area of 2.79 km2, it had a population density of in 2016.

Economy

The economy is based on agriculture, ranching and oil and gas. Forestry, logging and plywood production are other elements of the economy. Star Industries, Star Fabrication, DeBolt Contracting, P&G Kitchens, and Moore Seed are some of the main employers of the area.

Attractions

The Hubert Memorial Park, a collection of early buildings and artifacts, is located in DeBolt, while Legion Hall is part of the DeBolt and District Pioneer Museum.

Infrastructure

The hamlet is served by DeBolt Aerodrome, located 1 NM north of the community. DeBolt also has a fire hall for volunteer firefighters.

Services

The community has a church, a pub, a general store with restaurant and a gas station.

Notable residents