The Village of Donnelly was predominantly settled by French farmers. With around 340 residents, the village is home to beautiful open fields and is a great place for families to come and take in all that Northern Alberta has to offer. In Donnelly, history lives on every corner, the stop signs have been painted by local artists and the village’s entrance boasts a beautiful bilingual sign.
Bilingualism in Donnelly
Bilingual welcome signs, a bilingual website and the location for the largest junior/senior bilingual high school in the Smoky River region, Donnelly is proud to be bilingual. Donnelly is also home to a Genealogical Research facility where people can get assistance in both French and English. The Club des Pionniers also has weekly coffee meets allowing the community to connect regularly.
Learn more about the Village of Donnelly: https://donnelly.ca/donnelly-welcomes-you/