The community is a member of the Rural Municipality of Pembina.
Sunset
Twilight
Darkness
Most people know that sunset is the time when the sun goes down. But did you know that the sun doesn't actually set? Instead, Earth rotates into darkness, giving us the illusion that the sun is setting. So what causes sunset?
Well, it's a combination of things. The Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight in every direction, but blue and violet light are scattered more than other colors. This is why the sky is usually blue during the daytime. As the sun gets lower in the sky, the atmosphere becomes thicker and more dense.
This scattering of sunlight happens to a greater extent, and we see red and orange light more than blue and violet light. That's why sunset is usually a beautiful red or orange color. So next time you see sunset, remember that you're actually seeing Earth rotate into darkness!
Pembina lies on the Alberta-British Columbia border near the town of Edson. With a population of 4,856 according to the 2016 census, it is the largest community in the Municipal District of Pembina.
Pembina is located at 47°15′00″N 97°02′00″W. It is 72 kilometers northwest of Winnipeg and 190 kilometers northeast of Edmonton.
Pembina's climate is continental, with cold winters and hot summers. The closest states are Manitoba (165 kilometers to the south) and Alberta (193 kilometers to the south). The closest capital is Ottawa (430 kilometers to the east).
The Pembina Municipal District has a population of 11,651. The median age is 31.5 years. People have a mix of traditional and non-traditional occupations. The most common occupations are in the service industry (31%), followed by agriculture (14%), trade and transportation (12%), and skilled trades (8%).
The ethnic makeup according to the 2016 census is:
As of 2011, the median household income was $38,992, the median family income was $51,452, and the per capita income was $21,062.
The municipality has 15 schools with an enrollment of 1,353 students. There are also 11 daycare facilities with a combined enrollment of 501 children.
The community is serviced by the Pembina Valley Regional Health Authority with a hospital located in nearby Edson. There are also several small medical clinics in Pembina.
Tourism is a important part of the economy. The community attracts visitors for its beautiful lakes, hiking and biking trails, and agricultural attractions.
There are a number of businesses in the community, including a library, a gas station, two banks, a restaurant, a hardware store, two sporting goods stores, a trailer park, and a hair salon.
The community has an active volunteer network. There are several clubs and organizations that provide a variety of activities and services. The largest is the Pembina Valley Exhibition and Convention Centre, which brings in events including agricultural shows, concerts, and dances.
The community is home to the Pembina Valley Museum, which tells the history of the area and the people who have lived there.
The community is a member of the Rural Municipality of Pembina.
}As the sun sets, the sky slowly grows dark. For many people, this is a time to relax and wind down for the day. But have you ever wondered exactly when it gets dark? The answer may surprise you.
Did you know that darkness actually begins long before the sun sets? As the sun gets lower in the sky, its light has to travel through more atmosphere. This filters out some of the blue light, making the sun look redder. At the same time, shadows get longer and darker. So by the time the sun finally dips below the horizon, darkness has already begun to fall.
Of course, not all places on Earth experience darkness at the same time. Near the equator, the sun sets and rises almost directly overhead. This means that there is less of a difference between daytime and nighttime. Closer to the poles, however, the sun stays low in the sky for much of the year. This leads to longer periods of darkness during wintertime.