Named after Carlo Warfield who was the private secretary of F.A. Heinze, the builder of the original smelter at Trail. Warfield was incorporated on December 8th 1952. Prior to incorporation, the day to day affairs of the community were managed by the Annable-Warfield Water-works and Sewage District. The District's power was limited, a more effective organization had to be created.

145 hectares (363 acres)

760 meters (2500 feet)

Jewel Of The Kootenays

January -3.2° C
July +20.3° C

501.5 mm rain
196.2 cm snow

Approximately 1,800 hours per year

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Population Statistics	Population	Sources and Year
	1946	(Trail Of Memories - 1952)
	1814	(Statistics Canada - 1991)
	1788	(Statistics Canada - 1996)
	1739	(Statistics Canada - 2001)

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Source: Village Of Warfield, Golden Jubilee Booklet
Author: Jocelyn LaFace