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Provost
City in Alberta, Canada
Overview
Provost is a small, friendly town in eastern Alberta known for its strong agricultural roots, supportive community, and welcoming pace of life. Visitors enjoy the slower rhythms and genuine hospitality, making it a relaxing stop or a base to explore the surrounding prairie.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
1,900
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
52.35°, -110.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,633
Local Cost
$1,050
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
75
English
98
Temperature
3.6°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
-11.0°C
Record High
37.5°C
Record Low
-41.5°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
424 mm
Internet Speed
172 Mbps
Upload
66 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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