Tucked into the central Alberta landscape roughly 66 km northwest of Lloydminster, Dewberry sits within the County of Vermilion River. The community takes its name from the wild dewberries that once grew abundantly in the surrounding area, a detail that gives this small settlement a distinctly natural identity. Dewberry’s first school opened in 1930, marking an early milestone in the community’s development. For several decades the community held village status, having formally incorporated as a village on January 1, 1957. That designation came to an end on January 1, 2021, when Dewberry relinquished its village status and became a hamlet under the administration of the County of Vermilion River.
According to the 2016 federal census, Dewberry was home to 186 residents occupying 90 of its 104 private dwellings, representing a decline of approximately 7.5% from the 201 residents recorded in 2011. The community covers a land area of 0.82 km², giving it a population density of around 226.8 people per km². An earlier municipal census conducted in 2010 recorded 219 residents, reflecting a modest downward trend over the following years. Among the community’s notable connections is Kurt Bensmiller, a world champion chuckwagon driver with roots in Dewberry.