Nestled in east central Alberta roughly 200 kilometres east of Edmonton, Myrnam sits about 35 kilometres east-south-east of Two Hills and lies just five minutes south of the North Saskatchewan River. The surrounding landscape supports mixed farming, cattle operations, and grain production, forming the backbone of the local economy. Two bird sanctuaries are located nearby, and the village sits along a flyway used by Canada geese, snow geese, and sandhill cranes, making it a rewarding destination for birdwatchers. The Fort de L’Isle Historical Site is also within reach, adding heritage interest to the area. The North Saskatchewan River itself offers both summer and winter recreational activities for residents and visitors alike.
Myrnam’s roots trace back to August 1908, when a post office opened and a small settlement began to take shape around it. The community was established largely by Ukrainian immigrants who gave it a name drawn from a Ukrainian phrase meaning “peace to us.” The Canadian Pacific Railway arrived in 1927, establishing a siding and a formal townsite, and the village was incorporated on August 22, 1930. A Heritage Minute has recognised the former Myrnam Hospital and the village’s role in funding a larger regional hospital. According to the 2021 Census, Myrnam had a population of 257 residents living in 122 of its 161 private dwellings, a notable decline from 339 in 2016 and 370 in 2011. The village covers a land area of 2.75 square kilometres, giving it a population density of roughly 93.5 people per square kilometre. New Myrnam School serves kindergarten through Grade 12 students from Myrnam and neighbouring communities including Derwent and Beauvallon, with school teams known as the Barons. Community life revolves around groups such as the Myrnam and District Ukrainian Dance Club, the Myrnam Soccer Club, and the Myrnam 4-H Club, along with annual events like Fun and Fair Days in July and a winter competition called Mukluk held each February. Notable people connected to Myrnam include Anglican bishop Michael Fedechko and former professional hockey player Rocky Saganiuk.