 There are currently nine towns – Blackfalds, Canmore, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks, Stony Plain, Strathmore, Sylvan Lake and Whitecourt – that are eligible for city status having populations in excess of 10,000.In addition, the Town of Hinton has expressed interest in incorporating as a city once it surpasses 10,000 people.Its population in 2016 was 9,882.