[4] It is approximately 161 km (100 mi) east of Drumheller.

It was named after the post office that was established in the area in 1910.

[5] The name of the post office alluded to grain fields near the community.

[6] Cereal held village status prior to 2021.

[1] It relinquished its village status on January 1, 2021, when it dissolved to become a hamlet under the jurisdiction of Special Area No.