It is named for Delia Davis, wife of Alvin L. Davis, a local merchant, and was originally known as the Village of Highland between 1914 and 1915,[4] though the post office was called Delia from its inception in 1912.

[5] In 1920, Delia became the first community in Alberta to be governed by a female reeve, Violet Barss.

[6] She was selected and appointed internally by her colleagues on the village council, not directly elected to the position by the voters.

[8] School: Recreational facilities: Dining: Canskate/Figure Skating: During the winter months, from late October or early November until late March or early April, young skaters between the ages of three and a half and eighteen take to the ice to improve their skating skills.

Senior skaters (those that have received at least their level seven badge) skate two to three times a week.