Clavet, Saskatchewan
| Village of Clavet | |
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| Motto: "A great place to live!" | |
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| Coordinates: 51°58′44″N 106°19′52″W / 51.979°N 106.331°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Region | Saskatchewan |
| Census division | 11 |
| Rural Municipality | Blucher |
| Post office Founded | 1904 (as "French") |
| Incorporated (Village) | 1908 (as "French") |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Blair Bentley |
| • Village Manager | Janet Patry |
| • Governing body | Clavet Village Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 km2 (0.24 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 345 |
| • Density | 561.2/km2 (1,454/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CST |
| Postal code | S0K 0Y0 |
| Area code(s) | 306 |
| Highways | Highway 16 |
| Website | http://villageofclavet.com |
Clavet (pronounced "cluh vet") is a village located in central Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located on the Yellowhead Highway, about 15 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon.
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History[edit]
Originally established as French, Saskatchewan the name of the community was changed to Clavet on December 1, 1909.[1] Due to its low population level, in 1927 the village was dissolved, with administrative responsibilities transferred to the rural municipality of Blucher; it was not until 1964 that the population reached a point that permitted Clavet to become an organized municipality again.[2]
Services[edit]
In Clavet there is a motel (and bar), two gas stations and a school. The school is kindergarten to grade twelve and it is named after the town (Clavet School). Clavet is approx. 30 minutes away from downtown Saskatoon.
Transportation[edit]
Clavet is located along the Saskatchewan Highway 16, just south of where it joins with Saskatchewan Highway 316.
The Saskatoon/Corman Air Park is located west of Clavet.
The Canadian National Railway passes through the village of Clavet.
Demographics[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Database of Postpasters". Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
- ^ "Village of Clavet - History". Village of Clavet. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". Canada 2006 Census. Statistics Canada. 2009-02-24. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". Canada 2001 Census. Statistics Canada. 2007-02-01. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
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Coordinates: 51°58′44″N 106°19′52″W / 51.979°N 106.331°W
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