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Beauval
CountryCanada
ProvinceSaskatchewan
Government
 • TypeMunicipal council
Area
 • Land6.71 km2 (2.59 sq mi)
 • Urban
120.1 km2 (46.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • City806
Time zoneUTC-6 (UTC)

Beauval, Saskatchewan is a small community located in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada. It was founded in the early 20th century as a Roman Catholic mission and as a transportation center.

History

The earliest known settler was Philip Yew who arrived in 1905, by 1907, others have arrived, mainly from Dore Lake. In 1910, Alexander Laliberte opened a fur trading store to serve the local trappers. It served as an outpost. In 1969, the community established the 'Beauval Local Community Authority', which elected council to oversee bylaws, collect taxes and maintain law and order. Unlike most Northern Saskatchewan communities, Beauval has seen a population growth over the years. By the end of the Second World War, Beauval had a population of approximately 350 residents, today the population is over 700 residents with an additional 200 living in the surrounding area.

Economy

Today, the community of Beauval derives its economic resources from limited commercial fishing, very little trapping, local and provincial government subsidies, grants and programs, the mines, local businesses and the school. Tourism and recreation activities also provides economic resources.

Tourism Video

There is currently a Beauval, Saskatchewan tourism video online that can be found on YouTube that was created by Valley View School students; Francis Laliberte, Jacob Pasqua, Justin Burnouf, and William McIntyre.

Transportation

The community is served by Beauval Airport. There are dirt roads which connect Beauval to neighboring communities.

Statistics

Canada census – Beauval, Saskatchewan community profile
Population
Land area
Population density
Median age
Private dwellings
Median household income
References: earlier[1][2]


Area statistics

  • Latitude 55°9′ N
  • Longitude - 107°37′ W
  • Dominion Land Survey 71-11-W3
  • Time zone (CST) UTC−6


North: Île-à-la-Crosse
West: Jans Bay Beauval East: La Ronge
South: Dore Lake

References

  1. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  2. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.

External links


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