Langham, Saskatchewan
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| Coordinates: 52°22′N 106°58′W / 52.37°N 106.97°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Region | Saskatchewan |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Post office established | 1905-09-01 |
| Town Incorporated | 1907 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | John Hildebrand [1] |
| • Governing body | Langham Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Land | 3.99 km2 (1.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 1,496 |
| • Density | 374.9/km2 (971/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CST |
| Postal code | S0K 2L0 |
| Area code | 306 |
| Highways | Highway 16 |
| Website | Official website |
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Langham is a town in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located on Highway 16, 35 kilometres northwest of the city of Saskatoon. The 2011 census reported a population of 1,290, with 489 homes in the community.
Originally, the area was primarily settled by Mennonites. Langham was named after E. Langham, a purchasing agent for the Canadian National Railway. Langham was founded in 1904 with the building of a rail line between Saskatoon and Edmonton, Alberta. Langham was declared a village in 1906, and became a town in 1907.
Schools
There are two public schools to service the children of Langham and area. Approximately 150 Grades K to 5 students attend Langham Elementary School, while approximately 210 Grades 6 to 12 students attend Walter W Brown High School. Both schools are part of Prairie Spirit School Division, which includes communities that surround the city of Saskatoon. As well, 3 and 4 year olds can access a preK program at Li'l Vikings Preschool. And at the Elementary there is a before and after school program for any grade preK - 5.
Economy
The town's economy is based on commuters to the nearby city, and on agriculture. There are a number of local businesses, which include a general car maintenance and repair shop, insurance services, an autobody repair shop, a financial institution, a restaurant, daycares, gas bar, income tax services.
Entertainment and attractions
Langham is home to a branch of the Wheatland Regional Library, which is open throughout the year, offering story time programs for young children. Each fall, the Langham Theatrical Company host and perform a dinner theatre for the first two weeks in November. The Langham & District Heritage Village & Museum is open from May long weekend to September 30. The museum's purpose is to showcase and preserve the artifacts that show the history and development of Langham and District. River Valley RV Park has 31 fully serviced campsites and is located on the edge of the Town of Langham. The River Hills Golf Course is a 9-hole course situated on the Saskatchewan River approximately 5 km north of Langham. In the winter, groomed ski trails allow this facility to be used year-round. Langham is home to the Moffat Galleria, which serves as both an art studio for artist Kris Moffat, and a gallery for showings. There are also painting and drawing classes offered throughout the year for all ability levels. Langham also has a resident punk-rock band named Don't Reply. Consisting of members Kody Chappell, William Maerz, and Christian Zacharias, the three-piece is known for their unique take on pop-punk incorporating aspects of grunge, hardcore, and alternative rock.
in former CNR station
Activities
Langham is an In Motion community. This includes an In Motion Walk and Talk, as well as a Low Impact Fitness & Strength Training program. The Summer Activities Program occurs around town from early July until late August. Sporting, crafting, and social events happen throughout the summer. Community sport activities include hockey, curling, and figure skating in the winter, and soccer, softball, and slowpitch in the spring and summer.
Churches
Langham offers one of the highest numbers of churches per capita in Canada.[4] Churches in Langham include the St. Mark Catholic Church, Knox United Church, Zoar Mennonite Church, Langham Evangelical Bible Church, First Sask. Lutheran Church, and the Emmanuel Church.
Demographics
| 2016 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,496 (16.0% from 2011) | 1,290 (15.2% from 2006) |
| Land area | 3.99 km2 (1.54 sq mi) | 3.98 km2 (1.54 sq mi) |
| Population density | 374.9/km2 (971/sq mi) | 324.4/km2 (840/sq mi) |
| Median age | 36.7 (M: 36.1, F: 37.3) | 36.3 (M: 36.1, F: 36.8) |
| Private dwellings | 568 (total) | 489 (total) |
| Median household income |
Geography
Rural Saskatchewan is known for the support that communities give each other in the form of attending community activities, sharing sport teams, and building friendships among children and adults from neighboring towns and cities. Communities that surround Langham include Dalmeny, Borden, Martensville, Warman, and of course, Saskatoon. Also, Sarilia Country Estates is a new development that has been created along the Saskatchewan River approximately 6 miles north of Langham.
See also
References
- ^ http://www.mds.gov.sk.ca/apps/Pub/MDS/muniDetails.aspx?cat=10&mun=2053
- ^ National Archives, Archivia Net. "Post Offices and Postmasters". Archived from the original on 2006-10-06. Retrieved 2014-08-21.
- ^ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home. "Municipal Directory System". Archived from the original on 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2014-08-21.
- ^ "Information & Resources for Residents | Town of Langham". langham.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
- ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-04-24.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
External links
52°22′N 106°58′W / 52.367°N 106.967°W
