Bethune, Saskatchewan

Coordinates: 50°43′N 105°13′W / 50.717°N 105.217°W / 50.717; -105.217
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Bethune
Village
Village of Bethune
Main Street Bethune
Main Street Bethune
Bethune is located in Saskatchewan
Bethune
Bethune
Location of Bethune in Saskatchewan
Coordinates: 50°43′N 105°13′W / 50.717°N 105.217°W / 50.717; -105.217
CountryCanada
ProvinceSaskatchewan
RegionSouthwest
Census division6
Rural MunicipalityDufferin No. 190
Post office Founded1905-06-05
Incorporated (Village)1912
Government
 • TypeMunicipal
 • Governing bodyBethune Village Council
 • MayorDerek Shaw[1]
 • AdministratorRodney Audette
Area
 • Total1.04 km2 (0.40 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total399
 • Density383.1/km2 (992/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central)
Postal code
S0G 0H0
Area code306
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Websitewww.villageofbethune.com
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The village of Bethune lies within the RM Dufferin No. 190, province of Saskatchewan, Canada. The village is 56 km northwest of Regina on Highway 11 which is now designated as the Louis Riel Trail.[5] The population of Bethune is 400 people. Bethune is nestled amidst some beautiful waterways. Arm River flows along a river valley north of Bethune and features picturesque camping sites, and the Qu'Appelle River is a short way south. Last Mountain Lake or Long Lake is northeast of Bethune whereas Buffalo Pound Lake is just southwest.

The post office of Bethune, Assiniboia, NWT was established 5 June 1905, three months before Saskatchewan became a province. The village takes its name from C.B. Bethune, the engineer on the first train to travel the railway in 1887.[6]

Recreational sites

Buffalo Pound Provincial Park is located within 19 km or 12 mi. Grandview Beach is also located 19 km or 12 mi from Bethune. Kedleston Beach is closer: 15 km or 9 mi from Bethune. Another conservation area named Regina Beach Recreation Site is located 19 km or 12 mi from Bethune.

The Gillis Blakley Bethune and District Heritage Museum is a Municipal Heritage Property on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.[7]

Publications

Title Wagon trails to blacktop Published Bethune, Sask: Bethune & District Historical Society, 1983 Note Subtitle on spine: A history of Bethune and district Other Authors Bethune & District Historical Society Other Titles History of Bethune and district ISBN 0-919845-12-6[8]

Demographics

Canada census – Bethune, Saskatchewan community profile
20162011
Population399 (-1.5% from 2011)400 (+8.4% from 2006)
Land area2.38 km2 (0.92 sq mi)1.04 km2 (0.40 sq mi)
Population density167.7/km2 (434/sq mi)383.1/km2 (992/sq mi)
Median age38.9 (M: 39.4, F: 38.6)37.3 (M: 37.6, F: 36.8)
Private dwellings181 (total)  167 (total) 
Median household income
References: 2016[9] 2011[10] earlier[11][12]

Area statistics

  • Lat (DMS) 50° 43' 00" N
  • Long (DMS) 105° 13' 00" W
  • Dominion Land Survey Sec.24, Twp.20, R.24, W of the 2nd meridian
  • Time zone (cst) UTC−6

See also

CXBE weather radar from the Canadian weather radar network, 19 km South of the village.

References

  1. ^ Administration & Governance
  2. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved 2014-08-21.
  3. ^ National Archives, Archivia Net. "Post Offices and Postmasters". Archived from the original on 2006-10-06. Retrieved 2014-08-21. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home. "Municipal Directory System". Archived from the original on 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2014-08-21. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ http://www.villageofbethune.com/
  6. ^ Village of Bethune
  7. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2009-01-06. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Canadian Register of Historic Places.
  8. ^ WebPAC PRO © Innovative Interfaces, Inc., University of Saskatchewan Online Library Database, retrieved 2007-08-06
  9. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021.
  10. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2011-02-24.
  11. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  12. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.

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