Rural Municipality of Monet No. 257
Monet No. 257 | |
|---|---|
| Rural Municipality of Monet No. 257 | |
 Location of the RM of Monet No. 257 in Saskatchewan | |
| Coordinates: 51°11′35″N 108°01′23″W / 51.193°N 108.023°W[1] | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Census division | 8 |
| SARM division | 3 |
| Formed[2] | December 13, 1909 |
| Government | |
| • Reeve | Duncan Campbell |
| • Governing body | RM of Monet No. 257 Council |
| • Administrator | Meghan Nickason |
| • Office location | Elrose |
| Area (2016)[4] | |
| • Land | 1,591.7 km2 (614.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[4] | |
| • Total | 445 |
| • Density | 0.3/km2 (0.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CST |
| • Summer (DST) | CST |
| Area code(s) | 306 and 639 |
The Rural Municipality of Monet No. 257 (2016 population: 445) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 8 and SARM Division No. 3. It is located in the southwest portion of the province.
History[edit]
The RM of Monet No. 257 incorporated as a rural municipality on December 13, 1909.[2]
Geography[edit]
Communities and localities[edit]
The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM.
The following unincorporated communities are within the RM.
- Localities
Demographics[edit]
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Monet No. 257 had a population of 432 living in 139 of its 162 total private dwellings, a change of -2.9% from its 2016 population of 445. With a land area of 1,587.99 km2 (613.13 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.3/km2 (0.7/sq mi) in 2021.[7]
In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Monet No. 257 recorded a population of 445 living in 136 of its 155 total private dwellings, a -10.1% change from its 2011 population of 495. With a land area of 1,591.7 km2 (614.6 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.3/km2 (0.7/sq mi) in 2016.[4]
Attractions[edit]
There is a historical site, a regional park, and a museum located within the RM.
- Hughton Medicine Wheel, in Hughton: an archeological site consisting of a central cairn, radiating walkways.[8]
- Elrose Brick School Museum
- Elrose Regional Park
Government[edit]
The RM of Monet No. 257 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Thursday of every month.[3] The reeve of the RM is Duncan Campbell while its administrator is Meghan Nickason.[3] The RM's office is located in Elrose.[3]
Transportation[edit]
- Saskatchewan Highway 4
- Saskatchewan Highway 44
- Saskatchewan Highway 664
- Saskatchewan Highway 751
- Saskatchewan Highway 752
- Canadian National Railway
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Pre-packaged CSV files - CGN, Canada/Province/Territory (cgn_sk_csv_eng.zip)". Government of Canada. July 24, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- ^ a b "Rural Municipality Incorporations (Alphabetical)". Saskatchewan Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Archived from the original on April 21, 2011. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Municipality Details: RM of Monet No. 257". Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Saskatchewan)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Census Population" (PDF). Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 24, 2015. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Census Population". Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Saskatchewan". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ Hughton Medicine Wheel
