Monet No. 257, Saskatchewan

Monet No. 257, Saskatchewan

Monet No. 257 (2006 Population 479) is a rural municipality in south-eastern Saskatchewan, Canada encompassing 1,591.75 square kilometers in area. The rural municipality maintains its office in Elrose, Saskatchewan the seat of the municipality[1]. The rural municipality in conjunction with the provincial government is in charge of maintenance of highways in its area. As well, the municipality provides policing, fire protection and municipal governance for the rural district, with a reeve as its administrator.

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Demographics

In 2006, the Monet No. 257 had a population of 479 in 162 dwellings, a -15.1% decrease from 2001. On a surface of 1,591.75 km² it has a density of 0.3 inhabitants/km².[2]

Communities

The following communities are located in this municipality:

Towns

  • Elrose - Seat of municipality

Hamlets

  • Chipperfield
  • Forgan
  • Greenan
  • Gunnworth
  • Hughton
  • Lille
  • Wartime
  • Wartime Station

Transportation

Attractions

There is one historical site, a regional parks, and a museums located within the rural municipality:

  • Hughton Medicine Wheel - Located in Hughton, the wheel is an archeological site consiting of a central cairn, radiating walkways. [3]
  • Elrose Brick School Museum
  • Elrose Regional Park

See also

References

External links


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