- Delisle, Saskatchewan
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Town of Delisle — Town — Delisle's Business District
Location of Delisle in Saskatchewan
Coordinates: 51°55′32″N 107°08′00″W / 51.925417°N 107.133333°W Country Canada Province Saskatchewan Region Saskatchewan Founded 1907 Town Incorporated 1913 Government – Mayor Rita Pfoh – Governing body Delisle Town Council Area – Land 2.35 km2 (0.9 sq mi) Population (2006) – Total 898 – Urban density 382.4/km2 (990.4/sq mi) Time zone CST Postal code S0L 0P0 Area code(s) 306 Highways Highway 7 Website http://www.townofdelisle.com/ Delisle is a town in south central Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Saskatoon beside Highway 7. The origins of the town go back to 1907 to 1908 when the Goose Lake Railway Line was built on the land owned by four brothers. Amos, Eddie, Eugene and Fred Delisle. The town was named after the brothers December 29, 1908. Delisle was named a town in 1913.[1]
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Education
The town supports one of the largest High Schools in the division (Prairie Spirit) bringing in students from smaller, nearby villages and hamlets such as Laura, Kinley, Donovan, Swanson, Vanscoy and the Pike Lake district, as well as rural students. It has a nine man football team (Delisle Rebels) that has won several Provincial titles; a track and field team that competes well for top spots in provincials and holds records for countless events; and a drama program, that while in decline in recent years, has often performed well at large drama festivals. The school also contributes the most players for the Prairie Spirit (West) Band Program.
Sights
A cenotaph stands in the heart of Delisle in front of the old Hospital. On it are inscribed the names of those from Delisle and surrounding area who made the supreme sacrifice in the two world wars. In 2002 the Cenotaph was given a refurbishment and was re-dedicated. The service included a small parade consisting of Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, Sparks, elementary school children, the complement of HMCS Unicorn, and the RCSCC Jervis Bay Ship's Band leading the way from the Centennial Arena to the cenotaph.
The town also boasts a nine hole grass green golf course (Valleyview Golf Course).
Famous people
Hockey Hall of Fame brothers Max and Doug Bentley were born and lived in Delisle, as did their brother Reg, who played 11 National Hockey League games and nephew, Bev Bently who played with 12 different teams in both Canada and the US between 1949 and 1967. Former NHL goaltender Jack Norris is also proud to call Delisle home. As were a number of provincial champion curlers such as Jimmy Hill (Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame), Barbara McNevin, Doug Wyatt and Harold Worth.
Film
Delisle was the setting for the Canadian modern day hockey movie Paperback Hero (1973 film).
Demographics
Canada census – Delisle, Saskatchewan Community Profile 2006 2001 Population:
Land area:
Population density:
Median age:
Total private dwellings:
Mean household income:898 (1.6% from 2001)
2.35 km2 (0.91 sq mi)
382.4 /km2 (990 /sq mi)
36.9 (males: 36.2, females: 38.0)
374
$50,690884 (5.2% from 1996)
2.35 km2 (0.91 sq mi)
376.4 /km2 (975 /sq mi)
37.2 (males: 37.0, females: 37.3)
363
$47,405References
- ^ "Delisle Community Profile". Town of Delisle. http://www.townofdelisle.com/. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. 2009-02-24. http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E. Retrieved 2011-07-09.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. 2007-02-01. http://www12.statcan.ca/english/profil01/CP01/Index.cfm?Lang=E. Retrieved 2011-07-09.
Coordinates: 51°55′31.5″N 107°08′00″W / 51.925417°N 107.1333333°W
Categories:- Towns in Saskatchewan
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