Rural Municipality of McKillop No. 220
The Rural Municipality of McKillop No. 220 (2016 population: 732) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 6 and SARM Division No. 2.
McKillop No. 220 Strassburg No. 220 (1909–1919) | |
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Rural Municipality of McKillop No. 220 | |
Location of the RM of McKillop No. 220 in Saskatchewan | |
Coordinates: 50.927°N 105.085°W[1] | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Saskatchewan |
Census division | 6 |
SARM division | 2 |
Federal riding | Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan |
Provincial riding | Last Mountain-Touchwood |
Formed[2] | December 13, 1909 |
Name change[3] | July 15, 1919 (from RM of Strassburg No. 220) |
Government | |
• Reeve | Bob Schmidt |
• Governing body | RM of McKillop No. 220 Council |
• Administrator | Brandi Morissette |
• Office location | Bulyea |
Area (2016)[5] | |
• Land | 668.44 km2 (258.09 sq mi) |
Population (2016)[5] | |
• Total | 732 |
• Density | 1.1/km2 (3/sq mi) |
Time zone | CST |
• Summer (DST) | CST |
Postal code | S0G 0L0 |
Area code(s) | 306 and 639 |
Website | Official website |
History
The RM of Strassburg No. 220 was originally incorporated as a rural municipality on December 13, 1909.[2] Its name was changed to the RM of McKillop No. 220 on July 15, 1919.[3]
Geography
The RM is adjacent to Last Mountain Lake.
Communities and localities
The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM.[6]
- Bulyea
- Glen Harbour
- Island View
- Pelican Pointe
- Saskatchewan Beach
- Sunset Cove
The following unincorporated communities are within the RM.
- Organized hamlets[7]
Demographics
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of McKillop No. 220 recorded a population of 732 living in 320 of its 617 total private dwellings, a 27.3% change from its 2011 population of 575. With a land area of 668.44 km2 (258.09 sq mi), it had a population density of 1.1/km2 (2.8/sq mi) in 2016.[5]
In the 2011 Census of Population, the RM of McKillop No. 220 recorded a population of 575, a 1.6% change from its 2006 population of 566. With a land area of 668.44 km2 (258.09 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.9/km2 (2.2/sq mi) in 2011.[10]
Government
The RM of McKillop No. 220 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Monday of every month.[4] The reeve of the RM is Bob Schmidt while its administrator is Brandi Morissette.[4] The RM's office is located in Bulyea.[4]
Transportation
- Rail[11]
- Bulyea Branch C.P.R.—serves Saskatchewan Beach, Silton, Gibbs, Bulyea,
- Brandon-Virden-Saskatoon Section C.P.R.—serves Markinch, Southey, Earl Grey, Bulyea, Strasbourg, Duval, Cymric, Govan.
- Roads[12]
- Highway 20—serves Bulyea, Saskatchewan
- Highway 322—serves Silton, Saskatchewan
References
- "Pre-packaged CSV files - CGN, Canada/Province/Territory (cgn_sk_csv_eng.zip)". Government of Canada. July 24, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- "Rural Municipality Incorporations (Alphabetical)". Saskatchewan Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Archived from the original on April 21, 2011. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- "Renamed Rural Municipalities". Saskatchewan Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Archived from the original on February 25, 2012. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- "Municipality Details: RM of McKillop No. 220". Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "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.
- Statistics Canada
- "2019-2020 Rural Revenue Sharing Organized Hamlet Grant". Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- "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, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Saskatchewan)". Statistics Canada. June 3, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- Canadian Maps: January 1925 Waghorn's Guide. Post Offices in Man. Sask. Alta. and West Ontario.
- Eversoft Streets and Trips