Canwood No. 494, Saskatchewan
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The Rural Municipality of Canwood No. 494 was firstly formed as Rural Municipality
(RM) Thompson No. 494 from January 1, 1913 until April 29, 1916 before changing names to Canwood No. 494. It is located in the north central region of the province of Saskatchewan, west of Prince Albert
, and completely surrounds the First Nations Indian Reserve of Ahtahkakoop No. 104, as well as partially surrounding the First Nations Indian Reserve of Mistawasis No. 183 and the RM of Big River No. 118.
, to the north east by Prince Albert National Park
, to the west by Spiritwood No. 496
, to the south by Leask No. 464
, and to the east by Shellbrook No. 493
(was Rozilee No. 493).
:
. Debden
, Stump Lake, Victoire, Hawkeye, Wrixen, Pebble Bay, Ordale and Mont Nebo
have also been part of this RM.
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Rural municipality
A rural municipality, often abbreviated RM, is a form of municipality in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, perhaps best comparable to counties or townships in the western United States...
(RM) Thompson No. 494 from January 1, 1913 until April 29, 1916 before changing names to Canwood No. 494. It is located in the north central region of the province of Saskatchewan, west of Prince Albert
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Prince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated in the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The city is known as the "Gateway to the North" because it is the last major centre along the route to the resources of northern Saskatchewan...
, and completely surrounds the First Nations Indian Reserve of Ahtahkakoop No. 104, as well as partially surrounding the First Nations Indian Reserve of Mistawasis No. 183 and the RM of Big River No. 118.
Boundaries
The RM is bordered to the north by Big River No. 555Big River No. 555, Saskatchewan
Big River No. 555 is a rural municipality in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, located in the Census Division 16. The seat of the municipality is located in the Town of Big River.-Demographics:...
, to the north east by Prince Albert National Park
Prince Albert National Park
Prince Albert National Park covers in central Saskatchewan, Canada and is located north of Saskatoon. Though declared a national park March 24, 1927, it had its official opening ceremonies on August 10, 1928 performed by Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. The park is open all year but...
, to the west by Spiritwood No. 496
Spiritwood No. 496, Saskatchewan
The Rural Municipality of Spiritwood No. 496, Saskatchewan, first formed as Rural Municipality on December 9, 1929 as a 3 township by 3 township R.M. One township is 6 miles by 6 miles square. On December 31, 1953, Spiritwood No. 496 expanded and absorbed Shell Lake No. 495 It is located in the...
, to the south by Leask No. 464
Leask No. 464, Saskatchewan
The Rural Municipality of Leask No. 464, Saskatchewan is located in the North Central portion of the province in SARM Division No. 5, and west of the city of Prince Albert.-Boundaries:...
, and to the east by Shellbrook No. 493
Shellbrook No. 493, Saskatchewan
The Rural Municipality of Shellbrook No. 493, Saskatchewan firstly formed as Rural Municipality No. 493 of Rozilee changing names to Shellbrook No. 493 on October 20, 1923. Rozilee RM No. 493 was formed January 1, 1913. It is located in the North Central portion of the province in SARM Division No...
(was Rozilee No. 493).
Statistics
According to the Canada 2006 CensusCanada 2006 Census
The Canada 2006 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. Census day was May 16, 2006. The next census following will be the 2011 Census. Canada's total population enumerated by the 2006 census was 31,612,897...
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- Population: 1,535
- % Change (2001-2006): -10.8
- Dwellings: 798
- Area (km²): 1,945.20
- Density (persons per km²): 0.8
Urban Communities in the RM
The largest town in the region is CanwoodCanwood, Saskatchewan
Canwood is a community in central Saskatchewan. As of the Canada 2006 Census the town has a population of 337 with a larger Rural Municipality population of 1535.-History:Since it has been settled, Canwood has went through four name changes...
. Debden
Debden, Saskatchewan
- See also :* List of communities in Saskatchewan* Villages of Saskatchewan-External links:********-Footnotes:...
, Stump Lake, Victoire, Hawkeye, Wrixen, Pebble Bay, Ordale and Mont Nebo
Mont Nebo, Saskatchewan
Mont Nebo is a hamlet in Saskatchewan....
have also been part of this RM.
Saskatchewan Railways and Railway Stations
The Canwood RM area is currently serviced by the Carlton Trail Railway, a shortline of the Canadian National RailwayCanadian National Railway
The Canadian National Railway Company is a Canadian Class I railway headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. CN's slogan is "North America's Railroad"....
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Saskatchewan Highways and Roads
- For more information see also List of Saskatchewan provincial highways
- For more information see also List of Saskatchewan provincial roads
- Highway 793Saskatchewan Highway 793Highway 793 is a highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Highway 24 to Highway 55. Highway 793 is about 51 km long....
-- serves DebdenDebden, Saskatchewan- See also :* List of communities in Saskatchewan* Villages of Saskatchewan-External links:********-Footnotes:...
and Victoire - Highway 694Saskatchewan Highway 694Saskatchewan Highway 694 connects Saskatchewan Highway 3 in the Canwood No. 494 rural municipality to Saskatchewan Highway 55 at Polwarth. South of Highway 55, Highway 694 is named Hilldrop Road...
-- intersects Highway 55Saskatchewan Highway 55Highway 55 is a provincial paved undivided highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Alberta Highway 55 near the Alberta border until Highway 9. Highway 55 is 652 km long. It forms part of the interprovincial Northern Woods and Water Route.-Attractions:On the West portion...
south of Polwarth - Highway 55Saskatchewan Highway 55Highway 55 is a provincial paved undivided highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Alberta Highway 55 near the Alberta border until Highway 9. Highway 55 is 652 km long. It forms part of the interprovincial Northern Woods and Water Route.-Attractions:On the West portion...
-- serves DebdenDebden, Saskatchewan- See also :* List of communities in Saskatchewan* Villages of Saskatchewan-External links:********-Footnotes:...
, Polwarth and CanwoodCanwood, SaskatchewanCanwood is a community in central Saskatchewan. As of the Canada 2006 Census the town has a population of 337 with a larger Rural Municipality population of 1535.-History:Since it has been settled, Canwood has went through four name changes...