Kelvington, Saskatchewan
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| Kelvington | |
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| Nickname: 'Canada's Hockey Factory' | |
| Motto: Grow With Us | |
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| Country | Canada |
| Provinces and territories of Canada | Saskatchewan |
| Rural Municipalities (R.M.) | Kelvington No. 366 |
| Post office Founded | 1906-09-01 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Tetelowski, Ed (2007) |
| - Federal Electoral District | |
| - Provincial Consituency of Kelvington-Wadena M.L.A. | |
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| Website: http://www.townofkelvington.com/ | |
Kelvington is a town of 866 residents in the rural municipality of Kelvington No. 366, in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The town was named for Baron William T. Kelvin, scientist and inventor. [5] Kelvington is located at the intersection of Highway 38 and Highway 49 northeast portion of Saskatchewan. Kelvington is geographically situated in the parkland region of Saskatchewan and is surrounded by numerous lakes, Big Quill Lake, Little Quill Lake, Ponass Lake, Nut Lake, Little Nut Lake, Round Lake and Fishing Lake going around clockwise. East Central Saskatchewan Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (SARBI) is a rehabilitation facility which is located in Kelvington and services a one hundred mile radius. Kelvington is located along the Route 66 Snowmobile Trail.[6]
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[edit] Geography
Besides being on two major highways, Highway 38 and Highway 49. Kelvington is also home to the Kelvington Airport. Kelvington is also located along the CNR railway Swan River-Preeceville- Melville-Regina Branch line.[7]
[edit] Media
Kelvington is serviced by the Northeast Chronicle and Kelvington Radio newspaper. There are two local radio stations, Kelvington Radio and Now That's Country GX94 a.m. radio.[8]
[edit] Notable natives
Kelvington has created a large collection of hockey cards commemorating hockey greats who have originated from Kelvington, Saskatchewan. Lloyd Gronsdahl, Barry Melrose, Joe Kocur, Wendel Clark, Kerry Clark, and Kory Kocur are all featured on their cards with their NHL hockey statistics. This large sign is located to the west side Highway 38[9][10]
[edit] Sites of Interest
- Round Lake
- Marean Lake is located 40 kilometers north of Kelvington.
- Fishing Lake Regional Park is located just 35 kilometers south of Kelvington.
- Greenwater Lake Provincial Park is located 40 kilometers north of Kelvington.
- Big Quill Lake
- Little Quill Lake
- Ponass Lake
- Nut Lake
- Little Nut Lake
- Fishing Lake
[edit] Demographics
According to the Canada 2006 Census[11]:
| • Population: | 866 (-14.0% from 2001) |
| • Land area: | 3.89 km² (1.50 sq mi) |
| • Population density: | 222.4 inhabitants per square kilometre (576 /sq mi) |
| • Median age: | N/A (males: N/A, females: N/A) |
| • Total private dwellings: | 469 |
| • Dwellings occupied by permanent residents: | 413 |
| • Mean household income: | $N/A |
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[edit] Area statistics
- Lat (DMS) 52° 10' 00" N
- Long (DMS) 103° 32' 00" W
- Dominion Land Survey Sec.4, Twp.37, R.11, W2
- Time zone (cst) UTC-6
[edit] Location
- Kelvington, Saskatchewan is at coordinates Coordinates:
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[edit] References
- ^ National Archives, Archivia Net, Post Offices and Postmasters, <http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/post-offices/001001-100.01-e.php>. Retrieved on 26 May 2007
- ^ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home, Municipal Directory System, <http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/index.html>. Retrieved on 26 May 2007
- ^ Canadian Textiles Institute., CTI Determine your provincial constituency, <http://www.textiles.ca/eng/nonAuthProg/redirect.cfm?path=IssPolContacts§ionID=7601.cfm>. Retrieved on 26 May 2007
- ^ Commissioner of Canada Elections, Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Elections Canada On-line, <http://www.elections.ca/home.asp>. Retrieved on 24 April 2007
- ^ Kelvington No. 366, Saskatchewan
- ^ Newsask Community Futures Development Corporation. Retrieved on 2007-06-07.
- ^ Adamson, J. Saskatchewan, Canada, Rand McNally 1924 Indexed Pocket Map Tourists' and Shippers' Guide. Canadian map. Retrieved on 2007-06-07.
- ^ Town of Kelvington News & Radio. Retrieved on 2007-06-03.
- ^ DMY. Town of Kelvington. BIG THINGS IN SASKATCHEWAN. Retrieved on June 3. 200.
- ^ Solonyka, Ed (2002 - 2006). Hockey Cards Kelvington, Saskatchewan. LARGE CANADIAN ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS. Retrieved on June 3. 200.
- ^ 2006 Community Profile
[edit] External links
- Hockey Hall of Fame considers new members
- Prairie Elevators a Vanishing Icon - photos of scenery in ...
- Kelvington Evangelical Mennonite Church (Kelvington, Sask.)
- NEW BUS FOR PARATRANSIT SERVICE IN KELVINGTON - Government of ...
- Canadian Maps: January 1925 Waghorn's Guide. Post Offices in Man. Sask. Alta. and West Ontario.
- Saskatchewan City & Town Maps
- Kelvington School Picture 1936 Saskatchewan Gen Web - One Room School Project
- Post Offices and Postmasters - ArchiviaNet - Library and Archives Canada
- Saskatchewan Gen Web Region
- Saskatchewan, Canada, Rand McNally 1924 Indexed Pocket Map Tourists' and Shippers' Guide
- GeoNames Query
- 2006 Community Profiles
