Churchbridge, Saskatchewan
| Churchbridge | |
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  Churchbridge | |
| Coordinates: 50°53′51″N 101°53′13″W / 50.89750°N 101.88694°WCoordinates: 50°53′51″N 101°53′13″W / 50.89750°N 101.88694°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Rural Municipality | Churchbridge No. 211, Saskatchewan |
| Post office, NWT | April 1, 1889 |
| Village Incoporporated | 1903 |
| Town incorporated | 1964 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jim Gallant |
| • Federal Electoral District M.P. | Cathay Wagantall |
| • provincial electoral districts M.L.A. | Bob Bjornerud |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.76 km2 (1.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 743 |
| • Density | 269.2/km2 (697/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| Postal code | S0A 0M0 |
| Area code(s) | 306 |
| Website | http://www.churchbridge.com/ |
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Churchbridge is a Canadian town in the province of Saskatchewan, located at the junction of the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16), and Highway 80. Churchbridge is a part of the rural municipality of Churchbridge 211, which is located within Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities {SARM) Division No. 1 and census division Number 5.
History
Churchbridge began with the arrival of settlers from the Anglican Colonization Society, with director and missionary Reverend Robert Bridger.
In 1887, the society combined the word "church" from the name of the society, and the name "bridge" in recognition of Robert Bridger, one of the prominent directors, to name the new settlement "Churchbridge".
The village of Churchbridge was incorporated in 1903 with James Heasman as the overseer. He was solely responsible for the affairs of the village. There was no council, but M. Thorlakson and A.O. Berger, both hotel keepers, were trustees, which meant they made themselves responsible for the honesty and integrity of the overseer in his financial duties. In 1962, there were 260 people residing the village, and by 1964, the population had risen to 600. The village became a town in 1964.
Geography
Churchbridge is located north of Big Cut Arm Creek and Deer Creek which drain into the Assiniboine River.[4]
Demographics
| Canada census – Churchbridge, Saskatchewan community profile | |||
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| 2011 | 2006 | ||
| Population: | 743 (+5.5% from 2006) | 704 (-11.6% from 2001) | |
| Land area: | 2.76 km2 (1.07 sq mi) | 2.76 km2 (1.07 sq mi) | |
| Population density: | 269.2/km2 (697/sq mi) | 255/km2 (660/sq mi) | |
| Median age: | 45.8 (M: 43.7, F: 47.6) | 46.9 (M: 46.4, F: 48.1) | |
| Total private dwellings: | 374 | 359 | |
| Median household income: | $67,287 | ||
| References: 2011[5] 2006[6] | |||
- Lat (DMS) 50° 54' 00" N
- Long (DMS) 101° 54' 00" W
- Dominion Land Survey Section. 17, Township 22, Range 32, west of the principal meridian
- Time zone (CST) UTC−6
Economy
Churchbridge is a community with an excellent location along Highway 16 for business. The Mosaic Potash mines to the south of employ many of the residents of Churchbridge and surrounding area, including nearby towns Esterhazy, Langenburg, and Bredenbury.
Amenities
Over the years Churchbridge has grown. The community has a school,[7] a library,[8] a fire department,[9] a daycare,[10] and recreation facilities (including a new swimming pool).
Sites of interest
Sites of interest in the town include the Coin Monument erected to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Canadian Confederation,[11] Veteran's Memorial Wall,[12] photo archives and the many heritage murals displayed throughout the community. These displays of art were created by local artists to help commemorate various events, as well as to honour former residents.
Duck Mountain Provincial Park is located north on Highway 80; Asessippi Ski Area[13] and Lake of the Prairies is located just east on Highway 16.
Churchbridge Campground is located south of the junction of Highway 16 and 80. The campground offers 33 sites - 29 electrified, pull through sites, grass covered sites for tents, sewer dump, washroom and shower facility. Across the road is a picnic area, swimming pool, playground and ball diamonds.
Located within 15 km (9.3 mi) is the Langenburg Recreation Site.
The Saltcoats Game Preserve is within 19 km (12 mi).[14]
Transportation
Churchbridge Airport supplies limited air service to this Saskatchewan town. The main mode of transportation would be via Saskatchewan Highway 16, the Yellowhead Route, and to a lesser extent via the north/south secondary highway, Saskatchewan Highway 80.
As of the early 1900s, Churchbridge was a part of the Minnedosa, Saskatoon, Edmonton section of the Canadian Pacific Railway.[15]
Publications
A local history and family biography book written for the province's 75th anniversary by Ruth Swanson and published by the Churchbridge History Committee and is entitled: The first hundred years: around Churchbridge, 1880-1980.[16]
Media
Bredenbury, Churchbridge, Langenburg, and Saltcoats are all served by The Four-Town Journal.
Notable people
- Dr. W.G. McKenzie was a family physician for the area from 1898 to 1976.[17]
- Lionel G. Heinrich, professional Canadian ice hockey player.
- Kevin S. Kaminski, professional Canadian ice hockey player.[18]
See also
References
- ↑ "2011 Community Profiles". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved 2014-03-20.
- ↑ National Archives, Archivia Net. "Post Offices and Postmasters". Archived from the original on 2006-10-06. Retrieved 2014-03-20.
- ↑ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home. "Municipal Directory System". Archived from the original on 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2014-03-20.
- ↑ Canadian Maps: January 1925 Waghorn's Guide. Post Offices in Man. Sask. Alta. and West Ontario., January 15, 2005, retrieved 2007-10-03
- ↑ "2011 Community Profiles". Canada 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
- ↑ "2006 Community Profiles". Canada 2006 Census. Statistics Canada. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
- ↑ Churchbridge Public School
- ↑ Parkland Regional Library - Churchbridge Branch
- ↑ Churchbridge Fire Department
- ↑ Churchbridge Daycare
- ↑ 125th Anniversary of the Canadian Confederation Coin Monument
- ↑ Veteran's Memorial Wall
- ↑ Asessippi Ski Resort
- ↑ National Resources Canada (2007-10-03), GeoNames Query - Current Names : Radius - Churchbridge, Saskatchewan
- ↑ Canadian Maps: January 1925 Waghorn's Guide. Post Offices in Man. Sask. Alta. and West Ontario., January 15, 2005, retrieved 2007-10-03
- ↑ Swanson, Ruth (2008). "The first hundred years : around Churchbridge, 1880-1980". Churchbridge History Committee. ISBN 0889251657. Retrieved 2016-05-25.
- ↑ Welcome to Churchbridge!, archived from the original on 2007-10-04, retrieved 2007-10-05
- ↑ Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum, Network Entertainment Inc. / Produced by The Learning Edge Corporation (2001–2007), Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Kevin Kaminski, retrieved 2007-10-03
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