White City, Saskatchewan

White City
Town

White City Community Centre
Motto: Country Living
White City

Town of White City in Saskatchewan

Coordinates: 50°26′07″N 104°21′26″W / 50.43528°N 104.35722°W / 50.43528; -104.35722
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Government
  Governing body White City Town Council
Area
  Total 6.00 km2 (2.32 sq mi)
Population (2011)
  Total 1,894
  Density 315.6/km2 (817/sq mi)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
Postal code span List of S Postal Codes of Canada
Area code(s) +1-306
[1][2]

White City is a commuter town in the White Butte area of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. White City is 10 kilometres (6 mi) east of Regina on the Trans-Canada Highway. The town is primarily populated by urban professionals and young families who work in Regina. The town's motto is "Country Living."

History

White City began on 80 acres (32 ha) owned by Johnstone Lipsett. The community became a hamlet in 1958, a village in 1967 and a town in 2000.

Services

White City is fully serviced with convenience and grocery stores, medical and dental clinics, a library, 18-hole golf course and a Canada Post office.

Education

École White City School and Emerald Ridge Elementary School provide education for kindergarten through 8th grade. Students in grades 9 through 12 are bused 10 minutes northeast to Greenall High School in Balgonie.

Statistics

Canada census – White City, Saskatchewan community profile
2011 2006
Population: 1,894 (70.2% from 2006) 1,113 (+1.1% from 2001)
Land area: 6.00 km2 (2.32 sq mi) 4.64 km2 (1.79 sq mi)
Population density: 315.6/km2 (817/sq mi) 240.0/km2 (622/sq mi)
Median age: 35.9 (M: 35.7, F: 36.0)
Total private dwellings: 598 362
Median household income: $77,368
References: 2011[3] 2006[4]

References

  1. National Archives, Archivia Net. "Post Offices and Postmasters". Retrieved 6 September 2009.
  2. Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home. "Municipal Directory System". Retrieved 2014-03-11.
  3. "2011 Community Profiles". Canada 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2012-05-12.
  4. "2006 Community Profiles". Canada 2006 Census. Statistics Canada. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2009-02-24.

Coordinates: 50°26′07″N 104°21′26″W / 50.43528°N 104.35722°W / 50.43528; -104.35722

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