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Kelvington, Saskatchewan

Coordinates: 52°10′N 103°32′W / 52.167°N 103.533°W / 52.167; -103.533
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Kelvington
Town
Motto: 
Grow With Us
Kelvington is located in Saskatchewan
Kelvington
Kelvington
Location of Kelvington in Saskatchewan
Kelvington is located in Canada
Kelvington
Kelvington
Kelvington (Canada)
Coordinates: 52°10′N 103°32′W / 52.167°N 103.533°W / 52.167; -103.533
CountryCanada
ProvinceSaskatchewan
Rural Municipalities (R.M.)Kelvington
Post office Founded1906-09-01
Government
 • Federal Electoral District of Yorkton—Melville M.P.Cathay Wagantall (2015)
 • Provincial Constituency of Kelvington-Wadena M.L.A.Hugh Nerlien (2016)
Area
 • Total
3.89 km2 (1.50 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total
864
 • Density221.9/km2 (575/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central Standard Time)
Postal code
S0A 1W0
Area code306
HighwaysHwy 38, Hwy 49
WebsiteOfficial website
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Photograph of William Thomson, Lord Kelvin

Kelvington is a town of 864 residents in the Rural Municipality of Kelvington No. 366, in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Kelvington is at the intersection of Highway 38 and Highway 49. It is east of Saskatoon.

The town was named for William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, scientist and inventor.

Geography

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Kelvington is geographically situated in the parkland region of Saskatchewan and is surrounded by numerous lakes: Big and Little Quill Lakes, Ponass Lakes, Nut Lake, Little Nut Lake, Round Lake, and Fishing Lake going around clockwise. Kelvington is 237 kilometres (147 mi) east from the nearest major city of Saskatoon.

Demographics

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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Kelvington had a population of 827 living in 406 of its 469 total private dwellings, a change of -0.8% from its 2016 population of 834. With a land area of 3.87 km2 (1.49 sq mi), it had a population density of 213.7/km2 (553.5/sq mi) in 2021.[6]

Canada census – Kelvington community profile
20212011
Population827 (-0.8% from 2016)864 (-0.2% from 2006)
Land area3.87 km2 (1.49 sq mi)3.89 km2 (1.50 sq mi)
Population density213.8/km2 (554/sq mi)221.9/km2 (575/sq mi)
Median age54.8 (M: 54.0, F: 56.0)54.9 (M: 51.9, F: 56.5)
Private dwellings469 (total)  406 (occupied)464 (total) 
Median household income$58,000
References: 2021[7] 2011[8] earlier[9][10]

Attractions

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The following are attractions near Kelvington:

Infrastructure

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Transportation

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Besides being at the intersection of a secondary grade and primary grade, Highway 38 and Highway 49, Kelvington is also home to the Kelvington Airport CKV2 which has a 2500-foot turf runway with no winter maintenance. Kelvington is also located along the CPR railway.[11] and the Route 66 Snowmobile Trail.[12]

Health care

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The Kelvington and Area Hospital opened in June 2016. It replaces the aging facility opened in 1969. The hospital is an integrated facility containing seven acute care beds, medical clinic, 24 hour emergency services, home care offices, lab, and diagnostic imaging services. It also hosts several itinerant specialists including occupational therapy, public health, physio therapy and more. Attached to this facility is a 45-bed long term care facility that is currently being renovated, with completion expected by April 2017.[13]

Ambulance services are located within the community and includes three ambulances with Advanced Care Paramedics.[14]

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. This facility provides services and therapy for individuals who have experienced a brain injury from trauma or illness.

Media

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Kelvington is serviced by the Northeast Chronicle and Wadena News. The nearest radio station is located in Humboldt, Saskatchewan - CHBO-FM 107.5[15]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. Archived from the original on December 26, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  2. ^ National Archives, Archivia Net. "Post Offices and Postmasters". Archived from the original on October 6, 2006. Retrieved May 26, 2007.
  3. ^ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home. "Municipal Directory System". Archived from the original on January 15, 2016. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  4. ^ Canadian Textiles Institute. (2005). "CTI Determine your provincial constituency". Archived from the original on September 11, 2007. Retrieved May 26, 2007.
  5. ^ Commissioner of Canada Elections, Library of Parliament (2008). "Riding history for Yorkton—Melville (1966– )". Archived from the original on December 8, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2008.
  6. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Saskatchewan". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  7. ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  8. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  9. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  10. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  11. ^ Adamson, J. "Saskatchewan, Canada, Rand McNally 1924 Indexed Pocket Map Tourists' and Shippers' Guide". Canadian map. Retrieved June 7, 2007.
  12. ^ "Newsask Community Futures Development Corporation". Retrieved June 7, 2007.
  13. ^ "Kelvington". Saskatchewan Health Authority. Saskatchewan Health Authority. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  14. ^ "Kelvington MHS". Kelvington MHS. Kelvington Mobile Health Services. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  15. ^ "Town of Kelvington News & Radio". Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved June 3, 2007.
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