Rural Municipality of Eldon No. 471
{{Short description|Rural municipality in Saskatchewan, Canada}}
{{Use Canadian English|date=March 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name = Eldon No. 471
|official_name = Rural Municipality of Eldon No. 471
|settlement_type = Rural municipality
|other_name =
|motto =
|image_skyline =
|image_caption =
|imagesize = 200
|image_map = SK RM 471 Eldon.svg
|mapsize = 200
|map_caption = Location of the RM of Eldon No. 471 in Saskatchewan
|subdivision_type = Country
|subdivision_name = Canada
|subdivision_type1 = Province
|subdivision_name1 = Saskatchewan
|subdivision_type2 = Region
|subdivision_name2 =
|subdivision_type3 = Census division
|subdivision_name3 = 17
|subdivision_type4 = Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
|subdivision_name4 = 6
|subdivision_type5 = Federal riding
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|subdivision_type6 = Provincial riding
|subdivision_name6 =
|government_footnotes = {{cite web | url=http://www.mds.gov.sk.ca/apps/Pub/MDS/muniDetails.aspx?cat=10&mun=2372 | title=Municipality Details: RM of Eldon No. 471 | publisher=Government of Saskatchewan | access-date=May 21, 2020}}
|leader_title = Reeve
|leader_name = Larry Lundquist
|leader_title1 = Governing body
|leader_name1 = RM of Eldon No. 471 Council
|leader_title2 = Administrator
|leader_name2 = Lee Torrance
|leader_title3 = Office location
|leader_name3 = Maidstone
|leader_title4 =
|leader_name4 =
|established_title = Formed ({{abbr|LID|Local improvement district}})
|established_date =
|established_title2 = Formed
|established_date2 = December 13, 1909
|established_title3 = Name change
|established_date3 =
|established_title4 = Name change
|established_date4 =
|established_title5 = Amalgamated
|established_date5 =
|area_land_km2 = 1007.59
|population_as_of = 2016
|population_total = 750
|population_density_km2 = 0.7
|timezone = CST
|timezone_DST = CST
|coordinates = {{coord|53.318|N|109.396|W|region:CA-SK_type:adm3rd|display=inline,title}}{{cite web | url=http://ftp.maps.canada.ca/pub/nrcan_rncan/vector/geobase_cgn_toponyme/prov_csv_eng/ | title=Pre-packaged CSV files - CGN, Canada/Province/Territory (cgn_sk_csv_eng.zip) | publisher=Government of Canada | date=July 24, 2019 | access-date=May 23, 2020}}
|postal_code_type = Postal code
|postal_code =
|area_code = 306 and 639
|blank_name = Highway(s)
|blank_info =
|blank1_name = Railway(s)
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|blank2_name = Waterway(s)
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The Rural Municipality of Eldon No. 471 (2016 population: {{nts|750}}) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 17 and SARM Division No. 6.
History
The RM of Eldon No. 471 incorporated as a rural municipality on December 13, 1909.{{cite web | url=http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/Municipal-History/RM-Incorporated-Dates-Alpha |title=Rural Municipality Incorporations (Alphabetical) | publisher=Saskatchewan Ministry of Municipal Affairs | access-date=May 9, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110421074230/http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/Municipal-History/RM-Incorporated-Dates-Alpha | archive-date=April 21, 2011}} It was originally formed as Local Improvement District 24-5-3 on April 26, 1907.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}}
Geography
= Communities and localities =
Silver Lake Regional Park
Silver Lake Regional Park ({{Coord|53.2284|-109.2679|display=inline}}){{cite web |title=Silver Lake Regional Park |url=https://toponymes.rncan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique/HASSK|website=Canadian Geographical Names Database |publisher=Government of Canada |access-date=7 September 2023}} is in the RM of Eldon on the eastern part of Silver Lake. At over {{cvt|105|ha}}, the park has a campground with 128 campsites, a 9-hole golf course, beach, ball diamonds, mini golf, laundry facilities, hiking trails, and a picnic area. Access is from Highway 21, about {{convert|12|km}}} north of Maidstone.{{cite web |title=Silver Lake Regional Park and Golf Course |url=https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/1618/silver-lake-regional-park |website=Tourism Saskatchewan |publisher=Government of Saskatchewan |access-date=9 September 2023}}
In 1961, a swimming area was established on Silver Lake. By 1963, there had a picnic area, playground, sports ground, and a concession. One year later, in 1964, it was established as a regional park. Since then, the park has expanded and added more amenities. At about {{cvt|85|ha}},{{cite web |title=Silver Lake |url=https://sasklakes.ca/silver-lake-southern-zone-4/ |website=Sask Lakes |publisher=SaskLakes |access-date=9 September 2023}} Silver Lake is a small lake that has its outflow into the neighbouring Big Gully Creek. In 1971, a dyke was built at the lake's outflow to stabilise water levels and improve the beach.{{cite web |title=Silver Lake |url=https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/silver-lake/ |website=Regional Parks of Saskatchewan |publisher=Saskatchewan Regional Parks |access-date=9 September 2023}}
Silver Lake Golf Club is a 9-hole, par 36 course totalling 3,160 yards with grass greens. The clubhouse is licensed and serves food. There are also a pro shop and club and cart rentals.{{cite web |title=Silver Lake Golf Club |url=https://www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/courses/28488-silver-lake-golf-club |website=GolfPass |access-date=9 September 2023}}
Demographics
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{{Historical populations
| title = Population history
(1981–2016)
| type = Canada
| align = right
| footnote = Source: Statistics Canada via Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics{{cite web | url=http://www.stats.gov.sk.ca/stats/population/SaskCensusPopulation8106.pdf | title=Saskatchewan Census Population | publisher=Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics | access-date=May 9, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924105944/http://www.stats.gov.sk.ca/stats/population/SaskCensusPopulation8106.pdf | archive-date=September 24, 2015 | url-status=dead}}{{cite web | url=https://publications.saskatchewan.ca/api/v1/products/86690/formats/100724/download | title=Saskatchewan Census Population | publisher=Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics | access-date=May 9, 2020}}
|1981|964
|1986|1010
|1991|882
|1996|838
|2001|766
|2006|750
|2011|751
|2016|750
}}
}}
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Eldon No. 471 had a population of {{val|700|fmt=commas}} living in {{val|277|fmt=commas}} of its {{val|303|fmt=commas}} total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:700-750}}|750|1}} from its 2016 population of {{val|750|fmt=commas}}. With a land area of {{convert|991.15|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|700|991.15|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000203&geocode=A000247 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Saskatchewan | publisher=Statistics Canada | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=April 13, 2022}}
In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Eldon No. 471 recorded a population of {{nts|750}} living in {{nts|275}} of its {{nts|314}} total private dwellings, a {{percentage|{{#expr:750-751}}|751|1}} change from its 2011 population of {{nts|751}}. With a land area of {{convert|1007.59|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|750|1007.59|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2016.{{cite web | url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=302&SR=1&S=86&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=47 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Saskatchewan) | publisher=Statistics Canada | date=February 8, 2017 | access-date=May 1, 2020}}
Government
The RM of Eldon No. 471 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Wednesday of every month. The reeve of the RM is Larry Lundquist while its administrator is Lee Torrance. The RM's office is located in Maidstone.
References
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