Kelvington, Saskatchewan

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Kelvington
Town
Nickname(s): 'Canada's Hockey Factory'
Motto: Grow With Us
Kelvington is located in Saskatchewan
Kelvington
Kelvington
Location of Kelvington in Saskatchewan
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Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Rural Municipalities (R.M.) Kelvington No. 366
Post office Founded 1906-09-01
Government
 • Mayor Ty Leffler
 • Federal Electoral District of Yorkton-Melville M.P. Cathay Wagantall (2015)
 • Provincial Constituency of Kelvington-Wadena M.L.A. June Draude (2011)
Area
 • Total 3.89 km2 (1.50 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 864
 • Density 221.9/km2 (575/sq mi)
Time zone Central Standard Time (UTC−6)
Postal code S0A 1W0
Area code(s) 306
Highways Hwy 38, Hwy 49
Website Official website
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Kelvington is a town of 864 residents in the rural municipality of Kelvington No. 366, in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Kelvington is located 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.[6]

Geography

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.

The town is in the Dominion Land Survey Sec.4, Twp.37, R.11, W2

Demographics

Attractions

  • 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

Infrastructure

Transportation

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.[9] and the Route 66 Snowmobile Trail.[10]

Health care

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.

Media

Kelvington is serviced by the Northeast Chronicle and Wadena News. The nearest radio station is located in Humboldt, Saskatchewan - CHBO-FM 107.5[11]

Notable people

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[12][13]

References

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  6. Kelvington No. 366, Saskatchewan
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