Rural Municipality of Shellbrook No. 493

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The Rural Municipality of Shellbrook No. 493, Saskatchewan firstly formed as Rural Municipality No. 493 of Rozilee changing names to Shellbrook No. 493 on October 20, 1923. Rozilee RM No. 493 was formed January 1, 1913.[1] It is located in the North Central portion of the province in SARM Division No. 5, and west of the city of Prince Albert.

Boundaries

The boundaries of the rural municipality extend north by Prince Albert National Park, to the west by Canwood No. 494, Saskatchewan, to the southwest by Leask No. 464, Saskatchewan, to the south by Duck Lake No. 463, Saskatchewan, to the east by Buckland No. 491, Saskatchewan, and to the northeast by Paddockwood No. 520, Saskatchewan. There are actually several First Nations Indian reserves bordering it on the northeast, between it and Paddockwood.

Population

As of the census in 2001, there were 1,728 people living in the RM of Shellbrook. The RM is part of the Prince Albert Parkland Regional Health Authority.

Towns in the RM

The largest town in the region is Shellbrook. Crutwell, and Holbein are also part of this RM.

Government of the RM

All rural municipalities have elected councils, along with an elected head called a reeve. The current reeve of the RM of Shellbrook is Robert Ernst. There are six councilers, who are currently:

  • Doug Oleksyn
  • Earl Stewart
  • Lyle Muller
  • Randy Peake
  • Sean Helm

Saskatchewan Railways and Railway Stations

(historic or current)

  • Big River Branch C.N.R—serves Prince Albert, Shellbrook, Clonfert, Canwood, Polwarth
  • Blaine Lake Branch C.N.R—serves Prince Albert, Buckland, Crutwell, Holbein, Shellbrook, Parkside, Kilwinning

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Saskatchewan Highways and Roads

For more information see also List of Saskatchewan provincial highways
For more information see also List of Saskatchewan provincial roads

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See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Municipal Relations Division - RM Boundary Changes
  2. ↑ Canadian Maps: January 1925 Waghorn's Guide. Post Offices in Man. Sask. Alta. and West Ontario.
  3. ↑ Eversoft Streets and Trips

External links

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