Blaine Lake No. 434, Saskatchewan
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Blaine Lake No. 434 is a rural municipality in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, Blaine Lake extends east to the North Saskatchewan River and north to the village of Marcelin. Regina in SARM Division No. 5.
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[edit] Industries
• Agriculture with crop and livestock production.
• Tourism in the summer months.
[edit] History
Mainly populated by East Europeans, Anglo-Saksons and Americans. The Dukobors also make a major part of this community.
[edit] Interesting Fact
The story of Sgt John Wilson: One of Canada’s most sensational murders took place close to Blaine Lake in 1917. The Only RCMP ever to be hanged for murder, Sgt John Wilson killed his wife, Polly Wilson, to marry Jessie Patterson of Blaine Lake. He did just that only two days after his wife's murder. Polly Wilson had traveled to Canada from Scotland, leaving behind two children, and was pregnant with a third when she was killed. Her body was discovered in a culvert near Waldheim.
[edit] Statistics
According to the Canada 2006 Census: Population in 2001: 325
- Population in 2006: 302
- %Change (2001-2006): -7.1
- Dwellings: 142
- Total private dwellings:127
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 127
According to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry:
- Generic term Rural Municipality
- Description E. of North Battleford
- Latitude 524500
- Longitude 1065000
- Ecozone Prairie
- Drainage Region North Saskatchewan
- Area (km².): 799.89
- Density (persons per km².): 0.4
[edit] External links
• Census Canada - Census 2006
• Saskbiz-community profiles [1]
• Geographical Location Canadian Environmental Assessment [2]
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