Blaine Lake is a town in central Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located 85 km north of Saskatoon, 104 km southwest of Prince Albert and 104 km east of North Battleford at the junction of Highway 12 and Highway 40. Nearby are the urban centres of Shellbrook and Rosthern. Blaine Lake is considered the "Gateway to the Northern Lakes" due to its proximity to fishing, hunting and camping sites, as well as its convenient location at a junction of two highways.
Blaine Lake | |
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Town | |
| Town of Blaine Lake | |
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| Motto: "Gateway to the Lakes" | |
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| Coordinates: 52°49′42″N 106°52′53″W / 52.82833°N 106.88139°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Rural Municipality | Blaine Lake |
| Post Office opened | 1903 |
| Incorporated | 1912 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Al Sorenson |
| • Blaine Lake Town Council | Councilors |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 km2 (0.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 519 m (1,703 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 509 |
| • Density | 272.9/km2 (707/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Blaine Laker |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (UTC) |
| Postal code span | S0J 0J0 |
| Area code | 306 |
| NTS Map | 073B15 |
| GNBC Code | HAECA |
| Website | Town of Blaine Lake |
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History
editA surveyor named Blaine was drowned in the lake prior to the establishment in 1911.[4]
The historic CN train station that now houses the Blaine Lake Wapiti Library along with the local town history museum. The station was built in 1912 two years after the rail line between Prince Albert and North Battleford was constructed and served the community until 1973.[5] The Doukhobor Dugout House is a Provincial Heritage Property southeast of the town.
- Heritage properties
A number of heritage buildings are located within the community: St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church built in 1914,[6] the Doukhobor Prayer Home built in 1931[7] and the CN Station Building built in 1912.[5]
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Demographics
editIn the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Blaine Lake had a population of 509 living in 250 of its 296 total private dwellings, a change of 2% from its 2016 population of 499. With a land area of 1.86 km2 (0.72 sq mi), it had a population density of 273.7/km2 (708.8/sq mi) in 2021.[8]
| 2021 | 2016 | 2011 | |
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| Population | 509 (+2.0% from 2016) | 499 (-2.2% from 2011) | 510 (+8.1% from 2006) |
| Land area | 1.86 km2 (0.72 sq mi) | 1.95 km2 (0.75 sq mi) | 1.95 km2 (0.75 sq mi) |
| Population density | 272.9/km2 (707/sq mi) | 255.9/km2 (663/sq mi) | 261.6/km2 (678/sq mi) |
| Median age | 48.0 (M: 46.8, F: 48.0) | 50.1 (M: 49, F: 51.3) | 49.7 (M: 49.2, F: 50.2) |
| Private dwellings | 296 (total) 250 (occupied) | 309 (total) | 309 (total) |
| Median household income | $50,400 |
Amenities
editBlaine Lake is known for being "The Gateway to the Lakes!" as many lakes, campgrounds, golf courses' and tourist attractions are located within a short distance from the town.
The community has a curling rink, a skating rink, grocery store, hardware store, post office, several restaurants and two gas stations. Other businesses include a SARCAN recycle depot, an insurance broker, a veterinarian, a metal fabricator, a sign shop, and several construction contractors.
Education
editBlaine Lake has an elementary and high school called the Blaine Lake Composite School.[14] and is in the Prairie Spirit School Division # 206.[15]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ National Archives, Archivia Net. "Post Offices and Postmasters". Archived from the original on 6 October 2006. Retrieved 6 September 2009.
- ^ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home. "Municipal Directory System". Archived from the original on 15 January 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2009.
- ^ Commissioner of Canada Elections, Chief Electoral Officer of Canada (2005). "Elections Canada On-line". Archived from the original on 21 April 2007. Retrieved 6 September 2009.
- ^ Hamilton, William (1978). The Macmillan Book of Canadian Place Names. Toronto: Macmillan. p. 249. ISBN 0-7715-9754-1.
- ^ a b "CN Station Building". Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church". Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "Doukhobor Prayer Home". Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Saskatchewan". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 20 August 2019.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 18 July 2021.
- ^ "Active List of Saskatchewan Schools". 30 September 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ^ "Prairie Spirit School Division # 206". Retrieved 20 April 2013.