Churchbridge is a town in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada, located at the junction of the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16), and Highway 80. Churchbridge is a part of the Rural Municipality of Churchbridge No. 211, which is located within Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) Division No. 1 and census division Number 5.
Churchbridge | |
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  Churchbridge | |
| Coordinates: 50°53′41″N 101°53′36″W / 50.89472°N 101.89333°W[1] | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Rural Municipality | Churchbridge |
| Post office, NWT | 1 April 1889 |
| Village Incoporporated | 1903 |
| Town incorporated | 1964 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bill Johnson |
| • Federal Electoral District M.P. | Cathay Wagantall |
| • provincial electoral districts M.L.A. | Warren Kaeding |
| Area (2021)[2] | |
| • Land | 2.57 km2 (0.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 866 |
| • Density | 336.9/km2 (873/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (CST) |
| Postal code | S0A 0M0 |
| Area code | 306 |
| Website | http://www.churchbridge.com/ |
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History
editChurchbridge began with the arrival of settlers from the Anglican Colonization Society, with director and missionary Reverend Robert Bridger.
The village of Churchbridge was incorporated in 1903 with James Heasman as the overseer. He was solely responsible for the affairs of the village. There was no council, but M. Thorlakson and A.O. Berger, both hotel keepers, were trustees, which meant they made themselves responsible for the honesty and integrity of the overseer in his financial duties. In 1962, there were 260 people residing the village, and by 1964, the population had risen to 600. The village became a town in 1964.
Geography
editChurchbridge is north of Big Cut Arm Creek and Deer Creek which drain into the Assiniboine River.[5]
Demographics
editIn the 2021 Canadian census conducted by Statistics Canada, Churchbridge had a population of 866 living in 392 of its 427 total private dwellings, a change of -3.3% from its 2016 population of 896. With a land area of 2.57 km2 (0.99 sq mi), it had a population density of 337.0/km2 (872.7/sq mi) in 2021.[2]
| 2021 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 866 (-3.3% from 2016) | 743 (+5.5% from 2006) |
| Land area | 2.57 km2 (0.99 sq mi) | 2.76 km2 (1.07 sq mi) |
| Population density | 336.9/km2 (873/sq mi) | 269.2/km2 (697/sq mi) |
| Median age | 38.0 (M: 36.4, F: 40.8) | 45.8 (M: 43.7, F: 47.6) |
| Private dwellings | 427 (total) 392 (occupied) | 374 (total) |
| Median household income | $87,000 |
Economy
editChurchbridge is a community with an excellent location along Highway 16 for business. The Mosaic Potash mines to the south of employ many residents of Churchbridge and surrounding area, including nearby towns Esterhazy, Langenburg, and Bredenbury.
Amenities
editOver the years Churchbridge has grown. The community has a kindergarten to grade 12 school, the Churchbridge Public School that is in the Good Spirit School Division No. 204,[10][11] a library,[12] a fire department,[13] a daycare,[14] and recreation facilities (including a new swimming pool).
Sites of interest
editSites of interest in the town include the Coin Monument erected to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Canadian Confederation,[15] Veteran's Memorial Wall,[16] photo archives and the many heritage murals displayed throughout the community. These displays of art were created by local artists to help commemorate various events, as well as to honour former residents.
Duck Mountain Provincial Park is north on Highway 80; Asessippi Ski Area[17] and Lake of the Prairies just east on Highway 16.
Churchbridge Campground is south of the junction of Highway 16 and 80. The campground offers 33 sites — 29 electrified, pull through sites, grass covered sites for tents, sewer dump, washroom and shower facility. Across the road is a picnic area, swimming pool, playground, and ball diamonds.
The Saltcoats Game Preserve is within 19 kilometres (12 mi).[18]
Transportation
editChurchbridge Airport supplies limited air service to this Saskatchewan town. The main mode of transportation would be via Saskatchewan Highway 16, the Yellowhead Route, and to a lesser extent via the north/south secondary highway, Highway 80.
As of the early 1900s, Churchbridge was a part of the Minnedosa, Saskatoon, Edmonton section of the Canadian Pacific Railway.[19]
Publications
editA local history and family biography book written for the province's 75th anniversary by Ruth Swanson and published by the Churchbridge History Committee and is entitled: The first hundred years: around Churchbridge, 1880-1980.[20]
Media
editThe Four-Town Journal newspaper covers Churchbridge and its surrounding area. The Company was established by Bill Johnston in 1980 and was purchased by Ryan Stanko in 2019.
Notable people
edit- Darleen Bogart, Braille literacy advocate
- Lionel G. Heinrich, professional Canadian ice hockey player.
- Kevin S. Kaminski, professional Canadian ice hockey player.[21]
- Hal Sigurdson, sports journalist[22]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Churchbridge". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.
- ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Saskatchewan". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ National Archives, Archivia Net. "Post Offices and Postmasters". Archived from the original on 6 October 2006. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home. "Municipal Directory System". Archived from the original on 15 January 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ Canadian Maps: January 1925 Waghorn's Guide. Post Offices in Man. Sask. Alta. and West Ontario., 15 January 2005, retrieved 3 October 2007
- ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 20 August 2019.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 18 July 2021.
- ^ "Churchbridge Public School". Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Good Spirit School Division". Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Parkland Regional Library - Churchbridge Branch". Archived from the original on 13 September 2011.
- ^ "Churchbridge Fire Department". Archived from the original on 29 May 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Churchbridge Daycare". Archived from the original on 7 February 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ 125th Anniversary of the Canadian Confederation Coin Monument
- ^ "Veteran's Memorial Wall". Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ "Asessippi Ski Resort". Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ National Resources Canada (3 October 2007), GeoNames Query - Current Names : Radius - Churchbridge, Saskatchewan[permanent dead link]
- ^ Canadian Maps: January 1925 Waghorn's Guide. Post Offices in Man. Sask. Alta. and West Ontario., 15 January 2005, retrieved 3 October 2007
- ^ Swanson, Ruth (2008). The first hundred years : around Churchbridge, 1880-1980. Churchbridge History Committee. ISBN 978-0889251656. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum, Network Entertainment Inc. / Produced by The Learning Edge Corporation (2001–2007), Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Kevin Kaminski, archived from the original on 29 September 2007, retrieved 3 October 2007
- ^ "Sigurdson, Hal". Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame. 1993. Retrieved 21 February 2022.