Paradise Hill (2016 population: 491) is a village in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within the Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte No. 501 and Census Division No. 17.
Paradise Hill | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Paradise Hill  Paradise Hill | |
| Coordinates: 53°31′55″N 109°27′04″W / 53.532°N 109.451°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Region | Saskatchewan |
| Census division | 17 |
| Rural Municipality | Frenchman Butte |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bernard Ecker |
| • Administrator | Cindy Villeneuve |
| • Governing body | Paradise Hill Village Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.56 km2 (0.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 495 |
| • Density | 201.1/km2 (2.56/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CST |
| Postal code | S0M 2G0 |
| Area code | 306 |
| Highway(s) | Highway 3 |
| Website | Official Website |
| [1][2][3][4] | |
Oil, natural gas, and farming are the primary providers for the economy.[citation needed]
History
editParadise Hill incorporated as a village on January 1, 1947.[5]
Demographics
editIn the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Paradise Hill had a population of 471 living in 197 of its 231 total private dwellings, a change of -4.1% from its 2016 population of 491. With a land area of 2.28 km2 (0.88 sq mi), it had a population density of 206.6/km2 (535.0/sq mi) in 2021.[8]
In the 2016 Census of Population, the Village of Paradise Hill recorded a population of 491 living in 204 of its 239 total private dwellings, a -4.9% change from its 2011 population of 515. With a land area of 2.56 km2 (0.99 sq mi), it had a population density of 191.8/km2 (496.8/sq mi) in 2016.[9]
Attractions
edit- The Roman Catholic church of Our Lady of Sorrows in Paradise Hill was decorated by the artist Berthold Imhoff.[10]
- A giant ox and cart is at the entrance of the village commemorates the Carlton Trail.[11]
- The Marsh is north and west of the village with its walkways, paths and lookout offers bird watching opportunities.
- The Frenchman Butte Museum,[12] the Battle of Frenchman Butte National Historic Site, and Fort Pitt Provincial Park are all located within 15 to 30 minute driving distance.[13]
Notable people
edit- John Rogers, played NHL for the Minnesota North Stars and in the WHA for the Edmonton Oilers
- Tanner Novlan[14] (born 9 April 1986) is an actor and model.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ National Archives, Archivia Net, Post Offices and Postmasters, retrieved June 22, 2014
- ^ Government of Saskatchewan, MRD Home. "Municipal Directory System". Retrieved June 22, 2014.
- ^ Canadian Textiles Institute. (2005), CTI Determine your provincial constituency, archived from the original on September 11, 2007
- ^ Commissioner of Canada Elections, Chief Electoral Officer of Canada (2005), Elections Canada On-line, archived from the original on April 21, 2007
- ^ "Urban Municipality Incorporations". Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations. Archived from the original on October 15, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Census Population" (PDF). Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 24, 2015. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Census Population". Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Saskatchewan". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Saskatchewan)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Our Lady of Sorrows". Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ^ "Paradise Hill Community Attractions". Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ^ "The Frenchman Butte Museum". Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ^ "Paradise Hill Community Attractions". Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ^ "Tanner Novlan - the Bold and the Beautiful Cast Member". CBS.