Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344

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Corman Park No. 344
Rural municipality
Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344
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RM office and police station
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Location of the RM of Corman Park No. 344 in Saskatchewan
Coordinates: 52°14′28″N106°40′08″W / 52.241°N 106.669°W / 52.241; -106.669 [1]
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Census division 11
SARM division 5
Federal riding Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek
Saskatoon—Grasswood
Provincial riding Biggar-Sask Valley
Martensville-Warman
Rosetown-Elrose
Saskatoon Stonebridge-Dakota
Formed [2] January 1, 1970
Amalgamated [3] December 31, 1969 (RMs of Cory No. 344, Warman No. 374 and Park No. 375)
Government
[4]
 •  Reeve Judy Harwood
 • Governing bodyRM of Corman Park No. 344 Council
 • Chief Administrative OfficerKen Kolb
 • Office location Saskatoon
Area
 (2016) [5]
 • Land1,911.35 km2 (737.98 sq mi)
Population
 (2021) [5]
 • Total8,909
 • Density4.7/km2 (12/sq mi)
Time zone CST
 • Summer (DST) CST
Postal code
S7K 5W1
Area code(s) 306 and 639
Website Official website

The Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344 (2021 population: 8,909) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 11 and SARM Division No. 5. Located in the central portion of the province, the RM surrounds the City of Saskatoon.

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History

The RM of Corman Park No. 344 was formed by the amalgamation of three rural municipalities – the RMs of Cory No. 344, Warman No. 374 and Park No. 375. [3] The three RMs were disorganized on December 31, 1969 [6] to enable the incorporation of the RM of Corman Park No. 344 on January 1, 1970. [2]

Heritage properties

Two designated historical properties are located in the RM.

Geography

The South Saskatchewan River flows from the southwest corner to the northeast corner of the RM while the North Saskatchewan River forms the RM's northwest boundary. [9] The RM works closely with the Meewasin Valley Authority to protect the South Saskatchewan River valley. [3]

Communities and localities

The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM.

Cities
Towns

The following unincorporated communities are within the RM.

Organized hamlets [10]
Localities

Demographics

Population history
(1981–2016)
YearPop.±%
19816,357—    
19866,506+2.3%
19916,809+4.7%
1996 7,152+5.0%
2001 8,093+13.2%
2006 8,349+3.2%
2011 8,354+0.1%
2016 8,568+2.6%
2021 8,909+4.0%
Source: Statistics Canada via Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics [11] [12]

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Corman Park No. 344 had a population of 8,909 living in 3,096 of its 3,280 total private dwellings, a change of

In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Corman Park No. 344 recorded a population of 8,568 living in 2,952 of its 3,037 total private dwellings, a

The RM's German Canadian population is much higher proportionately than the national or provincial averages: 43.4% (3,645 persons). [14]

Government

The RM of Corman Park No. 344 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second and third Monday of every month. [4] The reeve of the RM is Judy Harwood while its Chief Administrative Officer is Ken Kolb. [4] The RM's office is located in Saskatoon. [4] As of October 2018 the reeve is Judy Harwood, and the eight councillors are: [4]

A majority of voters in a November 2011 plebiscite favoured the council be changed from 11 to 8 councillors, a move that was controversial. The elected councillors of the day requested that the provincial government not take action on the plebiscite. [15] However, the request was ignored and the municipal boundaries were redrawn with 8 divisions. [16] A new council was elected on February 29, 2012, with four incumbents and four new councillors. [17]

Emergency response

The RM of Corman Park No. 344 contracts with the City of Saskatoon and the other municipalities for the provision of fire protection.

The RM operates a police service of 10 officers who work in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Corman Park Police Service actively partners with all other law enforcement agencies in the Saskatoon and district police universe including the Saskatoon Police Service and Dalmeny Police Service.

The Corman Park Police Service acts in partnership with the RCMP under the terms of Order in Council (OIC) 109/2001 as amended by OIC 92/2006. The service operates out of the municipal office in Saskatoon. [18]

Attractions

In the RM of Corman Park, along the southern banks of the North Saskatchewan River, near the Highway 16 bridge, is Borden Bridge Recreation Site ( 52°22′40″N107°08′31″W / 52.3779°N 107.1419°W / 52.3779; -107.1419 ). [19] The 15-hectare park has a campground and picnic area as well as access to the North Saskatchewan River and the abandoned Borden Bridge. [20] [21]

The RM of Corman Park is home to a Super Dual Auroral Radar Network radar site operated by the University of Saskatchewan.

Cranberry Flats Conservation Area

The Cranberry Flats Conservation Area ( 52°01′52″N106°42′02″W / 52.0311°N 106.7005°W / 52.0311; -106.7005 ) is a regional park operated by the Meewasin Valley Authority along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of Saskatoon. [22] The park is a "sand-based conservation area" with sandy beaches, self-guided nature trails, and a lookout. Access is from Highway 219. [23] Adjacent to Cranberry Flats, in the middle of the river, is a protected area called Wilson Island. On the opposite shore is Poplar Bluffs Conservation area [24] and about 7 km (4.3 mi) to the south is Beaver Creek Conservation Area. These sites are also operated by the Meewasin Valley Authority.

Transportation

Rail [25]
Air

See also

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  7. ↑ Opimihaw Provincial Heritage Property
  8. ↑ Bone Trail Municipal Heritage Property
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