Kelvington, Saskatchewan
| Kelvington | |
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| Motto: Grow With Us | |
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| Coordinates: 52°10′N 103°32′W / 52.167°N 103.533°WCoordinates: 52°10′N 103°32′W / 52.167°N 103.533°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Rural Municipalities (R.M.) | Kelvington No. 366 |
| Post office Founded | 1906-09-01 |
| Government | |
| • Federal Electoral District of Yorkton-Melville M.P. | Cathay Wagantall (2015) |
| • Provincial Constituency of Kelvington-Wadena M.L.A. | June Draude (2011) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.89 km2 (1.50 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 864 |
| • Density | 221.9/km2 (575/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Central Standard Time (UTC−6) |
| Postal code | S0A 1W0 |
| Area code(s) | 306 |
| Highways | Hwy 38, Hwy 49 |
| Website | Official website |
Kelvington is a town of 864 residents in the rural municipality of Kelvington No. 366, in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Kelvington is located at the intersection of Highway 38 and Highway 49. It is east of Saskatoon.
The town was named for William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, scientist and inventor.
Kelvington is geographically situated in the parkland region of Saskatchewan and is surrounded by numerous lakes, Big Quill Lake, Little Quill Lake, Ponass Lake, Nut Lake, Little Nut Lake, Round Lake and Fishing Lake going around clockwise.
The town is in the Dominion Land Survey Sec.4, Twp.37, R.11, W2
Besides being at the intersection of a secondary grade and primary grade, Highway 38 and Highway 49. Kelvington is also home to the Kelvington Airport CKV2 which has a 2500 foot turf runway with no winter maintenance. Kelvington is also located along the CPR railway. and the Route 66 Snowmobile Trail.
The Kelvington and Area Hospital opened in June 2016. It replaces the aging facility opened in 1969. The hospital is an integrated facility containing seven acute care beds, medical clinic, 24 hour emergency services, home care offices, lab, and diagnostic imaging services. It also hosts several itinerant specialists including occupational therapy, public health, physio therapy and more. Attached to this facility is a 45 bed long term care facility that is currently being renovated, with completion expected by April 2017.
Ambulance services are located within the community and includes three ambulances with Advanced Care Paramedics.
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