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Marquis, Saskatchewan

Marquis
Village
Marquis is located in Saskatchewan
Marquis
Marquis
Marquis is located in Canada
Marquis
Marquis
Coordinates: 50°37′05″N 105°43′08″W / 50.618°N 105.719°W / 50.618; -105.719
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Region Saskatchewan
Census division 7
Rural Municipality Marquis
Incorporated (Village) 1910
Government
 • Mayor Nicolas J. Kettel
 • Administrator Ronald J.Gasper
 • Governing body Marquis Village Council
Area
 • Total 0.63 km2 (0.24 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total 92
 • Density 145.1/km2 (376/sq mi)
Time zone CST
Postal code S0H 2X0
Area code(s) 306
Highways Highway 42

Marquis, Saskatchewan is a village located on the highway 42 about 32 km northwest of Moose Jaw. It was incorporated in 1910 and in 2001 had 94 residents.

Businesses and services in the village include a general store/liquor store franchise, a post office, a municipal office, a sand blasting and painting facility, and a service station. The primary economic base is agriculture.

Marquis is located on the Canadian Pacific Railway line. In common with many Saskatchewan communities, Marquis's grain elevators were torn down during the 1990s.

Coordinates: 50°37′05″N 105°43′08″W / 50.618°N 105.719°W / 50.618; -105.719


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