Shellbrook No. 493, Saskatchewan
| Shellbrook No. 493 | |
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| Rural municipality | |
 Shellbrook No. 493
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| Coordinates: 53°20′50″N 106°9′52″W / 53.34722°N 106.16444°WCoordinates: 53°20′50″N 106°9′52″W / 53.34722°N 106.16444°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 1,728 |
The Rural Municipality of Shellbrook No. 493, Saskatchewan firstly formed as Rural Municipality No. 493 of Rozilee, changing its name to Shellbrook No. 493 on October 20, 1923. Rozilee RM No. 493 was formed January 1, 1913. It is located in the North Central portion of the province in SARM Division No. 5, and west of the city of Prince Albert.
The boundaries of the municipality extend north by Prince Albert National Park, to the west by Canwood No. 494, Saskatchewan, to the southwest by Leask No. 464, Saskatchewan, to the south by Duck Lake No. 463, Saskatchewan, to the east by Buckland No. 491, Saskatchewan, and to the northeast by Paddockwood No. 520, Saskatchewan. There are actually several First Nations Indian reserves bordering it on the northeast, between it and Paddockwood.
As of the census in 2001, there were 1,728 people living in the municipality of Shellbrook. The municipality is part of the Prince Albert Parkland Regional Health Authority.
The largest town in the region is Shellbrook. Crutwell, and Holbein are also part of this municipality.
All rural municipalities have elected councils, along with an elected head called a reeve. The current reeve of the RM of Shellbrook is Robert Ernst. There are six councilers, who are currently:
(historic or current)
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