Country Canada Post office Founded 1906-09-01 Area code(s) 306 Local time Saturday 5:15 PM | Rural Municipalities (R.M.) Kelvington No. 366 Postal code S0A 1W0 Population 864 (2011) Province Saskatchewan | |
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Time zone Central Standard Time (UTC−6) Weather -16°C, Wind SE at 8 km/h, 59% Humidity University Parkland College, Kelvington | ||
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.
Contents
- Map of Kelvington SK Canada
- Geography
- Attractions
- Transportation
- Health care
- Media
- Notable people
- References
Map of Kelvington, SK, Canada
The town was named for William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, scientist and inventor.
Geography
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
Attractions
Transportation
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.
Health care
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.
East Central Saskatchewan Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (SARBI) is a rehabilitation facility which is located in Kelvington and services a one hundred mile radius. This facility provides services and therapy for individuals who have experienced a brain injury from trauma or illness.
Media
Kelvington is serviced by the Northeast Chronicle and Wadena News. The nearest radio station is located in Humboldt, Saskatchewan - CHBO-FM 107.5
Notable people
Kelvington has created a large collection of hockey cards commemorating hockey greats who have originated from Kelvington, Saskatchewan. Lloyd Gronsdahl, Barry Melrose, Joe Kocur, Wendel Clark, Kerry Clark, and Kory Kocur are all featured on their cards with their NHL hockey statistics. This large sign is located to the west side Highway 38.