Country Canada Time zone UTC (UTC-6) Population 1,167 (2006) | Rural Municipality December 10, 1917 Local time Friday 4:44 PM Province Saskatchewan | |
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Weather 12°C, Wind S at 24 km/h, 35% Humidity Points of interest Fort Walsh, Cypress Hills Vineyard & Winery, Cypress Hills Riding Academy | ||
Maple Creek No. 111 is a rural municipality of 1,167 rural residents (2006 census) in the southwestern part of Saskatchewan, Canada. The main economic industry is ranching. The RM was incorporated December 10, 1917. Other urban municipalities in the area include Belanger, Maple Creek, Hatton, Cummings and Fort Walsh. Located between Maple Creek No. 111 and Piapot No. 110 is the Nekaneet Cree Nation Indian reserve.
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Map of Maple Creek No. 111, SK, Canada
A rural municipality is an administrative district consisting of an elected reeve, councillors, administrator who provide essential services within their area.
A person could work for the municipality and have his earnings put toward the taxes on his land; at one time, money collected in each Division stayed in that Division....The RM has as its responsibilities for many areas: agricultural programs and concerns in general; tax collections for needs of the municipality - road construction and maintenance; protective services - pest control, fire protection, weed control, environmental development, cultural and educational services; medical and veterinary needs and so forth.
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The following communities are located in this municipality: