Milestone, Saskatchewan

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Milestone
Town
Flag of Milestone
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Milestone is located in Saskatchewan
Milestone
Milestone
Location of Milestone in Saskatchewan
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Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Census division 2
Rural Municipality Caledonia
Post office Founded May 1, 1900
Incorporated (Village of the Northwest Territories) March 14, 1903
Incorporated (Town) 1906
Government
 • Mayor Jeff Brown
 • Town Administrator Stephen Schury
 • Governing body Milestone Town Council
Area
 • Total 2.17 km2 (0.84 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total 618
 • Density 284.4/km2 (737/sq mi)
Time zone CST
Postal code S0G 3L0
Area code(s) 306
Highways Highway 39
Waterways Souris River valley
Website Official website
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Milestone is a town in south east Saskatchewan, Canada on Saskatchewan Highway 39. The town was named after C.W. Milestone (superintendent of the New Soo Line) in 1893. The town acts as a service centre for neighbouring country side with the area's economy dominated by agriculture.[5]

Three churches offer services; Milestone United Church, Milestone St. Aloysius Catholic Church and Milestone Alliance Church.[5] Other facilities provided in the town include a public pool, campground, ice rink and various shops and services.[5]

Demographics

Education

Milestone Elementary School offers Kindergarten to Grade 4. Milestone High School offers classes up to Grade 12.[5]

See also

References

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