Estevan, Saskatchewan
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Estevan is the eighth-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located at , which is near the southeastern corner of the province. The Souris River runs by the city.
The first settlers in what was to become Estevan arrived in 1892, along with the expansion of the Canadian Pacific Railway. It was incorporated as a village in 1899, and later became a town in 1906. It was not until March 1, 1957, that Estevan acquired the status of a city. The origin of the city's name is unknown, although several theories have been suggested.
The major industries in Estevan are coal mining, power generation and oil and gas. Estevan's current population is 10,242.
The city is home to the Estevan Bruins of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.
According to the Canada 2001 Census:
| Population: | 10,242 (-4.7% from 1996) |
| Land area: | 17.53 km² |
| Population density: | 584.4 people/km² |
| Median age: | 35.3 (males: 33.6, females: 36.8) |
| Total private dwellings: | 4,355 |
| Mean household income: | $53,841 |
Important Persons
- Mayor: Gary St. Onge
- City Manager: James Puffalt
- Chief of Police: Vernon Forbes
- Councillor: Roy Ludwig
- Councillor: Brian Johnson
- Councillor: Lori Carr
- Councillor: Sandy Willson
- Councillor: Dennis Moe
Notable Persons Linked to Estevan
- Dennis Cooley, poet
- Kenton Hall, singer and songwriter with UK band, ist.
- Eli Mandel, poet.
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| North: Grenfell | ||
| West: Weyburn | Estevan | East: Oxbow |
| South: North Dakota, USA |
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| Census Divisions: | 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 |
| Cities: | Estevan - Flin Flon (part) - Humboldt - Lloydminster (part) - Melfort - Melville - Moose Jaw - North Battleford - Prince Albert - Regina - Saskatoon - Swift Current - Weyburn - Yorkton |
| See also: | List of rural municipalities in Saskatchewan |
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