Markinch, Saskatchewan
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Village of Markinch | |
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Village | |
  Location of Markinch in Saskatchewan  Markinch, Saskatchewan (Canada) | |
| Coordinates: 50°56′38″N 104°20′56″W / 50.944°N 104.349°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Region | Saskatchewan |
| Census division | 6 |
| Rural Municipality | Cupar No. 218 |
| Post office | 1906 - 1989 |
| Incorporated (Village) | N/A |
| Incorporated (Town) | N/A |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Robert Fenwick |
| • Administrator | Rita T. Orb |
| • Governing body | Markinch Village Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.68 km2 (0.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 610 m (2,000 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 58 |
| • Density | 85.9/km2 (222/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CST |
| Postal code | S0G 3J0 |
| Area code | 306 |
| Highways | Saskatchewan_Highway_22 |
| Waterways | Loon Creek |
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Markinch (2016 population: 58) is a village in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within the Rural Municipality of Cupar No. 218 and Census Division No. 6. It is located about 68 kilometres (42 mi) north of the city of Regina. It was named by settlers for Markinch, Scotland.
The first European settlers in the district were Paul Blaser and Tom Bradwell in 1900.[5] The railway from Brandon, reached Markinch in 1905 and highway 22 was completed in 1930. Markinch was established with the coming of the railroad. The population in 1906/07 was 40 people and reached its height in 1921 with 175 people.
Markinch incorporated as a village on February 16, 1911.[6]
