Paradise Hill, Saskatchewan
Village in Saskatchewan, Canada
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Paradise Hill (2016 population: 491) is a village in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within the Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte No. 501 and Census Division No. 17.
Paradise Hill | |
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Village | |
  Paradise Hill Location within Saskatchewan  Paradise Hill Location within Canada | |
| Coordinates: 53.532°N 109.451°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Census division | 17 |
| Rural municipality | Frenchman Butte No. 501 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bernard Ecker |
| • Administrator | Cindy Villeneuve |
| • Governing body | Paradise Hill Village Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.56 km2 (0.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 495 |
| • Density | 201.1/km2 (521/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CST |
| Postal code | S0M 2G0 |
| Area code | 306 |
| Highway(s) | Highway 3 |
| Website | Official Website |
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Oil, natural gas, and farming are the primary providers for the economy.[citation needed]
History
Paradise Hill incorporated as a village on January 1, 1947.[5]
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Paradise Hill had a population of 471 living in 197 of its 231 total private dwellings, a change of −4.1% from its 2016 population of 491. With a land area of 2.28 km2 (0.88 sq mi), it had a population density of 206.6/km2 (535.0/sq mi) in 2021.[8]
In the 2016 Census of Population, the Village of Paradise Hill recorded a population of 491 living in 204 of its 239 total private dwellings, a −4.9% change from its 2011 population of 515. With a land area of 2.56 km2 (0.99 sq mi), it had a population density of 191.8/km2 (496.8/sq mi) in 2016.[9]
Attractions
- The Roman Catholic church of Our Lady of Sorrows in Paradise Hill was decorated by the artist Berthold Imhoff.[10]
- A giant ox and cart is at the entrance of the village commemorates the Carlton Trail.[11]
- The Marsh is north and west of the village with its walkways, paths and lookout offers bird watching opportunities.
- The Frenchman Butte Museum,[12] the Battle of Frenchman Butte National Historic Site, and Fort Pitt Provincial Park are all located within 15 to 30 minute driving distance.[13]
Notable people
- John Rogers, played NHL for the Minnesota North Stars and in the WHA for the Edmonton Oilers
- Tanner Novlan[14] (born 9 April 1986) is an actor and model.