Richard, Saskatchewan

For other uses, see Richard (disambiguation).
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Village

Main Street
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Location of Richard

Coordinates: 52°42′N 107°42′W / 52.7°N 107.7°W / 52.7; -107.7Coordinates: 52°42′N 107°42′W / 52.7°N 107.7°W / 52.7; -107.7
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Region Saskatchewan
Rural Municipality Douglas No. 436
Post Office Established 1904
Incorporated (Village) 1916
Population (2006)
 • Total 25
Time zone CST
Postal code S0M 2P0
Area code(s) 306

Richard is a small village in Douglas No. 436, Saskatchewan, Canada. The village had a population of 25 at the 2006 census. Richard (residential area) covers just over 7.5 acres (30,000 m2) of land and is located approximately 40 minutes (30.25 miles) east of North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Demographics

In 2006, Richard had a population of 25 living in 10 dwellings, a 25% increase from 2001. The village had a land area of 0.73 km2 (0.28 sq mi) and a population density of 34.3/km2 (89/sq mi).[1]

History

Richard was founded in 1900 by Emile Richard. He was born in 1860, and died in Montreal in 1942. He moved out of Richard, Saskatchewan when the Richard House "Acadia" burnt down in 1935.

The Richard post office was established in 1904, and the village was incorporated in 1916. The peak population of 151 was attained in 1936.

At one time, Richard consisted of the following buildings: original Richard Ranch Building (1901), Patrick Labreque's store (later changed to Richard Trading post), Emile Richard's Barn, a Grain Elevator (opened in 1915), H. G. Grahams post office, Livery Barn, Richard Hotel, Emile Richard's brick home and garage (1917), CO-OP store (later Symonds Hardware), Mrs. Florence's Gift Shoppe, Richard Bank, Ernest McEwen home, H.P Voke house, Kokesh and Poeppings Garage, Richard C.N.R. Station, Skwara's Store, Town Hall, Corner Store, Colin Campbell's Store, Cafe, Haight House.

The only one of these buildings standing today is the post office. Over the years, many of these buildings have been purchased and moved out of town.

The current mayor is Merilyn Wawryk.

Buildings and houses standing today

See also

References

  1. ↑ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Richard - Community Profile". Retrieved 2010-08-23.
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