Overview
The Rural Municipality (RM) of Marquis No. 191 is an incorporated municipal district in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is situated in the west‑central part of the province and forms part of Census Division No. 7.
Geography
- Location: The RM lies south of the town of Rosetown and north of the village of Marquis, which serves as its administrative centre.
- Land area: According to the 2021 Census of Population, the RM covers approximately 872 km² (337 sq mi).
History
- The RM of Marquis No. 191 was incorporated on December 12 1910, as part of a province‑wide program establishing rural municipalities to provide local government in agricultural areas.
Government
- Reeve: The elected head of the council (the reeve) leads the municipal government.
- Council: The RM is governed by a council consisting of councillors elected from the municipality’s wards.
- Office location: Municipal administration is conducted from the office in the village of Marquis.
Demographics
| Census year | Population | % change (since previous census) | Population density (people per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 299 | – | 0.34 |
| 2021 | 286 | –4.3 % | 0.33 |
Population figures are taken from Statistics Canada’s Census of Population. The slight decline between 2016 and 2021 reflects broader rural demographic trends in Saskatchewan.
Communities and localities
- Village of Marquis: The principal settlement within the RM, incorporated as a village and serving as the location of the municipal office.
- Other localities: The RM encompasses a number of hamlets and dispersed farmsteads typical of the region’s agricultural landscape.
Economy
The RM’s economy is predominantly based on agriculture, with grain farming (wheat, canola, barley) and livestock production forming the core of local economic activity. No major industrial or commercial centers are located within the municipal boundaries.
Transportation
- Highways: Provincial highways that pass through or near the RM include Highway 7 and Highway 45, providing connections to larger centers such as Saskatoon and Rosetown.
- Rail: The region is served by a Canadian Pacific Railway line that runs adjacent to the village of Marquis, primarily used for grain transport.
Education and Services
- Educational services for residents are provided by the surrounding school divisions, with primary and secondary students typically attending schools in nearby towns such as Rosetown.
- Health care, retail, and other essential services are accessed in the adjacent larger communities.
References
- Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2016 and 2021.
- Government of Saskatchewan, Municipal Directory System.
- Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations, “Rural Municipalities – Incorporation Dates.”
All information presented is drawn from publicly available governmental and statistical sources and reflects the status as of the most recent census (2021).
