Beauval, Saskatchewan

Beauval
Beauval
Coordinates:
Country Canada
Province Saskatchewan
Government
 • Type Municipal council
Area
 • Land 6.71 km2 (2.6 sq mi)
 • Urban 120.1 km2 (46.4 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 • City 806
Time zone UTC (UTC-6)

Beauval, Saskatchewan is a small community located in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada. It was founded in the early 20th century as a Roman Catholic mission and as a transportation center.

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History

The earliest known settler was Philip Yew who arrived in 1905, by 1907, others have arrived, mainly from Dore Lake. In 1910, Alexander Laliberte opened a fur trading store to serve the local trappers. It served as an outpost. In 1969, the community established the 'Beauval Local Community Authority', which elected council to oversee bylaws, collect taxes and maintain law and order. Unlike most Northern Saskatchewan communities, Beauval has seen a population growth over the years. By the end of the Second World War, Beauval had a population of approximately 350 residents, today the population is over 700 residents with an additional 200 living in the surrounding area.

Economy

Today, the community of Beauval derives its economic resources from limited commercial fishing, very little trapping, local and provincial government subsidies, grants and programs, the mines, local businesses and the school. Tourism and recreation activities also provides economic resources.

Tourism Video

There is currently a Beauval, Saskatchewan tourism video online that can be found on YouTube that was created by Valley View School students; Francis Laliberte, Jacob Pasqua, Justin Burnouf, and William McIntyre.

Transportation

The community is served by Beauval Airport. There are dirt roads which connect Beauval to neighboring communities.

Statistics

Area statistics

North: Île-à-la-Crosse
West: Jans Bay Beauval East: La Ronge
South: Dore Lake

References

  1. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. 2009-02-24. http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E. Retrieved 2009-02-24. 

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