Evesham is a

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. In 2001, the community had a population of 40 people and today fosters 35 citizens. It previously held the status of village until August 3, 2000. The hamlet is located east of the town of

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, on highway 14.

History

Prior to August 3, 2000, Evesham was incorporated as a

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; it was restructured as a

under the jurisdiction of the

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of Eye Hill on that date.

References

Eye Hill No. 382, Saskatchewan Former villages in Saskatchewan Unincorporated communities in Saskatchewan Populated places disestablished in 2000 Division No. 13, Saskatchewan {{SKDivision13-geo-stub

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