Leipzig is a

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. It previously held the status of a village until February 1, 1984. The hamlet is located 27 km south of the town of Wilkie on highway 657. The village site houses the Leipzig Convent building; originally built as a convent and boarding schooling; the building now houses Prairie Sky Recovery Centre.

History

Prior to February 1, 1984, Leipzig was incorporated as a

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, and was restructured as a

under the jurisdiction of the

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of Reford that date.

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Reford No. 379, Saskatchewan Former villages in Saskatchewan Unincorporated communities in Saskatchewan Populated places disestablished in 1984 Division No. 13, Saskatchewan {{SKDivision13-geo-stub

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