The Rural Municipality of Monet No. 257 ( 2016 population: ) is a

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(RM) in the

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within Census Division No. 8 and Division No. 3. It is located in the southwest portion of the province.

History

The RM of Monet No. 257 incorporated as a rural municipality on December 13, 1909.

Geography

Communities and localities

The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM. ;

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* Elrose The following unincorporated communities are within the RM. ;Localities *

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* Forgan * Greenan * Gunnworth * Hughton *

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* Wartime

Demographics

In the

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conducted by

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, the RM of Monet No. 257 had a population of living in of its total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Monet No. 257 recorded a population of living in of its total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016.

Attractions

There is a historical site, a regional park, and a museum located within the RM. * Hughton Medicine Wheel, in Hughton: an archeological site consisting of a central

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, radiating walkways. Hughton Medicine Wheel
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Government

The RM of Monet No. 257 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Thursday of every month. The reeve of the RM is Duncan Campbell while its administrator is Meghan Nickason. The RM's office is located in Elrose.

Transportation

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* Saskatchewan Highway 751 *

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